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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
1
Federal forces move to the Rio Grande as a precaution against neutrality law violations by agitators. Units are dispatched to deter activity and protect border security amid rising tensions.
Mexico City reports quiet in the states of Coahuila and Durango despite sensational tales of revolts. Interior Secretary Corral says marauders are common criminals pursued by rurales, while Foreign Minister Mariscal says cross border protesters will be extradited for common crimes.
President Roosevelt directs Secretary Taft to deploy troops from San Antonio to Del Rio and El Paso Texas to aid civil authorities at the Mexico border. Brigadier General Mier will determine troop numbers and locations and troops operate under U.S. marshal and district attorney supervision. The move follows a Mexican government request to uphold neutrality and prevent violations along the border.
Reliable advices report federal troops moving to surround revolutionists in Torreon and Juarez zones across the Rio Grande. Mexico City dispatches say the plan aims to hem in bands and hold them until authorities secure the region, with militia gains and troop movements noted in Coahuila and Chihuahua points.
Washington reports acting on Mexican representations to push the Villareal conspiracy case to a early conclusion. Authorities along the Arizona Texas and border regions are ordered to coordinate with U S officers to prevent revolutions against Mexico. The Mexican government seeks the case expedited under neutrality laws.
The War department directs federal troops from the Department of Texas to move to the Mexican border to preserve neutrality and participate in joint maneuvers at Len Springs starting in early July. Brigadier General A Meyer Ver oversees the deployment as most units depart camp tomorrow morning.
Troops of the seventh regiment sent from Matamoros yesterday in pursuit of bandits who attacked the village met them this afternoon. The report states the bandits were defeated and scattered in several directions, likely escaping through the rugged Laguna district where tranquility is now reported.
On June 29 in Sour Lake Texas two oil tanks leased by a Texas company were destroyed by a blaze causing an estimated loss of 130000 dollars. About 10000 barrels of crude oil valued at one dollar per barrel were burned.
Dr Peter Ver net, a Brooklyn specialist in nervous diseases, died today after leaping from Mountaine hospital roof garden where he was receiving treatment for a nervous breakdown. The incident occurred in New York on June 29.
OWA general aims to wage war on drink demon backed by Southern delegations from dry states. He proposes to have an anti rum declaration adopted at the convention.
Lively discussion on the anti injunction plank continues as the Democratic platform fights over prohibition and vice presidential picks. Key figures like General James B Weaver push for strong prohibition language while NY delegates split on Chanter's prospects and seating contests emerge nationwide.
Brooklyn Borough president Coler says he supports an anti injunction plank, aligned with the Gompers position, demanding no injunction on trivial grounds and jury trials for contempt. Coler’s Brooklyn delegates face contest by P H McCarren supporters at the Denver convention.
Josiah Marvel of Bloomington Ind and J R Beamish of Philadelphia arrived in Lincoln and visited William Jennings Bryan denying any missionary work for Judge Gray. The encounter is noted as a promised visit during the presidential canvass.
Minnesota Governor denies a report he will attend the Denver Democratic Convention in person. The denial counters rumors about his plans and keeps campaign movements in question.
Des Moines dispatch reports Governor Johnson of Minnesota refuses to seek the vice presidency if Bryan is nominated. He says he will run for the presidential nomination only and will attend Denver to represent his interests, while urging his friends to lead the party toward national power if he is not chosen. He plans to stay home to govern Minnesota and do Chautauqua work.
Salt Lake City June 2 Norman C Hopper a noted professional cyclist from Minneapolis suffered a severe training accident at the Salt Palace saucer track. A splinter penetrated his abdomen nine punctures were found in the intestines. An operation was performed and he remained under anesthesia at Holy Cross hospital.
Incomplete returns from Saturdays primaries show Patterson leading Carmack for the gubernatorial nomination by about seven to ten thousand votes. Unofficial results also indicate John Wesley Dains has been defeated by Joseph W. Byrnes for the sixth district congressional nomination by 1302 votes.
Charlotte June 29 The Democratic state convention adjourned after a week session by instructing for W J Bryan 532 to 194. The closing hours saw the Bryan instruction fight amid confusion after the state ticket was completed. Delegates at large to the national convention include Senator Lee Overman Senator F M Simmons Governor Robert G Glenn and Major E J Hale.
A mysterious blast at Diamond and Chenery streets leveled a saloon grocery, killing John Sweeney 52 Mary Sweeney 50 Ellen Sweeney 11 Antone Dissmeyer 2 and injuring four others. The blaze destroyed two buildings with losses around 30000. Authorities suspect dynamite. motive and perpetrators remain unknown.
Special dispatch reports the California Limited No. 3 wrecked on a burning trestle two and a half miles west of Manila Arizona at 8 56 pm. Engineer Clarence Curran and Fireman Ed Thomas died instantly. passenger Coll Partridge also killed. Between twenty and thirty injured were treated at Winslow hospital. wreckage and bridge to be rebuilt tonight.
In Puerto Cortez June 29 President Davila ordered Francis G Bailey and Albert W Bailey Charles H Myers and Captain Albert Bailey handed to Lieutenant Peter W Beery of the New York police. The four will be confined at the American consulate until a steamer arrives to take them to the United States. Honduras also delivers the steamship Goldsboro and its cargo to former American vice consul Albert G. Greeley who declines to assume responsibility.
Washington June 29 Bailey and associates are wanted on conspiracy to defraud the mails. Honduran government agrees to surrender, no extradition treaty. Goldsboro sailed to Honduran waters late May. vessel renamed Allanhida after leaving New York. efforts continue to return ship and cargo to the United States.
Two railroad workers and a passenger died when the California Limited derailed after striking a burned bridge near Hardy twelve miles east of Winslow Arizona. Dozens were injured and relief crews including Dr. M. H. Morrison aided the wounded.
J. H. Reynolds, of the Harvey News, arrives aboard the East Bound Limited train station scene in a brief city note. The report records his presence and ties him to the local paper’s coverage of rail travel and arrivals.
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