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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1906
Page
1
News from Berlin and Washington describes a growing public uproar over American meat imports. Berliners abandon corned beef, turning to vegetarian diets as trust in U S packers and inspections erodes amid reports of poisoning and stricter scrutiny by Swiss and German authorities.
A sudden storm in Philadelphia caused two deaths and multiple injuries after a five minute wind burst of about 54 mph.trees toppled, roofs ripped, communications down, and darkness fell across the city and Camden New Jersey. In Chicago a track meet at Marshall Field featured records by Thomas J Hicks and others including a discus mark by Ralph Mors.
Eleven leaders from the Merchants' Exchange and related associations in San Francisco consent to serve as trustees for a great coalition of commercial fire insurers. They aim to defend local business interests after a major fire losses exceeding 100 million dollars. Meanwhile reports from Topeka and Odessa note severe weather, delays in wheat harvest, and death sentences for Russian opposition leaders.
Captain Hank Hart longtime skipper of the Volunner and Defender and master of the Vigitamt died at his home aged 69 after a long illness. He helped campaign America’s Cup yachts and mentored many sailors, surviving his wife by about a year. His obituary notes his prominence in yachting and leadership of several vessels.
Oak land and San Francisco branches of the Chew Hung Tong held a meeting in Oakland last Thursday to plan steps to protect members insured and harmed by fires and unfair insurance practices. The Chew Hung Teng claims large global influence with about one hundred thousand Chinese in the country.
Colonel Randolph signals opposition to statehood merger while urging defeat of the Hamilton bill. The Morning Journal reports rumors about Southern Pacific stance and recalls a charity matinee plan for Albuquerque youths, with excitement building for a Friday matinee at the Casino and a staged show by Berger Stock Company.
The Thaw-White tragedy is recounted with claims that White paid over $6,000 to bodyguards and detectives from Feb 14 1905 to his death for protection and surveillance. Mrs Thaw will testify as principal witness in her husband's defense.
The New York Herald reports a proposed American Farm Produce company backed by major capital aims to control dairy products and poultry. It would set higher producer prices, lower consumer prices, and centralize delivery from farmers to markets. Wealthy investors including Thomas Fortune Ryan reportedly have provided tens of millions.
William Randolph Hearst telegraphed from San Francisco reacting to Senator Bailey’s senate speech, accusing corporations of influencing lawmakers and detailing a broader critique of public life. Separate dispatches note four infant deaths in New York and heat causes, plus pardon denials in Topeka and Kansas liquor laws enforcement, and President Roosevelt’s departure for Oyster Bay.
June reports from Dr Rum reveal investigations into German and cheap foods sold in outer districts. A dirty unnamed factory showed poor hygiene while others used shabby equipment. In the U S supreme court Harrington seeks error after a Missouri sentence to hang on July 26.
Readable text reports a chaotic Topeka scene where a jail release freed about forty locals, stirring anger among town workers and prompting authorities led by Chief Don Gn to plan a large security response. The misfire disrupted a county project and drew in labor factions.
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