27 Mar 1904
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1904
Page
1
Destructive storms killed three in Paragould and damaged vast areas around Gainesville and Vicinity. Michigan floods threaten Grand Rapids as Grand River fears mount. Snow blockades halt northern trans continental trains with ten held in North Dakota. Louisville and Springfield report extensive wind and flood damage.
Butte Montana reports a statewide storm that dumped 2 to 8 inches of snow with thermometer swings from below zero to near 20 below. Stock raisers endure losses as the blizzard disrupts traffic from Glendive to the Takolis after the North Coast Limited and President Elliott’s special train become snowbound. Temperatures rise to about 36 above as the storm begins to ease.
March reports from St Paul and Cincinnati describe storms halting rail service. Frozen routes in Montana and North Dakota block the Great Northern line with five trains reportedly buried, while Northern Pacific trains are lost in Montana. Ohio endures record rain causing river flooding, road washouts, and widespread disruption along tributaries of the Ohio river.
Nagasaki dispatch says the Japanese war office has completed plans for the main invasion columns toward Manchuria. A large force is massed for a push from the Tumen mouth below Possiet toward Harbin with another column north of Ping Yange along the Yalu line. Northern Korea sees Japanese front activity as Russian reinforcements arrive at Harbin by Siberian rail. A Tokio Mall report confirms operations in Northern Korea this week with advance toward the Yalu.
Washington DC March 24 The House Territories sub committee completed most of the omnibus statehood bill for Oklahoma and Indian Territory and for New Mexico and Arizona. The measure awaits full committee action Monday with a likely caucus of Republicans before proceeding to the Senate and potential minority responses. Debate centers on representation and funding as Oklahoma could become a state in 1906 while Arizona may follow within about a year.
Senate spends three hours on pension bills and the District of Columbia annual appropriation as the House begins consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill. Heminway presents year fiscal outlook with a large revenue surplus but higher total government expenses. Continuous debate stalls after an hour and a half with no speakers ready to continue.
In Arkansas a Democratic primary is held today to nominate a governor and a Supreme Court candidate. Governor Jefferson Davis seeks a third term while Carroll D. Wood runs for the state Supreme Court. A bitter one on one fight is noted as Governor Davis also vies for the United States Senate seat.
The report notes a man shot his father to protect his mother, detailing the incident and the suspect’s statements as authorities investigate the defense claim amid surrounding testimony and scene descriptions.
A five story building near Trinity Church housing Morris European and Wells Fargo Express burned, causing over $100,000 in losses. It drew 100,000 spectators and 500 police as crews battled the flames until around 3 PM. Clerks saved valuables by fleeing to safety with cash and checks carried to a bank.
Mr. Paul Mine reports that the Northern Pacific assigns a general passenger agent. The note confirms a passenger death as a result of a train incident near Paul city with details framed for upcoming timetable changes.
Dewitt Arkansas reports eleven Negroes killed following rioting that began last Monday. Two more deaths near St Charles. Kellis Johnson and Perrys Carter among those slain. Authorities report quietness at local churches and belief that the main threats have ended.
In Tres Piedras New Mexico on March 26 J D Coun, a loom man, was beaten by an assailant. The incident left Coun with injuries and police moved to detain the suspects. Wounds were described as serious but not life threatening. Authorities press on with the case.
Doston Massachusetts dated March 26 reports the advertising agency Pet iow & Co. has its affairs placed in the hands of creditors. Liabilities may reach one million dollars with assets around a quarter of that amount.
The readable fragment discusses threats against Christians and mentions unclear phrases and names. No coherent events or identities are established. The text appears damaged with stray words and non sequiturs.
Berlin dispatch reports European diplomacy tense over Russia and China as Paris notes pessimism about Russia Cripn tensions and China neutrality wavering. Pekin dispatches say China denies neutrality while awaiting chance to join hostilities. Russia discusses intervention lines with France. Mobilization in Manchuria now complete with Kuropathin visiting Marbin before Mukden.
A Paris dispatch reports a high Russian naval officer says the Baltic squadron under Admiral Wirenius will be recalled and overhauled. The fleet cannot sail until September, when torpedo boats for Port Arthur will be ready, giving Russia potential war advantage and a swift finish. Reports from Manchuria note Japanese forces at Anju and Pakchieng, with Mingkiao and other ports in view.
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