02 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
1
A grim New York crime shocks the city as a baby is found slain and hidden in a cellar. Police pursue leads amid a string of recent violent incidents. The suspect, Hend, is named in early reports as investigators search for motive and connection to other crimes.
A string of brutal killings shocks a New York neighborhood as a child and two women are found murdered with mutilation. Authorities arrest cobbler Gaetano Hippolane, linked to the crime scene, while crowds try to reach the shop and subsequent arrests follow as investigators connect the cases to a sprawling serial mystery.
Reports describe Marquette and nearby areas in Kansas struck by a cyclone causing widespread destruction. Communications failed as lines went down and depots suffered heavy damage. casualties include fatalities and numerous injuries. A new New York cable service opening is noted with a presidential message of congratulations.
One working day after ore dock strike began range operations resumed with guards and deputies deployed. Petriella urged armed action and a 24 hour deadline to grant labor justice while miners fear mass trouble as Hibbing Eveleth and Duluth report heavy reopens and protective measures.
Thousands of Coloradoans gathered in Denver to mark the thirty fifth anniversary of statehood. Surviving pioneers led the morning parade followed by afternoon ceremonies in the city park and a lengthy fireworks display to close the day.
An eight-year-old girl was assaulted and murdered, with the body found hidden in a cellar of an east side tenement in New York. The attacker left marks suggesting strangulation, heightening fear after recent crimes against women and children.
Martin V. Littleton of Brooklyn has been selected by Harry K. Thaw to conduct the second trial for the shooting of Stanford White. Littleton, a former Brooklyn borough president and famed orator, is considered a highly able trial lawyer and may receive a fee of $25,000.
St Petersburg reports the body of an airman from a military balloon mission near Tearekoe July 19 has been recovered at sea. Four officers aboard the base iron vessel leaped into the water to shed weight while the airship sank, explaining scattered recovery of their bodies.
Six persons perished in Posen Germany as a severe storm caused enormous damage from floods and a powerful lightning strike. The incident followed an immense rainfall that overwhelmed evap facilities and disrupted the region.
Friends of Governor Frank Frantz win a sweeping ovation as he is nominated to head the ticket at the Oklahoma Republican convention in Guthrie. The platform endorses national and territorial administrations, calls for anti trust measures, removal of restrictions on Indian lands, good roads, and omits a stance on prohibition.
Tulsa Aug 1 Republicans of Oklahoma and Indian Territory met in convention to adopt a platform name a full state ticket and select a state central committee chair. A clash over endorsing the new constitution led to wild demonstrations as Frantz backers clashed with anti ticket factions and Pawnee Logan counties rallied behind Frantz.
Police intervened as a crowd gathered on a stage, with D. L. Sleeper of Tulsa rising on a table to restore order after a one sided disturbance.
A Tulsa dispatch reports little change as Frantz men hold control in Guthrie. Charles Hunter’s name is pressed by the governor amid strong opposition. A heated fight is expected tomorrow over the state committee leadership with Roosevelt sending a supportive telegram to Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
North bound Santa Fe passenger train No. 116 derailed seven miles from Red Rock near Arkansas City. Engineer Mack killed by scalding. fireman Kanzer seriously burned. many passengers injured with cuts and sprains. Injured spelled out include Mrs. Rankin, Ruth Taggart, and several others. Most seriously hurt are in a local hospital. others travel on.
Special dispatch from Santa Fe New Mexico notes Governor George Curry is expected to arrive next Thursday for his inauguration. Washington advices say he will depart tomorrow to Roswell then return to Santa Fe. The date remains uncertain but likely Sunday. Public interest rises amid talk of a planned house cleaning and new appointments. No change occurs in the district clerk’s office with BE. B. Holcomb staying on and Francis Wilson slated as successor upon retirement.
San Francisco August 1 rapid progress marked the first day of Theodore V Halseys trial for alleged bribery of Supervisor Lonergan Halsey a former agent of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company is the second public utilities figure to face graft charges Forty eight veniremen were examined with nine passing qualification tests and accepted subject to peremptory challenges by either side
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin August 1 Congressman Jenkins chairman of the house judiciary committee says there has been no event since the civil war that calls for such denunciation as the current state versus nation tirade over the North Carolina railroad rate dispute. He urges obedience to the Constitution and preservation of the union urging state executives to remain restrained and rely on supreme court authority to resolve the issue.
Secretary Loeb confirmed no change in plans to send the Atlantic battleship fleet to the Pacific. Preparations are under way by the navy department and the voyage will begin once approved by the president. He denied any resignation threat to Secretary Metcalf over the San Francisco harbor announcement.
Begin by glancing over special prices of table goods offered by reliable Albuquerque merchants. The Morning Journal notes Things to Eat and suggests planning the Sunday meal with prudent spending and selection.
In Jackson Mississippi August 3 incomplete returns from Democratic primaries show Congressman John Williams ahead of Governor Vardaman for the senatorial nomination by a margin around four to one. In the governor’s race Charles Scott and A F Noel lead other candidates by a narrow margin as only about half the state reports and no final outcome yet. The day features good weather and unusually high turnout with no reported disorder.
Edmond Mo Watson, president of the Northern National Bank and treasurer of the [brewery], was found dead in the swimming pool of the Volumbia club in Philadelphia. A club member said he stood on a springboard to dive, slipped, and struck the coping, sinking to the bottom.
Denver August 4. Colorado and Southern switchmen propose a total two cent per hour wage increase with one cent now and another penny from January. VP Parker rejects the offer but agrees to arbitration. A final conference is scheduled with a threatened general walkout if no deal is reached.
Commander Robert E. Peary said he will sail from Portland after boilers are installed on the Roosevelt and proceed to New York then to the far north. He expects to reach winter quarters by September 5.
Ringleaders of the March 2 kidnapping of Robert Abbott have been captured and confessed. The ransom was seventy five thousand dollars with a large portion recovered. The British government has demanded that the Turkish government pay the ransom.
Denver reports secret service telegram states Slitford Raping was arrested in Arizona on conspiracy to forge government checks for the Reclamation Service. He is the last of the Arizona men tied to the scheme, two others already in prison and another convicted. about 2000 stolen checks were issued for Roosevelt Dam disbursements ranging from 40 to 159 dollars.
Denver August 1 A Jack the Slasher was arrested after slashing the dresses of nearly thirty women and girls on the streets. He was caught in the rent and a keen knife and bits of slashed dresses were found on his person. He gave his name as Peter Magoffin, a laborer, and could not explain his actions.
Laura Matthews’s funeral in Kansas City is funded by Chicago millionaire Charles A. Coey who denies a nurse testimony and says he suspects murder by Rumbaugh. Matthews’s mother Jennie Matthews says the death was not self inflicted and arrives with relatives to support the claim.
Vallejo Cal Aug 1 The cruiser California recently completed was placed in commission with Captain Thomas Phelps in command The California displaces 13600 tons and develops 25660 horsepower as the finest vessel to visit the coast It will join the Pacific squadron The Hong Kong hotel collapse in progress injuring patrons reported but not confirmed Authorities hold deviled ham shipment at Buenos Aires over borax content under investigation by US authorities
Herman Piltick was convicted of murdering Mary Vernel by poisoning and sentenced to hang in Hane Ohio with the date to be set for October 32.
In Pittsburg 14 000 miners threaten a general strike if the Pittsburg Coal Company does not address wage agreement violations. The company denies knowledge of complaints and a conference is set for tomorrow to discuss the issue. Officials anticipate a peaceful outcome and no strike.
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