Referee Safford Audits Territory Owing Bursum Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Three
Referee Charles V. Safford of New Mexico Traveling Auditor files Readers Statement to the Third Judicial District Court showing the territory owes former prison superintendent H. O. Bursum $4333.56 and that related financial statements were filled with numerous errors large and small.
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Charles V. Safford
New Mexico
Third Judicial District Court
H. O. Bursum
Bursum
Fair, Impartial and Correct Accounting for Prison Funds
The Citizen presents Charles V. Safford's report as referee in H. O. Bursum's accounting suit over funds from the New Mexico penitentiary. The document, sent to the Third Judicial District and to be reviewed by Judge Frank W. Parker, defends Bursum's handling, criticizes the earlier Hagerman report, and details that original entry books support proper cash transactions during 1898 to 1908, with a summary showing a balance due to Bursum of 29,886.57 and total cash disbursements. The recount includes extensive ledger reconstructions and notes the examination used original entry books and treasurer/auditor records.
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Citizen Today
Charles V. Safford
H. O. Bursum
Santa Fe
Sinto Court
Third Judicial District
Frank W. Parker
HO. Bursum
H. J. Hagerman
Bursum
Hursum
H. O Bursum
N. M
Rank W. Parker
Supreme Court of the
Territory of New Mexico
Holm O. Hursum
New Mexico
Colorado Title and ‘Trust Company
Jf. C. Bursum
Alwork
Kimbly & Journal
Afl
Hureum
Board of Commissioners
Quesen
Territorial Treasurer
Territorial Auditor
H. ©. Bursum
Territorial
Penitentiary
Board of Penitentary Commissioners
New Mexico Penitentiary
Territory of
U.S
Man Dies After Fall From Train Near Estancia
Estancia New Mexico July 17 a farmer Fred Scott aged 70 collapsed and died after leaping and landing to prove a trick. He suffered heart disease and died instantly. In Socorro New Mexico San Acacia residents report a man fell from a train but the crew did not stop to investigate. The body identified as Juan Trujillo 40 an employee in San Marcial shops. Authorities will investigate the train crew over the incident.
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N. M
Fred Scott
Satancia
Reahin
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Kansas
Phystelank
Socorro
San Acacia
Here
Santa Fe Trac
Sparkman
San Marcial
Darrow Says Fini of Trial Is in Sight
Defense and prosecution surrebuttal evidence will occupy but little more time. The statement signals nearing completion of the trial proceedings.
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Darrow
Fini
Judge Wood urges state in Boise court on opening of trial
July 17 Boise Idaho Judge Wood outlines main points in evidence before opening argument. Darrow defense seeks limited server testimony. Sackett Telluride miner testifies about 1901 riot and hall of bullets at Smuggler Union mine and agreements with union leader Vincent St John. He describes killings and disappearances, troops, and later 1901 agreements and armed neutrality. He defends deportations as law of self defense. Judge Wood aims to finish state rebuttal if possible after lunch.
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Hall of Bullets
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Telluride
Colorado
Smuggler Union
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Telluride Union
St. John
Sackett
Edgar A. Collins
Collins
Arthur Collins
Suckett
Richardson
Wood
Train crew hero dies saving passengers at derailment
In Butte on July 17 engineer James Graham of Butte was crushed in the cab as the Northern Pacific flyer derailed three miles east of Garrison. He held the sand pipe lever and air brake, slowing the wreck and saving the train's passengers from greater harm.
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North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific Railroad
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James Graham
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Iat
Harriman Declares 3 Per Cent Dividend
New York July 17 Directors of the Illinois Central railroad declared their regular semi annual dividend of 3 4 percent. The election of a successor to John Welling was postponed to July 25. B I Harriman was asked about a break with President Harahan and replied there is none. Harahan declined to comment on a potential successor on the board. Stuyvesant Fish, former company president, attended the meeting.
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Missouri and Kaw rivers rise slowly amid minor washes
Kansas City July 17 reports say the Missouri and Kaw rivers are rising slowly. Only a few washouts and flooding of low lands are noted, with no serious damage reported so far.
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Kansas City
Kaw
Leaves Forged Checks Behind in Las Vegas New Mexico
Las Vegas New Mexico July 17 Wich McGinness longtime bartender at the opera bar disappeared leaving a forged $15 check and another signed with his own name marked no funds by the bank it was drawn. McGuinness wife headed to Banco City to visit friends and he boarded the same train leaving the city. The forged check bore the name George La Jurvia and the small amount was $15.
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N. M
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McGuinness
Banque City
George la Jurvia
Zinc Company Eyes Big Mines in MagdalenaNM
Seven representatives of Empire Zinc Company of New Jersey visit Magdalena New Mexico to explore control of local mines. If talks succeed operations could start on a gigantic scale with a large smelter plant and extensive development promising many jobs. Company insiders caution negotiations are not yet public.
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N. M
Big Empire Zinc Company
New Jersey
Cithten
Utah instructor drowned in Lake Utah incident
St Paul Minnow Juny James Strane thetractor at the University of Utahai Salt Lake was accidentally drowned in the Missouri river near Fort Snelling last night. He was camping with a companion when the canoe overturned. Companion was saved by federal men.
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James Strane
University of Utahai
London soap controversy ends in damages ruling
In 1906 a failed UK soap combine sparked a case in which William Hesketh MP secured $250,000 in damages and costs from the Marmsworth newspapers the Mail and the News after journalists published during the controversy. The defendants dropped their plea of justification and agreed to pay. A separate Louis Wool Market note appears with prices.
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Marmsworth
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the News
Laver
Compromise Principle Refused by Choate at The Hague
The Geneva convention conference committee debated the inviolability of private property at sea. Twenty-one voted for the principle, eleven against, with Britain, France, Russia, Spain, and Portugal opposing. Joseph H. Choate refused to accept a compromise, arguing the majority already endorsed immunity, making unanimity impossible.
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Ministers Demand His Retirement From Throne
In a four hour cabinet meeting powerful ministers urged Emperor to abdicate in favor of the crown prince after a protest over sending a deputation to the Hague peace conference. The emperor’s definite reply to the proposal remains unclear as readings suggest abdication in the coming days. Seoul reports indicate a traditional monarchia lpublic dialogue surrounds the move.
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Government worries over fishing rights in Newfoundland dispute
Washington note July 17 reports that the opening of the herring season renews a tense dispute between the United States and Britain over Newfoundland fisheries. Britain and America clash as negotiations stall, with Newfoundlanders urging a permanent solution via the Hague tribunal and the U S open to such a reference within limits.
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Elks Will Meet in Dallas Next Year
Philadelphia reports that Klks Week featured a massed band parade with over 40 bands and 500 members. After the parade attendees visited parks near the city for entertainments, with Dallas planned as the next meeting place.
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