24 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
1
Police seize a man and a woman linked to a planned youth kidnapping. A female suspect in Sharon admits organizing the abduction while authorities pursue additional leads across Ohio.
Cleveland police arrest a man and a woman with 9790 dollars in partial ransom cash. The woman confesses involvement while denying marriage to the man. Both intoxicated, they await arraignment on abduction charges as investigators trace Willie Whitla’s movements and the ransom notes.
Sharon Pennsylvania reports that Willie Whitla's habit of spelling street car names may help Cleveland police locate the house where the boy was held captive during his absence from home. The article notes the boy was seated at the time.
Willie Whitla, the ransomed boy, was returned to his Sharon, Pennsylvania, home after five days with kidnappers. The reunion drew about 5,000 spectators as the family and detective arrived from the railroad station. Police vow to press charges. Mr. Whitla plans to reveal details to help identify the abductors and prospects of a broader celebration tonight.
Captain A. F. Mueller and five Pasadena men on the America balloon were lost for hours in snowbound Sierra Madre terrain after a brief flight from Tournament Park. They reached Switzer's camp on Mount Wilson and then Pasadena by horse, surviving a blizzard with limited provisions as rescuers and anxious relatives awaited word.
A blaze at 4:80 o clock yesterday consumed the Harvey eating house depot and telegraph office at Lamy Junction sixty miles north of Albuquerque. Loss estimated at twenty thousand dollars. telegraph wires melted and traffic delayed. Pflueger's store and the new depot escaped serious damage as rebuilding begins and wire service resumes.
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt departs on the steamship Hamburg for Africa as crowds cheer on the New York pier. Kermit Roosevelt and Captain Burmeister accompany him. a bronze tablet from Italo-Americans honors Roosevelt and Calabria relief efforts.
Governor Curry telegraphed President Taft to withdraw his resignation after the White House reportedly expressed confidence in him. He cites strong public support from territory residents and hundreds of messages urging him to stay in office. He refused to publish the Telegram, saying publicity should come from the White House.
Theodore Roosevelt bids farewell to fellow citizens aboard the Hamburg. He thanks supporters, then retires to the deck as the ship sails through smooth seas. The party enjoys lunch with Captain Burmeister and engages in lively talk about the expedition.
In Washington on March 23, Mr Payne of New York led a long Ways and Means Committee presentation defending the tariff bill. He argued the measure would not hurt tin plate or steel file industries and that free hides would not threaten farmers. He promoted inheritance tax over income tax as less prone to perjury. After Mr Clark of Missouri spoke briefly, Payne proposed suspending and the House adjourned.
Washington March 23 President Taft plans to consult southern senators before making federal appointments in the region He held a long interview with Senator Smith of South Carolina and will also confer with Senator Tillman about South Carolina offices Taft has notified Senator Batley that his wishes will be considered for Texas posts.
In Phoenix March 28 the Mari copa county Commercial club case before Interstate Commerce Examiner Lyon concluded with F A Jones saying railroads favor coast communities in rates over inland cities. He argued the eastern rate to the court plus the coast rate to Phoenix sets the Phoenix rate. Local merchants testified to support the claim of discrimination.
The Sunset Express from New Orleans to Los Angeles derailed near Bertram thirty miles west of Yuma in the early hours. Three cars were thrown from the track but no injuries were reported among passengers or trainmen. A defective rail is suspected as the cause in this two-section run during heavy traffic.
Tegucigalpa March 23 Sir Lionel Garden British minister to Central America has closed an arrangement with Honduras for settling the foreign debt on behalf of the council of foreign bondholders. Payment will come from receipts of the Honduras interoceanic railway and wharf at Puerto Cortes and customs duties. Honduras agrees to pay forty thousand pounds yearly for forty years.
The order of Fraternal Brotherhood met in a national convention in Los Angeles on March 23 with Supreme President A. J. Fowday presiding and forty one delegates representing over a thousand members in fifteen states. State managers also met and chose J. A. O Malley as president.
The chamber of deputies building in Mexico City burned to the ground today destroying archives and records. The loss is estimated at 150,000 pesos. The blaze left the structure a total loss and highlighted concerns over protecting governmental archives.
The University of California academic council awarded the Doctor of Laws to British Ambassador James Bryce. This marks the first time such an honor has been given since 1903 when Theodore Roosevelt received the degree.
Payne answers questions on amendments free hides and Cuba reciprocity as he argues the tariff will revive industry and prosperity. He asserts downward revision, urges quick passage, and predicts broad benefits including more revenue from an inheritance tax and potential income tax questions.
Washington March 23 It is understood that the new committee of control of senate expenditures will likely be led by former Senator Hemenway whose salary was continued after he left the senate on March 4 to complete the secret service inquiry The scope of the committee and whether its role is advisory or veto power over appropriation committee work remains to be seen
Mrs Isaac J Newberger wife of a wealthy Chicago merchant was sentenced to ten days in jail and fined $100 for shoplifting goods valued at $54 from a department store. She pleaded guilty through her husband saying she yielded to an unexplainable impulse.
Patrick Brennan, president of the Independent Packing Company, faced municipal court today on a cruelty charge. Miss Anna Wyatt of the Anti Cruelty Society testified Brennan allowed branding hogs with a sharp knife, an old fashioned practice.
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