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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-08
OUTBREAKS RESULT
IN SLAYING OF EIGHT
nv uoonse ,ouss.L SPECIAL LEASED WIRE,

Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dec. T.
Dispatches from La Paz, Bolivia, re-
port that eight civilians were killed
and thirty wounded and one soldier
was killed and several wounded dur
ing the disorders that occurred
wednesday after the sitting Of the
chamber of deputies in La Paz. The
casualties were the result of attempts
by soldiers to disperse an anti-govern-
ment political demonstration.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-08

A dispatch from santiago, Chile,
December 6, said that order had been
re- -establishlished in La Paz and that
the demonstration was not of revo-
lutionary nature.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-08

Regret news; hope for exaggera-
tion tender sympathy and offer all
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-08
la Toilette Was Absent.

Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin,
who also opposed war with Germany.
was absent when the roll call was
taken and did not vote. Later he adj
dressed the senate explaining that he
did not hear the summons to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

remaining week of this session. must en- act Is supply bills. It will however, be possible for the Senate despite the short time remaining to complete it's work Th& upper house, as q matter of fact. has been known, in an emergency, to enact six supply bills in single day.
 THROW OFF DISGUISE
 Just what will be the course Of Presi- dent Wilson cannot be forecast 1t is the belief. however, that he will not appear before Congress until after the cabinet meeting Tuesday On Wednesday, he is expected to demand the right to protect American property and lives on the seas, and to break the food monopolies whions are distressing the poor of New York an<f ether congested centers As to whethor or not he will be able to devise means whereby Congress, of its own voition, will complete its work and adjourn, reniainS to be seen.
 It is known however. that it is his desire to handle the probable clash with Germany without the assistance of Con- gross. It is also known that it is hin opinion that the republicans are handi- 'carping the administration in the very moment when tine administration requires for its best work the cooperation of every American citizen
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It is learned, in this connection. that republicans are hopeful that If congress on March is called in extraordinary session they will manage to acquire con trol of the House. It is learned that they are fearful that if democrats in charge of patronage. are given several summer months in which to manipulate demo crats will organize. Legislation involv- ing revenue must originate in the House If the republicans, as a result of their tactics. makt an extraordinary session necessary. arS trade with independents on the organxation of the House, it is their intentiofto raise revenue not from those who I've profited as result of the European war. but in accordance with their custom. from those who al- ready have too little.
 DEMOCRATS ACCEPT
 While the indications are that demo- crats will organize the House and thus cefeat republicans in their schemes. but the latter may vet succeed in their pur- pose to necessitate an extraordinary ses- sion. In addition to the revenue bill, on which depends the naval and military preparations for war the Senate in the
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new German policy.

In the Senate discussion of the international crisis broke out afresh, and republican attack on the admin istration's failure to take more ag- gressive measures was followed by the introduction of a resolution by Senator Fall, republican, authoriz- ing the President to use the armed forces of the nation to protect Ameri- can rights against the German sea menace. Administration senators, taken by surprise at the action, pro- tested against it, but sent the resolu- tion to the committee without ex- tended debate.
 TO OFFER SUBSTITUTE
 It generally has been understood that the President would ask some such au- thority of Congress before the session ends next Saturday, but it was believed tonight that the fall resolution would not be the basis of such action, but would be laid aside for substitute drafted by administration leaders.
 Tae republican attack came in the midst of determined filibuster which many democrats believe is in itself an effort to fierce an extra session of Congress so that the Senate will be sitting at the capitol and can. demand part in what ever action President Wilson may decide to take after March 4. The republican senators are said to feel that the Pres- ident is anxious to have Congress off his hands.
 PLAIN VIOLATION
 Although three submarine disasters in which American seamen were involved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
THROW OFF DISGUISE

Washington, February A.-Openly charged by the democrats with seeking to defeat the excess profits tax of the revenue bill at the behest of the muni- tions makers, Senate republicans today dropped all disguises of delay and stub bornly hlibustered against the bill.
 The democrats promptly countered by deciding to hold the Senate in continuous session, through Sunday if need be. with the purpose of either breaking the ffli- buster or demonstrating that it cannot be suppressed. Tonight the contest had become one of physical endurance.
 The smoldering row broke into flame late this afternoon when the passages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

 1-Narious events are hurrying time when Wilson must take further ac- tion to protect nations rights. Seven Dutch vessels are U-boat vic- tims.
 Americans are aboard Norwegian ships sunk, but these are landed. Transport is sunk and all on board save two are lost German raider sinks two ships in In- dian ocean. A Filibuster of republicans is broken. 2-Washington is watching attitude of neutral nations of Europe. English win victory on 4Ancre river. 3-Heflin warns farmers against plant ing big cotton crops. 4-Se.vices at the churches. 5-Birmineharn presents convincing case , in asking for arnor plant ya sl S kl Further delay in Tidewater merger. Strand Clothing company formed. New prison body getting to work with real. sylgor. 7-Florence voters carry bond issue to build school. s-Gadsden to get lower light rate. 9-Armor plant board visits Bessemer. confident they will get plant. Ex-Governor Bilbo wants state fund for fire insurance,
 SECTION B. 2 and 3-Sports. 4-News of interest to autosts. s 5-Theatricals. 9-Court gives Kolb preliminary round. 
 SECTION c. l. ?. and 6-Society. 3-Carpenter's letter. 4-Editorial comment. Ned Brace writes about activities in Washington. A savings account, by Frank Willis Barnett. T-Dolly Dalrymple. S--Bookshelf.
 SECTION D. Comic Supplement.
 SECTION F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

Consul Osborn at Havre said the Skrim was sunk by bombs planted in the ship after warning. had been given. The Skrim was unarmed, in ballast. and bound from Treport to Cardiff. 20 miles from Treport. She was sunk on February 1s. The crew, IA in number included Louis Pinto, Porto Rican. They were rcs- cued after 20 hours in small boats.
 The bark Blenhim, according to Consul Frost at Queenstown, was sunk by shell fire after it's crew had abandoned the ship and without injury to any of the ship s personnel.
 She Blenheim was of 1922 tons and sailed
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Four of These Were Home ward Bound When At tackled in Western Ap- breaches of Channel
CREWS ARE LANDED
 FOLLOWING DISASTER
Holland Government Is As founded at Action of Ger mans as Safe Conduct Had
 Been Granted by Berlin


 London, February "A. Lloyds announces that the crews of the following Dutch steamers were landed yesterday, their vessels hav- ing been torpedoed on Thursdays.
 Zaandijk, 4189 tons gross !; Noordereijk, 7516 tons gross; Eemland, 3770 tons; Jacatra, 5373 tons gross ; Menado, 5874 tons; Ban-
 ,lCouttruei7 m Page Txvol
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Another Apparent Violation of International LdW by Germany Added 10 Long -Rep0rte q She'll
 ing of Steamer Alice
 May Mean War

Washington, February 24-President Wilson's plan for meeting with Germany gave outward evidence of change today there several developments which peared to be hastening eventualities.
 Another apparent violation of international law was added to the accumuang from Germanys submarine campaign which officials believe later is virtually certain to make necessary further steps by the United States The saugh Dutch shipping reported during the day also had its effect here strengthening conviction in official quarters
 that neutral interests be ruesy sregarded under the new German policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
SE VEN DUTCH VESSELS
 ARE U-BOAT VICTIMS
TOLL OF STORM N STATE
 NOW STANDS TEN

Sylacauga, February Especial 1.-The death list as a result of the storm Fri day in the three towns of Rollins, Midway and Stewartville stands at six tonight, one of those reported dead at Stewartville, Erwin Grimes, being still alive. He is not expected to live, however.
 Two were killed in each of these places.
 The property damage in Stewartville was much greater than first reported. Many of the stores were completely wrecked.
 Relief from Sylacauga has been ex- tended to the injured in this community.
 Six miles beyond Stewartville many faimhcuses were blown down, and mules, horses and cattle killed, but so far no deaths are reported. Many persons, how ever. were injured more or less seriously.
 The actual death toll in the state from reports from other sections visited by the tornado remain at 10 This includes the two negroe killed at Whitset in Hale county.
 On account of the fact that wires are down, many of the sections which suf- fered damage have not been heard from in reliable way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

For a time it seemed certain that the preliminary struggle would pro-
 long the session at least we'll into Sun
 day, but late at night some of the
 leaders on the republican side let it
 be known that they did not favor car
 rying the fight to the extent of em-
 barrassing the country by killing the
 revenue bill and thus weakening its preparation for defense.
 DEMOCRATS ACCEPT After two or three peace proposals had teen rejected by the democrats, the re- publican leaders submitted proposition for vote Wednesday night at o'clock on condition that in the meantime ap- lpropriaton bills may be brought up by unanimous consent The democrats ac- cepted, believing this arrangement gave them chance to save enough of their Legislative programme to avert an extra session.
 There was no understanding, however, as to what the republicans might do hilli otHSi DiliS lHdl tllC CNChut ibCdSulS | in case some of them should hold to
 their determination to force an extra ses-
 sion in order to have Congress in session
 for developments in the European emer-
 gency
 Several senators pointed out that vote l on the revenue bill Wednesday, would not
 mean that an extra session would neces- sarily be avoided. Aside from other leg islation three of the most important sup l ply bills, the navy, army sundry civil,
 carrying altogether close to a billion dol- lars, have not been taken up at all in
 the Senate. There is certain to be some
 discussion by senators with pacific ten
 dencies on both the navy and army bills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

are slightly injured as the result of tornado which swept the outskirts of Lithonia late yesterday, demolishng more than 90 small houses and damaging a hundred others. Wire communication, partly interrupted last night, was re- stored today and work of clearing away the Wreckaee hee11n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

from Pensacola January 1s. She was
 sunk February 22, 30 miles south south
 west from Fastnet, Ireland. Consul Frost said the master signalled
 submission immediately after the first
 shot was fired and was accorded consider
 ation. The submarine lowed the lifeboats
 until British naval vessel appeared The crew was landed at Baltimore, Ire land. at S:30 p. m. the same day without incident.
 The sole American on board was Solo,
 mon Troiche, born in Porto Rico, whose parents reside at San Francisco. The Blenheim was unarmed and with out wireless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

Grenadier, the first of lO04 tons and the
 second of 357 tons. The Trojan Prince measures 3i96 tons and was owned in Newcastle. The British steamer LongE-irst has been sunk, according to an announceinent by Lloyds. The steamer Longhurst referred to probably is the one owned by the London and Northern Steamship company of Lon don and measuring 3oo3 gross tons. This vessel was built in West Hartlepool in 1904.
 Another British steamer Longhurst, Of 1898 tons, has been detained in Hamburg
 since the outbreak of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
DAMAGE IN MISSISSIPPI

Columbus Miss. February 24-(Special.) Damage by the wind and hail storm which visited here Friday was only slight in the immediate vicinity. but heavy dam age is reported from points in the coun- ty, the severest damage being reported from Hurtsboro, where many buildings were blown down, and large numb CT more or less damaged. Fuckers ware house Longs mill, Davis & Taylor s warehouse were destroyed, as were many small buildings and outhouses Many dwellings were unroofed and chimneys blown down. Hail on the ground after the storm was three inches deep and laid for several hours.
 No deaths or serious personal injuries are reported,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
Republicans Are Playing
 Lilliputian Politics in
 Face of National Crisi.
They Would Force Extra Session of Congress Their Effort to Organize House In Their Attempt to Organize Filibuster Against Revenue Bill, They Come Right
 Out in Open
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

with shoulders republicans Lpuan insisting unwilling President handle rapidly developing quarrel many republicans
 
 profit in 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

London February 24.-Lloyd's agency announced today that the British steame Beneficient is reported to have been sunk.
 The Beneticient was of 1863 tons. 2Io feet long and was built in Sunderland in 1881.
 London. February a4,-The Briush steamer Grenadier has been sunk, Lloyds announces. The captain and six men were killed and the remainder or the crew landed. The British steamer lfoJan Prince has also been sunk.
 There are two British steamers namet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
Americans Are Aboard Norwegian Ships Sunk But These Are Landed
Apparent Violation by Germans

Norwegian
  ship  unknown IA including oneA American, After the hadab sunk by bombs
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were reported to the state department to- day only one seemed on first informa- ton to constitute an invasion of American rights. American consuls reported that the Norwegian steamer Skrim and the Norwegian bark Blenheim, each with an American seaman aboard, had been de-
 stroyed, but that in each instance pro- vision had been made for the safety Of the crew. A dispatch from Consul Os- born at Havre however, said the Nor wegian steamer Alice had been attacked
 and shelled without warning, and that l Theodore Joseph, an American negro, was among the survivors.
 ALL DATA NOT RECEIVED Complete information on the Alice case had not been received tonight and for ! the present it takes it's place with several others about which the state department is preparing evidence President Wilson is understood to be particularly anxious that any request he may make for fur ther authority have behind it incontestible proof that such authority is needed to
 protect American rights.
 So far as could be learned the President did not discuss the international situa- tor with any of his callers today, and at the state department the arrival on 1 Consul Osborn's dispatch regarding the ] Alice WAS the only development of note. i Tn most quarters it is believed there will
 be no important announcement before l TucsCay at least, when Secretary Lan- | si lg return from a short vacation in West | Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

Washington February 2One of the most spectacular f capitol has years kept the Senate in session until midnight and broken down only when the republican pledge from the democrats that the admnis traton bill would not be urged to vote until Wednesday.
 attempt to break down the administration programme and force extra session of Congress after March had threat ened keep the Senate continuously Sunday if that found necessary passage of the During the afternoon and evening the debate went far aed from and hot exchanges between the democrats and republicans led into dramatic discussion of the inter national situation and of President Wilson's policy the sub marine crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

between democrats and republicans turned up a sensational debate on the relations between the United States and Germany, which reached it's climax when Senator Fall republican, introduced a resolution to authorize the President to use the armed forces of the United States to protect American rights on the seas.
 SITUATION COMPLICATED
 It is such resolution as President Wilson was expected to ask of Congress sometime before it's adjournment, but it's introduction at this time by republican
 (Continued on Page Tea,
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Belgian Schools Closed

London, February 24.-German authori- ties have ordered the closing of all schools in Belgium on account of shortage Of coal, says Central News dispatch from Amsterdam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
DAMAGE AT WETuMPKA

Wetumpka, February 24-(SpeciaL)- day afternoon Wetumpka was struck by a tornado which damaged property to the extent of several thousand dollars. So swiftly did the cyclone pass that the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

Washington February
  denmen today the warned and the from atoG Green
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FILBUSTER OF
 REPUBLICANS IS
 FINALLY BROKEN

Democrats Threaten to Keep Senate in Continuous Session, and Leaders in Opposition to Revenue Bill Make Proposition to Allow Measure to Come Up on Wednesday, and This Is
 Accepted Bitter Battle Is Waged
 Late Into the Night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
GERMAN RAIDER SINKS TWO SHIPS
 IN INDIAN OCEAN

24he Nchi Nichi that armed cbanman ofC
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THREE DIE IN GEORGIA

Lithonia, Ga, February SA.-Three ne- groes two women and man. are dead and six other persons. four of them white,
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Although three submarine disasters in which American seamen were involved
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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-08
BASkE EFT BALL SEASON OPENS
FRIDAY NIGHT IN TUCUMCARI

On Friday night Nov. 9, the new
High School gymnasium will have its
opening and dedicatory celebration.
The local DasKet Dull teams will open
the season with the two teams from
Santa Rosa. This initial game will
be of great importance, as it will be
the indicator of what Coaches Jackson
and Wesson may expect of their teams
for the coming season. 1t will be
clearly remembered that Tucumcari
received severe drubbing at the
hands of the teams from Santa Rosa
on two occasions last year. This will
not be repeated this year.
Coach Jackson has sacrificed size
and experience for speed and ability.
As a result he has light team, most
of them new men, but at the same
time, he has the fastest aggregation
of basketers that has represented Tu-
cumcari in many seasons, with the
advantage of our new gym, where the
men may train, and receive consistent
coaching. they are fast developing
into championship prospects.
Coach Wesson has started the sea-
but everything indicated that the re-
cruits will be as good or better than
the experienced players of last sea-
sons team. He, like Coach jackson,
is going in for speed and team work,
regardless of size and experience. The
girls, like the boys, are developing
into a team that will help carry Tu-
cumcari to the championship pennant
this year.
From all reports Santa Rosa will
have much the same team that they
had last year, and this first game will
be hard fought contest. Santa Rosa
is determined to keep the record she
set last year, while Tucumcari has
two purposes, one to prevent the rep
etition of last year" games, and at
the same time get revenge for those
defeats.
Come out to our new gymnasium
Friday night and help boost two win
ming teams.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-11-08
BOY SHOT TO PIECES
WHEN HIS GUN FALLS
THROUGH WAGON BED

John Fisher, the l7-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Fisher, who live
near Plain, southeast of this city. was
accidentally shot and killed last Thurs
day while driving to the field with "a
ouble-barreled gun lying in the wag-
on beneath him, when the gun fell
through hole in the bottom of the
bed, striking both hammers on the
coupling pole, discharging both BAR
rels at once and blowing the stomach
and body of the boy into pieces.
Nose Fisher, an uncle of the boy,
was some little distance away when
he heard the boy utter cry and fall
over dead. He was Mortified to see
the mangled body of the boy but the
shot gun had done its work and there
was nothing to be done to save the
life or suffering.
The body was taken home and ar
rangements made for the funeral to
be held the next day, Friday, at Plain
where the remains were laid to rest
The parents and friends are grief
stricken to have one of their best
young boys killed in such horrible
manner, but this warning should be
needed by those carrying guns, to un-
load them until needed, or carry them
so that safety is assured.