23 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
1
Felix Martinez Pagué, noted statesman and financier, died after a brief illness described as pneumonia. Funeral arrangements were announced for tomorrow and will be held in Il Pago as local officials pay tribute to the prominent leader.
A leading figure in the Democratic nominee race for the United States Senate has died, leaving a substantial estate. The deceased’s prominence reshaped campaign dynamics as rivals assess the political impact and future contests.
Felix Martinez, prominent El Paso banker and financier born in Taos in 1857, died at home after a weeklong illness from pneumonia. Funeral planned in El Paso Friday. He helped develop the Southwest and contributed to New Mexico and Las Vegas business and politics. Raynolds expressed deep sorrow as Martinez’s death ends a notable career and a trusted friendship.
The Day in Congress opened at noon with Senator Sherman proposing a regulation to authorize the president to call 50 000 volunteers for Mexican service and Senator Chamberlain pushing a bill to increase West Point cadets. Hearings examined railway mail pay labor conditions ports and convict-labor products. Adjournments moved from 6 12 pm to 5 40 pm with a Thursday noon reconvening and a democratic caucus planned for Friday night to speed government programs.
Readable fragments indicate a warmer trend with sunshine and higher temperatures expected Thursday and Friday. Light winds and clearer skies accompany the milder conditions, bringing comfortable afternoons.
El Paso civic figure and banker Mr Martinez, long active in public works and Democratic politics, died in New Mexico. He helped found the Valley Water Works and played a key role in the Mephant Butte project and the Panama Pacific expo delegation.
The United States protests Britains seizure of American securities. Britain will give Ambassador Page an informal interim answer claiming the right to seize German sold securities. Page pressed for an early reply as officials warn against stating the fate of seized securities and caution against precedent.
A dispatch from General Pershing details the Villa pursuit near Namiquipa and Cruces with Seventh Cavalry moving toward Nerolupo. Planes and drivers, including Lieutenant Correll, are mentioned as missing or out of commission. Cooperation with Carranza forces is acknowledged but no direct contact or shared plans are known.
Nashville Tennessee and Augusta Georgia were hit by a devastating blaze causing massive property losses. Authorities report millions of dollars in damage with 16 people reported killed or missing as firefighters battle stubborn flames across the two cities.
Carranza general abandons first chief and sides with bandit, forming a common cause with Villa as Pershing's men pursue the outlaw.
A boy’s spark started a noon Nashville blaze that swept 35 blocks and destroyed the east Nashville sub post office, Werner public school, and several churches. National Guardsmen secured the fire zone as thousands were rendered homeless, with rescues reported and families separated.
General Luis Herrera, former Chihuahua military governor under Carranza, abandons Carranza and aligns with Villa, taking about 2,000 troops into western Chihuahua. The force, likely near between San Pedro and Chihuahua, aims to move toward the American Punitive Expedition under General Pershing, with local sentiment favoring Villa.
The article notes confusion over desert geography and missing rivers in the Chihuahua region. Major Sam ple denies claims that any American scout deaths occurred near NamQuipa today. It states a field wire near Columbus was used for border communication and that Pershing relies on wireless. Official reports attribute the interruption to accidental breakage by American cavalry units.
A motorcycle courier arriving in Deming reported from Columbus that twenty seven United States Army trucks were found thirty miles off the march line in northern Chihuahua and their drivers were missing.
El Paso Texas March 11 street cars between El Paso and Juarez were ordered stopped at 9 20 p m on military authorities recommendation. The street car company manager said crews were nervous and risks were refused, though no actual trouble was reported.
The article reports a railroad disruption hindering supply shipments to Column under Pershing. It notes heavy delays and ongoing attempts to move freight, with emphasis on the strategic impact and the efforts of railway officials to restore service.
Washington reports hope for an early restoration of peace in China and a return to the status quo in the Far East. Yuan Shih Kai faces strong internal opposition, with Britain, Japan, and Russia pressing to prevent a monarchy while the United States stays neutral.
General George Bell Jr. tonight applied censorship to news dispatches over commercial wires from El Paso. He called the material incendiary in character and said it would not be allowed to reach the public. General Heil stated he would not permit prep information to be released. Continued on page two.
A major blaze in downtown Augusta Georgia on March 22 caused damage over 2 million dollars. Ten blocks were destroyed or burning as flames threatened nearby homes on Broad Street. By midnight wind-driven fire moved toward residential areas but appeared to be subsiding.
A prairie fire near Tulse Oklahoma burned four sections in the Cushing oil field, destroying two schools, bunk houses, a pumping station and a boiler house. Oil tanks and rigs burned, total loss estimated around 200000 dollars, with further losses likely as shut in wells raise costs. Undergrowth and wet ground fed by inflamed oil field conditions kept danger high under windy skies. Principal losers include Prairie Grand Gas and several oil companies.
Indianapolis reports confirm five deaths from a tornado that swept northern Indiana. The storm damaged hundreds of buildings and injured many, with property losses running into thousands. Dozens aboard the Cloverleaf Passenger Train were reported injured, while casualty estimates rise.
The Ozark Melting and Refining Company at Wellington and Magdalena in Socorro County reports 1915 production totaling 744149.28 in the state tax commission tally. Net production is fixed at 548472, with New Mexico coal and metal mines posting 10262808 net and 2248962897 gross production overall.
In Columbus New Mexico March the military base of the American punitive expedition into Mexico tonight denied Deming reports that twenty seven army transports had been found at the site.
In Steubenville Ohio on March 22 three men were injured and ten arrested after rioters estimated at five hundred armed men marched on the Modern Coal company property at Parrett demanding union membership. County authorities called by telephone and a large deputy force was dispatched to quell the disturbance.
A genuine test of the parachute used for French captive balloons near Clermont in the Ar Sonne region succeeded after German shell damage. The balloon rose to 11,000 feet, drifted toward enemy lines, the observer jumped, and the parachute opened, delivering the man safely about 300 yards from the French line.
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