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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
1
New York March 22 The Thaw Jury was brought before Justice Fitzgerald and told they need not attend until Wednesday morning. The defense will present affidavits asserting Thaw can advise his counsel and understands the proceedings. Jerome may have until Monday to respond.
New York reports a proposed destroyer type craft by Lewis Nixon aimed to cross the Atlantic in four days. The design features five crews with internal combustion engines of 20 900 horsepower total, 1 000 mile endurance at 33 knots, a heavier armament load, five inch rifles and multiple torpedo tubes. Nixon hints the project may attract government interest and compares to the Deutschland's record crossing.
San Francisco reports the storm over California broken with improved conditions. Rivers in interior valleys fall, reducing flood risk to several cities. Telegraphic communication restored after days of outage. Weather bureau foresees clearing skies with possible showers. Rail blockages persist on some lines as repairs continue. Ogden and San Joaquin routes resume limited service. Shasta route and coast line to remain closed for days.
The fourth annual Y M C A convention for North Carolina and South Carolina opens in Wilmington on March 24. Governor Glenn will speak tonight, and A G Knebel returns to lead the men’s meeting with a series of addresses. W M Arnold of the Washington Y M C A will discuss the Religious Work of a Twentieth Century Association. A Friday morning conference will gather presidents of student Y M C A groups, with a Saturday session for students and others interested in boys’ work.
Trenton March 22 The New Jersey lawmakers tired of daily grind plan adjournment today if possible. Pressure from country towns favors a short session and productive action. Some good laws passed and a new United States senator elected.
Washington March 23 Interstate commerce commission members discuss a plan to require railroads to obtain national franchises for interstate service. The step is seen as a move toward full federal regulation and away from state control, potentially requiring constitutional amendment. Experts differ on feasibility but view the measure as advancing railroads toward federal oversight and protection against watered securities. Spelter Market in St Louis reports steady prices as of March 22.
Ex senator Burton, convicted in Raynor case, released from jail this morning after serving sentence for federal statute violation. He faces civil judgment for an unpaid $2,000 fine and is barred from federal office. Burton denied plans for revenge and said he will publish a truthful history of his case in serial form. Brooklyn horse show dates set for April 9 to 12 with 38 classes and large expected attendance.
At the American Roadmakers association convention in Pittsburg Pa pleas rise for a national highway department with a $10000000 fund to reward road construction under federal standards. Rep Charles E Townsend of Michigan plans to introduce the measure in Congress proposing payments per mile for gravel gravel and macadam roads and urging federal aid to ease farm marketing and improve auto travel.
The Pacific coast championship in boxing and wrestling will be decided at a three night meet with tonight as the second, clubs from across the country sending representatives for champion trophies. Medals will be awarded in boxing and wrestling, and the meet is described as one of the Northwest coast’s most important events.
An Indian man named Marcus Montoya was fatally struck by a switch engine while attempting to cross tracks after arriving on the first section from San Domingo. The coroner's jury adjourned without a verdict, listing death as the likely cause but noting witness absence and uncertainty. Montoya carried pottery, which was crushed with the body. Witnesses identified several locals present at the inquest.
The American consul at Managua reports that on March 18 a combined Salvadorean and Honduran force of 5000 and 1000 troops was routed by Nicaragua near Namasique, Honduras. Nicaragua plans immediate attacks on Choluteca and Tecalap. The article also notes gun assignments to troops and a New York University salesmanship course opening, plus Mackay Memorial Church dedication in Roselyn, Illinois with a resumption of rector duties.
Mr and Mrs Charles P Alexander plan a Monday reception at their town house to honor Ambassador Bryce and Mrs Bryce. The Bryces, popular in society, have spent days in New York en route to Canada for a lengthy visit and are noted for informal gatherings without much formality.
Detroit reports two fatally injured and several others seriously hurt when a Michigan Central train struck a street car at a crossing. The car, seen too late after clearing the gate, was split in two and hurled about fifty feet.
Special to The Evening Citizen Santa Fe March thirty seventh assembly adjourned after a long night with the house and council at a deadlock previously. The president of the council and house officials were honored with dinner sets. About 100 bills were acted upon, including an education measure advancing to the governor. The governor signed many minor bills, while some waited for final action as the session closed. The era is praised for standing firm for the people’s rights though many measures were left as unused paper.
A Chicago limited express from New York to Chicago on the Pennsylvania railroad derailed near Stewart, seventeen miles east of Pittsburg, at thirty five miles per hour. The engine and first five cars left the rails but no injuries were reported. Investigators found track tampering evidence with missing track templates and bolts, suggesting wreckers aimed to loot the train. Passengers included Cleveland mayor Tom L. Johnsen.
Washington, March 22. President Roosevelt’s railroad policy proposes wiping out state control over railroads. State courts and legislatures would lose jurisdiction. interstate commerce would be federal, nullifying two cent fare, demurrage, and coupling laws. If upheld, state power over railroads would end in both intrastate and interstate matters.
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