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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
1
Republican floor leader states war with Mexico is certain after the House passes a bill to place the National Guard on a war footing following a brief discussion of the measure. The action signals readiness for potential military mobilization and escalates tensions as lawmakers debate constitutional and strategic implications.
General movement of constitutionalists toward Chihuahua with the national capital as main objective. Unions throughout the state may join with miners in the southern fields. Governor among plan for peace faces opposition. Northern Mexico and Villa in the paddle figure in the shifting alliances.
Washington officials express belief that patience and tact by the administration will soon be rewarded. Prominent officials see a favorable shift in handling the Huerta matter after brief delays and cautious diplomacy.
Report notes a fatal abandonment of Chihuahua and mass flight of generals as funds run dry. Describes border security concerns and implications for the dictatorial regime amid military and political turmoil.
Cable from Victriano Huerta quotes the Mexican president denying rebel victory claims at Culiacan Victoria and Joares. Washington reports speak of internal forces in Mexico pressing a final struggle and officials note troops’ pay woes and flight of northern estate owners. Navy notes 760 marines at Pensacola on board Prairie due to space limits.
Paria December 3 The Temps argue Wilson’s Mexican policy ignores Porfirio Diaz’s era of order and prosperity and portrays Huerta’s dictatorship as the last organized force. they warn of increased chaos and note the contrast between Wilson’s idealism and on the ground brutality.
In Mexico City on December 3, President Huerta said he will not yield to United States demands and will continue to fight if needed. He claimed Mexico is self supporting and can resist by force if towns are attacked, while awaiting American oil and railway support.
Reports say Zacatecas attacked and Saltillo threatened by rebels while Monterrey garrison mutinies. A US advisory promises equal protection to foreigners, and direct Mexico City to Monterey communication remains cut. Chimnahoo movements prompt federal force withdrawals.
Paris dispatch reports President Poincare struggling to name a successor for Mo Larthou after government defeat in the chamber. Debates split between radicals backing the fallen ministry and a conciliatory bloc led by an untried republican figure. Some deputies call for immediate dissolution of parliament.
Seattle reports a reorganization of the immigration service and a federal prosecutor’s assertion that Mann Act prosecutions may end except in foreign cases. Special Agent Taylor’s talks hint the act was too rigid and many actions lacked merit while DA Allen foresees a halt to wholesale prosecutions, with focus on cases involving foreign nations. Caminetti arrived from Vancouver to review immigration stations.
Rescue crews near Cripple Creek Colorado pushed fifteen feet into the outer edge of the Golden Cycle mine slide tonight aiming to reach shift boss Frank Woods and miners Samuel Sorenson and Patrick Kevany who were working when the wall collapsed Monday afternoon. Milliken, nephew of the mine owner, arrived to investigate conditions and determine if the base pillar remained intact.
Boston dispatch reports Arcadia hotel blaze killed twenty eight men in the South End. By nightfall eight investigations sought fault for conditions causing the high loss and ways to shield other men from similar lodgings.
Illinois Congressman Mann discusses the Hay bill creating volunteer regiments for war and aiding the regular army. He warns against war with Mexico while noting Huerta's unstable government and the administration's stance amid Mexican turmoil.
James Myera, 61, a Rawlins state prison convict, left Cheyenne for Denver to visit his sister with permission from the governor and pardon board. He has not been heard from since, and authorities fear he is lost in the snowstorm between Cheyenne and Denver.
President Wilson's severe cold showed slight improvement by tonight. Doctors advise he remain in his room for another day and Secretary Tumulty cancels all engagements for tomorrow to ensure complete rest.
Cardinal Luigi Orestii di Santo Stefano, dean of the sacred college and the last surviving cardinal created by Pope Pius IX, is reported to have pneumonia in Rome. He is listed as being in his eighties.
The report details Francisco Villa leading about 2 000 rebels from Juarez toward Chihuahua, aiming to form headquarters for the constitutionalists. It notes railways and telegraph restored to Montezuma, anticipated join by 5 000 more rebels, and plans to surround Mexico City by Christmas.
El Paso reports refugees from Chihuahua within thirty miles of the border. A squadron of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry was ordered to Presidio opposite Ojinaga. Mexican officers, five colonels among them, held at Fort Bliss for neutrality violations, were released today.
The government steps up efforts to strengthen federal forces in the Gulf region against General Sailor. The gunboat Zaragoza returned from Tampico with a transport detachment, infantry, and ample ammunition. She sailed tonight for Tuxpan with orders to return here at once.
Secretary Wilson's report to President follows miners rejection of Governor Ammons proposed settlement. He seeks another conference between operators and strikers, while Ammons argues for rigid law enforcement. A union recall against Ammons and removal of Adjutant General Fortes were demanded by Aguilar camp miners. Retail coal prices fall as unions warn shortages.
Returns late last night from state party meetings show a majority of the committee likely to back reelection of Senator Crawford. An active faction favors A. Howard of Aberdeen or another alternative. A minority slate could place Congressman Hurke or another stalwart in the Senate race, while old time Democrats pledge a strong fight against KE 8. Johnson, the Democratic organization candidate for senator.
Indianapolis ministers proposed to obtain and publish statements from both union and employers to illuminate the dispute and urge reconciliation. The Teamsters agreed to form a committee to confer with the ministers as morning discussions potential end to the strike.
The Great Western railroad will accept freight for South Wales only at sender risk as a sudden strike spreads. an engine driver was dismissed for refusing tainted goods from Dublin, and unions deny authorization while threats of a system-wide tie-up grow. Swansea meetings see miners staying idle at Cambrian collieries amid the dispute.
Washington reports a decline in army enlistments under the new seven year term. Inspector General Garlington notes applicants fear the long reserve obligation and the color service remains three years with four in reserve. He urges moving Philippine scouts to the constabulary and replacing island regiments with newer units.
Lawyers for four gunmen in the Rosenthal murder case filed a brief with Robert C. Taylor assistant district attorney asking for a new trial. The defendants Whitey Lewis Dago Frank Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood contend they were not tried fairly and present sixteen reasons for a new hearing mirroring Becker case claims.
Washington December 3 The need for a broad policy and federal state cooperation to secure improved waterways highlighted the national rivers and harbors Congress tenth annual session. Representatives from across the country joined in urging better waterways to boost national commerce with Burgess of Texas championing a Mississippi to Rio Grande canal.
Inseasonably warm weather spread over North and South Dakota with warm rains today. Native residents predict there will be no winter this season as flowers bloom across the state in many locations.
Miss Kiste DeWolfe of New York sues Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago seeking interest on Appalachian Power bonds and challenging the income tax act as unconstitutional. The complaint accuses the tax of nonuniformity and unequal burden, citing steep penalties for high incomes and urging a Justice Department defense.
The American Chamber of Commerce recommended a Franco American treaty to prevent double taxation for Americans living in France and French citizens in the United States in light of new income taxes in both countries. The proposal was announced at its Paris meeting.
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