28 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1912
Page
1
Turkey signals it will reply to victorious powers with a peace basis differing markedly from the Allies. The expected Turkish position could reshape postwar settlement and regional stability in the Balkans.
The source suggests Franz Joseph's empire aims to curb smaller kingdoms through a program to divide spoils. Analysts question whether such diplomacy will avert broader conflict or provoke resistance among neighboring states.
Vienna dispatch says Austrian government will not withdraw troops from the southern frontiers until Servia evacuates Durazzo. The report notes Lomion December 28.
London dispatch reports Balkan delegates united against Austria’s attempt to redraw Adriatic borders as Austria seeks to crown Scutari and Montenegrin gains. Serbia and Greece resist while Russia counters Austrian aims threatening Adriatic access and regional balance at St James Palace talks.
Reports from Constantino describe military officers ordered to the Tehatalja lines amid mutiny rumors. The piece argues Albania’s fate and Balkan independence hinge on Austria and Germany, warning the Triple Entente may sacrifice Serbia and Montenegro to constrain Austria’s influence.
In Milwaukee a district court judge fined Martin Premak 25 dollars plus costs after Premak spat on a Bible brought by Masse Maszicka who alleged assault and battery. Premak admitted the act, saying it harmed no one, while the judge urged jail time but imposed the fine.
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports California’s revision of registration laws to spare women the work of recording ages and unintentionally exempts men from age reporting, leaving county officials unable to identify men eligible for military service.
In Macon Georgia Mrs Janes King widow of Round flak tin planter confessed she plotted with Nicholas Wilburn to murder her husband to marry Wilburn and claim a $27009 life insurance policy, aiming to secure funds.
Macon Georgia January 27 and James King widow of a leading plantation owner was arrested following a farm hand Nicholas Wilburn confession to killing King over a promised bribe of 600 and marriage. Wilburn and James Darker are accused. King’s widow 42 and Wilburn 25 with life insurance cited in the confession.
The Barre Wool Combine Company of South Barre Massachusetts paid 20000 in fines in U S district court to end federal proceedings for violations of the alien contract labor law. Criminal action against manager T Vernon Wiley and agent Arthur T Saville was abandoned.
Hawaii saw its best year of progress in commerce public works health and education says Governor Frear in the annual interior department report. exports totaled 55.46 million with imports 28.7 million and US trade accounted for over nine tenths of all commerce.
Judge Anderson adjourns court until 9 30 this morning hoping for a verdict. Defendants await the jury room report and outcome of the trial.
Twelve jurors faced 26 offenses per defendant in the McNamara dynamite conspiracy trial. Federal Judge Andersen adjourned until 9:30 tomorrow as deliberations continued with guards preventing access to the defendants’ quarters. Court sessions were brief with several defendants brought in from the county jail and the government presenting extensive exhibits of weapons and dynamite related material.
Max von Buelow, said to be a descendant of Count von Buelow, died after being found on a railroad track near the state line with both hands severed and skull fractured. He died two hours later at Sparks railroad hospital. A globe trotter and former soldier of fortune, he married Christine Plummer of Pueblo Colorado years ago and traveled Europe in luxury before a divorce. It is believed he was riding a westbound train and fell beneath the wheels.
Colonel Theodore Townevell, president of the American Historical Association, spoke in Symphony hall on the history of literature. He urged historians to draw from science, poetry, myth, and other fields to recreate life like past eras and to present people as they really lived.
A Morning Journey Special Leased Wire report states the Supreme Court opened hearings on an injunction against agreements by publishers and booksellers to fix prices and restrict supply of copyrighted books. The case, led by R. H. Macey & Co., targets the American Publishers Association and the American Book Sellers Association.
Seattle date line reports Superior Judge Everett Smith granted a temporary injunction stopping the Fraternal Brotherhood from implementing January 1 new insurance rates. The order returns for January 3 and mirrors scales used by other fraternal groups, already challenged in several states.
Seoul December 27 The court hearing 106 Koreans accused of conspiracy against Governor General Count Terancni adjourned to January 9 after holding continuous sessions during the holidays. Lawyers presented many documents and numerous witnesses, including several American missionaries.
The document lists missionaries proposed by the defendant including Bishop Merriman C Harrie J S S Gale Rev George S S McCune Rev Dr Samuel A Moffet Dr A M Shar racks Dr J Hlonter Welle and the ev W M Baird A few others are incidentally mentioned. Ferry Seamer Sinks Naval Launch Vallejo Cal Dec 27 Southern Pacific ferry El Capitan sank a launch of the gunboat Vicksburg in Vallejo channel Coxswain Frederick Weist drowned Three others rescued Napa Valley steered view too late collision launch battered to pieces
Havana December 27 Arthur M Row pre United States minister and Manuel Sanguily Cuban secretary of state sign a treaty granting a substantial land tract to the American naval station at Guantanamo In exchange the U S relinquishes its claim to a site at Bahia Honda on the Calis north coast The treaty will be sent to the Cuban and American senates for ratification
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela aboard the steamer La Touraine is to be detained at Ellis Island pending a ruling by Secretary Nagel on his eligibility to enter the United States Immigrant officials will apply stringent immigration laws to Castro as the State Department seeks evidence to bar his admission A Venezuela report on Castro’s status was received but not released.
Former Commissioner of Accounts Fosdick testifies Becker led the strong arm squad that raided gambling houses and was convicted in the Rosenthal murder. Fosdick says he asked Waldo if he was sure about Becker and Waldo replied he was not sure of anyone at headquarters. Waldo denies obstructing investigators.
Crowds line streets as Governor Woodrow Wilson returns to Staunton Virginia from Washington with torchlight processions bonfires and fireworks. Wilson declines to speak due to a cold and rests at his birthplace before tomorrow's Jubilee program. Local figures greet him including Senator Claude Swanson and Charlottesville delegates.
President elect Woodrow Wilson favors a simple inauguration service, contrasting past displays. In Washington he met with governor Wilson and inauguration committee chair William Corcoran Kustin to stress dignity and order. He then rejoined a crowd greeting Senators Martine and Swanson, Representatives Jones and Carlin, and Secretary Vick.
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