20 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
1
Ten people died and many more injured in a gas explosion at the New Grand Central Railway Terminal. Emergency crews battled flames as officials investigated the cause and assessed structural damage.
A gas explosion at Grand Central Station’s auxiliary power house sent a shock across Manhattan. Ten people died and about 125 were injured, with property damage estimated up to two million dollars. Fire followed the blast and investigators probe the cause, with traffic disrupted and panic in the surrounding area.
A massive blast shook Lexington avenue near Forty fourth street causing hotel facades to crack and crowds to flee. Frank Smith, a chauffeur, recounted the chaos as a trolley and automobile collapsed, killing several including Miss Mary Pope and Miss Edith Offner and injuring many others. Firefighters, nurses, and priests aided victims while officials investigated the blast as caused by a backing electric train triggering a pipe rupture and substation fire.
Fire Commissioner Walkie said investigators agree the blast came from a train backing into a bumper and breaking a two inch gas main supplying the yards. He noted investigators found the area permeated by the power line and ordered a thorough department review.
New Orleans dispatch reports the Hornet cleared for Cape Gracias as a merchant vessel under owner Joseph Beer. Captain James Johnson, once in Nicaraguan service, and engineer David Rowland deny links to any revolution. Crews signed for a thirty day voyage. some Crew hint at Honduras mission.
Washington reports that no formal protest was made to the state department or New Orleans authorities as the Hornet sailed on a rumored expedition. Newspapers linked the mission to events in Honduras and Mexico but formal action remained absent while the state department watched the vessel’s course.
Charges of grave frauds in yesterday's selections across several cantons. After polls closed, ballot boxes were moved to government offices and locked under protection. during the night the office was entered and boxes rifled. Deputy Laegrositiiere and allies allegedly called the army, arguing that ballot tampering would benefit the minority.
Sacramento dispatch reports Adjutant General J. B Lauck of the California National Guard warns the coast is under prepared for war due to a small militia and armory spending shortfalls. He cites only nine coast artillery companies versus the war department's desire for sixteen, with most in San Francisco. He notes the failure to use $420000 appropriated for armory and equipment in San Francisco. He predicts transports could land without adequate defenses.
A report notes troops advancing inland have taken possession of transportation lines and passes, raising questions about what will stop their progress. In other items, Brightman Manufacturing plant in Shelby Ohio burned, valued at 150000 dollars, origin in offices. in Dimmitt Texas a man killed his mother in law after a quarrel then shot himself, dying.
Morning Journal reports the Farmers Bank of Caraga with head offices in Toronto and 31 Ontario branches has suspended payments. About 1.4 million in deposits are affected while capital stock stands at 1 million plus. the move follows a $20 000 clearinghouse deficiency. General manager W R Travers cited.
The Stove Pounders' National Association after a four day conference with the Union of North America reached a deal granting moulders a five percent raise. About 26,000 workers are affected by the agreement signed by Judas.
Missouri Pacific Tron Mountain system workers including monchinisma blacksmiths boilermakers and sheet metal workers will resume work Wednesday December 21. A settlement announced by General Manager A W Sullivan to the Associated Press declares victory for the company with terms offered May 1st accepted. Workers regain seniority only if rehired within thirty days and foremen with about 150 positions will not be rehired.
The Senate approved the appointments of Edward K. Wright and Clarence J. Roberts as associate justices of the Supreme Court of New Mexico. The action, reported from Washington, accompanies President Taft's nominations.
United States Senator James B. Frazier denied signing the Lorimer report and said he filed a statement alleging tainted votes in the Illinois election. He explained he was absent when the sub committee finalized its finding and asserted seven Lorimer votes were bribed or tainted.
Washington senate approves a measure to relieve prospectors injured in last summer and fall forest fires from annual assessment work. The bill moves promptly to the house ahead of the Christmas recess.
New Orleans December 19 the health board code restricts habit forming drugs especially cocaine. Physicians may not prescribe cocaine for habitual users nor refill such prescriptions.
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports the Senate voting 37 to 17 to resist any moves to alter its rules toward cloture. The ruling by Vice President Sherman on a chained pair and quorum issue sparked this debate amid discussion on amendments to the omnibus claims bill.
The Senate passed Senator Borah's measure allowing entry on lands within irrigation projects that were relinquished by original locators. The bill ignores last session's rule delaying entries until irrigation charges are set and applies only to older projects.
Governor elect Woodrow Wilson plans to campaign in New Jersey counties to back James E Martine for the U S Senate. A conference in Trenton disclosed the plan though Wilson Osborn and Tumulty declined to comment.
Woodrow Wilson calls eleven Democratic assemblymen elect from Essex County to meet at his Princeton home on Wednesday to discuss the United States senate race. Assemblyman Edward Kenny urges a December 28 caucus at state headquarters in Newark to decide on speakership and to discuss the Senate pursuit.
Marvin Minnear a bookkeeper petitions for divorce in Missouri circuit court claiming his wife Anna Minnear haunts him with her spirit. He alleges she can separate her spirit from her body and travel where she wills reporting alleged infidelity.
The House is urged to investigate Theodore Roosevelt's railroad transportation costs while president. Representative Rainey introduces a resolution naming a five member Rules Committee to probe paid expenses and contracts with the Pennsylvania Railroad or its officials, and to extend the inquiry to other carriers providing transport.
Arthur Murphy editor of the Press-Eagle and relative of General Arthur Murray was shot in the head in Pine Bluff Arkansas and probably fatally wounded. Ed and Gua leluurin surrendered. The shooting is said to be connected with a family feud.
Edward Douglass White is elevated from associate justice to chief justice of the United States. The ceremony in the Washington court was simple, with White kissing the Bible after taking the judicial oath on the bench and in the robing room, following long tradition.
The Topeka jury awarded Mise Setina Dalrymple $5,500 in the breach of promise suit against former mayor William Green. The case sought $25,600 and ended with a plaintiff victory this afternoon.
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