13 May 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
1
A catastrophic crash costs thirty two lives with many injured as vehicles burst into flames. Surviving passengers and rescuers in San Luis Obispo rush victims to hospitals and work to save others from cremation in burning cars.
A Southern Pacific train carrying 145 Shriners and families derailed after striking a defective switch near Santa Barbara. The catastrophe left at least 25 dead in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, with many injured and burned as rescuers worked through night to identify victims. Ambulances and nurses rushed to the scene as corpses were moved to morgues and survivors received care.
Barbars Cal May 12 44 reports testimony on the bodies of victims from yesterday's wreck. Juror HP testified about a Buffel witness, describing a high speed train and the ensuing crash details.
Settlement details show the crash occurred at some time on the 12th with a broken switch rail causing cars to derail. A relief train reached the scene shortly after 5 pm and returned to Santa Barbara by 1 50 pm, covering 61 miles in six and a half hours. Inquest to continue tomorrow at 3 pm Reading remains the reporting point for the disaster and memorial services are held by Medinah Temple in Chicago.
The Associated Press received a message from Frank C. Roundy at Paso Robles announcing a disaster that saddened the return journey of numerous nobles from an imperial council session in Los Angeles. He expresses deep sorrow for the tragedy that befell Sematia and fah temples in the wreck of their special train.
Ninety miners are missing or dead after a blaze at the Tenaras copper mine in Velardena Durango started by a smoker in an abandoned shaft. Rescue efforts recovered several bodies as the fire rapidly spread through the mine complex.
A colored preacher was shot in a church near Leveled ville while a mob formed to lynch suspects. Witnesses say merchant and pastor aides, with the assailant believed to be connected to a betrayal during a Troost marriage dispute.
Ohio senator declares he will not abide by any decision of the party executive committee prior to the upcoming convention. The stance signals potential intra party rift as districts prepare for the political gathering amid mounting pressure and public scrutiny.
Senator Foraker defends his position on endorsing Cox recommendations, denies any bargain with rivals, and urges deferring endorsement decisions until the next Ohio state convention. He calls for the upcoming convention to decide delegates by primaries and stresses Republican unity and self-respect.
Mrs Agnes Harlow Houser president of Globe Printing and Globe Democrat died after a self inflicted bullet wound in the temple. Found by her husband Duncan Houser on returning from a drive with sons Duncan and Douglas. Family cites stress from a charity carnival as a possible factor. unclear whether accidental or intentional.
The joint meeting of Republican state committees in Columbus aims to reconcile policy clashes. Taft supporters led by Arthur Vorges and Theodore Burton push for an explicit Taft endorsement as the people's choice for president, resisting ties to any senator or governor contests. Burton heads to St Louis for an address and may delay formal plans on challenging Senator Foraker.
Congressman Eugene Harding calls in a Dayton Journal letter for Ohio Republican leaders to avoid a Tuesday conference in Columbus. He argues the call ignores the party’s wishes beyond Taft’s candidacy and predicts the meeting would widen party dissensions, especially over Governor Harris and Senator Foraker.
A passenger train derailed with three cars leaving a twisted wreck. Engineer Neal VW died and a second crew member was badly hurt while a third worker was rescued. Grand Duke Nicholas married Princess Angelasia in Malta on May 12.
Prosecution said to rely on the testimony of Harry Orchard to convict Moyer Haywood and Pettibone. The case centers on murder charges with Orchard as a key witness shaping the outcome.
Boise awaits the Haywood case as 100 jurors present themselves in Judge Wood's court for the resumption at 2 pm. Harry Orchard sits under guard in the state penitentiary as reports of an assassination plot circulate while defense and prosecution maneuver.
Paso, Texas May 12 The badly injured in the wreck of the San Central at Bermisillo are being taken to the hospital at Chihuahua and their train is due to arrive there tonight at 4 30. Among those seriously injured are Dr W H Kean of Chicago S D Jackson of Virginia and J B Baker of this city who are hurt but may recover.
Lemion May 22 report that Ellen Terry aboard the Minnetonka returning to England sent wireless thanks via the Associated Press for the congratulations on her marriage to James Carew. The couple wed in Pittsburgh on March 22 and Miss Terry expresses gratitude.
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