06 May 1914
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
1
Huerta’s loyalist troops push north to halt rebel advance toward the capital. The reported movement signals a continued effort to safeguard Mexico City as Huerta seeks to stabilize the republic. Rebels remain engaged on multiple fronts as the political crisis deepens.
A refugee reporter from Vera Cruz reports Huerta refrains from a forward push and Villa delays a capital strike. Federal forces retreat to San Luis Potosi while preparations include 600 dynamite bombs and limited reinforcements near Jalapa. Mexican merchants oppose anti American demonstrations amid rumors of Spanish attacks.
Judiciary committee backs no recommendation on woman suffrage constitutional amendments while Interstate Commerce weighs a bill for federal control of railroad capitalization. Senator Labollette spoke on his birth making it unlawful to influence the Interstate Commerce Commission. Adjourned at 2 02 p.m. to reconvene on Wednesday.
At noon Senator Stone backs the exemption resolution seeking President Wilson to verify reports of Villa as Mexico's president. Senator Lippitt of Rhode Island submits the measure. The naval appropriation bill for two battleships passes 145 to 41. Session recessed at 1 p.m. to revisit the claims bill.
The report details Americans facing hostility and property damage amid rumors blaming the S paniarde government. It notes arms confiscations without official sanction, promises to return stolen autos, and jail for those responsible. Mexico City is said to buzz with rumors of Huerta’s resignation and a freer provisional leadership.
A committee of the United Mine Workers of America was appointed by the international executive board to study the Colorado strike and assess the feasibility of a nationwide coal strike. The five members are Frank J. Hayes, William F. Green, Paul J. Paulsen, Robert Harlin, and Frank Farrington. The panel expects to submit findings by Thursday after obtaining input from Colorado board member John R. Lawson.
At Charles City Iowa the sheriff reported J W Kessler 26 of Peoria Illinois was murdered and his body found in an Illinois Central box car. Heavy head contusions prompted an inquest set for tomorrow. He worked for a dairy company at Waterflow Indiana and is thought to have been placed on the car there.
Washington reports President Wilson sought a governor for the national reserve board after Richard Olney declined due to age. Secretary Houston and other candidates are debated. the president favors a New England presence and a businessman with legal training. Board members already chosen include Paul M Warburg Adolph Caspar Miller Harry Wheeler and W H G Harding.
Yale student and Louis Nixon's son was found guilty of a breach of the peace for an October 21 assault on Edward W. Everett, chief engineer of a telephone company. Judge O Meara fined him 200 with costs after noting the defendant had been drinking and could not recall the incident.
San Francisco May 1 reports heavy Republican registration compared with other parties in California. The event highlighted the registration surge as a key indicator for Republican returns at the November polls, with speakers inaugurating the state campaign tonight.
State Central Committee cheers Speaker for praising the president's course toward General Huerta, signaling party harmony with Mexican policy. The alignment underscores GOP stance on foreign affairs and Huerta era actions.
The Colorado Republican State Central Committee endorses Governor Ammons's law and order program during the coal strike. Frank Goudy is named national committeeman. Charlies Ford elected secretary. The committee pledges to maintain peace, secure property rights, and seek legislation for orderly settlement of industrial disputes while denouncing Democratic apathy and tariff effects on wages.
General Manuel Chao is removed as constitutionalist governor of Chihuahua by General Francisco Villa. Trinidad Rodriguez named governor. Chao to report at front beyond Torreon. Silvestre Terrazas and Chao’s ally replaced. Carranza and Villa alleged to be at odds. Vo Pesqueira travels to Chihuahua to confer with Carranza regarding South American intermediaries.
A coroner's jury heard Andrew Babich recount being seized by strikers and held at gunpoint near the Forbes mine during the April 28 battle. He and five others were led into the hills, searched and robbed before miners, estimated at 150 to 200, marched toward Trinidad. Several witnesses, including W. KE Lane and J. Cowdery, testified on gunfire and battle experiences as the inquest into Forbes deaths resumes in Trinidad.
Beveles West Virginia May 4 172 men died in an explosion at New River Collieries Company Mine No 5. By this night 154 bodies had been recovered including Freeman Lineville an insurance man who was in the mine at the time.
Rebel commander General Chad is removed from the Chihuahua governorship amid intrigue said to be learned of by a close personal friend of Carranza. The report notes possible political maneuvering within the revolutionary leadership and internal power shifts.
Cana nea Consolidated Copper company announced arrangements to reopen the Cananea mines and smelters after prior closure during warnings to foreigners to leave Sonora. A train with company workers would depart tomorrow, with plants resuming operations upon arrival, following an agreement for protection with constitutionalist authorities. No disorder marked Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Sonora amid tense security.
In Torreon on Cinco de Mayo General Francisco Villa reviews about 15,000 constitutionalist soldiers, many veterans, mounted and armed, who cheerfully demand to be led toward Mexico City. Villa uses the holiday to prepare his forces for campaigns against Saltillo and San Luis Potosi. horses show improved condition after recent battles.
The Socialist Party of New York County executive committee repudiates alleged agitators and their sensational speeches. Resolutions condemn loose talk of assassination and insurrection and expel those involved. The May 5 report from New York cites the repudiation and formal expulsion measures.
Three trains carried over five thousand Mexican refugees from Fort Bliss to Wingate New Mexico. About 1500 were unloaded at Wingate early May 5, escorted by U S cavalry. The refugees, many Indians, carried bedding tents and cookware amid scenes of fatigue and hunger. Generals Salazar Castillo and Castelro were among the officials traveling with the group. Major Eliott praised the Wingate administration of the operation.
Four more trainloads of refugees are expected tomorrow, completing the movement of the interned. The situation at the fort is rapidly stabilizing and should soon be as orderly as the best conditions at Fort Plies.
Army Red Cross officials reported Mexican refugees moved from Fort Bliss to Win gate overnight under a strong guard. Troops formed blocks around the line as stockade construction was planned with twelve foot fencing and tents inside. Refugees received meals before departure and were kept under close surveillance to deter escape attempts.
The House defeated the amendment for one battleship 148 to 61 and rejected eliminating battleships 152 to 41 in the navy appropriation bill. Leaders Voted with one ship advocates as private yard interests push to keep contracts, noting government yards would delay by a year.
Washington reports deny claims German Otto Muller was killed by Yaqui Indians and deny the murder of Clara Beekmeyver in Mexico City as unsubstantiated. In St Paul Minnesota Winn Powers is elected mayor by a small margin over Louis Nash in the first nonpartisan election under the commission charter.
Independence Day celebrations in Nogales Arizona passed without disturbances on either side of the international line. The quiet observance marked by residents and officials reflected cordial ties across the border.
The Morning Journal reports Washington officials announce that three South American mediators will hold a formal conference with Mexican factions at Niagara Falls Canada starting May 18. Efforts continue to bring General Carranza into mediation as U S officials weigh representatives and a broader settlement of the Mexican crisis.
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