14 May 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
1
Senator Bailey of Texas declares in Washington that the anti trust law must be enforced by imprisoning wealthy malefactors like United States Steel, arguing fines fail and liberty matters most. He predicts officers will be imprisoned or flee, and urges replacing failing officials with new ones.
Judge Davis rejected all motions from Thomas H. Broadhead and former police commissioner Ferdinand Foheneck challenging the validity of grand jury indictments charging bribery. The proceedings follow a May filing in Los Angeles.
Cincinnati May 13 preparatory moves at Latonia Jockey Club amid Kentucky racing commission dispute. Attorney Parker Pickers announces Charles F Price as riding judge with Judge Josey A Murphy to assist. rumors say boot makers may supply hand estates at the track again this season.
A six year old boy from Pueblo, Colo. was hospitalized after a bizarre suicide attempt in which he broke a window and stabbed his heel with a nail. The incident occurred in Milwaukee and involved a wireless telephone test linking Chicago and Milwaukee. Authorities report the boy is likely to recover.
The trial of Mugen, Villareal and Rivera began in Tombstone after a period of alleged revelationist activity. A key witness, War An sel T. Ramuel, formerly an advertising solicitor for the Regeneration, testified to identify documents connected with the case.
A perplexing legal item involves unclear trality laws with several witnesses subpoenaed. The case remains stubbornly contested amid ongoing disputes and unresolved questions.
In San Lula Potosi Mexico Juan Nolasco slept walked into the bulls enclosure and was badly gored by a bull whose horn pierced his thigh He faces probable death from his wounds. Also noted is the probated will of Lady William Beresford formerly Miss Lillian Warren Price with a sizable estate value and ties to Commodore Price of the US Navy.
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports Charles J. Nord, a Kansas City real estate broker, is on trial for securing money by false pretenses. Authorities found letters from women in a dozen states, all addressing Nord as Nora with talks of money advanced for supposed services.
In Idaho Springs on May 13 Clara Hale aged 24 serving at a cafe attracted rancher Edward Moser. He proposed at 6 03 PM and she accepted at 6 05 PM. The couple wed and left for the Moser ranch by 6 50 PM.
Treasury Secretary Franklin MacVeagh expressed hope that a satisfactory tariff bill enacted by Congress would bring permanent prosperity. He praised Taft’s administration for balance and reform, noting the monetary commission report as key to establishing a banking and currency system for nationwide stability.
President Ripley of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe reports renewed public tolerance for railroads in the western states. He criticizes legislatures and commissions he says target companies for gains in service and lower rates. He notes some politicians remain misinformed as sentiment shifts.
Workmen clearing a Hornaby lot in New Westminster find a decomposing female body believed murdered. A bottle with reddish liquid and burned clothing lie nearby, the victim about thirty, richly dressed, death dated six months prior. Police await identification and investigation.
Morning Journal reports San Francisco May 12 Thornwell Mullally assistant to the president of United Tallreade testifies in Calhoun graft trial through the day denying bribe offers and knowledge of 290000 withdrawal and related loan. John Connor testifies as first witness with others detailing trolley franchise concerns and supervisor actions.
Thomas Comforter aged 48 from Altoona was arrested at the prison doors early today and is being held pending an investigation while authorities assess his mental state. In Union City Tennessee on May 18 the militia recalled remaining troops from the teelfoot lake region and reported the situation under control.
Caracas May 3 the national cable line to the outside world was opened to the public. Tolls between Caracas and New York are now $1 per word in both directions. M Brun of the cable company and Senor Angola the attorney general signed a settlement agreement ending disputes between the company and the government.
Boston May 13 Quackery menacing the church was described by Dr Thomas H Darlington battery officer of New York in addressing the Episcopal congress He warned that psychotheraphy threatens the church and urged safeguarding it with medical oversight while Rev Lynn Powell of Northampton Mississippi defended the Kananal movement as a means to align psychotherapy with scientific medicine.
A fragmented souvenir mentions Helen Boyle, a lengthy essay, and an event on May 13. It references attendance by an audience in Wisconsin and a biographical or poetic piece titled Word of and a woman’s name, with unclear context.
Attorney General Wickersham rules Rear Admiral Barton’s retirement vacated the chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineers post. Chief Constructor Washington J. Capt. named acting head, but the appointment is invalid under section 179, requiring a presidential vacancy fill.
Jettercom City May 13. After many hours of debate the senate and house conference committee could not agree on statewide prohibition amendments. Tomorrow the committees will ask to be discharged. With the disagreement tonight there is no hope of the legislature submitting the amendment this session. Another committee may be appointed to consider the amendment.
A pistol battle at a Texas wild west show tent left one dead and a third wounded. Authorities pursue a fourth suspect as the shooting followed an earlier confrontation.
Sheridan reports two of seven Basin jail inmates have confessed to the murder of three sheepmen Alle mand Emage and Lagier near Basin six weeks ago. Keyes and Ferris were moved to Sheridan for safety amid threats from other prisoners. Indicted by the big horn county grand jury on murder charges, the seven men face an early trial, with a reward of 5500 offered for conviction.
At a National Grain Growers meeting in Springfield Missouri plans endorsed to build a warehouse chain in grain regions to hold wheat for higher prices. Theodore G. Nelson of the Equity society urged collective marketing to sell to millers and export directly to wholesale cooperatives, cutting out middlemen. The group also backed opposition to railroad rate reform and supported agricultural school funding, with talks on cotton use in twine and sacks. J Neil of Fort Worth warned of stock manipulations and urged farmers to brace for agitation against wheat operators in Chicago and New York.
Victoria B C May M4 reports that Pissiains sent commissioners to Copper Island to gather data on the North Pacific sealing industry and to investigate Japanese raiders alleged to invade Russian seal herds in connection with sealing activities.
Washington reports the torpedo boat Tingley as pennant winner for best gun and torpedo use and combined day night practice in the 1908 season. Final scores list Tingley 18, De Long 12, Lawrence 7, Thornton 6, Hall 4, Truxton 8, Stewart 2, Whipple and Hopkins under 1.
The Morning Journal reports James J. Hill urging the president to end tariff agitation in Washington. He warns ongoing talk in Congress delays work and progress and argues swift settlement will unleash a return to production and a booming economy.
Bogota May 13. President Rafaels guarantees ballot purity for the upcoming senatorial and representative elections later this month. He says treaties with the United States and Panama will not be submitted to congress until February 1910 to allow fair court review.
My Morning Journal reports Caracas May 13 that there is no evidence to support claims that the captain and crew of the American whaling vessel Cartto Knowles of Provincetown are jailed in Venezuela for five years. Records from the American legation and foreign offices do not substantiate the tale told by Eli Payne and W. Russell.
The government charged Raymond Horn and SP Snyder with using mail fraud in selling stock in the "Two Queens" mine in Arizona. Judge Krum moved to quash indictments. only rank Horn remained, while witnesses testified a Phoenix newspaper owner was paid 96 to publish favorable descriptions of the mine.
In a tense session the chamber backed the government on postal policy 465 to 159 while reaffirming no strike rights for postal workers. The strike movement gains momentum, threatening nationwide disruption unless wider support arrives in hours. Minister M Varthou cited limited postals cast as proof of limited unrest in Paris and Seine.
Washington May 18 The Senate backed a finance committee plan to set a 6 per ton duty on iron ore reducing the current 40 cent levy. Vote 6 to 24 with party lines blurred as 17 Democrats joined Republicans. 12 Republicans opposed. Debates touched on revenue, protection, and effects on the steel industry and government spending.
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