15 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
1
Prosecutors believe Pettibone is closely connected to a dynamite and poisoning plot in San Francisco. The case centers on his links to key figures and events uncovered in investigation and public records.
The Morning Journal reports the trial features testimony linking George Pettibone and Harry Orchard to a Denver store purchase tied to the murder plot. Officials present letters and registered mail records from 1904 to corroborate Orchard’s narrative while defense questions timing and names.
Witnesses described the June explosion at the Vindicator mine and the chaotic aftermath. Testimony focused on powder storage, labor strikes, and Pinkerton involvement with witnesses and arrests. Legal maneuvering and late day adjournment left several testimonies unsettled.
A battered report notes Mexican fugitive Yesae Jone 14 suspected of seeking asylum in Canada. It mentions authorities in Mexico pursuing him and signals possible political asylum procedures. The article references Villareal and Aga, with unclear timeline and offshore movements.
Washington June 34 The appeal by Henry Plan Pipes president of the Waters and Pipes company asks the U S Supreme Court to overturn a Missouri court decision. The petition seeks habeas corpus relief arguing extradition to Texas is improper and demands a writ directing Missouri authorities to free a detainee.
Western Federation of Miners votes to aid the Bisbee strike with board action and assigns a delegate. The session notes wage campaigns in Joplin and reports revolting conditions in Mesaba Minnesota camps. Reports of flag day honor and press access are addressed amid internal tensions.
Helen Hurley, a widow, allegedly tried to stabbed herself and others with a carving knife after seeking pardon for a supposed sin of marrying rather than becoming a nun. She knelt at the cathedral altar before returning to her lodgings where authorities detained her. her husband died about a year ago and she worked as a domestic.
A distraught man claiming to be the killer confessed to fatally shooting Jack Klotten in Whiteville Delaware. Police and state authorities seek further details as investigations continue. Attorney Francis Jane and Albert M. Jota are connected to the Schmits case as counsel for the prosecution. Hiram Julieon, eminent California attorney, died last night at Fabelle Hospital from heart disease.
The report details alleged offers of money to witnesses in the Trelford case, with figures discussed for testifying and for potential penalties. It notes officials and lawyers involved and debates over permissible expenses and compensation in the inquiry.
Mayor Eugene Schmitz, convicted of extortion, remains in sheriff custody. Bail hearing set before Judge Dunne. prosecutors challenge bail. If bail denied, duties would transfer to Supervisor James Gallagher amid graft case investigations.
San Francisco Mayor Schmitz was convicted last night of extortion and asked Judge Dunne to grant bail until sentencing on June 27. The court ruled he should be jailed without bail. Assistant District Attorney Heney stated the mayor becomes mayor in name only upon conviction, and he cannot be ousted until a higher court sustains the conviction. If imprisoned, the board of supervisors must choose an acting mayor from among their members, as the term could end before review.
Mutal abrogation ends Harriman and Rock Island joint control of the Chicago and Alton railroad. Stockholders will manage the property while policy shifts from the joint custody agreement. Officials note stockholders to elect a board. criticism centers on Harriman management and financial dealings.
Kansas City dispatch reports a clash between Missouri freight and two cent fare laws and federal orders. Circuit courts in Kansas City and St Louis issued injunctions, while Judge McPherson in federal court postponed railroads case to tomorrow, preserving status quo to avoid further confusion. May Sutton advances in Beckenham tennis semi finals against Mrs. Low.
Tokyo notes the core nuclear report on the San Francisco incident remains unsensational. Opinion leaders urge authorities to remove doubts quickly to avoid public suspense and suggest potential entente moves with the United States. A separate Sicily eruption near Stromboli caused alarm but no damage.
The Interior Ministry shows no intention to concede to municipal challenges in Argueiras as officials hope Premier Chlemenooad will maintain municipal responsibility. Despite pressures, several municipalities have sent designations to the government, seeking action through the chamber of deputies.
A transformed passage describes official financial measures and treasury instruments used to address economic questions. It mentions various actors and a sequence of state actions, emphasizing fiscal strategy and regulatory context without sensational detail.
Washington officials warn of a violent summer in Central America as Mexico and the United States fail to quell revolts. The dispute centers on a peace plan and a proposed general conference for stabilizing the region amid tension with Nicaragua and Zelaya.
Newport News reports a launch from the battleship Minnesota found in 27 feet of water about 1,600 yards west by south of Fort Wood. Three bodies protruded from beneath canvas as divers noted a tow line. Officials expect more casualties as the canvas remains secured and a recovery effort proceeds at dawn.
Reports from Monterey indicate a general earthquake shock that struck the states of Guerrero Puebla and Oaxaca last night. No lives lost and only limited property damage reported to date.
Reported halt in a penitentiary investigation with Attorney General George W. Prichard and Dr. Knapp as key figures. Notes that Prichard must attend a Denver public lands convention, delaying proceedings for several days while investigators gather needed evidence and await further orders.
A cloudburst near Tilford washed out roads and bridges. Five lives were reported lost as the North Western line suffered severe washouts closing traffic north of the city for hours.
Heavy rains in Wednesday and Thursday flood western Pennsylvania suburbs of Pittsburg causing an estimated property loss near 300000 dollars. The water is subsiding.
A collision occurred on the Sunset line between the Southern Pacific Sonnet Express and the westbound Golden State Limited near Deming. Both locomotives suffered severe damage and overturned. passengers were shaken and bruised with one fatality and Wilcox badly hurt. An open switch caused the crash.
Early today a blaze destroyed four houses in the White Water settlement near Martino Ohio. Three elderly women Mrs K fear Katherine Stereff and Mrs Middielon died from suffocation while others and two men were seriously injured. Washington June 13 Senate military committee adjourned its investigation of Brownsville affair with no subcommittee sent to Texas.
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