04 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
1
Tragic accident in Trenton New Jersey claims aviator Walsh known as the Birdman who twice flew at Albuquerque. He plunges about 2000 feet and dies from injuries sustained in the incident.
A flyer plummeted from a dizzy height during a sensational descent as his biplane spiraled. The daring maneuver ended fatally with the beak of the aircraft pointed downward.
Charles F. Walsh 25 a Curtiss aviator native of Ban Diese Callel died after a spiral descent from about 5000 feet during a late exhibition at the Interstate fair grounds in Trenton New Jersey. Spectators watched as the biplane plunged killing Walsh and injuring several onlookers as his wife and two children survived him.
The public craving for thrills drove Charles F. Walsh to risky stunts from west to east. He learned to fly under Lincoln Beachey and spent this summer performing dips and spirals, but a drop ended his life and left widow and two orphaned children. Beachey survives as the only daredevil willing to push mortality.
Beachey was suddenly substituted for Walsh who could not travel to New Mexico due to eastern engagements. The aviation firm replaced Walsh with Beachey amid disappointment among local aviators and friends. Walsh had previously written grateful notes to fair officials expressing pleasure at returning.
Locomotive drawing express train running at full speed fails to take crossover and goes into a ditch. Two persons are reported victims of the wreck on New Haven Road with injuries.
New York financier Morgan declares he donated 150000 dollars to Republican campaign funds claiming it was for the good of the country.
Eight people—five women among them—die as the Springfield Express derails west of Westport on the Hartford New York line. Pullmans collapse and catch fire after high speed engine overruns crossing, with several relatives of Anthony Prady among the dead. Engineer Clark dies. fireman Moker also killed.
Deserts of San Bernardino county suffered washouts aided by a broken axle on the Phoenix Express. The derailment near Orogrande halted engine movement, delaying trains up to nine hours. Washouts extended total delays to sixteen hours with No. 2 Faust, No. 4 California Limited, and No. 8 Eastern Xpress all late. No injuries reported.
Bingham Utah October 3. Strike situation unchanged. Businessmen fear prolonged shutdown of several months. Scores leave the camp by every train. Strikers deserting town for other places. Vacant cottages and rooms rise and rents decline overall.
Pierpont Morgan testified that he and Joe Morgan & Company donated substantial sums to Republican campaigns without any promise of payoff. He said contributions in 1904 and 1908 were for the public good and had no return in government or people. Roosevelt to testify on corporate contributions tomorrow.
Oregon Senator George E. Chamberlain said Harriman told him in 1964 Roosevelt was unhappy with 100000 dollars raised for his 1904 campaign and later sought 250000 more. Chamberlain, then Oregon governor, recalled Harriman visiting Pelican Bay Lodge and predicting he would not back the Democrats in 1904 due to Roosevelt’s handling.
Governor Marshall of Indiana denounces Mr. Morgan for a reported 100000 donation to a Republican companion fund. He claims Morgan profited 69006000 from a steel trust amalgamation tied to Roosevelt using legal maneuvering.
Chief Forester of the United States spoke to an irrigation body opposing the plan urged by Western congressmen. The remarks targeted a policy to transfer ten return reservations back to state control.
Richard Y. Young of Salt Lake City was elected president of the twentieth International Irrigation Congress, with Arthur Hooker as secretary. The meeting adjourned in Salt Lake City and will reconvene next year in Phoenix. Delegates adopted resolutions urging federal–state water coordination and support for reclamation projects and related commissions.
Twelve Denver ministers plan to publish a joint paper and announce simultaneous sermons next Sunday on the second coming of Christ. They believe prophetic conditions from Revelations are fulfilled and urge congregations to heed the imminent event.
United States District Attorney outlines a strong case against forty six men indicted for transportation of explosives. The charges allege involvement in a coordinated scheme to move dynamite across state lines.
Federal Judge Anderson allows prosecutors to introduce evidence of motive by detailing five years of dynamite shipments and related explosions linked to forty-six defendants in Indianapolis. Testimony references the Los Angeles Times blast of 1910 and ties to James B. McNamara, Ortie McManigal, and other labor union officers.
An 800 strong federal army moves to Vera Cruz to combat an active late insurrection in the state. Rebels under Guilar threaten ongoing clashes as the campaign unfolds.
The Supreme Court of California sides with Roosevelt supporters in a landmark ruling. The decision confirms the contention of Roosevelt men amid disputed laws, reinforcing their legal standing and challenging opposing arguments.
A court panel mocked a bill that would require voters to list all state electors on ballots saying the move is impractical for supporters of the president. The discussion centered on ballot design and the potential for confusion among voters.
Taft campaign managers in San Francisco say no further attempts will be made to place Taft electors on the November ballot if the state central committee adopts the stance tonight. A state supreme court ruling on mandamus and the primary law is seen as blocking Taft ties, with many Taft Republicans likely voting for Wilson.
California Supreme Court rules Taft pledged electors cannot appear on the November ballot through either nomination or petition after a decision denounces the state primary law. The ruling designates the Badger faction’s Roosevelt Johnson delegates as the only valid Republican delegates in the state.
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