19 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
1
Defense attorneys contest the latitude allowed to state in evidence to show conspiracy as arguments begin in the Haywood hearing. The day is set for further testimony and legal debate.
In a wild morning session, Clarence Darrow denounces Pinkerton detectives and mine owners in the Haywood case. Senator Borah and F Richardson speak as Judge Wood weighs admissibility of conspiracy evidence linking detectives to Colorado events and to the Western Federation of Miners.
The debate centers on Harry Orchard and not the broader conspiracy linking to Governor Steunenberg’s assassination. Senator Borah questions indirect testimony and Pinkerton ties while Attorney Richardson argues the state lacks direct proof of a conspiracy connection and urges not to convict without clearer links. Court adjourns as Judge Wood prepares to rule next morning.
A heat wave hit the Elks parade, causing prostrations among about 2,500 spectators and marchers in Pecos Valley. James Rowley died in a city hospital from heat that afternoon, while hundreds were treated by police, ambulances, surgeons, and Red Cross nurses despite a heavy rain that followed. The parade path stretched about nine miles around the city hall with 20,000 in line and 125 fronts reported.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reductions in baseline rates to Roswell Hagerman and Carlsbad New Mexico and cut commodity rates from Kansas Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana. Grain flour wheat chumber salt apples alfalfa and alfalfa meal were lowered with specific per hundred pound figures.
At an Oklahoma Republican county convention a forceful clash erupted as pistols and knives were wielded amid arguing factions. Federal officers restored order while United States Deputy Marshal Jed Ledbetter mediated the scene. The Frantz faction won the temporary chairmanship, calming the confrontation and allowing the meeting to proceed.
A notice states Senator Annan Jiming announces his candidacy for reelection. His name will be submitted to Republican voters under the direct primary law at the November 1908 election.
In a head on crash on Ocean Parkway two merrymakers from Coney Island caused a fatality and injuries. Thomas F. Donovan of New York died when his car impaled on its own spokes. A Morristown New Jersey resident Chapman Ropes and another unidentified man were badly hurt as their vehicles collided at high speed.
Washington July 18 A conference on Central America conditions was held between Acting Secretary Bacon and ministers of Costa Rica Guatemala and Salvador The meeting followed Bacon's call on Ambassador Creel who returned to Washington and will remain for a week before resuming vacation No positive change was reported and all sides remained in a waiting stance
West Virginia floods after cloudbursts cause extensive damage estimated at over a half million dollars. Four deaths reported. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Western Maryland lines crippled with tracks washed away. Private property losses include Newburg buildings and Evaneville church washed away. Streetcar traffic halted. bridges and buildings float downstream.
A Black man from Bronx Falls has been named receiver of the Champion Mining and Trading Company in the South Dakota district court. The same judge also appoints a receiver for the company’s outward assets in Chicago. An application from stockholders accuses company officials of fraud and conspiracy. The firm operates 6,004 acres of mining claims in the Cape Nome district, Alaska.
Fire swept through the Galveston Marvisburg and Bat Antoni railroad power house sparing few tools. Damaged equipment valued at about 35000 dollars with losses estimated high.
Fragmentary notes describe a Vienna area disaster with mentions of Neuwirth and Hernals suburbs allegedly destroyed and casualties reported. Details are unreliable and names incomplete.
M J Nally vice president of Postal Telegraph orders Storer to re employ telegraphers who struck at the San Francisco office. rehired on same pay and terms as before with pledge to avoid agitation. action taken at request of U S Labor Commissioner Neill. Oakland meeting confirms strike refuses Western Union offer including 25 percent raise.
The Farmers' Development Company awards a fifty thousand dollar irrigation project contract to Cole and Winburn of the city. Construction of reservoirs and canals begins immediately to be ready for next season. The vast scheme will irrigate many thousands of acres and boost regional prosperity. In Vancouver, fishermen lost ships in a Gulf of Georgia storm, details scarce, identity pending.
An explosion in a freight train boiler near Latham Wyoming today killed an unknown tramp and fatally injured engine crew members including engineer Robert Atkins fireman B Verry and brakeman Charien Howard all from Rawlins Wyoming.
In Hahnville Louisiana July 18 two militia units were ordered to guard four Italians Campisciano his wife Collagero Gendusa and Tony Costa convicted of kidnapping and murdering Walter Lamana New Orleans boy amid strong local outrage over the verdict. A lynch mob attempted to intervene as soldiers arrived and tensions remained high with threats of vigilante action.
Amid turmoil in Seoul the emperor agreed to abdicate after a council with elder statesmen. Ceremonies are set for 10 AM. In Tokyo dispatch, 2000 protesters gathered near the palace and attacked the Daily Kokumin offices before being dispersed.
About 300 men formed a posse in Gretna early today and dispersed after several conferences. Prisoners likely face sentencing by Judge Kadrington on Monday with possible life terms or, under state law, release after fifteen years for good behavior.
Reports from Mexico City describe a fatal duel at the Vera trux Pavan company asphalt camp on June 24. Americans Richard Tory and Warren Grimes died, another American was wounded, and a Mexican was later killed in a dispute linked to the incident.
A massive early morning blaze in Hamburg's commercial center destroyed several warehouses and endangered nearby buildings. Damage runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars as smoke disabled many firemen. the fire started when a lamp overturned and exploded.
An audience of Marquis Ito with Korea's emperor lasted about an hour as Koreans urged Japan to resolve the crisis without harming the Korean court. Hayashi arrived and joined discussions while elder statesmen warned they would martyr themselves if the emperor is pressed to abdicate.
Seoul dispatch reports Marquis Ito visiting the emperor at 5 30 pm after two weeks of seclusion. The emperor seeks guidance as cabinet plans suggest the throne pass to the crown prince, while Ito insists the cabinet acts independently of Tokyo.
Fort Worth July 18. Sitting en banc today judges of the three district courts construed the new anti gambling law as applying to race pool rooms where bets are received and transmitted outside the state for placing. This in direct contravention of the attorney general's recent rules.
An unknown man in Niagara Falls New York leaped into the rapids above the falls and was carried over the American cataract. He left his crutch and cane and a note signed D. J stating he has gone to glory.
Chicago hears Herman Billik found guilty of killing Adolph Vacarel and five children and faces the death penalty. The prosecution alleged Billik killed to trigger life insurance payouts. Omaha reports William A. Pastton Sr. a prominent 70 year old dies at home after a life spanning Springfield Kentucky birth to Omaha business success.
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