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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
1
July 26 report from St Petersburg notes ongoing general strike debate amid famine concerns and arrests. Rail minister reports several bridge attacks as radicals push disruption. Krasnoyarsk reports racial clashes between Russians and Siberian natives as police crack down on revolutionary meetings.
The new premier pledges strong handed reform to tide Russia over until the next parliament. He mocks the outlawed parliament as nonrepresentative and defends the army, while attacking constitutional democrats as insincere. He warns of seditious acts and notes the government’s struggle with foreign loans and rising prices amid a looming general strike.
The directors of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway declared a 3 percent semi annual dividend on common and preferred stocks. The action matches the prior payout with no new plan announced for financing an extension to the Pacific coast.
Mereland July 26 Coronel A J Smith general passenger and ticket agent of the Lakeshore and Michigan Southern railway died today at Harriston New York Denies reports of Sage will New York July 26 The published report that Russell Sage bequeathed all his estate to his widow was denied today by Major Herbert Slocum Mrs Sage nephew
The San Francisco dispatch notes a booming labor market with rail and irrigation projects driving demand. An estimated 40,000 workers will find employment at high wages, including 15,000 in reconstruction work. Public works, crops, and power projects fuel the surge, signaling sustained job opportunities for months.
Findlay July 26 Attorney James Troup of Bowling Green for John D Rockefeller formally waived service of the warrant and appeared in court. He posted a 1000 bond for Rockefeller’s appearance on Tuesday September 4. Bond signed by Rockefeller James Troup and George P Jones. A motion to quash the conspiracy charge was filed. Tom Johnson’s Case Postponed Cleveland July 26 Mayor Tom I Johnson charged with contempt appeared before Judge Ford as injunction restraining him from tearing up street railway tracks. Court postponed until July 31.
Washington reports the Twenty-fifth Infantry, retiring from Fort Niobrara, Neb., will join joint militia maneuvers in Austin before settling at Fort Bliss Fort Brown Fort McIntosh and others along the Rio Grande. San Antonio and Fort Worth observers note border troop movements amid Mexican unrest.
Tabyo July 26 The Jijo Shimpo the leading journal of Japan discusses foreign policy after noting recent disruptions in China It urges firm efforts to persuade China that revoking concessions and rejecting future applications will not only risk alienating western nations but also deprive China of foreign aid capital and support for developing railways mines and other enterprises thus harming growth.
Cleveland reports from Brocton say relatives of Dr. Arthur C. Rideout plan to investigate his death by hanging at his Ravenna home. The body was sent to Brocton for a post mortem before interment, with relatives seeing no reason for the act. In Ravenna it is denied that Dr Rideout and his wife former Miss Anna George were implicated in the murder of George Saxton in Canton.
The city hall in San Francisco, built at a cost of seven million dollars, was formally deemed unsafe by the board of public works yesterday and ordered vacated.
A July St Louis storm drove the excursion steamer Liberty at high speed into a Missouri river dyke near Alton after a wind and rain onslaught that damaged electric wires and buildings. Passengers were moved to safety by the Lucia and Alton boats as debris and hail accompanied the deluge. A wandering man was killed when blown from a wagon by a passing fire engine. The storm raged at thirty miles per hour with thunder, lightning, and 0 inches of rain.
New York July 26 The Press says William H Hearst will be nominated for governor at Carnegie hall on Tuesday September 11 or the next day The nomination will be tendered to Hearst at a mass meeting Madison Square Garden and the Independence League campaign will begin Justice William M Gaynor will not run against Hearst.
Washington July 26 Corporal Tanner, commander in chief of the G A R, denounces abolition of canteen services for national soldiers homes as an insult to veterans and a setback to temperance. He cites veteran and army officer witnesses urging reversal and warns the law will not improve morals.
New York July 26 The executive committee handling a Madison Square Garden reception for William J Bryan on August 30 released part of a letter from Bryan to Alexander Troup New Haven treasurer. It urges that funds come from popular subscriptions with a $50 cap and states larger gifts up to that amount may be accepted. Subscriptions of $5 or more would be publicly listed while under $5 require subscriber consent. The note argues publication of subscriptions serves as a rebuke to Republicans and predicts policy adoption by the next campaign committee.
A report from Las Vegas details an incident where Coe, a local man, allegedly beat a Santa Fe conductor after a dispute over a fare and a missing ticket. He reportedly struck the trainman with a weapon, demanded money back, and faced a hearing after the altercation.
A garbled report describes a dispute over a deal in the city involving Louis Myere Fornoff and Commissioner Myers. It mentions a letter, a judge, a warrant, and an arrest by Fred, with references to Santa Fe, a bond of 9006, and an upcoming appearance before a United States Commissioner. The passage hints at suspicion of guilt and links to a private machine shop and a conspiratorial tone.
James McCarthy shot and killed John Freed after rent quarrel ended eviction. McCarthy fired four rounds. three hit Freed and he died almost instantly. McCarthy surrendered and awaited grand jury action. Nearby, a freight wreck on July 26 in Point Richmond halted traffic as a damaged flange blocked tracks. no immediate repair expected.
Special to the Morning Journal Raton New Mexico July 26 R L Kelley chief locating engineer for St Louis Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coal and Railroad died yesterday when struck by lightning in the creek canyon between Elizabethtown and Cimarron His horse was killed also He was about forty and had worked for the company since January His body was taken to Cimarron and then prepared for burial at Florence Colorado where his home is located Also included is the Interstate Commerce Commission railway accident bulletin for the three months ending March 31 1906 reporting 18296 total casualties 1126 killed 17170 injured and detailing passenger and employee deaths in derailments and collisions.
A messenger reports sheriff and six Milwaukee soldiers clashing with outlaw John Dietz. One soldier died after being shot twice. Dietz’s ally was shot in the head and dragged inside. Dietz remains fortified in his camp as a new battle looms. doctors head to the scene.
In San Francisco on July 26, a major military investigation and a grand jury inquiry were ordered into the disappearance of nine wagon loads of liquor sent from the Moulder School warehouse to Jefferson Park hospital store room for relief. Major General Greeley directed Lt. Col. John P. Wiasser to trace every bottle and determine if liquor intended for relief was trafficked. Foreman J. F. Brannan vows to uncover the missing whiskey, potentially implicating high command and civilians in distribution of relief supplies. Meanwhile, reports show 17,400 refugees registered across camps with only 399 on the sick list.
Public Printer Stillings suspended Assistant Foreman W. A. Miller of the bindery at the government printing office on charges of insubordination and insolence. Miller was previously central to the 1963 open shop order, had been suspended and expelled from the Bookbinders' union, then reinstated by a July 1963 presidential order after Miller appealed.
In Shreveport on July 26 a Black man named Joe Wesley allegedly murdered merchant J W Bolin in Bolin's shop with a Winchester, claiming Bolin came to collect a grocery bill. In Flov?ence, J P Inman died after being locked inside a cold storage room during repairs, with lungs and brain affected.
In New York on July 26 the plan to seek a lunacy commission to claim Harry Thaw is insane was abandoned by his backers. Former Judge Olcott and Terrence J. McManus say the motion would fail, so Thaw will face trial as planned. Hartridge will offer the emotional insanity plea. Olcott represents Mrs William Thaw to safeguard Thaw’s interests.
W J Bryan met King Edward at Buckingham Palace in a private audience arranged by Ambassador Reid. The informal talk centered on peace and the Inter-Parliamentary Union conference, with the king expressing strong support. About eighty Inter-Parliamentary Union members attended a subsequent throne room reception.
Pilgrims recount three miracles at St Anne's Grotto in Kankakee Illinois as Miss Barbara Bertoncelo walks unassisted after seventeen years, Miss Mayme Chaney recovers from nine years of poison ivy, and Mrs A F Page leaves bed after a year. Over four thousand attended including 1200 from Chicago for the shrine visit.
Sacramento July 26 a westbound mall train struck and killed 9% year old Alexander Duncan Rose who was deaf and mute as he attempted to erase the Southern Pacific track east of the city. He attended the institution for the deaf, dumb and blind.
Pittsburg July 26 after adjournment in the Hartje divorce case Mary Scott Hartje was attacked on the street as a crowd watched. The incident occurs as testimony centers on a coachman’s story and a potential witness named Josephine Wright denying Hartje’s visits.
Proportional grain rates to be reduced to cents on wheat and 5 cents on corn and other grains. Announcement made at Chicago and Western Railway offices with inquiries confirming cuts would be met. About 200000 bushels of Kansas City wheat were offered to the Chicago market today.
Berlin reports that negotiations are under way among German and Austrian employers to form an international union to protect employers from organized labor. The plan includes funding for companies facing strikes and aims to curb labor actions sending large delegations abroad. In Kentucky, Ned Baker was killed at Ed Arla han’s home during a gathering linked to the Hargis feud, marking a third fatality in a town feud since legal action began.
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