07 May 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
1
Reports say exhausted peace delegates discuss steps to end the war as talks proceed. A separate account notes the death of Scott and his party near the Pole, amid a storm. Monuments are proposed by Great Britain and the United States to celebrate amity. Lieutenant Gran recounts discovering bodies where the end came.
Irish Nationalists reject woman suffrage in the Commons amid tensions after a costly church structure fire widely believed to be caused by militants. The vote reveals strong resentment and division within the chamber.
Sheriff Daniel M. Sullivan was assaulted while trying to arrest Kiose Hart, head of a white slave gang, amid a riot that blocked traffic. The crowd freed Hart, long after the sheriff defended his prisoner and called for regular police who arrived late.
Copenhagen reports Knud Rasmussen's Greenland expedition return after three years away. In Pearyland the Danish explorer found many sea and musk oxen and ample supplies. The party traveled more than 600 miles back to Thorshaven at an average of 31 miles daily relying on Eskimo gear with no tinned provisions.
Walter Sumner dean of Chicago St Peter and St Paul cathedral told clergy and laymen in Atlantic City that men must lead the fight against social evil. He cited Chicago statistics showing half of young men not healthy enough to marry and urged ministers to support a minimum wage for women of at least seven dollars fifty cents a week.
Morning Journal reports from Louisville on May 6 that the Southern Presbyterian church again fails to secure the required quorum of three fourths from the presbyteries to amend the confession of faith. Twenty-two presbyteries have voted against changing the phrase elect infants dying in infancy, maintaining the current language and its interpretation. Proponents argued all infants dying in infancy are saved and sought wording to reflect that belief.
Three Presbyterian assemblies will meet in Atlanta next week and consider uniting in a formal expression of common beliefs. The draft proposal was prepared by Rev. W. S. Plummer Bryan of this city to show publicly the points of unity within the branches are more vital than their disagreements.
Chicago May 6 Investigation by the government into whether Standard Oil has obeyed the December 11 1911 dissolution order centers in Chicago. Oliver Be Pagan special assistant to the attorney general leads the probe with Justice Department help. Agents nationwide have tracked Standard Oil affairs since last October. If violations are found criminal contempt proceedings would begin at once in the district court in St Louis Missouri where the decree was entered.
About 75,000 votes were cast in the Los Angeles municipal primary with early returns showing a victory for the municipal conference slate. Candidate John Shenk led tightly toward a majority of votes, suggesting possible outright election as mayor pending final tallies.
English speaking newspaper men were urged to disseminate peace plans as part of a proposed centennial celebration. Delegates discussed a peace monument shared by Britain and the United States, university chairs in British American history, traveling journalist scholarships, and school peace programs. The conference planned universal religious services and a commemorative medal, with actions postponed for further study.
Lieutenant Gran recounts how Captain Scott and three companions died not of starvation but exhaustion as food and fuel ran out during the return from the south pole. The bodies were found in a tent, carefully wrapped, with a cairn erected 15 feet high and a crossed ski memorial atop the grave. Gran carries Scott’s diary and records as he travels to London.
In London on May 6 the House of Commons debated the woman suffrage bill amid militant activity and a fire at St Catherine's church Hareham. The bill was defeated 266 to 214 with Irish nationalists voting against, while leaders like Grey and Lloyd-George supported.
Texas Attorney General ruled Pierce Oil Corporation cannot operate in Texas. The firm had sought a license after filing a charter with the secretary of state. The Waters-Pierce Oil Company history includes ouster in 1897 for alleged anti trust violations and readmission in 1900 before its dissolution.
Washington Mass debate on the sun dry civil bill paragraph exempting labor and farmers from prosecutions under the Sherman act lasted nearly two hours. Senator Gallinger read an alleged Willingham Haywood speech and urged action against such rhetoric.
Secretary of State William J. Bryan spent twenty minutes in Kansas City on May 6, talking about weather and climate while avoiding the Japanese issue. When pressed about a California referendum, he deflected, saying it was state department business, and waved away concerns as not serious.
Houston Texas May 6 Paul P Bowen formerly of Atlanta Ga was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Mary Phagan murder but released later. Chief Ben Davidson announced Peyton the detective in charge was relieved from duty for exceeding his authority in the case.
The Smithsonian unveiled a Langley tablet and awarded Langley medals to Gustave Eiffel and Glenn H. Curtiss in Washington on Langley Day. The event featured Aero and hydroplane demonstrations at the Army War College and remarks by Dr. Charles D. Walcott and others.
Charles D. Daly former Harvard and West Point football star who left the army to pursue private life was reinstated as a second lieutenant by executive approval of his senate nomination. Democrats sought immediate White House notification. Senator Smoot objected citing standard two day notice. A quorum shortage blocked further voting. only the confirmation of J L Bailey as auditor of the War Department proceeded.
Patrons at a Leavenworth moving picture show panicked when a spectator drew a pistol and fired at the on screen figures believing the villain would kill the hero. He escaped in the confusion. No one was injured.
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