04 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
1
Earthquake District authorities report a fierce clash as guards battle looters to guard vast treasure buried under debris. Sixteen criminals killed and six sailors dead during the struggle to prevent pillaging amid devastated towns.
The king and queen of Italy returned to Rome after four days in Sicily and Calabria aiding rescue and relief efforts. Ambassador Griscom organized American relief, with ships and medical supplies to assist quake victims, while police clashes and looting continued in Messina and Reggio. Royal party and foreign relief efforts are described amid ongoing tremors and civilian hardship.
Washington reports Secretary Moat released a cablegram from Ambassador Criscom detailing an urgent relief plan for Italy after the earthquake. It urges immediate action, noting no delay while awaiting battleships or relief ships, and requests seventy thousand dollars and an equal Red Cross payment.
Queen Helena, revered by locals, calmed a hospital panic after a minor earthquake in MtoulNA. She shielded frightened patients, aided wounded, and comforted women and children, though she was bruised and the town suffered heavy losses including a powder and cartridge factory blaze.
The United States Atlantic battleship fleet, two days ahead of plan, sails from Colombo on a 3 240 knot run to the Suez route. One seaman drowned after a overboard incident on Illinois. The fleet will pass through Port Said and Messina with supply ships aboard doctors and provisions for Italian earthquake relief.
Washington notes that Joan and the American fleet reached the Suez Canal entrance by cablegram to the Navy Department. Admiral Sperry said Calgon and the Yankee would pass through tonight with other ships to follow as quickly as possible. Two more days will be needed to finish coating.
San Francisco readers report a labor mass meeting drawing over 4000 attendees at Labor Temple. Speakers reiterated support for Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell after DC court contempt convictions. A telegram from Gompers was read with cheers praising labor's stand for freedom and the republic.
At a New York meeting the Central Federated Union read a letter from Samuel Gompers supporting John Mitchell and Frank Morrison in their contempt of court sentence. He argues the workers' rights and free speech are at stake and that equal justice must be guaranteed to all citizens, despite temporary sacrifice by a few.
Following directions of Gishay Currell, thirty priests in the Helena diocese led a special collection for earthquake victims in Italy. All Helena churches donated liberally and the total amount will be several thousand dollars.
Morning Journal reports Secretary of the Interior commends improving conditions in New Mexico and Arizona. Population and wealth rise, coal and mineral outputs grow, education expands, and statehood demand is strongly justified by year end findings.
Chinese merchants and prominent Celestial colony members in Port Townsend Washington petition the Chinese consul general in San Francisco for relief. They accuse soldiers from the Puget Sound district artillery force of unprovoked brutal attacks on Chinese men, warning murder could result. Several incidents, including four recent assaults, have left at least one victim seriously injured.
In Manila dam Grande island coast defenses a newly installed heavy gun developed a crack in the inner tube during initial firing. A board of officers is appointed to investigate the fault and determine responsibility for the defect.
Manila reports a government announcement that only unmarried men may join the constabulary and current officers must obtain consent to marry until reaching captaincies. The rule aims to reduce disruption from post isolation and transportation and shelter challenges for women at frontier posts.
National loan examiners should be paid a salary or per diem with expenses, replacing the current fee system. Treasury officials Cortelyou, Murray, and Kane testified before the national monetary commission that the fee method lets banks game the examiner’s routes and prepare for inspections, reducing surprise and efficacy.
Police arrested several performers at Mam Merstein's Victoria theater after a Sunday concert sketch allegedly depicted teacher and pupils. Acting manager Aston Kessler also jailed as the Theater Managers' Protective association denounces blue law enforcement.
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