11 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
1
British leaders confront Zelavabrokaw's stance as Prime Minister Asquith outlines Liberal policy. The article notes the people of England sit at the center of the Liberal fate amid mounting defiance.
Washington dispatch notes senators introduced over 250 measures covering pensions, war crimes prompts, and legislative plans. A notable proposal by Senator Rayner seeks to authorize the president to seize Zelaya as a common criminal for murders tied to Nicaraguan revolutionary activity. The House speaker weighs German shipping relief as committees report little. Both chambers adjourned until next week.
A wife details ongoing charges of cruelty and insane jealousy by her wealthy husband. The case follows repeated petitions and court filings as tensions rise over alleged mistreatment and control.
Mary Blair Brokaw testified about alleged abusive behavior by her husband W Gould Brokaw. Telegrams and surveillance orders were admitted, with notes on restraining movements and inquiries about party guests. Reconciliation was tentatively offered by attorney John F McIntyre as ministers questioned marriage legality.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Asquith urging Liberal voters to support major reforms if returned to power. He pledges limiting peers power, self government for Ireland, and continued supremacy of parliament, despite Tory opposition and House of Lords defeats.
Anabel i, second son of the president of Auli in New York files breach of promise suit against Satinued on Page 2 Column 2.
A wintry gale on Lake Erie likely doomed the car ferry Marquette and Bessemer No. 1 with thirty loaded coal cars. Captain R R McLeod and 31 aboard are believed lost after leaving Conneaut for Port Stanley Tuesday morning, with no sighting since and wreckage spotted afar.
The 36 hour hunt for the captain and twelve sailors of the burned steamer Clarion yielded no trace. The Alva B. and lightship crews arrived exhausted in harbor at 1:00, while reports say the Josiah Munroe grounded near Southeast shoal during the rescue attempt.
The president to nominate Judge William J. Mills of Las Vegas as governor of New Mexico and Judge William H. Pope of Roswell as chief justice of the New Mexico supreme court. Sent to the Senate with optimism for confirmation amid some opposition rumors.
Washington reports that Delegate Cameron of Arizona and Delegate Kalananole of Hawaii were added to the House Committee of Territories today, expanding its membership.
New York December 10 The American ice company was found guilty in the New York Supreme Court of restricting competition and attempting a monopoly in ice sales. A $5,000 fine was imposed, seen as a sign of potential dissolution of the large firm with plants in New York Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia and ties to Charles W Morse. The verdict may be appealed to the state’s highest court.
In New York Judge Noyes granted a 10 day stay to Charles Moree, a convicted banker, who faces 15 years in federal prison for misappropriation of national banks funds. The motion for a new trial is referred to Judge Hough, the original trial judge.
A 9 am quake in Guam caused significant damage including the Women's and Children's hospital, described as untenable. No casualties reported from the dispatch, with repair costs pegged at about $6,000. Guam's population is around 10,000 natives. the navy maintains a coaling station there.
Washington reports Red Cloud, famed Sioux leader who opposed the railroad across his territory and led wars against U S forces, has died at age 186 years. He had long directed Sioux resistance and later resided on the Pine Ridge reservation near Omaha.
Cincinnati December 10 The American Federation of Labor will support the northwest rail switchmen on strike with financial and moral backing after a long conference between Samuel Gompers and Frank Hawley The federation’s stance suggests possible spreading action if railroad officials refuse demands and union strength may curb railroad efforts to end the stoppage
Red Cloud boasted he had kept the peace treaty signed after the Bozeman trail war. For six or seven years the aged chief has been blind and deaf, yet the legacy of that treaty remains part of his memory.
Harry J. Hayes Jr of W. J. Hayes & Son was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of embezzling 198000 in railroad bonds across Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago. His father W. J. Hayes faces an indictment for the same offense. A naval collision occurred off Virginia Capes as battleships Georgia and Nebraska sustained non serious rivet strain during drills.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to Paul De and a continuation note indicating further details continued on page 2 column 4. The readable portion signals a newspaper item in progress with no clear event or outcome.
Savannah reports a double murder with an elderly woman and her daughter slain in their home. A hospitalized woman is dying and a large mob of over a hundred prisoners awaits police examination as bloodhounds search the city for a suspect described with an axe.
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