30 May 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
1
First feature of action involves forgery of papers in Garcia will contest. The case centers on Manron and Wood as named parties in a federal proceeding.
In Santa Fe on May 29 the Marron and Wood defamation case centers on whether a typewriter produced four letters claiming paternity in the Calicia estate dispute. Two eminent handwriting and typewriting experts clash over if the letters came from the same machine, signaling possible fabrication and professional jeopardy.
In the House Commerce Committee and related panels discussions continued on a shipping bill and the tawag bill with emphasis on revenue measures. Leaders named Virbatean rivers and Spetriiors Bil among those noted in the record.
May 29 Denver shows fair conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. The latest 24 hour reading records a maximum of 91 degrees and a minimum of 68 degrees with a 23 degree range. A southwest wind and clear skies were noted at 6 p.m.
Court proceedings in a federal building session drew about twenty to twenty five spectators. District Attorney Sum mers Burkhart Francia J Wilson and former DA 8 HB Davis Jr. led the prosecution while Santa Fe judges Wright and Renehan defended the respondents. The morning focused on a demurrer regarding use of information from Petra Garcia and evidence admissibility. The first witness H J Hening testified on a Herald report about a supplemental order in the Garcia case and an advertisement tied to Marten.
Washington May 29 The senate passed the rivers and harbors appropriation bill totaling about 43 million dollars by a 5 to 32 vote after amendments. The measure heads to conference with the house where a 246 million total is noted including a 200.6 thousand dollar East River deepening project for New York.
Frank H. Hitchcock outlines a plan to present the name of a Supreme Justice at the convention while Hughes handles the Roosevelt headquarters opening smoothly.
The Morning Journal notes forty contests filed challenging sixty two delegate seats at the Republican convention in Chicago. Key figures include Herbert L. Satterlee and Lawrence Graham opening Roosevelt headquarters, with August plans for Hughes and Roosevelt forces stirring. Alice Hill Chittenden and anti woman suffrage groups oppose a national woman suffrage plank. Delegates from Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines push for votes, and Texas at large contest leads to a June 11 credential hearing.
A New York canvass shows a clear majority of Republican delegates backing Justice Hughes for president despite his reluctance to engage. Frederick C. Tanner, state GOP chairman, released the finding and noted planned Chicago meetings for party business on June 6.
A 1918 style recruitment plea from Albuquerque urges young men to enlist in the New Mexico National Guard for border service. A mass meeting at Second Street and Central Avenue promises speeches by local leaders and a parade to boost recruitment as war pressure rises with Spanish American War echoes.
Dr John Grant Lyman, using the alias J H Putman & Co, defends himself in a federal trial charging him with mail fraud in oil and munition stocks. He says suspicion of being a German spy and bomb plot led him to flee and shut his brokerage, presenting letters and testimony to support his case.
In Washington May 29 Major ity Leader Kitchin urged support for a naval appropriation bill that ends the navy department five year building plan while criticizing big navy advocates as driven by hysteria and jingoism The house debated amendments and prepared for a final vote likely Friday with minority leaders urging a larger build including two dreadnoughts six battle cruisers and more ships amid charges the bill is unscientific and unbalanced.
Clyde Waite announces an appeal will be taken from the first degree murder verdict in New York against Dr. Waite for poisoning his millionaire father-in-law John Peek of Grand Rapids. The Waite family returned from New York with news the appeal proceeds despite the physician’s wishes.
Coroner reports the death of Geraldine Stout after a car journey with her parents near Hartford City Indiana. A farmer Albert Thomas hurled a bucket of corn at the vehicle as it passed, striking and killing Geraldine. Public sentiment runs high against Thomas.
The coast guard cutter Mohawk grounded on shoals off Burtletes reef lightship in fog today. She was refloated at high tide tonight and entered New London under her own power with only slight damage.
General Haig on the Western Front commends the French forces for their defense against German pressure before Verdun. He says their efforts uphold the traditions of the Allied alliance and honor their shared sacrifice in battle.
General Haig reports sixty local actions in five months with raids called cutting out parties against German lines. He notes Allied relief of French troops near Verdun, ongoing trench work, steady artillery fire, and arrivals of Allied troops expanding the front.
Rome May 29 The war office reports Austrians failed to break Italian lines with a single strong point near Asingo base undecided the minister of war backs the government view that the situation warrants anxiety Deputy Bisselal socialist leader and Alpine sergeant traveled to Paris on a special mission not disclosed
John Grant Lyman, accused stock swindler, was found amenable to bankruptcy by the referee. Federal receivers will seek judicial acquiescence to take control of about 100000 dollars of Lyman’s brokerage firm assets for creditors. He faces later trial on a mail fraud charge.
The crew of twenty six men from the British steamer Trunkby, 2035 tons, reported sunk by an unknown submarine, have arrived at Port igiers on May 29 via Paris.
General Heig notes a large force in the country and honors those who served under him. He says he overcame differences and, before leaving, saw the balance steadily in our favor, with service members appreciating his achievements.
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