Pledged Jewelry Linked to Baltimore Broker in Murder Probe
Mrs. Weedil's jewelry found with a Baltimore broker tied to a loan for a man identified as Eastman. Investigators pursue a possible connection between the pawned gems and the murder case.
27 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1909
Page
1
Mrs. Weedil's jewelry found with a Baltimore broker tied to a loan for a man identified as Eastman. Investigators pursue a possible connection between the pawned gems and the murder case.
A Baltimore pawn shop sighting ties Hubert Eastman to Edith May Woodill’s disappearance and death at a Browd Creek bungalow. Jewelry found last Thursday matches Eastman’s description, with $200 from rings and an oriental pearl bracelet traced to Woodill, as authorities plan further dig investigations while custody fights unfold.
New York June 26 Mrs Robert Huston wife of the alleged Mire Wooedlille 24 years old says her husband is not a murderer. She asserts he was kind and gentle to her and their child and that threats to end his life came before his alleged crime. She worries for their eight month old baby and claims no other women were mentioned by him.
Reports indicate severe drought in the north central region of Mexico with streams dry and no rain for twelve weeks. Livestock suffer as cattle and wildlife perish and water scarcity intensifies across affected areas.
Militant suffragist Maude Malone was arrested last Saturday for holding a meeting without a license and was taken into custody again during a speech. Magistrate Barlow discharged her with a reprimand.
In Pittsburg at 2 a.m. conductors and motormen of the Amalgamated Street and Electric Railway Employes union began pulling their cars. By 5 a.m. most lines were down with no cars operating downtown as labor dispute over union recognition looms.
Pittsburg workers strike at 5 am representing 53 percent of the company’s labor force. The walkout shuts down the entire traction system across Pittsburg and surrounding areas as union grievances over discrimination surface. Rail officials arrange special trains to serve six hundred thousand residents and anticipate expansion to electrical and track crews.
John William, a beet worker, and his wife were killed when a Northern Padttte train struck a wagon carrying the family and Fred Hatt. Their son Jacob William and Hatt were seriously injured but survived.
Washington June 26 Attorney General Wickersham announced he directed state attorneys in the district of Manchester to dismiss legal proceedings against the New York New Haven Hartford railroad and the Boston Maine railroad for violation of the Sherman anti trust law. response to a question in the senate.
In the lobby of a hotel a 30 year old salesman named Victor from Quincy, now living with his family in Porter, shot himself. A note titled To Parents blamed lack of parental value on education for his failure to pursue schooling, describing a troubled family history and years of missed schooling by siblings.
New York aeronautic show by the New York Aeronautic Society at Morris Park turned tense with mishaps. Willem F. Martin of unten was nearly in a wrecking incident. his band was injured. Marty Muster staged a spectacular ascent, reaching height around 49 feet before a brief flight near the truck.
A balloonist from Newark New Jersey ascended to 8000 feet and landed safely by using a parachute. The daring ascent demonstrated reliability of parachute descent techniques and added to the city’s record of aerial feats.
In Kiel an audience with the emperor, Von Buelow asked resignation. The emperor refused while financial reforms remain unresolved as federal officials demand a prompt settlement. The Standart and the Swedish royal yacht met at sea as the Imperial family arrived and a state banquet was held.
London audiences hear Anita Rice of California make her grand opera debut at Covent Garden in the role of Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni. The performance marks a notable moment for the singer as she steps onto a world stage in a classic Mozart drama.
A blistering heat wave grips New York and New England with temperatures soaring from dawn to late afternoon. The searing conditions have caused dozens of deaths and sent many to hospitals. Public officials mobilize crews with water and buckets to aid animals as relief awaits a promised cooling rain.
Washington reports a hot wave across the country with a wide field of prostrations and several fatalities. The Phoenix Arts reading shows a 104 official mark, while Washington and several states record peak temperatures in the sweltering conditions.
Special from Morning Journal notes attorney Stanley Moore moved to impeach district attorney Prancie J. Henney in Judge Lawler court. Moore said he would file motions alleging bias by Judge W E Lawley and request a new trial date to compel hearings on the charges.
Two women from Palo Alto were injured when a stage coach ran away in Yosemite National Park near El Capitano and Cascade Gorge. Mrs. Markineson was severely crushed and not expected to recover. her companion, Mrs. Lew, sustained serious injuries. The passengers and driver escaped with lesser injuries.
A Morning Journal summary reports Senator Davis of Arkansas opposing a tariff bill and accusing the GOP of breaking promises to lower tariffs. He attacks Aldrich influence, praises Bryan, and predicts Democratic weakness against the Republican majority. The piece notes continued schedules awaiting action as the Senate adjourns after a tense day.
Washington June 26 The senate devoted nearly eight hours to tariff bill schedules but adjourned at 5:15 with many items postponed. Key actions included Beveridge’s amendment cutting cash register duty to 15 percent and amid clashes over wood pulp and retaliation provisions affecting Canada. The debate touched on agricultural implements and lithographic plates as amendments were proposed and rejected.
The proposal outlines a 50 percent duty on engraved lithographic plates and a small reduction for jute yarns. It removes wrap per and filer tobacco from the free list and eliminates the public retaliatory provision. It also strikes from the free list some petroleum products.
The Senate backed amendments to pulp and paper provisions drafted by Senator Brown of Nebraska. The Brown pulp amendment allows free ground wood pulp but imposes a duty if a country discriminates against U.S. exports. Paper provisions permit doubling duties on newspaper print when discrimination occurs. Crown noted wool pulp would be free, with duties possible if the president proclaims discrimination by Canada.
The Senate adopts 2 cent per pound duty on hemp and 4 cents per pound on hemp blaze substitutes, amends on cloth from flax or hemp, and considers cash register duty cuts. Debates over petroleum products and engraved plates conclude with a reopened paragraph for further consideration.
On June 26 a mob of armed men seized Sylvester Stennl alias Alabama Kel from the jail here. He had killed Albert Turner a deputy constable on Thursday when Turner tried to arrest him.
In San Francia on June 26 manager Coffroth states a victory by Myland would set up a July 31 meeting with Packey McFarland, likely after today’s fight.
Washington reports the Atlantic battleship fleet assembling at Hangten Roads for two months of drills and battle evolutions under Rear Admiral Schroeder. The program includes two squadrons, torpedo boat attacks, open sea firing, night exercises, and later target practice near Virginia capes and Provincetown with a fleet review possible by President Taft.
Chicago June 26 Secretary Ballinger announced plans for radical changes in Indian affairs administration. He pledged to remove incompetent staff and overhaul departmental procedures to improve efficiency and prevent malpractices within the bureau.
On Maui island sugar plantation managers refused to grant higher wages to Japanese laborers, keeping the strike unresolved. Both sides remain firm and no quick end to the trouble is in sight.
Edward Payson Weston started from Wells and passed Kiko at 9 10 a m en route to Carlin his next stop 536 miles from San Francisco with plans to reach there tonight despite being behind schedule.
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