22 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
1
In a furious hurricane similar in intensity to the great storm of 1900, Dalveston faced peril along its coast while Island City reported a safety success. The town avoided disaster due to early precautions and sturdy defenses.
Morning Journal reports a hurricane struck Galveston Texas causing severe flooding along the gulf coast and Tarpon island. Ten people drowned on Tarpon island while bridge damage cut rail communication and several vessels were wrecked or flooded.
Beaumont Texas reports a large incident on July 21 affecting between 200 and 540 people. Authorities assess impact and begin inquiries as residents seek details and assistance. Community leaders urge calm while investigations continue.
A Gulf shore emergency reports the chief train wreck near High Island with passengers evacuated. Rescue lines confirm all gulf resort passengers are safe. Bolivar point service resumed with both trips collecting travelers as floodwaters rise ten miles of Gulf and Interstate railroad track are washed away.
Beaumont July 21 four to five hundred summer resorters mostly women and children live in hotels cottages and tents along the gulf shore beyond High Island to Bolivar and have not been heard from since the storm. A relief train with motor launches and skiffs departed port Arthur this afternoon to aid the gulf shore area Sabine and Sabine Pass are reported underwater with no loss of life or property yet.
Washington reports a northwestward storm that crossed Galveston with 65 to 68 mph winds, interior Texas movement and decreasing intensity. The weather bureau notes the vortex likely passed near Galveston and warns higher water may follow the high winds. Chief Moore cites observers’ telegram at 1:20 p.m. indicating subsiding winds.
Seattle July 21 dedication marked the stunning Japanese pavilion at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The structure featured elaborate decoration centered on a wild chrysanthemum, a flower held in high regard in Japan.
Boliva and Argentina sever diplomatic ties amid popular calls for national defense. Both sides recall ministers as Bolivians demand armed support. discussions warn that arbitration failures push Peru Bolivia toward potential conflict.
A quoted diplomat argues Bolivia should hold contested regions if the nation bleeds, signaling a stark stance in a polarizing territorial dispute and raising questions about sovereignty and stability amid regional tensions.
Justice David J. Brewer warned that a broad income tax could shift tax power to the national government and erode state vitality. The remarks came during a speech to Northwestern Mutual Life agents in Milwaukee. In Roswell New Mexico Charles C Tannehill was elected president of the Commercial Club succeeding Postmaster Robert Kellatin and planning a coast-to-coast excursion through Texas and Louisiana.
Brigadier General Arthur Murray chief of the coast artillery returns from an inspection tour of fortifications in the Philippines and Hawaii. He will inspect San Francisco fortifications then visit San Pedro to review government land for an extensive defense site before continuing to San Diego and Seattle.
Mary Coppely Thaw, mother of Harry K Thaw, releases a twenty page booklet in White Plains alleging a cowardly conspiracy against her son and criticizing insanity experts. She attacks District Attorney Jerome for failing to pursue the case and questions his district's actions and responsibility.
In New York on July 21 the heads of United States Steel companies met for a daylong session. They discussed general market conditions and agreed the trade outlook remains positive, with talks on price increases for certain finished products but no definite conclusions reached, presided by President W. F. B. Corey.
Washington reports a 20 percent drop in immigrant aliens admitted nationwide for June versus May. Data released by the Bureau of Immigration of the Department of Commerce and Labor notes the June total declined by 28,388 from May.
Roosevelt faced a chaotic encounter near Naivasha as hippopotami attacked the expedition. He remained undaunted, drove off the herd, and returned to camp with the spoil aboard a towing line. A second outing near Natvarha led to another hippo confrontation before Kermit arrived at Naivasha.
President Taft has a brief, muted talk with tariff negotiators leaving belligerents unsettled. Payne’s influence fades as aide discussions wane and no clear accord emerges, cooling the dispute and leaving lawmakers unsure of the next steps.
Washington July 21. Tariff conference progress improves with Taft guiding talks between Aldrich and Cannon. Zinc duties set with Spelter and zinc sheet rates adjusted. leather and hides debate sparks possible revisions. Treasury cautions on drawback fraud. no action taken yet.
Washington reporters described a White House dinner conference where tariff conferees and the president's closest advisers met to resolve disputes over the tariff bill. The talks ended at 1 20 a.m. with narrow progress but no final settlement.
After a carefully prepared White House banquet, tariff conferees debated free iron ore coal and oil while the president avoided pressing for a quick decision. Aldrich Payne and others weighed senate and house chances, noting possible delays in adjournment and the role of the customs court and corporate tax.
Yonkers July 21 Retribution overtook two reckless automobilists who ran down and killed James Finn a motorman on Jerome avenue near the city line. Their car skidded into a tree overturned and was destroyed by fire the occupants leaped out and disappeared.
A cloudburst flood hit Ouray Colorado causing hundreds to flee and damaging about $90,000 in homes and property. Cascade and Portland creeks overflowed, boulders and dirt blocked streets, and several residents were rescued from floating houses by horseback riders. Debris clearing may take two weeks.
Reports from Ashland and surrounding areas describe vast losses from a cloudburst. Estimates range from 400000 to 750000 dollars with bridges domes and mills destroyed. The Odawa reservation eyes a grave situation as White River dam failure endangers nearby communities and Bayfield fish hatchery is wrecked feeding millions into the lake. Train service disrupted and towns like Heigern Minnesota face rising flood risk.
Duluth Minnesota suffered a second flood in 24 hours as nearly three inches of rain fell in 90 minutes. The Bijou theater filled with water during a performance and a panic was narrowly averted, with damages estimated up to 1 million dollars.
In Roswell New Mexico witnesses in the trial of W T Wells for the murder of Ollie Shirley a laborer testified that Shirley was belligerent and Wells sent for a policeman before the shooting. Shirley threatened to bring his gang and clean up the place.
Witteburg July 21 The strike of Pressed Steel Car company workers continues after two conferences between company and union lawyers. No settlement was announced and the strikers vow to keep the walkout until a resolution is reached.
Dispatches from Africa report heavy fighting near Melilla with Moorish forces attacking along the Spanish line to isolate supply points. Spanish casualties include ten killed and twenty wounded as gunboat fire and artillery support the defense. Moors cut telegraph lines and threaten the Malayo high ground amid a tense Spanish mobilization.
Testimony from Qutton Gaot indicates 10 deaths by self injury in the incident. Officers involved in the Annapolis case all agree the young Marine Lieutenant fired fatally into his own brain.
Witnesses dispute details of Sutton shooting at marine camp. Bevan and Willings give differing accounts of blows and timing. Counsel challenge the odds of Sutton dying from the described punches while noting life insurance and possible intent.
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