23 May 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
1
Officials demand reversal of a court decision that legalized the kidnapping of miners from Colorado. The call comes as the president is urged to intervene to halt the precedent and protect miners from coercive extraction.
The biennial Switchmen's convention of North America adopts a unanimous resolution protesting the alleged kidnapping of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone and urging President Roosevelt to secure a reversal of the recent legal ruling. Delegates from 23,000 members in 250 states condemn government actions and demand protection of civil liberties.
The Chicago New York Electric Air Line case proceeds with a receiver appointment debated in court. The defense objects to the memorandum and contends about the need for the answer to the allegations raised by Theiwmlorme Neimeyer, a participant in the proceedings.
New York May 22 An indictment charges J Edward Hoeck in a scheme that defrauded several of the Maiden Lane district’s largest jewelers of stones valued at more than 125000. A prominent trade figure says the ruse began about a year ago when Hoeck engaged offices on Broadway.
The report says Boeck proclaimed himself the New York representative for Bobtek and Suttie with offices in Hong Kong. He befriended jewelers and art collectors before, six months ago, taking jewels on approval from major city stores claiming a buyer awaited. He vanished on May 15, and investigations show he owed the firm between 100000 and 150000 dollars.
Meetings were held by boards of trade in Allegheny county and Pittsburg chamber of commerce to fight the Philadelphia United Railways subsidiary monopoly. Allegheny and McKeesport pledged support as Mayor Guthrie seeks government action to challenge charters. Governor Stuart will be asked to direct action or call legislature, following a five cent natural gas rise that spurred the campaign.
Washington May 22 Negotiations between the state department and Nicaragua near completion for arbitration of the George H Emery Company of Boston claim against Nicaragua for damages from infringing their mahogany concession valued at 1 500 000 Justice Day of the US Supreme Court named as arbitrator for the United States Ambassador Creel selected by Nicaragua but declined requiring another choice.
Two hundred enraged farmers hunt for the murderer of 15 year old Ameia Statfeldt killed near her father's Elinturet Lang Le land farm. The body showed evidence of a revolting assault after she wandered for dangers like delions. Farm hand Joseph Engle is implicated as the assailant. Willum Staffeddt and others search for clues as the community reels.
Washington May 22 inquiry from Secretary of Steam Elev? reveals thirty-eight crews are at work with thirty four in Culera area. Full complement is forty six. some shovels may have been laid off due to rain season.
Milton and Purdy of Washington arrive in St Paul to press government suit against the Standard Oil Company. The government seeks to reveal intimate dealings among John D. Rockefeller and allied firms to prove a holding company monoplies and restrains trade. Prosecution team from the United States includes Frank B. Kelley and M D Purdy. defense head awaits.
Authorities in Denver and Otero County claim Sd Phillips tied to a Salt Lake jewelry store robbery worth about 25 000 dollars. Letters and papers found on Phillips link him to the crime. Two packages of diamonds addressed to Phillips were seized. a woman with alleged delivery duties was arrested. The train conductor alerted officials, aiding the arrest at La Junta. The sheriff’s office continues a secret probe.
Three of the first twelve jurors for the trial of Mayor Eugene Kuhholtz on extortion charges were chosen. Judge Dunne granted a new venue, moving the proceeding to the Bush Street synagogue. Wires linked to Vestry room for direct newspaper reports. trial expected to last about six weeks.
Thomas W. Harvey former paying teller at the Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny charged with false entries in a case linked to the bank’s million dollar failure two years ago Three other bank employees and Forest Nichols secretary to Delegate to Congress from New Mexico will be tried Also involved is T Lee Clarke cashier who died by his own hand and the bank’s collapse drew interest from President Roosevelt
In Pittsburg a former bookkeeper for the defunct Enter prise National pleaded guilty to making false and fraudulent entries. He admitted altering ledgers and vault records to conceal missing funds and mislead creditors.
A Manila report details a committee finding no single person responsible for a prisoner inoculation accident at Billdia prison. Thirteen of twenty four inmates were inoculated with a plague culture mixed with serum, yet most did not die. The panel urges care and family support measures.
The National Association of Manufacturers voted for no tariff revision at once and backed reciprocity pacts after a lively debate. President Van Creave urged unity for American industry amid labor tensions, while a poll showed 55 percent favor immediate tariff revision.
Private detectives and sheriff deputies hunt suspects in a coast line wreck near West Glendale ten miles north of Los Angeles. Five cars plunged from a trestle. two men James Victor and T J Mahohon dead, about a dozen injured with recovery expected. A $10000 reward fuels the manhunt.
In Reidsville Georgia a posse swarmed a swamp seeking Sam Padgett the Black man tied to an assault attempt on Laura Moore. The attack left two Black men lynched three others dead seven wounded and now Padgett’s wife confesses to killing John Hare a posse member after the attack.
San Prancisco May 22 Builders' exchange speakers voiced strong anti union sentiment. A speech claimed labor costs were too high and urged an organized drive to crush unions, drawing loud cheers.
Denver May 2 strike of millmen and wood workers ends with all hands to resume work tomorrow after a conference among millmen and carpenters unions, owners, city officials, and the AFL. Wages rise ten percent to a minimum of 38 1 2 cents per hour, nine hour day with Saturday half holiday, and limited organized activity allowed in mills. A yellow fever case is reported in Havana, affecting local health concerns.
May records show Russian lawmakers implicated in a plot tied to a trial at Pechude Levusedt. Report notes unclear details as authorities pursue connections among officials and social demonstrations.
A Riga deputy allegedly supplied materials linking social democratic douma members to Military League meetings. Since arriving in St. Petersburg, the tower house deputies claim immunity from arrest. The government plans to present findings to the douma and seek exclusion of those under suspicion pending trial, but likely faces rejection.
A St Paul dispatch reports persistent talk that John F Stevens may become president of the Northern Pacific railway. James J Hill denies knowledge of any offer and refuses comment. Mrs Stevens also says no offer has been made to her husband and that three other proposals are under review not involving the Northern Pacific presidency.
A massive blast on Mott Street kills an eight year old Italian boy and wounds seven other Italian children, with two possibly fatally. Police suspect negligence though residents blame the Black Hand. An aerial bomb from a recent Italian quarter celebration may have been discarded into an ash can.
Hartford Connecticut May 22 a section of Seabury hall at Trinity college burned partly and the library next door was damaged. Students saved dormitory furniture recitation room articles and carried out most books from the library. Many volumes water soaked and some destroyed losses about 150 000 dollars.
Denver May 22 Another major water dispute akin to the Kansas Colorado litigation may not be filed by Colorado as plaintiff against the United States. The land office has barred building reservoirs at the headwaters of the Rio Grande in San Luis Valley under treaty concerns. Attorney General Dickson said he would proceed once power is confirmed.
The United States Smelting Company appeals to the U S circuit court of appeals in Paul Minnesota. Judges Vandeventer Adams and Renner will hear arguments on the case brought by residents and farmers of Ball Lake valley who secured a Utah federal district court injunction restraining the smelters from operating their plants.
The General Assembly voted in favor of the Anti Saloon League and pledged its fullest cooperation in ongoing temperance efforts, marking a decisive shift in church policy and aligning Presbyterian leadership with prohibition advocates.
The Presbyterian General Assembly adopted a plan to avoid official representation in non ecclesiastical temperance bodies while approving cooperation with the Anti-Saloon League. Debates highlighted pressure from brewery interests and discussions over inter church federation and temperance duties. The assembly also considered funding and publishing issues for Sabbath school work and reform efforts.
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