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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1910
Page
1
Federal grand jury charges physician in Kansas City with murder in FBI degree for the death of millionaire Thomas W. Swope. Eleven indictments allege various offenses connected to the case. The physician faces prosecution in a high-profile homicide matter centered on Swope's death.
An aged mother of Francis Hyde testifies about marriage to the suspect and describes her daughter's fiancé as dangerous. She speaks of attempting to reform him, recalls tears and a dramatic accusation that he planned family killings, while defending her daughter.
Dr. Hyde, husband of a Swope relative, faces thirteen counts in eleven indictments by a grand jury. He is accused of typhoid germ poisoning of Swope family guests and staff and of murders related to Colonel Swope and Christian Swope. He faces bond and awaits further court action.
Chicago March 5 the Western Union Telegraph company plans a night letter service to operate starting Monday. Letters will be received at many times up to midnight but will not be wired until night after day business ends.
Federal inspector of Mexican customs orders wholesale arrests at Nogales port in a month long probe. Collectors Calderon Cabo Becobus and guards Redsigues Nachi Martin ey and Monarele charged amid alleged multi million dollar fraud in Mexican duties. New officials to replace removed staff and further actions expected from Mexico City. Construction of the Eastern Dane extension reported progressing from El Paso toward Grandes and further south toward Comosable.
The postal savings bill survived a strict party line vote after over a month of debate. Senators split on inclusion of state banks and treasury flexibility, while critics warned it signaled a large central bank. President Taft's stance loomed as votes neared and galleries feared the outcome.
A fresh slide outbreak on the Oilkirk Range summit compounds a deadly spring thaw toll in the Northwest. Dozens are reported injured or missing as smaller slides add to a growing disaster, with local authorities coordinating rescue efforts.
James R. Garfield former secretary of the interior testifies in the Pinchot inquiry detailing his administration, defense of forest policy, and views on water power site withdrawals. He argues there was no hidden dealing and that some withdrawals could have been larger.
Juneau Alaska March 5 four more bodies were recovered from the mine shaft of the Remiwell mine after a powder magazine exploded Wednesday night raising the total dead to seven, entombing workers in the shaft.
A derailed Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific train west of Smith Center Kansas caused a sensational fire wreck. Three mail clerks were killed or fatally injured. several others injured. Destroyed cars included mail, baggage, express, chair, dining, and sleeper units with some contents saved after shell of the coach remained. Authorities blamed a broken rail and the engineer and fireman survived with minor injuries. President Diaz hosted Henry Wilson at the Mexican palace in a historic reception marking his U S ambassadorship.
Reports from Vancouver indicate sixty two Southern Pacific trainmen and laborers were buried by an avalanche on Roger's Pass in the Selkirk range. Only five bodies recovered by afternoon. a massive rescue and clearance effort continues as more slides threaten the line.
An Aywarded report notes Lavtesp Vince discussing Sene Dy PMO on March 5. The text references meetings with Winans and other officials in a tense, unclear exchange about regional plans and timing.
A mountain wreck near Wellington Washington leaves one killed, five or six missing believed dead after a train plummets through canyon. Bridges and track are torn, with houses and crews cut off, as rescue parties reach the summit and search amid rock, snow, and wreckage.
The Senate approved the administration postal savings bank bill by 52 to 21, with all opposing votes from Democrats. Debate focused on Borah's amendment limiting investments to securities yielding at least 2 1/4 percent, and on allowing withdrawals by depositors upon demand while preserving government security earnings. Contested provisions included extending deposits to savings banks and trust companies and protections for national banks/Government reserves.
Violent clashes erupt in the heart of Philadelphia as mounted police clash with rioters during the general strike. Businesses in the central district are disrupted as workers walk off the job and confrontations continue into the opening day.
Philadelphia reports show 70 000 union men join a citywide strike over trolley labor disputes. Police moved crowds at Independence Square with limited clashes while New Mexico Democrats protest statehood provisions in Washington delaying senate action on the bill.
The German Geographical Society announced plans to dispatch a South Polar discovery expedition to compete with the United States and Great Britain in Antarctic exploration. The decision was made public at a society meeting attended by Antarctic explorer Nordenskjold.
Secretary Hope says milk wagon drivers and grocers were not called out and would not be. Labor leaders claim 55,000 men have struck with more to come Monday. City officials, including Mayor Kreyburn, say the walkout is not widespread but warns of long lasting effects on essentials.
Police estimates show up to 6000 out in Philadelphia but major plants such as Baldwin Locomotive Brill works and Mid Wade steel stay open. Textiles in Kensington face sympathy strikes while unions in other trades are active. Builders report crippling impact. no arbitration discussed. Street cars run lightly with safety concerns and vandalism on a southern line.
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