State Fair 15 Under Way Be Best Ever Held
Perfect weather helps materially to make the formal opening of the annual exposition auspicious.
07 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
1
Perfect weather helps materially to make the formal opening of the annual exposition auspicious.
Governor McDonald opened the fair with a brief address at Tracton Park stating the event is state supported and statewide. Ralph C. Ely of Deming followed with a short speech as fair commission president while Mayor Sellers introduced the governor to a large crowd.
The exhibit tents filled repeatedly as carpenters rushed to finish stands for the poultry and livestock displays. Fifteen face horses and 6600 chickens entered for judging drew crowds, while Carnival companies added midway shows making the street fair the largest yet seen in the city.
Salazar riding a twin cylinder machine led from lap four to the finish in 6:58 as Guy briefly led at the Start. A. Johnson held third until the eighth lap when H. Dough moved ahead to claim third. Civ stayed close, but Salazar maintained the edge to secure the top money.
President Wilton began his trust reform push for the December session after a conference with Senator Newlands of Nevada, chairman of the interstate commerce committee. He plans talks with Representative Clayton and other lawmakers as reforms to curb holding companies, stock watering, price discrimination, and to define reasonable business size.
The Tecumcral Clayton and Eastern New M Entico region hosts a full fair day with bands, dances, and a Grand Lodge gathering. A Rebekah Assembly, a Medicina of New Mexico Funeral Directors event, and a Commercial Club meeting are listed alongside a busy carnival midway with free acts. A doublesheader baseball game Albuquerque versus Silver City and Santa Rita is scheduled, plus several races and aviator demonstrations. A parade of carnival bands concludes the afternoon program.
President Wilson faces a push to pass a currency measure as Sulzer is charged amid deep political strife. The report notes efforts to influence court action, a storm over Nome and polar waters, and remarks on safeguarding household effects and labor.
President Wilson plans to confer with Democratic senators to push the currency bill through by year end. Hitchcock of Nebraska Reed of Missouri and OGorman of New York favor extending hearings two weeks, delaying final work. Other four democrats on the committee—Owen Pomorenc Hollis and Shafroth—prefer immediate action.
Reported by morning journal special from Piedras Negras Mexico says General Maas federal commander forced constitutional lines at Poyotées and expected to seize Piedras Negras within ten hours. Refugees sought shelter on the American side as authorities enforce a strict Mexico quarantine and refugees are held.
Outside help is needed as Nome endures a devastating storm that wrecked the electric light plant and cut telephone service. Two miles of coastal terrain were submerged, 200 houses demolished, and losses exceed 1.5 million dollars. Fire broke out amid wreckage, and relief efforts prepare to evacuate needy residents.
The revenue cutter Bear is en route from Unalaska toward Nome. no official storm report has yet reached here. The ship is expected to arrive in a day or two and a report on local needs will likely follow.
Washington reports tariff receipts at New York on the first day of the new law reaching 25,374 dollars. Usual collections at New York total 514,000 dollars. Seventy percent of all importations are brought in at New York.
New York reports withdrawal of imports from bombd warehouses during the first two business days of the new tariff laws. Totaled 7,500 with duty payments aggregating $B,285,000. Daily withdrawals average about 600.
Readable fragments indicate a forecast for Washington with mentions of Tuesday and Wednesday in the period ahead. No concrete details on temperatures or precipitation are provided in the legible text.
Albany October 6. Governor Sulzer faces impeachment arguments over alleged trading of influence and a $10000 campaign gift from the Ryans. Testimony shows Allan A. Ryan recounted urging actions in Washington while defense compared Sulzer to Paul and questioned the charges as lacking proof.
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack declares the Athletics will win the World Series against New York. He will start Bender Plank and Shaw if needed with pitching decisions pending, and notes tickets sold out while speculators profit and bets run even money.
Mexico City Oct 6 another cabinet shakeup under Huerta leaves only the war portfolio intact. Most ministers move to new departments while two sub-secretaries gain promotion. New lineup includes Manuel Carza Aldape as foreign minister and Adelfo de la Lama as finance minister.
Vice President Marshall spoke to Philadelphia North Presbyters urging a stronger religious influence in politics. He argued for doing right over expediency and cautioned against a state religion while advocating a demonstrably religious American people.
President Wilson plans to send the nomination to the senate this week for Mayor Brand Whitisek of Toledo to serve as minister to Belgium. The appointment signals a high level diplomatic post for the Toledo leader.
Weather predictions cast doubt on the opening game as Matty leads the Mets against Chief Bender’s team in the first World Championship Series contest.
Speculators reap harvest despite efforts of management and the commission to prevent scalping at the Polo Grounds.
Meyers catches for New York and Thomas for Philadelphia in an opening game of the series expected to draw a record crowd. Players may fulfill contracts by writing. Speculators profit from ticket scalping while bookmakers offer odds of 9 to 10 on either club.
Ante headed for Polo Grounds the Athletics and Giants prepare for the 1912 World Series finale amid unsettled weather forecasts. Bets run modestly while fans, players, and managers hold off predictions as McGraw and Mack weigh opening game choices and plans.
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