11 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1904
Page
1
Paris reports the Port Arthur crisis shakes French critics who doubted fortress endurance. Naval observers cite a Japanese Pacific squadron moving toward Europe, with French ports like Dakar Algiers and Jibuti possibly hosting ships. US Supreme Court challenges state authority over elections as ballot scrutiny begins.
Snow fell as quiet prevailed near Poutilof Lone Tree Hill while General Linevitch reviewed troops for St George day. Soldiers received warm food and clothes, trains on the Trans Siberian railway ran better, and wounded were better cared for.
A Tokyo cable states naval artillery reports bombardment and ships damaged at Port Arthur. Fridas Bayan set afire and listed. Retvizan Pobleda Pallada Giliak Beyvas and Peresviet all submerged or listing. Buisen sunk after a mine strike. crew saved except eight men and Captain Tajima.
Japanese naval observers on 203 meter hill report no sight of Russian torpedo boat destroyers since the Port Arthur bombardment. The fleet monitors the harbor for any Hussar warship attempting escape to neutral ports as the action continues.
An article reports remarks by a U S figure predicting the decline of the Anglo Saxon race. It notes a minister’s appeal to the president to save a farmer’s son, and cites commentary on revolution, superstition, and harsher futures if better methods do not emerge.
Colorado Springs Dec 10 Arguments for a venue change in the Western Federation of Miners cases tied to the Cripple Creek riot were heard before Judge Cunningham. Special prosecutor Crump spoke for the people and Frank J. Hangs plus Richardson for the defense. The judge took the matter under advisement for a later decision.
The article details political maneuvering in Washington as bills on territorial status and statehood for Arizona face opposition. It notes Senator Bard of California urging caution, and discussions about filling a vacant Republican seat after Senator Quay's death. President Roosevelt announces no spring extra session for tariff revision.
Cleveland and New York reports detail Mrs. Chadwick's securities fraud scheme. Banks ledgers show large notes tied to Carnegie and Reynolds claims. trustees and officers face federal scrutiny as receivership and bail talks unfold.
A local report details a deadly incident in which ten children perished in a house fire. Authorities are investigating the cause as firefighters extinguish the blaze and neighbors recall warning signs. survivors describe chaotic scenes and a search for remaining victims.
Three armed men roped a Peoria National Bank branch in broad daylight. As crowds fled the scene the trio fired warnings with revolvers and escaped toward the river, abandoning their carriage and vanishing into the street chaos. No injuries reported.
In a lengthy interview Mast Bowton details alleged schemes around Mrs Chadwick’s arrest. Herbert L Newton questions the money borrowing, securities and a minister’s signature vouched for by Reynolds, Oldsoe and Rev Charles A Barton tied to a Cleveland context.
Mr Newton spoke this afternoon about his financial ties to Mrs Chadwick. He said Mrs Chadwick came to Boston last April and was sent by Rev Charles A Raton, pastor of Euclid Avenue.
The article questions the fate of a large sum Mrs. Chadwick allegedly used to benefit her husband Dr Leroy Chadwick. It claims a $2.5 million settlement to him three years ago and over $600,000 borrowed since. Rumors say Dr Chadwick and his daughter left for Havre aboard the Savoie, while Herbert B Newton may hold two $25,000 checks tied to the undebtedness, potentially entering later proceedings if the husband does not return from Europe.
The Plain Dealer reports suspicions that Andrew Carnegie signatures appeared forged on notes totaling about 13.75 million dollars. Securities held by Ira Reynolds and Citizens' National Bank Oberlin are cited, including a 500000 note and a 7500000 stock trust, with details to continue on page 2.
Washington reports President removed Judge Benjamin Baker of New Mexico after a Justice Department investigation found corrupt elements in Bernalillo County and jury processes. A replacement judge, possibly from New England, is expected to be named soon, with Ta kero hearing request noted.
Snow storm and high winds delay ferry schedules and hamper Trans Atlantic liner arrivals. Ships such as New York Wie Tranover and Belgravia faced late arrivals while La Loreine reported storm conditions en route from Havre. Amid harbor chaos, Boston reports nine crew missing from the Fish Hawk and New York City snowfall disrupts activity.
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