Adjur nment by House Sparks Widespread Speculation
House adjournment triggers broad speculation over reasons offered. Analysts note plausible motive that leaders sought to avoid contentious votes and allow lawmakers to regroup for future session.
02 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1912
Page
1
House adjournment triggers broad speculation over reasons offered. Analysts note plausible motive that leaders sought to avoid contentious votes and allow lawmakers to regroup for future session.
The New Mexico Senate cleared the general appropriation bill after a long debate on charity and immigrant provisions. Senators Barth Mabry and McCoy led opposition to certain entries while Hinkle defended the measure as good state aid. The corrupt practices act, Senate Bill 145, was also approved in the afternoon, alongside several minor measures before adjournment.
Wilbur Wright was buried in Dayton after 25 000 people viewed the body from 10 to 1 00 p m The First Presbyterian church hosted services at 3 00 p m Dr Maurice E B Wilson led the ceremonies The incident halted Dayton industry with streetcars and telephones suspended and stores and factories closed from 8 30 to 4 00 in tribute
Washington reports forecast for Sunday and Monday covering New Mexico West Texas and Arizona with expected sunny to partly cloudy conditions and regional warmth.
Government troops probe Oriente as skirmishes continue with rebels. No confirmation of the reported capture of Americans Wheeler and Collister near Daiquiri. General Monteagudo plans front movements. new cruiser Patria sails to Santiago with 600 volunteers. President Gomes aboard to rally troops.
Reporting from Juarez on June 1, disaffection rises among General Orozco's troops in Chihuahua prompting mass evacuations toward the U.S. border. Orozco orders all saloons closed as about 1,500 rebels threaten, while forts around 40 miles south fortify against Huer ta's federal advance. Families flee, residents expect possible general disturbances despite calm that night.
A Sagamore Hill meeting maps a nationwide Roosevelt campaign to organize delegates for the Republican national convention in Chicago. Plans include sending executive committees from states with Roosevelt delegates, canvassing delegates on temporary chairmanship, and open hearings on contested seats. Roosevelt hints he may attend if fairness demands it.
June 1 reports from Santiago Cuba describe a critical situation at Daiquiri. The Paducah remains offshore while refugees arrive on the Frank Tenney and miners abandon work as tensions rise. General Ivonet demands explosives and supplies for insurgents threatening potential consequences.
Washington reports that Cuban rebels were defeated at El Cobre and the gunboat Paducah remains at Daiquiri. Officials fear the impending mine closure at Daiquiri could put about 1,500 workers out of work and threaten related steel industry ore supply.
In Tucson on June 1 Taft supporters seemed to gain control while Roosevelt backers hoped for a compromise. A three delegate apportionment for Taft and Roosevelt was discussed as the Republican state convention nears in Phoenix on Monday. The state executive committee recessed until tomorrow after ruling convention admission would be by ticket only to rally Roosevelt backers.
Rebels led by Juan Canedo raided Maranda yesterday and robbed the Southern Pacific office of several hundred dollars. Telegraph wires were cut and bridges burned. Station agent F O Burke was beaten and threatened with death if he repaired the lines before he later resumed and reported the raid before resigning and leaving for Mazatlan.
American Consul Letcher reports in Washington that railways and bridges near Chihuahua are 80 damaged keeping fighting unlikely for weeks. He plans talks with rebel Orozco on foreign protection while refugees exit via Juarez with aid from American and German clubs.
Mexico City June 1 Federal troops under General Nabago captured Parral yesterday. The bulletin says inhabitants welcomed the victory as detachments under General Huerta occupied Villa Allende Santa Rosalia Camarina and other march line points toward Chihuahua. Refugees reached Juarez and merchants abandoned stores showing rebel fear and camp demoralization.
Nine stereotypers who walked out in sympathy with Chicago newspaper pressmen on May 1st returned to their jobs today. They came back as individuals after their local charter was revoked. The workers said a telegram from International President Freel urging no strike was not read at a meeting that approved the sympathy action.
Columbus June 1 Chairman Walter P. Brown of the Republican state central committee and Roosevelt campaign manager said the Roosevelt forces would control the state convention next week with 420 delegates and name Ohio's six delegates at large to the national convention after seven county conventions completed. The seven counties split thirty five Taft, fifteen Roosevelt and eleven unpledged.
Senator Robert M. La Follette spoke to a large crowd in Sioux Falls urging support in the upcoming primaries. He emphasized his status as the only real progressive Republican seeking backing. Governor Stubbs of Kansas will end Roosevelt efforts with a Monday night appearance.
Governor Harmon reported to the secretary of State via campaign treasurer John W. De Varney that the presidential preference primary campaign spent 4946.46 dollars. Harmon personally contributed 3586.46 dollars.
Chicago June 1 David W Mulvane Kansas Republican says a lively fight over temporary chairman United States Senator Elihu Root of New York is certain but the sub committee on arrangements will likely be approved by the full national committee Pearl Wight Louisiana predicts Colonel Roosevelt nomination proves primary results Secretary Hayward reports 228 contests filed June 6 hearings planned New Indianapolis chair Col Harry New notes 434 press seats expanded to 554 final limit for newspapers and their representatives
Chicago June 1 Colonel Harry E New chairman of the sub committee on arrangements says the capacity of the coliseum is 11188 including delegates spectators and staff. He notes the gallery seats 3200 and there is no standing room for the number claimed and defends the ticket allotment as equitable.
London reports that General William Booth, leader of the Salvation Army, will be totally blind after cataract surgery on his left eye. A surgeon's bulletin notes little hope of preserving his sight though his spirits and overall health remain fair. He is 82 years old.
The noon session considered legislative and judiciary funding with the commerce court retained after the house vote to abolish it. Miscellaneous business proceeded with District of Columbia legislation. Adjournment came at 5 20 p m until noon Monday.
At 11 a.m. Democratic Leader Underwood re introduced the cotton tariff bill vetoed in the extra session. The session adjourned at 5 p.m. until 11 a.m. tomorrow with no further action reported.
Parmalee attempts a flight in a Wright biplane amid high wind. He ascends briefly then crashes, dying three minutes later. The incident is described as a daring aviator’s fatal accident during an ambitious aerial effort.
North Yakima Wa June 1. Aviator Phillip O Parmalee of the Wright brothers died when his biplane plunged after a gust, two miles from the starting point. His fiancee Miss Ferina Parresse pleaded to revive him as doctors assessed the wreck, while J Clifford Turpin prepared to handle arrangements.
Los Angeles aviation scene honors Phil Parmalee as the safest and most successful Wright brothers pilot. He reportedly earned $197,000 in 1911, quit recently, and left with J Clifford Turpin for new ventures. Parmalee born in St Johns Michigan about 25, noted for quiet unassuming manner.
Seattle June 1 J Clifford Turpin aviation partner of Phi O Parmalee left for North Yakima after learning Parmalee's death. Turpin was in great pain from injuries suffered in Thursday's Meadows accident that killed two and injured many others as the aeroplane crashed.
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