30 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1912
Page
1
A distressed editorial urges immediate action on public morals and city leadership. It criticizes police limits and questions what officials will do to address ongoing corruption and exposure of societal issues.
The TAMA article notes progressives backing Theodore Roosevelt’s platform focused on conservation and improving rural life while criticizing the current administration’s policies.
Republicans, who began with a large legislative majority, fear losing control as Felix Martines lingers at the capital. They expect a strenuous fight to regain influence, while four pivotal seats hover and veterans push for justice. Prize fighting protests and budget printing debates dominate sessions, with opposition to cost and language provisions shaping the agenda.
Attorney Read argues for the accused men before a legislative committee and opposes injecting a race question into the probe. He delivers earnest pleas and criticizes the investigation’s handling.
The House, with Speaker Baca presiding, introduced a bill to issue bonds for payment of debts and referred it to the finance committee. A resolution to print 150 English and 150 Spanish copies of the bribery inquiry proceedings was referred to printing. The Senate reported a bill advocating the death penalty. The House adjourned to Thursday at 3 PM.
Judge Wright states the case against four Santa Fe legislators suspended on suspicion of bribery hinges on the investigative committee report due as the House reconvenes. Defense argues no criminal intent. prosecutors urge a full, unbiased ruling with potential seat removal if guilty. The case raises state and national attention as early reform effort faces scrutiny.
The court declared that the noticitation of bribery on both the sixteenth and the seventh of the month had been proved. It stated criminal intent was shown by the men receiving money in exchange for their promise to vote for the candidate. The judge appealed to the committee to decide the case fairly on its merits.
Articles of incorporation filed in Santa Fe New Mexico for the Frivcoil Company of Albuquerque to engage in oil production and sale. J W Dobson named statutory agent with authorized capital of 460000 dollars. Incorporators include D Yoakum Portales with 1000 shares Eldridge 1000 shares Laguna N M K W Dobson Albuquerque with 500 shares.
The Morning Journal Nanking reports Premier Tans Shan Yi presents the new cabinet for the Republic of China. Sun Yat Sen urges unity as ministers for Foreign Affairs, Finance, Navy, Army, Justice, Communications, Commerce, Interior, Education, and Agriculture are named.
Officials dismiss speculation that the government plans intervention as unfounded. President Taft states no intention to interfere as rumors circulate in Washington.
Washington reports a wave of rumors about U S action in Mexico with no move toward intervention. Officials deny plans for a border push or expeditionary force while noting the navy has sent the Atlantic fleet north from Cuba and that only weak ships remain to guard Mexican ports. President Taft maintains no ground for intervention amid Mexican engagements.
Fleeing danger in Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allison of 1942 High Street and Mrs. Olive Pass returned to Denver after advice from the American consul at Tampico to leave immediately for American soil. They described Tampico as a hotbed of rebellion and warned that violence could erupt at any minute.
A Denver luncheon of about one hundred San Juan congress members warned that New Mexico would gain their trade if Denver and San Juan, Cal transportation improves. They proposed railroad links via Farmington and Gallup and Denver's chamber to form a committee to keep trade from leaving the region.
Theodore Roosevelt denounces reactionary policy and praises farm cooperatives while touring Iowa and Minnesota. He defends conservation and country life programs, criticizes Ballinger and Pinchot, and urges strong central conviction for progressive action.
Morning Journal reports Mrs Rn. B. Gillies of 116 Nob Hill avenue advertised for a man to beat her husband for 10 dollars. Eight applicants sought the job. the chosen youth slapped and knocked down the husband, then collected the fee. Robert Bent Gilles, 53, returned home to find his wife’s plan publicized. The couple, longtime Seattle residents, had complained without result before the ad appeared.
President Taft plans to send to Congress a major economy message next week. The proposal advocates consolidating several bureaus and other reform measures affecting nearly every department of government.
President Taft vetoes a congressional resolution calling for a five officer army board to inspect Anniston Alabama for a joint maneuver camp for regular troops and militia units from nearby states.
In session at 1 45 p m debate resumed on service pension legislation set for a vote before adjournment. Grand Army veterans pressed for passage of a public buildings committee moving Sutherland bill authorizing an amphitheater memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Inter Oceanic canal committee discussed Panama Canal tolls.
At noon debate opened on tariff revision measures. Leader Underwood announced a plan to take up the wool tariff revision if the house passes the bill. Frank A. Munsey spoke on steel trust investigations claiming $82,000,000 valuations and $7 property estimates from steel concerns. The Interstate Commerce Committee voted to report for physical valuation of all U S railroads. The commerce court abolition bill was favorably reported. Elections committee recommended unseating Rep C Bowerman in Pennsylvania Eleventh for election fraud charges.
In Minneapolis Roosevelt argues for government by the people against critics who distrust popular action. He cites Lincoln and Douglas debates to frame the issue as a struggle between true popular government and elitist control, aligning with Taft and challenging the opposition.
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