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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
1
Reports from Asiatic Turkey describe Christians starving and living in rags in refugee camps. Aid efforts reach victims as relief agencies coordinate distribution and seek long term support.
Morning Journal report from Reirut describes widespread chaos in Asia Minor. Six thousand troops at Adana fail to safeguard harvesters and relief efforts. crops rot as Turks’s hostility continues and famine looms without stronger governance.
A Turkish embassy report today cites unrest in the Adriatic region with estimates of up to thirty thousand killed. Officials condemn sensational newspaper reports while confirming a court martial in Adana to try those responsible for the Constantine outbreak on April 13.
Reported turnout shows 90 of 1500 strikers at Ewa plantation voting to continue the strike while the remainder favor surrender and return to work tomorrow under the old wage scale.
Dr Haldane Clemenson denied attacking his wife Nora Jane Clemenson claiming innocence as detectives question motives. Parents Ixah and Clemenson say Nora Jane was a good woman amid police weighing suicide as a possibility. Detective Beauchaire returns from the south without locating the alleged affinity.
Boxes marked tomatoes and gloss starch contained old Bourbon whiskey seized in El Reno under orders from U S Attorney John E Emery. The 144 pints arrived from Kansas City, labels were false and the seizure occurred today.
Morning Journal reports four men jailed in Omaha after the Overland Limited train robbery on the Union Pacific. Jack Shelton and Jack Gordon, with Lillien Stephensen, were brought in with two U S deputies and two post office inspectors. Shelton faces federal charges with bond set at 20000. a woman prisoner could not post bond and was held. The four men will be prosecuted. authorities drop the fifth man theory.
An article in the Chronicle reports advocates push for state purchase of idle cable lines. The piece argues public ownership could set a uniform penny per word telegraph rate, citing Australia’s three themes and files as a model and proposing joint American government acquisition of emitting cable properties at valuation to create a nationwide monopoly.
Ten thousand employees of a small plate company face a looming labor dispute with the American Sheet Iron Steel and Tin Workers union. Indications point to a strike beginning July 1 at Wheeling West Virginia and nearby plants in Martin's Ferry and New Castle as management resists union demands.
A New England girl died after lying in a trance for over a month. She showed minimal signs except milk on her lips and four other spells as the fever persisted. The report notes the strange illness and its fatal outcome.
Five masked robbers broke into the Belmont home of 90 year old Mrs Minnie Shea binding and torturing the women. targeting alleged money, they used wire to secure them and burned feet with candles. a lynching threat arose as Miss Minnie Ober escaped to summon help.
The Morning Journal reports five of nine Aero Club balloons started from Indianapolis yesterday have landed in Indiana and Kentucky while several national and Indiana endurance races continue. If remaining balloons drift south they must land near Pensacola, about 675 miles away, risking the 44 hour international record.
The Senate aims to complete the woolen schedule this week as a re enactment of the Dingley rates meets opposition from Progressive Republicans aided by Democrat seniors. Night sessions are planned with a target to vote by July 1 and adjourn shortly after. Charles W Fairbanks leaving Tokyo for southern Japan closes this leg of his world tour with a large diplomatic send off.
In Mexico City on June 6 the Americans from Denver were lavishly hosted after arriving by Pathfinder automobile. A grand ball at the Hotel Genevieve followed, signaling stronger interest in goal rounds. In Washington the 37th quadriennial Seventh Day Adventist conference adjourned after three weeks with over two thousand attendees and a world message delivered by Mrs Emma White.
A Dallas apartment fire claimed the life of eight year old Hershell Donnelly and injured several others as sixty-two residents slept through the blaze. Firefighters conducted thrilling rescues as occupants woke from flames and smoke.
Auburn, June 6. Joe Armee was shot and killed last night on a trolley near town. Mine Bell, a young woman from the area, was found hiding in brush near the scene and confessed when brought to jail that Armee refused to marry her.
The jury returned a guilty verdict today in the murder trial of Elbert Troberts suspect Dasael Geattty of Sturgis. The court determined a possible sentence of five years imprisonment.
Floodwaters from Swollen Creek threaten Salt Lake properties along the railroad yards. The railroad company guards rock and rockwork to prevent further damage. River banks show scattered debris and rising water levels worsen through the day, endangering nearby yards and evidence along Une Street and Crystal Canyon.
Morning Journal Special Leased Wiret cites Washington figures showing national banks collected $4.526 billion in deposits this year surpassing the U S money supply. 165 new banks since May 14 1908 and 71 liquidations. Aggregate capital and profits reach $1.73 billion, up $55.5 million. loans discounts and deposits rise with total resources $774.263 million.
A Methodist church on Central avenue in Austin was burned down today and believed to be incendiary in origin. Nearby Holiness church suffered fire damage earlier, suggesting a linked attack. The Austin church loss is estimated at 475,000 insured.
Walter Wellman and engineer Melvin Mann unveil improvements to their dirigible including movable propellers and an ingenious sun compass. They aim to depart for Spitzbergen in two weeks with the Arctic pole expedition expected to begin in August.
The week’s listings include an ern minstrel show, automobile races on Wednesday, an electric street pageant Tuesday night and news of an attack on Fort Boonesboro Thursday.
Trinidad Colorado June 6 After examining machinery at the Southern Colorado Power company plant officials report the damage from yesterday's fire will not exceed 5,000 dollars and the plant will resume operation within two weeks.
Tokyo June 1 The departure of Rear Admiral Giles B Harper's squadron for Manila was delayed after thefts aboard the Galveston and Denver involved two warrant officers and several sailors. Brass and other engine room materials totaling about 2500 pounds were taken on Decoration Day and sold to Yokohama junk dealers. Value of the material is about 2000 yen or 1000 dollars. Seattle June 6 Chicago business men delegation of the Association of Commerce visited Seattle and were hosted by the Chicago club and Seattle Chamber of Commerce. They toured business and residential districts by car and will meet exposition leaders tomorrow.
John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association forwards data to Senator Root arguing New York papers pay seven times labor costs of mills. He compares newspaper and periodical constituencies to mills and notes higher US paper labor costs, urging protection of forests and printers. The text emphasizes newspapers vital role in disseminating information and aiding government.
Paria to Nancy and other cities to be served by five dirigibles of 60 to 80 meters. Capacities range from 5 600 to 49 600 cubic meters with speeds about 50 km h. The Wille Naney will inaugurate the Paris Nancy route in September under a prize legacy from Henry de La Meurihe.
Thirteen enormous balloons began a global endurance trial from here today. They aim to set records and compete for the International Cup in Switzerland this fall.
Reported stabbing spree ends with Dr Daniel B Hayes dead and John Murphy dead alleged hog butcher blamed for killing five and wounding three others. Cheevers and Joseph Chicosk among victims in critical condition after chaotic scene at Romerville. Spectators describe tense hours as police work continues.
In St Petersburg on June 6 the widow of Father John of Kronstadt died after a day. Father John himself had passed away on January 2.
Tragic fall at the Niagara River lower river brink when a woman leaped toward the falls in a failed suicide attempt. A heroic rescue bid by bystanders came within feet of the cataract before authorities intervened.
Anton Cohen of Buffalo dives into the Niagara River after his wife clings to him near Goat Island. Despite heroic rope rescues by Henry Wallace James Martin and others, his wife drowns and Cohen, unable to save her, survives only to say she died in his arms.
A Margarate excursion steamer, docking at Mandeville on Lake Pontchartrain, sank after a chart error caused panic. Four to seven children were among those drowned or missing, with many rescued or swimming to shore as searchers faced uncertain totals.
Mexico City reports Governor Francisco Cunejo of Bi nalea State died last night in Cullacan. The death ends a long political career and prompts tributes from local officials and party colleagues.
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