20 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
1
The union of unions and allied groups in St. Petersburg and Moscow approved a general political strike to start at noon, with leaders claiming the ability to stop every train in Russia, as Count Witte pushes a measure to salvage the day amid rising tension.
Report from Taarskoe Selo shows advocates of universal suffrage gaining support. Dmitrishipeff urged necessity of universal suffrage for unity, while Mobrinsky shifted from opposition to support. Baron Korff and Count Witte signaled evolving stance toward granting universal suffrage in Russia.
Reports from St Petersburg on December 1 indicate both government and workers massing for a decisive clash. A nationwide general strike is urged with railways telegraphs and industry to be halted across the empire tomorrow. Moscow councils and allied bodies reportedly in favor, with Petersburg and Baltic delegates backing the movement.
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate the government cannot spare troops and fears a wider Poles uprising as Cossacks and other forces are hurried from Manchuria. Insurgents in Kharkoff establish a federated council and decree harsh reprisals. In Takum brutal clashes leave hundreds dead or mutilated.
A Lewiston confession from James Sherman 19 claims he acted alone in the murder of Sam Studinski the Lewiston pawnbroker on August 23 and links to more burglaries and an attempted poisoning. Authorities believe the account and have released Russell Hartop Dave Atkins and Walter Coach from custody with Dr E A Long expected to be freed soon.
Reports from Diaz Mexico say two Philadelphians Robert W Rutherford Jr and M G Murray were killed by highwaymen on a ranch in Chihuahua Los Angeles and another man nicknamed Shorty wounded with attackers fleeing Details note Rutherford a 27 year old ranch owner his family and parents in Philadelphia and Wisconsin Governor LaFollette resigns to take effect in January to join the U S Senate in Washington D C
A Washington correspondent reports a large, corrupt lobby opposed to the Hamilton joint-statehood bill for Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory. The piece notes heavy mining and railroad interests, tax shifts under statehood, and internal Republican factional battles ahead of holidays.
The House debated federal insurance control and criticized government and states’ oversight. The session ended with a dispute over hiring a janitor at 60 dollars monthly for the minority reception room, which the minority thwarted with opposition.
The Washington senate acts on canal funding, marking a concluding step after long debate as Dee reports. The measure details financial terms and future governance implications for the canal project.
A wall collapse amid a blaze at the Charlies M. Schonk enamel sign factory at 7 to 15 Park Street killed one fireman and endangered other workers. The structure and contents are valued at about 250000 dollars, and the number of casualties remains uncertain until searches are completed.
Reading Kansas dispatch reports a Santa Fe derailment west of Reading near Badger Creek. Engineer Harry Davis and Express Messenger KR E Derrick died. baggage and express cars plus two coaches left the track and burned a live express car. Wreckers suspected. investigation ongoing. In Chicago banking news, conditions remained quiet after bank suspensions with Runs continuing on two banks but no public panic.
Two crowded passenger trains collided on parallel elevated tracks near 110th Street in Harlem. One man, J. W. Knapp of New Rochelle, was killed and about forty people were seriously injured. Rescue was difficult as the 30 foot high tracks complicated efforts and panic spread among riders from Connecticut and New York.
Secretary Bonaparte has no power to dismiss Midshipmen Coffin and Vandeever over hazing charges. Attorney General Moody informed him that a cadet must be court martialed before dismissal, a conclusion that limits presidential authority at the academy.
The Reo Mountaineer driven by Percy F Megaree and David Fassett is missing in deep snows west of Flagstaff New Mexico after leaving Williams last Friday A relief party with food and blankets was sent to reach the stranded motorists Heavy snow and six to ten foot drifts hamper rescue efforts Also noted James H Hodges a longtime Colorado politician died at 72 from paralysis in Denver.
The senate confirmed Creighton M. Foraker as marshal of the Territory of New Mexico. Surveyors general include Morgan Llewellyn for New Mexico. receivers of lands offices George W. Delaymoore Clayton N M Pen 8 Hildreth Phoenix Frederick Mueller Santa Fe Henry Bowman Las Cruces NM. registers Milton K. Moore Phoenix Manuel K. Otero Santa Fe Edward W. Fox Clayton Howard Leland Roswell NM. supreme court Justices Frank W Parker and John R McFie. Also, William G Crawford former deputy auditor in post office found guilty of conspiracy with Machen and Lorens in a case over letter carriers gear contracts.
In New York a bomb was hurled at the Allied Iron association on East Fourteenth Street injuring several employees. The blast followed a strike against Post & McCord, the firm supplying non union workers to replace strikers. In Denver two men James A Hill and Leonard Imboden were found guilty of conspiracy to wreck the Denver Savings Bank. Imboden led the looting scheme while Hill served as bank president. New Mexico nominations were confirmed by the Senate including William J Mills and Frank W Parker as justices and several receivers and land officials.
Los Angeles December 19 Santa Fe officials report Secretary Hitchcock of the interior department has confirmed the title of the Santa Fe Prescott Hast ern railway to eighteen miles of right of way. The confirmation solidifies Santa Fe control over the corridor.
Two resolutions introduced in the House call for a congressional probe into hazing at the naval academy. Rep Pearre of Maryland and Rep Hefflin of Alabama press for inquiry while awaiting Navy Secretary Bonaparte to act.
A dispatch from Tiflis reports armed Armenians set 300 Mussulman houses ablaze and blocked exit for residents while firing on firefighters. At least 57 Muslims are confirmed dead. total fatalities unknown.
Washington dispatch notes Pat Garrett unlikely to become El Paso customs collector and Alfred J. Sharpe of El Paso favored as his replacement. Garrett, famed as a southwest exterminator, faces a declined chance after talks with the president, while Sharpe stands as the sole Republican Texas legislator candidate for the post.
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