10 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
1
After protracted conferences the assembly adopts a harmonious agreement to clear the calendar of pending legislation long before adjournment. All previous alignments are swept away as members commit to a busy, productive session.
The Santa Fe assembly ends weeks of deadlock as a steering committee is formed with five members Tob erte Brattman Tipton Martines Brice and quickly passes about thirty bills. Key measures include the Roberts election law district court powers for juvenile cases the territorial road commission and armory funding for Las Vegas Silver City Santa Fe Roswell and Las Cruces.
Unanimous vote on passage of bill 121 to regulate notaries public and duties. Bills 113 131 133 144 debated and advanced. 133 requires fire insurers to deposit 10000 in U S bonds or hold $15000 in territory real estate. 144 creates irrigation districts with bond authority and a 57 page code based on the Colorado system.
The Santa Fe council hearings focus on house bill 42 restoring the old jury law. Critics warn the amended bill risks months of exposure to influence by county officials and judges. Debate centers on jury selection power and risk of corruption in grand and petit juries.
A devastating tornado hit Drinkley Arkansas causing widespread ruin. At least thirty dead and many injured as churches and homes are destroyed. Governor Dosaghey arrives to lead relief as railroads provide support and relief trains bring doctors and nurses. Mass meetings are planned in Memphis and Little Rock to raise funds.
Six people are reported killed and eight injured in a tornado that struck the Littl Rock area. Among the dead are three brothers, with the disaster described as widespread destruction in the vicinity.
A tornado struck Cuthbert Georgia in March killing one man and injuring several others. The storm caused extensive property damage and disabled the town’s electric lighting system, plunging the area into confusion and darkness.
A windstorm swept through Blocton Alabama killing W A Harpley and fatally injuring John A Dobbins two carpenters working on a one story store building under construction in the path of the storm authorities reported on March 9.
A severe blizzard rages across northern Iowa and southern South Dakota, causing telegraphic communication outages and travel hazards. Local crews report heavy snow, strong winds, and limited visibility as conditions persist.
A powerful blizzard sweeps Menominee Michigan on March 9 bringing heavy snow and strong winds. The winter storm disrupts travel and daily activities across the region.
Persistent rainfall floods Louisville area forcing Jefferson Court end to submerge. Local authorities monitor risk as water rises across streets and nearby properties. Residents report road closures and detours while officials coordinate drainage efforts.
A severe storm walloped Des Moines Iowa with heavy snow six inches and thunder and lightning. Fires broke out in multiple places as electrical outages struck. A trolley car derailment in Boone injured several passengers during the blizzard.
El Paso correspondent cites alarming rumors of peace and war among Latin republics. Reports say tensions have built for some time with clashes narrowly averted. Mexican port arrivals mention the Salvadoran gunboat Frégsi or similar vessels amid growing regional friction.
Dente sailed under sealed orders possibly to bombard Nicaraguan ports over alleged sheltering of San Salvador rebels. Honduras president opened congress with an address that angered Nicaragua’s minister who asked for his passports, but Honduras apologized. Zelaya aims to form a peace congress including Mexico the United States and South American republics to arbitrate future Central American disputes.
Washington notes press dispatches from Mexico City claiming President Zelaya of Nicaragua called a peace conference with Central American governments. The state department has no further information confirming the action.
James B Duffy, longtime Santa Fe railroad city ticket agent, is appointed general agent in San Francisco. He began with the Santa Fe nineteen years ago in Albuquerque and has served at Prescott, San Jose, and other locations. He will assume the new post on March 16.
Adjutant General K. A. Ford and Attorney B. C. Abbott returned to Santa Fe from Washington where they attended President Taft's inauguration. They report the statehood outlook improved as opposition in Washington waned and support for admission grew stronger among local and national allies.
In San Francisco on March 9 six jurors were selected to try Patrick Calhoun, president of United Railroads, accused of offering a bribe to former supervisor Fred P. Nicholas to influence a vote on overhead trolley travel. Six challenges were used, three by prosecution and three by defense. The jurors Joseph Dixon Peter Anthes Sr Michael Maguire Robert B. Symington Charles H. Busham James Granville were ordered into custody of the sheriff and sent to the St Francis hotel as jury deliberations continue tomorrow to fill the box with six more members.
Washington March The plan to replace the vetoed census bill with a new measure is praised by Congress friends The proposed merit based clerk selection via noncompetitive exams is dropped Instead the bill calls for special test examinations set by the civil service commission and overseen by Judge Crumpacker as census committee chair
A court opinion expands the unwritten law to include editors who attack citizens in newspaper columns. Justice Deekins writes for the bench, clarifying limits of editorial criticism and public accountability.
President avoids direct stance on house rules controversy while urging Tat supporters to back his leadership. He sidesteps a public declaration of positions and emphasizes unity and steady governance.
General Meeks for the defense argued the unwritten law covers editors who attack others, saying editors crossing into defamation harm private citizens. He condemned efforts to disgrace Colonel Cooper and decryed the state’s aim to win convictions by distorting press liberty while seeking a $25,000 judgment.
Nogales Arizona reports fevered pursuit of Don Late Prete millionaire rancher killed in ambush near Bonora. Authorities describe a unique shoe style aiding the manhunt as officers close in on the shooter. The driver survived after being wounded while fleeing the road.
Mor ace White chair of the NY committee investigating stock exchange manipulation announced a letter from James K. Keene declining to appear before the panel Keene said he could not provide information that would add to the committee's store of knowledge The exchange probe continues with no testimony from the Wall Street operator
Insurgent leaders from Gardner Madison and Nelson meet with President Taft and Payne to press for rule changes as tensions rise over the tariff bill. Taft avoids commitment, later saying insurgents are not yet ready to abandon their challenge. couriers report no cabinet announcements.
In Washington the proposed tariff bill to be introduced in the house at the special session by Chairman Payne provides for minimum duties on articles under the schedule. The average reduction aimed at is about twenty percent with some articles exempted and others receiving greater or lesser reductions. The measure seeks to make the American tariff more pliable in line with foreign tariff practices.
Paris March 9 engagement announced Muriel White daughter of Henry White American ambassador to Count Hiermann Scherr Thoss officer in the Prussian cuirassiers They met in Berlin during Miss White’s visit and the count pursued her to Paris The count is heir to the Prussian peerage and Silesian estates and the marriage may be in May to be held at a family chateau in Silesia
Inspector Y Yamamoto of the Japanese navy arrived today on the Nippon Maru en route to Europe. He will study ship building for his government and visit major U S shipyards before crossing the Atlantic.
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