Hostilities End in China and Armistice Renewal Plans
Premier Yuan refuses rebel demands on the republic as hostilities halt. Republican leaders report a plan to renew the armistice.
24 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1911
Page
1
Premier Yuan refuses rebel demands on the republic as hostilities halt. Republican leaders report a plan to renew the armistice.
Pekin dispatch notes fading fighting in China with minor robber-band clashes. Yuan Shi Kai rejects a republic and proffered presidency, aiming to preserve his premiership for weeks or months. Japan backs a preserved monarchy to curb socialism while Britain fears regional unrest and Russia influence.
Tokyo reports negotiations in Shanghai show no third party mediation yet as stalemate looms over China's future government. Elder statesmen push for a republic while officials stay neutral. Kokura division troops with machine guns depart Moji December 26 to Hankow via Tanken, replacing marines.
Secretary Knox and Masano Pani discussed Chinese peace efforts as a new ambassador nears arrival. The six powers aim to avoid hostilities resumption, contemplate a supplementary note, and resist high loan offers amid Pekin money strains. Interventions by England or Japan would require broad consent.
Dec 24 report from Donaldsville states Tom Marshal A Heberte was shot this afternoon by a Negro named John Warren who was later lynched by a mob. Warren reportedly threatened to fire during an altercation with a white man before the marshal was attempted to be arrested.
Lynchburg Virginia December 28 Andre I DeGuerrowski described as a Russian count left for New York in custody of two men one identified as an immigration detective and another as a city detective A United States warrant for his arrest was stated but details were withheld He had been detained in New York in October during a six week visit abroad and released He says he is a Russian royalist secret service watched his movements for two months and he has estates near Miami and Red Bank while living near Lynchburg for a year
In Portland Oregon Dec 23 a younger group of progressives attacked and wrecked Josses using axes in the newly built Consolidated Chinese Benevolent Association building. Elders predict a year of tribulation for the community as older Chinese members opposed the act.
Rome December 23 Italy desires peace with Turkey but warns that hostilities may linger with Arab forces and inland campaigns. Italian hopes for reduced costs and reparations discussions with Germany continue as navigation has resumed in eastern waters.
Tripoli December 23 General Trombi reports in Derna on December 18 Turkish forces suffered seventy five killed. At Tobruk an Italian detachment protecting fortifications faced a large enemy assault, six hours of fighting left seven Italians dead and fifteen wounded.
Washington December 23 The largest American Association for the Advancement of Science convention is expected to meet in Washington next week. Eleven sections and affiliated societies will host numerous concurrent meetings and receptions. President Taft will deliver a welcome address at the opening session.
New York December 23 Attorneys for Louis S. Owsley of Chicago deny the temporary injunction halting his vote as ancillary executor of Charles T. Yerkes estate. The action, revived by Mrs. Yerkes estate, stems from charges dating back a year. The statement says the injunction is only a formal matter and notes Mrs. Yerkes death halted prior proceedings.
Vienna reports that Emperor Francis Joseph is convalescing after a week with a severe cold. Latest palace dispatches say the condition is progressing satisfactorily.
The official canvassing board for New Mexico adjourned after ruling on disputed returns. Clayton precinct goes to district court next Tuesday for further action. Counted precincts raise Democratic gains and may certify candidates like Hanna and White while Clayton’s outcome looms.
In Brooklyn a fire lieutenant named John Timmons attempted a six foot jump to a nearby roof during a blaze. He misstepped and fell three stories to his death as flames broke out through the dwelling roof. He had led his crew to the roof to fight the fire through a skylight before the burst.
Los Angeles reports attorney and investigator John R. Harrington of the McNamara defense has consented to answer all questions before a federal grand jury in Albuquerque investigating a dynamiting conspiracy. He previously invoked attorney privileges but agreed to testify after an earlier county grand jury session.
Golden Colorado December 23 The jury found Mrs Angelina Garramone Denver s Cassie Chadwick guilty of murder in the first degree in the killing of Mrs Maria La Guardia The jury set life imprisonment as the penalty Mrs Garramone proclaimed her innocence and predicted Mrs La Guardia would appear to clear her Concetti Forgerone Stella Garramone pled guilty to being accessories and await sentencing after the motion for a new trial is decided
In Hardin Kentucky robbers blew open the post office safe early today securing 600 dollars in stamps and 10 000 dollars in notes and stocks. The explosion alarmed residents who fled their homes in panic. The robbers escaped with the personal property of Postmaster Stark including negotiable papers.
Governor Sloan honored Colorado and Pennsylvania requests for the return of suspects. Tom Kyitao, wanted in Pueblo for murder, is jailed in Tombstone. Joseph Otterstetter, wanted in Philadelphia for forgery, is jailed in Tucson. Also reports death of W H Tibball, mining statistician, in a Tucson hospital after an automobile accident involving a taxi and a heavy truck on Main Street.
Lincoln Nebraska December 28 Johnson a six year old former Civil War veteran and former surgeon of the National Grand Army of the Republic is serving a term in the Nebraska penitentiary for criminal practice. Governor Aldrich grants an unconditional pardon as a Christmas present.
Monterey dispatch reports General Trevino ordered Colonel Lugo with 150 picked troopers to invade the Viga ranch near Burros Tamaulipas to hunt down the outlawed General Bernardo Reyes. Private estimates place Reyes’s following from twenty to several hundred as Lugo marches east of Linares through wooded, hilly terrain.
In Mexico City Governor Antonio Riviera refused to issue a permit for a scheduled anti American demonstration. He said no reason justified the protest and cited concerns over border mistreatment and alleged violators of neutrality laws. Gil Blas had called for Mexicans to gather before the American embassy.
Twenty five rurales routed about 300 rebels near Dzilan in Yucatan yesterday. Rebels were believed awaiting a shipment of arms from New Orleans. Dzilan lies east of Yucatan and 100 miles west of Progresso.
Austin notes that Governor Colquitt uses his pardon powers to release twenty-five convicts from the Rusk and Huntsville penitentiaries on Christmas morning.
In Omaha during a Christmas rush Dee 23 David Stettsy floor walker at a ten cent store died after a scuffle with shopper Ed Mc Grath who knocked goods from the counter. Stettsy collapsed with a broken neck and McGrath was taken into custody.
In Boston Charles Street jail Rev Clarence V T Richeson receives Christmas gifts and a dinner promised by former parishioners as his condition improves and the DA signals a Jan 15 murder trial for Miss Avis Linnel. Ex fiancee Violet Edmands sends a large fruit and confection box.
Robert Irwin, a Navy Department employee, shot Sinclair Gentry in the stomach after being expelled from John B. Stevenson’s farm near Yellow Springs. Gentry was not expected to survive the night as bloodhounds pursued Irwin who fled the scene. the incident occurred as Mrs. Irwin visited from Denver.
L M Shaner, Gary Indiana United States Steel foreman, said burglars carted off all items from his Saltsburg home. His family moved to Apollo. he returns to pack household goods valued at 3000 dollars for shipment to Indiana. He informed his brother the sheriff of the loss.
United States Senator Norris Brown arrived in Lincoln from Washington and filed nomination papers with the secretary of state petitioning that his name be placed on the primary ballot as a Republican candidate for senator.
George A. Wells, a wealthy resident of Parkersburg, was killed by a train in front of the railroad station tonight. Local authorities report the incident occurred near the station in Parkersburg on December 23.
Chicago December 23 William Niblock chairman of the Woodrow Wilson advisory committee in Chicago sent a letter to Governor Loeenen urging a special session of the legislature to amend the direct primary election law so voters may express presidential candidate preferences.
Santa Claus appears at 2 30 this afternoon at the Elks Theater Albuquerque with a Christmas tree and one thousand presents for boys and girls. Elks in regalia will usher and escort Santa while the gallery is reserved for the children and the event aims to include all local youngsters who fear being neglected by Santa.
New Mexico Supreme Court rules governor cannot remove district attorney without Senate consent. Decision preserves holdover power for territorial officials until successor confirmed, potentially locking in current appointees amid Democratic governor and Republican Senate. The ruling hinges on joint appointment power and interim terms amidst statehood transition.
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