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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
1
A masterful defense argument by lawyer GroWo features bitter denunciation and sarcasm aimed at the prosecution. The portrayal centers on a Calhoun case with charged courtroom rhetoric and pointed critique of the state's case strategy.
In San Francisco a crowded court watched Patrick Calhoun defend against bribery charges as A. A. Moore wraps up his eight hour opening for the United Railroads case. Spectators packed Carpenter Hall, police kept order, and courtroom tension rose with each passing hour as the defense laboriously challenged prosecution witnesses and cited figures from Spreckels to figures of public trust.
A wreck occurred a short distance west of Waverly early today. Many passengers were shaken and cut by flying glass. Three people were brought to the hospital in this city with injuries not judged serious.
The mystery around the steamer Nanticoke and the Dispatch ends as the state department confirms the vessels were purchased by the Venezuelan government. The Justice Department orders agents to stop observations and return to Washington.
Holbrook Arizona June 16 F M Zuck long prominent Holbrook citizen and past grand master of the Arizona Masons dies after a several weeks illness The cause listed as heart failure from a paralytic stroke she survived by a widow two daughters and one son The funeral with Masonic honors planned for June 18 with lodge representation from across the territory
Elmira New York dispatch notes a passenger train bound west, train number percent, reporting delay or pass status. Details are incomplete but indicate a June 16 timetable entry with routing and service status.
State Department notes satisfactory progress in negotiations to protect rights of financiers in the United States as American bankers seek participation in a 827 400 000 loan for the Hankow See Chuen railway project. Berlin and Pekin dispatches indicate European bankers and German officials favor American involvement and await actions to ensure American financing interests.
Captain Samuel Here, famed for his rescue work after the Blacuin disaster, has been appointed a life-saver at Denver City Park, reflecting recognition of his brave service and local hero status.
A two year old chief named Adama Boon reportedly drowned this afternoon at Fort Lawton in Cali. Details are unclear as investigators work to verify the circumstances of the incident.
Edward Payson Weston arrives in Wasatch Utah at dawn after covering 44 miles from Spring Valley Wiesimee. He travels steadily and continues his cross country trek as scheduled.
Morse, a former banker convicted of misappropriating funds, was released on bail of 125 dollars pending appeal in the U S circuit court. Twenty five friends including Frank A Muhney and Augustus Van Wyck vouched for him. He faces a possible new trial or affirmation of a 15 year sentence.
Chicago June 16 W H H Clark a conspirator in the alleged plot to smuggle Chinese into the United States from Mexico testified for the government. He described conversations with a car cook on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and said he received money supplied by Jobo Holtzel another conspirator who has pleaded guilty.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the state primary election law unconstitutional. It marks the third such law struck down, as Chicago politicians allegedly facing election fraud indictments seek relief amid the ruling.
On June 16 F Augustus Heinas his brother Arthur P Heinse and Capion Warfield former director of Pulted Copper were arraigned and pled not guilty to federal indictments. District Attorney Wee said a trial date may be set for Monday. Defendants posted 2000 bail each.
Tokyo June 6 Former View President Watchbanks was entertained yesterday by the Kyiv governor while en route to Kobe. The distinguished traveler received the mayor of Osaka’s address and was driven to his Kobe hotel.
The governor arrived and was welcomed by the mayor and council. At Robe Mr Fairbanks addressed assembled school teachers and the Christian Girls' School observers.
President James McRea of the Pennsylvania Railroad was named agent for the Alaska-Pacific Exposition negotiations with Philadelphia for loan of the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia opposition existed but McRea pledged to secure and personally oversee the talks to obtain the priceless artifact.
Honolulu June 16 Dr Thomas Greene reports from Japan that 200 Chinese laborers and artisans were deported from Yamauchi the capital of a southwestern prefecture under a secret decree allowing provincial governors to expel undesirables. He says the action sets a precedent embarrassing Tokyo over the American immigration issue.
Testimony in a New York divorce case reveals repeated accounts by former servants of Mrs. Katharine Clemmensould Gould's drunken outbursts and harsh language at Castle Gould Virginia. Witnesses describe her intoxicated conduct, abusive commands, and a coachman saving her from a doorway fall as she swore at staff and attempted risky drives.
Dayton gears up for a two day celebration in honor of Wilbur and Orville Wright. The city decorates to reflect aeronautical aims as planners anticipate a Wright ceremony response. Wrights, busy packing for Washington flights, are expected to proceed with government demonstrations next week.
Police Captain William C. Taylor was seriously wounded and John T. Williams, a cement worker, was nearly killed after a drunken assailant terrorized the neighborhood in a pit road area. The man fired at children and civilians before being subdued.
In Buffalo on June 11 police chiefs in large cities faced sharp attack from an immigrant section during the National Conference on Charities and Corrections. Mr. G. C. Kunge of St. Louis led the critique and will be a delegate to next year’s conference.
New Mexico lawyer and his son are defendants in a suit to recover a commission on the sale of the Tierra Amarilla Grant. The action alleges Catron of Santa Fe and others owe $56 000 for the sale of land described as a tract of about 54 000 acres in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico sold to Chama Valley Land Company and others including John E F Andrus of New York Thor Brothers of Minneapolis and RK Marti of Kansas City.
Court hears testimony on Mrs. Gould intoxication and Carlson employment terms at Castle Gould. Judge will decide if the $4,000 allowance to Mr. Shearn suffices for recompense as the trial drags into a week or more with many witnesses expected.
A Cerrillos woman suffered severe burns when her dress caught fire while lighting a kitchen stove. Medical help arrived within five minutes and efforts to ease her suffering continue with uncertain outcome. The incident occurred this morning in High Champaign.
Honolulu dispatch reports no new developments in the Japanese strike as leaders await Ambassador Takahira response to arrest warrants and seizure orders. Small groups resume work, while police maintain precautions. A looming demonstration is feared with imminent arrival of Japanese critics and the Admiral Téhli squadron.
Bryan will be asked by the local Chautauqua committee to perform a Roosevelt style climb next week. He is to lecture Tuesday afternoon and visit Grand Lake Colorado on Wednesday, with a possible night stay. If he consents a hurried trip to Spring would follow to scale 1,400 feet to Craigs station to catch the Moffat road train at 9 34.
Washington June 16 the taft tariff message urged taxing corporate earnings and allowing an income tax without court interference. Senate party lines held as Republicans opposed advancing the measure while Democrats backed it. The finance committee's Philippine duty and zinc ore provisions drew close votes and were largely adopted after amendments.
Worthington June 16 President Yaft submitted to Congress a message urging a constitutional amendment to grant the national government an income tax without apportionment. He argues tariff revision, court decisions stripping Federal power, and risks of awaiting state ratification as delaying the reform.
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