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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
MEXICO INSISTS ToRREON
HAS FAILED no FALI

Mexico city. April An the
newspapers IN Mexico city today
published Washington dispatch re-
lating that Rear Admiral Frank
Fletcher has advised the state de
partment that the news circulated Of
the fan of the city of Torreon Is false.
The dispatch also states that the rear
admiral advised Washington OF the
arrival on Saturday az Torreon of
General Mas and General De Moure,
the federal commanders.
An editorial IN RI Diaro today says;
From an international point Of
Wow President Wilson's nolicy toward
Mexico has suffered blow which
not only in the United States but in
Europe has had cruel ring FOR the
good name OF American diplomacy
After quoting anti-administratlon
extracts from New York papers, and
referring Ia the retirement of John
nassett Moore from the counselorship
OF the state department, the article
concludes:
Under universal pressure u has
been decided to adopt as "a guide foi
future policy the result Of the con
test at ToTreon. II the Mexican ted
cral government triumphs over the
rebellion, President Wilson viii sec
himself obliged to change his policy
in favor OF the actual government OF
Mexico. II the rebellion wilma th,
American government VIII intervene
IN some form The rebels viii moi
accede 10 power. since they offer ns
guarantee TO civilization"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
DIgEARY DAY FOR VOTERS.
NETTING FOR MOi:kfsfe'

Election day opened in Aibuquer-
que with light rain falling and pros
poets for an ali-day downpour which
came near to being Justified by the
later conduct OF the weather. Al
thoneh the skies showed a tendcnc,
10 clear about the noon hour, the
clouds returned early In the after
noon and closed the afternoon with
a steady drizzle that made voiins
hard work for the voter and a dreary
task for the poll workers OF whom
there were large numbers in all four
wards.
There was heavy early vote and
the Republican forces appeared TO
have "a stronger nne-up all during the
morning hours forcing their men 10
the polls with "a regularity that fore
hodcd 40 for the Democratic ticket.
In fact. up 10 the noon hour the out
look was an Republican. so far as
anyone could tell,
with the afternoon. however, "a
change came In all OF the wards ana
II was admitted by everyone that the
Democratic ticket was rapidly gaining
I up to the time the Herald went To
press
The vest pocket vote predomlnates
in this election it being admitted that
fully eighty per cent OF the ballots
east were brought To the polls pre-
I pared ana rolled up ready Go drop in
1 the box. This fact makes amy accur-
ate forecast of the result impossible.
! The day has passed without dis
order Of any kind and with little Of
the usual pickering "a the polls. There
has been some challenging. few
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
PANA COUNTY BALLoTs
STOLEN FROM CLERK

Decatur. H.. April Town Clerk
Walter Lester dashed into police
headquarters az pana at 4 o'clock
this morning and reported that he
had been held up by twenty-five
armed men and robbed Of 3 00O cleo
tlon ballots As "a result Pam town
ship win not be able to vote on tho
liquor question today.
Printers had been working an
niRht to get out the liquor question
ballots. As soon ms they were
printed they were entrusted To Les
ter and he started tO his office with
them lie said he was unable TO
Identity auy of the men.
The attack came after vigorous
attempt made to keep the wet and
dry question OF the ballot. \
mandamus was issued last week 10
compel Lester to have ballots print
ed on the question An effort IL be-
ing made 90 have more printed 50
that the election can take place to-
day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

Trinidad, colo, April 1--Voting
proceeded quietly during the forenoon
at Aguilar. the only coal camp In Las
AnimnH county where a municipal
election WIS held today The militia
under Major y, J. iiamrock kept n
close watch but was not called on 10
quell any disturbance.
james Anderson, a union labor cam
didate. Is opposed by George W. Nor
man, citigen's candidate FOR mayor.
Tho halloting was spirited, particu-
larly in view of the fact that strikers
M the Aguilar tent colony were per-
United 10 vote although the colony is
located outside the municipal limits
This was under "a decision by District
Judge A. W. McHendlrc last week in
which he refused TO grnat an injunc-
tion asked by supporters Of the cit
izcns' ticket 90 restrain residents ui
the tent colony from voting.
Today's election be- the FIRST iu which
"A labor candidate has been put for
ward in the southern Colorado coal
district. The election was preceded
by a heated and bitter campaign.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

votes having been refused by both
sides because OF lack OF the statutory
residence period.
The Prospect at Four O'clock.
The Evening Heraid's last poll OF
the wards was made at 4 o'clock and
showed the following:
First wsrd---votes cast. sFh; to-
tai vote or ward, $50: both sides
claiming ward by 25 to so votes. and
both admitting result close.
Second Ward--vote cast, t37; to-
tai vote OF ward. $50. Admitted TO
have gone for Boalright by from SO
TO 100.
Third ward-votes cast. 4ss; to-
tai vote OF ward, 100; claimed by
both sides Admitted by both sides
In doubt.
Fourth ward--vote cast. 66a. to-
tai vote OF ward. I.t00. Admitted Go
have gone for Sellers by from 100
up.
There is no way to get at any re-
suit ON tho clerk ana treasurer, al
though Tom Hughes and Al Good
rich. Il Is claimed by the Repnbli-
cans, are running ahead Of Boat
right
In the First ward. McQuade. DEM
ocrat IL said TO be running ahead OF
Mayor Sellers. In the Second ward
the Republican candidate is elected.
In the third ward the race between
Gilbert, Democrat. and Hanson. Re-
publican, 10 very close. The Han
! ron men admitted late this afternoon
! that they were uneasy over the re-
suit Gilbert claims 90 he elected
| by safe majority. Practically the
whole native vote OF the ward was
east for him.
/ In the Fourth ward II In believed
that Il. l.. Hust, Democrat. has de-
| feated W II. Barney. although Il IN
admitted that Mayor Sellers Is run
ming far ahead Of the ticket in tho
/ Fourth
II Is believed that the number ot
| scratched tickets Is very large, and
on this account. and because OF tho
large vote the Judges probably WA
hc late In announcing the result.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
ATTACK ON RESERVE
BANK LOCATIONS Is
CONTINUED IN HOUSE
my Leased Wire TO Evening IIeraId.T

IBy Leased Wire 90 Evening IIeraId.Y
Washington. April I--Seiection %
the twelve federal reserve bank
cities was assaulted and defended
again today Ia the house.
Representative Dupre Democrat,
OF Louisiana, speaking Tor New Or
leans, which got no bank, denoune-
ed the locations as unfair
Republican Leader Mann said
large percentage Of the people be-
heyed that plan had worked out ln
q partisan way.
Anybody can see.p he added.
'that the lines OF trade were not fol-
lowed IN the designation OF the
cities"
Baltimore's protest al having been
left of the list WAS voiced By Repre-
sentative Linthieum. Democrat.
Senator Ransdeil asked 10 have
the New orleans map meeting reso-
olutions attacking the reserve hank
locations read Ia the senate. but
iioke Smith objected and after a
sharp exchange senator REnsdeil
gave up the attempt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
MATAMoRAs CONFIRMS REPORT
on FIGHTING IN TAMPICO

brownsville, Tex, April Flight
ina was in progress In the streets Of
TampiCo last night. according 60 "A
brief dispatch received today by "a
ronmtutionallst officer In Matamoras
rran aenerai Isiin CRhniiero. who "
az Victoria. The message said the
federal gUnboat at Tamplco has been
forced tn retreat by the cannonading
Of the constltutlonaiiEts.
The Tampico federal garrison IL
believed 10 number about 1000 men,
but IL is said SO be greFtiy outnum-
bercd by the attacking reDeis. Rein
furcements from san Luis Potosi for
the Tampico federals have been
checked in their forward movement
by the rebel general, Carrera Torres,
according TO the message.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
Both Sides Four O'clock Claim Victory and Both Sides Ad
nit that the Result will be Very Close Second Ward
for BOatright. Fourth Ward Heavy for Sellers, with
First and Third Debatablc Ground
CLOSE TO TWO THOUSAND VOTES
HAD Been CAST UP TO FOUR O'CLOCK

At four oc cockth Of Albuquerque
in admitted by supporters OF
candidate Mr. Boaight
side CLAIM a victory admit
Of which includes
the foretold with
cracy unuia ate the re
second wardu una Republican
four whc poll the majority
for estimated fifty hun
drod and tweuty-fiy
Mayor Sellers and by
a majority yarIously hundred 20
oubl
majority in the ard a small
Up TO a of had been In the
four wards the heaviest city
hat he 2s00 large
from places
bodies of M plOyed
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
Fate of Three Thousand Sa-
looms Rests in the Balance
in TOday's Election with
Women Casting Ballots
MORE THAN 100000
REGISTERED IN CHICAGO
Indications are that Every
Precinct Where Saloon is Is.
sue will be Closed by Femi-
nine Votes.
my Leased Wire TO Evening Herald.

by Leased Wire To Evening Herald.
Chicago. April 7--On the votes TO-.
day of newly enfrancnised women
depended the fate of more than 5000
saloons in Illinois. outside of Chi
cage In 31i townships la 81 coun-
ties they went TO the polls ana Off
cially expressed their attitude tow
ard the liquor traffic.
Fifiy thousand doWn-state women
are eligible to vote.
Every available policeman and
deputy sheriffs were az the polls Ia
Springfield To prevent trouble.
For the first time in the history
OF Chicago women went today to the
polls and enjoyed equal rights with
men In an aldermanic election. More
, than ei7,500 women and i5h ESQ
mon had registered Most ~ the in-
terest in today's election WAS In the
success Of the nine women candi-
dates for the council and the general
result of the women's votes
one of the propositions voted on
today provides for the building of "A
comprehensive subway system NJ a
cost of si3O. 0O0. coo.
The polls opened at s o'clock and
I closed az Z o'clock.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
Woman Suffrage
Results in
Shooting
Illinois Man Uses Pistol OH
Wife in Effort to Make Her
go to the Polls and Vote
tnJ Leased Wire to rvenlng herald. !

tIiy Leased Wire 20 rvenlng herald. !
Aurora, lll, April john ilaegel
colorcd, o. year old. is charged hY
the police with shooting ana Killing
his wife after learning that she haJ
gone 20 the polls and east her nrst
ballot in his absence. Haegel says
that he slapped Mrs Haegel and that
she was so humiliatod that she shot
herself The fatal wound. howeN ca,
was in the back of the brain
Haegel told the police that both hr
and his wife had Intended 10 vote
against the saloon but that he hao
cNactcd e promise from her To- go tu
the polls with him. He WAS indig-
nant. ne said, when she had not kept
her word.
CLIFFORD Adams. colored. who was IN
the Haegel home. says that Mrs. Haze
gel shot herself He says the story
the husband tells Is true. He Is the
only witness.
The news OF the election shooting
added 90 intense excitement already
existing here Charges by the weis
that the drys we're challenging every
one ct their women voters 10 gel
them go confused tehy would not
know no VITO vote brought a number
Of clashes az the polls.
Early today "A dry worker. Jonn
Aurenhcomer, was set upon anc
beaten Several other dry worker.
Srre also attached but escaped ser.
ious injury
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
ExPEIIING sPARNIARDs NOT
NEW POLICY. SAYS CAItRANzA

Junroz. Mexico. April THE pol
ley OF cXpelling Spaniards from Mex
leo ~ settled one with the rebel
government. Il was learned here to-
day Assuming that the revolution
lists viii continue their victorious
march aouthward. spaniards In all
new territory taken viii be expelled
AS were those from Torreun.
The policy is not new, but was per-
foctiy understood between General
Carranza and General villa at the
outset OF the campaign. st Torreon
he acted In accordance with this un-
derstanding. which II Is pointed out
explains why General Carranza was
not consulted. The understanding
had been reached long before and d,
only required of General villa that hc
report what steps he had taken.
General Carmnza, 10 is stated au-
thoritatively. regards the expulsion
OF enemies of his cause OF whatever
nationality as n right sanctioned by
precedent of many wars, and one
which he is disposed To adhere "a
despite possible protests from other
governments.
The Spaniards OF Torreou had not
departed this forenoon. but h was
expected that their trains would gel
under way by night on the trip To ~
Paso.
General Carranza himself viii con
duct the Investigations Of the rights
0f individual Spaniards To return q
TOrrcOn.
Each one vii be allowed To testif,
for himself and 10 present afiidaviti
thGt De never vgiliiolls worked hGainsl
the constitutionnlists. In the majority
of eases. however. the rebels claim
10 have convincing Information Of th'
adverse political activities of th'
Spaniurds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
BATTLE NOW RAGING in
STREETS OF TAMPICO

no sacking or pillaging has been per-
mitted. Under penalty of fine. orders
were issued for the cleansing and WA
tering of the city; hight and water
service is in operation railway ana
telegraph service with Durango was
resumed on Apri 3, and the street
car lines are In operation. No for
clgncra have been hurt or killed.
The cabinet discussed the Mexican
situation. Confidential reports from
official sources in Mexico were re-
ceived saying the Huerta forces were
concentrating for an attack to re-
take Torreon. No details were given
hut officials here look for another
battle soon. ia which the rebels will
be confronted with the task of keep
In gthe fruits OF their hard fought
battle.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT
ISSUE IN KANSAS CITY

Kansas City, April T.-Commission
government was an issue In today's
election. which opened with brisk
voting.
Municipal elections we're held today
In Joplin. ~. Joseph and Seaalia. Mo.
as well as In many OF tie smaller
cities OF Kansas faE
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
Young HarOard Man
Is Commissioner
of Police
Mayor Mitchell Answers oft
Repeated Question by Ap-
pointing Arthur H. Woods
to Great New York Job

fRy LEASED Wire 90 Evening Herald. ]
New York, April Mayor Mitchell
today answered the question ask a
most often since he took oiiice, by ap-
pointing Arthur u. Woods. one OF his
secretaries. police commissioner.
Mr.. Woods. a young Harvard grad
uate, former newspaper man, skilled
Investigator ana several years ago a
deputy police commissioner under
Commissioner Theodore ningham, viii
take Office tomorrow.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
NEW WORKERS. VOTE
ON CONVENTION CASE

New York. April THE question
OF whether a convention shall be
called In 1913 for the revision of the
state constitution attracted but few
voters "a the polls today, The lack
OF interest in the referendum vote
was duo to the fact that Republicans,
Democrats and Proeressives declar-
ed in their platforms In favor OF
calling convention,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
LOCAL OPTION AND
SOCIALISM IN WISCONSIN

Milwaukee, Wis, April 1.-Sociailsts
were out in force today in an effort ~
elect Emil seidel, mayor over Gerhard
A. Radirn. non partisan eandmatc for
reelection.
There were local option selections
In several cities throughout the state.
including Madison. the capital
James G. Kerwin, for Justice Of the
supreme court. has no opposition.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

PuobIol Colo, April I'-Ihc fcderaI
grand jury for Colorado convened
here today In connection with the an
nual spring session OF the United
states district court. Among other
matters TO be considered by the jury
will be the case % Orson Adams,
former head of the dcfunct Mesa
county bank of Grand Junction, which
he is charged with having wrecked.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
VILLA SEEKING TO RESTORE
ORDER N TOitNEON

Washington, April l.-plspatches
from Consular Agent Carothcrs at
Torreon were summarized today az
the state department as follows;
Information received at the state
department covering conditions la
Tofrcun ana Gomez Paiucio Indicate
that efforts are being made hy the
forces under GencraS villa 10 restore
order and normg. condition. EN-
ccllent order Is being maintained and
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
IImyy Vote In waI.cnburr.

Walsenhurg. Colo. April 1.-A
heavy vote was poilod today in tho
municipal election here. Peter Krier,
heading an independent ticket backed
by the labor element, was opposed
for mayor by - r. Cowine OF the
Taxpayers ticket. The voting was
quiet. Both sides predict victory.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

Gallup. y. ~, April THE cleo
tion of the Republican town board Is
claimed here this afternoon over the
fusion candidates. The fight II a hot
one. however. and the result will be
close. The sewer and water bonds.
Ia h said, have carried by the ne'es-
aary muloritica.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
LIQUOR THE ISSUE
IN MINNESOTA CITIES

81. Paul. MINI, April THE liquor
license question was an issue In "A
score OF Minnesota cities today. I'M
der the local option law of 1919 many
cities voted for the FIRST time ON tine
license question.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

BIDS FOR FIVE NEW SHOP
BUILDINGS OPENED FRIDAY

Official railroad received Al
of OF
In
he Manager r. C.
Engineer n Bisbee.
In construction OF
understood the bids 10
be con
siruclon plans
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
Icn Mn. In Ro-McII.

Roswell y. Al. April The cleo
tion OF j. smith lea, Democratic
candidate for mayor, and the entire
Democratic ticket is conceded hy am
overwhelming majority There Is
little interest and light vote.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

congressional district TO choose SUI
coss9r 10 the late Robert u. nremcr.
The president attracted national at
tention % the local contest by lndors-
Ing James }. O'Byrne. the Democratic
candidate.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

New York. April 7. - Dr. Joseph
ID Bryant died this afternoon In ID.
Vincenrs hospital OF diabetes. lie
had been la the institation since
March II. Dr. bryant formerly was
president OF the American Medical
dissertation. he was 90 years old.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
RECORD VOTE ON THE
SALOON IN QUINCY

quincy. IN. Aprn :. - ouinoy's
first local option election Is polling
record vote u is estimated that
l. 600 votes viii bc polled almost
half of which viii be those of wo-
men. The untl-saloon campaign has
been hard fought
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
THREE TuoUsAND WOMEN
NOrE IN AURORA

Aurora, m. April Women. taxi
ing advantage of their first opportu-
nifty To- vote on the saloon question.
stormcd IN, polls today. Before
noon. with $500 votes cast, 5000 Of
them were those OF women.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

A telephone message 10 the Herald
this afternoon stated that y. y. Old
ham. Democrat. would be elected
mayor there practically without op-
position
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
bACA HAS LEAD IN
BALLOTING At
SANTA FE
Believed at Four O'clock that
DemOcratic-P Progressive Can
didat will Win. Election
Close.
Especial dispatch 10 EvssIas neralaI

Santa re, y. NJ, April i-R. L.
Baca ia said 20 have a small lead IN
today'a election over W. g.. Sargent.
Republican. and his election ls
claimed 10y a small majority, although
the result viii be close. Baca has a
majority in the First and Second
wards and claims majority Ia the
Third and Fourth. although these are
claimed also hy the Republicans. u
is admitted that the result win DE
close.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

East Las NcRns, \. NJ, April .
with bat one ticket Ia the neld there
b but little, Interest In today's eicc-
tion. The .6te will be very light IN
the, old town Romero. Republican.
ioriiy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
Mnnlana Citr IsIctlon..

Helena. Mont, April TN the Hell
ena city election yesterday the Re-
publlcans elected a mayor. city treas
urcr and two aldermen
In Missoula the Socialists elected
two commissioners and the city was
placed undor Socialist rule. The So
cialists were successful In butte
electing three councilmen. This gives
them nine ln the council against seven
Of other parties.
The mayor also Il a Socialist
Local issues were voted on In other
cities. A. Lowistown the women voted
10 remove hacks from the mair
street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07
Mexico City Still Refuses to
Accept Truth of the Capture
of Torreon by General Villa
GUILL0TINE READY FOR
USE ON ALL TRAITORS
Enemies of Constitutionalists
in San Luis Potosi will be
Separated from Heads with
Homemade Instrument.

us tsssn,i Wirc 10 rst-utRg nrrsid.
. Juarez Mexico, April IA =
. report officially given out here =
. today states that General Anbal- =
. lcro was fighting in the streets =
. nf Tampscu yesterday and ex- =
. pected To capture the city soon.
Q cnbnileru's report was sent TO
. General Pablo GonzbleN VINO '
. forwarded IL from Matamoras =
. last night
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

Paterson. ~ j., April 7.--President
Wilson's policies and Socialism were
the main Issues in special election
held today in the seventh New Jersey
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-04-07

TODAY's NEWS TODAY--You get
II In she HERALD. Trny CENTS n
month or as cents a week delivered
az your door, atty cents by mail.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-05-19

WASHINGTON, May l8.-Presdml Wilson today told the
American who leave for the mediation conference
Niagara Falls Ont that the United States will keep troops at Vera Cruz
until there S a definite settlement Of the Mexican problem.
Ibe president the American Justice Lamar Of the
United States supreme Frederick w Lehman former solicitor gen
ca and Diplomatic Secretary III Peya Dodge specific instructions
They told place themselves receptive mood and proposals
from he three South American medao But the time he outlined
@ peace seemed him conditioned o4 be elimination the Huerta d
mnstaon and the establishment Of strong provisional government which
would conduct election giving far treatment to all factions and parties
guaranteeing solution o the agaan problem and other in
luaI difficulties which have bred revolution
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-05-19
ELIMINATION Of HUERTA
AGREED Upon BY MEXICAN
ENJOYS PROVIDED PROPER
GOVERNMENT T|SSUBSTITUTED
PRESIDENT OUTLINES POLICY
TO BE PURSUED BY AMERICAN
REPRESENTATIVES AT CONFERENCE

Whole Situation in Wa-ton Republic Is to Be Considered
With View to Composing Differences Between COnsttu-
OnaistS and FederaS; Caranza Probably Not to Be Per-
med to Establish Himself as Dictator Public Land Dis
bution Under Plan Outlined by MediatOrs but Not Yet
Submitted; Matter Has Passed Beyond Mere Question Of
Enforcing Reparaton for Insult to Flag and Arrest Of Blue
Jackets at TampiCo.