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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
1
Violent mob attacks erupt in Port au Prince after Nord Alexis abdicates. Rioters loot streets as security forces struggle to restore order, leaving about a dozen dead in the chaotic capital.
Deposed president Nord Alexis faced mob violence overnight with looting and firefights. General Pouidevin’s force restored calm after a deadly unrest that left twelve dead. Diplomats warned of possible landing if trouble resumes as Alexis contemplates exile to Jamaica or Martinique.
Simon nears Gressier with a strong army and will advance into the capital Friday morning. A seven member delegation meets revolutionary Nord Alexis aboard a French ship to invite him to enter at his convenience. Police report thefts and 150 looters arrested while troops move north. General Canad calms tensions over accusations against American minister Furniss.
Col. Winthrop M. Merrill, son of Moody Merrill the bank absconder, is under arrest in Boston on two larceny counts for 1600 dollars from Dominick Jarrick. He filed a bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 15000 dollars and assets of 21900 dollars, listing a copper mine stake in Fierro New Mexico valued at 10000 dollars.
The Boston arrest of Col W M Merrill on larceny recalls Moody Merrill the man who fled to New Mexico after embezzlement charges. In Silver City he rose to bank president as Charles F P Grayson, then died of a broken heart after his secret was exposed. Authorities doubted his death for years before confirming the identity.
New York December 3 announcement states Henry P Davidson first vice president of the First National Bank will enter the firm of J P Morgan and Company on January 1. Davidson joins a storied banking outfit, signaling a major leadership move in the finance world.
Pittsburgh scene at the American Mining congress includes tests in an artificial mine showing safety devices and oxygen rescue gear. Secretary Garfield and John Mitchell address the crowd while officials promote conservation and state-led mine safety legislation.
A Salt Lake City jury in the U.S. district court found the Union Pacific railway Union Pacific Coal company Oregon Short Line railway Everett Buckingham and J M Moore guilty of conspiring to restrain interstate commerce by cutting Wyoming coal to Salt Lake dealer David Sharp. Moore claimed a low rate aimed to促c store coal. Buckham was recommended for mercy. Penalty could be up to $5000 fine and one year in jail with sentence stayed for appeal.
In Seoul on December 3 the new YMCA building was formally opened by Prince Ito with high ceremony. Imperial princes, Japanese and Korean officials, and foreign consuls attended as Thomas Sammons read a cable from John Wannamaker. Ito praised YMCA work in Korea and pledged support. The subscription in Seoul grew from 10,000 to 20,000 yen in memory of Durham White Stevens, assassinated in San Francisco last March.
Los Angeles chief engineer William Mulholland reports accelerated work on the 240 mile Los Angeles Owens River aqueduct. He estimates completion of fifty miles in the year ending November 30 with a project cost of 4 683 618 dollars. Tubing tunnels bore through rock are the current major challenge.
Senator Knute Nelson led a conservation commission session urging repeal of the Stone and Timber Act. He argued millions of acres were taken by land speculators at low cost and sold high, with 160 acres bought at 2.50 and potentially sold for 50 per acre. Commissioner Dennett cited forest havoc and noted about 2,000,000 acres were entered last year.
Timothy R. Palmer, who resigned last Friday as president of the Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance company in St. Paul, committed suicide today by shooting himself in the head at his home according to police reports.
Wool growers and manufacturers from the Middle and West clash over tariff revisions as hearings run into December. President Joseph B. Pletcher led a dinner at Waldorf Astoria urging tariff stability while supporters cite benefits of the Dingley law for affordable cloth and U S industry prosperity.
New York December 3 Treasurer Arthur M Cox reported to the American Association of Woolgrowers outlining proposed reforms and financial plans. The address highlighted budgeting, member aid, and industry promotion strategies.
Governor George Curry arrived in Washington to press for New Mexico statehood at the upcoming short session. He met President Roosevelt who expressed sympathy and pledged support. Curry planned a later conference with President-elect Taft in Hot Springs, Virginia to secure aid this winter.
Postmaster General Meyer approves a new one inch square dark green special delivery stamp. It features an olive branch with entwined leaves and a mercury hat symbolizing peace and haste, labeled 10 cents and United States postage special delivery.
Detectives Walter Godfrey and Frank Tuite from Newark New Jersey arrived in Seattle bearing extradition papers for Filott A. Archer. Archer is under seventeen indictments for forgery in Newark with an amount involved totaling 870 600. A hearing before Governor Mead in Seattle is scheduled for tomorrow morning as Archer’s attorneys contest extradition.
St Louis December 3 Richard Kerens former Republican national committeeman for Missouri and defeated candidate for the Republican senatorial nomination at the November primary disclosed today his campaign expenditures totaling 59575. He released a list of contributions and expenses.
Government investigator spends a year unsuccessfully examining deals involving twenty two million dollars about a Southern Pipe Line loan. The inquiry searches for the purpose and terms of the arrangements amid public scrutiny and financial tensions.
New York December 3. Cross examination of John D Archbold ends as government seeks loan details totaling 22 million to Southern Pipeline a Standard subsidiary. Kellogg presses for purpose of loans while Archbold says they may reflect refinery adjustments. Adjournment to Monday returns as executives including Tilford Moffitt and William Rockefeller await call.
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