Hargis Free of Murder Charge Yet Again
Clan held rejoicing at Sandy Hook as Hargis was acquitted of murder charges and returned to prison after the trial.
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
1
Clan held rejoicing at Sandy Hook as Hargis was acquitted of murder charges and returned to prison after the trial.
James Hargis of Breathitt County is acquitted again on a murder charge in Sandy Hook after a change of venue. Prosecution blamed road distance to justice and Judge Moody instructed a verdict of not guilty. Feud tensions flare as Hargis clan and rivals linger in Kentucky mountains with no shared law.
In a decisive game the Mountains defeated Rial 102 to 88 behind strong defense by leading scorers. The win improves their regional standing and showcases clutch play from the backcourt and post.
LaCrosse Wisconsin July 22 trains on Milwaukee Northwestern and Burlington systems halted for twelve hours after a heavy rainstorm washout. Telegraph and telephone lines down and crops damaged. A farmer near LaCrosse lost 100 cattle drowned. City homes undermined pavements washed out and livestock losses widespread. Storm described as a cloudburst with high winds thunder and lightning.
Council Bluffs July 22 The Portland Gold Mining Company headquartering in Council Bluffs and Cripple Creek district business faces a tax suit over nearly $100,000 in taxes. The county seeks taxes on stock and plans further suits against individual stockholders. The case questions whether Iowa law taxing out of state headquartered corporations is constitutional, with a ruling likely affecting similar Iowa counties. Also noted is Pittsburg heat record with nine deaths and many prostrations.
Rome reports a serious crisis after Sig nor Nunamo Naal, former minister of public instruction, was arrested on embezzlement charges. Protests erupted in multiple towns, Palermo saw deadly clashes with one man killed, troops deployed to quell unrest, and a special senate session was called to decide on Naal’s fate. In Waterford a lightning strike killed one worshiper and injured several in St Mary’s church during evening services.
Edison to be vice president and Farhy to be cashier, with J. Bryn and H. Daughtry among named executives at the Bank of Nar a Visa. The treasury list shows Withchattingen 1 Dare and Witham J. Bryn in key roles as reorganizations outline.
A fragment notes W. Andrews, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Pennsylvania, and secretary to U S Senator Pence. The text references a visit by a New Mexico contact and mentions a July period with uncertain details about delegates Andrews and related figures.
Alain George W. Curry, recently appointed governor of New Mexico, spent an evening in El Paso with old friends after a dinner at the Sturges hotel. He declined political discussion, planned to take the oath soon in Santa Fe, and pledged to back Roosevelt era Republican policy while easing local feuds.
Kingston Gould, youngest son of George Gould, joins a dozen Columbia University students studying mineralogy in southern Arizona. Led by Dr. Charles P. Berkey, the party travels from Bisbee to observe the Mule Mountains in search of mineral finds.
Cody Wyoming July 22 I McCoy the horse thief who led officers on a chase of over 100 miles from Billings Montana and fought a pitched battle before surrender has not been retaken though severely wounded. He has been seen several times by ranchers and is clad only in his undergarments and a blanket. His fate hangs on his next move as exposure and pursuit press him toward surrender or death.
A fragment reports another death bringing the total to thirty five while noting the Pere Marquette event. The lines mention a death count rising to 32 earlier, with unclear details about the manner or cause.
Boise July 22. Attorney E F Richardson opened the defense in the Haywood case outlining ten planned topics and pledging to argue law, Western Federation history, Cripple Creek and Coeur D Alene conditions, and the defendants’ actions while addressing Orchard and white, with sessions staggered by heat and a morning and evening schedule.
Telegrams from Seoul report large scale intrigues at the palace and growing unrest across the peninsula. Rioters target railway and police facilities as Japanese troops guard the powder magazine. proclamations urge residents to stay indoors. The new emperor appears cautious and weak, with turmoil looming over the capital.
Miss Helen Madigan died today after a collision last evening between an automobile and a Long Island express train. Dr Edward J Gallagher, who was with her, was killed in the crash. The couple were engaged to be married.
Cambridge July 22 Percival Lowell of Lowell Observatory wired Harvard Observatory with a dim patch observation. The communication mentions a Martian double canal photograph by Lanpland and another photographer.
Major Paymaster Eugene Coffin, Civil War veteran, had his left arm amputated due to infection from handling money while paying troops. The report notes the danger came from the act. dated July 33 in Mania with Kansas City, Me. and references Missouri and Kaw rivers falling rapidly with danger passed.
Columbia ship tragedy leaves many passengers dead after steamers collide and sink within minutes. Rescue teams search for survivors amid rough seas and damaged vessels. Authorities investigate cause as families await word on missing relatives.
In heavy fog off Shelter Cove Mendocino County the iron steamer Columbia sank within five minutes after collision with the wooden steamer San Pedro. About 80 saved by rigging on the San Pedro, with 100 lives lost, including Captain P A Doran. Roanoke and George W Elder later rescued survivors and towed San Pedro to Eureka.
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