20 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
1
House inquiry into the formation of the American Sugar Refining Company widens and scorches witnesses as it learns details about the sugar trust. The probe targets the business’s origins and potential antitrust implications.
Hugh Whitney shoots a conductor and law officers and three other men who attempt to arrest him. The incident unleashes a violent pursuit with multiple injuries reported as authorities pursue the suspect.
A report notes threats to join Democrats in pushing a general tariff cut if the Canadian treaty is sent through the Senate. Officials warn the move could trigger reciprocal concessions and domestic industry concerns as talks resume.
Nearly 12,000 persons invited attend the event as President meets about 5,000 guests and shakes hands in a grand ceremony. The large turnout marks a notable public gathering with broad participation.
Washington reporters describe a day of testimony in the sugar refining case as James H. Post defends the National Sugar Refining Co. against accusations of price manipulation and watered stock. Evidence ties Havemeyer to stock issuance and company leadership amid questions of competition and profits.
A new constituent assembly has formally opened in Portugal and the decree confirms abolition of the monarchy. The move marks Portugal’s transition to a republic with a new political framework and governance structure.
The United States officially recognizes the new Portuguese republic as the constituent assembly proclaims abolition of the monarchy and exile of the Braganza royal family. American charge de affaires Lorillard delivers note to Foreign Minister Machado as Portugal observes a nationwide holiday amid peaceful demonstrations.
George signals coming coronation day with lavish distribution of honors among his friends. The report notes the grant of baronetcy to Osler by royal grace and outlines the social expectations tied to the ceremony and favors among aides and supporters.
Dr. William Osler is named the most distinguished recipient in a broad honors list for the King George coronation. Sir Joseph Ward of New Zealand receives a baronetcy while Andrew Fisher of Australia and Sir Edward Morris of Newfoundland are named privy councillors.
Postmaster General Hitchcock amends postal rules to provide up to $25 indemnity for lost mail in third and fourth class registered items starting July 1. The current indemnity applies only to registered first class matter with 10 cents on international registered mail.
A Denver constable attaches by force eight cars as part of a claim against a Brooklyn preacher tied to a 02 dollar dispute. The action involves a Bible Students group preparing for a San Francisco convention.
Denver reports Pastor Russell and his manager aboard a nine car train carrying 180 Bible students en route to San Francisco were seized today by Constable Giles under a writ of attachment. The action stems from a $62 advertising debt owed to H. L. Gates, president of the Jewish Outlook. Russell had spoken in Denver yesterday at a torium event.
A regional movement considers reviving the old union of five South American republics. Leaders and thinkers debate the idea of a renewed Grand Republic and closer cooperation among nations.
Washington reports a conference planned in Caracas to renew the five republics old grand republic. The United States favors a united Central and South American bloc as a stabilizing force while cautioning that leadership ambitions may threaten the effort.
Charles Sellers a young Nebraska ranchman twenty miles south of Cody was taken from neighbor Jack Hutch’s house and hanged to a telegraph pole by four nearby ranchmen. Hutch tried to defend Sellers but was driven back with a shotgun. The feud arose from a quarrel over a sister of another party member.
President Taft spoke at the Chevy Chase club in Washington about retiring from the presidency and opening a law office in Cincinnati. He noted no formal plan for an ex president and spoke of his son Robert returning to Cincinnati to practice law, with four generations in the city. The luncheon honored Mrs Taft with a silver rose bowl and featured James Albert Green presenting.
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