07 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
1
New Rebels burn bridges and cut telegraph wires isolating Hermosillo from the world while General Jose Vasconcelos Orozco proclaims a neutrality stance for Huerta and Sonora.
El Paso reports ongoing border turmoil as ex rebel forces in Chihuahua declare neutrality toward the Sonora revolt. Orozco insists on Madero land grant promises and pensions for troops, while Salazar and Rojas remain near the border with limited activity.
A plan by constitutionalistas to strike border towns in Sonora was reported to General Ojeda at Agua Prieta opposite Douglas. Huerta garrison at Agua Prieta numbers about 160 while rebels mobilize in the southern mountains led by J. J. Rion. Fortifications began around the border town as trenches form a half moon.
Nogales Arizona reports brush piles and dug holes as prep for a potential attack tonight near Agua Prieta. In Nogales Sonora opposite the point, limited federal resistance is expected with many townspeople sympathetic to the constitutionalist cause. The railroad moves equipment to the American side and Colonel Emilio Konsterlitzky’s stance remains undecided.
Washington reports state department officials not disturbed by a Mexican federal gunboat plan to shell Guaymas Sonora where 250 American residents live. The armored cruiser Coloradoa at Guaymas is slated to leave tomorrow, but no orders have been issued, and officials expect the commander to stay in port amid safety fears.
Princeton Indiana dispatch reports $1,000 ransom demanded by Mexican rebels for Thomas Harvey's son, held near Harvey. The father received a message via daughter-in-law stating the prisoner crossed into Mexico and was captured. money sent immediately.
Senora Emilia Madero arrived in San Antonio to join her husband and Raoul Madero after a 600 mile horseback ride from Mexico. She denied a dispatch from Brownsville claiming her brother-in-law Francis Madero was tortured before his death.
Morning Journal reports the democratic caucus strengthens control as Kern of Indiana chosen Senate leader and a progressive steering committee is announced. Republicans discuss committee room access and minority appointments while Democrats debate officers and policy direction.
President Wilson accepts honorary presidency of the American Peace and Arbitration League. A letter from the president thanks the league for electing him. He says he accepts the honor with pleasure and will attend a reception a date to be chosen by him.
Washington March President Wilson met with cabinet and foreign dignitaries, while Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald balked at a battery of photographers outside the White House. McDonald sought shelter in an office chair as photographers pressed for shots of cabinet officers and Texas rangers.
Erie Pa March 6 Perry's flagship the Niagara long rested at the bottom of Misery bay was raised to the surface today. Four huge pontoons lifted the hull 110 feet long as a channel through the ice was cut and the ship prepared for towing to the city. Timbers were found in good preservation and reconstruction is expected without difficulty.
John Hatfield grandson of "Devil" Anse Hatfield and Clem Cline surrendered to the sheriff in Williamson West Virginia after being involved in a band held-up Norfolk and Western freight train in Mingo county last Thursday night. They faced thirty clansmen in the mountains who posted pickets in multiple directions for a siege before Bob Hatfield, father of John, persuaded the fugitives to surrender without a battle.
Police report an extended test of a tuberculosis treatment by Dr. Riedmann with three patients chosen from many applicants receiving serum injections. Witnesses recount indignities and affronts to a parade of women on the day before inauguration as part of ongoing protests and preparations.
In New York on March 6, Dr. Friedrich Franz Friedmann led the first U S demonstration of his tuberculosis treatment with three patients. A woman with knee disease and two men with lung TB were treated with double injections and observed by physicians from multiple hospitals. Results to be reported after a three week follow up as officials plan further study with thePublic Health Service and Treasury involvement.
Washington March 6 Major Sylvester defended police protection for the suffrage parade while witnesses including Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton Miss Julia Lathrop and Mrs Agnes M Jenks described crowded streets insufficient guards and jeering crowds. They testified police laughed at scenes and offered little protection as women reported harassment and danger along the procession route.
Testimony describes a clash during a march as police push back crowds. A youth says a policeman struck him, while Senator Poindexter alleges an ambulance slowed to break up the parade. Mrs Gallinger and Mrs Weed testify as hearings resume Saturday.
A letter to the Boy Scouts of America national headquarters from suffragists and anti suffragists commends the scouts for protecting marchers in a Washington parade. It calls the scouts a fine example of trained intelligence over brute force and notes police fraternization with the hostile crowd. The letter is signed by several women and men from Pennsylvania Maryland and Florida.
Mrs Levi Z. Lester widow of a Chicago merchant and longtime Washington society figure died at her home from apoplexy. She was stricken at a luncheon today at 1 o'clock and died within minutes, after years of prominent social involvement in the capital.
In Omaha on March 6 two farmers testified for the defense in the Sherman act case brought by the government against International Harvester. They argued harvesting machinery comprised only about three tenths of farm equipment value and cited high living costs but steady machine prices.
New Mexico senate debates bill to make capital punishment discretionary with the jury in murder cases The minority argues against discretion citing risk and mercy factors The majority supports letting juries decide while maintaining the death penalty overall The chamber also passes a land commissioner bill and a municipal league funding measure with debates on appropriations and governance.
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