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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
1
In San Francisco a strike by telephone workers effectively halts service as employees walk out, disrupting calls and prompting officials to seek resolution. The walkout involves female operators known as Hello Girls and threatens critical lines until disputes are addressed.
In San Francisco on May 4 labor tensions rise as 1300 iron workers press for an eight hour day. Striking hello girls seek $60 monthly pay for veterans and an end to wage-sweating, while car men vote on a strike. Union leaders report sizable adherence amid tense meetings and sporadic plant walkouts.
Richard Mansfield sails for Europe aboard the Atlantic transport line steamer While My Mansfield amid optimistic notes for a lengthy acting hiatus. He travels with his family, plans a lengthy sea voyage, and will likely refrain from performances for a considerable period. Weather records report a May cold snap in Kansas and Missouri with a low of 24 degrees at Toregutchen, and a rapid May temperature rise elsewhere.
Fragmentary text describes blocked copper vein with ice and a light vote. Mentions New City Hall and Burro Mountain area, references to district interest and conditions. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond New City Hall and a district context.
Reported ward by ward tallies show varied turnout with four wards totals and a low overall vote, while advocates praise the administration committee for mobilizing supporters. Despite a canvass, general opinion at four oclock favors approval but a strong turnout is needed to carry the bonds. Leaders credit business interests and boosters for rallying support for municipal improvement.
Copper Queen smelter in Douglas Arizona reports a new high for ore and flux processed in April totaling 106000 tons. Copper production exceeded 9500000 pounds, though April failed to reach March output due to ore quality. Mine furnaces stayed active with Bisbee ore and reserves largely untouched. Calumet and Arizona smelter showing a similar gain with about four million pounds produced. Surface operations included four fronts and one reserve.
A San Antonio dispatch says Maj. W Penrose and three officers, from the Macklin court martial, rushed to Fort Reno near Port End to address alleged trouble between two lieutenants and a battalion of infantry. Details remain unclear.
Chicago May 4 The jury after two weeks of evidence in the trial of Viet O Briena charged with murdering his wife five years ago reported a disagreement. This concludes the third trial of O Briena with one previous manslaughter verdict reversed by the supreme court on a technicality.
Halifax May 4 three large trans Atlantic liners are believed imprisoned in immense ice fields blocking Cabot Strait between Newfoundland and Cape Breton. The Allan line Sardinatan landed 600 passengers in port after piercing the barrier. Other vessels Ontarlan Vancouver Lontanto suspected to be stuck. Severe winter conditions delay Montreal service and mar the coast of the maritime provinces.
Levi Hughes resigns from the office of territorial treasurer after a brief tenure appointed by former governor Hagerman. J Howard Vaughn, former incumbent, is named to fill the vacancy. Vaughn is cashier of the First National Bank at Santa Fe. Hughes, a wood and sheep dealer, stated he wished to sever ties with the office at once. Rumors say other Hagerman regime officials may follow.
Fort Collins May 4 Prof Wen dell Paddock head of horticulture and botany at the agricultural college reports information from various parts of the state indicating a considerable quantity of apples will be produced this year despite frost damage.
Grant county Shriner Alex McGregor reports Burro mountain deposits vastly exceed famed Cananea in Mexico. Mines like St Louis stretch toward development as ore moves to Silver City and rail links to Pueblo and El Paso are planned. Two large companies hold rich properties, with a 2,000 strong population and towns Leopold Tyrone thriving on this surge. The future could redraw New Mexico’s map with new immigration and wealth. Annapolis event postponed due to rough seas.
Angel reports a Santa Fe Special wreck near Joseph City Arizona about one mile west. Several persons were injured though none fatally. Wreck caused by dry breaking of trucks and luggage on a crowded train headed to the annual conclave.
Promoter sold 1,000,000 dollars worth of stock for 300,000 dollars and kept the money. Callow youth led the scheme, deceiving many since the public believed the Uncle Sam Oil Company claims. Authorities warn investors to beware similar pitches.
Kansas City May 4 An Arkansas oil promoter Tucker faces federal fraud charges for selling 1,000,000 dollars of Uncle Sam stock. He is free on 15,000 dollar bond and set to stand trial in October. Backed by thousands across the country, Tucker touts vast profits while defending himself against what he calls a campaign by the Standard Oil octopus.
Chicago reports a suit seeking a court decree to reorganize the Corn Products Company under court direction and a receiver. The filing seeks to enjoin the Corn Products firms and officers from conveying stock or property to the Corn Products Refining Company and accuses officers of colluding with Standard Oil interests to defraud the complainant.
The body of missing Marvin Boy was found in a marsh a half mile from his home at Kitts Hammock. The search team reported the body located two miles from the boy’s residence as authorities continued efforts to determine the cause and time of death.
A forest fire near Maple Falls, a 500 resident town in northwest Whatcom County, raised alarms as winds shifted directions. Authorities warned of expansion risk and urged residents to prepare evacuations if the fire neared homes and essential infrastructure.
A May 4 parade and mass meeting in New York drew union supporters in two divisions, uptown and downtown, marching to Grand Central Palace to denounce the Moyer Haywood arrests. A mass meeting followed, with an overflow session planned, and a Brooklyn demonstration was arranged in support of the unions.
Norfolk Virginia May 4 Four noted aeronauts are entered for the aerial race from Jamestown under the Jamestown Aeronaut company and three large balloons. The flyers include At St Hawley of the Acro club St Louis A N Chanter of the Aero club Philadelphia Melphia De Julian Theman and J Edwards of the Aero club of America New York. The big balloons are the Cen
A Santa Fe train wreck near La Junta Colorado injures more than twenty passengers. The May 4 dispatch reports casualties as responders rush to the scene and assess the damage.
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