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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
1
The measure backed by railway labor interests passes the House by a wide margin despite strong opposition. State orders aim to regulate industry practices while facing vocal dissent from opponents.
An extraordinary session in Santa Fe ends with the full crew bill passing 38 to 4 and a tax and direct senatorial election measures advancing. Woman's suffrage fails as a state constitutional amendment despite strong pro and anti arguments.
The Republican national convention seat plan remains fixed as Colonel Harry New disclosed no changes to distribute seats equitably among members. Contests were added from Missouri North Carolina Tennessee Texas Alaska bringing total challenged seats to 26.
The National Committee states it will not disrupt tradition by throwing mud and expects to continue the seat distribution method that has prevailed in past conventions.
Warren G. Harding, former Ohio lieutenant governor, said Taft’s supporters would hold a majority at the upcoming Ohio elite convention. He predicted Taft would have about forty more delegates than needed and that the whole delegation would be instructed for Taft.
Baltimore prepares for the democratic national convention as the Fifth Regiment Armory nears completion. Most work is finished and decorations, described as superb, will be completed by the end of the next week.
Roosevelt returned to Sagamore Hill after a Gettysburg trip and met supporters about Illinois delegate lines for the Chicago convention. Col Chauncey Dewey and Medill McCormick reported on western state interests. Roosevelt said he has no intention to go unless circumstances require it.
Former Indiana Senator Beveridge opened his campaign in Sioux Falls for Colonel Roosevelt with an address tonight. Thomas KB Sterling of Redfield also spoke from the same platform as a candidate for United States senator.
Known almost positively that New Mexico Senator is now heading to Santa Fe from Washington to push a reelection strategy. party leaders signal a fast track visit as political maneuvering intensifies ahead of the fall campaign.
Santa Fe May 31 A sensational political plot centers on Senate two thirds leverage to force a joint session for Senator Fall’s re election. Rumors say Holm Bursum backs Fall while Andrews resists. House Democrats hold senate balance as Governor McDonald and Speaker Baca press for party unity amid pending bills. A Republican telegram pushes for electing a Republican this session.
State Commissioner Pfeiffer authorizes two new banks in Colorado. The Baca County Bank will open at Two Buttes with F. L. Harris as president and J. N. Sayler as cashier. The First State Bank of Swink will replace the private bank C. A. Reynolds & Company, with C. A. Reynolds as president, J. N. Beatty as vice president, and F. P. Morris as cashier. capitalization stands at ten thousand dollars.
Cuban forces under General Monteagudo prepare for a decisive move against rebels in Oriente while foreign property guards, including American marines, are debated. President Gomez permitted marines landing later as tensions rise over Daiquiri and Havana incidents.
Washington reports from Cuba indicate continued marauding by small bands of Negro rebels in the eastern district. No decisive engagement with government forces has occurred, while the gunboat Pedu ECah nears Santiago to safeguard American properties. The Daiquiri ore and ship docks remain largely undamaged as larger battleships idle offshore awaiting instructions from Washington.
General Estenoz and rebels occupy Alta Garcia estate owned by Jennings Cox and seize arms four mules and twelve cattle. Paducah does not land marines at Daiquiri. The steamer Frank Tenney arrives with 200 refugees from a mining settlement threatened by Estenez. Bridges between Berraco and Segio mines reported destroyed.
Denver May 21 Progressive republicans push a state convention in Denver next Wednesday evening to select a protesting delegation to the national convention. They telephoned sympathizers in several counties and expect seating if Roosevelt controls the national meeting. A Roosevelt Republican club formed in Ward 4 will elect delegates Monday for the Wednesday gathering. Attorney General Griffith says Phillip B. Stewart's stance on legality of the convention is sound, though he disapproves of delegate selection methods.
A Roosevelt Republican telegram suggests a bribe to New Mexico legislators to back Senator Fall for reelection. The plan allegedly would mobilize the New Mexico delegation to Chicago, with Luna and Fall supporters. Santa Fe rumors claim pending bills would be stalled to pressure votes, and Gov. Order might veto to counter bribery claims. Senator Catron’s absence from urging Fall’s reelection adds skepticism to the motive.
In Juarez an uneasy calm followed a special train bringing twenty five Germans and fifty American refugees from Chihuahua. Refugees warn of looting risk and anti foreign outbreaks amid looming federal and rebel tensions. Dispatch notes export arm embargo fuels U.S. antipathy and fears of being cut off by federals under General Huerta.
The committee seeking 1 000 000 pesos for the war reports 75 000 raised with no drastic methods. If funds fall short scrip may be issued. Orozco and counselors oppose currency inflation. German women and children have largely left the area. Federals show little activity. Huerta’s advance may be delayed.
Washington reports conflicting claims of victories from federal and insurrecto forces near Loma Bay west of Torreon. Fighting described as desultory with no decisive outcomes. Mexico City and the state are quiet while Sinaloa Morelos Oaxaca and the Isthmus Tehuantepec report deteriorating conditions.
The Mexican federal government debates who will command Sonora’s troops as Guiseppi Garibaldi, a grandson of the Italian liberator, returns from Douglas Arizona unhappy with the anti foreign sentiment he faced in Sonora during his recent assignment with Madero.
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