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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
1
Socialist candidate for president delivers a fierce impartial tirade against Republicans Democrats and Prohibitionists criticizing both major parties and calling for sweeping reforms.
Eugene Debs addressed a crowd at a Lemont socialist picnic and assailed Republicans and Democrats for two hours. The event faced disruption when park owner John Peterson tried to eject men from a pavilion roof, with Debs urging restraint as tensions flared and a Chicago Teachers’ Federation member urged calm.
Rear Admiral Sperry praised the warm Australian greeting to the American fleet in Melbourne. The landing day arrived with clear weather as 2500 sailors and 2,000 cadets enjoyed shore leave and a grand review prepared for Thursday. Crowned by a mass at St Patrick's Cathedral, the visit included tours, drives, and civic hospitality.
Crowds lined the streets to honor the fleet as services ended. The Melbourne automobile club escorted officers in touring cars to city sights while afternoon entertainments unfolded. Many churches held special services and sailors received hospitality at family homes and in cathedral halls.
Admiral Sperry and staff landed at St. Kilda pier with over two thousand sailors and marines. The procession along Port Melbourne to St. Kilda road drew huge crowds as Australians greeted the visitors with a festive display at the exhibition building. A public reception followed the luncheon hosted by Lord Northcote and others.
After two sessions in Hutte Mont the United Mine Workers Wyoming committee failed to reach a wage agreement with operators. Coal mines across Wyoming may shut down tomorrow, leaving about 7000 miners idle. Mine owners accuse workers of bad faith, claiming a prior wage agreement was repudiated by the miners. Hart wired to UMWA president Lewis protesting the repudiation. The dispute centers on a proposed wage cut of ten to fifteen cents per day.
Representatives of railroad labor organizations gathered at Connellaugh near Johnstown Pennsylvania to discuss their meeting but kept the aim and plans undisclosed.
In Toledo Ohio a special Morning Journal report highlights a patriotic gathering of veterans to honor and support fellow servicemen who saved the nation. The event aims to boost morale and provide comfort to those who served.
The Forty second national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens in Toledo with veterans welcomed amid red white and blue decorations. California delegates arrive by train with General Merrill and Prof George Young joining a strong southern contingent. The program includes a public reception at Memorial Hall a naval maneuvers spectacle a Port Meigs monument dedication and a parade with entertainment planned through the week.
New York Aug 30 The Morning Journal reports keen interest in Vermont election results. Republicans expect a win but fear a sub 25 000 majority could signal national Democratic gains, prompting intensified eastern campaigning and efforts to curb voter apathy before the September 15 campaign kickoff. Maine votes next.
Seattle reports George G. Perry United States marshal of the Third division of Alaska has been ordered removed by the president for disobedience to orders. His Fairbanks deputy Joseph Dellow faced removal over an impertinent letter, delaying a replacement until Perry traveled to Seattle.
Atlantic City enforces Sunday liquor curbs for first time in years as saloons and boardwalk cafes close. Police report no arrests by nightfall while merchants lament losses estimated around 150000 dollars. Local option legislation is hoped to provide relief at the January session.
Roosevelt announces he will not attend the Transmississippi congress in San Francisco starting October 1. The earlier report of his acceptance is denied as erroneous.
Secretary Garfield reports on his Hawaii trip that residents are increasingly accepting U S immigration rules and selling portions of large land holdings. Diversified farming grows with coffee, pineapples, tobacco, hemp, and other crops while a surplus production looms.
In St. Joseph vicinity, the Bank of Euston at Easton, Mo, about 12 miles east of St. Joseph, was robbed at dawn. About 150 dollars belonging to the post office lay between outer and inner vault doors as two men blasted a hole in the vault. Mrs. A Marshall watched the operation from across the street but did not sound an alarm. The robbers fled in a carriage toward St. Joseph. They are suspected of also robbing Rushville, Mo, last Wednesday, for which a $5,000 reward is offered.
A 15 year old Morgan Cunningham was killed instantly when struck in the heart by a pitched ball during a ball game at a park organized by employees of two Chicago business houses. The tragedy occurred today as the youth batted in the game.
Brigham H. Roberts discusses delays caused by examinations as the church’s immigration fund grows from a small start to a multi million institution. He notes the Hadmounds Tucker acts era and says the Perpetual immigration fund was abolished and the church rarely resists immigrants now.
Panama Aug 20 The electoral proceedings that began last January ended with Dr Augusto Boyd declaring Don Jose Domingo Obaldia president after a final count. Obaldia becomes constitutional successor to President Manuel Amador. A banquet followed as Panamanian and foreign dignitaries attended. The national assembly will convene September 1.
Four stockmen from Norwood Wyoming were aboard a stock train that was entering a siding when a fast freight collided from behind near Kilgore on the Chicago and Northwestern line. George Kennedy and Foster Speer were killed outright, Malcolm M. Hawkins died of injuries, and F. Brower sustained burns and bruises. Several cars were smashed and two carloads of sheep were killed.
Anthon Lund of the Mormon church states in a public interview that the church has not aided immigrants detained at Poston nor pays passage for Mormon immigrants or converts. He notes that most detainees have left Poston and are en route elsewhere.
At Strasburg banquet Emperor William urges calm amid European tensions. He states peace rests on foundations of princes and ministers who serve the people and God. He emphasizes German strength and discipline while promising to protect German interests without aggression.
Helena Montana August 40 T EK Collings Sr state examiner of banks of Montana died this afternoon at his Great Falls home of paralysis. He is survived by a wife two daughters two sons and a brother. Collings was formerly state treasurer and for twenty five years active in political and commercial interests of the state.
A disastrous Sunday afternoon blaze destroyed property valued at two million dollars. Fire officials report extensive damage across multiple structures in the Orleans region with no immediate word on injuries or causes. Authorities continue investigation and firefighting efforts.
A July fire in New Orleans center city damaged wholesale houses and factories from Bienville and Chartres to Conti streets. Barrels of whiskey exploded loudly endangering spectators and firefighters during a picnic when the alarm rang. Water shortages hampered efforts. several hours passed before control. Buildings burned include Central Glass, George D. Scott Lighting, Heidenheim Levy & Weiss, Noon & Diets, Kost Commission, Pau Gelpi & Sons, New Orleans Junk, Isidor Keiffer & Co, and Thomas J. Harris.
San Bernardino California August 30 The machinists strike of the Santa Fe road has been called off the order becomes effective at midnight Monday The strike began four years ago over recognition of the union fields include Santa Fe railroad union recognition and end of four year dispute
New York. Aug. Hitchcock chairmanFrank H Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee leaves New York for Chicago to confer with Western campaign managers. The executive committee members and advisory group will join to plan fundraising. He expects to return by Thursday or Friday and then travel to the South, possibly Cincinnati for a Taft conference.
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