All Games Postponed Due to Rainy Grounds
All matches postponed because of rain and wet field conditions. Organizers rescheduled events to clearer dates pending ground drying and safety checks at the venue.
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
3
All matches postponed because of rain and wet field conditions. Organizers rescheduled events to clearer dates pending ground drying and safety checks at the venue.
Rain caused grounds to turn wet prompting postponement of all scheduled games. Officials cited unsafe field conditions and rescheduling plans are under review with teams continuing preparations off site.
Denver wins opening game with a strong hitting display led by Latherborn and solid fielding. Lincoln Oilers score two runs in the ninth after Denver builds a lead, final score 4 3. Des Moines edges Sioux City 8 to 7 in a high scoring duel with two baggers highlighted. Omaha and Pueblo battle to a 2 2 tie after a delayed start for travel.
Fragmented log shows rail lines from Kansas City to Columbus and St Paul to Louisville and Minneapolis routes affected by rain. Milwaukee service postponed due to inclement weather, delaying schedules across several cities.
Residents report many drivers and pedestrians observe vehicles operating without front or rear lights in Albuquerque streets. The rising number of cars, including some reportedly unlit or owned by economical owners, creates dangerous conditions for occupants and pedestrians on narrow streets. The current ordinance on lights is understood to cover this issue and needs enforcement.
Victoria B C May 7 the steam er Aorangl from Australia brings news of the sudden sinking of the steamer Hega an Australian coasting vessel under suspicious circumstances Investigations examine whether the ship was scuttled as it carried a non union crew during the recent coastwide sailors strike Forty seven passengers and crew were saved one old man died from the shock
Butte Montana May outline shows T. Lewis Ferris a ranch hand arraigned today on murder charges for killing Engineer Albert Bussy of Missoula. The victim died when the Burlington eastbound train was dynamited last Friday night. Ferris confessed to the county attorney yesterday and waived preliminary examination, remanded without bail.
The May 7 session addressed the forestry provision of the agricultural appropriation bill with Colorado's Senator Teller condemning the forestry service for mismanagement. Senator Depew of New York argued for extending the work of forest reserves as the discussion continued alongside a postal savings banks bill.
Senator Carter of Montana and Senator Culberson of Texas urged the Senate to note newspaper reports that the president and interstate commerce commission permitted railroad rate increases. The Senate approved a $5,000 appropriation for a Pocahontas monument at Jamestown before adjourning at 6 45 p m.
The House finished consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill but recessed until tomorrow before passage. The total appropriation stands at 1 241 000 dollars more than the committee’s estimate. Main discussion focused on Panama canal salary limits, with a provision capping pay at 25 percent above U S rates failing 10 to 101. Salient remarks included praise for nonunion printing options for the government and a 5 10 p m recess.
Secretary R E K Twitchell of the irrigation congress boards left Las Vegas for Washington called by Governor Curry regarding pending support legislation. He aims to brief House and Senate committees on exposition purposes and is expected back within the week. The governor plans to return to Santa Fe midmonth.
Manager Johnson of the Franc company reports strong audience appreciation for the Passion Play pictures at the Crystal this week. The production is the only genuine Oberammergau reproduction in the west, with faithful detail and a French machine from Paris, running about an hour and a quarter.
The Wyoming Republican convention in Lander renominated Frank W. Mondell for Congress and urged delegates at the national convention to support Secretary Taft. Senators Clark and Warren, Gov. Brooks, and delegates C. W. Burkhauser and H. S. Ridgeley were named as delegates. John Hay A A Cosgriff and Fred Waehels chosen as presidential electors.
Senator Culberson of Texas urged the Senate to examine newspaper reports claiming railroads, with White House and Interstate Commerce Commission support, planned a general rate rise. He cited the Hepburn act power to fix rates and noted reactions to past wage actions, while critics questioned the anticipated rate cuts.
The commission could only fix rates on complaint but some speakers charged increased rates after iS passage. Culberson and Money of Mississippi disputed any presidential agreement to raise rates, while Foraker denied involvement and argued the president favors shipper relief from higher charges.
An advertisement asserts the kidneys act to strain impurities from blood and claims Foley's Kidney Remedy makes them healthy, urging readers to take it now to become well, attributed to J. H. O'Reilly Co.
The Standard Oil company of Indiana opened a new appeal to avoid paying a $29,240,000 fine imposed by Judge Landis in federal court. Attorney John B. Miller argued for reversal, contending the company did not know its rates were illegal and that each trainload, not each car, should be the basis of shipments in the indictment.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve painful feet corns bunions and sweating. It claims instant relief and easier fit for tight new shoes with a trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for stamps. Do not accept substitutes.
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