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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
1
A five pound bomb was hurled at Rear Admiral Greve during a shipyard inspection. It fell in the snow two feet from the admiral and did not explode. The would be assassin escaped.
The Augustine Golf Club opens its manual golf championship today with prizes for champion and runner-up. Members allied with the United States Golf Association received extended invitations as the tournament begins with 20 qualifying and 18 hole rounds. Play continues tomorrow and the following day.
Chicago March 28 labor leaders in the conference interrupted by workers refusal to accept the western railroads managers offer met to discuss the managers plan to avoid a strike. Managers say they will invoke the Erdman act arbitration board though labor leaders decline to discuss it. Trainmen and conductors vow to ignore arbitration and prepare for a strike unless concessions are made. Also court decision upholds Great Northern stock issue and notes stock authorization contested by Attorney General Young. New York Market reports dull lead and copper.
A freak afternoon storm struck Chicago and nearby areas Tuesday, transforming a sunny day into darkness in moments. Lightning killed a girl in the south end while thunderstorms damaged wires, signs, and trees. near Indiana, casualties were reported. A church fire caused by lightning spared many children who had just left a parochial school basement. Several steel smokestacks at Western Steel and Car Foundry collapsed, sending workers fleeing with narrow escapes.
Montgomn March 28 On amount of the strike the traction company has given up its efforts to operate the street cars. Only seven of the 150 employees still remain with the company. Miners trouble compromised with vote by union. five year sliding scale set for Butte smelter workers as well.
Washington March 24 Delegates Andrews had a long interview with Secretary Garfield regarding territorial affairs. He then proceeded to the White House and the supervising architect. Copies of plans will be sent to Delegate Andrews and advertisements will be made. It is hoped to start the work of building early in the summer. Pensions Manuel Hoyval 82 dollars Perea 12 dollars.
The Corbin Banking company assigned for the benefit of creditors to George Austin. Ten company directors named including George Edgell and Austin Corbin. State liabilities exceed assets by over $1,000,000. Principal asset is valuable real estate unsellable without alteration to meet maturing obligations. Creditors likely to be paid in full in order of priority.
New York dispatch from Manila notes a hemp warehouse fire at Stevenson and warehouse, 15 009 bales of hemp lost with damages estimated between 400 000 and 600 000 dollars. Montane Maren 35 reports forest fires in Alabama near Florida line threatening millions in timber. Chanute Kansas reports a small tornado damaging several houses with minor losses. Representative Scott of Iola says Isthmus Panama canal likely to finish in about five years. Dayton Central Electric Association meeting discusses practical business concerns with Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction company officials present.
Washington reports President struggles between replying to haywire attacks by Ralph Burton and avoiding a public clash. Advisers split over confronting the ex convict as western crowds applaud him. Burton moves to publish Gordon letter while considering pardon claims. Poultry club in McKeesport to debate Leghorns and Bonita vereus Milty with a Christmas week exhibit slated for 1907.
The Standard Trust Company, trustee under a May 4 1904 mortgage deed for Consolidation Coal bonds totaling 7.4 million dollars, will receive today proposals or offers of such bonds at not exceeding 194 and interest retirement by the sinking fund.
New York March 2 The Thaw lunacy commission opened in Justice Fitzgerald's court at 2 06 PM with Clifford P as defense counsel. Hartridge said Thaw will testify in his own behalf and answer questions. The commission later went into executive session to privately examine Thaw while the courtroom was cleared.
Washington March 24 The president has decided to increase the number of American delegates at the Second Hague conference to allow subdivision into committees if needed though the move should not alter the outcome since each nation has one vote. Also reports from San Jose Costa Rica say Amapala Honduras is being bombarded as provisional government plans stir regional tensions.
Washington reports recount a White House visit by Bat Masterson Ben Daniela and Bull Andrews as a tense moment loomed if trouble had broken out. Masters onetime deputy marshal Mason Musterson linked to western gun fame and the justice department.
Chris Stahl known as Chick Stahl, longtime figure in baseball, died by swallowing caustic acid in his West Baden Springs hotel room. He was noted as captain of the Hoxton American team and was a prominent name in sports circles. In New York, the latest mayoral vote count bill passed the Albany assembly by a large margin, awaiting final action.
John N. Coffin resigns as business manager and assistant secretary treasurer of the American Lumber Company, effective June 1. Directors accepted the resignation. a successor will be named. Coffin plans to remain in the West and Albuquerque as his home amid ongoing family feuds elsewhere.
Ex senator Ralph Burton returns to his home town of Benator, Kansas, amid a warm reception and strong local memories of his peak influence. Citizens praise his abilities while noting bitterness over his past comments and critics question his future involvement with state affairs.
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