04 May 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
1
Voluminous document adopted by a five to two vote over strong opposition demands that the Lamgast Water Supply Company comply with council orders and endores the mayor and city attorney over an alleged effort to protect the corporation’s credit with bondholders.
A special city council committee reports the Water Supply company acted in bad faith, calling a company letter untrue and urging the mayor and city attorney to pursue legal action. The panel seeks extensions completed within thirty days and possible annulment of the franchise if not complied.
North Dakota senator attacks project to erect a Hamilton statue in Washington. He introduces a resolution to repeal funding, arguing he does not want an effigy of Hamilton as a reminder for youths. He suggests alternative ground purchase or relocation away from the White House area.
In Washington a letter from the president of the Alexander Hamilton Association asks for a contribution to a $100,000 statue fund. A resolution condemns the idea as intolerable for the American people. Oscar Straus is named ambassador to Turkey and Russia’s Rockhill is named ambassador to Russia, succeeding roles as former commerce secretary and assistant secretary of state.
Constantinople reports after Abdul Hamid's deposition the imperial harem is emptied with 45 carriages leaving Yildiz Kiosk and 15 more headed to Stamboul. authorities fear the fate of the many imprisoned women. In Halifax a lobster shipment trial aims to boost Pacific coast industry by sending a carload of live lobsters across the continent.
Captain Carliste D. Graham aged 58 died in Detroit after heroic Niagara River crossings. He navigated the rapids in a barrel five times and swam the river once, earning fame for his perilous feats.
Van Vilssenger a former real estate man serving a forgery sentence tells how Chicago financiers Rosenfeld and Rosenberg forced him to float Bogus paper. He says he forged about 1 000 060 from 1901 to 1908 and that some returned to him as payment in forged paper.
May 7 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of gold in the Rocky mountains by George A. Jackson in 1459. A monument has been erected on the site where the first gold was found in Idaho Springs Colorado.
The Supreme Court sustained the validity of the Hepburn bill commodities clause, upholding congressional power while narrowing the act’s scope of operation. The decision reinforces federal authority over interstate trade and curtails expansive application of the legislation.
The Supreme Court reverses the circuit court on the Hepburn commodities clause ruling in a decision split by a single dissent from Justice Harlan. The ruling narrows the government’s reach while preserving railroad freedom to own stock in commodities firms and clarifies the clause’s limits on railroad control of movement.
Boston May 3. Thomas W Laweon and associates have organized the Vroess Copper Company to purchase at par the entire capital stock of the Santa Rita Land Company, aiming to take over the New Mexico mining property. The move follows reports of administrators and financiers aligning to control the Santa Rita assets.
Promoters of a New Mexico mining venture plan to issue 8 million dollars of eight percent bonds convertible into eight percent preferred stock to about 55 000 investors. Nine million dollars in common stock will go to Lawson and Burrage who aim to build a Santa Rita plant to treat 100 000 tons of copper ore daily using a new process developed in Bayonne New Jersey. Lawson will offer bonds at par with rights to participate in a further 30 million dollar issue. The Santa Rita company has 300 000 dollars cash in treasury to be transferred to the new company.
Ohio Congressman objects to Jefferson Davis portrait on a silver service for the battleship Mississippi. The Mississippi legislature is urged to inform Congress about the patriotism and government ideals behind the decoration. Missouri senate considers whipping post as discipline but defeats proposed abolition measure.
In San Antonio on May 3 the cera combined and refused to buy from bakers who sold only six loaves for twenty five cents instead of seven, prompting merrily protests. Bakers reportedly have thousands of loaves on hand.
A week of Navy and civic events in San Francisco showcased entertainment for Japanese naval cadets and sailors. Receptions honored Rear Admiral Ijieht and officers Aso and Boyan, with a Wes Virginia dinner by Pacific fleet chiefs for Japanese officers. A Japanese minstrel show and social gatherings followed, featuring a Merchat Exchange building hall display of mixed flags and a large public audience.
Idaho Senator borah argues former president Roosevelt shaped the Republican Party and its rise to power. He defends a graduated income tax and cites Taft and Carnegie in a broader debate on constitutional tax limits and national treasury needs.
Carson Martin a 45 year old farmer residing in Belle River south of Mount Vernon used dynamite to kill himself. He carried the explosive to an outbuilding yesterday and blew the structure up, his body scattered on the premises. He left a letter stating his intention to end his life.
A federal jury was drawn in Muskages China on May 3 to rehear evidence in a conspiracy case involving Governor Haskell and six other prominent citizens. The proceeding marks a fresh stage in the long running federal inquiry.
Gillagiow Mae May 3 Edward Payson Weston passed through at a o'clock in the evening on his long walk to the Pacific coast continuing on to Slater after a 68 mile day waiting.
A boy and two men were electrocuted near Melt railroad tracks in Paris. The boy fell onto a high tension cable as a fence edge gave way. A worker leaped to rescue him but perished instantly, followed by another worker attempting a warning rescue amid a crowd.
Testimony in Captain Peter Hains murder case centers on reports of Mrs Hains and William Annis engaging in late night visits to the Port Hamilton home. Witnesses describe scenes of intoxication and jealousy while Hains was away in the Philippines, with others detailing conversations about property near the Bayside Yacht Club.
The board of inquiry in Vallono California heard Lieutenant G W Osburg of the Monster Cheyenne as a witness. Naval Constructor Evans testified already. Assistant Naval Constructor Henry is to testify next. Mpa Vans refuses to appear as a defense witness. her husband may compel her testimony.
Vietor H Metcalf formerly secretary of the navy assumes active management of Union Savings Bank in Oakland California after a directors meeting last Saturday elected him vice president and manager.
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