22 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
1
Terrific carnage follows a breech explodes during target practice at Fort Monroe. Eleven gunners killed and six more hospitalized as officers heroically aid others and control the blaze. Injured include various private and noncommissioned ranks. cause under War Department inquiry.
Brinkley survived a fall from a sighting platform after a breech block explosion during target practice. Colonel Townsley ordered a thorough investigation as all accessible eyewitnesses were killed and safety devices failed to prevent discharge.
Washington July 21 Officials link the Fort Monroe explosion to carbon monoxide buildup in large guns during rapid fire. A new powder charge and unvented gases may have caused the breech blast, killing the gun crew. an investigation board was formed as army and navy officers watch for similar incidents.
Chicago health commissioner Dr William A Evans urged the dental profession to inspect schoolchildren and provide care, stating no person needing dental work should be neglected and that good teeth preserve a nation. He spoke to the dental association as officers were elected at a meeting in Chicago.
Captain V Edwards and his Angora goats completed a 4000 mile journey after a wager. The San Diego rancher traveled with a pack team of three Mexican burros hitched to a Yule wagon. They passed Albuquerque after traveling from San Diego and attracted much attention in Washington.
Montreal July 21 A tentative strike by Canadian Pacific conductors and trainmen ends as Kaufman and McTier for the company and Murdock with a union committee sign a tentative deal. Pay in the east of Chicago is recognized at about 90 percent of demands retroactive to May 1. Arbitration was discussed with Labor Minister W L Mackenzie King offering government defrayals.
President Taft plans a noon address on the village green at Bar Harbor Maine to meet year round residents and be seen by visitors. He will ride a buckboard to a shore lobster supper after a day of social events and golf while a canoe rescue near Passamaquoddy Bay ends with two Indians saved from a capsize.
Toronto reports only a single train of twenty six cars carrying perishable goods left for Montreal. Passenger service from Toronto on the Grand Trunk remained practically normal with no wider freight movement today.
Paris reports growing rumors of a nationwide railroad strike, with Premier Briand Prefect Lepine and Justice Minister Barthou in talks with railroad managers. It is believed officials urged government to deploy troops to operate trains if a strike is declared.
In Newcastle England, twelve thousand Northeastern railroad workers halt strike after accepting company terms. Return to night and day shifts starts tonight and tomorrow as Amalgamated Society of Rail Servants refuses to back the fight, weakening striker confidence.
Albert Ives, a Nevada mining magnate with Ely interests, was arrested in Denver on a bigamy charge. He allegedly married 11 year old Hazel Harter in Golden on June 11 while already married with an 11 year old daughter, with the girl’s mother present as a witness. The mother knew of Ives's prior marriage. The girl may be sent to a detention home.
The Indian Bureau plans to reduce government gratuities to Native Americans by 10 to 15 percent this year, focusing aid on aged and indigent individuals. Officials aim toward eventual abolition of rations, noting last year 17,468 Indians received help costing $412,142, a figure expected to drop by about $25,005 despite higher living costs.
Washington July 21 240 postmasters in 36 states have applied to establish postal savings banks. Applications total 645 banks across 44 states seeking designation as postal bank depositors or depositories.
London July 21 The picturesque ceremony for the succession of King George V was re enacted today with officers of arms proclaiming the king and queen will be crowned in June 1911 on a day to be fixed later Sir Alfred Scot-Gatty presided over the proceedings
In a ceremonial display the officers of arms and guards mounted the friary court in St James as the royal proclamation was read. The Duke of Connaught and other royals observed from Marlborough House while proceedings echoed at Charing Cross Temple Bar and the Royal Exchange with solemn admittance demanded to enter ancient London.
A delegation led by Representative Bennett of New York urged admission of 34 Hebrew immigrants facing deportation from Galveston. Acting Secretary Cable reserved decision after the Commerce and Labor Department hearing.
London bankers approve a resolution to require American cotton bills of lading to be negotiated only through American banking institutions starting in November. The move follows the April discovery of irregularities in United States cotton bills of lading at Liverpool.
Fires in British Columbia devastate forests and halt major industries. Colonial officials estimate losses at millions of dollars with fatalities uncertain. Premier McBride orders mobilization of all able bodied men as fire danger grows in the Northwest.
At the dock tonight in Stainy River Ontario every available man fought fires to the northeast of town. Help has been asked from Kenora by lake steamers as the situation remains grave.
Winnipeg dispatch reports forest fires near Sandon and Roseberry in the Kootenai driving residents to the hills while telegraph service fails. Marble on the Columbia River reportedly burning and Flat Creek country fires threaten many homes. China Creek basin flame activity persists since Sunday afternoon as 300 government firefighters battle to save Subdon BC.
Five Black individuals were fatally wounded and two more mortally hurt when Deputy Sheriff Cauley and two citizens attempted to arrest them on a minor charge. As they approached, the workers fled their field Grabbed pitch forks and the deputy opened fire with two public safety items.
Monon president and chief criminal nominee defend integrity amid alleged railroad graft exposure. Democratic party questioned divine right of domination by a former judge and manager, with prosecution planned to prove wrongdoing.
Chicago dispatch reports Ira G Rawn president of the Monon railroad died at his Winnetka home amid dispute over whether he was murdered or killed himself. Rail officials claim the probe into suspected losses and delays to the examination continues, with a second bullet reportedly found in ashes, complicating the case.
A private detective agency briefing suggests Charles Rawn died from an accidental discharge of his own revolver. Neighbors heard one shot, no burglar traces found, and investigators think he descended stairs to confront an intruder, then accidentally fired.
Hartford Conn July 21 offices of a local insurance company report Tra G Stawn president of the Menon railroad has reduced his accident insurance policy from fifty six thousand to ten thousand. No reason given for the cut.
New York brokers report that policies valued at one hundred thousand dollars were issued on Hawn death. Edwin W Deleon, president of a company insuring Rawn, says a rigorous inquiry is ordered by the Chicago office. A policy clause provides autopay if questions arise about the death method.
Chicago July 21 8 Hr Cheely president of the Winnetka village board issued a statement after completing his personal investigation of the death of Mr Rawn. He intimates there was no intruder in the Rawn residence when the death occurred.
Josiah Marvel of Wilmington Delaware a member of the last Democratic National Committee finance panel releases an interview urging Democrats to unite on shared national policies. He notes Judge Gray may not run again due to age seventy and predicts the next convention could be in Denver with a focus on cohesive party plans and Bryan’s influence analyzed.
German Swiss and local Protestant committees propose a church facing the Vatican to oppose the Papal Enclosure on St Charles Borromeo. They seek support from American Protestant denominations and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
In Birmingham two men linked to Steele Miller and Company face charges for sending forged bills of lading by mail. J A MacKnight, released on a 16000 dollar bond, and John J Miller, both named in Decatur and Birmingham, are linked to the Corinth Mass and Knight Yancy company collapse involving nearly eight million dollars.
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