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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
1
Three jurors selected as first venire exhausted. state files additional witness list bringing total to 185. Some may not be called depending on trial progression.
Workers strike actions headline amid rail service tension as United Railways announces plans to increase car deployment and restore expanded operations despite ongoing labor disputes. The report notes aggressive rhetoric from strikers and firm management stance.
Jurors are summoned in an Idaho district court to form a new panel after the regular term was exhausted. Judge Wood aims to seat twelve taksmen amid extensive witness lists for both sides in the Haywood trial, with expectations of testimony beginning next week.
Miners stream to witness the trial with crowds filling hotels and halls. Spectators include workers from the hills, many who worked with Haywood’s causes in southern Kansas and Coeur d'Alenes, gathering amid a tense public event and political tension.
Laramie Wyoming reports a 24 day snow storm in the southern ranges with depths up to seven feet on the level since April 10. The sun has not appeared, temperatures hovered between 10 below and zero, marking the most remarkable storm in Wyoming mountains.
San Francisco May 10 Detective Sergeant Bell was shot through the thigh during Tuesday's rioting and is in critical condition as blood poisoning develops in the wound. Other riot victims are improving. James Walsh, the young teamster killed by strike-breakers, had his funeral today. Carbarns at Turk and Pillmers and at Oak and Broderick streets show plans to increase streetcar departures soon after noon. The day remained calm, with some residents in wealthy districts throwing flowers on tracks while others hurled abuse at strike-breakers. No shots were fired. Several arrestees in Tuesday's riot testified they were beaten, deprived of food, water, and beds for 24 hours.
Irkutsk in Siberia reported a severe quake at 6:80 this morning. Buildings shook, residents fled, some structures collapsed, and though panic was widespread, casualties were believed light despite heavy rumbling detonations.
Under the Philadelphia chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy a party will be held tonight at the Bellevue-Stratford. The entertainment committee includes leading southern residents in Philadelphia and the gathering will bring together prominent southern ladies and gentlemen in the city.
Madrid May 10 The birth of a naval heir to Queen Victoria of Spain is announced by decree. Crowds gather before the royal palace as officials, nobility, and the American minister Coler arrive for official ceremonies. The birth occurred at 12 45 pm with the prince to be named Alfonso.
Chicago reports an exclusive that Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, was arrested in 1885 for burglary and later sent to Joliet Penitentiary. Records show differing origins and dates, with conflicting accounts from Joliet and Chicago police. Reports from Boise and elsewhere note disputed Joliet confinement amid broader investigations.
Albuquerque Shriners joined the annual conclave in Los Angeles. The group formed part of the sixth grand division led by Nobie Joseph A. Stern of Erie, with patrol band and Murat patrol from Indianapolis and temples from Mississippi Nebraska North Carolina and North Dakota among others.
Topeka May 10 The hearing on the discharge of the receiver for the Uncle Sam Oil Co is in federal court before Judge Pollock today with indications of a continuance tomorrow.
Al Williams, intoxicated and distraught, raved in the smoking car of train No 3 between Maxwell City and Staten as it traveled from Kansas City to Phoenix. He tried to throw himself from the car, knocked out a window pane, and was restrained by passengers who handed him to the sheriff at Baton. In jail, Williams attempted suicide by slitting his throat with a piece of glass.
The Interstate Commerce Commission examines a complaint by Transport Portation Company alleging unjust discriminations in shipments between New York and Philadelphia, affecting operation and pricing. The action centers on alleged unfair handling of freight by the Pennsylvania railroad in routes serving the two cities.
May 20 reports show a fall to 52 degrees in northern Nebraska and South Dakota. It was freezing this afternoon while this morning reached around 4 degrees above zero, with strong winds and unsettled conditions across the region.
Funeral rites for James H. Smith, who died in Kyoto while on his honeymoon, were held at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in New York. Rev. Leighton Parks led the service as a 199-voice choir sang, with notable attendees including Sir George Cooper, the duchess of Manchester, Eugene Zimmerman, and several society figures. The body was interred at Woodlawn follows the service.
Attorney Harry Owens and manager Wilson faced arraignment in police court over city ordinance violations for slaughtering goats inside city limits. Twenty kids were taken to Blanchard Meat and Supply before employees slaughtered them, leading to a demurrer ruling and case continued. Elsewhere, progress reported on the Middle Tennessee Phosphate Company’s development plans.
An oil magnate named Pierce is in custody and must submit to the enforcement action of a Texas sheriff. The incident centers on legal proceedings requiring Pierce to appear under sheriff’s authority in Texas.
In St. Louis on May 10 sheriff Matthews arrived from Travers county Texas to take charge of Pierce, chairman of Waters-Pierce Oil, who was arrested on a Texas indictment charging perjury in an 1900 affidavit. A habeas corpus writ was granted as Pierce claims rightful liberty. Pierce stated the Austin affidavit was unquestionably true asserting Waters-Pierce did not engage in any pool or price fixing.
The steamer Corwin of the Lt. N. Gray Steamship Co departs Seattle for Nome marking the season’s first northbound voyage. Major ships Ohio Victoria Pleiades and Senator follow June 1 with limited passenger space on the former three. Corwin has led Nome arrivals for six straight years amid strong local enthusiasm.
William Murphy, convicted of bribery, has the sentence of one year in the House of Correction to begin today. The Supreme Court confirmed the conviction. due to filing rules the papers were not filed for thirty days after the decision, delaying effective action. A rehearing is unlikely, and the sentence will take full effect.
The funeral of Edmund Gy Rom former governor of New Mexico and U S senator from Kansas was held at the Presbyterian church on Silver Avenue at 3 pm. Grand Army of the Republic marched from his home to the church, bodies laid to rest at Fairview cemetery amid floral tributes. Dr Hugh A. Beashel led services with choir and a solemn sermon. town observes with respect as others recall the late statesman.
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