19 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
1
Ottoman Government stance is unknown but belief grows that it will not halt negotiations. Conference observers anticipate Turkish participation or response without disruption to ongoing talks.
In a bold declaration, the Russian leadership asserts dominance over Balkan credits and asserts that the states must reap the legitimate fruits of their wartime successes, signaling a strong stance behind the victorious Allied cause.
The Hel. krade correspondent reports the Austro Serb dispute near resolution with Serbia to recognize autonomous Albania and gain access to a commercial port on the Albanian coast linked by a neutral railway. London delegates and ambassadors including Mussin and Francs have engaged in frank talks, leaving a Serb port and Albanian autonomy near final settlement.
London reports describe uncertain decisions at the peace conference amid Turkey’s armistice restrictions and Balkan demand patterns. Russia backs Balkan gains while Serbia urges modest territorial expansion and cautions Austria. Albania’s future status looms as a potential flashpoint.
The discussion centers on a condition allowing a small port connected to the interior country to remain open to the sea. It argues that without such an outlet the interior would suffocate, claiming only Switzerland can endure restrictions under special conditions.
Peking dispatch reports the dowager empress of the Manchus offering to hand the heirs of the imperial line to Chinese reformers and move the imperial authority to the summer palace. The winter palace lies deserted with the emperor, the empress, and a few eunuchs.
A U S House joint resolution seeks 29000 dollars to pay for life and property protection and order maintenance during Wilson's inauguration in Washington. Proposed by Representative Johnson of South Carolina at the urging of the Gen Missioners of the District of Columbia, covering weeks starting February.
An unclear Duluth market note reports egg prices plunging from 45 to 30 cents with mentions of April weather effect. Drothy or Droth appears, with other garbled terms. No clear dates or entities beyond Duluth and eggs are established.
The memorial service for the late ambassador will be held at Westminster Abbey on Friday. Westminster Abbey organist Frederick Pridge will lead the full choir with the Chapel Royal, and trumpets will supplement the organ. The anthem will be Wesley’s He will Swallow up Death in Victory and the hymn Let Saints on Earth in Concert Sing.
In Napa California Miss Rosa Lemos daughter of rancher Joseph Lemos was shot and killed at the Lemos ranch. Neighbor John Havila was wounded in the arm by Lundayette Newell who escaped from Napa state hospital three weeks ago. Newell armed with a rifle assaulted the house and fled after killing Rosa Lemos. Havila grappled with him and was disarmed.
Grand Junction leaders Bert Teachout Bea Gilbert and associates were found guilty of stealing 14000 from Globe Express Co office last spring. The jury urged mercy for the defendants who confessed and returned the money. Taft to reappoint George H. Torney as surgeon general of the army with a likely Senate referral tomorrow.
In Candhen Mexico on December 18 the strike of Mexican miners swelled to 12,000 as workers at the Puerto Cites mine of the Cahaned Consolidated Copper Company quit. The smelter and concentrator remain operating and federal troops are keeping order without incident.
Koi Yamada defeated George Slosson of New York 400 to 841 in a 49 inning game at Pittsburgh for a $1,000 purse. Yamada posted an 88.49 average in the long morningstar Slosson-Yamada series opener.
City Attorney Melix H. Lester longtime Albuquerque mayor and NM legal figure dies at 1118 West Central Ave after a recent fire incident. Death described as not unexpected with only days of remaining health, reflecting a real loss to the community amid ongoing recovery from the blaze.
Lester Field, 41, longtime Albuquerque resident and Princeton graduate, died from pneumonia after exposure at a fire at his ranch north of the city. He leaves a wife and daughter Lorna and was a brother-in-law of Neill Field. He had been active in civic improvements and city government efforts for about fifteen years.
An ISA delegation meets President Taft with a Plains Indian chief delivering a speech through an interpreter. The interpreter’s indecision causes a delayed response. The chief, frustrated, tells the president in English that the interpreter does not understand him, then leaves wearing rubber overshoes to protect his moccasins.
John Currey former chief Justice of the California Supreme Court died in Dixon California aged about 90. Born October 4 1814 in Dutchess County New York he had been a prominent judge and political figure in the state. He ran for governor in 1849 as a Democratic candidate and was defeated.
Senator Pristow of Kansas discussed a bill creating a preference primary for postmaster appointments. The measure would affect all postmasters earning $200 or more annually and aims to shift selection toward voter influence. Debate centers on post office staffing and the public's role in appointing officials.
government witnesses describe hundreds of thousands diverted from Iron Workers' funds to support McNamara and related explosions. Tyeitmoe and Ryan accused of steering money to dynamiters while Milwaukee Chicago and other locals protest official control. jurors told to convict the walking delegates and deny union leaders use of funds for crime.
A mystery tragedy unfolds at an early hour when an unidentified man was stabbed to death inside a saloon on South First Street. Police report nor witnesses have identified the victim, and investigators search for clues in the bar and surrounding area.
A 25 to 30 year old native of Old Mexico was stabbed to death at the Alamo Saloon on South Virgin Street. Five men connected to the Mexican railroad labor crews were arrested as material witnesses after the murder. no eyewitnesses described the assailants. The inquest is planned for ten days.
Chester Alan Arthur son of the late president Arthur and Colorado Springs clubman was badly hurt early tonight when his car lurched into a ditch on Cascade avenue. He suffered a dislocated wrist and multiple bruises and scratches from the impact with the windshield.
A Utah company aims to win the contract for electrifying the Denver and Rio Grande railroad from Salt Lake City to Denver. President 8. Z. Mitchell of the Electric and Share Company says securing this contract enables plans to supply electricity for water pumping and land reclamation between the two cities.
Peekskill, N Y December 18 Three suffragists Miss Rosalie G Jones commander Miss Ida Craft and Miss Levina Cook arrived in Peekskill after starting Monday from New York to deliver a message to Governor Sulzer at his inauguration. Locals greeted them as they rolled into town and a patrol officer escorted the trio the last two miles. The march resumes with a sixteen mile hike to Piebkill tomorrow.
Manila reports Captain Watson of the Eighth cavalry stationed at Augur barracks Jolo was killed last night by a Moro who entered a detachment camp at Seit lake. Lieutenant Krnste D. Remonds was wounded as Captain Wells killed the attacker. Also: Frank Craig known as the Coffee Cooler, discharged in custody in London over the Jessie McIntyre case.
Washington dispatch reports a senate clash over President Taft nominations. Democrats blocked an executive session request led by Senator Cullom, while Republicans vow further moves to force action on pending appointments. The debate centers on confirming army and navy posts as the impeachment trial of Archbald looms.
Lee Moore was charged with first degree murder after he reported finding his mother Mrs. George Moore and grandmother Mrs. Mary Wilson dead with an axe in their Columbia home. He testified at the coroner inquest after arriving from Moberly and reportedly stayed at a local hotel under an assumed name last night.
Salt Lake City December 1 9 For a consideration of 6460000 a transfer of all the property of the Telluride Power Company to the Utah Power and Light Company was filed with the county recorder. The Utah Power and Light Company is financed by the Electric Bond and Share Company of New York which has obtained control of all the power.
J Pierpont Morgan testifies at congressional investigation addressing questions about banking practices and finance. He answers committee queries on risk, influence, and market stability during the session.
The ongoing hearing continues on the stand as the case focuses on deposits of corporations in private banks with Money King challenging Samuel Untermyer. The dispute centers on financial practices and regulatory interpretations amid tense testimony and legal maneuvering.
Testimony outlined extensive interlocking directorships among leading banks and firms. Figures show J P Morgan & Co and others as steering many corporations with assets totaling trillions, including First National Bank of New York Guaranty Trust Bankers Trust and Chase National among others.
In Washington on December 18 J Pierpont Morgan faced the House committee investigating the money trust. He arrived after a subpoena and testified briefly about 20 minutes amid a flood of statistics on interlocking directorates tied to leading New York Chicago and Boston institutions. Under questioning by Mr Untermyer Morgan outlined the firm 5 S Morgan Co and its domestic and foreign connections while noting no charges were raised at this preliminary stage.
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