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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1910
Page
1
A congressional committee hears criticism of government delay in fulfilling promises to Indian tribes. The discussion centers on timely funding and trust obligations, with lawmakers urging faster action and accountability.
Hy Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports Congressman Creager of Oklahoma's Third District faced counter charges of soliciting money from J. P. McMurray, linked to Indian land contracts under scrutiny. Testimony connected to a tainted bill aiding McMurray's deal and attorney fees, with Creager recalled to answer the bribery charges amid a heated inquiry.
The article recalls a wounded leader, with one eye and many injuries, describing pressure from McMurray agents through George W. Scott to sign an Adams telegram urging President Taft to approve rapid land sales. He believed Adams had powerful influence to sway Congress. About 16,000 Indians had signed contracts and more were to be questioned tomorrow.
In Muskogee Creager says he sought a loan from the state school fund after a failed land deal and that J F McMurray offered funds but never lent him money. He asserts Hammon misstated the case and offers to answer questions before a committee. He notes he wrote a letter to Congressman Burke detailing circumstances.
The Department of Justice plans a major autumn effort to reclaim Indian lands in Oklahoma tied to contracts and a so called joker in the Todian appropriation bill. Officials aim to delay by appealing to the Supreme Court and seeking a receiver to control lands during court actions.
Rivalry among cities to host the Knights Templar conclave of 1913 grows as delegates converge for the grand parade. About 30,000 are expected in line with attendance from Chicago Denver New Orleans Atlantic City and Atlanta.
President Taft authorizes use of troops to combat fires in Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and California after warnings from Western Forestry and Conservation Association and Western Pine Manufacturers Association. Fire danger described as the worst in the forest service history with potential damages in the millions.
The body of 61 year old Mrs. Joseph Wolfe was discovered in her Denison Texas residence with throat cut from ear to ear. Her daughter found her fully dressed on a bed. A local contractor husband is named as the spouse and an arrest is expected.
The historic Civil War era wooden frigate Portsmouth weighs anchor for a round the Horn journey to Seattle to become a naval museum. Built in Portsmouth New Hampshire she was largely manned by Washington state sailors and francs from California bid to keep her. last year she served as a New Jersey naval reserve training ship before being superseded by the monitor Tonopah.
President Tait reports to callers that he is fully aware of Vice President Sherman’s stance on the Indian issue in the pending Oklahoma inquiry and that Sherman opposes allowing large fees related to the alleged bribery scheme involving the alleged attorney.
Assistant District Forester Wilcox states troops unlikely to be needed unless for permanent control until fires are out. He will consult with Fort Missoula Fort Harrison and state authorities to reach understanding. The situation is quiet along the fire lines with no immediate troop deployment planned.
Seattle dispatch reports Fire Warden J towers sending urgent telegrams seeking 1,000 men to combat vast forest fires raging through Blevene county in the southern region. He describes the blaze as a solid wall threatening multiple townships and potential spread toward Spokane. He calls for any able workers and promises good pay.
Navy seaman Mars L. Stout attached to the training ship Franklin at Norfolk saved a woman a child and an infant from drowning when their overturned skiff flipped near the navy yard. He aided the trio and swam to safety before assisting others, earning commendation from Rear Admiral Mason. Stout is a six month service member from Illinois.
The Colfax county Democratic convention in Raton endorsed initiative referendum and recall while opposing educational voter qualifications. Delegates John Morrow Howard L. Bickley Benjamin Pulgham Pedeling Martinez and Thomas Owen Emelio Valdez were nominated for constitutional delegate with support from disgruntled Republicans joining the process. A mass meeting featured A A Jones of Loe Veras advocating constitutional inclusion of the reforms.
In Santa Ana New Mexico August election centers on selecting a slate for the constitutional convention. The ticket includes Toba J. G. Clarey J Motse Ulamon Martinez and T Labadie focusing on Taft Mille and a modern constitution shaped by leading state and national models. Voters warned against odd clauses that could hinder congressional approval.
An extra session of the Louisiana General Assembly was convened to approve submitting an increased bond issue to the people for backing the 1915 Panama Exposition planned in New Orleans. A train accident in Wyoming reports a man ground to pieces by a Union Pacific engine with fragments recovered.
Constable John G. Cross led a Sunday raid on a Narragansett Pier club sparking fear among society circles over public disclosure of attendees. Among those tied to the raid are William M. Ivins of New York and Professor Brander Matthews of Columbia, with Mrs Rose Dun also named. Ivins blamed a gambling epidemic that taints the town and worries over property values and population shifts.
Narragansett Pier Aug 8 four men appeared in court after a raid on an alleged gambling house. Constable John C Croes faced assault charges, a warrant was found invalid, and claims of interference surfaced among George H Cutting Worcester and Policeman John G Cullen. A deputy Ivine and Cutting clashed with Cullen, while William Arnold faced gambling charges with bail raised to 2000.
Chamatiel Bradford of Wellesley Hills, a Harvard graduate and descendant of Plymouth governor William Bradford, shot himself at a local hotel after a rejected romance. He died hours later with the pursuing girl by his side who remained at his hospital bedside until his death.
Governor Hackell of Oklahoma City states Jr. Hamon never served as counsel for him in relation to an investigation of the town and says he did not employ or pay Hamon for any services. He recalls Hamon offering to aid in advancing a Gore resolution directing a government inquiry.
Nearly 400 delegates from almost every country gathered at the Deaf and Blind school in Colorado Springs for a week long convention. Mayor Avery welcomed the group, with remarks interpreted in sign language by Supt W Th Argo. The first day centered on business while sight seeing was planned for the following day.
Denver reports that eighty thousand conductors and trainmen on western railroads will vote within two weeks on pay increases proposed by the Western Association of Railway Trainmen in St Louis. The plan would raise pay by 20 percent by switching passenger train crews to a mileage basis and reducing freight crew hours to eight.
Senator Joseph T Bristow of Kansas spoke in Oshkosh Wisconsin opening the campaign for United States Senator La Follette. He attacked the tariff law as a repudiation of Republican pledges and praised La Follette while condemning Abbot Rich Cannon and Wickersham. He said he came at La Follette’s invitation to help promote his cause for the primaries.
A head on collision at a sharp curve on the Northwestern Pacific road leaves thirteen dead and a dozen injured as a passenger and special engine meet. Authorities probe speeding and misjudgment as causes.
A passenger train from San Francisco to Santa Rosa collided with a special engine near Ignacio, killing thirteen and injuring at least twelve. The crash, blamed on a conductor's mistaken orders, occurred at a sharp curve as both trains sped about forty miles per hour. Names of the dead and wounded include residents of Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and nearby towns, with several delegates to the Red Men convention among the injured.
Louis Aug Joseph Wend from Lovetville Kentucky linked to death of Alma Kellner is set to depart San Francisco tomorrow morning. Detective Chief Carney of Louisville who oversees Wendling refused to reveal plans while Chief Young of St Louis authorized media access. A dispute over Wendling’s custody surfaced as authorities prepared a swift move to Louisville.
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