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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1908
Page
1
Taft outlines his stance on court injunctions in labor disputes. Republicans defend the doctrine as essential to maintaining order, with Taft portrayed as the able standard bearer for party principles. The piece frames his views as a measure of leadership and consistency.
Morning Journal dispatch from Columbus Ohio reports Theodore Taft defending judicial fairness in labor cases and denouncing a false labor-day price claim. He cites decisions made under law and facts and questions Democratic leadership as he campaigns through Ohio.
A speech discusses fears for capital confidence, anti trust enforcement, rail rebates, and Roosevelt led measures. It argues that labor rights justify injunctions, warns against weakening courts, and defends governmental actions as fair to both labor and capital opposing abuses by prominent firms.
Rev. Dr. F C Englehart, close to the president, says Roosevelt favors Gov Hughes to head the ticket again in the coming election. Englehart quotes the president as surprised by Woodruff’s statement but not opposed to promoting Hughes. Church leaders in New York reportedly prefer Hughes for governor.
New York August 29 The World will print that the pope and college of cardinals refused to annul the marriage of Helen Maloney daughter of Martin Maloney a Philadelphia papal marquis and Arthur Herbert Osborne a young broker of New York City The highest ecclesiastical authorities reportedly passed the case and concluded the marriage cannot be annulled Parents were informed and the suit abandoned Efforts to reconcile the young couple are said to be underway
Rev W F Andrews of Centenary Methodist announces church parlors will host four Friday night gatherings for couples with music recitations and refreshments. Chaperones provided. expenses covered by church funds.
Lincoln Nebraska August 29 due to urgent demands of the Republican state central committee the state fair management canceled a date with W J Ursan for next Thursday and assigned it to Governor Crawford of Ruth Dakota Taft day had been planned for Taft visits but with Taft not coming Bryan will speak Friday instead.
Aug 29 reports Frederick Proctor a Hye convict from Oklahoma serving a murder term escaped Lansing Kansas penitentiary by wearing clothes belonging to the warden's son and walking out the front door. Warden W H Haskell's cook aided the disguise and the search continues.
The steamer Asia arrived in San Francisco with 2 660 bales of raw silk valued at 2 million dollars. The shipment, the largest in years, will be sent to New York by a special train awaiting on the deck.
Aug 20. Youngstown reports a likely merger of Republic Iron and Steel with United States Steel Corp around the start of next year. Past rumors circulated, but current accounts say the consolidation is certain.
Aug 28. A blast to derail the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train near Deerfield failed. Henry Weber, a local beet worker, was arrested today on charges of placing the obstruction.
Henry Watterson released an advance copy of Bishop Alexander Walters speech to African American readers. Walters accuses Roosevelt and the GOP of endorsing the lily white movement and calls for civil rights shifts, urging colored voters to split their ticket or back Bryan in key states while noting Democratic gains.
Aug 29 in Atlantic City a conference between Muaver Story and a Thewal Arch society committee led to a pledge that all Hyner sellers would keep their places closed tomorrow.
The ministry of colonies reports that a band of 250 Chinese pirates was trapped between French lines in Indo China. About 38 pirates were killed and French forces suffered two losses in the engagement.
A jubilant New York crowd greeted 50 Olympic athletes led by marathon champ John Hayes and 400m victor Hattie Hatewell. Mayor Metcalf awarded medals as officials and hepen flagged a memorial to Fire Chief Kruger, with events at City Hall and City Park highlighting speed, distance, and record efforts.
Mrs Julia Kuttner Forts held in isolation at a country house in Monroe County New York as Ferdinand Earle faces assault accusations from nurse Mrs Berry. Alfred Kuttner reads a Barte statement denying reconciliation and asserting need for separation and self respect. Mrs Earle’s counsel begins immediate cruelty-based separation action.
John Gleason New York lawyer sues Harry K Thaw for 60000 in circuit court Southern District of New York alleging fraud misrepresentation Thaw claimed his mother would pay but Gleason says Thaw offered to pay 50000 and arbitrate if higher Thaw denied making false statements or owing the fee while in Duchess County jail tonight.
Aug 29 There is risk of water shortage as the plant is closed for repatria while two pumps transfer river water to the city. Nilean canal breaches and nine trestles destroyed between Miherton and Columbia hamper service. Kingsville station on the Southern railway sits under nine feet of water. no deaths but several houses destroyed.
Article reports the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad seeking access to Winnipeg with potential property on Notre Dame Avenue and Water Street near the Red River. It notes competition from Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific and hints at possible sale or consolidation of terminal property valued around 1 million dollars.
Lee Angeles of AUK reports Paul Ackley was knocked unconscious by Stanley Ketchel during a Thursday bout in fraying quarters. Ackley lay between five and six hours before doctors could gauge his recovery, with medical uncertainty persisting for a long time.
In a St Paul dispatch dated August 9 the United States army is proposed to insure Yellowstone travelers against holdups. Brigadier General Winefield of the Dakota department estimated a thousand men would be needed to guard the 126 mile main road as stage coaches made a four day round trip. He cited a recent lone robber who relieved 120 tourists of jewelry and purses during a visit last Monday.
General Malgarty notes Port Yellowstone has four troops about 400 cavalrymen under Major Allen guarding the main coach road daily. detachments patrol to deter holdups though civilians say firearms are prohibited unless gear makes them useless. He adds the robber in Jackson Hole is likely to be caught eventually.
Secretary of War Wright travels from Washington with Major General Franklin Bell and companions to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for the Army Services School opening. They will inspect Fort Riley maneuvers then return to Washington with Mrs Bell and Mrs Wadsworth extending to Yellowstone National Park.
Washington Aug. 24 Secretary Wilson returns from the Western trip noting timber supply in eastern states cannot meet demand. He urges watershed planting as essential, cites Colorado as a top beet sugar state hindered by irrigation limits, and highlights wholesale methods for watershed regen.
Morning Journal reports from capitals say Holland seeks powers to punish Venezuela, breaking a long held hands off policy. Dutch leaders face pressure from allies while public protests seek details of government correspondence with President Costa's cabinet and potential costly steps. A separate item notes a post office robbery in Fillmore, Allegheny County, with valuables worth 21600 stolen after a safe blown.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 23 The City National Bank of Norman changed its charter to the What National Bank of Nerman to obtain state guaranty benefits and protection under the state law.
Mrs. S. J. Rooke, a telephone operator at Folsom, sacrificed her life while warning neighbors of an approaching flood. Her brave act saved others as the disaster struck.
Eye witnesses recount the deadly deluge at Folsom New Mexico where Mrs. S J Rooke, a telephon e operator, stayed at her post to warn subscribers despite rising waters. The exchange building flooded and she perished with the headpiece still in place. Over forty residents credit her warnings with saving lives as the town lies in ruins.
The August flood near Folsom New Mexico lists victims including Lucy Creighton Mrs B Wenger Daisy Wenger Thomas Wiebel er Lottie Wheeler Vera Wheeler Walter Wheeler Charles Wheeler Mrs Charles Wheeler Mary Cox Mary Rook Antonio Salez Joe Guerin Mrs Joe Guerin. A half million dollars in losses, the Cimarron canyon devastated, morgue set up in the public hall and coffins arriving from Truth or Consequences.
The long delayed Colorado and Southern train was trapped by a flood seventeen miles from Folsom after midnight, with around 100 passengers including Frank Y D Jones of Dallas and P G Green of Fort Worth. Bridges on both sides washed out for twenty four hours, creating a scene described as unforgettable.
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