26 May 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1907
Page
1
Over half a million dollars guarantees appearance of alleged municipal government corruptors in a high profile legal matter. The case involves prominent local financiers and officials facing charges related to alleged misconduct and public funds.
San Francisco judges hear a galaxy of millionaires and executives in Coffey's court as they post bonds to secure liberty pending felony indictments. Notables include Seouis Glass of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph, along with executives from Metropolitan and related firms, facing counts of bribery tied to trolley franchise grants and supervisor votes.
Indicted officials including Mach and De Sabla face bail on Monday totaling 140 thousand dollars. Grand jury has returned 335 indictments for bribery extortion conspiracy and perjury, with total bail set at eight million five hundred thousand dollars. In related items a census bulletin cites 1966 wood pulp consumption at 3 346 693 cords with spruce as main source and 721 822 cords imported. Also Terre Haute report notes Isabel Dwyer fatally shot Joseph Dwyer as he forced entry to her room amid separation.
In Washington on May 25 the president promoted Colonel John M K Davis to brigadier general of the line to succeed General Constant Williams who retired today.
The giant passenger steamer Governor was launched at the New York Ship Building Co yards in Camden. Mrs Pay, wife of the Pacific Coast company's president, sponsored the event attended by George Dickie and others. The 416 foot vessel is designed as a first class passenger steamer for service between San Francisco and the Orient.
The Structural Trades Alliance adjourned in Norfolk after electing officers and planning to charter state alliances. James Kirby of Chicago was elected president as the group discusses affiliating with local and regional building trades councils, making affilation mandatory for locals.
Reported in Clevehand that machinists plan strikes to prevent a June 3 lockout as employers prepare to discharge hundreds. The actions threaten about 2,700 workers with possible unemployment by tonight amid rising tensions.
May 25. Rhiner Martin awaiting trial at Jefferson Terracks for desertion from the coast artillery Fort Bortaree was killed last night by guard Senha fineph Vothran. Witnesses report Martin refused to surrender and fired before being shot. Edward Anderson, awaiting desertion, is detained with Matti and others in the incident near the othedrid saps.
Morning Journal reports a murderer captured following a deadly confrontation with police. After a lengthy struggle, the suspect jumped from a moving vehicle and fired on pursuing officers, who returned fire and wounded both in the alley chase. He was finally subdued and jailed.
A blaze at Frederick Brown's North Market Street site and adjacent stables in San Jose traps sleepers in a lodging house above. Firemen rescue some amid smoke. fifteen lodgers remain missing, with four bodies found and more believed trapped in the debris. Authorities flag lodging house keeper G W Laverty as a suspect in arson.
Morning Journal dispatch reports a severe cyclone in Texas destroying every building at the county poor farm and many homes. It cites severe injuries including Miss Simmonds and Mrs Cora York, along with extensive damage in the negro settlement and multiple deaths and systematically lists named individuals.
May 25 report from London notes American Red Cross delegates attend the International Conference in London after the Petersburg pre-conference. William Sanger and William Bicknell lead the American delegation with plans to discuss relief efforts, trade issues, and proposed remedies for war and disaster.
Ambassador Reid entertained visiting royals at a London dinner with Derwark’s prince and princess Victoria among guests. King Edward plans to meet on May 29 with Mrs Bentinck present. Ambassador and Mrs Reid will host a gathering of cabinet and notable figures.
A tornado struck Gribble Springs Texas killing two children Harold McCloskey and James McCloskey injuring many others. James McCloskey the father of the dead children and Josie Turpin are among the seriously injured. The town saw widespread destruction of homes and two miles of land.
A tornado struck the eastern portion of Wills Point on May 25 causing a 200 yard wide clean path through the town. Three people are dead: Mel T Douglas Jesse Douglas and a child named McClellan. Injured include John Lancaster Mrs. McClellar Mrs. C. Miller Mrs. H. Crick and two children. Debris and dead livestock are scattered along the storm path. A second report notes an explosion in New York injuring fourteen people near Potitevania station.
The Morning Journal reports Henry Sarne found dead near Leopold with a bullet wound between the shoulders. Police believe a robbery motive, noting $200 in the victim's possession and missing money. A wife and two children mourn as authorities pursue suspects across the county.
Stolypin orders governors from Voronezh, Tambov, Tula and other provinces to Petrograd to confer on suppressing peasant disturbances and the methods to quell them. The directive directs a broad regional assembly to address unrest and security measures.
Canton Ohio May 25 Mrs McKinley remains unconscious and slowly loses strength as doctors administer stimulants and concentrated nourishment. A 10 o clock Sunday conference is planned with Doctors Portmann Eyman and Rixey. Officials warn there is little prospect of improvement.
Dr Portram reported Mrs McKinley failing rapidly at 2 50 am and unlikely to survive beyond a few hours after a bedside consultation with Dr Rixey. Nurses and relatives including Mrs Barber remain by the patient as the end seems near.
San Francisco May 5. Violence during streetcar service in the Market district injures strikebreakers and damages windows. Pedestrians attacked cars with stones, cant piles were placed on tracks, and workers sustained injuries amid vandalism on Bryant Mission and Polk street segments.
Denver May 25. The Wisconsin Coal Mining Company and officers face an equity suit in federal court sued for defrauding the government of land worth over a million dollars. The action seeks recovery of lands allegedly obtained through dubious entries near Lay, in Heute county Wisconsin. The case cites criminal action prevented by statute of limitations and notes related statements from C M Pereles of Milwaukee. Archbishop Arguello Vera of Lima died this morning in Peru.
Berlin reports the commander of the French cruiser Chansey refused German salvage assistance after running ashore in the Chu-San islands on May 20. Officials say British and Japanese vessels on site are likely to save the Chansey. Also, a Lisbon rail derailment near Sibola results in seven dead and twenty-one injured.
Paris May 25 Theodore Tilton American editor and author died here after days of double pneumonia and heart trouble at an advanced age. Born 1835 in New York he led as editor of the Independent Golden Age and Brooklyn Union. He sued Beecher in 1874 for damages but the trial ended in a disagreement.
Rostow May 5 three men perished in a blaze at a building on Tader Street after an explosion. Victims named Patrick O Moore Joniet Varracea and Tony Moose were trapped as flames swept the structure. several workers were rescued. Property loss estimated at 140000.
The Woodmen of the World sovereign camp met in biennial session at Leston Norfolk on May 25. The uniform rank’s $10,000 request for two years was denied, but $3,500 was approved and dues and charter taxes were waived. Delegates to the Pacific jurisdiction were elected: J. Root, W. A. Frazer, and G. E. Piagerald. Sovereign officer salaries were raised, including W. A. Frazer from Dallas to $5,000 and Morris Sheppard from Texarkana to $3,600.
Washington reports the agriculture bureau urges evaporation of low grade apples to boost returns for producers and reduce market competition with higher grades. The bulletin outlines methods to process surplus fruit into other forms and notes capital needs for commercial evaporating establishments.
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