06 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
1
Senator Smoot resents insinuations of representing the Mormon Church at the capital as he appeals directly to ten lobbyists and asserts independence from church influence.
The senate lobby investigating committee voted to widen its inquiry to include all organized efforts aimed at influencing legislation. It will probe sugar and wool interests in Utah, with focus on public campaigns and possible use of detectives, while naming figures such as Smoot, Smith, Shafroth, Williams, and others tied to tariff and publicity campaigns. The effort aims to assess whether campaigns and misinformation amount to improper influence on Congress.
Corsicana witnesses in the 99 million penalty case against Standard Oil affiliates testified that Navarre Refining stock was transferred to W C Proctor before Navarre dissolved to dodge anti trust concerns. He said Magnolia and Corsicana firms bought oil from Standard Oil units and that Payne and Folger were linked defendants.
The War Department will test proposed cavalry reforms with a two month encampment of twelve hundred mounted regulars from July 20 to September 20 in the Shenandoah Valley Virginia near Winchester. Brigadier General McClernand leads a board that studied European cavalry camps and recommends the changes.
The cruiser Pittsburgh arrived in San Diego from Bremerton to relieve the California on patrol duty and sail for Guaymas Mexico after taking on supplies. Captain W Hillmer, from the cruiser Colorado, commands the Pittsburgh. Admiral Walter Cowles plans to transfer his flagship from the California to the Pittsburgh at Guaymas. The California will proceed to San Diego for target practice.
A report states Turkish authorities decline renewing historic privileges for Greek residents in the sultan's dominions. The decision renews tensions between Greek communities and Ottoman governance amid ongoing policy disputes.
President Wilson announced a slate of diplomatic appointments including Thomas Nelson Page named ambassador to Italy and J W Gerard approved for Spain. Other selections include Thomas H Birch to Persia and Joseph K Willard to Belgium as the administration seeks foreign postings amid silent lists and cautious timing.
London June 5. Turkish and Greek delegates clash over war time privileges as talks at St James Palace stall. Balkans discuss provisional Alba nia regime with a high commissioner as Saloniki meeting is planned. Greece rejects use of its ships to transport Bulgarian troops from Tehatalja to Kavala due to troop ferries elsewhere.
Progressive amendment introduced by Senator Hitchcock on Attorney General McReynolds' suggestion targets dismantling a tobacco trust through a new income tax. The measure faces early debate as supporters cite antimonopoly aims.
Miss Vernie Gott, Joplin’s police matron, arrests Harry Miller of Monett after a street encounter in a campaign against mashing. Miller flatly asks to mail a letter to his wife, but Gott asserts she will handle it, sending him to the city jail.
Thirty eight silk workers who picketed in front of a mill during an April 25 strike were convicted by a county court jury of unlawful assemblage. They face from one to three years in prison or a fine up to $500, or both, with sentencing expected tomorrow.
Paris reports Deputy Andre Lefevre quotes stark figures on the Triple Alliance Germany Austria Hungary and Italy with $741.6 million in gold and $1.6 million in circulation versus the Entente’s vaults and $2.8 billion in circulation. He warns Germany cannot sustain a long war and predicts a potential sudden German strike if war occurs, urging France to keep a strong frontier army.
The 1912 Lawrence dynamite conspiracy trial of William M. Wood Frederick E. H. Atteaux and Dennis J. Collins nears its end as defense closes its case. Judge Crosby will instruct the jury tomorrow morning while arguments focus on John J. Breen and paid explosives.
In dissolution proceedings against United Shoe Machinery, Sidney W. Winslow president of United described as dangerous the stance toward Frank Merrick and Clarence Luitweiler after they refused to sell. Luitweiler and Merrick led Union Lock Stitch of East Boston, makers of stitching machines. Roth testified Winslow warned they would not profit, mentioning a feared outcome.
Calcutta June 6 A society formed to wage war on British rule in India was uncovered with widespread reach. Forty four Bengalese of good family were arrested on charges of conspiracy to massacre after police found documents in a deputy magistrate’s house detailing plans to corrupt Sepoys and lists of society members.
Galveston Texas June 5 Among 168 refugees who arrived aboard the steam ship Harry Morse from Tampico Mexico was W J Voight severely injured while defending his wife and sister from marauders near Tampico. Officials barred boarding pending quarantine inspections as crowds massed hoping to return to the United States.
A Monterey courier reports that in Candela Mexico on Tuesday 100 rebels and 20 federals were killed with many wounded. Carranga’s revolutionaries were routed as government troops pursued them, near Monclova. General Tellez leading about 2500 men advances to repair the Monterey Laredo railway while burning four Colonita homes near Webb County, Texas.
Mexico City June 5 A rumor says General Pascual Orozco captured rebel leader Venustiano Carranza and is now besieged by rebels aiming to recover him The war department does not confirm the report The rumor places Carranza near Mapimi then Torreon as rebels swarm toward Torreon and Urupan in Michoacan is held by the rebels
New Orleans June 5 secret agents of the Carranza faction in Mexico believe Carranza representatives store a large supply of war munitions in New Orleans and plan to ship them to Mexico via Mata Moros. Local Carranza representatives deny any such intention.
Senator Bristow introduced a bill to require the secretary of the treasury to inform the Senate of the value the Public Health Service has found in tuberculosis cures it has investigated.
A. A. Jones represented Interior Secretary Lane at the governors conference in Salt Lake City. He aimed to learn western needs and push for a plan on conservation of public resources amid disputes with the federal government. Governors discussed national control of natural resources and criticized state-freeing practices, urging beneficial national stewardship.
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