10 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
1
In the Senate chamber debate Owen charges that the Republic’s delays on a currency measure provoke strong resentment. Gallinger criticizes the delay while Congress confirms Huerta as provisional president until a successor is chosen at the ballot box.
Replying to a protest from the Arizona governor, the rebel leader shows little hope for enemies as tensions rise and defense measures are discussed in the note to Erecuctions of Bedehalg.
A letter from General Venustiano Carranza defending Villa’s execution of Juarez captured federal officers is released by Arizona Governor Hunt. Carranza argues harsh measures were necessary to restore order and justice, recounting past executions and the aim to secure peace and future welfare of Mexico.
President Venustiano Carranza defends strict yet humane enforcement of Juarez law amid civil strife. He pledges no cruelty to prisoners, notes disciplined forces and safety guarantees for civilians, and seeks restoration of peace with pardons for the guiltless while countering excessive reports. He signs as WV. CARRANZA.
General Alvaro Obregon announced amnesty for federal soldiers pressed into arms in the states of Chihuahua Sonora Sinaloa Durango and the Lower California territory. The move excludes Huerta officers and hinges on acceptance before the 1862 law revived this year. Reports note federals confined to cities Guaymas Mazatlan and fleeing toward the California peninsula as insurgents press advances.
American Sugar refining company releases statement to stockholders regarding lawsuits in New Orleans. It asserts a full and complete defense to all cases and plans to submit them to an impartial court with confidence.
Spokane County received today a request from Attorney General James B. McReynolds for State District Attorney Oscar Cain to resign. Cain, a Republican, will comply with the request.
James E. Gaffney, brother in law of Charles F. Murphy and former Tammany official, was part of a commission dispute over highway building graft. The dispute split the panel and tied to city politics.
In Washington on December 9 the currency bill debate collided with a quorum dispute as Senator Owen accused Republicans of stalling. Gallinger retorted that Owen lectured while Oklahoma absences hindered progress. Smoot defended GOP speed, with Crawford urging Hitchcock reforms and signaling support for eventual passage.
District Attorney Whitman tightens his graft case against James Gaffney and Joseph Correll over $11 000 in commissions tied to paving contracts. Testimony links George Palmer and others to unreported political contributions used to sway state highway awards.
Mexico City dispatch reports Mexican congress nullified presidential elections and set July 1 1914 as new poll date with Huerta as provisional president for months more. Rebels near Tampico and Cuernavaca threaten strategic zones while federal forces concentrate in Monterey.
Washington reports Republicans blocked an attempt to begin preliminary consideration of President Wilsons anti trust program by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee during the currency debate. Chairman Newlands urged sessions while the Senate met, but Senators Bristow and Townsend objected insisting time be spent on banking and currency measures.
George M. Palmer testifies he does not recall receiving a campaign contribution from Dudley E. Van Wirt while he vaguely remembers a man he thinks was John M. Murphy giving him $2,000 in New York. The remarks touch on campaign finance and possible donor identification.
Miss Sylvia Pankhurst was re arrested in Shoreditch after a meeting to organize a local People's Army. She was captured by police despite a bodyguard and a dummy representation carried out to mislead officers. Three followers were also arrested.
Secretary Redfield of commerce told the Association of Passenger Steamboat Lines banquet that marine interests must adjust to improved industrial conditions on land and at sea. He said workers, from shop floors to crews, are worth as much to the nation as officers and directors and urged improved contentment and comfort at home.
Miners function under protection as deputies halt mine entry to capture Rafael Lopez, the six fatal desperado. State reward remains at 1,000 dollars as guards watch exits and bulkheads block tunnels until Lopez starves or dies.
President Wilson assisted Ruth Donaldson a 15 year old rider thrown while taking a hurdle in Rock Creek park near Washington. Secretary Tumulty and Dr Cary T Grayson aided the girl who was only slightly bruised and rode away after mounting her horse.
General Mercado abandons Chihuahua with a bankrupt northern division after rebel pressure. At Ojinaga on the border refugees flood in while Federal troops, short of funds, fear mass desertions as Villa forces and small rebel parties press the retreat. US troops bolster border defenses as Terrazas travels with a thousand federals.
Newark police fail to prove assault with a poisoned needle against Armand Megaro a young drug clerk charged in the case involving Marjorie Graff bride of a week seated in a theater box. The committing magistrate cuts bond from 26000 to 1000. Megaro posts bail and is released.
Juarez Mexico Dec 9 Preparations were begun among the rebel ranks for a military movement suspected to be aimed at Ojinaga where the bulk of the federal army has taken refuge at rebel headquarters in Juarez. It was reported that General
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