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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
1
Government announces plans to protect U S citizens in Mexico with consular conferences along the border. Military leaders to coordinate security steps and contingency measures under review.
U S citizens in Mexico likely under 5 000 with the Mexico City group around 1 200. Consuls gather for border talks to protect lives and property as Carranza movements and bandit actions continue. Rail strikes spread, and a new Yucatan Pacific coast railway line begins construction. The Twenty third regiment mourns Sergeant Furman, a popular machine gunner and rider.
Denver weather bulletin from May 18 reports generally fair conditions in the south portion with possible rain in the north portion for Friday. Saturday is expected to be generally fair with no precipitation statewide.
Local weather shows yesterday's maximum around 74 with cooler night values. The item also mentions a soldier, Furman, in second enlistment from Columbus Ohio, with siblings in Brooklyn and a remark about Americans witnessing a Mexican shooting at Camp Cotton with no return fire.
Unconfirmed reports from San Antonio say James L. Rodgers a state department special agent and General Carranza have instructions to return to the United States. Rodgers has had trouble communicating with Washington and his summons may be to report more fully on Mexican conditions.
Gen Funston stated he has received no instructions to go to El Paso to meet American consuls from Mexico to discuss the Mexican situation and has not received any official communication about a reported conference with them.
Report from Laredo Texas dated May 18 describes spreading disaffection among Mexican railway workers. Some divisions halted trains while freight service is largely nulled. Officials allegedly order a return to normal by Saturday. A railway labor leader is reported shot and a committee member jailed in Mexico City.
The Senate considered Kenyon open sessions on nominations and resumed debate on rivers and harbors and the shipping bill. George W. Bowers was sworn in for West Virginia's Second district succeeding the late Lrown. Adjourned late afternoon to Friday morning.
A U S sergeant rode near the Aros border when Mexican customs guards fired on an American. One person was killed in the incident as river shifts formed a new strip of alien soil.
El Paso special reports Sergeant Harry Furman of the Twenty third Infantry was killed on Mexican soil about a mile east of Juarez after crossing the border in an intoxicated state and firing first. Mexican customs guards returned fire as Furman rode a stray mule and carried a pistol with two rounds spent. Both sides conduct a joint probe with Mexican authorities while officials weigh fault and jurisdiction. General Bell will forward findings to General Funston.
President John A. Marquis of Coe College Cedar Rapids Iowa was chosen moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States at the Atlantic City meeting on May 18.
Washington May 18 discussion of possible early peace in Europe and plans to prevent future war gained momentum as President Wilson reportedly accepted an invitation to speak before the League to Enforce Peace. If he speaks the address will be highly scrutinized for signals on a united police force and an international court.
Mrs Sophia Gertrude Chellew sues to claim half of the Stratton estate. Judge Kinney ruled she is an interested party and incompetent to testify. Fellow claimant KR Parker of Texas was also barred for a similar reason amid discovery of a seven year old contract offering him a quarter of her share.
The Morning Journal from Columbus New Mexico reports a general movement of Carranza troops along the Mexican side of the US line. The change follows the Scott-Obregon conference at El Paso and coincides with the US expeditionary push toward the border. Officials deny any planned general withdrawal and a rumor of a siege at Espia is dismissed after a soldier injury.
In Salem on May 18 four of six structures in the Oregon State penitentiary complex were gutted by fire of unknown origin. The boiler room drying room for flax prison shoe shop and machine shop were destroyed entailing about $50000 in losses. Convicts assisted the fire department in tackling the blaze located east of the main penitentiary building.
Officials acknowledge much peace talk may be propaganda to fix blame for the war. Yet they believe a time may come soon when peace proposals could be welcomed by all sides. The president has delayed formal mediation until there are reasonable grounds for favorable reception.
New York May 1 District Attorney Swann says police tapped the wire of the law firm Seymour and Seymour not for a plot but after Morgan documents were stolen from their office and sold to American munition makers. Mayor Mitchel and Police Commissioner Woods backed the DA and denied any link to a larger conspiracy while noting police work behind the tapping.
Colorado delegates at the state Democratic convention in Colorado Springs pledged to back Woodrow Wilson for president at St Louis. The harmony-filled gathering elected delegates and district nominees, praised Wilson era prep and civil service, and endorsed universal suffrage with a pro prohibition stance.
Washington May 18 The second day of debate on the administration Shipping bill closed in the house tonight with no substantial amendments. Democratic leaders expressed confidence the measure would pass without material change, though fate in the Senate remains uncertain. Speaker Clark supported the bill while Minority Leader Mann spoke against it.
Report from the morning journal notes three German steamers sunk in the Baltic Sea by Entente submarines two hit by the TENS and one by a British submarine. A British fishing smack near Lowestoft was shelled. one crew member died and two were injured.
J B Dunning and Max Pepper are detained in a Swift & Co Denver shortage probe involving $42,000 missing from the Denver branch. The arrest followed a tip linked to former employer Ernest H H Petti grove, who was captured in Hot Springs Arkansas. Police seek two more suspects in the case.
East Las Vegas New Mexico works with Oklahoma City packers to secure Rock Island rail extension from Tucumcari. The line would add traffic for New Mexico livestock and boost business. The Las Vegas Commercial Club has discussed the plan with Oklahoma business leaders and will push ahead.
The second punitive expedition under Col. F B O W Sibley is to withdraw from Mexico after penetrating five miles in search of the Glenn Springs bandits. The move follows the rescue of Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne and reports of a large Mexican force fifty miles south. The 490 cavalrymen obtained the captives but could have punished the bandits with reinforcements.
Forty five inmates from the Ohio state penitentiary visited Columbus American Association Park for a day off. They did not play but witnessed a game won by U S Army barracks team 88 to 0 in ten innings. Proceeds went to charity.
The Northern Baptist convention approved a unanimous resolution to consolidate the missionary work of the American Baptist Publication Society and the American Baptist Home Mission Society. Delegates cited foundations pressuring non denominational control and endowment practices as a key motive. Reports from the Baptist Board of Education and the American Baptist Publication Society were presented and adopted, noting progress across branches.
President Wilson acting at Senator O Gorman's request sent a message through the state department to Ambassador Page in London. The aim is to obtain a delay in the execution of Jeremiah C Lynch a New York naturalized American convicted of being implicated in the prison uprising in Dublin. In Clovis New Mexico a severe storm brought rain hail and an electrical display last night. The rain aided wheat growth and portends a strong yield with moisture now ample for crops.
Portland May 1 three Republican presidential candidates compete for party support in Oregon state primary. Theodore Burton, Albert J. Cumming, and Charles K. Hughes vie for the ticket while Wilson faces no opposition in the Democratic race. Hughes appears on the ballot for the first time due to mandamus actions.
Henry M. Rockett of Sake George was acquitted by a Fairplay jury this morning in the murder case of Tom Mullican. Rockett claimed self defense in the November killing at Colorado Springs.
Secretary McAdoo presented revised receipts and outlays showing preparedness spending likely to reach about 100 million dollars next year with total new revenue need around 150 million, largely from income, inheritance, and munition taxes. The plan aims to include defense measures, a tariff commission, and dyestuff industry aid in an omnibus bill ahead of adjournment.
The Presbyterian Church in the United States southern branch elected Rev. C. W. Grafton of Mississippi as moderator for the coming year. He has 43 years of service at the Union and Bensalem churches in Mississippi and was chosen to honor country pastors. The fifty sixth General Assembly opened with reports and business.
Special correspondence notes Premier Asquith is expected to request a £300 million vote of credit next Tuesday, the eleventh wartime appropriation, bringing total grants to £2,552,000,000. A February 21 vote was projected to fund the war through May. Colorado divorces drop amid Prohibition and enforcement effects.
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