30 May 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
1
Cuban President Gomez issues a statement claiming only a small number of Black citizens are involved in the race war while the uprising remains confined to the Oriente province.
Havana reports show campaigns in Oriente province with sporadic skirmishes and rebel raids. President Gomez announces colored citizens largely back the government, while troops patrol plantations and railroads under General Monteagudo’s cautious strategy.
Washington reports indicate desultory and destructive guerilla warfare is expected after Cuban government troops mobilize in Guantanamo where the revolt is strongest. Consular officers fear rebels will extend campaign to avoid pitched battles and damage to foreign property may rise. There is concern rebels aim to force surrender to avoid treason trials.
Chicago on May 29 reports violence for the first time in days as Adolph Marcus a non union driver for an afternoon paper was stabbed three times by an unidentified man who fled. Marcus was attacked on a street car as he rode home from work with passengers nearby.
Dayton reports Wilbur Wright holding his own after a day of flight. Family and doctors disagree on recovery, with gradual improvement and readings near 165. He remains unconscious but tolerates nourishment. physicians continue to monitor a serious, baffling illness and a possible fight to recover.
Oakland California May 29 Superior Judge John Elisner instructed a jury that the unwritten law may precede other law and homicide could be justifiable. He urged jurors to imagine the defendant Harry Prescott’s position after finding Ralph Thompson in Mrs Prescott’s apartments on February 29 and to consider momentary insanity. The jury returned an acquittal.
Washington May 29 Two bills totaling 74 million dollars seek levee work and river improvements on the Mississippi. Rep Ransdell proposes an immediate 11 million with three years of funding eight million for levees and three million for river works. Rep Humphrey offers a similar plan with ten million in the next river and harbor appropriation for 1914 and 1915. Army engineers estimate 82 million is needed to complete 1460 miles of levees to protect the deep south.
In a first major hotel workers walkout, about 1200 waiters and cooks across the Waldorf Astoria Gotham Huites Lin and Rectors plus earlier strikes at Belmont Knickerbocker and Churchills halted service during dinner in New York May 29. The Hotel Men's Association voted a 20 percent wage rise, abolition of fines, and improved conditions, while denying recognition of the new International Hotel Workers union which claims 12,000 members.
John T. Lanihan testified that lawyers raised funds to finance a defendant’s trip to Europe. The testimony highlights alleged improper use of funds connected to the Archbold case, signaling potential legal and ethical concerns surrounding defense financing.
Washington details show lawyers testified before the House judiciary committee about contributions to a European vacation for Judge Archbald while he sat on the court of commerce. The testimony covered letters, requests for added briefs, and communications with railroad officials regarding case matters and potential impeachment actions.
The government pursues a Sherman act suit against the Hamburg American Packet Co and other ocean liner members of the North Atlantic conferences alleging a pool in steerage traffic. Assistant US Attorney Giler secured orders directing defendants to show cause why an examiner should not be appointed to take testimony. Returnable June 5.
Washington May 29 A statement from Senator Lorimer of Illinois whether to resign or refuse to resign was expected today but no developments occurred. Senators Kern and Lea telegraphed him suggesting an approximate return to the Senate, yet no answer was received and the case was not called up.
Champ Clark carries the full Kentucky delegation of twenty six to the Baltimore convention.
Washington May 29 Roosevelt attacked in the House in a Fitzgerald speech calling him the greatest danger to the republic. He quotes Lincoln on tower ing genius and ambition and cites Roosevelt's 1902 White House memorandum about permanent quarters.
Special Dispatch to the Morning Journal reports Louis Barrington a 20 year old Black man found decapitated in a Gallup gulch. Decomposed remains indicate killing occurred about two months earlier with robbery suspected as motive. Barrington arrived from Des Moines Iowa with a Black companion now departed. suspicion falls on that companion and others with knowledge of the crime.
Governor's friends beat popular senator in bid to steer convention policies. Woodson loses in party committee contest as political influence shifts.
Louisville May 29 Urey Woodson longtime national Democratic committeeman from Owensboro failed to win the convention’s instructions. John C Mayo was named his successor as the new state party leader.
Governor J McCreary won the temporary chair at the Kentucky Democratic State convention defeating U S Senator elect Ollie M James. The result solidified administration control of the state committee and paved the way for Rufus H Van Zant as state chairman. Delegates favored Champ Clark for a Kentucky twenty six vote national delegation.
In Butte on May 29 Montana Democrats endorsed Champ Clark for president and chose eight delegates and eight alternates instructed to vote for him if the majority deems him viable. The platform praised Clark and lawmakers, condemned Taft Roosevelt clashes, and backed the Denver planks while decrying irrigation and public lands policy. J Bruce Cramer was re elected national committeeman.
In Washington on May 29 the District of Columbia Democrats split into three factions over nominating delegates for the Baltimore convention. One group elected twelve Clark delegates instructed to cast six votes. bolters in another hall elected twelve uninstructed delegates. National Committeeman E. H. Newman bolted again with many delegates, while local Democratic chairman J. Fred Kelly refused to call the original convention to order or issue credentials.
Phoenix May 29 Speaker Champ Clark carried the Arizona democratic presidential primary by about four to one over Governor Wilson of New Jersey. Support for Underwood Harmon and Bryan was small. Returns received up to midnight.
Clark shows overwhelming lead for eight state delegates to the national convention as Cochise county favorites swing strongly in his direction. Yuma reports a tiny vote, Clark 420 to 13 for Wilson, while Democratic national committee races favor E Bh. O'Neill over R R Ling, both from Phoenix.
Georgia's 28 Democratic delegates will vote for Oscar Underwood at the national convention until his nomination is secured, following the state convention's instructions issued today in Atlanta.
The centennial quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal church ends with Bishop Warren delivering the Episcopal benediction. The final roll call stretches past 2 PM after routine measures pass, including a contested amendment on the bishop of race that will be reviewed by lay conferences and revisited in 1916.
The fifty fourth general assembly of the United Presbyterian church was dissolved today by Moderator Dr. H. H. Pell of San Francisco. The next assembly will meet in Atlanta next May alongside the Southern Presbyterian and Presbyterian Church of North America assemblies. A probable union of the three divisions is discussed as likely. The closing session handled minor reports and routine business.
Des Moines May 29 The Northern Baptist convention closes with a social service report denouncing public dance halls as major factors in the downfall of young girls. It cites scant restrictions and supervision in many cities, calling the halls public plagues.
The article reports Mellon opposing Panama Canal bill provisions, a foreign relations sub committee handling Magdalena Day matter, a tariff amendment failing to place farm tools on the free list, Archbald probe ongoing, a $150000 Gettysburg anniversary appropriation approved, and Borah proposing Lincoln birthplace national park. It also notes Dunne’s Illinois gubernatorial campaign kickoff set for June 1.
Senator Evans presses the Judiciary Committee to place his measure on the agenda at once after an unsuccessful attempt to force a report on the anti fight ball issue. The move seeks swift legislative consideration and potential action.
In Santa Fe on May 29 a Senate move to advance an anti fight bill failed to discharge it from the judiciary committee. The house adjourned early for Memorial Day after four minor measures passed. Rumors of a Tall election bid reappear as Holm Bursum and Luna attend, but no committee action followed.
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