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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
6
A Washington correspondent reports that Canada will not imposed export duties on wood pulp despite earlier talk. The piece credits forest preservation needs and the Stevens bill, noting Republican support and opposition from stand-patters and party dissenters.
The piece notes a shift toward peace making in U S politics with William Jennings Bryan and Illinois leader Joseph Sullivan uniting to secure the state’s vote for Bryan at Denver. It contrasts Taft Cox and Murphy dynamics, arguing Bryan deserves a fair, bipartisan treatment in this era of reconciliation.
The World reports two London mail bags valued at $500,000 were lost or stolen in New York late March. One bag, for St Louis, rode the Majestic to New York shipping on March 26. the other for Brooklyn came on the Philadelphia on March 29. The bags disappeared between steamers and the foreign post office. Investigations by the post office department the U S secret service and police have debated blame and possible mislabeling as a probable cause. Postal Inspector Mayer cautions against assuming a true loss and notes the story’s $500,000 figure may be exaggerated by reporters.
A Boston typhoid outbreak traced to a milk dealer’s premises caused 609 cases and 28 deaths. The disease spread while the owner handled milk in March before diagnosis. Testing practices and inadequate hygiene at city milk sources are criticized, urging stricter milk inspection nationwide.
The Omaha World Herald quotes Mr Bryan warning that if Governor Johnson and his Parker backing win the nomination Bryan would lose influence. he says defeat would end his convention support and the Parker group would drive the party from its strength and success.
District Attorney Jerome remarks that New York is ruled by newspapers and suggests befits of expanding the claim to the nation. He notes Republican congressmen pushing the pulp question may gain from lessons learned before Thanksgiving Day.
Indications point to a large crowd in Cown next week for the laying of the corner stone of the new armory by officers of the G A R. The ceremony is expected to attract local veterans and community members.
An editorial in the New York World questions Taft’s nominations chances and argues Theodore Roosevelt is the sole candidate who could defeat Taft at the Chicago convention. It challenges Democratic claims and asks why friends of Hughes and Bryan persist in pretense while noting no clear alternative has emerged.
A nationwide push to improve public cleanliness and aesthetics is highlighted with Chicago and Albuquerque leading efforts. The piece reproduces a hymn urging residents to clear away dirt, banish rubbish, and promote sanitary, bright towns with active participation and collaboration.
A heated scene unfolds as an enraged desperado tosses a desk through a skylight after tearing the Governor's Message printed in Spanish by the Albuquerque Morning Muckraker. The piece accuses the paper of graft and calls for Spanish-language access while praising local Republican papers.
Storm reports from Hattiesburg Mississippi raise death toll estimates to around 150 as tornado devastation across southern Mississippi unfolds with mounting casualties and ongoing relief efforts.
United States Judge Ralph E Campbell of the eastern district of Oklahoma has forwarded his resignation to the attorney general. He cites a preference to return to the practice of law as his reason for stepping down.
An advertisement asserts Foles's Orina Laxative cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels, restoring natural action. It promises immediate improvement and recommends Poley's Urino Laxative as a pleasant alternative, produced by J H O'Rielly Co.
The Paso Herald argues El Paso and the Rio Grande valley should actively participate in the Albuquerque National Irrigation congress to counter northern Colorado and New Mexico exhibits. It warns that neglect could jeopardize future welfare as rivals showcase climate, soil, and production advantages to push for more water rights.
After defense witnesses argued Walker’s hand rested on top of his body, the Durango murder trial of Joseph Vanderwelde and William Mason closed its case. The judge will give jury instructions at 9:30 tomorrow morning with remaining arguments through Saturday noon.
A crowd attended at Lead Avenue Methodist Church for a moving picture exhibition of scenes from the Passion Play of Oberammergau. Soloist Mrs. A. Frank sang The Holy City and Abide With Me, delivering performances praised as among the finest sacred songs heard in Albuquerque.
Captain Richmond P. Hobson imagines a Japan versus United States war detailing naval moves and Dreadnought advantages. He argues Americans must seek Pacific sea control, hold the Pacific coast, restrict action to Hawaii, and build a fleet rivaling Japan’s, potentially forcing a distant general engagement.
New York on April 30 reports two concurrent storms, one from the southwest bringing rain and another from the northwest delivering snow in western New York. Winds up to forty miles per hour toppled trees, drove a square rig ashore near Fire Island, and caused near-misses with Bellevue Hospital. Bath houses at Coney Island were blown down and Seaside Park flooded. Brighton Beach track became a lake before the storm cleared by midnight.
Belated snow in Rochester New York from evening to midnight totals about four inches breaking late season records. The storm surpasses the April 1874 snowfall of seven inches while Jamestown reports four inches of snow.
Damage to Thousand Islands property along the St. Lawrence river is estimated at 200000 to 300000 dollars. Architects returning from Lake Ontario report near total destruction of docks boathouses and cottages along the shore with gardens slopes and lawns eroded by high water.
Peabody Kansas April 30 delegates elected to the national convention at Columbus July 15 and 16 and a full state ticket for Congress. Rev K C Shouse Parsons named for United States senator and Rev Albert L Hope Abilene for governor. Campaign fund raised seven hundred dollars.
New subway section from Borough Hall Brooklyn to Flatbush Avenue station opened at 1 02 this morning with the first southbound train from Bowling Green to Borough Hall, marking the start of service on the newly completed underground road.
Guthrie Oklahoma April 30 The state board of equalization fixed the total assessment of all railroad companies operating in the state at 172 497 000 It is estimated that railroads and gas property will comprise about one third of the state's taxable property.
Four at large delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago were uninstructional. Maine Republicans adopted a Taft endorsement while keeping the four at large delegates free to vote as they choose. The convention praised President Roosevelt's administration and named Shaw, Ricker, Hill, and Dunn as the delegates.
Baltimore April 30 The state Republican convention named General Felix Agnus and William P. Jackson plus Congressmen Pearce and Mudd as delegates at large to the national convention A resolution endorsed Secretary Taft for the presidential nomination and instructed the delegates to use all lawful means to secure his nomination.
In Lake Providence Louisiana on an April day the fifth district Republicans elected uninstructed delegates to Cyt Cumo, reflecting a nonbinding choice by party voters.
In Bucyrus Ohio April 2006 the thirteenth district Republican convention split with one faction instructing for Taft and another faction declining to instruct.
Athens Ga April 30 The eighth strict republican convention split today and two delegations will go to Chicago neither is instructed.
The North Carolina Republican convention in Greensboro elected Thomas Rollins Charles Harris B C Duncan and Speaker BR Adams as delegates at large and instructed them to vote for Taft for president.
In Newport Arkansas on April 3 Republicans of Arkansas 2nd District elected H H Meyers and Charles R Henry as delegates to the national convention and instructed them for Taft.
United States Ship Kansas reports at sea on April 20 that the fleet, about thirty miles from Port Harford, steams northwest in calm waters. The weather cools as clouds gather and darkness falls, with the fleet maintaining a steady ten and a half knots on schedule.
Crowds line Pecho range and beaches as the Connecticut leads a 16-ship armada past La Grande Beach and Ayala Bay then toward Monterey. Los Angeles sailors send thanks via mayor for hospitality shown during their stay.
The trustee in bankruptcy for the estate of J. F. Palmer will sell all goods and personal property at public auction on May 9, 1908, starting at 9 o clock a.m., at the storeroom formerly occupied by Palmer at Marquette Avenue and North First Street in Albuquerque. Exempt property and actions are not included. SCOTTY KNIGHT, Trustee in Bankruptcy.
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