26 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
1
A defense witness testified the self accused assassin was miles away when the Wardner explosion occurred. The witness swore the accused could not have been at the scene, challenging prosecutors' assertion of direct involvement.
Miners tell of hearing and threats by Harry Orchard aimed at Governor Steunenberg over the Hercules mine dispute. Defense impeaches Orchard while calling witnesses who recount alleged threats and meetings with mine owners and detectives before the Independence explosion.
Witnesses recount conversations with Harry Orchard in 1902 1904 and 1903 Cripple Creek and Coeur d'Alenes about spying for a detective agency and planning actions against Governor Steunenberg. Testimony covers depot conversations in Wallace Idaho and alleged bomb attacks tied to the Western Federation of Miners. Court adjourns to continue tomorrow.
Dirand Junction Colo June 25 One of the results of the visit of Secretary of the Interior Garfield will be the building of the United States reclamation service High Line ditch at a cost between 2 000 000 and 2 000 000 The building of this ditch means the reclamation of 150 000 acres of land which will be made highly productive agriculturally and horticulturally and provide homes and sustenance for at least twenty Chowk atl people.
Puttabarg reports three more heat related deaths today raising the total to fourteen fatalities since Sunday evening. The city endures a dangerous heat wave with residents urged to stay indoors and hydrate.
Telegraphers strike harms Chicago operations with 2000 telegrams missing and brokerage firm wires used illicitly. Southern Pacific discharges operators amid disputes. Navy deploys cruiser Milwaukee to Central America to safeguard American interests, with Saturn and Yorktown assisting and St. Louis en route.
The American Wine Growers association at Hammondsport New York urges the U S government to keep full tariff duties on foreign wines. They argue U S producers have grown rapidly from 117 to 435 establishments and capital from 2 441 810 to 17 775 240 since 1880. They warn tariff concessions would heighten foreign competition.
The Commercial Telegraphers union executive committee sent a letter to General Manager Nally of the Postal Telegraph company urging grievances be heard by company representatives. The letter favors a union committee but offers delegates from Postal officials on the executive board if needed. It rebukes Nally for statements about the San Francisco strike breaching the Chicago peace agreement, asserting the agreement was violated and pledging substantiation by correspondence and rules. The letter notes attempts by officers to meet with Postal representatives were ignored.
Denver reports a heated session as Acting President Mahoney defends against Vincent St John of Golifeld Nev who accuses him of misusing IWW records and leadership. The clash centers on control of the federation and the IWW fallout with radicals seeking power.
Denver figures including June Shire, Wil Lime, M H Brooks, Robert Shutehall, Alfred A Provetor and Charles Moss faced federal grand jury indictments for conspiring to inflate tent prices. Each posted bonds of two thousand dollars as they await further proceedings.
Marcelin Albert leader of the wine growers movement faced a stormy Paris visit as he recounted his talks with Premier Clemenceau. He denied weeping at the premier's feet while delegates decided to press on with the campaign, with Albert promising to surrender if the committees back continuation. He left for Montpellier at midnight to meet authorities.
In Vladivostok and Harbin reports a forged check network is active. The Chinese Bank paid out $56,000 on a forged item and a con artist dressed as an officer withdrew $40,000 from a Russo-Chinese bank.
Fragmentary text reports a June incident near Nieuport Belgium with a vessel or craft sinking after a fall into the sea. Vague claims mention attempts to rescue or rescue operations and unknown deronauts or crew, with no clear names or outcomes available.
Cuatemuala City reports strong rebuke of President Zelaya for invading El Salvador in violation of the Amapake treaty mediated by the United States and Mexico, drawing regional criticism.
From Puerto Cortez on June 22 and New Orleans on June 25 reports say Nicaraguan sailors began evacuating the manduran coast two days earlier. A steamer and several emailer vessels have sailed. the warship Omomotpe remains at anchor, possibly awaiting Salvadorean outbreak outcomes. A Tegucigalpa clash prompted the evacuation order after Honduras demanded troop removal.
In Pittsburgh on June 25 a strike by blast furnace men is reported to affect between 10,000 and 16,000 workers. The dispute centers on an eight hour day and is expected to start July 1, signaling a major industrial pause.
Charles E. Richardson was found guilty today of conspiring with Harvey P. Bostaph Joseph Flaherty and J. H. Milholland to bribe councilmen to pass the Pittsburg and Tube City Railroad franchise ordinance in a criminal court in Pittsburg.
United States Ambassador Thompson informed the Mexican government that Secretary of State Root would visit Mexico in September and stay about ten days, marking a significant diplomatic engagement. The announcement underscores improving ties between the two nations during the early 20th century.
Morning Journal reports Percival Lowell of the Plag staff observatory says Mars will come closest to Earth mid next month. He describes seasons on the red planet with southern polar cap changes and possible vegetation signs, backed by recent photographs and two canals.
War Secretary Taft, amid talks with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, said Governor Magoon’s administration in Cuba would last about eighteen months more due to ongoing census taking and native president elections. He noted Magoon faced tough issues but was handling them satisfactorily. Taft avoided discussing his presidential bid.
The body likely that of Seaman Frank B. Plumber of Mabton Washington was recovered after the Minnesota wreck launch incident. The find was reported to the navy department today.
The committee of the chamber of deputies has recommended impeaching Nunsio Nasi, former minister of public instruction, who faces charges of absconding with 500000 dollars from the state treasury.
Oklahoma delegates are recalled as the constitutional convention reconvenes in Guthrie on July 10 to consider changes to the election ordinance and implement regulations to promote the state’s interests. William J. Murray, president, issued the notice.
Schofield Kershaw his wife and two daughters died when a bogey crossed the Oregon Short Line near Layton as a train approached this afternoon. Pushimi Sails on British Warship Monmouth carries Prince Pushing and party from Victoria to Yokohama after visits to King Edward and Canada.
Disquieting dispatches report growing unrest among a dozen regiments at Krasnoynovye-Selo with strict camp regime and no furloughs. Police seized revolutionary literature at a war ministry department during a search. one arrest noted.
New York June 24 Bainbridge Colby of the law firm Alexander and Colby and former counsel of the Equitable Life Assurance Society obtained an order to show cause why the merger of Equitable Trust Company of New York and Mercantiles Trust Company should not be permanently enjoined. The order is returnable Thursday. Colby claims the agreement between the directors of the two trust companies was obtained fraudulently.
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