Denational Testimony in Qutton Inquiry
An expert in gunshot wounds declares death by self inflicted action. The inquiry presents a gruesome array of skulls as evidence while theory remains untenable.
12 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
1
An expert in gunshot wounds declares death by self inflicted action. The inquiry presents a gruesome array of skulls as evidence while theory remains untenable.
Dr Edward Schaeffer of the Army Medical Museum testifies about gunshot wound paths in the Sutton case. He asserts it was impossible for Lieutenant Sutton to have fired the shot himself, given the wound and circumstances, as cross examination continues.
An evening paper notes three women in Oregon and Wasco county report dreams in which Lt. James N. Sutton is murdered by a hidden assailant. Sutton’s mother Mrs J N Sutton, aunt Mrs Margaret I Ainsworth, and sister Mrs Rose Sutton Parker all recount the visions while traveling or at home.
Buffalo Aug 11 Major Henry Leonard judge advocate to the Sutton court of inquiry replies to Duffalo News questions. He says the department used the judge advocate as its representative and will spare no expense to uncover all who can shed light on the subject. Witnesses have traveled far and wide, yet claims persist that the government shields someone.
Washington August 11 Work has been found for 4000 persons in the past six weeks through the information division of the department of commerce and labor Most go to the wheat fields of the northwest and factories also need labor The division limits its work to unskilled labor as protests from labor organizations oppose government placement of skilled workers
An earthquake struck Kegota Colombia yesterday morning about twenty minutes before 10 causing prolonged but mild shocks with no damage reported.
Annual Grand Army parade in Salt Lake City is thinned by intense heat as marchers suffer prostration and scores drop.
Thousands line Main street for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment parade in Utah. Ambulatory care stations and provisions for water and food aided hundreds of exhausted children and veterans with no fatalities reported.
The joint conventions of the army of the Philippines and the Veterans of Foreign Service opened in Pittsburg on Tuesday. Delegates arrived to find no affiliation approved as Army members objected to revealing their identity. A vote on affiliation was not held.
Morning Journal reports in Monterey Mexico four teen lives lost with damage across the city after Santa Catarina river overflow. Estimates of dead range from fourteen to fifty as San Louis district houses wash away and 600 homes destroyed. Flooding hits bath houses, halls, and power plants. rail and telegraph lines cut. bridges destroyed and no trains running. Provinces north south railroad washouts endanger service until authorities assess.
The Alabama Senate approved a prohibition amendment by a 23 to 10 vote. The measure goes to a special election within 30 days and Governor Comer is expected to sign the bill.
Aug 11 in Fiume Hungary three Russians raided the General Credit Bank shooting the cashier and rifling the safe of $6000. Police knocked down one robber with the loot. two others escaped. All money recovered.
Congress faces pressure to deliver early admission as stated in party platform. Lawmakers consider swift action after pledge to admit new statehood顺.
Judge Ira A. Abbott of the New Mexico supreme court spoke by phone with President Taft and invited him to visit New Mexico during his western trip. Abbott urged protection for native citizens amid land rush pressures and noted statehood not discussed as Taft expects Congress to act on separate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. The president was pleased with New Mexico and planned several stops in the territory and Arizona.
President Taft discussed Asia policy with Thomas J. O’Brien, the American ambassador to Japan, for an hour. O’Brien will remain at the Chinese throne’s neighborhood as ambassador and brought congrats from Taft’s Japanese allies. Taft called the Far East situation satisfactory and said no China Japan rail dispute talk to date.
Rafael Cascone, linked to Albert T. Patrick and Harry K. Thaw, dies in a New York hospital after a shooting in Mulberry Bend district last night. The 16 year old Amato Santianiello was arrested as the assailant, with ties to the Bantianiello and Beneshall families. Cascone had been twice tried for the earlier murders in 1903.
Albert T. Patrick secured a new trial and was acquitted. Amato suffered a serious stab wound when Causcone turned and grabbed him after the shooting, leading to a hospital stay with potential lifelong maiming if he recovers.
William Sterns of Manchester began the annual English Channel crossing attempt at South Foreland and had reached seven miles toward France by noon before seasickness forced him to quit.
Rev William D Jacobs a 60 year old Presbyterian minister from Clinton South and Central died after being run over on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington while on a sightseeing trip. He refused hospital care until the driver who struck him was promised not to be arrested. Police arrested the driver despite the promise.
Elizabeth Phillips known as Miss Santa Claus, famed for Christmas charity, died by self inflicted suffocation in her Philadelphia home. A note pinned to her clothing cited failing health and a wish to do her best for mankind.
Pittsburg August 17 Strikers and families from Achoenville threaten eviction from Pressed Steel Car company houses at Mekece's stocks. The sheriff orders peaceable action. Arbitration ban to be considered by the common pleas court on August 18 amid minor clashes between constabulary and strikers.
Beverly Massachusetts August 11 Tafts secretary conferred with the New York Central railroad to arrange the presidents West and South trip. Changes allow two nights in Los Angeles instead of one and a day at the Grand Canyon with Taft visiting a sister in Los Angeles.
Helena August 11 damages of 20 percent were awarded to the plaintiff in the suit of the Saint Louis Mining and Milling Company against the Montana Mining Company Limited. The case sought one million dollars claimed to have been legally extracted from a rich gold bearing ground in the Maryville district.
Duluth. Aug 11. J. Ostby a grocer was shot and killed tonight by his 18 year old son after a heated argument over a funeral bill. The son declined to comment.
No near beer for small Towne Atlanta August 11. The Georgia legislature voted out near beer by passage of a high license bill prohibiting issuing of near beer licenses except in towns of 2,500 or more.
Former California Governor Pardee launches a sharp assault on Interior Secretary, claiming the affair tears things wide open. The Spokane confrontation opens with high tension as political figures clash publicly.
Richara A Hatlinger secretary of the interior and former Governor Pardee of California defend their positions on water rights before leaving for Billings Montana to meet a congressional irrigation committee. Ballinger dismisses corruption claims and cites progress on dam sites and public entries despite opposition. Pardee provides technical dam-site descriptions to counter Charfield allegations.
In Spokane on August 11 Dr. George C. Pardee former California governor accused Interior Secretary Richard A. Wilinger of policy missteps as he spoke to a cheering audience. The talk covered the Carey Act irrigation aims, public land settlement and the government role in funding irrigation while encouraging private investment.
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