05 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1907
Page
1
A chaotic recount of Memphis events includes a convention at the Auditorium with officials and presidents, noting financial and industrial interests across the region. Mentions of public works, waterway talks, and political figures amid a sprawling, unclear narrative.
A call for developing Mississippi River and its tributaries as national highways to reduce transportation costs, boost land values, and unify national progress. Advocates government leadership, expert analysis, and fair funding to ensure profitable, broad public access while guarding against private monopolies.
Five men are in custody at Hillsbeep Sierra county charged with the murder of an unknown prospector whose body was found at Lava on September 7. J. W. Hale Engle section foreman, and four others named Antonio Ruiz Pedro Amirez Henry Merendez Martin Palmirez face preliminary hearings October 14 before a local justice.
Herbert St Morton of Australia slipped on the steps of a Vancouver open house last night and fractured, sustaining injuries that likely prove fatal. The incident occurred in Vancouver British Columbia on October 4.
Reported details from Baker City describe three men connected to an assassination in Oregon. One wore a garb similar to a purchased cloak, a woman identified as Anne Defamne scene witness, and witnesses note two men in the town buying a garment and matches for a wire and bomb device. Authorities believe the killers remain in the area.
Police in plain clothes surrounded a suspected anarchist meeting in Central District after a clash last night. Officers opened fire on the crowd, killing one militant leader and wounding several others. two police were mortally wounded, with fifty three anarchists reportedly captured.
Secretary Straus and Commissioner Sargent plan a rigorous probe into the white slave traffic after a Pacific Coast tour. The inquiry targets foreign and domestic arrivals, especially Japanese and other nationalities, with potential arrests and deportations for those illegal imports. Prosecutions will name traffickers and compel victims to testify.
New York Oct 4 United States Senator Platt denies ever marrying Mae Wood who sues for divorce alleging a 1901 marriage He says she claimed marriage only after 1906 and has tried to extort money He cites letters from a Richmond firm and two Omaha suits that were dismissed and notes a mutilated alleged marriage certificate indicating the officiant’s name was cut away.
Attorney General Hadley moves for judgment by default in ouster against the Goulds Missouri lines and allied companies for failure to answer in a suit to dissolve joint ownership of facilities. Supreme Court order to require answers was extended. no response filed by Sept. 20. Destructive forest fires spread in Hunt County and nearby areas, with extensive damage to structures, mines, and equipment, fueling evacuations and loss of thousands of acres.
Roswell Commercial Club revives a crusade against Santa Fe Railway after an interstate order lowered rates, alleging technical loopholes. Officials plan meetings with Traffic Manager Myers, study per mile costs, and may sue again to secure fair Roswell rates. Otros items report Kansas railroads dropping a three cent per mile plan and Germany expelling three American Mormons.
Ambassador OBrien rejected reports attributed by English papers that the U S would win any war with Japan. He said he never made such a statement and favored peaceful, friendly relations, endorsing Secretary Taft on the subject and deeming war scenarios idle to contemplate.
Commissioner Lane resists granting immunity to a Sunset official suspected of rebating after Attorney Peter Dunne for the Southern Pacific railroad sought testimony from Sage. Lane cited plain reasons and suggested further actions could follow as discrimination in railroad rates is examined by Interstate Commerce. The San Francisco report notes protests and possible implications for intercity shipping and rate practices.
Calcutta reports say rioting linked to seditious agitation wounded about forty policemen, with clashes on streets and roofs. Europeans targeted, many injuries and property damage, newspapers blaming police. In New Orleans, the dock and cotton council of about 12,000 voted for a general strike demanding higher wages.
Philadelphia loses the opening Washington series game but dominates the second game, 8 to 9, as manager Connie Mack asserts the pennant race remains open if Detroit falters. He stresses winning both remaining games while Detroit drops three to St. Louis. Other NL scores include New York 3 over Chicago 1, Philadelphia 6 over Louis 2, and Cincinnati takes two from Pittsburgh 1–2 and 6–0.
In Santa Fe district court the jury hears a case involving funds for the defendant in a dispute against county commissioners. The proceedings emphasize the prestige of FADSI as part of the underlying matter.
In Santa Fe district court Judge Abbott directed the jury to favor the board of county commissioners in the Frost case. Witnesses traced certificates credited to taxes and later paid, with Max Frost claiming services rendered as attorney and citizen. The defense pressed for an appeal while Frost testified about his retained role and fees.
United States surveyor general John E. Deals slipped on the stairs of the Bellini building in Portland Oregon on October 4 and broke his neck. Local officials reported the fatal accident occurred during a routine visit to the city.
It was announced at the Santa Fe general offices tonight that Arthur Lovell, superintendent of motive power for the Santa Fe railway, had resigned. It is reported he will join another railroad though his successor has not yet been named.
The California and Chicago limit de were the only Santa Fe trains that arrived and departed on time at Albuquerque yesterday. Other trains ranged from fifteen minutes to eleven hours late with several sections delayed and wrecks not reported.
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