28 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1912
Page
1
The Supreme Court of Mexico orders a review of a court martial finding that Diaz faces a military death sentence. Civil authorities will examine the case to determine the appropriate process and potential execution method.
Rebel bands remain active across the republic and the revolt shows no quick end. Public authorities report continued uprisings and clashes as leaders refuse clemency amid ongoing military operations and political strain.
General Felix Diaz and officers Zerat Mignoi Lima were condemned to death by court martial in Vera Cruz. Sentences also include ten years and two years imprisonments for other officers and officials. Public reaction ran high as proceedings drew criticism for lack of defense and transparency.
General Fe Ux Ding and three confederates were sentenced to death by a court martial in Vera Cruz. The military court ordered a suspension of the sentence on seeking civil review while Diaz’s case awaits trial placement, fueling fears of authority clashes and delaying final fate. Prominent appeals for clemency to President Madero have been declined.
A report from Vera Cruz details continued rebel activity in Yucatan Tehuantepec and surrounding regions. It notes Diaz loyalists and Col Diag Ordaz still at large, fears of a capital advance reduced by ammunition shortages, and a court martial at Vera Cruz sentencing several officers with execution suspended.
Reports from El Paso indicate near martial law conditions along the border as General E Steever enforces stricter orders from Washington. The War Department may arrest suspects for neutrality violations and there is talk of moving to arm expeditions into Mexico. General Leonard A Wood's upcoming visit foreshadows planned border operations by California and Texas departments.
A 25000 emerald gem once given to Ulysses Grant and inherited by Nellie Grant Sartoris Jones is feared lost beyond recovery. The ring disappeared six months ago when dropped into a Fifth Avenue hotel bathroom water vent, with a search ongoing until now.
President Taft urges extending credit through cooperative societies to create rural banks for farmer benefit. He calls for provisions to support agricultural finance via cooperative groups and rural financial institutions.
President Taft urges adoption of co operative credit modeled on German Raiffeisen banks to aid small farmers. He cites Germany showing five billion dollars in annual business with deposits around 370 dollars and loans near 150 dollars, noting strong farmer control and low interest. He compares to mutual savings and local U S examples and says letters show serious interest.
President Taft returns to Washington after nearly two months away planning to stay through election writing his Message to Congress. He intends to monitor political developments and confer with Republican leaders while remaining in the capital. He will attend the New York launching of the dreadnought and may vote early in Cincinnati.
Elaborate ceremonies mark the dedication of a grand cathedral in Denver as Archbishop Pitaval celebrates Mass with high clergy in attendance.
Theodore Roosevelt celebrated his fifty fourth birthday indoors at Sagamore Hill as physicians reported marked healing progress from his bullet wound. Drs. Lambert and Brewer dressed the wound and noted edema in chest muscles, but Roosevelt plans to speak Wednesday night and return to Oyster Bay after. A Boston woman gifted a small oil painting and other visitors included Mrs Roosevelt, Mrs Straus, and prominent supporters as telegrams poured in.
A statement from progressive national headquarters says Colonel Roosevelt thanks supporters for letters and telegrams after the Milwaukee attack. It notes thousands of messages could not be answered personally and asks senders to accept apologies if any were mislaid or unaddressed.
Ten Thousand people attended a solemn service in Denver for the dedication of the Immaculate Conception cathedral. Cardinal Merry del Val sent a papal message read by Cardinal John Farley. Archbishop Glennon preached on the sanctity of the Church contrasting modern distraction with gospel ideals. The event featured Governor Shafroth and the acting mayor, with a mass and processions through city streets.
Archbishops Glennon and Matz presided over Pontifical high mass at the cathedral with Cardinal Farley present. A ten thousand strong street parade followed, reviewed by officials including Governor Shafroth and Acting Mayor McGauran. Cardinal Farley and Bishop Matz to host a reception tomorrow night before departing for Los Angeles.
Golden Colorado February 7 192? a man named Cass Rass aged 45 of Arvada was found dead west of town by boys at play a bullet through his head a revolver nearby authorities believe he ended his own life the victim suffered from tuberculosis
A 1912 act defines bribery in elections. It sets penalties from fifty to five hundred dollars and two to six months in jail, plus disqualification from office. The law targets money gifts to influence votes and forbids coercive conduct by employers and officials.
Morning Journal reports John Wannamaker asserts core election issues center on monetary policy tariff transportation and labor. He questions the suitability of a candidate with no executive experience and argues for cautious reforms under the current constitution amid tariff led wage concerns.
Boston mass Oct 27 after his harsh flag in Massachusetts yesterday Governor Hiram Johnson rested today K Davis member of the New York headquarters visited for a conference with the governor They conferred for an hour and Davis returned to New York Johnson will speak in Maine today at Portland and on Tuesday in Connecticut The following day his only engagement is at Madison Square Garden His campaign likely closes with three upstate New York events and one speech in New York City the night before election.
In St. Petersburg on October 27 the physicians report Crown Prince Alexis rests well. They say his general condition is improving with a temperature of 100 and pulse around 120.
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