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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
1
Across the West and Midwest, heavy snow and avalanches isolate mines near Ouray and Camp Bird, with up to 25 mines cut off and fears of many deaths. Meanwhile storms paralyze rail and streetcar service from Chicago to Columbus and Jackson, with widespread delays and disruption.
In Indianapolis the Interstate Operators Association gathers a large group of luminous coal operators for a conference called by Francis L. Robbins with President Roosevelt’s backing. The meeting aims to present proposed wage terms to miners and may shift voting to tonnage, pitting large producers against independents. A decision could lead to a miners and operators agreement by April 1 and pave the way for anthracite talks.
The American Federation of Labor executive council meets in Washington for prompt labor matters. John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, attends. Discussion expected on the coal strike and building trades strikes in New York and other cities.
Rome reports Pope Pius X celebrated his name day with a small Mass and private audience. He received thousands of letters and telegrams from across the world and thanked the cardinals for their good wishes. The pope did not deliver a formal address as is his custom. He enjoyed gifts including handsome and valuable presents.
The postponed ouster suit by Attorney General Hadley against Standard Oil Republic and Waters-Pierce continues before Special Commissioner And. Witnesses H City Pheree former Watera Merce president and C MeAdams of that company expected to testify. Subpoena duces tecum served on Adams to produce stock books. Chicago National Bank failure connected charges moved to March file. Walsh and government attorneys request postponement due to readiness issues. In La Porte Indiana an indeterminate two to fourteen year sentence was given to Thomas Hascom for wreck caused by intoxicated railway operator on the Baltimore Chicago line. A dispatcher was punished for wreck and a preliminary hearing held.
France reports many detachments of troops and a miners strike with about forty thousand workers parading towns under red flags amid minor clashes. In England the ship subsidy bill stirs debate in Parliament as Campbell-Bannerman notes no immediate action and pledges careful consideration if the measure passes.
The Metropolitan Opera Company arrives by special trains and opens in Baltimore with Martha. Four performances will be given before a Pittsburgh run then Chicago Kansas City San Francisco and Los Angeles follow with Easter in San Francisco and a new Auditorium dedication in Los Angeles. Ernest Goertitz leads as general manager.
G E B Seymour representing J M Rowsey Co of St Louis warned against kalamein water pipes used in Albuquerque reports. He said cast iron is superior and kalamein coats enamel fragile and costly to connect, with many failures and replacements after a few years.
Santa Fe reports H O Bursum resigns as superintendent of the New Mexico penitentiary effective April 2 1906 with successor appointment to follow. Letter from Bursum notes the institution is in good order and he pledges continued welfare. Governor Hagerman to decide new appointee soon.
West Point N Y March 10 the military academy plans several automobile ambulances converted from express trucks to carry patients. The new vehicles will be tested under field conditions likely at Plattsburg New York. The mobile ambulances aim to aid transport over rough grades during upcoming summer mobilization, improving logistics for field hospitals.
The executive council of the National Civic Federation will hold its annual meeting this afternoon and evening in New York. The principal business is the election of officers and outlining the group's work for the coming year. Metal Market reports copper at 940% amid market activity.
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