18 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
State closes confident on guilt of accused federation leader as evidence stands, jury to decide. The case centers on Haywood Gaot with prosecutors urging verdict today.
The judge signals which evidence may reach the jury in the Haywood murder trial, excluding defense conspiracy claims as immaterial while allowing state evidence about Steve Adame to proceed. Prosecution rests after witnesses from Telluride and Cripple Creek testify on miner-owner tensions.
Testimony recounts 1901 agreements halting mine violence for three days and martial law in Cripple Creek district. Witnesses describe beatings and shootings, deportations, and later “armed neutrality” before 1903 quieted. Papers, warrants, and a December 1905 to February 1906 murder coverage were read as evidence. Court adjourned for sur-rebuttal planning.
A July cloudburst in West Virginia and surrounding areas causes widespread weather issues. Delayed telephone communications with West Virginia hindered updates tonight as violent winds and heavy rainfall affected Pittsbores and nearby towns.
A small cyclone hit El Paso at 3 pm causing damage across the northern and eastern areas. No fatalities but several people were lightly injured. Homes in Highland Park and East El Paso were wrecked or blown down, the El Paso brewery unroofed, and the Cun club house lifted and landed in an irrigation canal.
Meyer Tassor, named as mayor, says he consulted Chief Justice Theatty before accepting the post. He declares a clean administration and supports labor unions, stating workers gain through unions and wage improvements, while rejecting partisan criticism amid charter reform discussions.
The North Coast Limited eastbound derailed three miles east of Garrison. Engineer James Graham of Butte was found dead at his post with hands on controls, as wreckage included two baggage cars a smoker and a day coach. The incident ties to ongoing debates on class distinctions and governance.
In Van Horn Texas last night a pistol duel killed Van Williams. B R Medley and Con stable Barber surrendered here claiming self defense and were admitted to bail of 500 dollars each. Williams was a prominent stockman.
The steamship Allegheny from Philadelphia is on fire off Tybee Island. All passengers were transferred to the government dredge and brought to Savannah, Georgia.
Oyster Bay July 17 President Roosevelt Senator Hopkins and R E Miles discuss tariff revision at lunch Hopkins says no revision should occur until after the next presidential election He warns it would be a personal crisis for the Republican party If Roosevelt seeks renomination Cannon’s nomination unlikely without party support Hopkins predicts Hinseyell would face the best race for the Republicans if nominated
Miss Anna Normyle a stenographer leapt from a fifteenth floor window in the Masonic temple in Chicago and fell 150 feet to the rotunda floor. The body was mutilated beyond recognition and no cause for the suicide is known.
Aisuli’s captive, Caid Sir Tarry Mac Lean, escapes bandit Katsoll with aid from three tribes. He seeks refuge in the Marahbout of Avani Vomsticti territory’s sanctuary. Raisull’s involvement in the escape is suggested to resolve a difficult situation.
The Crystal hall disaster in Lemion Ontario on July 17 buried about twenty people. Eight were killed and the missing were later accounted for. one man remained trapped under debris with slim chances of survival.
Former Washington University professor faces murder charges in Baden Baden Park for killing his mother in law. The trial centers on the alleged fatal attack in a public German park, with prosecutors detailing the grisly motive and timeline.
Karlsruhe July 17 The trial of Karl Hall charged with murdering his mother in law Frau Molitor at Baden Baden on November 6 1906 opened in this city. Hall a former George Washington University professor denied the charge while his wife Mrs Hall killed herself by drowning in June after letters and telegrams circulated about the court case. The judge reviewed Hall's movements from Washington to Constantinople Vienna Paris and London as witnesses described a wig beard he wore and his attempts to travel unrecognized. The prosecution and defense debated telegraphic communications and possible confessions as the court considered the complex motive and evidence surrounding the Baden Baden incident.
Olga Moliter and Frau Motiter testified as experts described the weapon and range of fire. Witnesses identified Han in a false beard and baggage porters noted changes in his facial hair. The judge cited a will provision as strong proof of guilt. The trial continues tomorrow.
Sebastiano Magali, a young Brazilian arrested Saturday in New York on suspicion of fomenting a revolution in a Brazilian state, was discharged from custody today due to lack of evidence.
Justice Brewer told Mutual Life Insurance agents that railroads and life companies face both criticism and respect. He warned against state efforts to cover losses and urged estate scattering to prevent concentration of wealth. He argued true religion rests in helping others.
A coroner's jury is likely to be convened tomorrow over a late train incident at San Acacio where a man stated he could not stop and requested a search. Meanwhile, Washington reports new artillery expansion with 25 additional companies to form from the 129th to 156th, using transfers and fresh enlistments.
Senor Corea the Nicaraguan minister to Washington conferred with Acting Secretary Bacon on Central American affairs. Reports from Mexico City say the region nears actual warfare, but Corea remains optimistic stating there will be no war and peace in Central America is certain.
Secretary Taft has arranged a political speech itinerary visiting Oklahoma City on August 24 and Washington as part of pre election campaigning, three weeks ahead of the polls.
New York July 17 The directors of the Illinois Central railroad declared their regular semi annual dividend of 212 percent Election of a director to succeed John C Welling was postponed to July 25 EH Harriman denied any break with President Harahan and declined to discuss a potential successor Stuyvesant Fish former company president attended the meeting
Denver July 17 Miss T. G. Ammons longtime educator at Colorado State University Fort Collins and famed as the dean of women died after a two week illness at St Anthony's hospital She is survived by two sisters and a brother former State Senator F M Ammons died an esteemed educator in the country
Special dispatch reports Governor George Curry of Samar P L on the transport Logan arriving in San Francisco. He will proceed to Washington then return to New Mexico to be inaugurated immediately on arrival. He declined to discuss Philippine or New Mexico conditions.
Special dispatch notes a man identified as Juan Trajillo, worker at San Marcial De Duncan, who fell from Santa Fe passenger train No. 9 near San Acacia. He was found alive but fatally injured with a fractured skull. Locals question the circumstances and why the train did not stop.
Hematitio New Mexico July 17 Lorense Holande a 70 year old native rancher living near Algodones drowned crossing the swollen Rio Grande. The river has a cable across the main ford for safety but no lifeguard at the shallow arm where the accident occurred. No witnesses reported. body not recovered after miles of river dragging by Ban Pelipe Indians.
Boston July 17 Captain Henry McCrea described a turret explosion on the Georgia in Boston harbor that killed nine aboard. He praised Midshipman Kimball and Lieutenant Goodrich for bravery and recounted a crewman’s selfless act to prevent a larger explosion.
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