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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
5
A volatile session in New York sees a strong start as stocks push to yearly highs, then a sharp reversal as heavy short-covering fades. Dealers note increased floor attendance and broadening activity amid renewed speculation. bond and government spending signals suggest ongoing financial pressure.
The government August crop report boosted the local grain market with wheat futures rising to 95 95 per bushel for September delivery. Corn and oats posted gains while provisions fell on ample western live hog receipts. Copper and other metals traded firm in New York and London with mixed but steady price action across metals and textiles.
In August a group of youths surprised two Mexicans removing feed from a resident’s barn near Erode, Texas. William Morbet, Walter Bateman, and Ted O Brien were stabbed during the encounter. Morbet died from wounds. The assailants fled, leaving the wounded to seek help.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway pleaded guilty to rebating in U S district court. Judge Bethea ordered a 7000 fine after government proved a Garden City Sugar and Land bonus of 546.6 was in effect a rebate. The case involved a 54.6 freight bonus to lure the Garden City firm to the rail line. The decision reportedly does not affect legitimate bonuses to other industries.
Edward Harriman and his party departed from San Francisco by special train for a vacation on the shores of Klamath Lake Oregon. He toured the city by automobile with Julius Kruttachnitz vice president and director of maintenance and Ways, and spoke with his chief at Southern Pacific offices during the day.
A severe August storm struck Philadelphia with heavy hail uprooting trees and blowing off roofs. A lightning strike near Winchester hit a shed sheltering workers leaving six injured among a group of Negro laborers.
The Daily Citizen accuses Delegate W H M Andrews of conspiring to hide Hubbell's bid for control of the Republican primary. Andrews denies any plan to oppose a Santa Fe delegation, urging voters to choose Hubbell to lead the party and county affairs over self rule. Frank A Hubbell Nestor Montoya Melania Vigil are named as pivotal figures in the campaign.
The Agen court term condemned the Matin to pay a 100 dollar fine and 10 000 pounds in damages. The case arose from allegations that M Chauumie, former minister of justice, granted sinecures to relatives and friends at public expense. The writer co defendant was acquitted and the supreme court rejected the Matin's appeal.
Adchland notes ships to Auckland will arrive tomorrow morning as part of a United States Atlantic fleet movement. Weather outlook is fine with good visibility.
In Los Angeles August Packy M Farland defeated Brock after a tough 11th round. Brock pressed the action from the start and was driven into distress near the end, being carried as punches rained down. McFarland led with cleaner long range attacks and scored a knockdown in round two.
New York fighter T. Sam Langford easily defeats Tony Ross the Young Italian heavyweight of Newcastle Pa in a six round bout. Murray notes say Langford overwhelmed Ross forcing his seconds to throw in the towel in the fifth round.
Fire destroyed much of the Jenkins Rubber company plant in Fhigabeth New Jersey Aug. 6 causing an estimated $180000 loss. The notice also offers collection services and purchasing of claims with a Kansas City address for THOS H VRENE DP EDWATIDS in the Gibraltar Building.
The Summer Garden on Mountain road has changed hands and been overhauled and cleaned. It will now operate as a summer resort marketed to upscale trade. Manager Arthur Aber ombie states it is the coolest and shadiest place in town and outlaws loafing and rowdy behavior.
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