09 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
1
A heavy freight train plowed through a string of flat cars crowded with workers from a construction camp. Seventeen men were killed in the Santa Fe wreck and several others injured according to early reports.
A Santa Fe construction train collided with a freight train near Topeka killing seventeen people, ten of them Mexican laborers. Many workers were unalerted and trapped under wreckage, with fifteen Mexicans buried under the engine and cars before rescue.
President Taft arrived at Glacier Point after nightfall and spent the evening among giant sequoias in Yosemite. He toured the Mariposa groves at Wawona, noted the "Old Guard" trees, and spoke of the immense fluted columns before resting at a high alpine hotel guarded by cavalry at 7000 feet.
Governor Frear considers a special session of the territorial legislature to amend land laws for Congress. He plans to open all available public lands in Hawaii to U S settlers and will travel to Washington next month to push action before departure.
Willie Boy and Sheriff Ralphs posse clash in a rifle battle at Mesquite Wells 55 miles northeast of Whitewater. Deputy Roche is wounded in the thigh as the posse, losing seven horses, closes in on Bullion Peak where the fugitive Indian killer hid with limited water and ammo.
In Douarnez France on October 8 fishermen staged a demonstration in the sardine harbor area. They built a barricade and pelted gendarmes with stones during the unrest.
Wright and Lieutenant Lahm piloted the government aeroplane at College Park to train Signal Corps officers in flight with multiple takeoffs and landings and a flight toward Washington. Lt Humphries later rode as passenger as trials continued.
Curtiss, amid bad weather, takes off from Forest Park in a biplane and crosses a quarter mile, rising three feet for the crowd after hours of waiting. Osemont Rob inson try flights and fail. Curtiss promises another dawn flight as he stays aloft briefly against a five mile per hour wind.
A former justice urges a magazine to tell the truth about ethics in the New Mexico court system. The piece notes only twelve railroad cases came before current judges during their tenure and highlights a vigorous reply by Judge Edward A. Mann.
The Collier’s Weekly editorial attacking the New Mexico supreme court draws widespread attention in the territory. Judge Edward A. Mann defends the court saying the piece is misleading and malicious, urging careful consideration before comments.
The Twenty-Ninth Annual New Mexico Fair and Resources Exposition is set to open Monday at Traction park with Governor Curry presiding. Officials promise record attendance, expanded exhibits, and a livelier program highlighting New Mexico’s progress in farming, mining, and livestock.
Collier's charges railroads dominated New Mexico Supreme Court with 34 cases, 28 decided for railroads and none for plaintiffs in personal injury suits. It cites Hawkins Bill to curb out-of-state suits, and claims influence extends to legislature and judges, including a disfavored jurist. The piece notes fatal railroad negligence case involving a widow.
The program outlines Monday events at the Pairgrounde fair grounds with Governor George Curry as guest of honor. Afternoon activities include a formal opening at 1 20 p m, a baseball game at 1 45, and a military parade in the late afternoon. Evening carnival follows at 7 00 at Plaga corner.
The event opens at 10:00 a.m. with carnival and free acts at the fair grounds and exhibition hall. At 1:00 p.m. the Third Cavalry marches in, followed by horse races and purses including 120-2.20 trot, 0.45 mile dash, and a 4:40 trots. Evening shows include monkey drill, high diving dogs, and acrobats with a grand ball at 4:00 p.m. A night arrival at Plaga concludes the day with three free acts and final performances.
The program lists openings at 4:00 and 10:00 with cavalry displays at the fairgrounds, followed by horse races including 1:40 biense pace event and 1:15 free pace. Mixed trot and pace events, a 1 1 2 furlong dash, and a 1 1 2 furlong dash with purses up to 500. A relay at 4:00 and a 1 1 2 mile dash purse of 100, plus a Third Cavalry dress parade and a carnival lineup featuring acrobats and acts. Continuous day events end with a hand trades parade and closing activities.
Bernalillo county grand jury report on Albuquerque police corruption drew public debate as critics say the panel stopped short of indicting or clearing officers. Mayor Felix H. Lester says he will review the findings with the city council and act once a thorough examination is possible.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Detroit 4 to 0 in game one of the world series at Detroit. Clarke hits a decisive fourth inning home run off Mullin as Leach makes a spectacular catch and Cobb is shut out besides Wagner’s strong fielding and batting in the later frames.
Billy Papke outclassed Willie Lewis at the National Sporting Club in Pittsburg. Lewis was split, dazed, and unable to continue after a sixth round beatdown as Papke dominated with clean rights to the jaw and body. Lewis signaled a return match but Papke refused dates.
New York Oct. Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor has been in Europe studying continental labor commissions and problems. He returned to the United States late tonight aboard the French liner La Marguerite. An elaborate reception has been planned in Washington on his arrival there.
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