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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1907
Page
1
An earthquake struck early Monday causing widespread damage across southern Mexico. Chilpancingo, Chilapa, and Tixtla reportedly destroyed with up to 500 dead in Chilapa and Chilapa, though officials doubt the casualty figure. Wires are down and tremors were felt across 2400 miles of territory, with fears of volcanic activity near Colima and Jorullo.
Washington April 16 Active preparations mark the opening of the National Academy of Sciences annual meeting in Washington. The society, founded in 1863, honors eminent scientific achievement. About one third of the 97 members are present as papers are read and new officers elected. Benjamin Pierce, Josiah Boyce, and William B H Scott are new members. Langley and Penfield have died.
Ashville North Carolina hosts its annual horse show with a record entry count. The event runs April 16 and 17 at Riverside Park with top breeders and substantial interest from Vanderbilt family Philip Henry and Mr Plant contributing notable entries. The regional turnout includes many new animals aiming for blue ribbon honors.
Mrs La Follette wife of the senator from Wisconsin Kacine is named as a patron of a Florence Nightingale society charity event running tonight through the 22nd. She presented the society with a lace handkerchief bearing her handwriting and the senator's autograph.
Governor Hagerman will remain in Washington for several days as Territorial Treasurer Levi A. Hughes returns from Horton to discuss the issuance of bonds for the military institute and other educational institutions in the territory, as authorized by the legislature.
Chicago April 16 The United States court of appeals affirmed the conviction of Chicago and Alton railroad officials for granting rebates. The railroad company was fined 20000 dollars and the two officials 10000 dollars each. Land Grabbers Get Left Mayking Ky April 16 The Whitesburg circuit court dismissed the Virginia land grant salt case amid armed landowner presence. Attorneys plan to appeal to federal courts. Bryan’s Meeting in the Interest of Peace New York April 16 Brooklyn Democratic club dinner for William Jennings Bryan seen as a move to reunite factions in Massachusetts and across the party with speakers including George Fred Williams and Henry M Whitney.
New Orleans April 16 East Baton Rouge grand jury returned no bill against Congressman George K Favrot in the murder of Dr R H Aldrich, a Baton Rouge physician and Favrots family doctor. Favrot had shot Aldrich minutes after election to Congress. both men longtime friends and neighbors. Aldrich had warned Favrot of alleged slander against his wife. Favrot claimed justifiable homicide.
A Brooklyn Democratic club dinner tonight features principal addresses by William Jennings Bryan and speeches from Tom Stotinwon Cleveland mayor, De Armond Missouri, John Sharp Williams Mississippi, J. K. Vardaman Mississippi, Sie M. James Kentucky, Isador Rayner Maryland, George Fred Williams Massachusetts, and Tilman South Carolina. Bryan responds to the toast Thomas Jefferson.
A devastating blaze at McGILL University destroyed the medical building and museum collections, though the medical library was saved. The structure cost 350000 dollars and housed priceless specimens, while the wind kept flames from spreading to surrounding property. The incident followed another major fire at Central Wharf in Boston and an ongoing campaign cash controversy discussed in New York meetings.
Fire has raged for more than two days in the Guadalupe mountains near Carlebad New Mexico. Thousands of dollars of timber burned and sheep and goat ranges destroyed. The community is dense and no definite word on possible loss of life.
Special to The Evening Citizen El Paso Texas April 16 The threaten walk out of the painters and paperhangers took place this morning about seventy five men are affected by the strike The union demands from the employers 3 50 per day for painters 3 75 for paperhangers and an eight hour day They also demand the closed shop Negotiations have been in progress for two and one half months but the employers remain obdurate The men have been receiving from 3 to 3 50 per day with the latter in rare cases Applications are being received from non union men for membership in the union The strike practically includes all the unskilled men in the line in the city The tinners and boilermakers of the Southwestern shops both of whom have been out on strike for some time still remain unemployed and for the present there seems no hope of a settlement The leaders show no signs of concession and the resumption of work is indefinitely postponed
The Evening Citizen invites readers to vote on a new name for Railroad Avenue. Citizens may submit up to 20 suggested names and indicate votes for each, with a Saturday noon deadline. The city council may act based on public sentiment. names include Rio Grande Avenue Main Street Central Avenue and others.
New York, April 16. Peace advocates from across the United States and abroad filled five meetings today at the national peace conference. Speakers included Mary B. Wooley, Ellen M. Henrotin, and Jane Addams, with sessions on women’s relations to peace, commercial and youth issues, labor, and education.
Washington April 1s The first assistant in the post office department, Frank H. Hitchcock, refused a $12,500 salary to quit his $5,000 government post. He cited President Roosevelt and Cortelyou as reasons for staying, praising hard work and dedication. In Florence, April 6, J P Morgan paid 4000 to Prince Strat in hopes of securing a future art sale right of refusal.
A讯 April 16 report from Canton Ohio commends the famine relief committee for prudent management with no leakage of funds. It states 90 000 families totaling 500 000 famine sufferers are being aided and food distribution continues until relief is adequate.
New York April 16 adoption of a national publicity law to require publication of contributions to national and congressional committees and their expenditures was debated at a meeting of the national publicity association at the Victorian hotel. Perry Belmont chaired with speakers including Wm. J. Bryan and Samuel Gompers. The Bergh Society plans winter work to shield horses on ferry boats with blankets and storm doors, aiming to reduce cold drafts.
Haltimore Maryland April 16 Mrs Catherine Flein celebrated her 104th birthday. Confined to bed for five years at 1820 N Chapel Street she remained cheerful and lively. Despite wrinkles waning strength and fading eyesight she retains most faculties and recounted her life in a vivid spirit, though walking is difficult.
Auburn April 16 Edward Sexton was electrocuted at Auburn prison for the murder of Thomas Mahoney. Five others condemned to die, including Chester Gillette the Grace Brown killer, bade Sexton farewell last night and Sexton met the chair. Hazleton dynamited bank vault, escaping with 4400 dollars in cash.
Lexington, April. Jor Smith, charged with the assassination of Dr. B D Cox, testified and confessed to killing Jim Cockrill. He named Curt Jett and John Alen as co defendants and said Britton was not present. Smith said he fired on Jett four times and on Abner three times.
Philadelphia delegates declared against hostile railway legislation at a board meeting. The group criticized questionable methods of some railroad managers but opposed retaliatory policy. Also reported are strike breakers at Superior shipyards quitting work after tensions in labor actions.
The Albuquerque city council, led by Mayor McKee, closed the fiscal year with extensive department reports and plans for major improvements. Officials outlined growth, a new city building, and a strengthened fire department, while discussing the potential renaming of Bullroad Avenue to University Avenue to boost the town’s educational image. The reading of reports followed byCouncil appointments for the coming year and a detailed city finances statement completed last night’s session.
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