14 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
1
A senate inquiry details unspeakable steerage conditions aboard immigrant ships. Passengers endure crowded berths poor ventilation and unsafe facilities as authorities face debates on reform and immigration policy.
A Washington report based on immigration commission agents describes appalling steerage living, mingling of sexes, insults to women by crew, dirty quarters, and privacy violations aboard Transatlantic liners. The findings push new legislation to improve conditions.
The Twentieth Century Limited from Chicago to New York collided with passenger train No. 10 at Northeast Pennsylvania. Six dead and many injured were reported as a relief train with doctors rushed to the scene. Erie hospitals prepared for a large number of casualties as officials awaited more details.
The report notes harsh conditions aboard ships with long journeys. Senator Dillingham, chairman of the immigration commission, introduced two bills in the senate to address the complaints and correct much of the evil described.
A blaze in Valdivia, Chile yesterday destroyed eighteen blocks of buildings and left thousands homeless. The estimated loss runs to about 2.5 million dollars in gold.
Reports from southwest Texas and the gulf coast show the coldest weather in years with heavy frost across the region. Vegetation suffered minor damage and replanting remains possible, while the frost killed boll weevil and improves prospects for a large cotton crop next year.
King Leopold II of Belgium, aged and frail, fights death with surgery looming. He remains lucid as doctors prep an operation, directed by his care in a pavilion near Laeken. He grants final farewells, settles private affairs, and expresses gratitude to aides and family amid uncertainty about survival.
Cleveland police report the Twentieth Century Limited rear-ended part of No 19 near Northeast. Six bodies have been recovered, mostly in the last coach of No 19. Engineer M L Berger of Cleveland and Fireman Henry Balkenhagen of Buffalo are unconfirmed missing. Official notes say No 16 broke down and a second section of No 20 collided with it. The front St Louis cars bore most casualties, with many in Nos 10 and 19 rear cars. No 10 delayed almost two hours before sending a lanternless man back.
The report details creditors seeking inheritance against Princess Louise and a dramatic Hungary to father appeal. Rumors say King Leopold may meet his banished daughter while Brussels fixates on his career and illness. Paroness Vaughan pursued a royal audience without success.
Cornelius Vanderbilt announced that the Vanderbilts are financially interested in Missouri Pacific and that he has become a director of the railroad. He did not reveal when the directorate change occurred but said it happened very recently.
Savannah police pursue a theory two or three killers were involved in last Friday’s triple murder. Mrs Maggie Hunter, wife of suspect J C Hunter, died today. investigators claim bloodstained clothing linked to Hunter supports the case. A physician reported Mrs Hunter in a moment of consciousness implicated her husband, alleging a white man struck the blows. Police press questions continue as Mayor Tiedeman orders no extra editions.
Mary Blair Brokaw testifies in a high profile separation suit against W Gould Brokaw, denying a plea of settlement and detailing earlier statements. Cross examination covers threats, poisoning claim, intoxication, and past expenditures while defense and plaintiff spar over truthfulness and public statements.
A communication from Hoo Burburn, chairman of the Territorial Republican Committee, urges the Albuquerque Morning Journal to back statehood for New Mexico. He commends Judge Mille and Judge Pope appointments, condemns party strife, and calls on Republicans to press the statehood bill with broad patriotism. He defends Mr Luna’s actions and appeals for nationwide letters urging Congress to admit New Mexico as a state.
The exchange centers on a remark about corsets worth a couple hundred dollars used by Mrs. Brokaw. Mr. Brokaw, described as not puny, joins the laugh, highlighting a light moment in a courtroom setting.
W G Smith former Colorado house speaker sues Judge Ben K Lindsey of Denver and Harvey H O Higgins for 50000 damages each over articles in The East and the Jungle claimed to reveal inside Denver politics The material was obtained from Judge Lindsey and written by O Higgins Maud Fealy Actress Marries Durkin in Washington DC November 28 in forming a Denver scene of public commentary and divorce fallout.
Captain Thomas Franklin, a twice honored United States army officer, pleaded guilty to a long series of petty embezzlements from the West Point cadets mess fund. Judge Hand sentenced him to two years and six months in a federal penitentiary at Athinia Georgia, ending his military career and depriving his family of a retirement pension.
Sen Rayner of Maryland urges a resolution to authorize capturing Nicaragua's President Zelaya for murder of American officers Cannon and Grace. He calls Zelaya a devious criminal, worse than a highwayman, assassin, or tyrant, and argues for swift punishment rather than indemnity.
The Grand Opera House building housing the Peoria Journal and Peoria Democrat offices burned at 1 30 this morning. Loss exceeds 206 000 dollars with partial coverage by insurance. Thirty prisoners were moved from the county jail next door by a single tunnel collapse. One man was seriously injured.
A heavy rain followed by snow and sleet broke a drought that had gripped Pennsylvania since early last summer. The Susquehanna rose over a foot and numerous creeks overflowed, bringing welcome relief to coal regions where many mines had shut down.
John Delaney, a prominent attorney, was sentenced in Oakland to six years in the state penitentiary for embezzling $16,000 from the estate of the late George H. Cook. He showed no emotion at sentencing and plans to appeal.
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