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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
1
Warring factions agree to seek ten billion in earned wage provisions as the session opens. Hale proposes to push through five major appropriation measures while a peace pact is reported as made.
Senate votes at 1:30 p m on unseating Senator Lorimer of Illinois and on finishing the tariff measures. Pro reciprocity advocates hold out hope extra sessions may be avoided as opposition lines shift and leaders push through unfinished business.
The Senate reached a late accord on the Lorimer case and the permanent tariff board bill after two days of back and forth conferences. A vote was set for 1:30 pm tomorrow, with plans to adjourn after a brief night session as lawmakers face massive appropriation measures and a likely extra session. Senator Hale brokered the agreement amid concerns over lengthy bills and looming adjournment rules.
Washington February 28. The president nominated John F. Finsign of Colorado as chief Inspector of locomotive boilers the post created by the new law just adopted by Congress. He named Frank McMann of Oregon and G P Robinson of New York as assistant chiefs in charge.
In San Francisco the best hope for Abrahan Huet to escape a fourteen year sentence for corruption faded as the state supreme court granted Ruef a rehearing. Linet was arrested near midnight and sent to county jail.
Washington Feb 28 President Taft nominated William D Lewis of Boston a negro to be an assistant attorney general of the department of justice This marks the first time a black man has been named to such a high post in the department Lewis then served as an assistant United States attorney at Boston and is regarded as a leading negro lawyer in the United States
The Senate defeated a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of senators. Fifty four for, thirty three against, short of the two thirds required. Borah led the advocates despite the defeat and vowed to reintroduce the measure in the next Congress.
Fire caused by a gasoline engine room explosion gutted the Haynes Automobile company factory in Kokomo Indiana late today. The blaze may have killed two workers and left insured losses around 300000 with total damage estimated at 700000.
Reports claiming bubonic plague in Spokane were spread nationwide. Dr. H. P. Marshall and two other physicians concluded the illness is influenza in severe form, calling the plague assertion groundless. Officials state investigations show no plague outbreak.
Miss Helen Irwin daughter of William G. Irwin marries Ted Crocker grandson of Charles Crocker in San Francisco. The groom’s wealth is estimated at 15.6 million dollars and the bride is heiress to a fortune nearly as large.
The Ohio House narrowly passed the Greeves bill by two votes to legalize Sunday baseball in Columbus. Representative Guard of Champaign County and opponents led the opposition.
The House Committee on Territories unanimously recommended immediate action to admit New Mexico to statehood. The report indicates strong support within the committee for the proposed statehood move.
Washington February 12 The House Committee on Territories unanimously approved the New Mexico constitution finding it republican in form and non discriminatory. President Taft supports immediate statehood and Senate action remains uncertain amid filibusters. Delegates linger hoping for a Senate vote before adjournment Saturday.
Attorneys for the Baldwin estate denounce Anita Turnbull as she seeks a share of the late betting impresario Lucky Baldwin’s fortune. The three day argument centers on whether Turnbull is Baldwin’s daughter and if she is entitled to any portion beyond small legacies, amid attacks on her marriage and character. The House votes to impeach Judge John F. Cowan on malfeasance charges.
The House special committee reports no evidence of corruption by congressmen or former senators in J W McMurray Indian attorney contracts in Oklahoma. It finds Murray exonerated while noting improper influence used to gain support from Green McCurtain and son. Former senators Long and Thurston deemed properly employed. A lobby existed but no improper overtures except one Hannon proposal.
Paris February 28 Antoine Monis appears certain to become premier after Briand. Monis will consult with friends before answering President Fallieres who asked him to form a new cabinet. He is seen as able to organize a workable ministry and has broad support across republican and radical socialist elements.
Clarence D. Hillman a Seattle real estate dealer faced a mail fraud trial as Rowland Hillman’s manager at Boston Harbor testified he spent about 6000 dollars developing the town site. Rowland admitted renting a post office box under a fictitious name and sending modeled letters to feign railway progress to Boston Harbor and Bellingham.
Olympia February 25 The senate passes a bill making it a misdemeanor for anyone under twenty one to possess tobacco and a gross misdemeanor for sellers to minors. The measure repeals the anti cigarette law while the house rejects a repeal of the anti tipping law.
Cincinnati grand jury investigation widens as August Herrmann and Adolph Kynacka testify. Bayard Kilgour and Western Union officials among those summoned while focus shifts to gambling links and political ties to George B. Cox.
Henrietta French of South Dakota was awarded 10000 dollars by a New York Supreme Court jury for the alleged breach of promise to marry by David P Decker Jr a wealthy young civil engineer of this city.
Two thieves bound and gagged an express messenger and looted an Iron Mountain passenger train within the city limits of St. Louis.
Two masked robbers seized an express car on an Iron Mountain train in St Louis, binding messenger M. M. McRoberts and taking the money box and several packages. The pair leaped off near Tower Grove while the train slowed, escaping with a large sum believed missing. officers hunted the Bandits.
Chicago voters lean toward Carter H. Harrison in a tight mayoral primary. Professor Merriam of the University of Chicago led the Republican field with strong showings, while Dunne and others trailed. Harrison secured the nomination amid a closely fought contest and surprise outcomes.
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