13 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
1
Through influence of educated children of a chief, the mystery of the origin of the Navajo people may be cleared up as a long unknown tribal record from 1900 years ago is deciphered.
A plan outlining 15 proposals for reorganizing the Republican party is to be submitted for consideration by the national body. The committee intends to present the framework, governance changes, and procedure reforms for party operation.
The famed painting the Mona Lisa has been recovered after a two year theft. Vincenzo Perugia, Italian native and alleged thief, was trapped when presenting the artwork to a Florence antiquary.
Two thousand Federals reinforced by the gunboat Bravo resist a rebel attack at Tampico. Rebels counter with determined assaults as the battle continues.
Parts of the city remain in enemy hands as bursts of shelling threaten large oil tanks and facilities. Officials fear substantial damage to American and foreign interests and call for caution amid ongoing bombardment.
Rear Admiral Fletcher ordered a ceasefire at Tampico directing both rebel and federal forces to halt under threat of gunboat action. The center and waterside remained contested with refugees evacuated, while rebels reinforced lines toward Victoria and prepared to resume traffic on damaged rail and roads.
News from the capital details rebel movements toward Tampico and Monterey while federal forces strengthen Tampico defenses with three trainloads of troops. Reports also note rail advances toward Victoria and Montemorelos, and rumors about Torreón’s status as Villa forces could exploit delays in federal control.
Dec 12 gunboats Progresso and Zaragoza departed for Tampico with a small troop contingent and a large ammo shipment for artillery. Steamer Morro Castle arrived with passengers including Captain Albert P. P. Niblack and Captain Foote to relieve Captains Capehart and Oliver from U S battleships Michigan and New Hampshire.
War Department orders General Bliss to send the transport Sumner from Galveston to Tampico with not less than 10 000 rations, two medical officers and a hospital corps detachment to evacuate Americans and other endangered foreigners amid fighting in Mexico. Rear Admiral Fletcher in Tampico coordinating refuge efforts. navy reports indicate refugees aboard ships and foreigners ashore needing care.
Pennsylvania University to receive rare Navajo archives from Arizona. The documents carved on bark and stone, drawn with ink and blood, promise insights into three ancient North American traces and origins of the tribe. Researchers plan translation and analysis led by G B Gordon with the Shewank family agreement.
Washington reports the military affairs committee favorably benchmarks the Yay bill creating an army aviation corps with sixty officers and 2460 men. The measure would fund 3060600 for aircraft upkeep and enlist unmarried lieutenants under thirty to form the corps.
Three persons were killed and two others badly hurt when an automobile collided with an interurban train near Dallas. Miss Jessie Wilson Muse Willie Stewart and a nurse were killed. Olin Wilson and his wife sustained injuries and are not expected to live. A baby in the car survived.
Washington dispatch says the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee urged a special national party convention next year to reform delegate apportionment. It backed three plans shifting delegates by district votes and state population, with changes to maximize GOP strength in future nominating conventions.
Washington Court Secretary Bryan said no negotiations toward reciprocity treaties would begin until enough time passed to evaluate how the tariff measure would operate, signaling a pause in trade talks pending policy impact.
The article details Italy’s pledge to return the Mona Lisa to France with ceremony, praising Franco Italian friendship. It notes the painting’s near perfect condition despite past concealment and a suspect, Perugia, admitting hiding it in a trunk or behind a sketch, while authorities pursue fuller confessions.
Paris reports the recovery of the Mona Lisa after its 2011 disappearance. Ambassadors and experts in Rome and Paris weighed the news with cautious optimism while officials expressed initial skepticism before confirming the likely original painting.
Chicago reports Mayor Harrison accepted the resignations of five school board members who opposed reelecting Mrs. Etla Flage Young as superintendent. Young signaled willingness to return if John D. Shoop resigns and full board backing is assured. Shoop had been elected after a contested vote.
Senate advances bank bill with third reading in debate and leaders plan a final vote next Wednesday. If approved, the measure returns to the House for further action.
Senate debates currency bill with leaders aiming for a final vote next Wednesday. Senators Hollis Newlands Stone and Borah defend or attack the Owens proposal, while Cummins pushes amendments to empower a central authority to issue United States notes for a definite period.
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