11 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
1
Juan Montoya y Castillo shoots and kills a bull that charged his home, according to a defense claim. The incident involves rancher Montoya y Castillo and a bull named Tom Craig, with authorities noting the fatal shooting occurred during a defense of property.
Juan Montoya vy Castillo of Magdalena surrenders in Socorro after killing Tom Craig at the Castillo ranch. Castillo says Craig and a companion opened fire during supper. A man believed to be Craig's partner was wounded and possibly dead. Castillo’s father-in-law survived. motives include looting money claimed by Sanchez. Search for the second assailant continues.
A well known sheep man acquainted with the Magdalena country discusses the affair. He says Tom Craig was a famed cow puncher frequenting Magdalena and, though prone to drink and fight, a good fellow when sober. The shooting reportedly followed at the ranch of Josefita Chaves y Castillo, a respected native rancher in the area. Craig is described as likely drunk and dangerous when intoxicated.
Indianapolis August 10 Kid Hermann of Chicago won a ten round one arm free glove bout over Renae Yanger before 3,500 at the baseball park. Hermann used infighting and hard hitting while Yanger rallied before the final bell and the referee Abe Pollock favored the winner.
A Chicago police officer, struggling with remorse and neighbor reproach, died by self-inflicted actions. The incident prompted questions about mental health support for law enforcement in the city.
Chicago August 10. Frank Kowalski Milwaukee Avenue State Bank paying teller shot himself at his home amid claims of innocence. He left behind $700 of his money in the bank and his relatives nearly $50,000. The bank failed after President Stensland’s defalcations are expected to total about $2,000,000. Police search for Stensland continues as forged notes over $500,000 are recovered and to be used in prosecution. Herring the cashier faced questions with bank examiner Jones as loans to Stensland come under scrutiny.
Western New York grand jury charges Standard Oil, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Vacuum Oil with illegal rebates and concealed tariffs. Indictments allege shipments under common arrangement with Rutland and New York Central lines and failure to file rates with the ICC. Potential penalties reach 1.4 million dollars. Springfield case prep notes Daniel Galbraith mob killings linked to April riot. Attorney General Hadley to attend.
An early Bronx pursuit of a speeding chauffeur ends with a collision at a fire plug. Mrs Noble dies, Mrs Johnson gravely hurt, Stewart Elliott and officer Harry F Smith injured. Elliott later freed. inquest planned after death of Mr Howard.
The matter has been turned over to the district attorney for investigation. Charges filed by former District Attorney Huego Baca against Sheriff Leandro Bas mix offenses with humorous overtones and may be referred to the governor or another source for future action.
Government to advertise for twenty five hundred Celestials to dig the Panama Canal. The move highlights the use of Chinese labor for major construction tasks in the project.
Acting under secretary of the interior authority the geologic survey confiscated the contractor’s tools for the Corbett tunnel on the northern Wyoming irrigation project. The move follows abandonment and plans to move appliances, with Charles Speer and Westers Construction linked to the halted work and mass layoffs of about 400 workers. Government also seized Prendegast & Clarkson’s gear at the Shoshone dam for similar funding and labor shortfalls.
Secretary Root arrived in Montevideo on the Charleston to a vast, spontaneous welcome. Minister Jose Romeu read a foreign affairs speech as Root briefly replied, then the party moved to a grand city residence amid enthusiastic crowds in the Uruguayan capital.
A high wind cut a mile wide path over three miles, damaging property in St Louis county from Penn Ridge to the Missouri River. Estimated losses reach 54,400 with barns trees and several residences destroyed. no fatalities reported.
Historical report notes the oriental realm plans a formal legislative body to pass its laws and govern, marking a milestone in its political evolution. The move signals structural change and centralized decision making within the empire.
Washington dispatch reports Persia to form a national assembly for reforms and a durable constitution. The body will include princes, cadjar, high dignitaries, merchants and corporate representatives and meet in Teheran. The grand vizier’s progressive leadership is noted as promising.
Washington reports that the Panama Canal commission plans to test Chinese labor as a last resort after Jamaican workers prove inadequate. Contracts for 2,500 Chinese laborers are prepared, with bids to be sought from labor agents to export, transport, and reimport workers under fixed wages.
A major blaze at Folsom New Mexico damaged the south business block and Mrs Annie Adamson boarding house. Losses include 5000 to the boarding house and 7000 to J Ryan Co with insured goods, plus other uninsured losses. Fire began in Adamson’s room and forced escape in night clothes. North Carolina mob case and union formation items follow in brief.
A telegram from Grindelwald dated August 10 reports the deaths of four Alpine climbers. The message confirms their fatalities during an ascent and notes the tragedy occurred in the Swiss Alps.
Morning Journal reports renewed public attention on the last New Mexico legislature s use of funds. Joint Resolution No 1 authorized 12000 for contingent expenses with 6000 split to finance committees. only certified copies and two warrants are found, leaving 6000 unaccounted for and prompting calls for proper vouchers. Joint Resolution No 7 outlines committees to inquire into expenditures and report to the governor.
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