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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
A stark notice describes a plague spot of civilization as it grows more putrescent. The piece notes gradual progression and increasing threat as revolutionary forces gain ground daily, reflecting fears and social upheaval.
Reports from St. Petersburg Aug 2 describe mutiny on the armored cruiser Pamyat Azova off the Enthenian coast with captors killing the captain and several officers. Fort Constantine at Cronstadt fell to mutineers before loyal troops regained it. Sveaborg fortresses surrendered, trials begun, and mutineers scattered or surrendered. Emperor reportedly fled to Tsarkoe Selo. widespread labor groups set an immediate date for revolt. General Markgraffsky shot in Warsaw. mutiny news unfinished from Helsingfors. Deshiagar forces reportedly surrendering to Cossacks after iron gate incident.
MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA IN SESSION Knoxville Tennessee August 2 the seventeenth annual convention of The 19th district United Mine Workers of America opened at the courthouse with a large attendance and delegates from every local district represented. The convention will discuss the coal situation and other matters. it will last all week. Next Tuesday the joint convention of miners and operators will be opened.
The Newark Yacht Club cruise departs Glen Cove for Newport with two major races scheduled off Newport. The Astor Cup on Tuesday and the King’s Cup on Wednesday will feature top swift yachts, with a circuit including Morris’s Cove New London Narragansett Bay and Vineyard Haven en route before final disbandment at Newport.
Delegates at the Michigan Democratic State Convention consider three governor hopefuls Charles E. Kimmerle Stanley B. Parkhill and James W. Helm while endorsing William J. Bryan for president and urging direct nomination for all offices. In Dakota the state convention unanimously backs Bryan with Temporary Chairman T D Casey denouncing Senators Hansbrough and McComber as union of corporate interests betraying the people on capital questions.
Ernest C. Moon, 37, in charge of the Uku post office near Auckland, performs clerical duties with his feet due to a physical deformity that renders his hands useless. He writes with an indelible pencil in his own waist and stamps dates by foot, reportedly handling money orders and official statements with speed and accuracy while also using carpentry tools. In a separate Bay Shore note, the sixth annual Bay Shore Horse Show opens at Oakwood Park with prizes totaling $5,000 and notable cups for pairs, tandems, and four-horse entries.
Aug 2 report says after about twenty one and a half days of actual court sessions the Hartje divorce case adjourned suddenly today. Arguments were set for next Monday as Selands surrounded Mrs Hartje after court adjourned and congratulated her on how she held up under the strain. Attorneys of both sides are confident of the outcome.
New York August 2 Robert 8 Bird once published a newspaper in San Juan Porto Rico has sued eight top officials including Governor Beekman Winthrop and predecessor W P Hunt for 10000 damages in Brooklyn Supreme Court Bird accuses them of wrecking his paper ruining his reputation and forcing him from the island to conceal their corruption and misconduct Testimony would make Rockefeller immune Chicago August 2 John D Rockefeller will not be served subpoenas to appear before the federal grand jury investigating Standard Oil railroad relations Officials say immunity may be needed to prosecute Rockefeller New York August 2 Forty subpoenas for Standard Oil officers and engravers were sent from Chicago Standard Oil general counsel Mr Falli says officials will not obstruct subpoenas but will not aid government papers are to be served
Worcester Mass August 2 The New England grand lodge of the Order of Eagles hold annual field day with thousands of members visiting Worcester and Mechanics Hall hosting contests and prizes The day includes a parade and a gathering at Greendale bank amid large crowds marking the anniversary events with military participation and a burial ritual for General Groghan’s remains brought to the fort site in Sevenan after a long voyage to New Orleans where he died of cholera
Calumet Michigan August 2 an unsoldicted wage increase of two dollars per month for 1500 underground miners under Copper Range Consolidated was announced today. Lithographers in New York face a mass layoff of about 6000 workers as a strike ordered by the Lithographers Protective and Beneficial Association targets a forty eight hour week instead of fifty three. Frank A Stecher notes shops are overwhelmed with work and cannot add staff or stretch to a shorter week.
Army medical officers praise health precautions at seven concentration and instruction camps. Enhanced camp utilities and water systems were installed to sustain troops, with observers noting strong health outcomes and emergency planning considerations for future mobilizations. A related item from Kalamazoo discusses the Michigan hay association weighing lower railroad transport rates, with a two day convention and banquet planned.
Ouray Colorado August 2 bodies of J I Thompson general manager and W W Mather foreman of the Mickey Breen mine team of the Tempest Apex Mining Milling company were found in a small tunnel about a half mile from the Mickey Breen mine. They disappeared a week ago and likely sought refuge from a heavy storm but were overwhelmed by rocks and dirt that washed into the tunnel.
London reports the American visitors plan a Glasgow trip via Careliste visiting Chesters and Berco vicus camp. August 3 arrangements are by West of Scotland Iron and Steel Institute with a Glasgow to Gourock steamship trip and a Glasgow reception by the lord provost. August 4 includes Edinburgh sights and the tour ends there. An optional Cardiff meeting of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers runs July 30 to August 3.
On August 6, Mysterious Billy Smith a city detective in El Paso for six years is expected to arrive in Albuquerque to join United States Marshal Foraker as deputy marshal. He won friends in El Paso who will miss him, and Mrs Smith will remain in El Paso for now. Blue and Gray mingle at Custer City fraternal reunion with veterans of both sides attending three day event and speeches planned.
Cleveland August 2. Dispatch notes tearing up of Cleveland Electric Railway rails on Fulton street amid debate over Forest City three cent fare plan and municipal ownership. AP disclaims knowledge of motive beyond public interest. Johnson denies any financial stake.
In Albuquerque the Browns seek a Sunday practice game with Barclay Gease and a following matchup in El Paso against the Bankers. Manager Cavanaugh reports failed attempts to secure additional games as Silver City Deming El Paso offers fallbacks. A Grays loaned pitcher, possibly Bil Ney, and a tough river district squad await. The scene highlights a sparse New Mexico fastball calendar ahead of a territorial tournament that may pair Santa Fe Grays and Albuquerque Browns for the two fifths.
The Corinthian football team departing for America on a 4th extended tour of the United States and Canada. Managed by Charles H. Col. Hopewell promoter Fred H. Mines captain of the Pilgrims to lead the Corinthian squad. They expect to reach Quebec by August and play their first game near Albuquerque on the Eastern railway line.
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