Unconscious Enginers Cause Fatal Wreck
Fireman witnessed a worker fall unconscious but could not stop the vehicle in time to avert the deadly wreck. The incident details indicate a fatal collision following the collapse.
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1907
Page
1
Fireman witnessed a worker fall unconscious but could not stop the vehicle in time to avert the deadly wreck. The incident details indicate a fatal collision following the collapse.
Mobile Alabama July 9 a rear end collision between a passenger train and a light engine near Whistler killed engineer Thos Dease and injured two other trainmen The fireman Jim Bannon saved the passenger train by taking control of the locomotive and applying brakes before the crash despite being unable to save his chief The engineer reportedly suffered heart disease and death occurred as the accident unfolded near Mobile with hundreds of passengers aboard and only minor injuries reported among them
The famed Apache leader Geronimo, under parole at Cache, attempted to flee toward the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico but was recaptured by Fort Sill soldiers after eight hours missing. Once a prisoner, he has recent domestic troubles, a younger wife, and heavy drinking, though he reportedly joined the Dutch Reformed Church. His current strength appears limited, yet he remains capable when drinking.
Firemen’s opinion cited that theBradley home explosion was not dynamited as defense reads further testimony on the cause.
Boise July 9 deposition readings in San Francisco linked to the Bradley explosion and Haywood trial show contested details. Witnesses describe gas odor and lack of powder, while defense looks to the bomb theory as others prepare to testify including Moyer and Haywood.
Washington D C July 9 The changes include appointments of postmasters and postmistresses in Bryantine Union county Mosman Mora county Logan Quay county Chamberine Dona Ana county and Prenton Piain Saint Veains Anapra and other locations. New post offices are established at St Veains Roosevelt county and Prenton Quay county with listed appointees.
A local boy, Fred Melinde, son of FJ McBride, a Santa Fe D RG railroad agent, was struck and killed by a Santa Fe passenger train this afternoon. The youth attempted to cross the track as the train neared and was fatally injured in the incident witnessed by several bystanders in the city center.
Santa Fe July hearing on Auditor Sargent and ex Governor Hagerman centers on the use of the governor's contingent fund. Hagerman declines to reveal personal expenditures claiming official use only. Testimony documents fund allocations for fiscal years and questions whether funds were used for personal expenses within the governor's office.
In Raton New Mexico on July 9 a wreck on a Santa Fe branch line killed Simon Crabtree a freeman and left miner M Welzenbeck missing. The engine jumped a track in a mountain cut injuring others and a relief train with a surgeon and undertaker was sent out. Details are scarce and the missing man may be trapped under debris.
A Santa Fe freight derailed eight cars west of Waldo on the line to Lamy this morning, tearing up over a hundred feet of track. No injuries are reported. wreck crews and temporary track solutions caused a four hour delay for the California limited and a six hour delay for freight traffic. The Waldo site is a rocky, dangerous wreck location.
Reports from Chicago describe adulterated gasoline mixing coal oil, creating dangerous explosive fuel. Complaints come from cleaning parlors and households as stoves and lamps fail or explode. The issue prompts warnings and blame attempts amid possible accidental causes.
Governor Curry of Samar arrives in Honolulu on a U S aircraft from the Philippines. He heads toward New Mexico to assume duties as appointed by the President.
Nine year old Garvin boy, son of KE. T. Garvin, residing seven miles north of Entancta, lost his left hand this morning while playing with a dynamite cap. Wounded badly with severe bleeding, doctor Garvin grandfather of the boy attended and aided the injured child.
Secretary Metcalf denounces the warlike framing of the two ocean voyage plan calling it a mere practice cruise not a permanent Pacific deployment. Admiral Brownson adds that the aim is to show rapid U S naval transfer between oceans to deter war and ensure peace with Japan.
Washington July 9 pension list cites grants to Manuel D Benavides Las Vegas $42 per month from February 27 Pedro Rodella Tierra Amarilla $42 from February 27 Milo L Pierce from February 25 Hannibal A Beeson Ronwell $12 from March 1907 see M Mudisilte White Oakn $12 from March 1 1907 John Funk Farmington $26 from February 36 19 Juan Padilla ator 488 from May 1907 Adam Hernan Fortuatara $8 from February 16 19 John M Allan East Las Vegas $12 from March 7 Jove Hijinto Padilla Wagon Mound $25 from February 23 90 Jove Dioniclo Medina Ranches Taon $19 from March 5 Charles Mayer East Las Vegas $20 from March 4 1907 Willam McGuinness Old panes que $12 from March 11 Maria de la Cruz Martinez Radio $y from November 26 Leocadia L Montoya Taos $8 from July 21 1906 and $2 for each child
Paris notes that the French government downplays alarm over the proposed dispatch of the American battleship fleet to the Pacific. Diplomats in Washington and Tokio are said to see negotiations progressing, while Tokyo responds calmly though with some sorrow. The idea of a Pacific voyage draws varied reactions in European capitals, with some viewing it as a peace demonstration upon return to the Atlantic.
Cincinnati reports the revivalist known as Schrader reappears after a ten year break. He claims the church owns vast lands south of Mexico City and plans to subdivide to create farms for followers. Schrader says he will depart for the City of Mexico and Vera Cruz en route to Europe, cites gifts of tongues prophecy and healing.
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