22 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
1
A former San Francisco crime boss held in confinement resists a jail stay and withdraws a demand to secure a place in custody. The case highlights ongoing power struggles within organized crime networks in the city.
A Tarnap Morning Journal Special Leased Wire report describes officials probing a $50,000 payment to block a rival franchise. The piece covers writs, custody disputes, and court actions involving Ruef, Bigey, and Dunne, with references to elisor appointments and ongoing legal contention amid political infighting.
Secret Service agents question Pasci ne States company officials including Henry T. Scott and T. V. Halsey as part of a probe into a franchise granted to the Home Telephone company. Witnesses describe payments and opposition data while a photographer is assaulted leaving the grand jury room. Nearby at Pensacola navy yard a fire destroys a building and gear for boats Gloucester and Asla de Luaron.
Fragmentary text references a grand jury, alleged misconduct, and a rough timeline including tonight and tomorrow. Names and places are garbled, but mentions a public or legal proceeding and investigative activity by authorities.
The court concluded debate on the venue change motion in the Mover Haywood Pettibone case and Judge Wood said a decision would be issued Monday morning. Unclear fragments mention Mississippi and March dates.
Fragmentary text references a statement by a person named J. A and a president, with mentions of a trap and northern railing, but lacks coherent details or context to identify events, people, or places.
The article reports restoration of public land rights following a presidential order of March 12. It lists locations including Cuba, New Mexico, Morita, Cregen, and Washington with acreages and classifications. The text notes lands previously withdrawn or set aside are now open for entry and location.
Report describes a violent clash between Romanian troops and peasants as authorities attempt to quell unrest. Several officers were wounded and others killed during the confrontation amid buildings and crowds in the affected area.
Morning Journal reports a heated protest against tunnel project plans amid government warnings. Premier Campbell-Huamierman defends the bill as critics argue military risks and public alarm could harm the economy and political stability.
The thirty seventh legislative assembly adjourned after a day of formalities and gift presentations to presiding officers. Governor’s anti gambling and reform agenda passed, with support from the public and officials, while detractors failed to derail the administration. Final adjournment came at 10 30 p m after messages from the governor and council.
The council and house advanced measures including land condemnation railway rights and a free salt lake bill. Passed were bills on births and deaths registration, school district formation, liquor sales after 6 on Sundays, and updates to civil procedure and forestry related topics.
Santa Fe lawmakers pass General Education measures and a refund bill after suspending rules. The session allocates funds for New Mexico’s division costs and details taxpayer relief, with debates on the New Mexican Printing Company and related appropriations ongoing.
The governor signed a wide set of bills including anti gambling measures while recalling and tabling the liquor license bill. The event occurred in Santa Fe as lawmakers discuss amendments to various acts and state finances.
A disorganized effort in the legislature fails to advance a pet-related bill. The final attempt appears weak and uncoordinated, ending without approval or notable support from key committees.
In Santa Fe New Mexico on March 21 a tense house session saw House Bill No. 245 for a special district attorney election in 1908 pass by voice vote after late arrival, then abandoned amid machine opposition. The mounted police maintenance bill followed with an 18 to 8 vote, while a Sunday law bill allowing liquor saloons open until 6 am was debated 14 to 7.
In Santa Fe the house debated rail and tax measures as factions clashed over a rail monopoly and Spanish language reading, with Hudspeth voting no and a roll call demanded. Council bills on assessment and court house funding moved, while a liquor license rise passed amid heated speeches. Riotous activity in Romania also reported with peasants looting villages and casualties at Lespezal.
Eight thousand dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from the home of Charles Morgan, son of the founder of the Morgan steamship lines, at his residence in Prairie, Nebr. Two prairie fires, started by locomotives and driven by high wind, swept the region between this town and Julesburg, damaging farm property.
Brigadier General Theodore H. Wint commander of the Missouri Department with headquarters at Omaha died suddenly in Philadelphia at age 62. He was treated at Presbyterian Hospital and later remained at a hotel under a heart specialist care.
Ogden Utah March 21 Train service on the Southern Pacific was paralyzed by a washout on the Lucien cut-off across the Great Salt Lake. A heavy wind storm drove waves that moved boulders guarding the West trestle and embankment. At midnight tracks at Rambo thirty six miles west of Ogden were submerged. Work trains repaired the break and allowed delayed passenger trains to pass.
Deacon John Lewis, Zion church official, reached in Guadalajara, named first apostle by John Alexander Dowie's last will. Lewis plans to return to China to oversee church business and seek church unity as Dowie's heirs arrange probate. The will, not yet probated, awaits notice to the heirs before formal offering.
State psychiatrists declare Harry Thaw insane and unfit to stand trial for his life. The judge ordered commitment to an asylum as officials proceed with legal steps in the case.
District Attorney Jerome presents eight affidavits arguing Harry K Thaw is mentally unfit to understand proceedings or defend himself. Justice Fitzgerald delays ruling until Saturday afternoon and allows more affidavits from both sides. Jury is excused until tomorrow morning with a brief session and adjournment to Monday.
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