06 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1912
Page
1
Intense suffering is reported among the poor in larger cities as temperatures drop many degrees below zero. The article notes widespread cold impacts and mentions aid efforts amid freezing weather.
Bitter weather gripped the Midwest with Chicago recording 9.6 below zero and forecasts predicting continued subzero temperatures. Blizzard winds ranged to 45 miles per hour in the west as deaths and suffering rose, with poor relief efforts stretched and shelter scarce tonight.
Two deaths from the cold were reported in St Louis county. George Wassem aged 72 died of pneumonia after seeking shelter in a friend's home. Gus Reinke, a 67 year old farmer, froze his hands and feet by working on his farm until late in the afternoon. At midnight the city registered three below zero and four hundred patients suffered from cold at the city hospital due to a delay in installing a heating plant.
Leavenworth Kansas January 5 A new regime began at the Fort Leavenworth military prison with an order to move purely civil offenders to Alcatraz Island California A transfer of 125 men will occur January 12 accompanied by a guard returning with 67 military prisoners for the local prison The policy aims to segregate civil and military offenders at Alcatraz and Fort Jay New York and convert the Leavenworth facility into a reformatory allowing release without civil rights loss and potential reenlistment for those who wish.
The Western Federation of Miners executive council approved the draft constitution and by laws for the mining department of the American Federation of Labor. They will set officers once the United Mine Workers of America approves the constitution and charter from the AFL. The four offices will be shared between the two unions, with the UPW likely to name the president. The council plans to attend the United Mine Workers meeting in Indianapolis to discuss apportionment.
Sheriff's posses and railroad detectives scour northern California country near Redding after a lone bandit robbed the mail car on the Oregon Express No. 16. A $2000 reward is offered for the suspect, described as about 35, 5 feet 9 inches, 160 pounds, educated appearance, wearing a blue serge suit and brown slouch hat.
Santa Fe reports the New Mexico Supreme Court will organize January 1 with justices C. J. Roberts F. W. Parker and BR.FH. Hanna taking oaths after the territorial court’s sine die adjournment. Cases will not be heard until January 15, when Governor McDonald is inaugurated.
President Taft expected to nominate United States Circuit Judge Hook of Kansas to the Supreme Court to succeed John M. Harlan. Objections labeled by some as conservative or radical but officials expect confirmation. Hook's Oklahoma 2 cent fare decision is under review as part of senators’ considerations.
A fire at the Transit House in Union Stock Yards destroyed the five story brick and wood hotel. An unidentified black porter died. Firemen faced water scarcity and cold as guests fled via fire escapes and were aided from the flames. Property losses totaled about 175000 for the building and tents with nearby structures damaged around 25000.
Four persons died and a fifth seriously injured when a South Bellevue Street car jumped from the Central bridge linking Cincinnati and Newport. The wreck dropped about fifty feet onto Front street after crossing the Ohio River. Fatally injured were Harry Wessling Newport Ky conductor Renton Schroll Newport Ky secretary treasurer Edward Hapfel Cincinnati and Harry Finnan Covington Ky motorman.
Afollette appeals to Illinois residents urging adoption of initiative referendum and recall as salvation from rapacious rich forces. He argues popular rule is endangered and calls for broad democratic reforms to curb concentrated wealth and power.
Senator LaFollette visited Illinois capital Springfield and urged adoption of initiative referndum and recall to curb big business influence. He warned of a power stronger than the Confederacy shaping legislatures and urged progressive Republicans to unite to preserve representative government. Illinois leaders launched a push for a presidential preference primary with progress reports from across the state.
East St. Louis January 5 Senator LaFollette closed a second day on his down state tour by addressing a crowded city hall. He blamed corruption on large corporations and named fourteen men led by J B Morgan and John D Rockefeller as controlling government and free capital. He urged bankers and business leaders to scrutinize the Aldrich plan and said he would vote with a microscope. He spoke despite illness, twice outside in near zero weather, after earlier remarks in Edwardsville at the Madison County courthouse. He planned to speak tomorrow at Danville and Indianapolis.
Colorado Equal Suffrage association outlined an active campaign to extend woman suffrage. A lecture bureau will invade Minnesota, Kansas, Wisconsin, Nevada and Ohio to boost suffrage amid national anti suffrage opposition led by Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge and supported by prominent New York women.
Roosevelt returns to Oyster Bay after talks with James R. Garfield and refuses to discuss any candidate. He plans to stay at Sagamore Hill and answer no questions, calling the stance a riddle until the Republican convention. Abbott and Garfield offer no official Roosevelt view.
Kansas City reports record subzero temps across the Missouri valley with seven below in the city and four to seven below in western Kansas. Gas shortages and rail service outages worsen suffering as Logan county residents rely on aid. Topeka receives pleas while cattle starve and stock die from starvation amid heavy snow and crusted ground.
Resolutions adopted by the Mill and Smelter Men’s union call for a referendum by the Western Federation of Miners and the United Mine Workers of America to hasten their amalgamation. The executive board is urged to order the vote immediately.
The supreme court granted seven days to each side to file briefs on City Attorney Lindsley's appeal challenging District Judge Teller's ruling that forced the Denver city council to call a special election on the commission form of government. The court refused to advance the case before briefs are filed.
South Dakota Republicans meet at Huron on January 5 and endorse President Taft for renomination. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, keynote, vows a vigorous campaign and defense of Taft administration, cheered by delegates. W. Cook leads state committee overseeing the gathering.
Oklahoma Governor Cruce threatened to call out the militia in a clash with the state court over moving ware county’s seat from Grove to Jay. Officials halted records at New Jay and placed guards, with the adjutant general ordered to oversee a trouble-free removal.
Lincoln Neb Jan 5 W J Bryan, in a letter to his brother, says he fears a presidential bid would hinder his bid for delegate to the national convention. A telegram from A A Arter claims Bryan was filed for president without permission as part of a progressive push. Lincoln politics view the move as a staged effort, while Bryan’s intimates expect withdrawal of the filing.
William J. Bryan commented on his brother’s protest in Lincoln today after his name was filed for a Democratic presidential primary ballot. He declined to discuss candidacy and said Roosevelt’s third term objection could affect any strength he might have if nominated.
Morning Journal reports a Southern Pacific roundhouse boiler explosion in Los Angeles at 10 PM. Two men killed and three injured probably fatally. The engine and about fifty feet of the roundhouse were destroyed. a water tank toppled. Low water caused the blast. debris flew 200 feet. One man found 150 feet from the wreck.
Washington January 5 statehood for New Mexico is held up temporarily by a federal suit against Alimogordo Lumber Co. President Taft postpones the proclamation while the government seeks to recover lands alleged acquired improperly. Delay expected to last a day or two as New Mexico delegation reacts with disappointment.
In San Francisco, over 450 women gather for a luncheon to launch the California Civic League, aiming to unite suffrage supporters for future legislation. Leaders include Miss Helen Me Gregor Todd as chair and rev. Dr. Charles F. Aked, with centers planned in multiple California cities.
Washington session of the interstate commerce committees resumes hearings on the trust problem. H H Perrar of New Orleans, president of the American Bar Association, says monopoly and restraint of trade arise from holding companies and cross corporate directorates, all addressable by the Sherman anti trust law. He argues against hasty amendment and notes states could bar unworthy corporations, while Congress might block state firms from interstate commerce.
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