SAGA OF MIASOA DRIVES GUNBOATS FROM HARBOR
Didier Mason leads a daring action north of Guaymas trapping bombs on warships and driving two gunboats from the harbor in a deadly mission that targets the city’s defenses.
22 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1913
Page
1
Didier Mason leads a daring action north of Guaymas trapping bombs on warships and driving two gunboats from the harbor in a deadly mission that targets the city’s defenses.
The United States Attorney resigns as the Attorney General postpones trial of key cases. Sources report delays affecting white slavery prosecutions and ongoing legal actions.
Earnest debate unfolds over further reductions of duties on cheaper makes of automobiles during the Democratic caucus session. Members weigh impact on prices and industry, with several urging caution and a possible compromise.
Party leaders forecast harmony within ranks as members pledge to follow the majority decision unless it clashes with personal pledges or conscience. The expectation is for disciplined support in the upcoming proceedings and votes.
Secretary Tryon announced strong support for the Gloss currency bill and said he would use influence to secure early enactment by Congress. Urvan planned a statement tonight but withheld it after a conference with President Wilson and cabinet members. Bryans close attention to currency reform was noted as urgent, amid rumors of his possible opposition.
The Underwood-Simmons tariff revision cleared a full senate Democratic caucus with little change and broad support for finance committee alterations. Debates focused on automobile duties and income tax scope, with the panel to finish drafting the tax provisions and await revenue estimates before further caucus review.
A discussion cites foreign models like the Imperial Bank of Germany and the Bank of France to argue for a privately owned central organization under government oversight. Bankers favor one central reserve with branches, or a few regional bodies, with representation from both government and associations. They caution against direct treasury control and support elastic currency only if backed by strong gold reserves and safeguards.
Albany dated June 21 Governor Sulzer declares Charles Murphy behind a conspiracy to blacken his character for refusing Murphy's bidding on patronage Stilwell and direct primaries. He says he met Murphy only three times since inauguration and will fight rather than bow to pressure.
A June report from Yardley Worcestershire describes an explosion intended to breach a canal bank. The blast nearly opened a cavity that could have released eleven miles of water, risking many lives, with suffragette literature found nearby. Porto Rican Legislature meets in extra session to consider irrigation funding and an agriculture bank establishment.
Brazil's foreign affairs minister Dr Laure Muller, visiting from Washington to San Francisco, toured Chicago industries. He focused on beef handling and production, noting South America’s rising beef output and opportunities as U S beef supplies tighten, with interest in Argentina.
Didier Masson, a French aviator, reportedly led aerial operations near a California gulf harbor as Captain Manuel I. Aleaide accompanied him dropping bombs on the gun end. The federal forces were believed to be engaged by state troops in the clash reported from Douwgis Arizona.
General Joaquin Tellez arrives with Powell to take garrison duty in Laredo Texas and nearby towns. Four thousand troops form the force with a thousand near Mercy ready to move to the border while the remaining thousand occupy Villa Dam, Sabinas and Lamb in Nuevo Leon amid rebel activity.
Reports from Nogales say Genet Ojeda and about four thousand fedt& pack were driven from Ortiz to Santa Rosa eighty four miles toward Guaymas, with water and rations scarce. Federal command face a desperate situation as rebels led by Colonel Alvarado gain ground. Barron reportedly commanded units in the first battle near Santa Rosa.
Genet Jose Ynez Salazar ex-rebel commander now federal forfeited a $1,000 cash bond when he did not appeal for a preliminary hearing in the U S district court on a charge of violating neutrality laws. Salazar remains in jail. He was arrested by U S authorities last Monday in El Paso and released the same day on cash bond set through a local banker. He offered to go to Santa Fe New Mexico for trial but the offer was rejected and the court ordered the bond to be forfeited.
The Post-Dispatch reports Waters-Pierce Co reorganizing with capital rising from 100 000 to 10 100 000 dollars. Rothschild interests are said to back the restructuring and the new firm may rival Standard Oil in the United States. Henry Clay Pierce of St Louis will retain a substantial stake.
A terra cotta eagle head from the Columbus Memorial building fell two hundred feet to State street striking a street car. The artifact passed through the car like a cannon ball, making a clean roof hole and piercing an empty seat. The 18 inch head weighed over a foot thick. The busy downtown corner was scene of the mishap.
Glenn L. Weber and Miss Ruby Ross of Colorado Springs were seriously injured when their motorcycle hit a rut and went down an embankment fifteen miles north. They lay unconscious for three hours before rescuers brought them to the city.
New York June 21 A statement by a committee of social workers argues social ills are not caused by low wages for working girls. It cites injustice to department store workers and lists factors contributing to immorality such as weak will and immoral associations. The signers include Sophia MPCMY, Katevier Parret, and others from Chicago, Minneapolis and beyond.
The trial of Walter C. Cunningham and Marjorie Hamilton Cunningham on charges of fraudulent use of the mails in selling an anti fat cure was adjourned in U S district court to Monday afternoon. Attorneys hope to complete jury selection while witnesses include sixteen women from across the country testifying about their failed attempts with the Cunningham system.
Three indictments against John J. McNamra former secretary of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Workers were dismissed in Indianapolis criminal court. The charges included illegal storage and conspiracy to transport dynamite. the dismissals were part of 14 dead cases cleared from the docket.
San Francisco figures Maury Diges and Brewer Caminetti, sons of notable men, face charges for taking two girls to Reno for illegal purposes. U S Attorney McNabb resigns amid claims of political influence delaying prosecutions in a case that involves high level corruption and a Western Fuel company matter.
Evidence presented before the federal grand jury alleges a long running conspiracy involving steamship and customs officials who falsified weight records. The scheme reportedly extended over years and cost the government hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Benjamin F. Hell, 65, and his wife were fatally and gravely wounded when Leroy F. Reisinger, 12, played with a loaded shotgun. The boy did not know it was loaded, and authorities deem the shooting accidental. He fled to a neighbor's house and alerted others. The incident occurred near Cleveland on June 21.
Mrs Helen Sheppard receives a gold and silver vase costing 2250 from 29500 enlisted men of the United States Army who contributed ten cents each. The letter notes the gift from more than 25000 men as a token of appreciation and friendship since the Spanish war. In Arkansas Krundige leads Hayes in Democratic governor primary returns from 40 of 75 counties by 2000 votes.
Budapest June 21 Thanks to Carrie Chapman Catt the International Woman Suffrage Alliance congress closed without endorsing militant tactics. A resolution by Helena Swanwick urged constitutional methods, was declined as the group remained neutral on the issue. The meeting discussed headquarters and likely relocation to London, with Berlin favored for the next session over San Francisco.
London clergy led by Bishop Winnington Ingram mobilized a Hyde Park protest against the Welsh disestablishment bill after intercession services. Sixteen processions converged on twelve platforms where speakers denounced the measure before an estimated crowd surpassing one hundred thousand.
In Keokuk Iowa on June 21 the bodies of Mayme Wilson John Loughlin and Mrs Mary Wright were recovered after their launch capsized in the river lake created by the dam. Two more persons remain missing.
Daniel S Remsen of the New York bar told the Pennsylvania Bankers Association that famed wills of Harriman, Boatwick, Yerkes, Plant, Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy and others were unsafe models. He praised J Pierpont Morgan as the safe example and urged scientific will preparation to ensure wishes are fulfilled.
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