27 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
1
The Democratic convention nominated Mayor Sellers for mayor. Thomas J. Naylon was named the party’s candidate for clerk and W. H. Chamberlain for treasurer.
When the resolution pledging delegates to remain loyal is adopted the First Warders withdraw and the Second Ward bolts.
The Democratic city convention in Albuquerque nominates a full municipal slate including Mayor Mayoree Sellers and City Clerk Thomas J Naylon with unanimous votes from 29 Lowland delegates and 24 Highland alternates. A loyalty pledge resolution was approved after the First ward walkout and Second ward spectators stayed away.
Mayor K. B. Sellers accepted the Democratic nomination in Erie theater praising two years of city progress. He cited paving forty blocks, new lighting, expanded police and fire services, a living wage for staff, storm sewers, a near complete city hall, and projected savings. he warned against tax increases without license revenue and urged council cooperation to grow Albuquerque.
The Day in Congress shows ongoing push to repeal the Panama tolls exemption with a twenty hour debate plan. Senators discuss naval mail and cargo links to South America while leaders defer the inauguration date and adjourn to Friday noon.
The Albuquerque convention debates loyalty to the Democratic Party as factions clash over support for unity and the spring election. City Attorney John C. Lewis urges unity while speakers praise President Wilson and Governor McDonald, with voices noting the stakes for the party’s future.
A suffragette disturbance at a borough council meeting in London ended with militants occupying the hall. Objects were hurled and chairs broken as police did not intervene. the council adjourned after excluding the public for three months amid clashes led by Miss Zeelie Emerson and George Lansbury.
The Interstate Commerce Commission faces a Supreme Court debate on tap line rebates. Lawyers Folk and Needham argue lumber-backed lines comprise logging roads and may extract up to half a million dollars in rebates from lumber rates, threatening General public costs and rail revenue. They cite large industry payouts, forecasting systemic favoritism and revenue loss.
The Pennsylvania Railroad says its policy of retrenchment and economy will continue east of Pittsburgh and Erie until employees drop from 162000 to 117000. It confirms counts already cut to about 125000 and notes similar reductions west of Pittsburgh as part of the 1910 base.
George Ball believed by police to be one of three robbers from a February Northern express train hold up near Bellingham Washington. He is arrested in Calgary Alberta on March 26. Two passengers were shot during the attack.
President Wilson told White House callers that Congress must repeal the tolls exemption to restore national honor and treaty credibility. He said opposition on economic grounds misses the point, stressing a unified, worldwide stance against the exemption and warning against treating treaties to fit U S interests.
Thirteen election officers eight Democrats and five Republicans were sentenced in Jersey City for false election returns from the September 1918 Hoboken primary. Judges Mark A Sullivan and George H Tennant ordered 18 months to three years in prison. two others were discharged as errors appeared to be accidental. The Democrats were cited for counting opposition votes for machine candidates, and Republicans for counting votes for former Governor Stakes in favor of Judge Robert Curry. Names include William Maher Leo J Duffy Gustav J Ising Alfred Lehman William Burtis Thomas F Brady Louis Jaeder Thomas O Rielly John Mathews Joseph Brannelly Joseph Cassidy Paddock Connell Jeremiah J Ryan.
Maurice Detthes receiver of Aetna Indemnity asks for examination of F Augustus Heinze John W McKinnon and John McGinnis before a special examiner in New York March 26 in a United Copper Company case seeking alleged assets.
March 26 Calumet Michigan report states the Mohawk mine owners decline a union proposal from a committee representing striking workers. The offer to return to work if allowed to keep membership in the Western Federation of Miners was refused by General Marmger Dengler of Mohawk Company.
An official report states authentic news from Torreon is forbidden as Gen. Villa’s forces press near Gomez Palacio. Rebels reportedly maintain a headquarters within one mile of Gómez Palacio while battles continue across the region.
Little likelihood that more than long distance fighting has occurred since siege commenced. The report notes limited communications from the front and emphasizes strict censorship affecting press dispatches and information flow.
Reports from Chihuahua Mexico say rebels established headquarters within a mile of Gomez Palacio as fighting near Torreon continues. No conclusive front position details, but Vila authorities dispatch rails and aircraft parts for quick southbound shipment while embargoes linger.
Rebels in Juarez hear General Villa report victory as Gomez Palacio falls. The town celebrated with music and parades though only one press telegram, from the AP correspondent at Chihuahua, confirmed the claim.
General Maas dispatch from the battlefield states Villa’s rebel army was repulsed at Gomez Palacio near Torreon. Federal officials in Piedras Negras say Villa’s forces suffered heavy losses and are retreating. Maas was en route with 760 armored troops to reinforce Velasco at Torreon.
El Paso dispatches dated March 26 describe conflicting reports on the Gomez Palacio Torreon situation. General Villa telegraphed Manuel Chao claiming possession of Gomez Palacio since morning and predicted rebels would take Torreon by Saturday, while Miguel Diebold of Huerta's consular service presented a counter view.
The House began a historic fight over repealing the Panama Canal tolls provision. President Wilson’s policy faced fierce attack from Republicans and Progressives while Democrats defended treaty obligations and national honor. Speaker Clark opposed the ruling to limit debate, as Underwood and other leaders maneuvered for support and possible amendments.
Telegrams claim rebels were repulsed at all points with Gomez Palacio mistaken as a trap causing heavy losses. Feints drew rebels to 127 dynamite mines, many dead wounded and 600 prisoners. Villa via Chao says base at El Vertel near Gomez Palacio, repairs on the line, and federals driven back toward Torreon after artillery practice. Villa foresees an assault on Torreon following Rebel bombardment.
New York March 26 Frank Tannenbaum leader of the I W W is accused of taking part in an unlawful assembly at St Alphonseus Church on March 4 He exhorted followers to disorder after shelter was refused defense witnesses clash over paid fees with state witnesses receiving fifty cents each and unemployed witnesses demanding food from the state crowd chants and contempt threats as police clear the street
New York March 26. A report by Burdette G. Lewis deputy commissioner of correction to Mayor Mitchel calls conditions at Blackwell's Island penitentiary vile and inhuman. District Attorney Whitman and Dr Katherine Davis commissioner of correction also filed a letter on the subject.
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