08 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
1
Cross examination of a confessed thug reveals he was hired by both sides in the miners war. The proceedings suggest he acted as an asset for competing factions, influencing tensions and the course of events.
The Morning Journal reports William Haywood and Moyer's allies probing Harry Orchard’s testimony in court. Defense questions his Cripple Creek sourcing, Vindicator mine bomb plot, and alleged train wreck plans while detailing meetings with Beott, Sterling, and other mine owners officials.
Orchard testified that after his confession he buried an explosive which Pinkerton detectives later found. He described Moyer sending him to Cripple Creek and Ouray to meet with Telluride miners who had been deported to General Wells. Guns were prepared for defense. Moyer was arrested for desecrating the American flag as court adjourned for the day with one session planned tomorrow morning.
Mrs Ida Toney wife of Harry Orchard travels from Cripple Creek to Boise to testify as a defense witness. Friends say she will swear Orchard claimed to be a Pinkerton detective at the time of their marriage and that his home was never searched by the militia despite his status as a strike leader.
Special Dispatch reports Manuel Valenzuela, 24, shot in the heart by Remnaldo Dominguez as he stepped from the Jacobo Armijo saloon in San Antonio. Dominguez surrendered, claiming self defense. Both men had been drinking. motive tied to ongoing tensions between railroad workers and natives. Valenzuela carried a Winchester. shooting follows earlier unrest in the area.
France proposes to use its good offices to help the United States and Japan reach a complete understanding over their Far East interests. Paris says U S should join the ententes guaranteeing status quo to avoid future complications. The Washington reply notes appreciation of France’s friendly offer but declines to take up the mediation.
A representative of Japanese residents in America met the foreign minister Vinowant Mayashi and relayed that Japan would reject the U S proposal for a mutual labor emigration pact and seek to remove the disputed clause in article two of the treaty to be revised in 190 percent. A government envoy may be sent to the United States to study prevailing convictions.
Dayton leaders welcomed the convention of united Commercial Travelers as they urged that Senator Foraker be the next president of the United States. Mayor Wright defended Foraker amid applause while supporters hailed him as a great statesman.
The territorial jury acquitted Jose Gonzales of murder in Las Vegas after a three day trial. Pedro Romero testified to the killing of Fernandes Gonzales, but motive was not proven and Romero’s inconsistent stories weakened the case. The grand jury issued thirty nine indictments this term, including larceny and robberies, with several defendants convicted.
A runaway freight car collided with a Southern Pacific train near Lordsburg New Mexico. Brakeman Isaac Thomas was thrown under cars and severely mangled but survived after an hour of extrication. Other crew escaped with minor injuries.
White House conference with President Roosevelt and cabinet leaders decided Harriman has immunity from criminal prosecution after testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Prosecutions of anthracite coal railroads to begin in Philadelphia within the next week, with attorney general to decide on action once the commission reports.
Report from Santa Fe notes representatives of the leading U.S. book publishers arrive to bid on supplying school books for the territory for the next year. Values estimated between 24000 and 25000 dollars with intense competition among firms. Also mentions royal incident and Moroccan pretender victory.
Kidnapping at St Clement’s Catholic School in Duluth sends hundreds of students and neighbors into pursuit as two men abduct a teacher in a sensational daytime incident. The dramatic escape ends with the carriage fleeing rapidly from the scene.
Washington reports President Monsey Mi bel and Garfeld aides meet with Attorney General Bona pare and Mr Ballinger to discuss policy at the land town conference. Secretary Cardell Me Ttalinger and others head to Denver for the Public Land convention, then Jane tieedehn A Hansen obituary notes.
Elizabeth Patrax Ayres claims civil damages of 100000 against Colonel Hugh Scott and four West Point officers after being barred from the academy grounds. Her husband Lieutenant Colonel Charles G. Ayres backs the suit, filed through New York attorney Mann Trice, citing alleged insults and exclusion. The case hinges on access to the reservation and civil court testimony.
El Paso, Tex June. Three of ten furnaces at the El Paso smelter of the American Smelting and Mining company are running tonight as management secured enough men to restart two shifts. The company offered strikers a 20 cent advance, but they demand 30 cents or $1 50 per day. A few workers accepted, and there has been no disorder since yesterday.
Discovery welcomes man meld to bail for murder of wanderer in Coffeeville Kansas. Dr Valle Burgee a dentist disappeared March 8 believed murdered while serving with Company PF Twenty sixth regiment. Meentiated at Grela homea City March 5 sent to Fort Raw Houston and departed with his regiment. Recruiter fear at Oklahoma City identified the recruit as Dr Burges and a reward offered for his discovery. Cab driver in jail charged with murder.
In San Francisco on June 7, French restaurant owners testifying for the prosecution say they paid a $10,000 protection fund to Ruef and Schmitz and deny threats to revoke licenses. Prosecution seeks circumstantial proof that Ruef and associates acted as agents in securing licenses. The defense argues the case lacks sufficient proof against Mayor Schmitz. Separately, a Swiss dispatch reports Mrs Cart Hall’s death by drowning near Pfaeffikon in Zurich canton.
Popular actress Adna Wallace Wopper of New York is badly injured after an incident on West Thirty third street. Police say she was taken to a hospital for treatment and her condition is listed as serious.
News item reports former Lt Mack Richardson of the 26th U S Infantry died at Fort Sam Houston hospital from morphine and prussic acid poisoning after resigning from the army. He left a note saying the action was inevitable since last November and listed who to notify. The piece also notes a tornado in Perry county with extensive damage and injuries.
A case records a dispute after a mother’s death during a fight with her relative over custody of two young children. The proceedings involve Margaret Corie and her sister Melon, ages 11 and 10, with Uriel alleged as a key figure. The events center on intent and household conflict.
An unidentified diamond merchant was found dead with a crushed skull, the crime scene yielding a bag of valuables worth thousands. Police probe linked to a robbery, as investigators search for suspects and motive amid reports of public utility concerns in Wisconsin.
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