11 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
1
Confessed thug held incommunicado in Boise jail as officers believe state may lack his testimony. Officials expect legal proceedings to proceed without his cooperation.
Cross-examiners portray Harry Orchard as boasting of crimes he imagines, seeking to undermine his credibility by linking him to a broad conspiracy. They argue Orchard fabricates offenses from dynamiting to assassinations while denying ties to Haywood Moyer Pettibone and Detective McPartland.
In Concord a probate dispute over Mary B moves to a master in chancery per Judge Chamberlain in the superior court. The hearing concluded with relatives of Mrs Hildy described as next friends seeking to bring the suit, but the motion was dismissed for lack of good faith. A guardian or custodian is expected to be named this week.
A United States district court dismissed the bill of complaint filed against the Chivalro and New York Electric company on Saturday. This disposes of the wait for appointment of revelver.
A Japanese deputation urged the Progressive party council to grant Japanese the same rights as Europeans, citing American anti Japanese measures and alleged influence from Mayor Sohmita after a Germany trip. Reports link Hawaiian sugar interests to anti Japanese funding and note the issue could shape the upcoming general election platforms.
The Japanese Association of America denounces cables claiming coast Japanese allied with progressives to topple Japan's ministry. A representative says no alliance exists and emphasizes immigration issues and opposition to anti Japanese laws. Noda’s Washington visit aims to explain affairs and ease sentiment. Ambassador Ackil may visit San Francisco to foster better relations. Yamachin's view has no link to association affairs.
Washington dispatch says Viscount Aoki refused to discuss the Japanese American incidents and urged against embassy statements on Japanese political developments. State Department notes evolving details from Dietrich Devlin’s report on Japanese restaurants and baths, with no policy change expected.
Reports allege Japanese funds on the Pacific coast backed by the progressives to overturn the Santini regime and press for naturalization rights in the United States. Takashi and Japanese officials claim conflicting positions with Ambassador Aoki and Secretary Straus over the exclusion clause and a potential new treaty.
D B Richardson foreign secretary to the Japanese Consulate and United States District Attorney Devlin met privately in San Francisco after a Tokyo cable message. Officials say details of the restaurant wrecking case were discussed, and Richardson said his report with exhaustive evidence would reach the cabinet soon. Richardson later left the consulate, with officials denying knowledge of his whereabouts.
New York June 10 The marriage of Mrs Mary Pepper to Edward Ward Vanderbilt prompts a supreme court inquiry. Minerva Vanderbilt and siblings seek a commission to study Vanderbilt's mental condition alleging Pepper influenced his actions. Affidavits claim a spirit named Bright Myers and alleged Indian epilepsy affected judgment. Hearing adjourned.
Missouri officials seek federal court injunction to block enforcement of the new two cent fare law after legislative action. Chinese nationals in El Paso face forced internment amid a tense border context.
Judge Dunne sustains defense objection halting further prosecution evidence in the extortion case against Mayor Eugene Schmitz. The defense aims to present evidence of ulterior motives in license cases, with trial adjourned to tomorrow morning. Ruef will not be called. Camile Mailehebeau testified briefly as last witness.
The Pria comm Anne hotel at Virginia Beach was destroyed by fire in the kitchen early today. In two hours the hotel and adjoining buildings were wiped out. About 110 people employed there escaped except a chambermaid and John Eaton the white steward. Karl Bosehe a young merchant from Richmond rushed from room to room awakening guests and may have saved many lives. The property loss is $145000 with $84000 insured. The safe with valuables was not locked and valuables were taken.
Morning Journey Special reports the capture and death of a suspect in the Northern Pacific bandit case. A lone fugitive, Megy Sherk dub, was killed during the pursuit near Cheyenne, as authorities confirm no further identifications. Neighbors relay details by telephone of the incident and the pursuit.
The Morning Journal reports Spain will mirror England at The Hague on arms limits and naval policy. Senor Villa Vrutia leads Spanish plenipotentiaries and may back England’s stance on private property immunity at sea and a joint maximum armament based on population and territory. Portugal aligns with Britain, while Spain may push for a permanent international tribunal at The Hague.
French wine activists trigger a civil movement as mayors from Narbonne to Perpignan resign, hoisting the French flag in protest. Crowds gather. no disorders reported as deputies debate a wine adulteration bill expected to be clarified by Finance Minister Carax.
The Melted Brae government files three suits against prominent Tulea citizens alleging fraud in connection with the purchase of town lots under Creek treaty terms. Plaintiffs claim defendants used nominees to hold property while real owners suffer losses valued at about one hundred thousand dollars. Names linked include Vote, Dutch Sears, Win Strike, Kaiterdem and Abe. The suits cite wage and shipowner actions influencing the dispute.
A Mexico City agent reports heavy border mobilization on the Guatemalan frontier with 10 000 troops ready pending a presidential word. Hundreds of Guatemalans cross into Mexico daily while border trade stalls and trains run to Mulgtla. Spies are seized as authorities push countermeasures. President Cabrera assassination rumors denied. no foundation found in Oaxaca report.
Denver witnesses the annual meeting of the hospital directors electing old officers and a new executive committee. President Samuel Grabfelder of Philadelphia urged an endowment fund and a post discharge care plan. A bacteriological department was approved as a new improvement. The executive committee plans to meet tomorrow morning to review the president’s recommendations.
New York June 10 F Augustus Heinze testified before acting British consul general Charles Halley in a British Columbia supreme court case. The Columbia and Western railroad seeks 206,000 acres of mining and timber land as part of a 676,000 acre allocation. Heinze claims the land right is reserved and undecided until 1911. The matter stems from a 1906 railway dispute and Heinze’s earlier stake in the project later bought by Canadian Pacific for 800,000 dollars plus land bonuses. The hearing adjourned to Wednesday for final transcript signature.
A June incident reports a police sergeant killed and a soldier wounded, with two detectives mortally wounded amid ongoing violence. The era of terror continues as attackers remain at large and authorities pursue suspects.
A premature blast at Pedro Miguel on the canal occasioned instant deaths of seven men and left several others injured. A similar blast at the same location had killed four men recently.
A 22 year old Black man named Wilson was shot and killed near Cobb. Reportedly a mob lynched him after an assault attempt on the planter’s daughter. The incident occurred Saturday night and the body was buried locally.
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