05 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
1
The president rejects accusations of intent to insult the investigation branch. He reiterates that restricting federal sleuths benefits none but lawbreakers seeking to dodge punishment, and calls for coordinated government action with full disclosure of required information.
Washington reports the president’s special message defending the secret service and praising Chief Wilkie’s men for convicting lawmakers and others. He urges generous funding and a reorganization as a department of justice bureau, while warning the measure hampers crime fighting.
A fragment from a political debate references fear of investigations and blame toward Congress. It discusses cooperation between executive and legislative branches, condemning mass judgments of all members, and stresses the need to distinguish individual public servants. The text critiques a resolution urging the president to share evidence behind claims about congressmen.
Government petition for a rehearing is rejected. Case returns to Judge Landis as authorities report an estimated 150000 corpses left unburied in Messina. Reggie patrols vultures roam ruined streets while fires burn in wrecked buildings and helplessness mounts.
Los Angeles, Jan 4 A mystery coal theft at Black Cannon Coal company yards drew attention when 1000 pounds were reported stolen by a thief. The Los Angeles fire department confessed to taking 1100 pounds to fight a nearby blaze after fuel ran low. President Murray of the coal company threatens to sue the city for leaving premises unguarded after the fire crew forced entry.
The U S Supreme Court rules Porto Rico is not a separate territory under federal extradition law yet possesses many territorial attributes. Abraham Kopel, charged with embezzlement in Porto Rico, fled to New York and sought habeas corpus. New York and federal courts uphold that Porto Rico has territorial attributes, allowing extradition in practice.
Shipping reports three hull feed cases of ammunition form part of the cargo of the Pacific Mattaoumer Ban Jone, which departed San Francisco for a Central American port. The consignment is seen as significant amid fears of a new Balvedor revolution.
The U S Supreme Court refused to grant certiorari in the Standard Oil rebate case, keeping intact the Seventh Circuit ruling reversing Judge Landis. The decision sends the matter back for a new trial, with action by U S Attorney Slocum in Illinois pending within weeks.
The Supreme Court divided today over the government’s rebate case against the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company and its officers Fusthorm and Wann. The ruling centers on alleged improper rebates affecting shipment practices and involves the packing firm Hehwareld and Mulgberger.
The Chicago and Alton company was found guilty of granting rebates to Kansas City Packers for using packing house tracks. A $40,000 fine on the company and $10,690 on Fairhorn and Wann were upheld by the Seventh Circuit and the Supreme Court, with no written opinion due to a divided court.
Dr KE Perci val Gerson, physician and civil service medical examiner, relocates from West Lake Avenue to a sparsely settled suburb. He will practice medicine without charge, live simply, and model his life on Christ’s example, accompanied by his wife and three children. He previously ran offices in a central city building with an extensive practice.
Mrs M Florence Erb denies involvement in her husband’s killing as sister-in-law Mere Katherine Beisel testifies about family strife and alleged brutality. Beisel, a self-confessed slayer, describes years of abuse and threats that shaped the fatal confrontation on October 6. Beisel recounts Captain Erb choking Mrs Erb during an argument.
Federal grand jury in Chicago restarts its probe into links between the meat packing firms and railroads. Witnesses guarded by secret service, and U S District Attorney Rimc warns of jail for disclosing jury room secrets.
The Me ssina Reggio catastrophe prompts reports that ships may shell ruined areas to curb disease spread. Survivors, rescue crews, and officials cope with fires and stench amid ongoing aftershocks. The king and queen aid relief on the Regina Elena while Russians and sailors work bravely among wreckage and sinking churches.
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