28 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
1
Riotous conditions in southern Colorado trigger disarmament efforts as authorities warn the vote may be invalid under law. Gov actions loom with a strike situation considered serious and likely to require armed force to restore order.
Secretary of Navy states in Mobile that the great waterway will bring untold good, though efficiency gains may not be doubled. He argues strategic and economic benefits will accrue despite measured improvements.
Secretary Daniels told delegates that the Panama Canal will greatly aid naval mobility and coast defense but will not double navy efficiency or army size. He recalled the Oregon and Spanish American War feats and warned the canal changes require fortifications and funding, not massive troop increases.
President Wilson spoke at Mobile during the seventh annual Southern Commercial congress with Major Oscar Underwood and Secretary Daniels among the speakers. Talks focused on Latin America policy and boosting American merchant marine to capitalize on the Panama Canal opening, stressing that national shipping control is key to greater trade.
Gen Jose Diaz Ordaz died in Vera Cruz as Felix Diaz stays under guard in a hotel while investigators probe election methods. General Diaz avoids streets as American officials study the unrest, arrests, and possible deportation of I Ham. A new signal light near the American consulate sparks diplomatic concern over communications with ships.
Senator Gore of Oklahoma pledged immediate consideration of farm relief measures after the currency bill, proposing a Europe-inspired rural credit plan to loan farmers at 4 percent interest. Agricultural experts from multiple states and foreign countries discussed soils, tillage, livestock, and moisture strategies for dry periods. The International Farm Women congress opened with Mrs. Belle Van Dorn Herbert urging better farm surroundings for women and children, noting rural exodus. Oregon received a silver loving cup for the best exhibit at the congress expo.
The report states England will take no steps in the current Mexico prospect until after consulting the United States. It notes the present situation remains unsettled as diplomacy continues between the two nations.
Report from Mexico City notes no clear result from Sundays elections. Catholics promise an early statement on Federico Gamboa in the federal district while Huerta Blanquet supporters claim majorities in several towns. Ayuntamiento to meet November 2 to act on ballots. German cruiser Hertha's officers arrive. minister Aldape explains legality hinges on fair returns from a majority of districts.
London newspapers comment on the Mexican election with parallels to U S political tension before the Cuban war. The Chronicle notes similarities to U S affairs while the Daily News calls the election a farce and questions Fluerta’s attempt to draw Europe into U S conflicts.
Washington reports British policy toward Huerta remains tied to the election outcome as the United States awaits Mexico City’s official result. Secretary Bryan declines comment on a possible note or broader Mexican policy while President Wilson is away in Mobile.
Milk consumers are to have representation in the national dairy show affairs. The national council announced that state authorities will appoint delegates to the next council to present consumer viewpoints, with three delegates from each state. Br Ral of the agriculture department noted the plan.
Denver dispatch reports Governor Ammons ends talks with operators and strikers and orders 28 companies totaling 1,107 men of the Colorado National Guard to assume control of southern Colorado coal districts. martial law, disarmament, saloon closures, and protection of workers are announced with Red Cross and hospital units accompanying the troops.
Pueblo Colorado October 27 Word arrived from Barnes operator that the company bridge near Ludlow had been dynamited. He reported shots in the area and refused further questions saying the wires were tapped and he did not want to talk while the situation remained dangerous.
In Trinidad Colorado on October 27 more than 125 strikers battled a mile away from steel car loads of mine guards traveling over the line. The clash lasted about thirty minutes as workers pressed their strike action against guarded trains in a coal region.
Rail traffic halted after Ludlow strikers fire on a Colorado & Southern train near the tent colony. Guards return fire injuring three, while five newspaper correspondents observe from a safe distance as guards aim to quell the confrontation. Subpoenas will summon mine officials and union leaders before a U S grand jury to probe strike violence and Sherman act concerns.
Denver reports a 95 man guard party led by Deputy Sheriff Felts reached Tabasco mine near Trinidad at 7 p m to clear hills of strikers and lift the siege. In a Berwind area exchange of fire, two or three attackers were killed and five wounded while the guards suffered no casualties.
Dawson New Mexico October 27 hundreds of miners with un abated effort had recovered 201 bodies from the debris of Stag Canon mine No 2 of the Stag Canon Fuel company after an explosion last Wednesday. The remaining 62 are expected to be recovered within a day or two as normal conditions return and work resumes at mine No 4 with bodies sent to the cemetery for burial.
Commissioner Sells of the Indian bureau approves a lease by the Osage Indians and Prairie Oil and Gas Co covering 400 acres near Cleveland Ohio. The deal pays a one sixth royalty and a cash bonus of 225000 the largest Osage lease bonus to date and about 115000 above the next highest offer.
President Wilson asserts in a notable speech that material interests must not override human liberty. He defines the nation's stance toward Latin American nations as principled and independent and warns against pursuing wealth at the expense of moral standards.
President Woodrow Wilson addressed the Southern Commercial Congress in Mobile with a clear policy aim toward Latin America. He warned against foreign concessions and urged emancipation from foreign enterprises, stressing liberty and mutual understanding among American republics, with closer ties and shared prosperity on the horizon.
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