21 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
1
A massive eight ton plate service once owned by George is shown to visiting foreign delegates at Regal Banque. The display highlights the historical value and showcases international interest in the artifact.
King and queen host a regal banquet at Buckingham Palace with royal guests and costly plate, cut glass, and paintings. The Shakespearean ball fills Albert Hall with thousands of dancers, 400 boxes, and quadrilles led by leading actors and society leaders. Crowds fill St James Park and the West End as Boris globes light the streets.
London June 20 the imperial conference ended its plenary sessions. Overseas premiers attended lunch at the National Liberal Club. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Canada’s premier pledged Canada would grant Britain the benefits of reciprocity with the United States and received Canadian preference without demanding condensation.
The wartime hearing before the appropriations committee examined expenditures at Fort Logan Colorado and Port D A Russell Wyoming. Representative Martin of Colorado questioned Major FB Cheatham of the quartermaster general's office about amounts spent at the two forts.
AAYa Oh Sweet Reason for Organization of Busted Sugar Companies Into Big Trust outlines the motives behind consolidating failing sugar outfits into a single powerful entity. The text discusses motives of mercy and efficiency driving the trust formation and hints at regulatory concerns.
Horace Havemeyer, son of Henry Havemeyer, testifies before the House committee on the 1900 consolidation of National, New York and Yonkers Refining into National Sugar Refining Co. of New Jersey. He says the move preserved properties and stockholders, framed as an act to save rival firms from collapse and protect the market from speculation.
The AR Association Memorial Committee urged action in the Senate yesterday as statehood looms. Prospects grow brighter for statehood as senators discuss constitutional steps and potential impacts, with optimism noted among supporters.
Washington June 26 The Bernalillo County Bar Association asks the Senate to grant immediate statehood for New Mexico. Business leaders from territories press for statehood, signaling a shift in Senate attitude as discussions extend into summer. Messages to Taft from New Mexico officials, including Nathan Jaffa, highlight bipartisan interest in admission.
The consolidation of Southern Ion and Steel with Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company is completed. European capitalists support the merger while London and Amsterdam bankers are expected to take the major share. The deal includes $27 million in capital with $17 million in six percent preferred stock and $15 million in common stock. $5 million in six percent bonds will be issued.
A Rock Island and Pacific passenger train No. 28 derailed while traveling at 45 mph, with four rear cars overturned a half mile west of McFarland Kansas. Several officials and passengers were bruised but none seriously hurt. Injuries include F. Melcher Chicago vice president. G. W. Rourke Herington Kansas division superintendent. A F. Sweet Topeka general manager. Kyron Curve Chicago secretary to VPs.
Tomorrow June 22 1911 New Mexico observes Post Card Day with twenty newspapers publishing special editions and many organizations printing post cards. Residents urged to mail at least ten cards outward boosting Albuquerque and other communities as a regional publicity effort.
Senator charged with bribery fights every move of prosecution at inquiry hearing. He vows to contest every adverse piece of evidence and maintain stance through proceedings.
Cyrus H. McCormick of International Harvester testified before the Lorimer investigating committee in Washington regarding a proposed fund of 100000 for Lorimer. He recited that 19000 was sought from Clarence Funk and that Harvester avoided political influence while opposing prison binding-twine legislation. The hearing featured William J. Hynes for Lorimer and touched on litigation with Rodney Swift and possible company efforts to sway legislation in several states. The panel adjourned with plans to reconvene next Thursday at 10 a.m.
London reports little change in the international Beame's strike. Dispatches from Liverpool say American and Dominion lines granted the same concessions as Cunard, but since these lines are outside the shipping federation the strike shows no immediate prospect of ending.
Trenton New Jersey vote results show a commission form of government approved by 1902 voters in a total tally of 11 654. The measure alters city governance structure pending implementation details.
A physician reports that practically all lower class children under sixteen are defensively inoculated. The piece outlines preventive days organized by the Savant and Denver authorities on tuberculosis awareness and early vaccination efforts.
In Denver on June 20 the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis began its seventh annual convention with Dr William H Welch of Baltimore outlining latent infection in children and its protective potential against fatal TB later. Other sessions covered child welfare in schools and climate studies for TB, with notable papers from Ayers McMichael Evang Hawes and Wixon.
Seattle June 20 warrants issued against Colonel Blethen editor of the Seattle Times C B Blethen managing editor Joseph Blethen business manager and the Times Printing company charging criminal libel John Wilson proprietor of the Post Intelligencer Erastus Brainerd editor of the Post Intelligencer with five informations sworn out against each defendant.
Five English tourists are missing near Mount San Bernardino in San Bernardino California. The group, which consisted of five people, departed ten days ago to explore Frost Canyon and have not been heard from since. Local authorities are conducting search operations to locate the party and determine their fate.
Washington June 20 Mrs Luke Lea wife of Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee who survived a life threatening ordeal received a blood transfusion from her husband and has rested more comfortably and is reported to be gaining strength though remains in critical condition.
New Orleans on June 20 announces the formal organization of the Pan American mail steamship line with a board of directors elected and an authorized capitalization of three million dollars.
Frank H. Henwood is on trial in Denver for the murder of Copeland after fatally wounding balloonist Von Phul and wounding Atkinson during a bar room quarrel. The case hinges on defense access to letters said to implicate Mrs. Springer and alleged to be withheld. Jury selection continues with opening arguments expected to follow.
General Dias denied remarks reported by Paris Temps claiming Mexican revolutionists spent 31 million dollars of treasury reserves. England welcomed Mexico's former leader in Plymouth harbor at 3 a.m. after his arrival.
Citizens urged to flood the state with postcards as a one day advertising drive. Governor proclaims Post Card Day and calls on commercial groups cities and counties to spread the message across the Southwest.
Bristling with rifles, armed citizens of Lincoln County resist county officials and the district court moves to relocate records. Mountaineers guard the records and refuse to comply with court orders amid mounting tension.
An armed confrontation looms as Lincoln County officials resist a court order to move offices and records to Carrizozo. Citizens guard records tonight, and further attempts to remove them tomorrow are expected to provoke a head-on clash.
Special correspondence from Las Cruces New Mexico reports the government accepted a bid by the Las Cruces Building and Loan association to build a two story brick post office and land office on a $20 000 site. The project aims to ease cramped facilities as a larger federal building is planned with a future $250 000 structure. A temporary building will be erected on the current land office site.
The White Star liner Olympic, reportedly the largest steamer afloat, passed Fire Island on its maiden voyage at 12 17 am and is due to dock later this morning. Departing Southampton at noon on the 14th, she called at Cherbourg and Queenstown amid enthusiastic reception and is several hours ahead of schedule. The Olympic represents a ten million dollar investment.
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