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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1908
Page
1
Illinois Governor plans to quell violent clashes across the state as armored troops guard riot zones. Savage attacks on Black residents persist despite military presence, as authorities consider deploying the entire state guard to restore order in the capital and surrounding cities.
Springfield Alabama Aug 15 With one more victim added tonight to the race riot the city faced mass fear as 2500 national guardsmen under Major General Young patrolled. A elderly negro Cobbler William Penigan was shot and lynched and shop set afire before troops dispersed crowds. Guards deployed by car and on foot while Governor Deneen ordered reinforcements as residents fled to safer areas.
An interview with George Mithardevn from Bloomington recounts his claim of innocence in the alleged assault on Mrs. Hallam. He says he was at work Thursday and returned home tired, while asserting his white neighbors would vouch for him and that his arrest sparked mistaken identity.
The figure declares no difficulty in re establishing himself as a respected elite in public view once the riot is quelled. He vows to return to Springfield to prove he did not disgrace the trust of Abraham Lincoln, who lived there. Bloomington remains quiet with no signs of an attack.
E W Chafin visiting Pana recounts his defense of a black man during a mob attack in Springfield. He describes threats, a platform bluff with a revolver gesture, and bricks and missiles thrown as the crowd dispersed after the negro was protected and handed to the sheriff.
Springfield Illinois endures armed patrols as state troops guard streets and businesses after violent clashes involving Black residents. Three dead include John Caldwell and Louis Johnson with multiple injuries. Governor Deneen orders a brigade under General Young to deter further unrest.
Delegates instructed for W T L Andrews top the New Mexico Republican convention race with 81 votes, as Bernalillo county leads a bloc amid moves by Taos Rio Arriba and other counties. Santa Fe braces for a busy two days with large delegations and crowded hotels as supporters push for Andrews on the first ballot.
Sandoval County Republicans held a county convention in Bernalillo and chose seven delegates to the Santa Fe convention. Delegates include Wo OH Andrewski, Alejandon Bandoval, Cornelio Bandoval, Marcus de Bucs Candida Gonzalez, Nicholay de L, and Emiliano Lucere. The delegation is instructed for Wo OH.
The Dona Ana County delegation meeting today voted to unite and support W. B. H. Andrews for council member from Dona Ana, Grant and Luna counties. Dr. R. K. MeBride, of this city, is named as the candidate of the county for the council seat.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway and the Order of Telegraphers reach an agreement on telegrapher shifts. Day’s work equals nine hours in a twelve hour spread with start between 0:30 and 7:30 A.M. or P.M. If split, two periods maximum. Ten consecutive hours including one hour off also qualifies as a day for designated officers.
B Schmidt, immigration commissioner for the Rock Island Frisco system, visits Albuquerque and Chicago. He cites a major westward land rush, predicts rapid New Mexico development, and urges foreign immigration to promote irrigation, farming, and settlement, noting large Italian and Hungarian colonies and rising homeseeker migration.
Oklahoma City report says the Lee hotel a five story premier property was destroyed by fire at 9 a m. It endangered nearby structures including the annex used by Western Union Telegraph and Santa Fe Railway offices. A hotel guest woman remained unaccounted for late evening. no other injuries reported. The Western Union office abandoned with minor annex damage and the American National Bank nearby referenced.
Fire gutted part of a hotel with vaults remaining intact while fixtures and contents suffered heavy damage. A local militia helped maintain order as crowds stayed orderly amid the blaze. Total loss estimated at $250.
At Hot Springs Taft, now secretary of war again, discusses with successor Luke Wright key issues in the Philippines and Panama. He notes no new agriculture department for the Philippines, cites Roosevelt's authority, and outlines five departments and officials as a move toward self government without increasing costs.
St Paul August 15 James J Hill chairman of the Great Northern railway board was seriously injured in a car accident near Duluth. He was pinned under the car when the chauffeur started the engine and was freed by bystanders before transport to Duluth for treatment.
Seattle August 15 The tenth grand aerie session of the Fraternal Order of Eagles closed as Past Grand Worthy President Theodore A Beth surrendered the chair to his successor B J Monaghan The eleventh grand aric session will be in Omaha Neb in August or early September 1909 The vote on the next meeting place showed Omaha 169 St Paul 372 and Saratoga Springs 327
Camp Perry August 15 United States Marine Corps dominance continued at the National Rifle Association tournament Captain Thomas Holcomb Jr won the 1000 yard long distance tyre lmatch with a 49 Sergeant J W Hengle took the Hale trophy with a perfect score after a shoot off with Lt Col B Winder The NRA revolver team title went to Squadron A New York for the fifth straight year Weather was fair.
Morning Journal reports renewed hostilities in Sonora Mexico as four or more people are killed. In Moctezuma district a family perishes at Hauncho El Dalle with a girl hidden behind a door. Two Yaqui attacks near La Colorado camp wound two horse riders and a group near Pitusayul suffers fire without casualties. Officials fear the band may cross into the United States.
El Paso reports 25 cavalry and 160 foot soldiers dispatched from Nogales after news of a Yaqui raid at the old Moctezuma copper camp in Boner. An American named Rucker was captured but escaped. Two rural guards returning from Moctezuma with civil prisoners were killed. A detachment from Nacozari, Sonora was sent to Moctezuma. Disturbances in Moctezuma have been frequent since July 1.
William E. Annis a prominent New York publisher was slain by Captain Haines of the United States artillery in a violent confrontation at his residence. The incident is being investigated by military authorities and local police.
Captain Peter Conover Haines Jr of the US Army shot William E. Annis, publisher of Burr-McIntosh magazines, at the Bayside Yacht Club landing stage in Flushing after Annis allegedly courted the captain’s wife. Annis died in Flushing hospital. Haines and his brother Thornton Jennings Haines were involved and remained on the scene. The elder Haines, Brigadier General Peter Conover Haines, had a long Army and engineering career with notable service in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Washington reports a divorce filing by Captain Haines in June. It recalls his 1900 elopement with Claudia Libbey of Winthrop, Massachusetts when she was sixteen. The couple, who married after the elopement, have three children now in General Haines custody amid alleged misconduct disclosures.
Vancouver Aug 15 There is no change in the strike by Canadian Pacific railway mechanics A small force remains at work in the shops and rolling stock shows no deterioration Trains arrive and depart on schedule Neither side will comment on the situation or future policy and it seems conditions may continue for some time Reports that foreigners are being engaged are denied by Canadian Pacific
Two miners named BPixplosion Houlder Cole and Charles Cullacott both died at 4 30 this afternoon in a premature dynamite explosion. Frank Shea and other old miners were present at the scene.
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