25 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
1
The elderly railroad magnate William K. Harriman arrives home exhausted and ill but declares full satisfaction with the overseas journey taken for health reasons. He praises the trip’s overall results and looks forward to resuming duties.
Edward H Harriman lands at Hoboken after a health voyage, talks with newspaper men about his recovery and future plans. He declines to confirm rumors of acquiring a controlling NY Central stake and cites ongoing law debates as shaping his next moves.
The interview reveals Harriman outlining aims to expand new territory and tributary lines, with focus on serving the public and offering value. He downplays immediate railroad rate changes, citing equipment quality and timely service, while family members and doctors report a fatigued but mentally keen condition after his European trip.
Aug 24 Harriman and party arrived by train at 4 30 pm in Arden New York. Harriman waved to villagers as the train stopped He was taken by auto to the incline and then drawn up to his mountain residence in a specially constructed car.
A Federal Circuit decision upheld by the Supreme Court bench permanently bars the Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing its Missouri River through rate order. The ruling curtails federal control over rail transportation rates, favoring western Missouri river cities and their shippers while challenging broader federal rate regler.
The opinion questions the commissions power to set a system of differential rates shaping regional traffic. It warns against artificial zoning that would pre determine trade centers, arguing such control exceeds Congress power. The ruling enjoins two orders as beyond the commission’s authority and outside its mandate.
Pilots brave high winds at Rheims for a thrilling meeting. Paulham flies circuits up to about 500 feet while setting a new ten kilometer pace. Latham damages two machines before a three round display ends at dusk. President Fallières’ visit boosts the crowded field and daring maneuvers.
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson defends the Remsen board on benzoate of soda amid attacks by J. Q. Emery. Wilson argues the board are top authorities and urges a fair hearing, while critics urge reproof and further investigation. The meeting adjourns for Thursday hearings by four board members.
In a night collision at Montevideo harbor between the Argentina steamer Colombia and the North German Lloyd excursion steamer Achlesien, 58 to 200 lives are feared lost. Most passengers slept in berths as energy and seas drove both ships apart, with many survivors rescued from wreckage and masts. The crash halted the port festival and disrupted communications with Buenos Aires.
A Pacific island survivor tale reports six deaths and nineteen rescued from a shipwreck near a barren island in the central Pacific. Rescue teams reached the site as weather hindered recovery efforts.
The steamer Mankura reports the wreck of the Norwegian bark Errol near Middleton reef. Captain Andersen and the mate drowned. five of twenty two crew survived after days ashore seeking water. Captain's wife drowned her four children and then herself as survivors fought thirst and hunger.
Cheyenne dated Aug 24. Pacy Ryan a ranchman and Indian fighter was convicted of second degree murder for shooting his wife and daughter in a crowded room on March 7 and sentenced to 30 years. Henry Allen a negro who killed Will Ashford, a politician, in a dog related quarrel received the same sentence.
Telegrams from Constantinople report the foreign office has learned the tense regent dispute over Crete is over. The Porte says Turkish ministers in Athens will not be recalled, signaling a de‑escalation of the Greece Turkey tension.
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