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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1911
Page
1
Desperadoes who murdered a deputy and a trainman on the Oregon Short Line are surrounded in a swamp. Federal and local authorities close in as the fugitives resist capture.
Two men robbed a saloon at Monida Idaho and opened fire on Deputy Sheriff Samuel Melton and train conductor William Kidd near Beaver Canyon Idaho. Melton and Kidd were wounded. the suspects fled as posse pursuit began from Spencer and Dubois. Both victims were hospitalized in Pocatello with non fatal injuries.
Sheriffs office reports Conductor William Kidd died in Pocatello hospital. Degury Sheriff Samuel Melton of Spencer Idaho was wounded but expected to recover. Reports say the Spencer party is surrounded near passes from Spencer Dubeis Lima and Monida as a bloodhound train from the Montana penitentiary is awaited.
Bemidji Minn June 17 Dr Dumas mayor of Cass Lake was arrested and freed to duties after arraignment on bonds 5000 Hearing set for June 28 A bold post office safe blow attempt at Poposky Minn wounded bandit Davis remains at large armed with automatic revolver suspected to hide in Poposky woods Superintendent Fielding leads investigation Davis may use suicide to avoid capture
Washington report says the U S Steel investigation will slow for ten days or more due to chairman Representative Stanley being recalled to Kentucky. The house special committee on inquiry will reconvene in Washington early in July.
Sixty Magonistas surrendered to Madero forces for 600 dollars paid to disband. They marched across the border to Calexico, ending the revolt in Lower California as leaders and envoys from Francisco Madero, Jr. arrived.
The White Cross hospital units from Mexico City to Juarez after the May 16 battle are ordered to return to the capital Within a day or two a military hospital remains in Juarez for wounded under treatment A passenger train will depart Sunday for Chihuahua marking the first train out since flood stoppage Regular schedules on the Mexican Central line will be restored as far as Chihuahua by Sunday evening
A violent hail and wind storm struck Naravisa on June 1 causing extensive damage. The First National Bank window and New Mexico News front were smashed, lumber yard buildings wrecked, and the King hotel along with many shops and homes damaged. Vegetables destroyed and poultry killed as streets flooded and roads washed out.
Morning Journal reports Francisco I. Madero grapples with Emiliano Zapata as Morelos unrest grows. Zapata's 1000-strong force is accused of brigandage, train robberies, and violence. A mass Morelos protest plans to pressure Madero, who weighs diplomacy versus firm action.
The Minnesota Progressive League executive committee adopted a resolution endorsing Robert M. La Follette as the Progressive presidential candidate. The action aims to rally progressive organizations across the state in support. The move marks the opening phase of efforts to challenge President Taft for the Republican delegation from Minnesota.
Three hundred eighty nine marksmen have entered the Grand American handicap shoot in Columbus Ohio set to start next Thursday. Noted entrant Topper Weine of San Antonio Texas competes among shooters from across the region.
Representative Kahn of California introduces a House resolution demanding a probe of Army Ta funding and value. He argues stakeholders are not getting the worth of their money and calls for scrutiny and accountability.
Representative Kahn of California introduces a resolution for a ten member congressional committee to probe the army and call for War Department documents. He cites Mexican frontier mobilization failures and argues the United States spends over 100 million dollars annually yet cannot mobilize a division quickly. The measure seeks thorough accounting and improved preparedness.
Denver June 17 John W Springer president of Continental Trust and his wife Isabelle Patterson Springer face divorce action after letters by Mrs Springer surfaced. Henwood, charged with killing Von Phul, will be tried first per district attorney’s update.
At the United Norwegian Lutheran church of America national convention in St. Paul the division of the national body into nine districts was decided. Final action will take at least three years and each district will hold an annual convention except the third year when a national convention for congregations in the United States and Canada will be held.
Police report a thwarted conspiracy in southern Portugal with arrests or fugitives pursued. The June incident involved unnamed conspirators and prompt measures by authorities.
Washington June 17 Representative Waiburton of Indiana introduced a bill placing sugar on the free list and raising revenue from tobacco products. The proposal would tax snuffs at twenty four cents a pound and loose tobacco prepared for sale at sixteen cents a pound with gradual tariff increases on cigars and cigarettes.
Washington June 17 The Underwood bill revising the Payne Aldrich tariff schedule ends after three days of debate in the House. It will be called under the five minute rule on Taega and placed on its passage before adjournment. A straight party vote is expected. Representative Payne of New York denounces the measure.
Lawmakers debated the 1909 tariff bill named after a prominent figure, with critics labeling it unintelligent. A night session was convened to complete the discussion and push toward a vote.
Washington reports the Democrats in the House could not muster enough votes to adjourn until Tuesday to dodge consideration of the committee discharge calendar. This delay stalls progress on the wool tariff revision bill and threatens a Monday vote on the pension measure.
Four Morgan Line coasting vessels lie tied up at anchor as 500 crew members, stewards, firemen and stokers strike. The Momus with 99 passengers sits midstream, while Antilles El Rio and El Norte stay moored. Police guard the riverfront as picketers deter strikebreakers and morale stays high among sailors.
Special Dispatch reports that although adjourned for a week the senate territories committee will vote on the Flood resolution next Friday and report to the senate on Saturday. New Mexico is regarded as nearer statehood than ever before.
Oregon representative Chamberlain pressed for immediate action on the Flood resolution as New Mexico and Arizona lawmakers urged a quick vote. The committee adjourned to Friday with plans to report the bill to the senate and discuss amending section four the so called blue ballot provision.
Both sides express confidence as Havelock Wilson cites five thousand affected workers and a hoped ship rate change next Wednesday. Shipping Federation counters that no change occurred and ships sailed on schedule as crews fill vacancies at old wages. Lively pier scenes in Glasgow and Greenock as liners sail short handed.
At 9 pm the Bt Paul stewards, mostly British subjects, joined the strike at Southampton marching with Stars and Stripes. They interview the American consul general who explains their legal responsibility in deserting ships. About a thousand strikers expected to continue Monday. They demand twelve cents a day more.
The Denver News campaigns for immediate admission of New Mexico and Arizona, depicting masked hold ups by Mills, Catron, Spiess and Fall. It cites Senate interest, warns critics, and frames opposition as political and business driven while urging swift action on the Flood bill.
The United States battleship squadron will sail from Cromstadt tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock. Cronstedt is noted in the context as the port location and time for departure.
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