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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1912
Page
1
New hats in the ring and R. L. Baca urged by friends to enter the senatorial race. The article notes shifting support as caucus paths fade and individual candidates push to secure a seat, highlighting local political maneuvering and the pursuit of influential nominations.
Voters face a pivotal election with candidates seeking support as polls open tomorrow. Analysts note shifting public sentiment may reveal true backing beyond pretense and public promises.
Special dispatch from Santa Fe notes Senate voting looms within forty eight hours as no caucus will be held. Spanish-Americans A Larrazolo and others figure, with Fall and Andrews leading, Race entering the race to gain support, Mall rumored to lack coalition backing.
In Santa Fe March reports show T L B Catron rising as a leading candidate with Fall and Andrews strong rivals. Spanish American lines favor Jamoristo and Bacar, while Larrazolo’s bid fades. Speaker Race gains traction as House members back a unifying candidate with Senator Warns aiding Jamaritlo.
Bernalillo resident Burg resists withdrawal amid a crowded field in a Democratic contest led by Solomon Luna. Mike remains active and Governor exasperates the odds as A. A. Jones and Felix Martinez angle for early support. Democrats hint at plans but avoid committing to a final choice. Minority groups complain of exclusion as party leaders bargain for influence.
Rear Admiral George Walker Melville United States Navy retired died at his home of paralysis. He led Arctic exploration efforts and engineering advances and commanded the Jeannette search expedition after the 1879 De Long voyage. He reformed navy engineering and designed ships before retiring in 1908.
Special Dispatch reports Jose Monico Aranda was awarded 1000 in a lawsuit against the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway Co for injuries after being ejected from a train near Bel en. The jury returned a sealed verdict after night deliberations and the court adjourned the term. Judge Meehen expected to open the spring term in Socorro tomorrow as the Valencia county term ended.
The report notes 125 million dollars of foreign capital invested in Mexico across northern states. It cites that much of this capital was rendered non productive due to insurrection.
Foreign capital in Durango Coahuila and Chihuahua totaling about 125 million dollars faces disruption from the Mexican revolution. Mines smelters and cotton plants shut or idle, including Sierra Mojada Valerdena and San Dimas districts, with potential losses of tens of millions and thousands of jobs affected.
In Mexico City and Washington reports say Colonel Pascual Crosco brings 300 troops to Juarez to relieve General Antonio Rojas. Rojas plans to seize the Ojuanga garrison and arms shipments for government volunteers as a censor is to be stationed at Cuidad Juarez tomorrow.
Reports from Mexico City indicate that after a period of relative calm in Guerrero the situation worsened with raider damage at Ometepec and surrounding towns. Rebels aim to capture Chilpancingo while government forces withdraw to the north. Delgado reorganizes amid Figueroa’s weakened army and Toluca hosts a patriotic protest praising Diaz and denouncing the Progressive Nationalist party.
American refugees arriving on the City of Sydney recount chaos around Mexico City with widespread unrest. They describe farmers abandoning crops, widespread pillage, and train robberies as they flee toward Acapulco amid U S advised departures and plans to evacuate Americans along the coast.
Several arrests followed the attempted assassination of King Victor Emmanuel last week. Romanian Nicholas Tacito, linked to an Italian plot reported by Geneva, was jailed in Rome. Antonio Dalba fired at the king and said he planned the act as target practice.
March 17 report from Phoenix states Governor Hunt hosted a dinner for nine convicts from Florence state penitentiary. No speech was made to Gen. Vieta, but one prisoner replied with thanks and predicted the governor’s re election. The convicts were part of a ball team selected from prisoners employed on a state fridge, and the dinner followed a game with a rival team.
Mike Gibbons and Eddie Reddy resume bowing activities in the east. Giahams to meet Jack Denning in a return heat in New York on March 26. They are matched with Ernie Zanders on April 5 in South Bend Indiana.
Hillsville Virginia March 17 two thousand feet above sea level the Allen gang sought by seventy five detectives and volunteers defies capture after a mass murder of Judge Massie Sheriff Webb and Commonwealth Attorney Foster. Authorities consider militia aid for a siege or arraignment set for March 26 and searchers press into the Blue Ridge highlands seeking Sidna Edwards Floyd Allen and kin as the town reels from the assassination.
At Pulaski, Allen is brought on a cot with a broken leg and another wound as guards separate prisoners for safety. Outsiders and even religious workers were barred from the jail with no services held. Youngs Allen and Marion, indicted for murder, protest they took no part in the shooting.
James Casey, a Butte watchman, was shot and killed when he interrupted a North Main Street saloon robbery. George Mead was wounded and arrested at a hospital. he is suspected of being one of two robbers. The pair had lined up about fifteen men when Casey confronted them, triggering gunfire that killed him as robbers fled.
Long Beach police officer Thomas Borden was shot and killed by a burglar who fled after the encounter at the officer and his wife’s home following their return from church tonight.
Washington dispatch reports tariff revision to occupy both houses this week as the House moves to pass the income tax bill and send a woolen schedule to the Democratic caucus. Democratic and Progressive Republican talks remain split while hearings on chemical tariff bills and free sugar proceed. The Senate faces March 25 voting on the Stephenson election case.
A false telegram signed Pascual Orogeo spread claims that General Pancho Villa was captured and executed. Col. Ponce forwarded the message to a newspaper man who vouched for its authenticity. General Orozco denied knowledge of the telegram as both Americans and Mexicans said there was no foundation for the report, describing it as an elaborate rebel-opposed ruse to create the illusion of success.
Samuel B. Bradner a switchman is named Democratic Caucus Nominee for Speaker of the House as Arizona moves to recall and restore constitutional control quickly likely affecting state leadership and party balance.
Samuel Brander, a switchman from Benson, wins unanimous Democratic backing for Arizona House speaker as the legislature prepares to convene. Michael G. Cunniff of Crown King is poised for Senate president. recalls of the judiciary may be restored and an equal suffrage amendment pursued, with a drastic anti lobbying act drafted and Governor Hunt’s lengthy agenda urging reforms.
Roosevelts campaign managers announced a series of speeches across the nation beginning in New York with a Civic Forum address. He outlined a schedule through March and April including Chicago St Paul Minneapolis St Louis Boston Concord Portland Philadelphia and Newark with dates to be finalized. He rebutted rumors of misrepresented delegate strength and defended the campaign from false reports.
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