13 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1907
Page
1
Associated Press operators join the walkout and leased wire systems fall silent. The telegraph network seizes up and newspapers, hampered by the stoppage, fear a return to pre revolutionary methods as the business of the nation slows to a crawl.
A column reflects on a nationwide telegraph strike by Western Union operators and the broader disruption to national commerce. It notes the strike’s uncertain duration and its sweeping impact across cities and states, with commentary on leadership and union dynamics.
A Morning Journal report recalls a long leased wire from 6 am and the challenges of transmission amid health and staffing issues. It cites Western Union strike actions in New York and Washington and Oakland postal operator walkouts, signaling widespread industrial tension affecting news delivery.
The article notes J. Crosse of the Morning Journal ends a year of worker unrest by taking a vacation after joining AP telegraph operators in a nationwide strike. He is pictured in a relaxed mood, leaving the office for a dinner party as the strike continues with other operators.
A collapse of the private telegraph wire network crippled large city papers including New York Chicago St Louis Boston and San Francisco at six o'clock last night. The event halted thousands of words of daily news fed to major papers and disrupted the national press supply.
A dire note on the national news flow describes a standstill in the gathering network. Local services and distant telephones provide sparse updates, hinting at a return to 18th century quick communications if the outage lasts a month.
The telegraphers strike shuts down most commercial activity in Albuquerque as Postal and Western Union operators walk out. Some offices maintain minimal service while others close, leaving readers in the dark until wires resume. The piece notes uncertainty about how the strike will unfold and its broader impact.
Telegraph workers at a major news service walk out over wage and overtime demands. General Manager Stone delays action until a board meeting, while rumors hint President Roosevelt may intervene. Taft's mother remains critically ill in Millbury as actor Richard Mansfield's health declines in Saranac Lake.
Judge Albert B. Fall of Three Rivers New Mexico a top southwest lawyer and personal friend of Governor Curry is expected to be named attorney general for Santa Fe County and assistant attorney general today. Fall maintains a residence in El Paso Texas and a law office in Three Rivers while serving as counsel for W C Greene interests in northern Mexico.
Robert C. Gortner, district attorney for Santa Fe County, submitted his resignation to Governor Curry. No official action has been taken, and a rumored successor, David J. Leahy, is not confirmed. With a Santa Fe court term beginning in three weeks, the governor may delay acceptance of the resignation.
Reported speculation centers on Robert P. Ervein of Clayton as the current commissioner of public lands. No official confirmation or statements have been made by Governor Carry, and Ervein declines to discuss his office amid broader discussions of several important positions.
Francia C. Wilson of Washington was appointed district clerk by Judge McPie and assumed office this morning. Holcombe relinquished control at opening hour after serving as clerk, with Wilson beginning to familiarize himself with duties of the office.
In Santa Fe former Marsh named deputy clerk while Miss Clara Olsen to remain private secretary to the governor. In Albany George C. Drumm found a bag of cash on Central Avenue worth nearly six thousand dollars, recovered from an autoist who had dropped the money and left a $20 tip and a cigar.
The steamer Tennessee collided with an unknown schooner off Stratford, sinking the schooner almost immediately. Passengers and crew were rescued by the steamer Maine after the Tennessee anchored. The incident was reported by wireless from Wilson's Point, Conn, on Aug 12.
Seoul Aug 12 The Korean supreme court sentenced members of the Korean delegation to the Hague peace conference. Yi Sangsol was condemned to death and Yi Chow and Yi Ti Chum sentenced to life imprisonment.
Washington officials warn a broad telegraph strike could seriously embarrass the federal government. The weather bureau already felt service interruptions, and the situation is deemed non interveneable by the president.
The dirigible balloon La Patrie visited President Fatliers at Rambouillet yesterday. It left Chaillais at 7 26 facing a 25 mph wind and arrived before night. On return it covered twenty nine miles in forty five minutes, with arrival and landing times executed to plan in Paris.
A report from Providence plantation near Natchez describes a mob of about twenty white men arming with rifles and revolvers after a note from Mr Patterson said his house was surrounded by a howling black mob threatening his family. The warning reached authorities gradually.
A dispatch from Tangier says the Kimas chief with 4060 armed followers met the bandit Rabull and took Sir Harry Maclean to Agugha. The tribe planned to negotiate with Mohammed El Torr es for Maclean s surrender to the sultan and release.
New York August reports no word from the British freighter Nicaragua since passing the Virginia Capes outbound for Dublin. With 140 crew aboard and a full cargo of phosphate rock the vessel may have struck ice and sunk, all hopes of arrival by June 2nd now abandoned.
A period of intensified antitrust activity affects middle class households with moderate means and working men. Analysts note rising anxiety as government actions target large firms while economic strain persists for laborers and small earners.
Cleveland August 12 John D Rockefeller argues wealth is widely distributed and that attacks on transportation and other industries harm thousands of small savers. He says he invests and shares the load with investors, stressing his responsibility to all lines of business and the broader economy.
The philosopher defends the United States against internal conflict and argues wealth should not escape responsibilities. He rejects bitterness at attacks, calls for using energy to build the country, and asserts that no place compares to home in the greatest country in the world.
The telegraphers strike has spread across major cities with AP leased line operators demanding a weekly increase of twelve dollars. Hearst service faced similar demands, while many offices paused operations. federal mediation seems unlikely to reach a settlement. Commissioner Neill heads to Chicago for talks as the strike continues.
In a fast game yesterday Socorro defeated Belen 7 to 4 at Racorts NM. Hagerman struck out sixteen for Socorro while Ruger had a reliable effort though the Belen defense permitted four runs.
Sacramento hosts the National Irrigation celebration with trains and carloads arriving from the west. Special low rates on transcontinental lines enable visitors to tour California valleys, orchards, and irrigation systems while enjoying a packed program of entertaining events. Key figures include Vice President Fairbanks, Senator Newlands, and members of the inland waterways commission, with lectures by F. H. Newell and illustrated views of ongoing projects.
Louisville reporters describe a delicate operation on William Carlisle at City Hospital after he arrived with multiple knife wounds. The heart was opened nearly an inch but Dr. Lee Kahn dressed and sewed the wound and Carlisle shows signs of recovery.
Mrs. Maude Orr sues Georgia Railway and Electric for 10000 damages claiming a broken guy wire on Whitehall Street touched her belt, tearing clothing and causing humiliation and alleged injuries.
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