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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
1
Search efforts continue for Abeyta as authorities confirm two river victims from Rio Grande near Isleta. Despite extensive salvage work by rescue crews, the body of Abeyta remains unfound amid swift currents and rising waters.
A boat ferrying eight Isletas across the Rio Grande at Isleta capsized in a midstream accident. Mrs. Abeyta and her son drowned, the Chiqueque girl disappeared, and Mia Abeyta and two others were rescued. Bodies recovered or missing, searches ongoing as locals mourn.
Captain Charles Davis ex mayor of El Paso arrived in the city suffering stomach trouble. Doctors from El Paso examined him and he was moved to St Joseph's hospital where he rested well. Charles Davis Jr son remained with his father as telegrams poured in from residents asking about his condition and possible operation.
Mukilen reports a Japanese person was fired on and wounded by a Chinese police officer on the YaI, inflaming tensions between China and Japan over the dispute in Masehuria and threatening Japan with a tougher policy.
Haywood's attorneys receive notice to have their witnesses present by Swar sday. Prosecution to use by Swar sday in ongoing case. court calendar indicates key dates and parties involved. The document names Haywood and the prosecuting team, with schedule details for witness appearances.
Boise reports senior Borah says prosecution will rest Tuesday night with witnesses to be examined Wednesday. defense plans to counter Orchard’s tale with Ed Boyce and Western Federation history. Pinkerton guards surround more than 100 witnesses as prosecutors chase corroboration linking Haywood Moyer and Pettibone to the century‑long criminal plot.
P J Connelly of Walla Walla representing Collier s. John Tierney Denver Post Joel Priest Salt Lake Herald J Carberry Boston Globe. A number of special artists sketch men photographers and magazine men are also involved.
The cases against President Calhoun General Manager Mullally Chief Counsel Ford and Assistant Counsel Abbot of United Railroads were called before Judge Lawler for a hearing on a motion to set aside the indictments.
Mrs Wm Moline resting her head on a wire clothesline south of the city was struck by a bolt of lightning and killed instantly on June 17. The incident occurred at her residence and is reported as a tragic fatality resulting from a house weather event.
S. W. Traylor of the Tri-Bullion Smelting and Developing Co and Robert W. Hull state that Albuquerque will likely secure the firm’s large smelter project, barring no changes in program. They report the plan is advancing and conditions are favorable for the city’s development.
Washington June 17 Martin A Knapp chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission predicts an era of good feeling between the railroads and the public with material benefit to the United States He says abundant capital will fund needed extensions and improvements and that railroad men will back well considered measures that regulate interstate commerce.
One hundred seventy five members of the Texas Bankers' Association boarded a banquet breakfast and then a private liner for Marblehead where they will dine at the Buster Yacht Club.
Chicago reports a dynamite explosion at 64 Milton Avenue wrecking Cocmo Bruscato’s flat and terrifying Little Italy. Forty five residents slept through the blast with no injuries. Police note the act linked to the Black Hand demanding $1,000. A powder charge and a fleeing suspect were observed.
In Denver on Ju 11 a Western Federation of Miners convention moved to end the dispute with the Industrial Workers of the World. A resolution endorsing industrial unionism and aligning with the I W W ideals was referred to committee, aiming to organize workers and elect delegates to the next I W W convention to pursue a new united leadership.
Evening dispatches from Washington indicate the Larra- RolusAhi chiles case for the Delegate seat from New Mexico will begin tomorrow. Papers are ready for consideration and all signs point to Mr. Andrews as the favored contender, with preparations underway to make a strong showing.
A private cablegram from Washington reports Marquis Ito and Japan’s elder statesmen met Foreign Minister Hayashi in Tokyo last Wednesday. They urged Aoki’s recall as ambassador to the United States due to his handling of the present situation. The successor has not been named nor officially announced.
Tokio June 17 The Constitutional party adopted a resolution regretting Japanese persecution in San Francisco and declaring a close friendship with the United States that might almost be an alliance The party in touch with the government is sending notice to Washington that inflammatory articles about Japan’s attitude toward America have no foundation in fact
Late reports from Paraiso Ghill indicate thirty four people were killed or injured by the recent quake. The affected area spans from Valparaiso to the Magellan Straits and from the Pacific to Nequin, Argentina.
June 17 St. Petersburg reports show protests against the czarist dissolution of parliament shrinking as a Social Democratic conference in Finland weighs a proffered proclamation to peasants workers and the army. News from the empire notes quiet reception of parliament’s dissolution with no violence seen and broad public contempt for the czar’s actions. In Warsaw troops hold sway and the public lives under tight surveillance.
Caldwell Idaho June 17 Harry Orchard the accused murderer of former Governor Steunenberg and eighteen others was brought to the scene of the crime and taken before Judge Wood at the county courthouse The Haywood case at Boise was adjourned to enable Judge Wood to come to Caldwell and enter order adjourning Orchard s trial for the present term of court Orchard was assigned Frank T Wyman to represent him and the case was continued The trial date depends on the Boise trials of Haywood Moyer and Pettibone Orchard will plead guilty when finally called and expects no mercy He will be guarded closely pending final hearing
New York June 17 Dandy Jim Uninatediiiey the bonbon loving dog of Garth dies at 13 after a top windh title run. Once known as Weighget G Mie Ellen Annes an eccentric spinner and hermit of Union-Kauare she left $10 000 to Miss McGiving for the support of the little black and tun tay rantel.
Kansas City Mo June 17 Judge Smith McPherson of Red Oak Iowa holds jurisdiction over Missouri freight and passenger law validity amid a conflict between Kansas City and St Louis circuit courts and the federal court. He will decide whether to enjoin enforcement of the two-cent fare and maximum freight statutes, with a ruling likely in a week or more. The Missouri railroads seek a temporary injunction to block state officials from enforcing the laws that took effect last night.
Ala June 17 Governor Comer appointed former Congressman John H Bankhead to fill the U S Senate vacancy caused by the death of Senator John E Morgan.
Six cars piled in a heap after a Santa Fe passenger train left the tracks about twenty miles east of Trinidad. Several passengers were bruised and cut. the engine crew escaped. A soft track from recent rains is blamed. New Mexicans aboard included Solo Luna and Harry Lee of Albuquerque. none were injured. The train was en route to Denver for a public lands convention.
Eleven year old Charlie Hopkins slept nightly on his mother’s grave in a Chicago cemetery to feel near her, Detective Sergeant Sacklin found him soaked and crying as he was taken away, seeking shelter from rain. The boy appeared moved and tearful.
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