12 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
1
Enthusiastic reception for Governor Curry and party by Las Cruces and Dona Ana County far exceeds expectations. The territory’s interest in the national gathering appears strong, turning what was doubt into evident support for the irrigation event.
Las Cruces supporters pledge 2500 dollars and provide two thousand square feet for exhibits at the sixteenth national irrigation congress. Governor Curry and party tour the valley, meet business leaders, and urge statehood and irrigation progress.
Denver and Louisville delegates debated hosting the Democratic National Convention. Denver offered a premier hall and to cover expenses, while Louisville highlighted strong delegation and hotel improvements. Officials weighed costs and facilities as talks continued into the night.
Washington reports Commissioner Leupp states that using special officers funded to curb liquor traffic has surpassed expectations. Two of Special Agent Johnsons men and one posseman were killed in bootlegger skirmishes, ten violators also died, and Johnson narrowly escaped danger while facing a $3,000 assassination reward from outlaws.
Morning Journal Special Wires reports Harry Orchard testified for four hours in the Pettibone murder trial. He described mines explosions and killings across Colorado and Idaho, Pettibone’s alleged conspiracy, his purchase of rifles with Western Federation money, and Pettibone showing Orchard how to use a drug. The prosecution aims to corroborate these points.
District Attorney Leahy leads prosecution in the Tallmadge land fraud case in Roswell New Mexico as the United States court session begins. Attorney Anderson testifies for the government amid many objections from the defense.
White House statement confirms President Roosevelt will not accept a third term. He reiterates his 1964 night declaration, noting no change in stance and honoring the two-term principle. The news shifts political momentum toward Taft and other Republican candidates, with mixed reactions from Democrats.
Senator Tillman cites handwriting on the wall predicting Bryan’s 1904 victory and Roosevelt’s candidacy. John Sharp Williams reflects on Roosevelt’s potential third term, arguing it would weaken the Republican brand despite Roosevelt’s current popularity.
New York observers report President Roosevelt will not seek a third term. The shift elevates Governor Hughes as the leading alternative, with Senator Alfred R. Page close to Hughes and noting his readiness to accept renomination if circumstances require.
In Lincoln Nebraska on December 11 William J Bryan expresses no surprise at President Roosevelts pledge not to run again He says the presidents statement made before assures friends he would not change position and the decision aligns with his expectations
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in eleven cases against several carriers including the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway. It held that carriers may set lower rates at specific points due to competition but must not route all traffic through that point. Through shipments may bear different rates and forwarding agents cannot help shipppers evade the law. The decision ordered reductions in coal rates from Rowknville and Trinidad by January 24.
The program for general resumption in Goldfield shifts as prospect of martial law fades. Officials weigh actions affecting mine operators and local industry amid uncertain political climate.
President Roosevelt’s directive to Colonel Reynolds places troops along guard lines in Goldfield Nevada while General Funston travels to assess the situation. Mines expect a single shift and payroll in gold as the mine owners aim to reopen the Consolidated mine. The White House directs investigators to report back within two weeks to determine exact conditions in the strike ridden district.
In Goldfield Nevada a large group of Nevada-California Power Co workers, mainly maintenance and line men, walked out after wages were cut from seven to six dollars a day. The plant remains running but short staffed, with potential power shortages if lines fail. The walkout stems from wage reductions and parallels tensions between miners and owners, though electrical workers are not yet fully involved.
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