22 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
1
Chairman Jaramillo testifies at a hearing as an allegation surfaces that accused men offered to sell votes to the former governor. The hearing centers on possible bribery links, with Mills named in the circulating rumor.
Witnesses in Santa Fe describe alleged vote buying linked to Governor Mills gaze, detailing offers to senators for campaign support. Key figures include Wenceslao Jaramillo and Elfego Baca, with testimony about discussions at the Palace hotel and arrests as part of the House inquiry into bribery in the senatorial contest.
Jaramillo testified that a committee planned to trap two Rio Arriba legislators to influence a senate race. He said six committee members met in Santa Fe with Judge Mann unaware, and that Spanish American lawmakers caucused to push a candidate. The panel adjourned to reconvene tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Ten Chicago meat packers on trial since December 6 for Sherman law violations are to be sent to the jury this afternoon after defense closed its case. Attorneys Borders and Payne argued last for the defense, warning that a guilty verdict would unjustly deprive men of liberty without injury shown.
A resolution for amending the state constitution to provide for the recall of the judiciary passed its first reading in both houses of the Arizona legislature. A separate resolution for ratifying the federal income tax amendment also passed its first reading and was referred to committees on constitutional amendments and judiciary.
Charles W. Poole of Tecumseh withdraws from the Democratic governor race in Nebraska, filing to cancel his petition. He cites aiding J. W. Morehead who now faces bound field against BR. L. Metcalfe, editor of Bryan's Commoner. Meanwhile a Texas wind storm hits El Rita oil field causing heavy damage.
An advance rebel column clashed with Federals prompting General Salazar to hastily dispatch an additional 500 troops to the vicinity of Es Calon. The encounter underscores growing tensions as forces converge near the town with the exact outcome pending further reports.
Rebels from Coahuila join General Salvar and federal troops clash near Escalon. Salazar sends 5000 reinforcements as Salazar’s column moves toward Torreon. Parral, Rosario, and Santa Barbara occupations lead to scattered exchanges with few casualties. Minero bank chief Creel confirms receipt of 1.2 million pesos in new revolutionary funds and 100000 pesos in internal revenue scrip.
Reports from General Robles say federal forces destroy rebel refuges in Morelos and adjoining states. Villages and haciendas along the march are burned as women and children are moved to garrison towns under federal protection. No major engagements reported and rebel control spreads in Zacatecas as depopulation grows.
Juarez residents and El Paso merchants petition President Taft opposing the US embargo of war materials to Mexico noting that items like kerosene fuel hay saddles and feed for horses are classified as munition of war The officials warn against anti American rhetoric and stress non combatant relief while asserting sufficient provisions for soldiers and civilians.
Washington reports a Gore resolution from Des Moines that Nebraska Democrats demand Speaker Clark step aside for Woodrow Wilson to block Gov Harmon from steering the delegation. National managers attack the resolution saying it accuses Clark and Wilson supporters of a conspiracy.
Clark headquarters officials said Befetor Gore’s yesterday statement did not reflect the desires of Nebraska progressive Provan Democrats. Harmen is listed as a welcome participant in the discussion.
Victor M. Weil, president of Inter-Trust Security Company, dictated telegrams to himself praising mining properties in Nevada. His former stenographer Annie L. Crowley testified in federal court that Weil used the mails in a scheme to defraud. The telegrams were dated Goldfield Nevada and posted on Wells bulletin board.
A convict named Thooh killed Guard Joseph Coody at a Georgia convict camp near Cochran. He attempted escape with sixty companions before being shot down by return fire. Mob guards seized him as deputies escorted the prisoner toward Hawkinsville and lynched him. Denver primaries proceed quietly with conservatives dominant. contested delegation rumored for state convention.
In McCurtain Oklahoma March 21 at midnight 107 of 116 men at Sans Tois mine No 2 were accounted for after the explosion. Fifty-two bodies recovered and twenty-nine located. W D Roeper civil engineer found dead under wreckage. Ralph Kenney one of the survivors died after recounting the night. Rescue work slowed by gas and damp with oxygen helmets required.
The Society of the American Colony prepares a resolution for Minister Calero offering aid to prosecute authors of untruthful reports. It denounces interviews and letters claiming anarchy in Mexico City as pure fabrication and asserts Americans are not guarding doors or streets.
Chicago March 21 The Western Canners Association adopted resolutions deploring the resignation of Harvey W Wiley as head of the federal pure food and chemistry bureau.
The state legislature moves toward action with ten items prepared for consideration as lawmakers refine bills after the senatorial election concludes. The body opens sessions and drafts measures across committees to address ongoing policy priorities and fiscal concerns.
Senator Clark will introduce an act relative to the public moneys to regulate depositories. Banks must bond up to 96 percent of deposits with interest, periodical inspections, and penalties for officials handling funds. The measure aims to prevent favoritism and secure safe public funds usage.
Senator Holt contends the Ber nalillo senator misread the rule while Senator Barth files a replication quoting the rule and arguing it supports the plaintiff. Brief arguments follow on language usage as spoken and written, and President Baca declines to rule, closing the incident.
The 10:45 session opened with Speaker Baca presiding. The house moved a bribery inquiry bill by Chaves from committee and passed it unanimously as the joint session loomed. Senate hearings included bills on intoxicating liquor regulation, railroad liquor bans, public funds deposits, and judiciary-oversight measures with referrals to committees.
Arthur J Balfour failed to defeat the minimum wage bill as it passed its second reading in the House of Commons by a 48 to 225 vote. Labour and Nationalists backed the government, with Balfour leading the opposition briefly. The debate, eased by signals Unionists might oppose, focused on a five shilling and two shilling minima for miners and a broader miners schedule.
Senatorial actions halt the election of Judge Fall whom Bursum supports. The move aims to secure Andrew’s position by blocking the voting process until his preferred candidate is backed.
In Santa Fe March 21 a Senate deadlock persists as Bursum maneuvers to sway votes among Fall, Andrews, Catron, and Mills. Speculation centers on possible eleventh hour pacts with Toga and Dr Cunningham as a political chess game unfolds.
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