30 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
1
Veteran party figure announces change in political faith shifting from democracy aligned leadership to a Republican alliance. The move marks a notable realignment as the veteran leader joins forces with GOP voices for policy direction and party unity.
Las Vegas New Mexico August report that Octaviano A. Larrazolo, longtime Democratic leader and three term delegate candidate, announced he will join the Republicans stating that his native people's interests demand Republican policies. He gathered Democratic allies to reveal his decision and cited better service of his people's interests under the GOP.
Morning Journal reports Federated Shop Employees facing another rejection as talks with unions proceed. Officials from the International Union of Detate Taxking may meet with Federation leaders to discuss contract and labor relation issues. McCreery of the federation meets with international officials while Park cites prior statements of willingness to negotiate.
Helleville Rus August 29 thousands of black birds perished in a grove on a northern farm during a storm. Authorities believe a single lightning bolt caused the mass death. Several large baskets of dead birds were gathered, with hundreds more scattered across the field.
The United States Marine Corps team won the Hitith Challenge rifle Dewin match at Camp Perry, achieving a grand aggregate of 3,180 points out of 5,600 from twelve men teams. The U S infantry led at all ranges except for a Marine riflemen skirmish run delivering victory with 1,085 of 1,200 in the final phase.
In special elections New Jersey communities rejected the Commission form of municipal government. Paterson voted 4 917 for and 7 984 against while East Rutherford rejected the plan 265 to 174 Governor Wilson had urged adoption and supported allowing cities to vote on the measure.
President Taft, as trustee of the Hampton industrial school for African Americans, denounces the need for fundraising and the failure of millionaires to contribute. He praises Hampton's role in Booker T. Washington’s legacy and Tuskegee links, urging donors to sustain the institution. The event occurred at Mrs. T. Jefferson Coolidge’s Manchester home with Virginia Governor Moon and other trustees present.
In Hosten on August 24 810 Bishop Alexander Waters denounced as tunigate the cession of the National Independent Political League and condemned President Taft for remaining silent on continuing lynching reports nationwide.
Nash ville meeting of the Southern Education Bureau directors announced a $5,000,000 industrial school for white children. Ragland of Alabama proposed a 5000 acre site with access to water power and other advantages about forty miles from Birmingham. Major donors include John D. Rockefeller Russell Sage Foundation and Mrs J W Harriman.
Washington estimates show at least 94 million dollars in dividend and interest payments due in September. About 55 million will be dividends with New York banks and the sub-treasury bearing most financing. No major payments are due until October when interest on a 600 million bond issue is payable.
An auburn haired boy testified of multiple blood spots along the Midlothian turnpike scene expanding the prosecution’s theory. Defense notes the spots support Beattie defense that blood came from the car, not the seat. Court adjourns as prosecutors plan more witnesses while the defense signals possible self testimony from Henry Beattie Jr.
Washington reports the forest service added 26000 to Oregon fire protection funds as the season nears peak danger. Prior 25000 and 20000 allotments already spent on outside help to control fires. Associate Forest Service official Potter says past fires taught better methods. new trails and telephone lines expand quick communication and accessibility.
Advices from Colombia state the army there has grown to thirty thousand due to tensions with Peru. It is rumored that a secret defensive and offensive alliance has been signed with Chile.
The Weather Bureau bulletin reports favorable corn conditions west of the Mississippi, moderate temperatures with good moisture in the Mississippi region, and generally favorable conditions overall. East of the Rockies spring wheat areas faced unusually cold and cloudy weather with below average rainfall, while Texas and Oklahoma saw high temps and dry spells early, followed by cooler, wetter conditions later.
In the U S Bankruptcy Court Boston Mason H Stone was chosen trustee at the creditors first meeting. Stone had acted as receiver since an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed. Assets may total about five thousand dollars including New Mexico mining property and a bank claim.
President Taft sails with Mrs. Taft aboard the Mayflower for a Maine coast cruise. The voyage from Beverly to Isleboro is planned for Friday afternoon, with return expected Monday. Dickinson comments on tariff vetoes and Republican approval in western papers.
New York August 2 1919 Robert O Vowler of Los Angeles is announced as the first entrant in the coast to coast airplane flight contest for the William Randolph Hearst prize Fowler will fly a biplane in the transcontinental trip and is expected to start from San Francisco on Sunday September 16
A notice calling Ferritorial Republican Central committee members to meet at ten oclock Monday September 4 1911 at Banta Ke to transact business and invites all interested party supporters to attend in person. Burbum chairman Jobe Sena secretary attest official.
The Clyde liner Apache with 125 passengers rode a 100 mph gale toward Hunting Island during a Carolina coast hurricane. With anchors failing and the ship near wreck, a sudden wind shift drove her back toward Charleston harbor, avoiding disaster. Captain Staples and wireless operator EF J Doherty report the near miss and the crew’s tense stand on deck.
Charleston reports a deadly storm Sunday night with fifteen confirmed dead and feared increases as remote islands report adds. Property damage nears one million dollars amid wrecked streets uprooted trees and ruined wharves along the water front. Crop losses in coastal areas feared, with cotton and rice potential impacts mentioned.
Savannah reports ships reaching port recounting a fierce weekend storm. Only one vessel sustained damage the steamer Lexington ashore on Huntington Island South Carolina. Passengers were rescued by the revenue cutter Yamacraw and will be floated with effort.
The Charleston navy yard suffered extensive damage from a south Atlantic hurricane. Torpedo boats were driven from moorings and wrecked facilities along the shore. The wireless station is out, wharves and sea walls damaged, and urgent repairs funded with 15 000 dollars after a 20 000 dollar emergency appeal.
The wind swept ashore obsolete torpedo boats tied to inner harbor wharves. Naval officers were surprised by the vessels strong enough to carry a human burden in the sea during the storm. Major General Leonard Wood was informed that sixty Fort Moultrie buildings in Georgia were damaged with no casualties or relief requests.
Charleston, D C Aug 29 Charleston steadily recovers from the hurricane damages. A large force of laborers cleans debris strewn streets and train service nears normal. Eleven lives lost in Charleston county and a score or more injured. property damage reaches about a million dollars. Scores of launches broke away and heavy rains caused flooding. The Red Cross volunteers to provide financial aid. Telegraph and telephone lines are being repaired.
Northeast storm disrupts South Carolina Georgia coast with five sailors rescued from the Fortuna and the Florence M Penley towed off Cape Fear. The Charles H Valentine ashore at Hialdreed Island, the Tormmasso Drago towed in damaged and the Winyah arrives leaking with cement damage.
Several ambassadors and ministers from the recent diplomat shuffle plan short visits to Washington to confer with the state department before taking posts. Ongoing postings include Brien from Tokio to Rome and Bryan from Belgium to Japan, with arrivals and credential dates through November and December.
In Seoul on August 29 the first anniversary of Korea's annexation by Japan was marked with a peninsula wide celebration. Koreans and Japanese participated together in a lantern procession in Seoul with about ten thousand attendees, half of whom were Korean.
A large crowd applauded former Governor Hagerman at a district meeting urging government by the people. The event highlighted progressive themes as attendees discussed policy and community issues in Bir 4.
The body elected J M Hervey as president for the coming year. Members signaled support for reform efforts including the corruption practice act, an untrammeled judiciary, better elections and equitable taxation.
The New Mexico State Bar gathered in annual assembly endorsing progressive legislation and forming committees to draft a corrupt practices act publicity of campaign contributions a judiciary free from politics tax equalization central assessment feasibility civil and criminal code reforms and simplified appellate procedure A push favored separate judges nomination authority and featured remarks by President J M Hervey Former Governor Herbert J Hagerman and others including Ralph Ely Judge Edward Mann and Attorney General Clancy through January 1912 voir dire.
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