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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1906
Page
1
Readers debate self rule in Ile of Pines as residents express a strong desire for American governance. The piece notes local sentiment, potential political structure, and the call for U S involvement. Officials and residents discuss implications for future administration and regional stability.
Havana reports a new turn in Isle of Pines rule as an American dominated population and property interests argue for US control or a credible American style government. Investors note over 25 million dollars in American holdings while protests claim Cuba taxes and arbitrary rule have harmed local residents.
New York reports the grand jury continued scrutiny of charges by Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall about independence league candidates seeking money to withdraw. Witnesses included Fornes Goulden Prendergast Doull and Allen. Goulden described a letter offering $800 for petition endorsements, but the inquiry ended with the charges labeled mere campaign gossip and no further action planned.
London October 28 unusual excitement marks parliament reopening as suffragists press into the lobby despite police. Reinforcements arrive and several leaders are arrested after being carried out by officers while the protest continues outside.
Wichita Kansas October 23 The article recounts Charles W Mosher aged 63 who would have been a Cuban general for a day if Secretary Taft had stayed away from Cuba He served briefly as a general without leaving Wichita and without entering Cuban territory The piece emphasizes the odd hypothetical about his brief military status and local significance.
Mosher, a traveling salesman from Wichita, raised 1203 dollars for three months of service and offered to form a 1000 man regiment for Cuba. A Cuban government commission and contract followed, naming Mosher as agent, then a request to return the excerpt with his resignation. The draft was cashed and Mosher noted a missed chance for six life-time rewards.
Paris reports a new French cabinet organized with Alcide Clemenceau as premier, amid broader political shifts. Other dispatches note the Duchess of Aosta and Barons in a balloon ascent near Milan, and coverage of railway acquisitions by Santa Fe expanding toward Colorado’s Arkansas Valley.
At the National Association of Life Underwriters convention in St. Louis a prize committee was named to select the winner of the Ben Williams vase for the topic The Relation of the Public Press to American Life Assurance. Members named were Edaou P. Rich, EB. Meyer, and Dr. J. B. Turry with roles at respective universities and unions.
In Irkutsk a jail breakout turned deadly as nine convicts and the prison governor were killed during a severe clash last night. Seventy inmates escaped while several others were wounded in the riot sparked by a serious jail-break attempt.
Washington October 23 Mr Prouty chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission has completed a report on investigations into the relations between the Union Pacific and the Union Coal company which the railroad allegedly owns The investigations followed the Gillespie Tillman Resolutions and concern eastern mail service to coal interests The report will be presented to Congress immediately
New Orleans reports discharge of ten machinists at the Algiers shops of the Southern Pacific sparks a strike threat by 10 000 International Association of Machinists members. District No 11 spans New Orleans to Portland Ore. Union leaders seek reinstatement and limit master mechanic powers. Meanwhile Denver sees a historic October snowstorm with 70 inches noted midmont and widespread disruption across multiple states. Trucks, trains, and stock losses feared as weather worsens in Colorado and surrounding regions.
Chicago manufacturers pressed Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor to force local unions to halt internal clashes. They warned that failure could lead to a citywide open shop and a possible lockout affecting around six to ten thousand skilled workers unless contracts are observed and peace restored.
In Columbus the annual convention of the American Association of Public Accountants drew large attendance and active business. A banquet opened proceedings with remarks by Controller Herman A. Metz on accounting’s reach to millions. Ohio officials spoke, a debate on accountants’ fees followed, and the president noted New York’s 1896 act creating the CPA degree and state regulation, with about 225 CPAs certificates issued to date.
Wichita reports the first touch of winter with a 40 degree temperature as heavy rain fell overnight in this section. Oklahoma also experiences steady rain and a 39 degree temperature today, marking a chilly start to the region. International contest in association football allows a United States eleven to tour England in April 1907 for a single match at Crystal Palace, with selection by the New York Philadelphia Boston Fall River and CBI cage associations and the date tied to the English cup tie.
Grand Rapids newspaper hosts banquet as the Michigan Republican Newspaper Association begins its annual session. W B R Pattengill presides at the social gathering where political questions are discussed.
Chicago Oct. 23 A circuit court verdict holds the will of the late Thomas H Wickes former Pullman vice president valid and made when of sound mind The estate is valued at about 500000 and was challenged by Wickes family through the Oret marriage conflict.
District Court opened with assorted cages removed and reset. Judge Abbott ordered civil docket hearings for tomorrow morning. The Extansedo Sale case, an motive and wife at andomemt, was continued to the 30th. Saks, arrested over a year ago, is back in custody after bondsmen surrendered him. M. Wilcox faces a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, continued from last term. Witness examinations were in progress at 3 PM.
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