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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
1
Tokio March 15 The Japanese government weighs rail nationalization costs against Army and Navy outlays as financiers push for monetized rail leasing to private firms. Foreign lenders favor a reduced military budget and assured expenditure oversight, shaping a plan to lease lines to syndicates with government revenue from upgrades.
The proposal seeks two to three hundred million yen from a syndicate to fund Japan’s rail network and internal development with government approval. Storms halt rail service in Pendleton Oregon cutting routes to Portland and Spokane with trains stalled for hours.
In Pinghamton on March 16 DeWitt Fuller of Hancock a private telegraph operator for President Lincoln during the Civil War was killed on the Erie track at Narrowsburg Friday afternoon Fuller about seventy years old and employed by the telegraph repair crew of Bri.
A Canton meeting last night voiced strong indignation over the Tatsuo Maru affair and warned that a boycott will be organized if diplomacy fails. A Canton viceroy resigned rather than release the vessel, and the resignation was accepted.
Minneapolis March report states Judge William Lochren of the United States district court will resign effective May 31. Lochren, age seventy six, has served twelve years on the federal bench.
In Trinidad Colorado March 15 Edward James a mine clerk hurled a glass at bartender Jar Bissick after foam offended him. Bissick fired at James striking him in the breast near the heart. James died today and Bissick surrendered to authorities staying in the county jail. Bissick a Slav formerly a miner.
Taft leaves Taft heads to New York to stay with brother C W Taft. He plans a Yale corporation meeting in New Haven Conn and speeches at Plymouth Church Brooklyn for the Hampton society and at St Patrick's day banquet in New York.
The Chilean section of the Transandean tunnel opened with the minister of public works and an influential committee of American engineers in attendance. The project, part of the Arica to La Paz railroad, will cross the Andes summit and become the highest tunnel in the world. When finished it will cut six hours from the Buenos Aires trip.
The final Washington reply on immigration greatly pleased Japan, signaling approval or relief from Tokyo as of March 1. The exchange impacts bilateral relations and future cooperation between United States and Nippon.
A fire likely started by crossed wires destroyed the coke washer tipple engine house and laboratory at the Soprus mine five miles west of Trinidad Colorado Fuel and Iron. Estimated loss is 150000 dollars with 200 men left idle. The three or four story coke washer building burned rapidly while the office building was saved after heavy efforts and use of dynamite.
The Sharon Steel Hoop Company will resume its entire plant operations next Tuesday in Sharon Pennsylvania. The open hearth blooming mill eight nine and ten inch bitter mills will also start. About one thousand men are affected by the restart.
George Fred Murray a New Mexico mounted police officer surrendered in Albuquerque after shooting Jim Gorman at Ketner. Coroner's inquest split three to three on exoneration under unwritten law. Murray claims justification under unwritten law and says he will justify the act later.
A bandit enters a postal car and binds clerks while seizing registered mail sacks for a substantial haul. The incident centers on an orderly mail service heist with witnesses reporting the disguise and method used to disable workers. Authorities search for the suspect.
Sydney reports a massive crowd applauding Premier Deakin as he reads a cable announcing the American battleship fleet would visit Sydney and Melbourne. He urged higher defense spending including 9 million dollars yearly for a 50 600 man army and fifteen coastal guns.
New York March 15 After two days of stubborn play the tenth international cable chess match ended with an American victory scoring -12 Points out of 10 by winning three games drawing five while two others await adjudication by Referee Baron Alvert de Rothschild of Vienna The Sir George Newnes trophy returns to America with wins on boards 7 4 and 10 plus several adjourned or drawn games The British teams pressed for concessions but Americans held firm in decisive battles and adjourned or drew on numerous boards restoring American dominance in the event.
A tone bandit boarded the Great Northern Oriental Limited at Bonner’s Perry Idaho and robbed the mail and express cars for nearly five hours. Clerks Benjamin Stumpf and John W. Nyston were bound and restrained in a closet as the bandit mixed registered mail and outgoing sacks. He later left the train near Spokane after a bloodstained, risky heist with at least one finger cut and reports of mail damage. Local postal authorities and police began checking the mail upon arrival.
A settlement announced in Tokio confirms China concedes all Japanese demands over the Tatsu Maru affair. China will buy arms on board, hoist the Japanese flag, and a Chinese warship will salute as the flag is rehoisted.
Grover Cleveland plans an extended stay in Lakewood New Jersey starting tomorrow night following a visit from his physician Dr John Carnochan. The former president will travel from Princeton New Jersey and his health is described as excellent with the trip for rest and a change of surroundings.
A bandit aboard the Oriental Limited mail car near Bonner's Ferry Idaho used a fake inspector disguise to gain access to the mail. Postal clerk Joan Nystun was ordered to open the closet as the robber looted sacks while bloodstained mail provided a scent trail later followed by bloodhounds through Spokane.
The Australian press notes a planned visit by the American battleship fleet to Australia next July or August. Melbourne promotes its American ties and hospitality, while Sydney aims for naval focused festivities. Both cities anticipate generous welcomes and shared celebrations with Australia signaling close U.S. relations.
Russian papers discuss the return of the American fleet as a sensational event with mixed views. Slovo credits peace prospects to U S power and Japan and Britain restraint while Novoe Vremya notes the cruise served as a public test of the American navy and laments its departure from European shores.
British observers in Malta report keen interest at news that the American fleet plans a round-the-world voyage, signaling a major naval event. Details on routes or dates remain unconfirmed.
The American battleship fleet at Magdalena Bay reports strong target practice, led by the armored cruiser Maryland with 78.89 hits per 100, ahead of Tennessee 68.24 and Colorado 63.68. Washington and others show mixed results as crews adapt to new 10 inch turrets and heavier guns.
Three Ochellate posse members encountered Tyre bank robbers at Candy Creek eight miles southwest of Ohellate. The outlaws disarmed the posse, took rifles pistols and a horse, then let them depart. The robbers fled toward the Osage hills. A 150 strong posse plans to move from Pig Heart to surround them near Big Heart Oklahoma.
New York March 15 Eugene P Carper counsel for Charles W Morse issued a statement saying the indicted banker believes he can, with creditor cooperation, pay all his debts. The statement says legal rights will be used to settle obligations and pending criminal matters will be quickly decided. It notes Morse is solvent and that bankruptcy petitions will be opposed. A group of New England friends reportedly raised 100000 to aid him, though they are not creditors.
Constantinople dispatch says no authoritative quarters confirm the report of two Turkish steamers seized with arms and ammunition in the Black Sea by Russian warships. No details yet from official sources.
Bernadino Hernandez was tossed onto a bull by two enemies in the Juarez arena and gored seriously before Cuadrilla members intervened. Tomaso Montes and Domingo Florez were arrested and jailed in Juarez. Hernandez received medical care and was expected to recover. The crowd at the ball ring grew excited as the incident occurred.
Vienna reports Emperor Vraunois Joseph, known as Prana Josef, is indisposed with a head cold and confined to his rooms in Schoenbrunn Castle for several days. He continues to work daily but has declined general audiences.
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