12 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
1
Perpetrator testifies on the stand admitting numerous thefts described as cheap crimes. He proclaims himself a coward who feared to kill a man during the spree.
In Boise Idaho on June 11 Marty Orchard testifies amid a long cross examination by the Haywood defense. The proceedings reveal alleged plots to dynamite a boarding house housing non union men and to kill Governor Peabody and other officials. Orchard describes how he and Steve Adams plotted and carried out thefts and attempted bombings while denying direct pay from Haywood or Moyer during the 1904 05 winter. The testimony also covers prior schemes, weapon manufacture, and money arrangements as defense seeks to cast doubt on the informant’s credibility.
Two six shooters found on Harry Orchard during his arrest for the Steunenberg assassination have been traced to the George Tritch Hardwire Company of Denver. The weapons were reportedly purchased by George A. Pettibone and identified by a detective who checked the firm’s sales records.
The Secretary of War informs all state and territorial governors that on January 21 next militia organizations must conform to the discipline of the regular and volunteer armies under the Dick militia act. Failure to comply may debaar state from the two million dollar annual militia appropriation.
Nicaragua and El Salvador are at war after revolutionaries captured Acajutla port. General Manuel Rivas led forces from Corinto on the gunboat Momeometambe armed by Nicaragua, with Zelaya's government cited as backing. Acajutla is a Pacific seaport near Sonsonate with rail links to Guatemala.
A severe automobile collision in the Portierse part of Indianapolis today left two dead and several injured. The wreck involved a car masking as a work vehicle and a second vehicle on Thirty-eighth Street at College Avenue. Names of the deceased include Mrs Emma Okues, an elderly resident, and Mr Thomas Wolaver of Indianaplis.
Santa Fe dispatch details a political maneuver surrounding the New Mexico penitentiary. Acting Governor Raynolds seeks to remove Superintendent Arthur Trefford while Attorney General George W. Prichard, aligned with the Bursum faction, is tasked to report on Trefford’s conduct and management. The piece notes Prichard’s alleged bias but expects a fair, unprejudiced finding. It also mentions potential successors and ongoing gang influence shaping the probe.
June 10 The supreme court affirmed a five year term in the state penitentiary for Mrs AmeIe Mirncomm, convicted of manslaughter in Mississippi. The ruling notes sympathy for the appellant, but upholds the sentence and mentions governor's clemency power.
Paris June 11 cabinet council discussed wine frauds and promised to remit land taxes for five years to wine growers who abandon grape cultivation for other crops. Finance Minister Callaux urged growers to aid the drive against fraud and help expose wholesale buyers demanding adulterated wine.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra attended a gala performance when a sudden death occurred in the royal box. General Arthur B. A. Bleie and Coronet Ue patra were among those affected as the king departed to learn more.
Naval Secretary Metcalf and aides sail from James River to Jamestown Island aboard the Maple to search for a cabinet officer missing since yesterday. If no word by daylight, the naval tug Pomatant will steam up the James to determine the cause of the disappearance.
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