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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
1
A fire on the upper floors of 122-124 West 127th Street in Harlem prompted multiple alarms as flames engulfed the building. Police and fire crews evacuated and treated two men and two women for severe burns while many residents waited on windows and roofs amid the blaze.
New York dispatch reports Albert C. Wells, Harriman’s secretary, denied that financier E. H. Harriman’s physical condition is serious. The secretary called the afternoon paper’s illness claim untrue, noting Harriman has been at home on a brief holiday from official duties after a mild bilious attack amid circulating rumors.
A fierce blaze leveled an apartment block stretch between Second and Third avenues and Forty fourth and Forty fifth streets in Brooklyn, destroying over $1 million in property and leaving more than a thousand homeless. About twenty people were overcome by smoke but saved by firefighters. responders battled to save the Bush Terminal docks. Residents fled half naked into the snow as police and fire crews dragged others from burning rooms.
Portland, Dec. 23. R. M. Fisher, prosecutor of the state bar association, was killed by disbarred lawyer J. A. Finch. Witnesses say Fisher was shot from behind, fell under his desk, and his chair overturned. The bullet path and absence of quarrel suggest a cowardly act. Finch largely directs his own defense as the trial proceeds.
In Los Angeles on December 23 J Muirabilt L Markwell and Mrs Crandell, officers of the Pacific Securities and Realty Co, were arraigned on charges of using the mail to defraud. Bond set at 2100 for one held. Crandall released under 1100 bond. Complaint alleges mailing circulars touting Greenwater here Consolidated Copper stock improvements signed by Crandall as secretary.
Butte Mont Dec 23 Following his custom Former United States Senator W A Clark distributed between 10080 and 12000 turkeys in Montana Utah New Jersey Arizona California and Nevada. He also remembered single men who head families.
Washington December 23 twelve months in jail for Samuel Gompers president nine months for John Mitchell one of the vice presidents and six months for Frank Morrison secretary all of the American Federation of Labor in contempt of court for violating an injunction against listing Bucks Store and Range Company of St Louis on an unfair list. Gompers released on bonds while Mitchell Morrison also sentenced. Reaction from labor and White House unclear with telegrams urging clemency and action following Judge Wright's ruling.
In Boston on December 23 P H Morrisey former grand master of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen questioned the contempt ruling against Gompers Mitchell and Morrison and said they would likely appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Grand Chief Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers declined to comment.
In Philadelphia and Washington, union figures denounced the decision against Gompers. First Vice President James Duncan urged using the presidential pardon to free Gompers, while John F. Yobin and Philip H. Sweet condemned the punishment as unjust. Bucks Stove attorney James M Beck called the ruling a potential end to the boycott, comparing it to the Debs case. Bryan avoided sweeping criticism, saying he must read the opinion before commenting.
The Pueblo trades and labor assembly adopted resolutions praising Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison and endorsing their speeches at the court sentence today A protest letter to President Roosevelt was directed to be filed over the court action seen as suppressing free speech Every affiliated union was urged to file similar protests.
Springfield Dec 23 John H Walker state president United Mine Workers of America sent a telegram to President Roosevelt protesting the sentence of Gompers Morrison and Mitchell saying the law may be just but the sentence is unjust and should be repealed.
Corey Winans chief of staff of the National Grand Army of the Republic reports from Salt Lake City that the next national encampment is unlikely to be in Salt Lake City. Cincinnati and Pittsburg are both pressing to host the event with dates set for August 9 to 14 and a decision to be made after the traffic association’s plan verdict.
The navy year book prepared for the senate navy committee shows Great Britain with the largest first class fleet at 61 ships and US second with 31 battleships and armored cruisers totaling 449 798 tons. France leads Germany in overall tonnage, and Japan lags in shipbuilding. France's total tonnage for all vessels reaches 810 118 with 516 ships.
A sweeping decision by the State Supreme Court orders Indiana and Republic Companies to exit the state. The ruling compels withdrawal from current business operations and reallocates regulatory oversight, affecting local markets and employment.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that Standard Oil of Indiana Republic Company of Ohio and Waters Pierce Oil Company conspired to monopolize the oil trade in Missouri. They are barred from the state with fines of 50000 each. Waters Pierce may resume if it proves independence by January 15 1909. The other two must wind up by March 1 1909. The decision follows a four year case with extensive testimony including H H Rogers and J D Rockefeller and aligns with federal tobacco trust rulings in scope. Attorney General Hadley hailed the ruling as ending illegal combinations in Missouri.
Citizens must register to vote in the approaching sewer bond election. Today is the last day to get name on the special registration list. Registration sites: First Ward Joe Richards cigar store 113 West Central, Second Ward B H Briggs drug store 201 South First, Third Ward Dnw B Sellers 204 West Gold, Fourth Ward W Walton drug store 624 West Central.
Post office inspectors recovered the stolen mail pouch from the Twenty second and Grand avenue railroad station in Kansas City. The pouch contained numerous letters and packages with mutilated contents and checks and drafts still legible. Authorities report two black men are in custody, charged with the theft, as investigators pursue currency-related clues.
The tug Marga ret reported losing its tow the barge Rockland line No. 6 with a crew of five after a line parted in a storm. The 1,300 ton steel barge carried 600 tons of lime. Margaret went to sea after coaling, six miles off Cape Charles, to search for the missing vessel.
The Illinois Manufacturers association sent a vigorous protest to all transcontinental railroads. It challenges the raise in freight rates east of the Missouri river with a December 23 dispatch noting the increase takes effect January 12 and arguing that conditions do not justify the rise.
A St Pierre Niquelon cablegram says the French barque Artere, which left France on November with a salt cargo for Gaston Mentera, was probably lost with her entire seventeen man crew.
Washington December 22 H H Gudger of North Carolina will be appointed by President Roosevelt to be chief justice of the supreme court of the Panama canal zone for six years to succeed Dr F Mutis Duran whose term expires January 1 It is understood Secretary Wright recommended this appointment Gudger is an assistant justice of the canal zone supreme court
Washington December 23 President Roosevelt plans a cautious reply to Congress about the secret service issue. He will cite data showing increased crime as a result of reduced activity and seek to unify several inspection services into a single bureau for economy and efficiency.
William L Buchanan sails on the North Carolina to study conditions under Gomez in Venezuela. He will report to the State Department on recognition prospects as tensions ease after damages over owed claims and prior blockades by Britain Germany and Italy. The Dutch expect ceasefire and withdrawal as negotiations proceed.
President Roosevelt released a message to 1500 YMCA runners who completed a New York to Washington trek from November 21 to 23. He lauds athletic training as a means to build strength for life and work, urging boys to use vigorous bodies as servants, not masters. The letter, delivered to Gordon Leech, emphasizes steady effort and self discipline.
New York Dec 23. Instead of a marathon at Madison Square Garden on January 9 the Shrubb versus Longboat pro race has shifted to a relay event. Shrubb today signed to run twelve miles against three selected middle distance runners who will four miles each. A five mile professional handicap will complete the program.
American prestige at Puerto Cortes in Spanish Honduras was shown during a demonstration after an outbreak. United States Consul Brichwood warned participants not to trespass on American rights as the consul and party could come and go, while Honduran troops were advised to stay indoors.
Princeton chess teams captured top honors in the seventeenth annual tournament with Columbia Yale and Harvard after three days of play. New York teams tied in the opening round, as Harvard handed Princeton a first round defeat but Princeton prevailed overall.
Alderman Pave Pine Milwaukee and ex alderman Charlies Jungman pleaded guilty to bribery tied to a 1893 special ordinance. Pine paid a $600 fine with the alternative of up to eighteen months imprisonment.
In Chicago on December 23 Calvin Demarest defeated Fred Conklin in a handicap billiards match by a score of 3000 to 1894, ending the contest tonight.
The Hague reports Venezuela revokes the May 14 transhipment decree that strained Dutch trade through Willemstad. Foreign Minister Van Swinderen also notes Dutch naval operations off the Venezuelan coast are suspended at Caracas’s request. Acting President Gomez ordered a halt to executions in a state of pending talks and a Venezuelan consulate is to be reestablished in Curacao.
Paris reports express satisfaction at Castro’s definite downfall and praise Holland as a key influence. The Temps approves the peaceful proclamation by Acting President Gomes and foresees a possible settlement of the difficulties with powers including France.
Washington reports a late charge d affaires of Venesuela, unnamed in advisories, is imprisoned in Caracas over the plot to assassinate Vice President Gomes. The dispatch also says the Caracas governor and several cabinet members are jailed.
Berlin reports that Castro has no definite plan for the future. It is stated a member of his suite says no plans are confirmed. Some rumor suggests he may reside in Egypt for climate reasons, but nothing definite is announced.
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