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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
1
A secret conference lasting till after midnight signals a regular organization plans action. Political maneuvering centers on Senatorial prospects as discussions unfold under tight security and cautious public messaging.
The report argues that separate sessions would be necessary and may still fail, with chances considerably against success regardless of the effort. It analyzes obstacles, noting logistical and strategic challenges that reduce the likelihood of a favorable outcome.
Special to The Journal Santa Fe New Mexico June 3. Late tonight it seems certain the Republican organization will move tomorrow to re elect Senator Fall to the United States senate. The senate adjourned at 11:86 last lunch time and will likely vote in the morning. Senator Fall is at a Palace hotel meeting with Republican leaders but details remain unclear. The house action is a mystery.
Special Dispatch reports surface activity in the New Mexico legislature as Senator Albert B. Fall's fate remains uncertain. Despite swift house actions on six senate bills and swirling rumors, both Fall’s opposition and supporters hedge plans. Solomon Luna leaves for Chicago for the Republican committee meeting while Pal contemplates his stay in Santa Fe.
The senator said his Santa Fe movements have no special meaning and dismissed being a candidate seeking votes. He repeated he hopes for re election but conceded the legislature may choose differently, adding that he will accept their decision.
The Arizona Senate defeated a measure to tax foreign insurance firms doing business in the state. Supporters objected to a graded tax while opponents urged equal treatment for all companies. The Senate approved creating a state librarian office with a 2400 salary. The House session was brief.
Coeur d Alene Idaho June 3 Idaho will send eight instructed delegates to the Democratic national convention for Champ Clark. The state party adopted the resolutions report backing Hawley and criticizing administration restrictions on natural resources while urging a platform plank to extend water payments under reclamation projects to twenty five years. Dubois and anti Dubois factions made concessions including Frank L Moore being named temporary and permanent chairman and Clark instructions remaining a key goal.
Colonel Has Decided to Make Senator Root a Decisive Test of Strength in Chicago Convention.
Colonel Roosevelt declares opposition to seating Senator Root as temporary chairman at Chicago. He cites telegrams and boss influence, warns that Taft’s forces rely on corrupt delegates and minority over the will of the people. Verbal clash signals crisis for party unity.
Wheeling hosts the West Virginia district conventions today to pick delegates for the national convention. Tomorrow all five congressional districts vote to choose delegates, with a state convention Thursday selecting six delegates at large amid a contest between Speaker Clark and Governor Wilson factions.
South Dakota primary campaigning ends with candidate addresses across the state. Focus shifts to ballots tomorrow for ten delegates to both national conventions. Roosevelt Taft and LaFollette split anti Taft votes as Clark and Bryan factions vie for delegate spots. Governor race hot with Bean Bryne and Cull contesting. Gamble faces Richards for senate. Wickham and Johnson run for governor.
Accused lawyer argues McNamaras had agreed to plead guilty before the bribery incident, contending a procedural technicality should spare their client from conviction. The defense presses for dismissal or reduced charges based on pre trial arrangements and procedural lapses.
Clarence Darrow in his McNamara case defense argues the plea agreement involving the McNamara brothers was made before alleged juror bribery negotiations, while a June special grand jury investigates juror corruption. Prosecutors press cross with Bert Franklin as Darrow and Lincoln Steffens are linked to a hotel meeting.
A massive blaze in Constantinople’s Stamboul district burned two thousand houses and several mosques. The fire, though still active at eight PM, was checked from advancing toward wealthier quarters near the hippodrome and the Sultan Ahmed mosque, with a Greek quarter fire outbreak near Talavia causing widespread distress among poverty struck families.
A sustained argument contends that control of the convention should reflect the people rather than the bosses. The speaker asserts the national committee may not follow Barnes and allies, warning that Root's victory would mean Barnes triumph, while Root's defeat would defeat Barnes.
New York date June 3 William Barnes Jr says Roosevelt will pursue the contest to Root as temporary chairman at Chicago. He asserts the fight will not derail the ticket and predicts Senator Fleet will be elected with their votes.
Orozco's secretary informs the U S consul that Mexican authorities expect no danger to American residents in Chihuahua. The message emphasizes that United States citizens should feel secure while abroad.
Insurrecto soldiers remain loyal as broadcasts outline plans to redistribute public lands. Authorities announce the strategy to counter enemy advances and secure occupied regions. Military leaders emphasize unity and readiness amid ongoing unrest and territorial shifts.
Mexico City dispatch reports rebels plan to retake Jiminez and attack federal positions while Huerta abandons the town for lack of supplies. Orozco lingers near Santa Rosalia with a strong force as rumors spread of U S food supply restrictions into northern Mexico. A merchants’ committee travels to Washington to protest the move. A large force moves to join Orozco.
Jose Cordova, secretary general of the revolution, told American consul Marion Letcher that foreigners would not be molested by rebel forces around Chihuahua. He said Americans would receive ample protection, while rebels prep to check federal advances and push toward Torreon.
In El Paso on June 3 residents urged the war department to retain the Fourth United States cavalry indefinitely, arguing the Second Cavalry from the Philippines cannot cope with the Mexican border situation due to unfamiliar terrain and lack of mounts. Mayor Kelly said the plea would be routed through a U.S. senator.
The city faces weakened protection as the Second Cavalry remains in the Philippines and the Fourth Cavalry is sent to Fort Huachuca, leaving El Paso without a mounted patrol and prompting the city to rely on mounted patrols.
In Tucson on June 3 federal authorities executed five alleged conspirators after discovery of a plot to contaminate Mazatlan's water supply. The men, caught Sunday with cyanide in a box, were lined up against an adobe wall and shot by federal soldiers.
Argentina’s consul general Manuel P. Goytia protested to his government against an offensive reference to Argentina by President Madero during a speech to student volunteers. Madero reportedly labeled Argentine poet Manuel Ugarte as someone who came to teach Mexicans patriotism and insult the Mexican government. He described foreigners as from a nation with one war against Paraguay.
Washington June 3 A comprehensive Ocean Safety Act of 1912 was introduced by Senator Nelson to regulate wireless equipment on ships carrying 50 or more people, require ample lifeboats, and create a five member commission to investigate merchant marine construction. The bill cites foreign laws if as effective, mandates port inspections and drills, defines seamen qualifications, and makes it a crime to sail an unseaworthy vessel from American ports.
In Santa Fe on June 3 the New Mexico senate heatedly debated the Crampton direct primary bill and a library management measure. Democrats denounced the Republican agenda as a breach of campaign pledges while Sen Barth attacked the bills as harmful and contrary to public will, urging defense of the people over party interests. The session highlighted partisan tensions over direct primaries, party conventions, and governor power.
Thomas F. Watson Georgia delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention and Populist presidential candidate was arrested at his Thompson home on a federal warrant charging sending obscene literature through the mail. Bond was posted and preliminary hearing set for Friday morning after he returned to his home. he claims the material consists of quotations from a 1895 Philadelphia copyrighted book and will fight the case to the finish.
Senator Crampton introduces a measure to select delegates to conventions by popular vote. The proposal seeks a strait party outcome, aiming to align convention representation with voter choices. The bill faces debate in the Senate.
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