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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
1
Yuan Shikai, leading the Republic of China, directs the state secretary to assemble a new cabinet amid ongoing turmoil over the past two years. The self-styled dictator acknowledged responsibility for the unrest and promises measures to restore stability.
Carrancistas claim they are being conquered by hunger as Indian forces are driven from their food and drink sources. Strongholds are described as in enemy hands, signaling a severe supply crisis.
Col. Miguel Samaniego arriving in Agua Prieta reports de facto Mexican forces is driving Yaqui Indians from food sources and intends to score a final victory soon. Hunger decimates the tribe as women children old men are placed in camps and forced toward the Chihuahua border.
Five million pesos of the new Carranza currency has reached Hermosillo, Sonora's state capital. Its circulation has begun and it will be used to pay government officials and soldiers. General Callers warns against price depressions and will prosecute.
Douglas Arizona May 28 1918 the first Arizona infantry unit to be sworn in under federal service has seventy one officers and men. Company G Douglas has sixty eight men and Company B Saf ford seventy five are ready to be mustered in soon. Recruits arrive daily from across the state and the regiment is expected to reach full war strength by month end.
May 23 report from Denver notes generally fair conditions in the southern area of New Mexico with increasing cloudiness to the north and showers expected Wednesday night or Thursday. Winds will be southerly and temperatures cooler by Thursday.
The city bank clearings amounted to 51399 dollars and 49 cents, as reported by an officer. A desertion has been noted in connection with the incident.
A seven woman delegation led by Richard Wolfe urged clemency for James Bulger, sentenced to death for the murder of Lloyd Nicodemus. They argued state liquor and gun sellers were complicit and that Bulger was sane at the time, asking a special pardons board meeting Thursday to review a new appeal.
Announcement reports the Murdock Extension Maine company bought the Blue Jay tungsten claims near Ward Boulder County. The deal valued at $55 000. J Conners, formerly of Oatman Arizona, serves as company president.
Washington May 23 Administration efforts to have the Senate reconsider its refusal to confirm George Rubles of New Hampshire as a member of the Federal Trade Commission failed late today by a 26 to 38 tie.
Sophia Gertrude Chellen failed to prove a marriage to Winfield Scott Stratton in Morris Journal Special. Judge W P Kinney ruled she had never married Stratton and that the alleged union occurred while she was married to another man. The case, costly and witnessed from distant points, ends with Chellen to file a motion for a new trial within twenty days. Stratton’s fortune, built on the Independence mine, was estimated at 8 million dollars.
The floor resumed controversy over rivers and harbors appropriation. A motion to reconsider the unfavorable vote on the confirmation of George R. Nice to the Federal Trade Commission was defeated 8 to 0. The day recessed at 4:46 p.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday. The Porto Rican bill passed after striking the amendment for women suffrage. Consideration of the district appropriation bill resumed. Adjourned at 5:39 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Prediction says Jones will make a formal announcement at the convention address today. He is expected to reveal his candidacy for the Senate, shaping the national race and political alignments.
Governor McDonald likely to lead the New Mexico delegation to St Louis with Antonio Lucero favored as permanent chairman. Jones may resign as interior official to campaign, while six to twelve delegates including Duran Montoya Garcia Walton and Blake or Reese are named.
Santa Fe May 23 Ex Governor M A Otero requests that New Mexico literature be sent to his progressive headquarters for distribution by commercial groups schools and others so it reaches him by June 5 with all parcels prepaid.
The federal case to restrain the control sale of the Pennsylvania Steel Corporation for 31.9 million dollars was dismissed by Judge Rellstab in Newark. C. H Venner led the complaint alleging the sale violated anti trust laws.
Yuan Shi kai orders a responsible cabinet and full state control to end autocratic rule. Analysts split: some see him as essential to stability, others demand removal to prevent military despotism and foreign domination. The move follows calls by revolutionaries for constitutional government and parliamentary independence.
Three thousand delegates and alternates attend the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention in New York City. The thirteenth gathering brings representatives from many states for meetings and program discussions.
Report from Natmiquipa Mexico dated May 23 says the Carranza garrison at Madera is stirring rumors to pit soldiers and natives against Americans. No clashes reported as Pershing notes troops well supplied and welcomes dental staff as expedition remains largely quiescent and patrolling south.
At the Texas Democratic state convention, a resolutions report opposed national prohibition and national woman suffrage. The move shifted quickly toward reversal of prohibition forces with a new slate of organizers and a push to renominate Wilson and Marshall. The platform also backed adequate national preparedness and endorsed Governor Ferguson’s administration.
Hale Holden president and six CBQ railroad officers arrived in Denver for a day inspection. A conference is planned with Colorado and Southern officers, the subsidiary road, to discuss shared operations and future cooperation.
In New York May 23 Dr Arthur Warren Waite the dentist accused of murdering his wealthy father in law John Teck of Grand Rapids Mich will take the stand to try to save himself from the electric chair His wife Clara Peck Waite her brother Percy Peck and Mrs Markhret Horton who shared a studio with Waite are expected to testify tomorrow The telegram demanding an autopsy signed K Adams linked to the case. the sender’s identity remains undisclosed though district attorney Edward Swann will call a mysterious woman witness outside the state.
Proceedings in the state democratic convention opened in San Antonio Texas with a fifty-five minute session. The Permanent committees were announced and approved and adjournment taken until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
A laundry tip explains folding washed tablecloths by rolling lengthwise on mats or cardboard tubes. Rolling produces a smoother cloth with fewer creases, a desirable result for neatly pressed fabric.
Fort Worth Texas May 23 No Bloes Were eliminated as voting factors in the Texas republican convention. Contests over enlisting of delegates dominated sessions and a night session was needed to choose delegates to the national convention and conduct other business.
Heavy German masses bombard nearby positions as troops assault newly captured fortifications. French forces report strong resistance and sustained pressure elsewhere with clashes and artillery exchanges continuing.
Rome acknowledges a setback on Italian soil as Austrian offensives push from Rovereto toward the Val Sugana and Lake Garda. Vienna and Rome issue contrasting reports on the Borgo retreat, while fronts in Verdun and Pripet remain violently contested.
At Ironzo front Italian forces took prisoners of Bulgarians allied with Austria in ongoing Isonzo operations. Austrian heavy guns outnumber Italian positions but the Italian defenses remain strong, halting Austrian advances along the line.
Paris reports that Italian forces have fallen back from the first Austrian assault and are reforming with reinforcements. The center operations are around twenty miles east and northeast of Lake Garda as Austrians push toward Rovereto and Trent, with Italian withdrawals bringing their line south of Rovereto.
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