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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
1
Attacks among U S sailors escalate in Havana as police clash amid a feud. Fireman Harry Lee is seriously wounded along with ten others in the violence spanning several months.
Center Texas May 1 Carroll B Short prominent attorney was shot and killed last night by Dr Paul in a feud lasting months The December killing of a Dr Paul brother by a negro in Short and his brother s employ sparked violence with military called out The latest shooting is viewed as a direct continuation of that affair
Reno reports Miner Hicks pledges to continue stage work after a public suicide attempt that followed a $12,000 roulette loss. Friends describe the stunt as an effort to drum up publicity, with Hicks insisting the train incident was not the end of his career.
An estimated one hundred thousand residents were driven from their homes by flooding from the Dnelper Dnelster and Dyina rivers. The inundations cover a wide area, causing widespread distress and suffering.
Dock workers at Mallory yard threaten action to enforce wage increases. A tense stand at the docks prompts crews to push for better pay and conditions amid ongoing labor pressure.
Washington May 1 The Navy Department has received a cable from Commander Wood at Havana relaying Commander Tappan of the Tacoma reporting a clash between Tacoma sailors on shore leave and Santiago police. Ten sailors were injured, one fireman Harry Lee with a fractured skull and gunshot wound, condition serious. Sailors attacked as they returned to their ship about 1 30 yesterday morning. Police injuries not reported.
In New York on May 1 the wedding of Miss Anna J Jenner and Sterling T Foote was held yesterday at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. The officiant was Rev Charles Parkhurst and a small reception followed.
In the international amateur court tennis championship final at London on May 1 Jay Gould defeated Pen i well, the 1904 champion, in three straight sets 6 1 6 1 6 1.
In New York, J T Lightfoot assistant attorney general of Texas, and Judge W A Allen arrived to gather evidence aimed at removing the Watera Pierce company from Texas. The hearing reportedly occurred in a Wall Street district room with H H Rogers, John D Archibald, and H C Pierce among those examined. The report notes a Texas led inquiry and potential action against the firm.
Mrs Mary Adelaide Mizner widow of Yerkes files for divorce against Wilson Mizner with Louis B Hasbrook appointed to take testimony. Attorneys to decide if suit is for divorce. Also mentions Spelter Market report with price 6.60 on May 1.
In Greensburg Indiana an attack on Mrs Sefton an elderly white woman last Saturday sparked a race riot. Six black men were badly beaten with one possibly dying. A mob of about 500 men looted and damaged shops and homes while warning local black residents to leave town as authorities intervened and pledged removal of anyone with bad character.
Harrisburg reporters note that Marshall Williams of Pittsburgh, the defeated bidder on a 2,000,000 electrical fixtures contract, received a $10 loan on an unindorsed note August, as the Railroad Investigation Commission plans to hear the case this week. Pittsburgh figures are subpoenaed amid questions of source and uses of funds. The money market reports New York on call and prime mercantile paper amid general conditions.
Washington May 1 A large number of workmen have been engaged on the capitol building restoration work and it is nearly finished. The Statuary hall walls, once painted to imitate Italian marble, have the paint removed and the natural sand stone finish restored. Two old stairways from Statuary hall to the gallery have been reopened, allowing visitors to look down as in old days. The hall is described as purely Greek in design and a beautiful legislative space.
London May 1 The British government lowers postage to Canada for magazines newspapers and trade journals from eight cents per pound to two cents per pound, a move designed to place Great Britain in a more favorable position than any other country.
Washington May 1 The administration lines up party machinery in key states to back a Roosevelt aligned candidate for the Republican national convention.Taft faces southern unpopularity and Ohio/Fairbanks maneuvering. Delegates from the South and the Pennsylvania arena loom large as Roosevelt hopes gain steam.
Chicago May 1 Twenty women were injured in a fire at No 265 Wabash Avenue. The Stray & Clark Piano company occupied the first floor while the Lotus Lunch ub housed the women only venue on the upper floors. Panic ensued as 200 women rushed stairs and fire escapes. Several fell from crowded iron handles. One or more workers and patrons feared dead though no bodies found. Loss to building and contents estimated at 49000.
May 1 report from Oklahoma City notes Northern Canadian River and Right Ring Creek receding and flood conditions improving. One permit remains unaccounted for. Some families are homelow, and the lows is eatlenated at 9100009.
In London on a May day in 1904, Sieve Gallion won the 2000 guinea stakes for fillies at Newmarket over one mile. Contenders included Linacre and Benoni American. Gallion led from the start and won easily by a length, securing the prize amid a strong field.
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