16 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
1
The annual report from the Bureau of Immigration shows a historic surge with arrivals surpassing the one million mark for the first time. The record totals break all previous figures, highlighting a year of unprecedented inflows into the United States.
Seven trans Atlantic steamships limped into New York harbor with damaged hulls and sank heavy seas. The Nestoria reached port after a 24 hour engine failure and several coastwise steamers sheltered at Sandy Hook. Pilot Thomas Shields drowned when a boat capsized while transferring from the Talisman.
Commissioner Sargent urges changes in law to curb immigration of criminals and undesirables as U S visas show 1 298 533 entrants in 1907 with 1966 ports reporting rising southward arrivals. The report cites Japan China and European origins and notes 183 346 more applicants than 1906.
In San Francisco on December 15 mariners report a severe coastal storm. The turmoil has damaged nearly all coastwise ships entering port while coming down from the Perth.
A severe gale along the British coast on Friday and Saturday caused about forty known deaths. Four vessels were seen founder off Swansea with an estimated seven crew members lost. The Cunard liner Mauretania, slowed by the weather, set course to Queenstown and is expected to reach New York faster than any prior voyage once seas ease.
The Clyde line freighter Michigan arrived from Boston with Captain Marechal and ten crewmen who rescued the schooner Augustfelt crew after it foundered off Cape Lookout. The 1,100 ton schooner left Carteret for Savannah Friday night and sank after leaks and failed pumping. The Michigan continued toward Savannah with the rescued men aboard.
Governor will leave tomorrow morning for Las Vegas to oversee statehood campaign business and executive matters. The Las Vegas district attorney appointment to replace Stephen B.R. Davis is expected after the governor’s visit with Charles Ward among nominees. The trip includes a return to Albuquerque for a board of control meeting and a possible Santa Fe cutoff passage.
The Berlin trial of Count Kuno von Moltke resumes before a five judge panel as M Harden of Die Zuekunft faces new charges and testimony. Witnesses include Prince Zeu Eulenberg and Lieut. Van Kruz amid high political tension about court reputation and royalist support.
Merchants including theaters and barber shops kept Sunday operations despite a closing order effective December 10. Omaha managers faced potential fines up to a thousand dollars as warrants were prepared for arrests of theater staff. Edward J. Monaghan of Boyd’s said performers were not arrested and the group would test the law in court if needed.
Chicago Heights a manufacturing town of 15,000 near Chicago was closed by its ninety saloonkeepers in solidarity with their boycott. Drug stores confectionery shops and news stands also shut as bartenders marched with sympathizers after midnight taunts to municipal league opponents.
An overcast damp Sunday in New York saw strict enforcement of the Sunday closing law. Restaurants remained closed and theaters did not test the law while skating academies and a few venues operated under injunctions. Police claimed saloons stayed shut though minor arrests for Sunday desecration occurred.
Morning Journal reports a grand welcome as Korea’s crown prince and Marquis Ito arrive in Tokyo. Officials, guards, and thousands greet them at Shinbashi station and Shiba Palace route. Plans for the prince’s education are arranged under Marquis Ito amid political maneuvering.
In Maustique Michigan the three hand mills of the Chicago Lumber Company were burned today. Night foreman Henry Hammer and night watchman Andrew Norton were burned to death. Property losses estimated at £100,000.
Morning Journal reports a Kansas City Kansas grocer Louis Sternberg age 47 and his wife were attacked by unknown robbers in their home on Fourth Street and Walker Avenue. Sternberg killed with an iron belt after a request for sardines. his wife severely injured with a meat cleaver. Police recovered about 75 dollars and a bank loan of 500 dollars linked to the case.
Alfred Stead son of W T Stead editor of the Review of Reviews died in London today. He was born in 1877 and worked with his father on the journal.
Lord Kelvin, the renowned scientist, has fallen seriously ill in London. The ailing physicist, once described as a leading figure in science, remains under medical care as news of his condition circulates among peers.
A Morning Journal report describes a Goldfield Nevada clash between mine workers and operators that prompts a U S federal commission to investigate labor conditions. General Funston notes AFL statements push toward federal troop presence while labor officials begin immediate inquiries.
Acting Secretary Kirwan of the Western Federation of Miners rejects AFL fears about miners at Goldfield saying comments attributed to AFL members are personal not official. He cites harmony with AFL officials and notes support for the Montana branch against the Hell Telephone Company.
Only two venues Willie Wood and the Majestic kept to Judge Wallace's Sunday closing order while the Majestic planned to stay closed pending final ruling. Deputies logged violators as other theaters and amusements opened. Judge Wallace criticized police for not aiding the Sunday movement.
Governor William O. Dawson heads a permanent relief committee seeking $200000 to aid 250 widows 1000 orphans from the Monongah coal mine explosion. Appeals go to chambers of commerce and kinship groups with donations to Monongah relief treasurer J F B Sands at Fairmont.
In Bethlehem Indiana a deadly clash occurred when two shanty boatmen and a Kentucky posse confronted Arthur Kelling and his partner after a burglary report. One man was killed, another fatally wounded, a third seriously hurt, a woman wounded, and a girl injured. Agnes Kelling and Iva Scott were among the wounded.
Colu mbus Ohio Dec 15 Ge ute Schm i g her a Hungarian tailor shot and fatally wounded Mrs Caroline Webster and seriously wounded Misa Myrtle Spencer then killed himself at Webster’s home. The tragedy followed unrequited advances. Spencer was allegedly the object of his affection. Webster’s condition was critical.
A major fire in New Orleans destroyed the Tulane shoe factory this morning, one of the souths largest plants. Estimated losses reach about 100000 dollars. No injuries reported as crews battled the blaze at the prominent factory site.
Pacific today reports Admiral Evans commands ships well stocked with powder and projectiles ready to depart for a mission of peace. The article notes disciplined crews and readiness for deployment amid tensions in the Pacific.
Newspapers in European capitals speculate on American intentions as the Pacific bound Atlantic fleet sails toward the west coast. In Hampton Roads the Mayflower will host the president and Rear Admiral Evans, with formalities brief and precedence waived for early launches. Weather improves and ships prepare to depart as shore crowds bid farewell, amid naval drills and articles of war read to sailors.
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