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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
1
President Hal faces opposition from nearly all leaders of legislation including Clark and Underwood over the canal law repeal in the lower house. The clash signals a sharp partisan divide as debate intensifies and procedural moves unfold in the chamber.
A committee reports strongly in favor of ensuring national honor by observing treaty obligations. The declaration emphasizes duty to uphold international commitments and urges action consistent with respected standards of state conduct.
Wellington reports Congress moves toward general debate on the Sims repeal bill to end coastwise ship toll exemptions. Democrats marshal support as Adamson's committee analysis cites treaty provisions and prior committee votes. Leaders expect a Thursday debate and possible passage of a general rule limiting debate to about fifteen hours.
The Day in Congress reports Senator Chamberlain introduced a resolution to repeal toll exemptions on inland waterways as set by the rivers and harbors bill. The session adjourned at 1 p.m. with plans to reconvene at noon on Wednesday.
The session discussed postponement of the rivers and harbors funding bill, a woman suffrage bill to allow qualified women to vote in congressional elections, and Representative Greet urging an investigation into Rock Island railroad finances before adjourning at 8220 ft to Wednesday.
Senator Chamberlain bills a resolution demanding cost data on tolls and maintenance for navigable rivers and canals to test claims that repealing Panama toll exemptions would entail a universal toll subsidy shift. He argues if tolls end for American ships at Panama, tolls should apply to other waterways as well. Debate expected in the Senate tomorrow.
The All England scene grows tense as the throne’s role returns to prominence after years of dispute. Critics intensify in the Commons while public interest surges around royal influence and policy direction.
A heated Ulster controversy shifts focus from local losses to a broader political issue as government support for the army faces sharp criticism. The piece notes public concern over policy and the conduct of officials amid ongoing tensions and strategic decisions.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee favors a single comprehensive anti trust bill and will move ahead before House action. Newlands said no part will be reported until all features are unified. The Keystone section strengthens the commission to five members and broadens authority. Holding company prohibitions and interlocking directorates are considered. A sample hearing on price fixing is noted with no other witnesses. James A. Cal livan wins the Democratic nomination in the Twelfth district. election set for April 7 to fill the vacancy after Mayor Curley’s resignation.
London papers say King George secured the reinstatement of General Gough and officers. They blame Labour attacks on the throne and army and speculate on a Liberal crisis and possible radical government led by Lloyd George and Churchill factions.
Parliament confronts demands for explicit assurances from the government on whether military officers faced written or verbal orders amid Ulster tensions. Asquith's regime faces revolt within Labour and liberal ranks over perceived army surrender to officers, while Amery and Ward condemn party influence on the army and accuse conservatives of undermining discipline.
Senator Thomas of Colorado indicates the Bristow resolution will be taken up soon by the senate committee on Woman suffrage. He says the Bristow measure mirrors the defeated Chamberlain amendment and is the only one likely to be favorably reported, while Shafroth’s plan would allow state approval after a majority vote following a petition.
London reports reveal General Gough and Third Cavalry officers secured written assurances not to fight Ulster volunteers with kingly intervention. Liberals attack the throne amid calls for full disclosure of written communications with General Paget and officers who refused service.
Chicago March 24 Frances Squire Potter longtime suffrage figure is reported near death at her home after two years of illness. Potter taught literature at the University of Minnesota and held the chair of etymology at the Brooklyn Institute. She chaired the Federation of Women's Clubs literary department.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced further testimony in the eastern advance rate case, delaying a decision until at least May and likely until after summer adjournment. Hearings run March 26 31 and continue April 20 21 and 24 with opposing railroad interests and officials presenting evidence.
Mme Caillaux testified before magistrate Boucard detailing her nervous breakdown and fear that private letters would be published. She described buying a revolver, confronting Gaston Calmette at the Figaro office, firing, and later recounting the day’s events from luncheon to the court, including warnings she had given.
In an afternoon interview Caillaux described visits with M Baucard and a game to buy a revolver. He pressed if she planned violence against M Calmette. she answered the idea only began to take root. She bought a revolver after rejecting a harder trigger weapon for protection during her husband's electoral campaign and went home before heading to the Figaro office.
Stanford lecturer Dr Norman Angell warned that Japan would need 47 million soldiers and a 50 year campaign to subdue the United States while noting Mexico requires more than a bayonet to fix. He argued invasion is unlikely despite wartime tensions.
Rev Dree Clemens of Des Moines Iowa urged a half million dollars more be provided for retired Methodist ministers and their families at the opening of the New England southern conference in Willimantic. He noted that funds rose from 605000 in 1948 to 1100000 last year and that at least 500000 more are required.
Richmond Indiana voters approved the local option by a margin of 1539 to defeat temperance forces. The city had previously gone wet five years earlier by a larger margin of 1869 votes.
Mexico City reports adherents of President Huerta backing a plan to raise 100 million pesos for the treasury by issuing treasury notes against unsold May 1913 bonds. Banks to subscribe, bonds pledged by customs, aim to resume debt interest payments by April 1 and roll back recent import duty increases.
Graham Wilson a wealthy Charlestown farmer must serve fourteen years in the West Virginia penitentiary for a crime against Miss Kate Turner a guest at his country home The state supreme court of appeals announced the decision today in Charleston W V on March 24
Reports from the front describe fierce fighting over a key suburb as Torreon resists siege. The troop clash continues with reports of ongoing combat and contested control.
General Chao had no confirmation about Torreon cuartels being taken. Associated Press dispatches from Chilhuahuan said fighting was ongoing at Pnalacte with no definite news yet.
An official dispatch from Chimuanta Mexico reports fierce fighting at Gomes Palacio where rebels say they captured the stone railroad roundhouse and are fighting from it. Rebels claim 706 federal dead and at least eighty wounded among rebels, with no confirmed rebel losses yet.
In Juarez March 24 excitement rose over reports that Villa’s rebels swept toward Gomez Palacio and Torreon with victories and supplies sent to Torreon. A later AP dispatch claimed ongoing fighting at Gomez Palacio and Elated officials weighed whether Torreon battles resumed.
Brownsville Texas March 24 52 constitutionalists and 60 feverales killed wounded or captured in yesterday's battle at Guerrero Mexico per official report of General Antonio Villareal rebel commander The message dated Guerrero claims a complete victory for constitutionalists and notes 25000 rounds of ammunition 60 rifles and other supplies captured from federals Guerrero occupied by federals under General Guardiola
Reports from Guerrero near the Rio Grande say Mexican constitutionalists and federal troops battled for nine hours with heavy losses. An official dispatch claims General Guardiola forced rebels to retreat after nine hours, with five wagons of wounded taken and many dead left on the field.
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