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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
1
The Senate opens debate on a currency bill with the aim of passage before Christmas. Lawmakers expect quick action as the holiday recess approaches.
An investigating report reveals alleged graft connected to a New York state highway project. Officials say bid irregularities and kickbacks tied to contractors are under scrutiny as auditors review procurement records and payments. Authorities promise further disclosures as inquiries continue.
Armed bandit forces gas into a Utah mine where Rafael Lopez is believed to be hiding. Authorities guard all exits and coordinate a live operation to capture the suspect without endangering workers or rescuers.
Federal forces retreat from Chihuahua as insurgents seize the stronghold amid shortages of food and cut water supplies. Evacuation cited as necessary to avoid further losses.
Juarez reports say Francisco Villa orders southern advance toward Mexico City after Chihuahua evacuation. Federal garrison flees to Ojinaga, with civilians fleeing toward the United States. Villa seeks to intercept Mercado at Ojinaga and Orozco and Salazar. provisions and Bank of Minero funds seized to aid rebels.
American sources report 1,709 Cultacan federal troops evacuated Sinaloa capital and reached Guaymas by steamer. The men joined Obregon's constitutionalist forces, with details pending on remaining dispositions.
Residents of Cullacan quote a late evening evaluation of casualties and a twelve hour delay before discovery. The retreat appears orderly and the source notes a total including killed wounded and deserters.
Report discusses possible evacuations at Guaymes and Masatlan as constitutionalist officers doubt the garrisons left west coast cities. Carranza notes insurgent columns moving toward Tepic while federal forces may regroup near Guadalajara to counter the advance. Also mentions 1.2 million pounds wool withdrawn in Providence.
Washington reports three bills to curb interstate railways and big business. The measures push railroad schedule publication, regulate stock and bond issues and interlocking directors, and create a commerce directory for nationwide business without extra licenses, under police compliance.
Washington dispatch reports Congress closing an extraordinary session and returning to normal with the currency bill under Democratic push and Republican restraint. Senate leaders forecast passage by holidays as debates continue on the Hetch Hetchy water rights bill and related measures.
The Day in Congress reports a 10 a m to 11 p m outline of the first day. Weeks introduces a Panama transport bill, currency caucus planned, Hetch Hetchy bill shelved, and the Sherman act amendment and alcohol denatured mix bills introduced. Post and immigration bills discussed.
Washington D C President Wilken withdrew 45720 acres of public land in southern California from entry citing oil potential per geological survey. The reserve covers Sunset district and Belridge Lost Hills area near Bakersfield. Secretary Lane said the president restored 120000 acres of coal lands in western Montana, with only a small portion containing low grade coal.
Madison Tt. Aldrich, a Poughkeepsie contractor, testified he paid $1,500 in cash to Hassett after Foley demanded bribe payment to secure his $17,600 balance on a $105,000 highway contract completed in 1911. Other witnesses linked Hassett, Foley, and Democratic fund-raising to alleged political graft as DA Whitman expands the inquiry.
In Bingham Utah authorities battle deadly gases and darkness to trap Rafael Lopez a Mexican singer with a belt of peace officers and local deputies guarding bulkheads in the Apex mine. Smoke from smudges fills tunnels as rescue teams wait for dawn and fresh gas to end the standoff.
Secretary Lane announced the classification of public lands as irrigable or non irrigable under the 120 acre homestead laws. In recent days he designated over 266000 acres in Arizona and other western states for entry under the act.
News of Jose Santos Zelaya former Nicaragua president arrested in the United States creates sensation in Nicaragua and prompts speculation on government aims. The legislature may try him for assassination and habeas corpus proceedings in New York City are awaited.
Government shows November customs receipts at 55,515,132, a decline of about 4,506,000 from 1912. Ordinary disbursements exceed receipts by 2,715,732 for November as the tariff law tests revenue. fiscal year-to-date excess stands at 8,746,100. Net general fund balance ends Saturday at 119,466,111 with total treasury assets of 2,046,827,201.
J Santos Zelaya former Nicaragua president agrees to depart the United States for Barcelona Spain after day of talks at the State Department. He will leave after December 11 to handle urgent business and avoids political activity while in interim. Nicaragua weighs extradition case linked to Masaya killings.
Dec 1 Salt Lake City Mrs Augus tus Ekman who killed her 12 year old daughter Frances Williams last June was declared insane by a state district court jury and committed to the insane asylum The body of Frances was found in a trunk at the railroad station in Ogden L Anderson the first husband who had bail was cleared of involvement and released
Telegram reports from southern China indicate various rebel factions and outlaw bands are joining to form a nucleus for another uprising against President Yuan Shikai. The government counters with an extensive secret service and frequent summary executions without trial.
An official report cited by General Bliss warns the Mexican revolution may persist, with the American border commander stating there is no early peace in Mexico. He conveyed the assessment to government authorities.
Brigadier General Bliss reports the border patrol struggles to curb arms shipments into Mexico as rebels gain support along the line. He urges stronger enforcement and faster decision making by top officers to shield American interests and consular staff. Admiral Pletcher says foreign oil field interests near Tampico are protected without forceful action.
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