30 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1907
Page
1
San Francisco officials report a plan attributed to Schmitz aimed at forcing resignations of confessed supervisors. The effort centers on political maneuvering within city government.
In a San Francisco graft probe tied to the Ruef case, officials debate possible revocation of concessions to public service firms amid bribery accusations. Prosecutors warn of an attempted rescue and vow to pursue all leads as court action looms, with guards deployed for Ruef’s safety.
Mr Spreckels confirms 600 guaranteed funds and insists prosecution will proceed even if costs exceed 100000. He promises exhaustive investigations into bribery, seeks raiding high officials while offering immunity to some bribe-takers in exchange for testimony, and pledges review of all city and county departments including the police.
Mich el Matahne and Wi aoLaary United States soldiers were sentenced to hard labor for attacking and robbing Hare old Berrum of $75. Judge Arm drong condemned the act as a violation of the oath to protect citizens, noting the men were deprived of their uniforms prior to the trial.
Special dispatch reports a fire at the Las Cruces home of Catebane Armijo, an ex-employee of Howman's bank. The residence burned completely, but Armijo’s infant daughter was rescued in time. details describe the blaze starting around 10, with the infant saved moments before catastrophe.
Journal reports Thaw in good physical and mental shape as lunacy commission probes his condition. Attorneys praise memory and resilience while predicting a Monday report and a possible Tuesday trial resumption with a jury likely by Friday next week.
Morning Journal Special Teased Wire Denver March 2 The bill to fund the debt from the state militia during the miners strike three years ago passed the senate with 20 Republican votes and Democratic opposition and goes to the governor for signature It provides for a bond issue of 900000. Earlier a 800000 bond proposal failed due to adjournment. Critics say it pays illegitimate indebtedness while supporters claim a graft free plan.
Captain Hacker of the Missoula Omaha subsistence department has been named purchasing agent for the Chinese famine relief. He is authorized to buy 3 746 00 pounds of core meal for immediate shipment to China and has solicited bids from Nebraska millers. Funds were raised by subscriptions of Dr. Kippach of the Christian Herald.
Morning Journal reports the Western railroad wage dispute edging toward a strike after talks in Chicago led by government officials Martin A. Knapp and Charles P. Neill and railroad leaders Brown Morrissey Garreton. Despite concessions claimed by railroads and firm terms from the union, a settlement hinges on mediation prior to tomorrow’s meeting.
Three men rode a box car in a New England village were struck by an overhead bridge. Two were found dead and a third unconscious. Police identified the dead as Cannare and Valence Better and reported a wounded associate.
At a joint conference in Chicago today between the Metal Manufacturers Association and the United States Molders Union a majority of U S manufacturers accepted a wage advance of 9.5 percent for molders. The agreement runs for twenty one months and covers about 35 000 workers nationwide.
Chicago telegraphs say Colorado Manufacturers' Association and Denver Chamber of Commerce expect an amicable settlement between railroad employers and the general menagerie association. Messages urge arbitration to prevent a general strike and advise leaders to use influence for peace.
Raulph M Kassey, chairman of the National Civic Federation executive committee, says the federation will act only if its services are actually needed to avert a Western rail strike. He cites the Midanann law and notes readiness to cooperate with conciliation committees and key railroad leaders if called upon.
Madrid March 29 The physicians believe Queen Victoria may be confined by illness and Alfonso may become regent. Preparations for the new royal member are under way with orders from the palace and a cradle sent from England.
Lunacy commission to hear Dr. Allen McLane Hamilton regarding Harry K. Thaw mental fitness for trial. Hamilton, once linked to the defense, will testify for the state and be the sole expert asked to address Thaw’s competence. Also expected: Dr. Maguire and Tombs officials.
New York March 29 The commission in lunacy nears a report on Thaw's mental condition with a possible Monday submission to Justice Fitzgerald. If findings favor sanity the trial may proceed. if not, confinement in a state hospital could be ordered. No public lunacy session today due to Good Friday.
Lieutenant Creer testified to the senate military affairs committee on the Brownsville affray. He said he commanded company C during the shooting and that the Twenty-fifth Infantry may have fired. He placed the firing near the town center and described the guns used and the time to clean them. The committee recessed for two weeks on April 6.
Crew members blamed for a Colton yard accident after a switch to the main line opened without proper rules observed. Investigation cites inexperience and ignorance of yard procedures by Green Hands in the switching crew.
Sun Express disaster near Colton last night left twenty four known dead and many injured. Officials debate how many remain under debris as coroner's inquest begins and witnesses detail crew experience and rule violations.
Lincoln Neb March 29 Acting on an attachment by Receiver Whitmore of the suspended Citizens Bank of Firth Sheriff Ross levied on 65000 dollars worth of property of the missing cashier Mr Crandall There has been no trace of Crandall since his disappearance ten days ago He was regarded as the wealthiest man of the town owning extensive property His mill and elevator have been shut down.
Special Dispatch reports in Carrizozo New Mexico that the Hi Paso and Southwestern railroad will replace shops and a water plant destroyed by fire on Wednesday. The fire damaged the roundhouse, pumping plant, and several freight cars, with locomotives and equipment largely saved thanks to workers’ efforts. The blaze was blamed on careless handling of a lantern in the oil room.
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