19 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1913
Page
1
Provisional Mexican President Huerta declares he does not intend to quit his present post. He states resignation would only come if he were buried beneath the ground, a stark remark reflecting his firm stance amid the political crisis.
The head of the republic asserts peace will be restored soon and that he has ample funds. He promises elections will proceed as scheduled, emphasizing stability and readiness for a rapid transition.
Circulars urging support for General Huerta circulate from Campeche to the west coast as President Huerta declares he has no resignation planned. He pledges to reestablish peace within the law and outlines military moves toward Torreon and Durango, denying reports of a train blast and Americans ordered to leave.
Spokane report shows former U S ambassador Henry Lane Wilson defending Provisional President Huerta as legal, warning Wilson administration must back Huerta to avoid chaos. He cites Mexico’s lower class, American property, and the Madero era, arguing intervention only with permanent presence.
Reported sightings and rumors fill the capital as President Huerta is said to have resigned and fled. Col Aguila and his son-in-law search multiple haunts before locating him in the palace. No truth to Americans being ordered out. cables and anxieties spread among residents about leaving or closing businesses.
Washington officials heard rumors that Provisional President Huerta would resign or had fled Mexico City with Blanquet to succeed him. The State Department noted Huerta did not intend to resign and officials doubted any cabinet approval. Some officials thought Huerta could use the claim to justify future candidacy in the October 26 election.
Waldron summaries report that Winston Spencer Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty advocates Maes Proposition to Germany for England. the item notes a push toward an international treaty to halt warship construction.
President Wilson meets with the Republican leader in the upper chamber to clear the atmosphere. The conference aims to ease partisan tensions and foster smoother consideration of major measures.
An immigrant, described as a militant lender, faces deportation procedures after detention at Ellis Island. The report notes the room recently used by Cipriano Castro, highlighting the political tensions surrounding the case.
Winston Churchill urges a worldwide pause in battleship construction as an international compact. He calls on Germany to delay two ships in exchange for four British ships next year, arguing such parallel action could spark global disarmament and free billions for humankind. He frames the plan as feasible if France Britain Austria and Italy halt shipbuilding, hinting the United States and Japan might follow.
Chicago October 18 three hundred inmates of Hogan's Flop a ten cent lodging house were vaccinated after health authorities learned John Scarry a smallpox patient slept there Thursday night Four city physicians and six policemen conducted the operation on four floors as twenty lodgers escaped by a fire escape and reserves were summoned to guard the building during the massive vaccination effort.
In Havre on October 18 the crew of the French liner La Touraine receiving honors for rescuing Volturno passengers. Second Captain Rousselet and Lieutenants Tzenic Lebaron Royer and Mate Coutre cited with first class gold medals. Twenty seven seamen and stokers awarded silver medals.
President Wilson pushes currency reform through Senate committees with Republican cooperation. assurances of swift action and no partisan delay. A three week committee review after Oct 25 is planned, with bankers visiting to advise on amendments. Travelers' checks issuance via a federal reserve bank was proposed by John Overmeyer.
The body of Mrs May Hollander a domestic was found in the smaller lake at City park today Authorities believe she committed suicide due to an incurable disease and her utter despair is noted in the report.
Washington reports banker J. J. Keegan of Phoenix Arizona is recommended for the collector of internal revenue for the New Mexico and Arizona district. Appointment by the president is expected. If approved the office will move from Santa Fe to Phoenix. Manuel B. Otero currently holds the post.
Emmeline Pankhurst arrives in New York and is detained at Ellis Island on deportation orders. An appeal is filed with Immigration Commissioner Caminett for Washington while habeas corpus options and legal defenses are pursued. She argues bias in questioning and recalls her incendiary speeches while denying calls to harm lives.
An adviser aligned with authorities prepared to cite the government in support of Mrs. Pankhurst's case. He left tonight for Washington with the inquiry board minutes to bolster the governmental position.
Washington reports state that immigration commissioner Caminetti has the Pankhurst case, with records sent by mail and expedited review planned. A final decision by Acting Secretary Post seems likely by Monday, as protests and sympathy inquiries flow from suffrage groups and UK contacts.
Suffragists from all factions join in a mass meeting to protest denying Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst entry to the United States. A resolution is sent to President Wilson and a Bureau will push objections to Washington. Jane Addams and Ella Flagg Young speak for dignified entry and nonmilitant methods.
A noisy demonstration greeted former New York Governor Sulzer as he prepared to leave the Executive Mansion. Algany friends presented Loving Gap 19 in a public event signaling local support amid transition.
In Albany on October 18 a large crowd gathered at the executive mansion to honor William Sulzer with a loving cup. Amid cheers for a possible future presidential run, mention of Charles F. Murphy drew groans as Sulzer reaffirmed his break with Tammany Hall. He plans to leave the mansion for Cooperstown then resume travel.
In Perry Iowa on October 18 a six year old son of Jap Robinson living west of the city fired a .22 caliber rifle, accidentally wounding his baby sister. Doctors say she will survive but be disfigured for life.
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