17 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
1
National Committee agrees to proceed with revision of convention rules and procedures. Republican leaders consent to a new policy framework aimed at updating party processes and governance.
The Morning Journal reports the Republican National Committee voting to adjust party representation for the 1912 convention. The panel backed primary election of delegates, with a plan for four delegates at large per state and district allocations, while debating the machinery and need for a special national convention.
Senator Borah calls for a progressive Republican platform and 1916 presidential nomination. He argues a 1916 convention should reflect rank and file views, resist hand picked delegates, and avoid a two thirds state-led prepackaged platform. He cites primary laws and the need for a true party expression.
The defense in Hans Schmidt’s trial for the murder of Anna Aumuller rests on an insanity plea. His father sister and a childhood acquaintance testified Schmidt has been mentally unstable for years and a family trait with multiple relatives dying by suicide. The defense hopes to prove ongoing infirmity dating back to his youth with religious mania once dubbed chaplain.
Tonight a gang seized a tray of diamonds valued at about $2 000 from L Goldman’s diamond broker shop in the business district and escaped in an automobile.
Reported turmoil in Mexico City banks and Carabao officers tied to a Colorado mine shortage as Huerta notes acceptance of notes may force a crisis. Military and naval officials warn of quick financial collapse, while Rocky Mountain Fuel Company property at New Castle erupts from a coal dust explosion.
Crowds of depositors surged to the central bank as state bank notes faced redemption limits. The Banco Central and allies debated strategy while officials warned of a possible legal tender move by President Huerta, amid fears of a broader bank run and widespread refusals to accept the notes.
Rear Admiral Pranks M Fletcher reports normal conditions at Tampico. Refugees are moved from battleships to the transport Sumner for return to Tampico. Marines aboard Wheeling and Chester return to the battleships.
Three men wounded in a revolver and rifle clash in Brookfield Illinois as Frank Roberts 21 of Brookfield fights police officers Lad Girande and Brookfield. Roberts was shot through a leg and arm after hijacking a car and fleeing into cover. A Mortier a grower was shot through the thigh in serious condition. A section hand nearby was also shot.
Secretaries Garrison and Daniels received briefing from High U S Navy and Army officers on the controversy over satirical songs at a Military Order of the Carabao dinner. The officers urged removing offensive content and delaying leadership roles amid presidential concern.
Former Texas Senator Joseph Bailey sold the Fairland stock farm in Texas today. The harness horse breeding operation is valued around 90000 dollars and marks his retirement from stock breeding. Calumet, Michigan report notes the Grand Jury investigation into copper strike lawlessness with President H Moyer to be questioned further.
State authorities inspected the colliery just days before the incident and noted modern safety appliances. Witnesses say victims died almost instantly, with officials pursuing causal findings and safety investigations.
New Castle needs details with multiple named victims as the Vulcan mine of Rocky Mountain Fuel Co. exploded, trapping 37 men. Rescue teams recovered 18 bodies by dusk, with 41 workers initially saved and 4 dead in the upper levels. Father J. Carrigan aided victims. Harry Meese carried his father to safety before isolation of gas.
Rescuers worked to reach trapped miners after an underground blast at a mine. The rescue team endured hazards, with one miner possibly alive in a distant corner while many were named among the dead. A large suction fan at the mouth was wrecked by the blast.
The Duke of Bedford’s central London block of freehold property, spanning about nineteen acres and including theatres like the Royal Opera and Lyceum, was bought for a sum around 56 million by Harry Matlaby Deeley, a UK House of Commons member. The exact price remains confidential, with experts estimating from the Rifwych and Kingswas Improvement purchase. The area runs from Kingway to St. Martin's Lane near Trafalgar Square.
Dan Carney, who fled the Kansas penitentiary on November 50, was dragged from behind a commeneer in the engine room and returned to his cell after sixteen days hidden within the walls. He had support from confederates and made several failed attempts to escape beyond the prison walls. Carney is serving a six year burglary sentence.
Williston North Dakota December 16 officials opened a probe into the October lynching of Cleve Waulberteen, a convicted murderer, after a mob battered a jail door and hanged Culbertson from a bridge near Ray. A coroner's jury found it impossible to identify mob members. Sheriff Erickson and Attorney Burdick offered no leads.
Wife of American Consul at Chihuahua denies knowledge of any refusal to permit code message to Washington.
Federal troops press aggressive advance from Torreon as rebels scatter after Mercedos retreat. Villa orders seizure of Terrazas and Creel estates in Chihuahua and relocation of property to widows and orphans. Refugees reach El Paso. talks of compensation in constitutionalist money fail to resolve claims.
The family of General Salvador Mercado, a northern federal commander, crossed into the United States at Presidio today. Refugees accompanied federal troops from Chihuahua Central. Between 2,000 and 3,000 federal troops left Ojinaga under General Orozco, armed with cannon and machine guns, aiming to meet rebel forces numbering about 3,606, but firing was heard before dark.
A Tampico courier reports rebels drew federals out of their lines but failed. No damage to constitutionalists from fire by Sunboats Bravo Vera Crug and Zararoma at Tampico. Rebels left Tampico Sunday anticipating renewed attack, per Matamoras officials via Victoria.
Hiermostilo Sonora December 16 Luis Cabrera a noted Mexican politician arrived from Washington and is tipped to join the Carranza cabinet as secretary of the treasury.
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