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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
1
Report from Lahore dated May 6 says rioters attacked the American Mission Invasion church and burned the YMCA building. Missionary homes were looted and native Christians assaulted in the streets. Hindu student leadership sparked a riot also at Amritsar, about thirty miles from Lahore.
The first May session of the Bernalillo County Probate Court convened at 10 o clock with Judge Jesus Romero, A Walker clerk, and T Montoya interpreter. Appraisals of Rudolph O Stoll and Barbara Barelea de Apodaca estates were approved, and claims totaling 344 were allowed. Henrietta Myers was approved to administer Thomas F Myers estate, and hearings for other estates were continued or adjourned with actions scheduled for May 12 or June 3.
City officials at Otto Diekmann's office on Gold Avenue reviewed ballots from the Saturday bond issue election. While no definite statement, the outlook is more promising than initially, with a likely vote enough to authorize the bond. City records are being checked to confirm how many property owners are eligible to vote.
In Los Padilla near Old Albuquerque seven year old Jose Padilla died in his sleep after a Saturday night of play. Vincento Padilla a prominent ranch owner reported the child’s sudden death to Undertaker Adams. Funeral arrangements were made for his home tomorrow as the family grieves the loss of a lively little boy.
State 1 faces scrutiny as officials request full disclosure of plans and options amid ongoing inquiries. The request seeks clear details on strategy, sourcing, and potential timelines for decision making by governing authorities.
Holl Idaho May An application for a bill of particulars was filed by defense counsel in the W D Haywood murder case. Haywood faces trial for the death of former Governor Steenberg as prosecutors flag a possible conspiracy claim. Clarence Darrow argues the defense aims to illuminate links to the crime. President Roosevelt's letter defending due process to the unions is read aloud. The defense says Moyer Haywood Pettibone will be tried by a jury in Idaho court.
The court paused after arguments on a bill of particulars at 12:30, with Judge Wood expected to rule at 3. Darrow objected to blank subpoenas, while Senator Borah defended them saying witnesses must be protected from disclosure. Two Colorado witnesses reportedly vanished within 24 hours.
Ul timatum to employes issued as the Irving Railway plans to resume operations with strikebreakers. Company refuses arbitration and posts notices that nonreporting workers will be discharged. Saloons consider closing during the dispute and Mayor may be asked to intervene. Carmen wages contended at around 30 to 32 cents per hour with demands rising.
Delegate W. Ho Andrews arrived at Santa Fe and was greeted by a reception committee of leading Republicans and a crowd. Gov J W Ray, Coal OU Inspector Romero, Mayor Catron, and Col George W Pratt led welcomes. Andrews thanked residents and declined a formal ball to rest after a strenuous journey.
The body of Judge Theodore G. Hulett was prepared for burial per his will by cementing it in a coffin he had built. He insisted on entire nudity and burial without any part of the body touching the coffin ends or bottom, with precise instructions on the cementing process and composition.
The Albuquerque and New Mexico Shriners arrived in Los Angeles after traveling on inter train No 1. A reception and concert hosted by Islam temple of Los Angeles will honor Knights and Ladies of Isl e. A banquet and imperial council events, a parade, and an excursion to Pasadena are planned with varied ceremonial activities and colors.
A mine explosion on May 6 at the Modderfont mine resulted in the deaths of fourteen workers, including three white men and eleven natives. Rescue efforts continue as authorities review the incident and assess safety measures.
Seven miners trapped for five days in the flooded Berwind-White mine near Had Thought of Eating Each Other is now reported recovered at a local hospital. Foreman describes hours of terror as water rose inch by inch forcing them to climb toward the highest slope.
In a hazardous underground chamber the Berwind miners faced rising water and darkness. They feared cannibalism as supplies ran low, but relief came with rising air and distant rescue. The ordeal ended as pumps restored ventilation and rescuers finally reached them.
Martin A Knapp and Charles P Neill chaired talks in Denver with Denver and Rio Grande railroad officials and labor unions to settle wage disputes. If amicable settlement fails, they will seek arbitration under Erdman law. Meanwhile a Santa Fe derailment near Norborne, Missouri injures many and burns two cars.
London dispatch from Con Mantinople reports seven Turkish battalions nearly wiped out in a battle with rebels in Yemen province. The Turkish commander in chief appeals for reinforcements as the fight continues.
Special from Klamath Falls Oregon reports that Count Otto Von Walderstein who was reported killed at Willows California days ago is still alive. He is employed on government reclamation work at Klamath Falls Oregon.
In Brooklyn on May 6 the Brooklyn Eagle Humane club conducts a work horses parade along Hee Treaty of this borough. Drivers from Aunt Jean's Humane club display many horses. a reviewing stand is set on Lafayette Avenue. Gold, silver and bronze medals will honor best care and humane driving.
Information from a personal letter dated May 6 describes a major strike Tuesday in the Mogollon Gold and Copper company Cooney mine. A 600 to 700 foot new shaft uncovers a $105 body of gold and silver ore with copper nearly gone.
Washington reports indicate Mexico Guatemala diplomatic ties severed and the outcome is awaited with apprehension. The rest of the text appears garbled with unrelated local notes about workers' hours and city fish houses, making interpretation limited to the international situation.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis holds its manual meeting in Washington at the New Willard hotel. Dr Horna M Briggs opens the general session while Dr Lawrence P Flick reports on preparations for the international tuberculosis congress to be held this autumn. Tomorrow President Roosevelt will host a White House reception with the congress of American Physicians and Surgeons in attendance.
Verdict reached in Wilkes-Barre as eleven members of the Black Hand society were found guilty and two acquitted. Principal charge involved assault and robbery at an Italian household to secure funds for the gang. Court opened proceedings this morning with testi mony detailing the home invasion and motive.
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