03 May 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1909
Page
1
A proposed tariff measure would give the chief executive power to declare tariff wars against any nation, making the president the arbiter of international trade policy and tariff disputes.
Washington May 2 The senate tariff section grants the president power to declare tariff war or refrain from it and to decide if a nation discriminates against US products. It enables executive agreements with other nations via proclamations and appoints officials abroad to secure information. It forbids any rate lower than the tariff law and requires higher duties for any change.
The March report from the Bureau of Statistics shows U.S. material imports rising to 365 million dollars, up from 46 million a year earlier, with twelve key goods driving the increase including hides, wool, raw silk, rubber, tin, copper, tobacco, cotton, lumber, and chemicals, while copper, lumber, and raw silk post notable gains.
The court held that the act does not require packers to indicate product locality. The sockeye fishery's 190s harvest reached about 24.94 million fish with a commercial value near 7.32 million dollars, underscoring the industry’s importance in Alaska.
In Buenos Ayres the socialist party and the workmen's federation plan a general strike to protest May Day clashes that left many dead or wounded and demand the police chief's dismissal and an inquiry. The events followed yesterday's demonstrations.
Washington May 2 The question arises whether Alaska salmon labels must state the locality of harvest under the Alaska labeling law of 1906 The fish commission finds no exclusive right for Puget Sound or Alaska packers to use the term sockeye as it denotes species not locality The Solicitor says Puget Sound packers may compete on quality and pricing with Alaska producers despite labeling similarities
Columbus Ohio May 2 Rev Dr W F Whitelock aged 76 a prominent Methodist Episcopal clergyman died today in Delaware near Columbus his long service and stature in the church noted in tributes from colleagues and congregants
Madrid and major cities held municipal elections today with republicans winning most key contests. The notable feature was compulsory voting, an element that appeared to favor conservative candidates across the country.
Paris May 2 James Hazen Hyde former vice president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society and his chauffeur Ladwice were condemned by default Hyde to one month’s imprisonment and $100 fine Ladwice to one month and $30 Hyde charged with striking a public taxicab injuring a passenger and Ladwice fleeing the scene while Hyde is reportedly on a Riviera trip.
The Hooth passenger and freight steamer Moore arrived in Duluth from Port Arthur Ontario today, long overdue after a collision near departure. Passengers express relief as the vessel resumes port, while officials assess the delay and safety.
Winnipeg May 2 Internat ional President Lewis of the United Mine Workers has sent Board Member Rogers of Idaho to Fernie to assist Board Member Mordan in getting the coal strike. Operators stand firm for open shop and wage reductions. A wave of five percent on wages of working miners aims to pressure strikers. A miners meeting is set for Fernie tomorrow to decide on new negotiations.
Latrobe Pa May 2 Posees scoured for Emma and Alvin Blaugh seven and five years old who vanished from their parents yard while playing. Searches extended forty eight hours with woods and a nearby creek dragged in hope of locating the children.
New York District Attorney William Travers Jerome invited questions from the public at a mass meeting of the People's Institute at Cooper Union. He announced he would answer face to face, aiming to show accountability and explain the powers and duties of his office. He urged written questions be submitted three days prior for accuracy.
The Flag to Flag pathfinder from Denver reached Pueblo on May 2 as part of the route to City of Mexico for next October's endurance run. The expedition, led by FOFB D. Spooner with driver William Kaipper, will move on to La Junta the next day.
The first formal reunion of the National Peace Congress opens in Chicago with Robert Treat Payne presiding and Ballinger reading President Taft's message. A banquet by the Chicago Chamber of Commerce closes the sessions as delegates discuss war abolition and scientific economics.
A speaker argues against racial segregation and urges peaceful coexistence between Americans and Asians across the Pacific. He asserts territories claimed by Japan and China should not prevent cooperation and harmony in the Western Hemisphere. He contends ignorance and misunderstanding drive conflict and calls for mutual respect.
Des Moines May 2 A new regime in state official expenses goes into effect tomorrow. A complete record will be kept for all outlays including railroad fares hotel bills livery express meals with omit or place of incurring expenses. The books go to the executive council where they will be sworn to and audited.
A line of horses and troopers leaves Fort Myer Virginia under Major Eben Smith to Fredericksburg where thirty officers join May 7. They will trace Grant era routes, visit battlefields within a hundred miles, and return to Fort Myer by June 6 to study war problems under Colonel K B Evans and General staff leaders.
The senate tariff debate continues this week with Finance Committee ready to review schedules. Senators Horgh and Piles plan to open Monday pushing income tax and lumber duty respectively. House Philippine tariff bill slated for Thursday. no other business expected. Apple King Udell of Brockport dies, famed orchardist with vast apple trees.
The Farmington town board unanimously refused a license continuance for the last saloon in town and declared no saloon license would be granted to any owner. A public library fundraiser entertained by a school event drew loud applause, as the saloon’s doors remained closed after midnight. The move ends saloon presence in San Juan County, a policy Agtee had pushed previously.
An unfortunate government engineer is reported lost after being swept by a raging torrent and driven through a rock tunnel below the Roosevelt Dam. Rescue teams search the area for the missing man and assess the dangerous conditions.
Ww M Demrick an electrical engineer in charge of all electrical and power construction for the Salt River Valley project drowned in a 600 foot sluicing tunnel at Roosevelt dam. A L Harris was swept through the tunnel but escaped with minor injuries. Colonel Chauncey Castle dies at 66 in Wisconsin after years as a Republican delegate and former leader of the Steve Manufacturer’s Defense Association.
Miss Laura Kasper aged 20 woke after one hundred hours of sleep on May 2 in Kenton. Doctors report the strange nap followed by a brief prayer and note her health appears weak but improving. A local Phyelelan medical observer cites neuro- biological causes for the extended sleep.
About 600 sailors and 100 officers of the Japanese training squadron visited Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Lt Potest escorted them as they rode bikes toured the beach by streetcar and attended a band concert at Muss Pavilion. The party then saw the Japanese Tea Garden and enjoyed day fireworks acrobatics and a basket luncheon.
Bertillon photographs from San Francisco identify a captive and reveal the prisoner's name and official ties. The record notes arrest in a California facility and the listing of a name linked to authorities.
M Bertilan states Bernard was tried twice, first for theft and then for murder of Mme Sare sine. He received a death sentence for the latter, commuted to exile in New Caledonia, from which he escaped to the United States.
Martin Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club set a new discus mark at the Pastime Athletic Club grounds in New York. He threw the Olympic discus freestyle from a seven foot circle TSS feet 3 inches, surpassing the previous 132 feet 1 inch record from last year’s national championship at Pray ers Island by W F Horr.
Paris May 2 Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela is consulting lawyers about suing France for expulsion from Martinique and forced return to Pratee, claiming the government can expel foreigners at its discretion.
Cubanne Boy, seven, abducted April 14 by Hreughten Brandenberg from his grandmother in St. Louis, arrived in care of his father James Cabanne from San Fran ises. The divorce suit Cabanne v Mrs Cabanne Brandenberg to be heard in circuit court tomorrow.
Panama's first president Manuel Amador died at 75 after a long illness. A key figure in the 1903 revolution that separated Panama from Colombia, he was born in Cartagena and rose from merchant and physician to political leader, though he declined many offices before finally serving Panama.
San Francisco May The police hold at the county jail a Wrenchman arrested last March at the Fairmont hotel on a charge of purse snatching Raven accused of attempting to steal a purse from guest Eleanor Morgan The suspect does not speak English Maoul has not been tried while authorities seek his record
In Atcholasville Kentucky on May ? a 21 year old Alexander Jennings son of wealthy parents shot himself in the head during a quarrel with his sweetheart at a crowded country church near Litthhe Hickman causing panic. he died shortly after.
May 2 Peoria news reports an explosion at a Crescent theater. William H K Robinson city editor of the Peoria Star and manager of the playhouse dies after trying to lead patrons to safety. Walter Woodrow the operator is seriously hurt. Over 200 people were inside and escaped without panic.
American School for Girls in Adana surrounded by a furious mob during the massacres. Miss Elizabeth H Webb, missionary from Bunker Hill Illinois, recalls student danger and staff defending the school as fires burn, guards clash, and a failed rescue attempt unfolds.
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