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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
1
The article notes three hundred years since English people settled in America and records President Roosevelt opening the James Town Exposition to honor the first permanent settlement made by our forefathers.
Norfolk April 26 opening ceremonies for the Jamestown ter centennial exposition drew President Roosevelt and foreign dignitaries. Logistics failures created severe crowding as trolleys, excursion boats, and barriers proved inadequate. A gas line lamp fire at Pine Beach destroyed several frame buildings but caused no reported deaths.
Miss Jennie Thiele of New York, here with her mother to wed John Van de Moer who claimed Holland noble descent, returned to New York unmarried after failing to prove his lineage. Van de Moer left El Paso for Chihuahua. The couple, who met in Denver three years ago, traveled from New York by train and reportedly ended their engagement amid unresolved reasons.
Ithaca November 26 The hundredth anniversary of Bara Cornell founder of Cornell University is highlighted by an elaborate celebration. Andrew Carnegie a trustee gave an address while Ex President Andrew D White spoke for the faculty and David Starr Jordan of Stanford represented the alumni. A new building for the State College of Agriculture is to be dedicated the next day with K Hughes delivering remarks.
Tons of ore lie on the dumpe at the Lluvia de Cobre mine Hermonillo Sonora April 26 shaft work progresses rapidly with sulphide ores found near the 400 foot level carrying seven to twenty five percent copper. Native copper also noted as a notable feature among Sonora mines.
The Damie lead and zinc mining firm, located half a mile east of Joplin, Missouri, plans a 150 ton mill. It has hundreds of tons of ore on dumps and ore from drift runs shows values from 3 to 11 percent. The property has undergone about $14,000 in shipment and improvement work.
Special to The Evening Citizen El Paso April 26 Lady Flo, a colored widow, sues in Mexican courts for 600000 claiming the late Lord Balavard Beresford left an estate worth at least 1000000 including cattle and land. Judge Leigh Clark represents her and will press the claim at once.
In Portland on April 28 stockholders of the Maine Central ratified directors' leases of the Portland and Rumford Railway to a new company and the Somerset Railroad. The move aims to ease Canadian Pacific access to Maine, potentially shortening routes to Megantic and Portland and boosting state business.
In Kingston New York Joseph Abrahams sues Ahavath Lerael on Union Street for judicial valuation of a $10 wage claim. He alleges he was engaged to recite prayers all day during the Jewish New Year in 1904 and the congregation denies promising payment.
Maurice Grau, veteran Metropolitan Opera manager who died recently in Paris, leaves a vast fortune to his widow and only child Miss Lulurau. The will appoints several well known public figures as executors and states the estate value.
Seattle April 26 In an explosion today in the Morgan Slope mine at Black Diamond four men were killed and five fatally hurt. Fourteen others were severely injured. The first two cars were descending on the sixth level 1500 feet below the surface when the explosion occurred. A cave-in last night is thought to have caused an accumulation of gas. The incident follows a night of cave-in concerns and gas buildup.
April 26. Observed as a fast day in accordance with Governor Floyd's proclamation. He defended the institution despite attempts in the recent legislative session to discontinue it, stating his belief that neglecting the day would erode its value and that proper observance could restore its significance.
The jury in the Breathit county feud case in Lexington Kentucky failed to agree on BI Briton charged with the assassination of Town Marshal Cockrill at Jackson and was discharged. The case involved brothers and Judge Hargis amid ongoing feud tensions.
An Italian witness testified in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania about a secret society with fifty members in the United States. He described threats and blackmail and said a death sentence could be forced on a victim through coercion and fear, outlining the method used to compel silence.
Report details a large bond theft from the Trust Company of America and the confession by broker O M Dennett. District Attorney Jerome questions Douglas and Dennett amid speculation on other arrests. Also notes bid activity for new New York subway connections and potential awards for construction or operation.
A fragment from Washington reports on a vast annual outlay, naming Brigadier General Alexander Mackenzie as a key engineer figure. The brief notes his reputation as diligent and modest while detailing the expansive administrative context in the capital.
The article describes a General Mackenslie as a central figure in managing all federal engineering programs. He would supervise harbor and river improvements, jetty construction, levee work, and navigation projects, directing about $50,000,900 annually and detailing his influence across the Army’s organizational priorities.
On April 25 in Boston Avanue the marriage of Representative W A Webster to Mabel Florence Gray was performed by Rev Miller at the bride's home. The bride, long a public stenographer who aided several lawyers including Webster, was noted for her precise dictation. The couple began a wedding trip to Germany.
Rumors in Washington and Chicago say William B Ridge ly federal comptroller of the currency will succeed the late James H Rickles as president of the Commercial National Bank. Officials have not announced the change and bankers doubt the rumor.
Special to recovered Citizen Texico April 26. A fatal shooting affray occurred today on Main Street between Deputy Sheriff W. B. Tipton and Constable Byron Parrish of Portales. Tipton was attempting to disarm Parrish when Parrish drew a six shooter and shot him dead.
John Shire, jailed in Butte awaiting sanity exam, reportedly confessed to killing Maurice L. Chaplan, president of the Denver Auction Company, in Chaplan’s Denver home on February 16, 1906. The shooting occurred during a card game with his wife and a waiter. Shire was a bartender in Denver at that time.
Alton Illinois April 26 The police today arrested Pickard Sims a negro and are holding him on suspicion that he attacked Miss Violet Spencer and slashed her with a razor on the street last night Sims asserts his innocence Miss Spencer will recover from her injuries. Intense excitement prevails here fencing for the title of champion New York April 26 Tonight representatives of the New York Athletic Club the Turn Verein the Brooklyn Fencers Club and the Fencers Club will strive for the championship of the National Fencing Club. Fencers are entering upon their busy season. Like many American sports fencing has grown rapidly in the country with several clubs in New York and even the Colony Club considering it.
Long Beach reports a baby seal found on the sands by shell store proprietor K. A. Faat- Man a week ago. He feeds the pup fish soaked in milk and the tiny creature grows stronger daily. It follows Mr Eastman and shows no wish to return to the ocean.
Justice of the Peace A B Green sent Olile H Glase Edward Oldham and T D B Roberts on bonds of 500 dollars each for their appearances. The trio was captured by Lt John WollER of the Mounted Police and Inspector Lock Carmichel on the Gila river, thirty five miles northwest of Silver City. They had shot cattle and killed two cows belonging to the Red River Gail Company and carried three Colt revolvers two Winchester rifles and ample ammunition. They stopped at the D Bar ranch for provisions and shot several chickens in thanks.
A dissolution case titled Young v Young in Run County Court involves Clare Young suing Eisele Young. Judge Bennett denies dismissal and grants alimony and costs. later Judge Hennett orders dismissal of the case.
Cleveland April 24 The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports railroads cut key concessions to independents. Independents avoid 105 dollar return tank fee from Pacific coast to refineries east of the Missouri while price advantages for Standard end. Moves precede Interstate Commerce Commission hearing May 21. National Petroleum Association HQ confirms notice. Reading this readjusts Standard’s exclusive 78.5 cent rate from Central Freight and Trunk Line Association territory to the western coast.
On April 26 at St Paul County Commissioner Bleber of Barnesville Minnesota faced a $100 payment after the birth of a grandson. Bleber, an admirer of Roosevelt era policies, promised $100 to every grandson born to his children over his lifetime, a pledge sparked by his joy at becoming a grandfather.
Special to The Evening Citizen reports a warm welcome in Taos New Mexico for the change in territorial governor. Hagerman faced criticism for his tenure and Roosevelt's call for resignation and successor is broadly approved. The newly appointed Captain Curry is well known to local leaders who predict a successful administration. The only regret is the late timing of the change.
Washington April 26 President evert is credited with materially aiding in bringing about peace between Nicaragua and Salvador. A cable from President Zelaya of Nicaragua thanks him for his great work. Peace was signed at Amapala just before yesterday. Springfield April 26 Attorney General Stead said he would file suit in La Salle County against the Illinois Central railroad for 3,000,000 back taxes. The case involves the state and the railroad, previously ruled outside the supreme court jurisdiction.
Washington April 24 The United States forest service notes a circulating claim that the nation consumes three to four times more wood annually than forests regrow. It endorses government control and regulation as the necessary remedy to avert a timber famine.
The report notes Percy Hageman brother of the depar ed executive has hired Neill B Field to argue for reinstating Herbert J Hagerman as governor. District Attorney Frank W Clancy will accompany Field with a plan to press the White House and national leaders at a conference this afternoon.
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