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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
1
Frank M. Mabry a prominent McGregor Texas banker pleaded guilty to embezzlement and misappropriation of funds from the National Bank. He was sentenced to five years in Leavenworth penitentiary. The case was reported from Waco Texas on March 1.
A reporter’s son recounts lessons from Sunday school about the legislature in a surreal exchange. A New York dinner note adds Governor Hughes as guest at Cornell alumni event at the Waldorf Astoria with President Sherman presenting.
New Mexico House sessions from 2:30 pm to 6 pm and a night session discuss House Bill 40 to abolish the mounted police. Debate centers on costs, effectiveness, and alternative protection for cattle interests, with votes 13 to 10 in both the adoption of report and passage of the bill.
Western railroads plan court action to restrain enforcement of two cent a mile passenger rate laws. Attorneys from major lines met to push legal challenge, arguing the statutes would cause heavy losses for carriers.
A fire at the Canfield Refining Co plant in Monopolis Pennsylvania burns tanks containing solvents threatening destruction. Sterling, former fire works official, appointed to oversee a large reforestation effort near Altoona to replace millions of trees and restore cross ties for the railroad system.
Washington DC to Ecuador and United States parcel post rates published for prepaid packages. Charges include 9 cents per pound for Ecuador parcels and 50 miles per cent for Ecuadorian consignments, with parcels prepared in New York and San Francisco for dispatch.
Dublin reports a failing potato crop across the south and nationwide distress. Public bodies announce resolutions for importing seed potatoes to alleviate shortages in counties Cork Kerry Limerick Mayo and Clare.
The Orange Day campaign began by Riverside chamber of commerce gains traction in many western cities and towns. Producers urge Americans to eat five oranges today to honor California growers, citing health and fragrance as benefits.
North American Industrial firm began operations in Mexico City and bought 150,000 acres of long leaf yellow pine in Jalisco pan. Directors listed include C. M. Wellford, Thomas Giigan, A. W. Blaid, John Todd, M. Davis, and Ht. Hyd.
New York March 1 District Attorney Jerome aims to secure a lunacy commission to examine Thaw. Dr B D Evans, defense expert, testifies Thaw suffered adolescent insanity in 1903 and at his 1905 marriage and 1906 killing, with acute recurrent attacks. Evidence argues Thaw may be paranoic rather than adolescent insane.
Sylvester R. Rush of Omaha receives an appointment as assistant attorney general to supervise prosecutions of public land frauds nationwide. The Washington dispatch notes shifts in ship subsidy debates with Littauer and Payne filibuster and partial bill changes. The Andrews bills on land to Anna Johnson and bonds for territorial armories progressed through senate and house.
Butte mail carriers quit work after failing to win higher pay. They say current wages from 400 to 900 dollars fail to meet the rising cost of living, with two weeks since tendering resignations to Postmaster Irwin. The group cites Butte as among the most expensive U.S. cities and urges Washington to grant requested increases.
Kansas City report says Union Pacific assumed control of the Kansas City Oklahoma & Gulf through its Missors River & Gulf subsidiary. The projected line runs from the Kansas state line due south through Oklahoma and Indiana Territory to Houston, connecting with Union Pacific at Kansas City and reaching Denison, Texas, by 420 miles. A junction with Harriman Texas system and a branch to Shreveport, La is planned.
Col John Borradaile of the armory board says the senate approved the Short New Mexico legislature act funding 15000 for armories at Albuquerque and Las Vegas. Each city will receive 47500 for the building costs, with sites supplied by the cities. Las Vegas selects a site in Illinois, while the New Mexico armory aims to centralize for public use and National Guard housing. Also noted, Orun D. Munn head of Munn and company died in New York.
Steve Adams case ends with defense win as Judge Wood overrides petition to recall Mr. Arthur Phillips and reopen pursuit. Key alibi hinges on August 10 while Mrs. Phillips testimony centers on August 7 the shooting date. Also reports Corona steamer ashore at Humboldt Bay and widespread strikes in Butte and Hutte areas affecting unions and postal service reform.
March 1 trolley accident on a city street line killed the motorman and injured several passengers. Investigators said the trolley encountered a derailment during a faulted switch, causingfatal injuries and tram delays across the route.
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