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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
1
In federal court Judge Pope takes Marron and Wood disbarment matter under advisement after closing arguments. Prosecution and defense summarized evidence and presented final positions as the probe concludes.
Britain acknowledges three battle cruisers lost in a night engagement off the Jutland coast. Berlin claims a German battleship in northern waters while British vessels Sailors report heavy casualties across both fleets.
In Albuquerque the disbarment case against Marron and Wood moves through testimony on counts two through four. Attorney Davis argues the fourth count was not proven and that experts’ opinions should not settle the issue. Renehan contends Garcia authority and estate ties govern the employment claim. The judge indicate openness to further hearing while weighing reprimand options.
The forecast notes a warm day with a high of 54 degrees and a low near 34 as winds shift southwest. A separate court debate centers on Marron and Wood alleged to have invaded Mrs. Gartela’s home and the ensuing fee dispute with Juan Antonio Gareia, with attorney Renehan defending prudence over disbarment.
Des Moines reports a fatal rail disaster on northbound Hoek Island Train No. 1% after a bridge collapse at Packard Iowa. Five confirmed dead with twenty injured, many missing, operation hindered by stormy conditions and waterlogged accident site.
The day in Congress saw passage of a bill to designate Noyes Minnesota as a customs port of entry and continued debate on the postal appropriation bill. It pressed Senator Kern's resolution to direct the state department to inquire into American interests in Haiti. The House authorized navy and marine corps officers to serve under the Haitian government in cooperative policing arrangements and adjourned at 4 44 p.m. to noon Saturday.
Final debate on naval appropriation concluded with passage by a vote of 58 to 4. The committee reported a substantial increase in findings, adjournment recorded at 4 28 PM to meet again Saturday.
Santa Fe reports the Texas governor has requisitioned John Savage and W B Haddock, held in Clayton, for theft in Dallan County Texas. The move follows their arrest and transfer requests to Texan authorities.
German assault on the fort line falters as 75th troops deliver heavy losses and create breaches. Allied defenders repel repeated attacks, preserving key positions despite relentless pressure.
German assaults near Fort Vaux northeast of Verdun falter as French artillery shreds attackers while Germans capture part of Damloup. On the Meuse flank artillery duels and village fighting continue near Hill 304 Le Mort Homme. Russian front reports show German shelling and a failed infantry push. Austrians and Italians clash between the Adige and Brenta rivers with heavy casualties. Turkish forces press in Caucasus as Constantinople withdraws twenty kilometers.
June 2 El Paso Texas The report that soldiers whose three year terms have expired will be held in the army indefinitely under the reserve provisions of their enlistment was confirmed today by General Delamt Fort Huss. The practice of buying out has been limited to exceptional cases. Under the law a soldier pledges seven years with the army three of which must be passed with the colors and the remainder with the reserve.
Three officers of the Norwegian steamship Edna, seized by the British government at Antofagasta on January 7 and condemned by a price court, arrived in New York today aboard the Vaestris from Montevideo. The Edna, owned by a San Francisco firm, had been involved in the Chilean nitrate trade.
In Duluth Minnesota on June 2 authorities searched the bottom of St Louis Bay hoping to recover the body of Tt ft Estes a New York stock exchange member who disappeared from the pleasure yacht Rambler on Wednesday night after telling owner Kenneth P Vanriper he wanted some night air during a voyage.
The state corporation commission was notified that one section of the sleeper on Westbound train No. 9 will be reserved for Santa Fe in the future to facilitate summer travel to the Pacific coast.
Secretary Baker stated that General Obregon promised to pursue raiders aggressively and that nothing prevents sending fresh expeditions into Mexico after raiders, while plans to police Mexicans with dispersed forces show no sign of an imminent large scale offensive. Public sentiment in Mexico remains unclear.
Douglas Arizona June 2 A Mexican official order calls for civil and military action to stop cattle smuggling from Mexico into the United States. General Carles reports foreign landholding firms near the border are used to move cattle. A 15 mile border zone requires military supervision for any driving of cattle.
Members of the Mexican customs force in Dough, Arizona report a new Mexico City order allowing duties to be paid in silver pesos at two to one. The rule applies to the entire border district and no currency will be accepted. The notice reflects a shift in payment terms from the traditional currency.
White pastor of the Church of the Social Revolution was found guilty of desecrating the American flag and national emblems. He received thirty days in the penitentiary and a $1,000 fine after court criticism of his statements.
The threat surfaced as customs officers warned they would walk out if the central government continued paying in devalued money. Reports note new Carranza currency is valued little, hindering purchases on the American side. Agua Prieta also announced a rule banning further cowholes exports from Mexico.
General Martin Glynn former New York governor chosen as temporary chairman by the arrangements subcommittee of the national committee at the St Louis convention. J Bruce Kremer Montana national committeeman elected temporary secretary and John J Martin named temporary sergeant-at-arms.
A wireless message from the steamer So vier to the U S cruiser Raleigh reports that American citizens and British subjects were killed by striking workers at Talara Peru. The Raleigh, ordered to Talara, faces difficulty reaching the area as the port's communication is interrupted. Talara hosts major oil refineries and the massacre was said to have occurred yesterday amid threats to burn the petroleum works.
The navy appropriation bill with $269,900,006 in proposals for the coming year passes the House by 343 to 4. The building program funds five new cruisers six? Noting: cruisers and scout cruisers, ten destroyers, fifty submarines and 120 airplanes are included in the plan.
Morning Journal notes a major sea clash off Jutland with heavy losses on both sides. It cites British admiralty claims of three British battle cruisers sunk and several ships damaged, while Germany contests with additional battleship hits and possible sinkings. The report highlights immense tonnage engaged and ongoing censorship as details unfold.
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