02 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1911
Page
1
The article reports Francisco I. Madero’s election as president in Mexico highlighting the first free balloting in the republic. It praises the orderly process and the confidence placed in the outcome as well as the peaceful transfer of power.
Italy shows resolve to administer a strong setback to Turkey as King Emanuel's government renews an offensive drive while the Sultan seeks international intervention for peace.
The morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports Madero declared his victory and that Jose Pino Suárez is likely elected vice president. De la Barra and Suárez contest the result in parts of the country while Madero plans to retain Ernesto Madero as finance minister. Police kept crowd peace as results traced to 70 percent of districts.
Juarez Mexico October 1 electors from Braves Galana Iturbide Camergeo and Benito Juarez districts vote heavy for Madero for president and Governor Abraham Gonzales for vice president. Gonzales not a candidate so Vasquez Gomes likely to receive vote. Electors meet October 16 in Juarez to cast ballot.
In Guayvamas Mexico on October 1 Francisco Vasquesz Gomez leads with a majority over Pino Suarez in local returns.
Reports from the Turkish Italian war are conflicting with rumors of Turkish fleet destruction and Tripoli bombardment disputed. The Turkish council resumes a plea to the powers while Germany and Austria reportedly press Italy, and Prevesa hosts renewed unrest as tribesmen mobilize and the Ottoman treasury suffers.
Washington reports the American neutrality declaration in the Italian Turkish war awaits the president’s formal approval. The proclamation, prepared by Acting Secretary Atlee, is ready for issuance as soon as the president signs, with efforts underway to reach him and issue the proclamation tomorrow.
A partisan call urges Albuquerque residents Bernalillo County and statewide voters to attend a 5 pm Elks Theater mass meeting to protest Francisco Hubbell and the Republican machine. Speakers include Ex-Governor Hagerman and Jesus Romero with Levi Hughes Col G W Prichard R H Hanna Santa Fe. Join to drive out graft and corruption and push for decency in government.
The Italian government issues a proclamation declaring the Tripoli and Cyrene littoral blockaded from September 29, with ports and harbors under naval control. Turkish refusal to surrender prompts Rome to order bombardment. Consul Wood reports an effective blockade began at sunset. State department officials await further details.
Constantinople reports Italy bombarded Prevesa and Port Musto with ships firing on the town and taking captives. Turkey seeks a peaceful solution while postponing arms. German envoy Von Biverstein relays the emperor’s proposal for multilateral mediation to avert war.
Turkish forces have evacuated Tripoli as Italian troops enter the city, with reports from September 30 indicating a strategic shift amid the Libyan campaign. Casualty figures and exact troop movements remain unconfirmed.
Fire opened by the Italian fleet upon the forts this morning. Turkish troops evacuate Tripoli with the aim of preparing resistance inland.
An official announcement from Constantinople states the Turkish squadron returned from Beirut without losses, contradicting earlier claims of destruction. The update clarifies the fleet’s status and notes no ships were lost in the engagement.
Naples reports an Italian force for Tripoli to be built around 26 000 men in two divisions with a total of 35 000, under General Caneva, organized from Naples through Frontier.
A Rome dispatch from Constantinople reports a naval battle in the Dardanelles with gunfire heard at the Bosphorus. Consuls telegraph that action is ongoing as of the early hours, with further updates expected from the same agency.
Lake Charles La October 1 Two dead two fatally shot and four more wounded in a free for all at a Oakdale boarding house. A negro woman and a white man were killed while all the wounded were white.
Juarez Mexico Oct 1 General Luis Terrazas noted as one of Mexico's wealthiest men and former Chihuahua governor lies critically ill at a large northern Chihuahua ranch.
President Taft arrives in Lincoln at noon Monday and will be greeted by William J. Bryan who will join the luncheon for the president upon his arrival. The event marks Bryan’s participation in the welcome ceremony in Taft’s Lincoln visit.
A state Progressive Republican league resolution calls a Santa Fe convention on October 4, 1911, at 4 PM to discuss actions for the current campaign and related matters. All progressive Republicans and supporters are invited to attend and participate, with Jesus Romero as president and H Hanna as secretary.
United States Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin will likely take the witness stand in his defense regarding alleged improper use of campaign funds from the March 4, 1909 election. A Senate subcommittee led by Senator W B Heyburn prepares to open the inquiry with Stephenson as the first witness. Milwaukee attorney Wm Black and former congressman Charles E Littlefield also represent him.
Dr. Harry Elgin Webster a Rush Medical College graduate and Poly clinic interne confessed to police that he murdered his wife Bessie Kent Webster near Dixon Illinois on September 16. He said the killing followed a quarrel after she threatened to expose his past relations and marriage to Zoe Varney. He described the pursuit and stabbing and said he reported the missing wife to police days later.
Indianapolis Oct 1 Harold Brown long time Associated Press correspondent and former editor of the Indianapolis Sentinel died when he fell from a hospital window where he was being treated for a nervous disease. It was not clear if the death was accidental or the result of a personal crisis.
Bernalillo Republicans move to name candidates for county offices as W H Gillenwater and the central committee convene to set a primary, elect delegates, and nominate a full judicial, county and legislative ticket amid calls to continue clean government and impartial courts against Hubbellism.
The Bayless Pulp and Paper dam breach unleashed a flood that destroyed Austin and Costello, killing hundreds and leaving injured and homeless. State constabulary take charge as rescue parties search wreckage through the night.
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