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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
1
A domestic assault case centers on Howard Gould charged with assaulting his wife. The wife testifies while a witness recounts her fondness for liquor and the tense marital dispute.
Cross examination of the defense and witnesses focuses on Mrs. Gould's alleged intoxication and abusive conduct. Melville Chapman testifies to repeated drunken episodes aboard the Gould yacht Niagara and her threats during cruises while Nicoll accuses the defense of blackmail tactics in the case.
Harrisburg Pa June 17 The state board of pardons late today recommended a pardon for James Ro Gentry the actor serving a life sentence for the murder of Madge Yorke the artist.
Telegraph advices report the American steamer San Juan ashore at the mouth of Carabenian harbor on Samea Island. Unknown if crew or cargo are affected.
A large public barbecue marked the opening of the new Monterey area townsite Manteres Vile 2 in Tularewa district. About 750 visitors from El Paso and surrounding areas attended as Tularewa Townsite Co sold over 150 lots. Postmaster Jeffries appointed, First National Bank of Monterey to organize, and a new reservoir will supply domestic and irrigation water. Building contracts and a posterized town plans proceed, with rapid word of a full town development in weeks.
New York June 17. The AFL executive council planned action to end labor strife in New Orleans. John Mitchell Joseph Valentine and John Lennon were appointed to visit New Orleans and held a conference with firemen and brewery workers to address jurisdictional disputes among the various unions.
National labor commissioners at the closing session elect Charlie P Nell as president. The organization changes its name to the International Association of the Bureau of Labor.
San Francisco special wire reports closing arguments in the Patrick Calhoun bribery case as prosecutor Heney volleys with fiery rhetoric. He links Calhoun to labor union graft and rails at political bosses, urging the jury to convict while detailing witnesses and the trial's five month course.
Reports from The Morning Journal reveal a possible fall shakeup in the United States Reclamation Service. Director F.4 Newell may retire with Thompson of Seattle slated as successor while Moressen, head of the legal department, could be replaced by A Campbell of New Mexico. The attorney general and senators weigh in on Newell's removal.
The pope received Monsignor Kennedy rector of the American College in Rome in private audience and congratulated him on the college's golden jubilee. Also present were Auxiliary Archbishop Corigan and Bishop Chattard, who met with the pope.
In a Senate debate June 17 Senator Brown of Nebraska argued wood pulp and print paper are cheaper in the United States than Canada, urging free paper on the tariff to aid labor and reduce costs. Senators Aldrich Hale and others disputed the wage and production cost claims, noting House testimony may be inaccurate. The discussion spanned two hours with Democrats present as Brown continued his amendment for free paper, while the window grace schedule and related committee items were adopted.
Washington June 17 The finance committee considers delaying action on the income tax until tariff schedules are finished. Taft backs a corporate earnings tax and a constitutional amendment to allow a direct tax without apportionment. Democratic caucus signals support for the administration plan, while discussions continue on Halley and Aldrich amendments and the Wickersham draft.
Washington June 17 The senate committee on finance will not present an amendment placing duty on petroleum products. The move signals delay in any immediate tariff change while discussions continue among lawmakers and industry groups.
A proposed Senate amendment by Senator Penrose would set a one half cent per gallon tax on crude oil and a twenty five percent ad valorem on refined petroleum products including gasoline engine fuel naphtha and paraffin with no drawback on petroleum. The plan is expected to be accepted by Chairman Aldrich.
In Washington on June 17 a House clash over Rep Hall of Tennessee's bid to demand State Department data on wages and production costs abroad except Germany. Chairman Payne cites confidentiality. vote 102 to 87 to table or adjourn as Hull raises a quorum issue and the session ends with adjournment at 2:24 pm.
Jerome Gompers denounces court injunctions as he leaves for Europe to study immigrant conditions and foreign competition. The AFL leader, feted by the federation, vows to uphold constitutional rights despite legal limits, while District Attorney Jerome praises his persistence and candid remarks.
French merchant federations lodge protest with interior finance and foreign affairs ministers against listing of steel on the Paris bourse. The action mirrors the Purges of France committee stance and marks a coordinated opposition from business groups.
Patches from Helsingfors confirm the British steamer Woodburn of New Castle was fired on by a Russian squadron in Pitkipas bay where Davperor Nicholas and Emperor Wilhelm met aboard an Imperial yacht. A blank charge then two shells hit the Woodburn penetrating bulkheads and boiler. engineer wounded in the leg. He was taken aboard the Russia cruiser Asia for treatment. repairs made and ship sailed for home tonight.
Whitefield & id of New Castle reports telegram from Captain Robertson dated Frederikeham confirming an attack by a Russian warship on the British steamer Woodburn near Viborg. No official statements yet from the British Foreign Office or the Russian authorities.
The German imperial yacht Hohenzollern with Emperor William aboard joined the Russian squadron carrying Emperor Nicholas to meet aboard the Pfiondart. The monarchs greeted warmly and exchanged honors as their entourages attended a dinner on the Hohenzollern.
A June dispatch from Frederikshavn reports Emperor Nicholas aboard the German imperial yacht Standart. Emperor William meets the Russian sovereign, they exchange greetings as a band plays the Russian and German anthems. The visit lasts about thirty minutes with an on board reception afterward.
Two youths under nineteen, Harry Mailler and Richa Howard, were arraigned by US Commissioner Peacock for counterfeiting. A full counterfeit press and over two hundred bogus coins were found. the youths said they would soon produce half dollars. Authorities believe many counterfeit coins were placed in circulation. In London, Ida Wynne, daughter of the outgoing American consul general, wed Hugh Besnard French, first lieutenant in the Seventh Dragon Guards, with a reception at the Bavay Hotel.
Storms lash the Sangk district causing widespread property damage and multiple deaths. A barn sheltering fifty people was struck. ten men were killed and many homes were damaged by lightning during the June storms in Vienna.
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