15 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1907
Page
1
Vessels venturing out from Sandy Hook were driven back by a 60 mph northwest hurricane. The storm pushes along the coast from Maine to Hatteras, creating hazardous seas and strong winds for mariners.
Storm winds sweep Atlantic coast as eleven transatlantic liners fail to report into Sandy Hook. Edmund Philney goes to pieces off Jersey shore after crew rescued by Breeches buoy. One watchman killed by a falling brick chimney. other casualties and property damage reported amid blackout of telegraph lines.
The bark Madmand Phinney laden with lumber, run aground off Navesink Island as a northeast gale and heavy snow drive it toward the beach. Lifesavers from Sandy Hook and Aperinavette rescue the crew after the vessel breaks up, with all men saved but exposed to extreme cold and injury.
A severe snow storm disrupts travel across Michigan and surrounding waters. A northbound Pere Marquette train is snowbound near Port Huron while lake and river navigation are hindered. several vessels are aground along the Canadian shore near Lake Huron and the Detroit River. The Sandy Hook life savers call the storm the worst in years.
A major storm formed Friday night in the Mississippi valley and moved northeastward across New England and the lake region. High winds along the coast shift to rain as snow spreads from the Middle Atlantic to Chicago and Milwaukee. Temperatures remained mild for the season east of the river with no major city disruptions. In Washington, Vice President Fairbanks set a Senate reception for January 15, with President Roosevelt expected to attend.
Morning Journal reports that 19 social democratic deputies face harsh sentences in a secret trial by Russia’s Highest Court. Eight men, including Annikin Annis mor Dehapardize and Prince Taare, receive five years in mines and deportation to Siberia. ten more get four years and deportation. Two women share the heaviest five-year term. ten acquitted deputies are freed.
The Case Now company announces resumption of operations at the Bache Wisconsin plant Monday morning with four hundred men working ten hours daily. The plant has been closed for four weeks.
Boise dispatch reports the Darrow Orchard cross examination in the Pettibone murder trial grew heated as Borah objected to the style of questioning. Darrow pressed Orchard on prior confessions and the Haywood testimony while the judge urged restraint.
Thomas Taggart, Democratic National Committee chair, says Charles W Fairbanks is best positioned for the Republican nomination. He notes Roosevelt has exited the race and predicts Democrats will field a candidate able to defeat any Republican choice. Taggart spoke in Indianapolis after arriving from New York.
News from La Honduras camp 35 miles from Magdalena Sonora reports Yaqui Indians raided the Green gold camp on Thursday killed watchman Henry Stewart an American and looted the store The camp has been shut down Stewart a former Tucoan resident and mercenary who fought in several Central American revolutions.
Washington reports postmaster Wyman of St Louis was cleared of charges after a failed investigation and will be reappointed with a term starting next Monday. Postmaster General Myer cites policy to retain efficient postmasters. In a separate probate ruling, a jury confirms Solomon Sublett's will and land title, ending a decade of dispute over 38 acres valued at 245000 in St Louis county.
Chicago December 14 jury disagreed in the trial of Thomas Hambles for violation of the Sunday Closing law. The panel voted four for conviction and eight for acquittal after more than a full day of deliberation. It was the first case under the new law and was bitterly contested.
The coal miners commission, after the Courriere disaster, has sent committees led by M. Taffanal to America to investigate damp explosions and prevention, referencing the Monongah catastrophe.
Former Secretary of the Interior Erhan Allen Hitchcock spoke at the Commercial Club banquet in Chicago, outlining Interior Department work since its inception and identifying land frauds and unlawful fencing of public domain. He urged revision and repeal of unjust laws including timber and stone acts, desert land act, and eighth section of the homestead law.
A Denver dispatch reports a blizzard sweeping eastern Colorado into western Kansas and Nebraska. Rail traffic stalled as trains were directed to sidings and a general halt east of Denver seems likely unless the storm abates soon. Low plows were dispatched and disruption is centered about 100 miles east of Denver.
The American seven masted schooner Thomas W. Lawson capsized in Broad Sound after enduring gale forces on the Atlantic voyage from Philadelphia to London with oil cargo. Of eighteen crew members only three were rescued, Captain G. W. Dow and Engineer Edward L. Rowe survived, with George Allen of Bramford among the injured. Coast guards and Stranges boatmen aided in the perilous rescue, while Pilot Hicks and his son Frederick Hicks shown notable bravery.
The seven master Lawson, 430 feet long with 34 foot beam, formerly sailed Philadelphia to carry Standard Oil cargo. Powered by steam for propulsion and sail, she carried 18 crew under Master WL Dow of Melrose, Massachusetts. A coincidence links the ship’s disaster to Thomas W. Lawson who wrote a book titled Friday the 13th.
Thomas W. Lawson and his family assert majority ownership of the vessel through LosP Veessile, disputing registered owner status. They say the company’s value and related jobs total nearly $150,000 and will influence control decisions.
The Thomvyson line steamer Kildona of Dundee bound for Portland collides with rocks off Cape Sable about 18 miles south east of here and is in a dangerous position. The vessel was several days overdue to Portland and crew reports indicate possible damage and peril.
News from Hong Kong reports the cholera steamer Honebee quarantined with 1225 Chinese aboard from Singapore to Swatow. Thirty eight deaths had occurred as the Shawmut sailed. Officials segregated the Chinese, transferring them to 27 junks chartered for the purpose.
Kansas City officials charging over seventy-five theater workers and pool hall proprietors with violations of the Sunday closing law. Judge Wallace ordered immediate appearances and bonds. The Majestic and Willis Wood theaters to close. other shows delayed as court session extended.
Washington reports a negotiated agreement among interstate national guard officials and military leaders on changes to the Dick militia law. The key topic was removing the nine month limit on militia employment to reflect modern warfare needs and allow longer volunteer mobilizations.
Chicago, Dec 14 Attorney Herrick renewed this argument for B H Harriman in the injunction case. He cited a 1899 Illinois act authorizing railroad linkages for mutual benefit and contended Union Pacific and Chicago and Illinois Central could cooperate if neither property is damaged. He labeled Mr Fish as a manunt for the presidency of Illinois Central.
Delegations called on General to acquaint him with conditions prevailing before arrival of Federal troops. Women were said to fear for their lives as the issue was presented in tense exchanges.
Goldfield officials and local business groups meet General Funston to explain conditions before US troops arrival. Officials deny widespread beatings. union pickets clarify threats were limited. Labor commissioners expected. miners plan to sign anti federation pacts and bring in 450 workers from several states.
Goldfield Nevada engineers electricians and carpenters from California Nevada Power Company resume work under a ten day truce at the old wage scale. Union officers and Mine Owners association reached the agreement amid secrecy on new strikebreakers expected to arrive, with reports of tensions and a beatings incident involving a union miner who defected from the Western Federation.
On December 14 five Milwaukee Avenue State Bank directors were freed. Judge Blodes ruled the state fraud law unconstitutional, affecting indictments of Michael A Labuy Joseph Liston Marcus Kirkby Frank R Jon s and Blot Johnson. Bank president Paul O Jeanslamd and cashier Henry Herring faced embezzlement charges but may see terms altered by the ruling.
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