09 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1904
Page
1
Damaged dyke unleashed widespread flooding across Luna County plains. Water surged over the Santa Rep area with homes swept away and a woman reported down. Winds and rising waters disrupted Santa Fe roadways as repairs crippled traffic to Las Vegas New Mexico.
High water from steady rain floods Rio Grande and Santa Fe central lines. Tracks washed out near Boehkman, Las Vegas area, and between Albuquerque and Torrance. Northward service restored gradually as trains from the north resume after flood disruption. Bridges and arroyos damaged in Albuquerque Highlands, with street flooding and infrastructure damage across the east side of town.
President McGaffey assures that floods and washouts will not stop the Twenty fourth annual New Mexico fair. Plans include large Pueblo and Colorado attendance, a Navajo fire dance display, and a special train bringing cavalry, broncos, and dignitaries to Albuquerque. The event will feature a formal dedication of the Kiks building and extended celebration next Thursday.
General Humphreys announced at the War Department that no complaint had been received about the Pacific transport service and that no general investigation had been ordered.
Hoston Mass October 4 delegates discuss the International Peace Conference. They urge education to promote peace and favor inquiries into Congo Free State and King Leopold. The congress votes to continue work through 3965 and consider actions by powers under The Hague treaty.
Major Delmar beats the track and clips a second off the record set by Crete at Calpine. Oakley Park times are noted with the Westernville meet showing Firat quacter and 29 percent, while Alten McDonald and Matt Diem drive the race. Crowds gather as the announcement signals a new start for the record chase.
Bout details show opponents Vrancier 680 and Sinner Heiti agreeing to heir terms. If rit wins he earns 16 percent of a prize and 48 percent if a draw. The Meleree will take action a day before the fight.
Section misses coherent details but notes grain mishandling in the southeast at Russia and broader difficulties affecting shipments and storage.
New York report details the 800 mile Vanderbilt Cup race on Long Island with fatalities and injuries. George Heath won driving a French car, while Albert Clement protested a ruling over time and a broken gasoline tank affecting his finish.
Postmaster General Payne's remains were moved to the Milwaukee city hall rotunda where they lay in state under police escort, with chamber of commerce and Merchants and Manufacturers' Association delegations present. Thousands viewed the body as it remained until Sunday noon.
Imperial reports recount the Port Arthur siege from May through July including Nanshan May 26 and the July 30 investment. Russian forces resisted along the eastern coast and railway, built fortifications, endured night attacks, and finally retreated as Japanese forces advanced to Takushan heights and near the port.
Tokio reports a new branch of a specie bank will open in dao Yang as amendments to conscription law are debated. Kokunin notes the reforms are controversial yet seen as necessary for peace in the Far East. Pekin reports Preneh and Chinese capitalists plan a Men Teto bank with two million taels in capital.
Report from the front notes Russian forces leveraging grenades filled with high explosives as the siege tightens. Novice details indicate Kuropathin strengthens the left flank to counter Japanese turning movement from Pushan to Mukden and Tie Pass. Over 300 guns have arrived, signaling intensified activity and possible Russian offensive planning.
Chairman Tagg of the Democratic National Committee received a telegram from Montana stating labor organizations back the Parker and Davie electoral ticket. Taggart says this implies Montana will cast its electoral votes for the Democratic ticket.
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