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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
1
Only four men remained seated as jurors were questioned at noon in the mayor Schmitz trial in New Venice. The panel grew with the afternoon session expected to continue.
San Francisco reports swirl around Mayor Schmitz extortion trial resuming in Judge Dunne's court as jurors are seated. President Calhoun of United Railroads allegedly plots to seize municipal control under a law and order banner, consolidating financial interests amid graft disclosures. A civic committee restart is planned to justify a mass meeting while excluding prosecutors and graft opponents.
A 24 May report details how Istanbul censors ruthlessly trim European operas and stage plays. Options like Hamlet survive only as Eleonora or La Juive as altered titles, with prohibitions rooted in royal scandal and religious sensitivities. The piece notes broad restrictions, including avoiding onstage murder to curb moral corruption.
A wealth-driven Texas man was struck and killed by a lightning bolt near Rosebud, with local authorities confirming the fatal incident as a weather-related accident. Asset owner details and exact location were not fully disclosed in the fragments.
A report highlights a land fraud investigation across western states uncovering schemes, involved parties, and legal actions. Officials stress vigilance as investigators pursue property titles, transfers, and suspected illicit deals revealed in early findings.
Washington reports ads to the Chicago Tribune say grand juries will hear criminal charges against many men in business and politics including a United States senator and a former senator. The alleged fraud spans California Colorado Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Minnesota and the Dakotas with evidence by detective Burns and attorney Heney. Private timber and mineral lands would pass to the government if convictions are secured.
Special to The Evening Citizen reports a petition from Hillsboro seeking clemency for Valentina Madrid and Alma Lyons, two women convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Signers claim they are morally degenerate and mentally unable to understand their crime, while others defend continued punishment.
At the request of the forest service, 24 400 acres of land adjacent to the Big Burros National Forest in Grant County New Mexico have been released from temporary withdrawal. The land lies along the Rio Gito Le Mangon valley and south of Cherry Creek. Lands released will be subject to termination of July 1907.
In Hawking, charged with assault on his wife, he appeared before Police Judge Craig in the afternoon. The case proceeded as the grand jury session began, with testimony and warrants out to be served.
South Omaha stock exchange passes a resolution to not sell heifers and cows to packing houses until Packers rescind price refusals for cattle after disease checks. Meanwhile a U.S. admiralty court in Kingston, Jamaica blames Captain Brunswick for a shipwreck, citing his neglect and self imprisonment as cause.
Canton Ohio May 24 Mrs McKinley regained wake small moments for a drink of water then passed unconsciousness There is hope for several days Surgeon General Rixey met with Mrs McKinley and said her condition is more favorable though serious Nourishment remains the main difficulty and paralysis shows improvement in one arm
Local report notes two watchmen were shot in an incident described with limited readable detail. Authorities are reviewing fragmented excerpts from the scene. Further specifics remain unclear from the partial OCR.
Muskegon Heights collision near Muskegon Heights fatally killed two motormen. Several passengers injured, some fatally. Damaged baggage and freight disrupted service as investigators traced cause and scene details amid the morning crash.
Erie union machinists launch a citywide walkout affecting about 9000 workers on the Erie line. The action follows unresolved wage and work condition disputes as the union seeks back pay and safer hours.
May reports a cyclone hit Snyder Oklahoma early morning with up to fifty feared dead and wires down, severing outside communication. The town, rebuilt after a 1905 tornado, suffered property damage and crops in the surrounding Kiowa area were badly damaged with uncertain casualty figures.
Hodgin has held office in Kole Idaho since May 22. The sheriff was described as fair and considerate in dealing with accused men. He previously served as a deputy and is noted for his role in the case involving the murder of a farmer. The article mentions the Werters Federation.
Seven medical students at State University Boulder fall ill from alleged poisoning during a supper. Nell names include T. G. Clement, Walter Wasson, T. C. Hi Ray Fischer, Paul Matthew Valentine Bischer, and T. Dav, with others injured. Authorities investigate motive and source.
Protests against Boca Float No 3 in southern Arizona continue after oral argument before Commissioner Ballinger of the General Land Office. The Phoenix surveyor general urged rejecting the location as land not subject to the 1860 act. Claimants were represented by C C Baw and James W Vroom, while mining interests and opponents were led by S Kingan and others from Tucson New York City and Phoenix. Jose Raliero and Jesus Saltero brothers were later extradited from Deming to El Paso after waivers, facing murder charges in Mexico. they were taken by U S marshal Poraker to the bridge over the Rio Grande where Mexican officers assumed custody. The case involved extradition proceedings and the Mexican and Durango authorities.
Legal filing states Harriman remains inaccessible to antitrust action amid ongoing case. Authorities indicate service issues prevent formal contact, delaying proceedings and potential remedies.
Roosevelt and Knapp discussed the Interstate Commerce Commission view that no Sherman Act violation by E. H. Harriman and associates was proven. Grave evils found warrant new laws. The commission aims to finish its report by July and will present facts to the attorney general, hoping for no prosecution.
Washington May 4 Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission denies a published report that he told the president the Harriman investigation was practically acquitted. He says no action has been taken and no report is likely for some time. Also May 4 St Louis reports Mrs Ralph Orthwein seeks divorce from Ralph Orthwein part owner and president of the St Louis American. The petition alleges he deprived her fifteen months ago.
At Lake Mohonk on May 24 delegates addressed the international arbitration issue. Mexican ambassador Creel and Bolivian minister Ignacio Calderon spoke as the conference drew high attendance and widespread interest in peaceful dispute resolution.
A Socorro resident of Sabinal age about 65 was killed crossing a railroad at 9:30 PM when struck by a fast freight train. He was known locally. the body was mangled and had to be removed from the track.
The two Mexicans held on a meter charge were taken to Las Cruces and arrived this morning under U.S. marshal escort. They were moved to the Rio Grande bridge center and then formally turned over to Mexican authorities for further handling.
An item from a Minnesota newspaper notes the Standard Owl facing notable trouble. The brief mentions unresolved issues and possible consequences for the publication and staff.
In St Paul and Jefferson City reports the U S government battles Standard Oil and allied firms in major antitrust actions. Kellogg argued the bill of exceptions narrows the oil trust case, while Missouri Commissioner Anthony finds evidence supports ouster of Standard Oil and Waters-Pierce, with potential fines and reorganization to curb alleged price fixing and restraint of trade.
News from Phoenix on May 3 reports the Salt River Valley Water Users Association board re elected Governor Kibbey as attorney for six months in a compromise amid factional fighting over a one year term. The forthcoming vote may seek a full year appointment despite his stated disinterest.
United Railways vice president and general manager Watawer of the United Railroads died last night of pneumonia after contracting a child illness last Saturday. The rapid decline followed the illness, with colleagues noting his leadership and service to the transit company in Franchees.
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