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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
1
Six members of the New Mexico Senate favor granting voting rights to women but face difficulties casting votes. The resolution discusses amending the suffrage cause amid political tensions and procedural challenges.
A bill to hire C A Larrazolo and W R Re ber as special counsel with a $15000 appropriation faced denunciation. The measure aims to advise on legal matters and representation for government agencies amid debates over fiscal policy and political implications.
Gov. mC de Rae who died after a brief term will be commemorated by a new county to be named ae Edea. A site was signed by Gov. WE Lindsey, with officers to be appointed and the county to begin legal existence ninety three days after the legislature session ends. The House also approved 5000 for the New Mexico Texas boundary suit with special counsels Larrazolo and Rebel. A commission will supervise the care of the counting under the bill.
In Satta Fe the New Mexico Senate debated joint resolution 92 to amend the constitution for woman enfranchisement. Initial roll call showed 17 yes, 4 no, but a later ruling questioned the two thirds requirement. The session adjourned with the journal in question and a motion to reconsider.
The 24 hour report ending 6 p m yesterday shows a maximum temperature of 55 degrees and a minimum of 20 with a range of 35 degrees. Wednesday into Thursday will be fair in New Mexico with snow flurries east portion and colder air in the extreme south portion. South wind and clear skies observed in Denver.
The House considers H. S. 264 aimed at prosecuting the New Mexico Texas boundary suit with a $50,000 appropriation. O. A. Larrazolo and Wit Reber named special counsel. attorney general salary and fees outlined. Senate discusses railroad and mining pay day bills with amendments. Merefelder fights changes claiming board earnings victory amid party lines.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Martine of New Jersey retires March 4 after six years. In a valedictory, he defended his convictions, denied cowardice, and thanked colleagues for their support while defending his own voting record and public duty.
Berlin reports Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg and party figures debate peace terms and the United States role in the war. Count von Westarp defends wartime indemnities and territorial aims while warning neutrals. a drift toward continued submarine warfare is urged.
Leaders in the Reichstag count on securing a large indemnity from enemies and territorial concessions to fund a stronger empire, aiming to render Germany invincible amid ongoing conflict.
Washington February 28 United States demands the immediate release of four American consuls held in Germany in a note sent to the Perlin government. The action follows Germany granting freedom to German consuls abroad while detaining American officials including Consuls Tremm Wood Wallace and Brown and the transfer notes from Aachen Chemnitz Magdeburg Mannheim to new posts.
The Day in Congress resumed at 10 a.m. with debate on the revenue bill. Military committees were ordered to report on an army by carrying 277,009. Republicans again threatened to tie up defense bills for an extra session. The $154,000,000 sundry civil appropriation passed. Foreign affairs weighed an administration plan to arm neutral ships and defense spending. Conferees pressed to settle the deadlocked $540,000,000 postal bill. Prohibition forces and opponents lined up for the final clash on District of Columbia prohibition. a Senate bill to prohibit the capital’s liquor sales was approved 27 to 137 and sent to conference on the District of Columbia appropriation. Adjourned 9:55 p.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday.
The excerpt reflects a pledge to continue friendly relations while aligning with leadership to move "forward" into a new period. It expresses confidence in duties ahead, aiming for victory and in turn peace, as part of a wartime policy stance.
Special cables report that Mauff, president of the Council of Grain Hx, charges railroads with diverting foodstuffs to move munitions, worsening car shortages. He cites no improvement since the crisis began.
On a roll call vote despite objections from Appropriations Chair Pitegerald the body approved a $40,000 civil sundry appropriation to fund the federal trade commission investigation into the high cost of living.
Rev F Dunstan Sargent aboard the Laconia reported seven deaths among passengers, including Mrs Mars Hoy and Miss Elizabeth Hoy of Chicago and Cedric P Ivatt of London. He described a night of exposure from icy water and winter seas, with rescue efforts failing as waves overwhelmed the crew and passengers for hours.
Washington February 28 The administration proposal to raise 350 900 060 through taxes and bonds passed the Senate 47 to 7 after a flurry of amendments. The armed neutrality bill faced obstruction from Senator La Follette, who sought journal delay, while Democrats pressed to proceed before Friday. The session adjourned after key votes on adjournment positions and the naval appropriation bill was set aside for the moment.
Washington dispatch reports Senator in Follette begins a lone filibuster on a key bill. The movement signals strong opposition and stalls Senate action as debates unfold.
Pro-Teuton sentiment in Mexico is explained and the first chief's proposal to stop all shipment of foodstuffs to belligerents is clarified by revelations. The question now is what effect disclosures will have on pro-German members of the House and Senate intent on blocking protective measures. The deep-laid plot is billed as Berlin's plan for world domination.
The AP reports a secret German proposal to form an alliance with Mexico and Japan to attack the United States if neutrality ends. Details show Berlin aimed to back Mexico financially, reconquer border lands, and coordinate submarine warfare, with Mexico possibly drawing Japan into the plan. The document, sent to Berlin and discussed with Mexican authorities, underscores Germany's broader strategy to divide the United States and European powers.
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