07 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
1
Noted men call for peace as fort tensions flare in the region. Leaders urge restraint while citizens fear renewed armed clashes near Fort Ticonderoga and the surrounding avenues of conflict.
President Taft and ambassadors Jusserand and Bryce join War Secretary Dickinson and Vice Admiral Urio in Port Ticonderoga for the Lake Champlain discovery centennial. The party tours Old Fort Ti, views relics, and recalls Champlain’s voyage and historic battles as plans frame wartime peace from Albany to Plattsburg.
President Taft today reaffirmed plans to return to Washington after a northern visit. The speaker reflects on Canada’s history from Montcalm to Wolfe, the French and Scottish lineage in Lower Canada, and the enduring strategic value of Lake Champlain as a passage in war and diplomacy.
A Cedar Hill Coal and Coke mine incident near Tollerville claims nine foreign workers and one American, Albert Noah, as a cage tender. The blast trapped and suffocated miners as gas overcame them. recoveries completed amid community shock and unconfirmed cause.
Meadenta Cal July Franks i Hopking twelve year old boy who shot his bad brother and buried him was committed to the Whittier reform school today. The boy will be confined there until he reaches majority and may be released on parole upon authorities decision.
Wilkeebaree July 6. James Hughes of this city is dead, Miss Laura Cannon of Luzerne county bar badly injured, and Hughes’s wife and his chauffeur slighted hurt when an automobile on Wilkeesbacce mountain plunged down a steep grade after its 2.7 mechanism failed.
In London on July 6 a civil pension of 2.50 dollars a week was awarded to each of four granddaughters of Charles Dickens. The grant honors the memory and eminence of their grandfather and notes their straightened circumstances.
The tariff bill cleared the committee of the whole and was reported to the Senate for final action. Senators planned a re print before further debate and adjourned to study amendments, with the tobacco provision remaining to be resolved.
Washington July 6 The senate gathered on Independence Day for the twelfth time in national history and recalled a Spanish American War session when Senator W A Allen of Nebraska filibustered the annexation of the Hawkian islands. Senator Frye interrupted with a cable from Admiral Kempston announcing news of a naval victory at Santiago.
Renator Elkins of West Virginia urged stronger American shipping in a senate discussion on tariff amendments. He proposed a five percent tariff reduction on all goods imported in U.S. waters and said he would introduce an independent bill after Congress's next session to pursue similar aims, criticizing government inaction on shipping protection.
The piece argues for protection of US shipping and inland industry. It claims the nation pays $5,000 daily to foreign ships and $200,000 yearly in hidden taxes under foreign-flag vessels. Over a decade this could reach $2 billion, harming trade and commerce.
Washington reports Taft departing for Connecticut awaiting the Payne tariff bill conference. A source claims Taft said the conference would begin by July 5th, with completion in less than a week.
The steamship Osceola began a regular schedule from New Orleans to South American ports marking a new epoch in ocean steamship service. The launch occurred last night signaling expanded maritime trade and travel links.
Edward Poveson Weston passed Derby twenty miles from this city at 3 20 this afternoon and will reach Reno about 2 90 o'clock tomorrow morning, bringing him 244 miles from San Francisco. Sahinkel Weston’s manager denies he is tiring but says the walker is suffering from mosquito bites.
In Judge Brentanes court a witness linked Tom Taggart of French Lick Springs to the case as the accuser Miss Barrette alleged a room search and forcible disrobe involving Miss Gingles and Mrs Keenyon. The testimony touched on money and marriage promises as motives in her statements.
Thomas Taggart, a passenger on the Southwester Limited, testifies that he never saw heard or knew of Mize Dingle before the case and recalls only Miss Barretto in a business context. He adds he has heard nothing further about the case beyond today’s news.
The city will open bids for the new $900,000 sewer system next Saturday. Alderman J H Wroth, sewer committee chair, proposed adding two business men to advise during construction, a plan the council rejected. Other actions include raising the city engineer's salary, appointing inspectors, and Santa Fe to assist repairs on the Coul Avenue viaduct using the South Third street extension for waste. The council also approved a new police buggy and a stairway project at Coal Avenue viaduct.
Washington reports reveal Signal Corps officers upset by the Wrights' delays in addressing key funding and congressional authority for aeronautical work. Brig. Gen. James Allen and corps officials push for witnesses to sessions to sway appropriation requests. Wilbur Wright departed for New York quietly, avoiding aeroplane shed officers.
The article notes no word on when he would return and mentions his departure during the Fort Myer trials. It says Orville is expected back from Dayton tomorrow, but seems unlikely there will be further flights at Port Myer before next week.
El Paso reports that the supreme court of San Luis Potosi Mexico confirmed the death sentence of Dario Gonzalez a wealthy man convicted of murdering his brother in law Manuel Turre heir to an American family The court also ordered Gonzalez to pay the murdered man’s widow 200000 dollars in compensation Public interest centered on his prominence wealth and popularity in seeking a lighter sentence
Miss Beatrice Thompson, 40, artist, was arrested on charges of assault with intent to kill after firing at Rev. Joseph H. Gillis of St. Marys Cathedral as he walked to celebrate mass at St. Marys Academy. The bullet passed through his umbrella. Police say she harbors anti Catholic fanaticism and previously wrote unfounded charges to the mayor against priests.
At the Flint Glass Workers union convention in Brooklyn delegates report a message from the National Liberal time migration league urging the national government to provide free transportation westward for incoming aliens to relieve eastern labor congestion. Western delegates oppose the plan citing already crowded western cities and fear shifting unemployment burdens.
Monterey Mex July 6 heavy rain in northern Mexico disrupts passenger service and causes extensive damage. Villada Sabina Hidalgo area reports wiped out sections and houses swept away with hundreds homeless. National railroad first train to reach the city from Laredo since July 1 arrived last night and departed for Mexico City after a fifty hour delay.
New York July 6 The ousting of Police Commissioner Bingham by Mayor Mettlellan sparks talk he will run for mayor on the anti-Tammany ticket if the people want him The removal is cited as a major issue in the spring campaign.
Personal property of Andrew Carnegie and Mrs Sage is listed at about 5 million dollars each in New York City on rolls presented to the board of alderman. John D. Rockefeller is assessed for 7.5 million, seven Vanderbilt members total 1.24 million, J Pierpont Morgan 490 thousand, and the late Mr Rogers and William Rockefeller 300 thousand each.
Frank P. Trotter and John Beaven petition for a court injunction to bar further action on an age dispute. Judge Abbott will hear the case this afternoon.
At a regular meeting Dr Robert Smart condemned the seequia water as unfit for domestic use and a menace to the public health. Alderman Conroy reported low evening water pressure and the council approved morning or 6 to 7 irrigation hours. A special committee was named to inspect the water plant and report.
Frank F. Trotter filed a petition for a temporary injunction to stop the water company from using Noegula Water in the mains. Judge Abbott was set to hear the show cause motion this afternoon at 2 oclock after the case was filed late yesterday. The action, filed in private name, is supported by Alderman John S Beaven and attorneys Marron and Wood.
Situation remains unchanged with no acequia water entering mains or reservoir since Sunday morning. City used street sprinklers yesterday afternoon and pressure dropped. health officer and special officer observed acequia banks to prevent diversion.
Washington reports that seventeen inspectors and four agents on the denatured alcohol rolls of the internal revenue bureau have been dismissed as denatured alcohol is not expected to rapidly supplant gasoline. High manufacturing costs and engine compatibility issues cited as reasons.
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