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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
A brief item notes a line to be built at Ang Albuquerque Australians and reports a welcome as the American Armada drops anchor in the Bay of Sydney.
Morning reports describe the arrival of the Connecticut and other ships led by Rear Admiral Sperry in Sydney harbor. Crowds estimated at about half a million lined the coast from Bondi to Manly to welcome the world circling voyage. The fleet passed through the heads and anchored with cheers and flags flying.
Negotiations close for sale of 1.6 million dollars in first mortgage bonds of the Albuquerque Fast ern railroad to a western banking syndicate and A L Richmond Jr of the Metropolitan bank of Pittsburg. Sixty five miles of line will run from Moriarty to Frost Albuquerque and Hagan with coal deposits to be mined and marketed. Debt reorganization aims for the lowest bond indebtedness in the southwest around fourteen thousand four hundred dollars per mile.
Dispatches from Peaton report strong backing by Mr Richmond and Mr Lybrand of Indianapolis for building the New Mexico Central system with the Tijeras canyon route into Albuquerque. The plan aims to connect with Estantha valley and reach the Hagan coal mines, signaling early completion of the railroad into the city.
At Pateview Lincoln Nev Aug 19 the Minneota State Agricultural Society showcased a trick mule amid a mishap when an eastern newspaper man attempted to ride it. The mule reared tossed the rider and bruised his leg and head. Pryan witnessed the episode with quiet amusement and the animal was returned to the stable. Brean plans a brief trip tomorrow with little time for visitors.
St. Petersburg reports Japan has signified readiness to negotiate a sealing convention with Russia similar to Russo-American and Russo-British treaties. Japan acquires the south half of Baghalin Island making Seal Island its property and emphasizes cooperation with other nations to protect the seal herd.
On the 19th Bert Gillies a coal passer on the Wisconsin died of pneumonia. The hospital ship Relief will transport the body to Cavite.
A Sydney cable to the Daily Chronicle reports an international issue affecting the ceremonial parade of American sailors through Sydney streets on Friday. The Chronicle notes the matter is confidential for the moment and of high importance.
Tokyo August 19 dispatches from London and Paris reflect American distrust of Japan delaying the planned visit of the U S battleship fleet. A semi official vernacular paper questions the dispatches source and claims they are mischief makers. The mood unsettles Americans in Japan preparing to greet the officers and crew.
Republican conventions across New Mexico named several candidates for legislature. R A McBride of Las Cruces won the council seat for Pena Ana Grant and Luna counties. A A Temble of Deming for the house in Otero Dona Ana Grant and Luna. M C Meechem of Tucumcari for San Miguel Quay Taos. Henry Lute of Lincoln for the council. W R Copeland for the council in Poemevedt. A C Cook of Newport for the house in Taos Mora Colfax. Miera and Catron taking key roles in Bandera Santa Fe districts.
Terror stricken colored residents seek refuge as Illinois authorities plan to reduce troops to two infantry regiments and one cavalry unit. Special wire reports a coroner's inquest on Scott Burton's mob death stalls with missing witnesses while threats and arson scare merchants.
Fear, looting, and mass sheltering marked the crisis in Springfield as two infantry units left and more were to be sent home. Residents feared a renewed mob despite Adjutant General Beatt’s claim of protection, with thousands of soldiers already present and a tense home front amid riot echoes.
Private Joseph B. Klein of the First Regiment Illinois Guards will be delivered to court officers tomorrow after being charged with killing Karl Nelson in Kankanee on Saturday. The information came from the State's Attorney Miller via the Attorney General Stead's office in Springfield.
London report cites a Vossische Zeitung communication on a meeting between Emperor William and King Edward. It claims the foreign office ejected a plan to ease Anglo German estrangement and notes frank talks on the navy as groundwork for a complete understanding.
Hertin Aug 43 The Duke of Faucion Altenburg commanded the Parseval airship for about thirty minutes of delicate maneuvers. He made a brief counter wind trip achieving over twenty miles per hour. On landing the duke praised the craft’s ease of handling and the balloon’s quick response to the rudder.
A heavy sea off Jackson Park fouled buoy markers during the Lipton cup race. The Columbia Yacht Club boat and Jackson Park led before a buoy drift forced judges to call a no race. Final race scheduled for tomorrow over the same course.
A New York jury rules William K Annis died from pistol wounds inflicted by Captain Peter C Hains Jr aided and abetted by Thornton Jenkins Hains In Bayside L I the verdict followed a brief inquest that drew a crowd as Captain Hains knelt beside the fallen man and fired the weapon multiple times The two Hains brothers faced questions from reporters as witnesses testified and defense counsel pledged trial witnesses and confessions in a later proceeding
At a Santa Fe meeting of the Republican central committee J Wallace Raynolds was elected secretary and Solomon Luna re-elected treasurer. The only opposition came from T B Catron who labeled Raynolds a traitor to the party. The group plans branched headquarters and a stronger campaign structure headed by H O Bursum with Andrews’ backing. The committee aims for a decisive, hard campaign to elect the Republican delegate.
United Party backs the nomination of Mr. Andrews as the spark for a slate organized by the Santa Fe Convention Committee. The drive aims to energize support and unify supporters behind the ticket.
Late today police reserves fought a riot among two companies of United States regulars en route from Fort Slokin to the coast. Local officers failed to quell the disturbance, Fort McPherson sent Captain Bankhead and a troop to restore order. A soldier named Frank Smith was seriously stabbed and another, Joseph A Bleak, was arrested.
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