03 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1907
Page
1
Democrats led by Williams push to curb Speaker power as old rules are retained. The dispute centers on autocratic authority and procedural control within the House.
Veteran Joseph Cannon is formally reelected speaker as Democrats and Republicans cheer across the House. John Sharp Williams leads the Democrats with Bryan present to radiant ovations. New members take oaths, committees inform the president, and both houses adjourn in memory of deceased members.
Republican senators predict Senator Knox of Pennsylvania will chair the Senate Rules Committee, succeeding Senator Spooner who retired. The post is key for defining Senate procedures and following rules for members. An interim committee under Senator Alison will handle questions about Bemator Wootmore’s membership and Wootmore’s term.
Washington January 6 1911 Joseph G Cannon was elected Speaker of the House over John Sharp Williams after roll call showing 207 to 154 amid applause. Williams praised by Democrats while Cannon pledged to interpret the people's will and guide the new Congress through peace and war.
The opening of the new session featured Representative Cannon detailing rules from prior congresses while DeArmond and Dalzell pressed for rule changes. A 197 to 160 vote adopted the liner rules, seating was drawn by blindfolded page, and notable shifts placed Longworth, Hepburn, Cochran, and others in strategic rows as memorial notices were read and the body adjourned.
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The case of Mrs. Bradley charged with the murder of former Utah senator Brown is given to the jury. The proceedings place the defendant in custody as jurors evaluate the evidence and determine a verdict.
After five hours forty three minutes of deliberation the jury in the Annie M Bradley murder case failed to reach an agreement and was ordered locked up for the night. The trial began at 4 17 this afternoon and jury word arrived around 1 00. Mrs Bradley appeared calm and her son Arthur remained with her in the ante room. The judge scheduled further proceedings for tomorrow at 10 00 AM.
Prosecutor argues the Salt Lake City origin of the crime and that Mrs Bradley planned to go to Washington when she traveled from Salt Lake to Ogden. He asserts the pistol was meant for Brown at Brown's hotel before the tragedy. The defense contends Mrs Bradley changed plans en route and had no intent to go to Washington. The judge instructs the jury on self defense, inadvertent shooting, manslaughter possibilities, and potential intent amid complicating circumstances.
The judge instructs the jury on how to weigh proof in the Mrs. Bradley case. He defines reasonable doubt and emphasizes innocence until proven guilty beyond doubt. The court rejects emotional insanity as a defense and notes the presumption of innocence while highlighting the impact of prior allegations. Bradley remains in custody as the jury deliberates.
Henry Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Company is seriously ill at his Commack Long Island country home with an acute attack of indigestion. Several physicians attend him and a friend says his condition is grave.
The U S Supreme Court decides Louisville and Nashville Railway vs Bitterman upholding scalping limits on railway tickets and affirming the right to enforce nontransferable clauses. It holds that selling nontransferable tickets and preventing transfer injures the carrier and that third parties acquiring such tickets are bound by the clause and may face forfeiture.
The secretary of the treasury sent to Congress the fiscal year 1910 estimates, revealing a total increase of 77,495,475 dollars over 1909 and 56,220,646 dollars over the 1908 appropriations. The rise includes deficiencies and permanent annual appropriations.
Thousands of mill operatives across New England resumed work today with most mills running on full time. The Boston area reports widespread restart after stoppages, signaling a return to normal production schedules.
A group of federal investigators led by Solicitor General Henry Hoyt depart Santa Fe to continue land case probes across the Southwest. Special agents Peyton Gordon and others head to Arizona, Las Vegas, and Grobe while Hoyt aims for Washington. Roswell sees the resignation of AB Bateman as special assistant U.S. attorney in land fraud cases involving the Talmadge brothers.
American Secretary of War William Howard Taft traveled from Moscow to St Petersburg tonight. He attended a dinner in his honor hosted by Governor General Ciaer schelmann with the governor’s staff. Taft and Mrs Taft spent the day sightseeing and shopping.
Chelsea Savings Bank in Chelsea Michigan will not open tomorrow to protect depositors and creditors. State treasurer Frank P Glacier holds about 684000 in state funds. state bond 150000 and bank bond 200000 insure against loss, with liquidation likely to cover at least fifty cents on the dollar.
Miss Templeton, the lone white missionary at Velarde’s Baptist mission, was murdered yesterday. Police arrest David Martinez y Sanchez as a suspect. authorities chase possible killers among Mexicans or Indians amid tensions over Christianizing the region.
In Ottawa on December 2 Premier Laurier criticized opposition leader for labeling Chinese and Japanese immigrants alike. He praised Japan as a civilized ally of Britain and warned that in war Britain would be joined by Japan. Also reported, the steamer Defender is believed wrecked on Idaho Lake with fifteen lost.
Creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition tonight against William Ross and Donald Ross merchants and lumbermen of Beaverton Michigan. A receiver was appointed.
Salem dispatch reports four killed at Murst raveh ranch near Myrtle Point. Mrs Casteel, her daughter twenty four, her son nineteen, and foreman Montgomery, all charred in a burned dwelling. Shotgun and hatchet found. likely robbery motive. Victims two newcomers to the area, possibly carrying money.
David Martinez Sanchez appeared for a preliminary hearing in Velardo New Mexico after being charged with the murder of Miss Jennie Templeton. The elderly storekeeper was stabbed and assaulted during a robbery at her Velardo shop.
The Treasury secretary's fiscal year estimates sent to Congress call for a $1,000 increases for the surveyor general of New Mexico and several clerks in his office. The package also requests $25,000 for expenses of the New Mexico legislative assembly and $41,000 for the internal revenue collector's office.
About 1500 workers in San Francisco quit work on December 2 to protest a 25 percent daily wage reduction while laying conduits for the Kiome Telephone company. The halt affected projects north and south of Market Street, stopping progress on the job.
Oakland December report states Sheriff Barnett filed a complaint against A Wilkins an Elmhurst engineer for the murder of Verna Wallacy whose body was found buried in the Wilkins barn A mass of evidence has been gathered and the case was to be presented before the grand jury this week
The John Walsh misappropriation case against Chicago National Bank funds was postponed until December 9 due to Juror EB J Watkins absence. Watkins is ill with cramps and likely bedbound for four to five days, forcing the adjournment.
Washington reports November coinage value at 45,965,260 dollars. Gold coinage totals 33,840,060 dollars, silver 2,004,000 dollars, and miner coins 122,200 dollars.
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