06 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
1
Courtroom testimony reveals a string of killings linked to the Western Federation of Miners chief. Harry Orchard testifies to murders as sensational details unnerve the public and shock jurors. A hired thug describes destroying Independence Depot with fourteen men killed in the blast.
Orchard detailed a wide conspiracy to kill Governor Peabody of Colorado, and depicted a network including Haywood Pettibone and Adams. He described planning to bomb mines and assassinate officials, with payments and travel across Denver Cripple Creek and San Francisco as the case moved toward closer scrutiny.
The report mentions a Philadelphia capitalist, aged 65, dying of heart failure on the street. It also notes an earthquake in Guayaquil with two shocks, rumors of a Portuguese dynastic revolution, and new election plans for November. Pittsburg reports meat prices rising five to ten cents per pound.
A fishing party at Wunder Lake eight miles southeast of Page Nebraska capsized an overloaded boat killing four people including Clinton Bamnson Morris Samson Blanche Tracy and Alice Dunne. Eight others survived and the coroner ruled overloading the craft caused the tragedy.
A circular titled An appeal to soldiers distributed at Aldershot urged soldiers to seek abolition and reorganization of the national army. It claimed military law is rotten and called for trial by court martial to be abolished. The piece reflects unionist and democratic federation rhetoric aimed at soldiers. King Edward and Queen Alexandra to visit Ireland in early July, surprising many who followed Irish unrest.
The railroad men of Kilé strike for better wages and shorter hours, causing all trains to stop. A London Telegram notes possible meeting between King Edward and Patrick Pearse at Christiana, but no confirmation.
In Orizaba on June 5 twenty two textile mill strikers were deported to Quintana Roo for punishment after being moved from prison to a waiting freight car. Many workers have returned to work and mills largely resumed operation.
Han F Pranelaco reports the U S army transport Thomas sailed for Manila via Honolulu and Guam with the Twenty sixth Infantry and Tenth Cavalry troops. It includes Colonel Dantel H Brush of the Twenty fourth Infantry and Major Zorres, inspector general Bertin, among others. Additional details note a prior imprisonment in a separate matter.
New York June 5 The Dervish of the Corinthian Yacht Club Massachusetts led a fleet in the ocean yacht race to Bermuda as winds shifted. The Dervish raced toward Bootle light, with rivals close behind as a twelve knot southeaster churned the seas. The Hyperion trailed the leaders while the two other yachts, Lik a and Hema, fought in the wake, under the yacht clubs eyp Proceeding stars and charts indicate a brisk start and strategic tacking.
A Turkish smugglers vessel with arms bound for Tripoli exploded near Port Zarzissner. The captain killed himself and many crew and eighty fishermen perished as armed sponge boats tried to board. The blast damaged the vessel and the sea area was rocked for miles.
In Giardina Sicily on June 5 villagers attempted to lynch a priest after he denounced Garibaldi as a spurious hero. The abbe had to seek policemen protection to flee the mob.
Leavenworth Kansas June report says H C Tucker Jr secretary of Uncle Sam Oil was sentenced to three months in county jail for contempt after filing a sensational affidavit alleging a conspiracy between federal judges Pollock Melherson and Piystlipes and Standard Oil to ruin Uncle Sam Oil. Judge Hook derided the affidavit as a media stunt and struck it from the record.
Former commissioner of immigration and later special agent named chief of the Information Bureau in Washington with a salary of 2100 and a two year term. He will oversee correspondence with states and territories to direct alien distribution and inform officials. health reportedly improved ahead of appointment dated December 14.
Assistant District Attorney Heney opened the case charging Mayor Schmitz and Ruef with a systematic blackmail scheme through the police commission. Former Police Commissioner Reagan testified on relations with the mayor and discussed licenses and alcohol figures in 1904.
East Lake City reports W Risden a railroad worker killed himself by lying under a moving truck in Rio Grande yards after three failed attempts to be run down. His neck broken and engines stopped before contact. Washington union switchmen ordered him from the yards. Also notes the June wedding of Helen Dent Wrenehall and Chaffee K Grant, with plans to reside in California after a trip.
Lincoln Neb June 5 Union Pacific Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads protested the two cent passenger rate law to the Nebraska state railway commission claiming the measure reduces revenue and will be challenged in court. Burlington and other lines are expected to join the contest.
Milwaukee Mayor Becker will continue as chief executive through the end of the term despite an offer of 31,000 a week. He declines the higher salary from the stage and returns to his civic duties in Milwaukee.
Allentown Pennsylvania June 5. Incendiary fires struck three sites in the Dusinem district causing significant damage. A showroom, a furniture factory named Heifricn OH, and a residence were damaged in a coordinated arson attempt. Total losses estimated at 125000 dollars.
Dispatch from Mexico City reports twelve of nineteen men condemned by a Guatemala court martial for an alleged assassination attempt on President Cabrera will be executed. Eleven are Guatemalans. two Italians and one Spaniard also face lengthy sentences. one Mexican was exonerated and another sentenced to fifteen years. The State Department declined to comment.
A 225000 pound clip of wool sold in Buffalo Wyoming at 22 7 8 cents per pound. Buyers had offered 1 1/2 to 1 cent above average price, but the Wyoming Wool Growers' association urged growers to hold for firmer terms.
Special agents under Field Chief Defenders of the general land office are in Alamogordo district pursuing land frauds. Indictments have been returned in U S court against several individuals for land law violations and possible sensational developments may follow. A well known Otero County man is rumored to be charged with trying to intimidate settlers. No names released yet.
J M Sullivan of the Sullivan Trust company of Goldfield Nevada was arrested on a civil warrant in New York in a suit by Frank Colton of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania seeking 162709 par value for stock in the Bullfrog Rush Mining company Colton says he bought 102700 shares for 41215 and was promised the stock was worth at least par The company is in receivership and Sullivan Trust acted as promoter Colton alleges he was offered to redeem shares for stock in other Sullivan companies and refused when told the mine ore was exhausted.
Three hundred farmers join a large drive to eradicate pests as nearly a thousand rabbits are surrounded and killed in a valley enclosure. Water barriers confine the pests while a mob of farmers works to remove the threat to fertile lands.
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