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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
1
Multiple mishaps are reported as Russian construction workers are buried in a collapse. Witnesses describe falling debris and urgent rescue efforts as crews search the site for survivors. The incident raises questions about safety protocols and site management.
Random clipping notes multiple disasters and a financial bequest. A cavein at Vermont Slate quarry near Granville NY kills fourteen workers, including J R Williams, with sixteen buried. Other items cover a St Petersburg building collapse, ships in peril off Oregon, a lost Columbia light ship, and a WWI era quadruplet birth in New Jersey. Also a $200000 bequest to found a socialist school in Grinnell Iowa while Herron’s marriage links stir campus debate.
New Westminster B C October 6 children filled the Dominion exhibition grounds enjoying games field sports and drills by the Boys brigades of Vancouver and New Westminster with a Highland Pipers band concert. This afternoon features a concert by the Nassalmo Boys band a livestock parade balloon ascent parachute drop bronco busting and a grand illumination. An evening concert by the Nanaimo brigade band and Highland Pipers dancing follow before closing tomorrow.
Paso a Mexican mine boom prompts miners to plan trips to Washington to advocate tariff revision. They argue Mexican zinc ore supply suffices for the United States and warrants no protective tariff. Reports from St Louis note related market chatter and industry discussions.
Delegates meet in Freeport and Til for the Rock River conference events marking the anniversaries of the Church Temperance society the Church Extension society and the Educational society. Key talks include addresses by Rev. BE L Eaton and Rev. A B Storms with a Browning's Christ lecture.
New York October 6 The Tri City golf tournament for the W R Lesley trophy brings together teams from the Metropolitan Golf Association Philadelphia Golf Association and Massachusetts Golf Association. The two day event features ten singles in the forenoon and five foursomes in the afternoon, eighteen holes per match, one point per match, majority wins the trophy.
In San Francisco on October 6 the United Daughters of the Confederacy held a grand charity ball to cap its annual convention. Visiting delegates received cordial hospitality with a special city car arranged for tours and extensive preparations making the event a major social highlight. Lunch was served at the Palace Hotel as part of the day's activities.
Boston October 6 The Republican state convention at Tremont Temple opened with 1612 delegates, 17 more seats in Worcester County than 1904, and a push for tariff revision with a focus on reciprocity. Lawrence named chair of resolutions amid harmony efforts. Curt Guild nominated for governor by acclimation. Democratic city convention in New York praised Roosevelt and nominated McClellan for mayor. Jerry Simpson enjoyed a quiet night after a active day in Wichita.
London reports widespread discussion of a possible understanding between Great Britain and Russia after the Anglo Japanese peace text. Editors say sincere peace aims in Central Asia could remove suspicions and decades of friction, while the Russian ambassador has made frequent calls at the foreign office since his return a fortnight ago.
Herbert Kelroo slated to fill the third Assistant Secretary of State post, with transfer planned from Major Como at Portsmouth. Mr Root has arrived in Washington to oversee the transition amid a reported mixed success.
The text notes Mr. Pierce, a cousin of Heary Cabot Lode, under McKinley era appointment, with a recent role at the national water dome. He was chosen to attend the peace envoys' ceremony, but frustration over his performance is claimed by locals. Percy seeks a transfer to a diplomatic post, yet no appointment seems assured pending a removal.
New York dispatch reports Abraham Schiffer of Alamosa Colorado missing after the Alamosa bank failed and about $200,000 in funds vanished. His brother Herman fears foul play, while Tanac Schiffer is jailed in Alamosa on embezzlement and post collapse deposit charges.
Washington Oct 6 The commission overseeing the senate office building discussed changes to plans to fit the project within the $2 250 000 appropriation The discussion noted that using the most expensive materials would exceed the budget and considered omitting the east arcade or using cheaper stone to reduce costs Architects will submit several revised plans to bring construction costs within the appropriation
A Peoria Illinois case shows Newton Dougherty city schools chief and Peoria National Bank president facing thirteen indictments for embezzlement and forgery, with forty more under preparation by the state attorney's office. Other notes: former Denver Savings Bank president Charles Wilfley to return to Denver in custody. Roosevelt administration moves on antimonopoly actions and personnel changes, with Moody pressing bridge monopoly case and Russell promoted to assistant attorney general.
New York observers warn the dock question endangers the city as a transatlantic port. Rising dock costs and nonrenewal of leases push lines, including Allan Line, to consider moving terminals to Boston if reasonable access to deep docks cannot be secured.
In Houston Texas on an October day Judge Burns urged withdrawal of a guilty plea as white haired William McDermott aged 60 insisted on his plea of guilty for counterfeiting and requested immediate sentence. He was sentenced to Latave Enworth prison for thirteen months after admitting he coined twenty nickels to test the idea.
Washington reports extensive reforms and a full reorganization of the steamboat inspection service. The plan includes possible vessel re inspections and removal of personnel after post General Slocum disaster scrutiny. Assistant Secretary Murray has pressed the reforms, and Secretary Metcalf is now said to consent, with an official announcement anticipated soon.
In York on October 6 Robert McCurdy, manager of Mutual Life, testified salaries of company officers were fixed by a committee. He claimed he set all agent contracts as general manager, with foreign agents under general pay. He cited H Raymond & Co as a former partner firm, noting highest pay for a direct agent was 10,000 at Chicago. He said agency changes shifted from commissions to a salary basis to save costs and ease handling, with Texas agency receiving high compensation. The committee room heard varying figures amid discussion of salaries and commissions from Mutual.
John D. Rockefeller plans establish a foundling home in Cleveland with Infant Incubators to aid infant care. He says he opposes race death by own action, as reported to Cleveland Humane Society officers on October 6.
New York reports Dr Edward L Stoddard rector of St Johns Episcopal Church issued a decree condemning women entering church without hats. He cites First Corinthians for his stance arguing hair vanity. Congregants, especially women, react to the ruling noting hats can distract men and that Easter bonnets were not worn in St Pauls era.
Greeley Colorado October 6 Mrs Avila D Mooker widow of N C Mocker founder of the Greeley colony and killed by Indians died today at the home of her son Ralph in White Plains New York Also Marquette Michigan October 6 a hundred dollars in cash and stamps were stolen from Brimley post office Chippewa County second theft in two weeks suspected professional burglars at the Brimley site and an earlier intrusion at the St Lenace post office last week خطر.
New York October 6 police recovered six year old Tony Marendine after he was kidnapped and held for ransom. The kidnapers abandoned him on a trolley car and fled, leaving the boy to be returned to his parents.
Joseph Corfee assumes control of the Easley steel plant of Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad company in Birmingham Alabama. Despite expected changes no announcements have been issued yet as production is to be maintained under the new superintendent with a full inspection of the big works by President Don Ho Bacon of the Tentexpee company.
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