20 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
1
Governor Curry and party held an enthusiastic reception along the route of the Eastern Railroad of New Mexico. The report notes strong local interest and public curiosity during the visit.
Mississippi leader John Sharp Williams and Missouri Representative David DeArmond clashed in a fist fight after adjournment over committee assignments. Blood flowed as Williams was cut. aides and bystanders separated them in a crowded chamber. The dispute stemmed from Williams question of DeArmond’s preferred committees and Roher’s assignments, with both men excoriating the other in a heated exchange observed by hundreds.
A special dispatch reports irrigation congress boosting committee visit Texico New Mexico with stops at Belew Mountainary Vaughn and Willard. Governor Curry and officials outline aims to expand Albuquerque trade through a new continuous cut-off line benefiting farmers and towns like Roswell Carlsbad Artesia and Hageman with a return trip and a Saturday meeting planned by Roswell Commercial Club.
The Rio Mimbreyw Irrigation Company owning over 100000 acres in southern New Mexico plans an exhibit at the Irrigation Congress in October. General aide Wickford says the company aims to show irrigation progress and crop variety possible in New Mexico, including 200 acres for the exhibit and plans to complete ditches and reservoirs by planting time.
One of the editors of the News Scimitar and ex consul general at Calcutta died suddenly here today. He was a four grand nephew of President Pols and a veteran journalist. The death occurred in Memphite Tenn with details not yet released.
The company today declared the regular semiannual dividend of a specified percent on the common stock.
Special Dispatch reports Carpio Galindros fatally cut in a free for all on December 11. Procorro Elias, who also died, is in serious condition and not expected to survive. Elias claims self defense after being attacked by Galindros and others. Authorities seek alleged companions of Galindyos.
New York county Republican Committee votes to postpone endorsing Governor Hughes for the presidential nomination. The move stirs discussion as supporters distribute Cannon buttons and await a January meeting to reconsider the resolution. Some say deferral signals no anti Hughes sentiment and expect a unanimous endorsement next month.
The Goldfield mine owners and Western Federation of Miners face a possible meeting after Attorney O N Milton representing the federation proposed a discussion. President Dowlin signaled a morning reply supportive of talks while maintaining the owners stance that miners must renounce the federation to work. Attorney Hilton hinted at major concessions, including removing some federation members, but owners insist on their stance. Mines operate today with similar manpower as yesterday as Funston leaves for San Francisco.
At the Darr mine in Jacob’s Creek Pennsylvania a gas explosion trapped 200 to 250 miners. Rescue efforts found 13 bodies, many mutilated, with three headless, as the third western Pennsylvania to suffer a major mining disaster this month.
A massive explosion wrecks a Pennsylvania West Virginia bituminous coal region mine trapping hundreds. Reports indicate about six hundred fatalities within nineteen days as rescue efforts continue amid mounting horror.
In Roswell New Mexico on December 19 the Tallmadge brothers federal trial featured defense attorney W W Gatewood denouncing the prosecution as a farce and objecting to witness badgering. The government signaled its plan to close its case tomorrow aside from ill witness J E B Stumwalt. Gatewood seeks a not guilty verdict, while government witnesses Monzingo and Naylor from Loveland Colorado face defense subpoenas.
The grand jury returned two counts of embezzlement against J. Dalzell Brown general manager of the insolvent California Safe Deposit and Trust company and Walter J. Bartlett a director and former Western Pacific railroad president. Brown is accused of embezzling Ellen M. Colton estate securities valued at 205000 deposited with the trust company and as bailee for the securities. Barnett faces embezzlement as special administrator and as bailee. Bail set at 300000 bond or 100000 cost per indictment.
Nogales Ariz December 18 Two Yaqui Indians were arrested by Sheriff Saxon today. They were armed with rifles and identified by a Mexico Who escaped the massacre. The Mexican officers also have a dozen Yaqui suspects in custody. Washington Dew J1 Speaker Cannon today announced the committee fee assignments for the sixtieth congress. Many changes from the host congress but in the main the members who had heretofore held important places were retained. The Ways and means committee is as follows: Chairman Payne of New York Republicans Dalsell Pennsylvania McCall Massachusetts Hill Connecticut Boutelle Illinois Watson Indiana Needham California Colderhead Kansas Fordney Michigan Gaines West Virginia Bonynge Colorado Longworth Ohio Democrats Griggs Georgia Pell North Carolina Randall Texas Clarke Missouri Cochran New York Underwood Alabama Grange Rhode Island Twelve republicans seven democrats.
A massive explosion at a military powder magazine near Palermo causes a series of blasts that shake the town. Twenty killed and hundreds injured as fires consume houses while rescue crews search wreckage. rumors spread amid the chaos as damaged rail lines and ongoing efforts draw in workers.
John F. Ahern Democrat deposed by Governor Hughes ten days earlier was elected by the Manhattan board of aldermen to succeed himself. He won 24 votes to 12 for Max Grifenhbagen with support from all Democrats and several Republicans and municipal owners. The session followed an oath amid cheers after a disputed ruling by Mayor McClellan. Ahern had been removed after a City Club dispute. the governor found charges sustained but not reflecting on his honesty. Charleston mining laws prompt extra session plan for January 25.
W F Walker, a missing cashier from the Savings Bank of New Britain, is arrested at a mining camp near Ensenada on December 16 by Mexican police. He admits to stealing 345000 dollars in cash and securities from the bank, surrenders a revolver, and is held in a private jail cell as officials confirm his identity. Hoffman, a Pinkerton detective, accompanied the pursuit. He reportedly carried only 110 dollars at arrest. authorities plan to identify him personally before proceeding.
Stockholm observes a somber state funeral for King Oscar with crepe decor, hushed streets, and a procession including Gustave of Sweden and Danish royals. The ceremony at the church features a grand cross of gas jets, an address by the Bishop of Lund, and a final royal salute along the harbor.
A Nevada bank case reports that securities owned by the bank were hypothecated at Lake View for 150,000 dollars and used in private enterprises of President Homer Tabor and associates. The depositor meeting committee says criminal proceedings will follow against all involved.
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