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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
1
Reporters note bitter and deep seated race hatred in Springfield as rioters are held in check by troops. Authorities await a fresh chance to resume suppression of looting and vandalism amid tense streets and curfews.
Governor Deneen offers rewards totaling 1260 for arrest and conviction of rioters after six more deaths in Springfield unrest. Grand jury convenes to hear evidence from Friday to Sunday nights as militia patrols attempt to restore order.
One more victim died from a gunshot wound after Friday fighting as the Springfield mob churned in the black belt near twelfth and Madison streets. G. W. Reatt's death brings the toll to six as hunted negroes faced the mob’s gunfire.
Taft plans front porch style speeches to Virginians on Friday. Dr. G. C. A. L. Neild predicts physician support for Taft. John Hayes Hammond and Herbert M. Meyers discuss cooperation to organize Republican clubs in colleges aiming to reach 25,000 first voters. National HQ in New York. western HQ likely Cincinnati. Artist Antas Tiles to paint Taft portrait for Hungarian club of New York.
Cairo Illinois August 17 Late Sunday night a tramcar returning from a popular resort was held up by armed bandits. They wounded several passengers and robbed men of purses and watches while taking jewelry from the women. The outrage follows recent railroad train attacks and spurs calls for stronger security measures.
Seattle August 17 Railway Mail Clerk Joseph Thompson was instantly killed and engineer W A Willard fatally injured with five others hurt in a head on crash between an overland passenger train and a freight at Woodinville on the Northern Pacific railway twenty miles north of Seattle Beat tie this afternoon
The body found Thursday night in the Colonial hotel was identified this afternoon as Dave Farley a gambler known in New Mexico and the northwest Identification was made by J J Coppers who runs a Las Vegas pool hall and formerly worked for the Santa Fe railroad
Investigators link the dead man to Farley via identification by Coppers, with Ginter to verify. Autopsy reveals two bullets from different calibers, suggesting Zeisler may have obtained a second gun or a third party may be involved. Authorities seek the missing firearm and potential accomplice.
Reno Nevada August 17 The receiver Wildes of the State Bank and Trust Company faces bond withdrawals as United States Fidelity and Guaranty and United Surety seek to leave the 1 000 000 bond. Other sureties may also withdraw leaving Wildes with ten days to secure new bondsmen as the bank trust affairs grow more tangled.
Goldfield Nev Aug 17 Thomas E F Rickey former president of the State Bank and Trust Company now wrecked was arraigned before Judge Langon on two indictments charging him with embezzlement. The indictments allege deposits received on October 11 1907 while the bank was insolvent. He was given until August 28 to plead Rickey appeared disinterested in the proceedings.
Fairview report says Wo JS Aryan denies Pittsburg claim of selling out to Kerr faction for 200000 dollars to defeat Colonel Jan M Guffey for national committeeman. Bryan says he never heard of the offer and defers to credentials committee. A black snake at the Bryan home prompts a searching party armed with canes and clubs.
Eight men in the Barnum and Bailey cooking gang were severely injured and two fatally hurt when rails spread in the Great Northern line eight miles south of New Westminster. Four cars left the tracks but little damage occurred to the cars or animals.
Opposition to the Andrews candidacy continues as Republicans gather in Santa Fe for the territorial convention. Prospects remain bright for a life sized row despite the opposing demonstrators and uncertain mood in the party.
A New Mexico Republican territorial convention faces a clash as supporters of Charles A. Spiess and Judge Edward A. Mann vow to nominate their candidates and protest Andrews boutness. Delegates pledge against Andrews, Catron and Mann allies predict a lively session and regional county concerns loom large. George S. Klock named temporary chairman with Governor Curry backing organization.
The article details plans for the convention with Jose D. Bena or H. C. Fernandez expected as permanent chairman. It notes committee assignments, minimal contest, and a tight schedule with sessions through the afternoon. The territorial central committee meets at 4 AM to set up, while Bernalillo and Bernabo county delegations arrive and prepare, shaping the nomination scene for Andrews.
Albany August 17. John Bradley Jr sheriff of Saratoga County filed with Governor Hughes his reply to charges of failing to enforce the anti gambling law at the Saratoga track. He says arrests can only be made in his presence or with a warrant. No warrant has been given and no violation observed. The governor will appoint a commissioner to take testimony and report findings.
Fred Yorkey vice president of Union No. 44 of the Western Federation of Miners was arrested by private detectives in Los Angeles on a conspiracy charge to blow up the Yellow Aster mine at Randsburg Cal. Mrs Alice G Clark a detective says the accusations are fake and she was forced to sign statements at gunpoint. Yorkey claims the case is staged to break the Handshore miners union and cites a long local strike since 1903.
William Randolph Hearst may donate a three thousand dollar trophy for the Sixteenth National Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque, matching the Sacramento prize won by Utah. Col. R. B. Twitchell urged the idea and solicited Hearst’s opinion on trophy style and cost. Hearst favors a substantial prize reflecting irrigation and forest products.
United States Senator Newlands drafts an open letter to opponent Patrick J. Kianigua urging both to file for the next general election and seek the office at the will of Nevada voters. If Flanigan backs the plan, county conventions would pledge legislative candidates to vote for the statewide winner, though law permits the step without binding lawmakers.
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