Murder Rocks Colfar County as Ranchman's Wife Shot
A ranchman's wife is shot dead in Colfar County in a cold blood assault by a man who had received hospitality from the household. The murder provokes widespread uproar and police inquiries.
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10 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
1
Perpetrator of Revolting Outrage Rescued From Springer Wrath
A local sheriff unit intervened after a revolt incident at Springer involving a fast auto. Citizens faced threats but the perpetrator was saved from immediate retaliation as authorities secured the scene and arrested suspect(s).
Desperate Attack Sends Mora Man to Colfax Jail
Nineteen year old Vigil of Mora is jailed in Colfax County after confessing to fatally shooting Mrs Jacob Karlin at her ranch ten miles east of Springer. The brutal crime shocked Colfax with the motive of dishonor. Sheriff Hixenbaugh moved Vigil to Raton for trial amid intense public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal
Springer
N. M
Eiso Vigil
Mora
Olfax
Raton
Rial
New Mexico
Colfax County
Acob Karlin
Devilley
Vicum
Hixenbaugh
Tragic Ranch Murder and Robbery Near Karlin
A man named Vigil attacked Mrs. Karlin at her ranch between 3 and 4 PM yesterday. He killed her with a bullet after forcing entry, then looted the house and fled toward the Herrera ranch where he was captured.
Springer Murder Case Ends With Inquest Verdict
Justice of the Peace Manuel Arellano left Springer for the ranch and an inquest was held there with a single verdict. Vigil was spirited toward Raton after brief detention, and the county jail deemed him secure. The crime casts a pall over the county as stores close for the Catholic funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday in Springer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Arelano
Springer
Springer Justice Court
Raton
Benedict
Jose Maria Martin
Senate Fails To Endorse British French Arbitration Treaties
Washington Aug 9 Friends of the British and French arbitration treaties told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that amendments are needed to win favorable action. After two long sessions the committee adjourned without reporting the treaties and discussed objections to the joint high commission and to French ratification and British dependence clauses. Several senators urged modification or removal of the problematic provisions while many backed the general idea, suggesting possible action in the current session with changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal
Washington
Senate
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Knox
Joint High Commission of Inquiry
France
Great Britain
Joint Commission
Clarke
Arkansas
Tremendous Decline In Crop Prospects
A August report from the Department of Agriculture shows a drastic drop in crop conditions across the nation due to drought and heat. The decline spans New York to the Rocky Mountains affecting corn, wheat, and hay, while Virginia and North Carolina remain mostly favorable and the Pacific Northwest stays good despite a hot July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Tech
New York
Pennsylvania
Hocky Mountains
Perkins Not Cited for Contempt in Steel Inquiry
Washington dispatch reports George W. Perkins of United States Steel was not ordered to testify further about campaign fund contributions after an executive session. The committee dropped the political line, and counsel for U S Steel stated no reimbursement arrangements with the company for such contributions, while indicating inquiry on NY Life Insurance records may continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal
Washington
George W. Perkins
United States Steel Corporation
J. P. Morgan and Company
House
House Committee On
Steel Corporation
Perkins
Littleton
Richard Lindabury
Stanley
New York Life Insurance Comepany
Ball
Representative Bartlett
Georgia
Beal
New York Life Insurance Company
Hiclary V. Lindsbury
Beall
New Organization Behind Strike Movement
Eleven railroad officials declare the strike threat against western railroads is a demonstration of strength by the railroad department of the American Federation of Labor. The AFL department, formed four years ago, claims nearly 700,000 members from eighteen railroads, as Western lines face wage increase refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of American Federation of Labors
Morning Journal
Chicago
Western Railroads
Railroad Department of Federation of Labor
Railroad Department
American Federation of Labor
Elgcteen
Harrian Lines
Western Railroad
Cheer Up Boost for New Mexico Statehood
The Morning Journal urges New Mexicans to flood telegrams to President Taft to support the Flood resolution admitting New Mexico and Arizona to statehood. It argues the veto would not stop statehood, while a vetoed plan remains void if not approved, and asserts New Mexico’s chances stay strong with congressional action looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Morning Journal
New Mexico
Arizona
Congress
Taft
House
Union
Des Moines Car Company Fights Injunction Over Hiatt Discharge
Des Moines City Railway asks circuit court to dissolve the injunction ordering reinstatement of discharged conductor Benj J Hiatt. Company claims lack of jurisdiction and that city officials failed to protect property and coercively aided the strike. The case cites due process and accuses city authorities of collusion with the union to pressure reemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Aus
Lawrence de Gratt
United States
State of
Iowa
Des Moines City Railway Company
Benj. J. Hiatt
Hiatt
DeGratts
Come Plainant
Hann
Vallee
Roe
Wood tariff deadlock eases as talks near compromise
Washington August 9 editors say a late day shift in the wool tariff dispute brings La Follette and Underwood closer to a compromise. The senators clash over a 30 percent raw wool rate with House Democrats weighing higher rates to win Senate support. Conference reconvenes tomorrow with hopes for a quick agreement or clear disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal
Washington
Congress
Messrs. la Follette
Underwood
Full Commerce Committee
la Follette
House
Senate
Low
Custody Granted Over Boy Alleged Cage Confinement Case
Judge McGee in the circuit court awarded custody of five year old Charles Jenece to his mother Mrs Henry N Weakley of Omaha Nebraska. The boy was reportedly kept in a cage with hyenas or grave robbers. Hearing lasted a few minutes and the mother and boy left for Omaha that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Aus
McGee
Henry N. Weakley
Omaha
Neb
Charles Jenece
Automobile Train Disaster Near Galva Iowa Kills Four
Four are dead and one severely injured after an automobile carrying A F Johnson and family from Akron Ohio was struck by a Northwestern passenger train near Galva Iowa today. The car was carried 100 feet on the pilot before breaking apart. Florence died on the train at Moville Iowa while Mr Johnson and two other children were hospitalized in Sioux City. Frail details remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal
Sioux City
Galava
A. PF. Johnson
Akron
Northwestern
A. F. Johnson
Johnson
Florence Johnson
Dorothy Johnson
Ferns Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Airon
Dorothy
Florence
Moville
Johneon
Ferne
Fagles Provide Wings for One Lone Novice
The Fraternal Order of Magles held a ceremonial session to affix talons to M DeGroat with vivid decorations and loud entertainment. The gathering lasted until midnight with refreshments after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Magles
M. DeGroat
Prisoner Refuses Bloomers Chain Gang Standoff
In Lola Kansas August 9 judge D B Smeltzer failed to force Ella Reese a city prisoner to wear bloomers and join the chain gang. Commissioner Glynn blocked the order and the jailer returned her to jail amid public support for Glynn. Reese agreed to obey if ordered, while Smeltzer warned of possible contempt and vowed to keep pressure until the fine is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mersing Jourist
G. C. Glynn
Smeltzer
Pope Pius Improves After Move to New Vatican Room
Rome Aug 9 Pope Pius regained some strength after being moved to a larger third floor room at the Vatican. Doctors Petacel and Marehi reported a drop in his fever from 101 to below 100 after night sweating and he slept fitfully. The pope voiced via absent presence that he felt himself in spirit during the coronation anniversary observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pope Pius
Vatican
Petacel
Marehiafava
Sistine Chapel
Mi Kness
Furious Storm Strikes Waterloo Storm Paralyzes City
Waterloo Iowa reports one of the worst storms in years with heavy rain flooding streets. Lightning set fires to several buildings as the fire department fought blazes overnight. Wires were down and street car service was halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Igat
Republicans May Override President Without Party Loyalty
Reported proposal suggests Republicans could vote to override the president without binding loyalty, signaling a potential shift in party dynamics. The idea, described as the latest compromise, aims to regain legislative leverage while avoiding full party discipline.
Taft Opposes Recall of Judges in New Mexico Statehood Fight
Special dispatch reports President Taft will veto the New Mexico statehood bill if it includes recall of judges. Delegation from New Mexico, led by Delegate Andrews, pressed the issue in Washington. Taft reiterated he will not sign any measure containing judicial recall and indicated opposition to hastening statehood through such provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Morning
Deming
Arizona
Judiciary
House
Senate
Presse
Day in Congress Reports Death of Senator Frye
The day began with a noon meeting and the official notice of Senator William P. Frye's death. The House adjourned at 12:06 pm to honor his memory, and the Lorimer election investigation committee planned a Chicago meeting in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Frye
Lorimer Election Investigation Committee
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colfar County
Karlin Ranch
Vigil
Mia
Karlin
Gregorio Herrera
Pinenbaugh
Hatten
Eenie Ae
Inelurtine Tremuts Lauterbaugh
F. M. Keenan
Nick Simmons
Herrera Ranch
Abbott
Viet
Hixenbaueh
W. M
Friends of Arbitration
Steel Trust Committee
DES Moines Car Company
Farmer
JOMEN
Kansas
Lola
OPE
Pope
Statehood
Alabama
James
Tucky
Wood
Black Warrior River
Troller Bay
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