25 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
1
The union warns it may mobilize members on other lines if dispute with Southern Pacific remains unresolved. The threat aims to prevent general traffic disruption across the Harriman system.
The strike by Southern Pacific firemen spreads across the Harriman system with 625 Texas and Louisiana switch engineers said to be under the action. Officials claim only a few quit, most yards report idle engines but trains continue with no disorder observed.
OmahaBee reports Chief Hunrahan of the Firemen's Brotherhood threatens to spread a strike to all Harriman lines unless Texas branches of Southern Pacific are won. A Union Pacific official says firemen unlikely to strike due to existing contract with engineers and concerns over coal shortages and loyalty to the union.
New Orleans dispatch says Superintendent B H B Cushing reports Washington has issued a request for Southern Pacific firemen to submit grievances to arbitration. He did not identify who sent the request and notes it arose from General Manager Pay’s appeal under the Bradman act in Washington.
The office of Vice President Jay of the Southern Pacific railroad issued a statement saying trains are operating on schedule with no delays. Only trains laid out since the firemen strike affected engines, with some idle equipment noted.
In San Antonio Texas on December 24 there is no change in the firemen strike. Vacancies are filled by local workers earning 100 and 125 per month. Eleven freight trains were moved by the San Antonio division as locomotives ran at San Antonio Gilid dem and Del Hie while Southern Pacific says freight traffic is minimally affected.
Superintendent B Marks of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway says all trains on the El Paso division are fully manned and the firemen strike caused little interruption. Local locomotive firemen deny immediate comment but may issue a statement tomorrow and report no disorder. Advices from Alpine note east bound fast mail affected.
The Southern Pacific walkout nearly halts transcontinental freight at New Orleans with roads refusing through or local freight. About fifty local workers join the strike, crews sought at terminals while one hundred strike breakers arrive from the north. Through freights diverted to Jackson, Mississippi, while passengers move mostly normally.
In Socorro New Mexico on December 24 the defense in Turner & Son v Santa Rita Mining and Santa Rita Store filed a motion for a new trial. Judge Parker will hear it when court reconvenes January 12. Damages for Turner & Son are $25,000, not $20,000. Plaintiffs sought $50,000. Also note local business news: W H Byerts sells general merchandise business to Newcomb and Collins for about $20,000.
Washington reports a weather bureau bulletin describing two earthquakes on December 22 and 23 with broad center distances. Seismographs show strong east west and north south motion, with displacements up to 1.9 millimeters, lasting minutes.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra will spend Christmas at Sandringham. The royal household will receive gifts from a large central tree, while servants and workers get remembrances, beef, and coal. A grand Christmas dinner includes exotic foods and a roasted swan. Signs of prosperity are evident as shops stay busy and unemployment recedes.
Special wire report details C V Marquez testimony in Mexico revolution case. He describes arms and program transfers through Texas California and other states and how clubs funded Regeneracion while planning a September uprising to replace the government in Mexico.
Eighteen people injured as Southern Pacific No. 502 derails on a curve near Birmingham siding, Oakland to Wrights route. Two day coaches and baggage car plunge seventy feet, with cars and passengers scattered into a river channel and gravel pit. Passengers crawl to exits as crew evacuates to Low Gates amid hotel opened for care.
Chief Dinan and Abraham Ruef were arraigned before Superior Judge Dunne. Indictments read for conspiracy to conduct a resort at 620 Jackson Street defying the law and menacing public morals. Dinan also faces a separate charge of perjury for false grand jury testimony.
Minneapolis report cites C. A. Smith of A. A. Smith Lumber stating King Oscar of Sweden and Norway halted the potential conflict. Smith recalls meeting the king who asserted he would not have war, claiming his firm stance settled the issue.
A check for 73430 was sent to the state treasurer in full payment of its claim against the Farmers and Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg, closed by the comptroller for falsified reports. The payment is drawn on a Pittsburgh bank and deposited by bondsmen to meet the claim, with funds held by the receiver.
In Goldfield on December 24 two masked men robbed 17 occupants of the Columbia hotel gambling room taking 825 dollars while a 3000 dollar safe remained untouched. The pair escaped through a rear entrance and left no clues. In Bakersfield Hicks the rescued miner and Dr Blinchfield with his daughter helped cut a Christmas tree.
A Sierra railroad wreck on the Sugar Pine branch near Stockton California yesterday afternoon killed three men James Gallagher J B Whitesion Shields Scolez civil engineers Newell and three Japanese injured when a special construction train, sent to the scene, ran away on a steep grade. The caboose with 200 men plunged forty feet into a gulch after snapping off on a curve.
A Christmas traveler crowd on the North Coast Limited bound east collided with an open switch at Olive Street crossing in Spokane at 1:30 p m. The engine and baggage car derailed three hurt two fatally G B Smith Duncan Mattison the traveling engineer Albert J Casey the mail clerk survived noting no passengers were seriously hurt.
In Enderlin New Jersey a Sunday morning wreck claimed nine lives with 45 injuries reported overall. Officials withheld full details on serious injuries as railroad authorities limited information.
The body of J Beresford who died in the Buderiia railway wreck will be brought to Paso Texas for identification by Mexican officials before shipment to England. He was the younger brother of Admiral Lord Charles Beresford. He had lived in America and Mexico, acquiring property and cattle holdings.
The Rock Island line announces the resignation of Dee 24-8 R Hovey from his role as vice president and general superintendent with Texas jurisdiction from Chickasha to Fort Worth. Jesse Robbins, Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe superintendent at Cleburn, expected to succeed. Hovey, with the railway since 1876, leaves a long Texas association.
James Bryce, retiring chief secretary for Ireland, will become British ambassador to Washington and head the British delegation to the Hague peace conference. He plans a U.S. tour to settle Irish affairs and close his London residence before sailing for New York and then Washington.
Tangier reports Ratsull the bandit leader plans to arm bands as government troops under Sid Mohammed Ciabbas muster near the city. A 32 000 strong force is in camp with 7 000 at Kasr el Kebir 1 000 at Ain-Deira and another 1 000 awaiting orders at Fee. The Moroccan government wages a major mobilization.
The article notes the death of the famous equestrian and circus figure William Dutton aged about 62 after a head blow from assailants. It states he died today following the attack described as two breaths ago, with references to thugs involved in the incident.
Washington reports Mexican President Diaz ordered immediate repairs to curb the Colorado River overflow into the Salton basin. A firm must seal the opening within three months or lose water rights. failure could annull concessions to divert the river. Government negotiations prompted the move.
General Superintendent Kimball reports a year of unremitting vigilance by life-saving crews. Forty nine marine disasters touched U S waters. 29 lives saved, 12.266 million in property saved, 2.775 million lost. 279 stations operated, crews aided 397 vessels, and warnings prevented many disasters.
El Paso reports W. C. Greene bought the Concheno mine at Conchena Chihuahua. The rich Mexican mines include a reduction plant and the price set at 5,000,008 pesos.
A. J. Mac Kelway, secretary of the National Child Labor committee, received a letter from William J. Bryan praising the Beveridge bill. Bryan said the plan to prevent child labor aligns with his long urged suppression of trusts and uses a simple remedy within Congress over interstate commerce.
In Goldfield on November 24, miners remained idle as most mines closed awaiting settlement. Some workers moved to the Diamondfield area, others conducted assessment work on properties.
Near here a family reports two children fatally poisoned after eating Christmas candy. Jutta Campbell and another child died at home. a son is injured and hospitalized as doctors investigate the toxin. In Philadelphia, the College of Physicians receives a 1080000 donation to support a new home and library.
Rome Capital News editor and manager Bhevidan was arrested on Governor Gooding’s complaint for a July 18 editorial accusing officials of graft. He was released on his own recognizance until Thursday next. The piece alleged loading and graft in the Capital News.
Salt Lake reports Barth Pagieys firm withdraws from defending Mrs Anne Bradley charged with the murder of Arthur Brows in Washington. Power Marioneaux is named local counsel with Judge W Power seen as likely lead attorney at the trial.
Washington reports the Jamesown exposition commission met to review progress on the Negro Development Exposition. J W Jonpson and GN Jackson presented plans for a prospective aero exhibit and Negro building, while the commission demanded a detailed weeklong progress report and pending bills totaling about 35 000 dollars.
New York reports agitation over pre Christmas celebrations as parents guardians and committees urge changes. Schools on the east side show a decline in pupil numbers from 2 to 66 percent amid concerns the tests were religiously oriented entertainment rather than instruction.
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