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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
1
Nord Alexis, once ruler of Hayti, is described as penniless and adrift aboard a French training ship in the Port au Prince harbor following his ouster. The report notes the former president’s reduced status as a refugee and the uncertain future of his governance.
Amid growing unrest in Port au Prince Nord Alexis abdicates and escapes aboard the French ship Duguay Trouin as General Antoine Simon advances with about 5000 insurgents and Legitime is proclaimed president. A mob jeered the fallen leader, a salute marked his departure, and a trunk with gold was seized at the wharf as Haitian revolts unfold.
As Nord Alexis resists leaving the palace with troops to Cape Haytien, mobs threaten the capital. French government officials and warships in port stand ready to protect foreign interests while factions including Fouchard Simon Firmin and Menes press the presidency toward General. The city braces for possible assault and a civil war in the region.
In Salt Lake City the United States court hears J. M. Moore admit cutting coal supply to J. A. Sharp over a 50 cent per ton price dispute. Co-defendant Everett Buckingham testifies he had no role in actions against Sharp as trial proceeds with government and defense attorneys filing arguments. The case will be submitted tomorrow.
Los Angeles December 2 Pred Dorr insolvent broker was discharged by Justice Summerfield on an embezzlement charge involving 8000. W Y Coatsworth Pasadena testified he advanced the funds to buy 100 shares of Atchison stock on June 23 but never received the stock or repayment. Receiver Allen said Harris Winthrop Co New York kept ordinary business records showing the stock purchase. court ruled in Dorr favor.
The baby Pu Yi is enthroned as the new emperor of China, taking the throne with ceremonies in the Forbidden City. Officials and princes kowtow to the infant, who is dressed in imperial garb and granted amnesty in the edict sealing his accession.
Reports from Pine Bluff describe dynamite blasts at Boyd's Point to divert the Arkansas River away from Pine Bluff. Explosions shook the city as engineers and observers watched the high river threaten the Jefferson County courthouse annex. If successful, the plan aims to hold the river back, with authorities hoping the current will stabilize by night.
The article notes an unexpected entry of the United States into dual agreements affecting China and Japan, seen as stabilizing Pacific possessions but not solving core Chinese issues. It cites Tang Shao Yi’s mission and Tokyo’s mourning order as signals of cautious diplomacy and guards reductions by Japan and Russia.
General Manager G R Cleghorn of the North Western Improvement Company says a November 20 slope No 2 fire was incendiary. A $2500 reward is offered for arrests and convictions. A headless body of one entombed miner was found near the crib, badly burned, with five others still missing.
Robert F. Maddox was elected mayor of Atlanta with a margin over 3000 votes, carrying all wards except the third and fifth. The campaign featured bitter infighting and street demonstrations prompting police action. Maddox is vice president of the American National Bank and a young man of wealth.
In Butte Montana on December 2, cold weather suspends coastal extension work on the St Paul road east of Butte for the winter.
Judge Prancis Gilder, brother of Richard Watson Gilder and a noted musician, died today in Beardstown New Jersey at the age of 71.
Assistant forester of the United States reports a top notch in production during the past year. The statement signals a strong year for lumber output and industry activity nationwide.
Washington reports warning that annual lumber production peaked last year and will likely hold steady or decline. Overton Price says forests yield about seven billion cubic feet annually while demand slices off twenty three, suggesting ongoing scarcity. Commission session set for tomorrow with new commissioners Pardee and Vanchise named.
Washington officials warned defects in bank examination and the inability of the comptroller to address infractions without harsh actions. Treasury officials urged targeted amendments rather than a full revision ahead of the sixty first congress report. The hearing featured Murray and Kane detailing proposed changes to the banking laws.
Bernerd Junjo using the alias Robinson and a private in the Eighth United States Infantry surrendered to authorities after embezzling funds as bookkeeper for William Evarts and Ben wholesale butchers of Jersey City. Jersey City officials were advised he is held at the Monterey prison. He seeks defense from wealthy eastern relatives and previously worked at the Bank of Commerce and the West Bank in New York City.
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