09 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1911
Page
1
Parks Vice-President of the Illinois Central Railroad says unions led by leaders acted against the wishes of shopmen. He asserts the five striking workers are eager to resume duties as talks continue.
Los Angeles judges prepare for the preliminary examination of 125 veniremen tomorrow as the McNamara case moves toward trial. Court security, press seating, and a potential separate trial for John J. and James J. McNamara are arranged, with district attorney Frederick predicting who faces the first charge.
Striking workers on Illinois Central lines show willingness to stay out all winter as unions dispute how the strike began. Illinois Central VP W J Park says leaders misrepresented the situation while union leaders insist workers are satisfied with progress and prepared to remain out. Local talks include remarks by Mayor Lehrman and Governor Sanders as tensions mount.
Officials claim Southern Pyeitie shops in Ouden can resist a machinists strike with new strikebreakers arriving this afternoon. After feeding at the company eating house they moved on toward the stockade while strikers patrol the property. Reported detentions among strike speakers are noted as they pass through the town.
In San Francisco an order compelled railroad special policemen to stay inside the stockade after a disturbance. The local police blame the officers for the unrest as workers were removed and tensions rose during the day.
Senators WO Dillinghaan of Vermont and Wesley J Jones of Washington visit Chicago as preparations begin for Tuesday’s resumption of the Lorimer investigation by a United States Senate committee.
Morning Journal reports preparations to dynamite the ruins of the Bleek River Falls municipal power plant to reopen the river channel. Officials say removing debris may divert the flood and protect the city, as crowds flock to view the wreckage and residents flee rising waters.
The Morning Journal reports that public health authorities question full immunity from typhoid via vaccination. A Paris medical commission found anti-typhoid shots reduce deaths and severity but do not erase the disease. Vaccination should be given only to healthy individuals without tuberculosis or other defects.
In Clovis Curry County a faction splits from the GOP organizing a Progressive Republican league to oppose boss rule. Bert Curless leads the drive while the group vows not to field a ticket and plans to support a largely Democratic slate, aiming to enroll a large portion of Curry County Republicans.
In San Francisco a special California election focuses on suffrage as the paramount issue with twenty three constitutional amendments on the ballot. Measures on initiative recall and referendums shift to secondary importance amid strong suffrage support and a heated campaign by Governor Johnson.
Peking hosts Charles M. Schwab of Bethlehem Steel and Peking officials, signaling China’s potential push to deepen naval power. European shipyards are involved as China places orders for gunboats and torpedo boats with Japanese, American, German and British builders. Prince Teal Sunn supports naval growth while some cabinet members oppose it.
Albuquerque and El Paso teams tilt to begin a baseball tournament this afternoon. Big league stars headline the event as the field vies for the $1500 prize and top honors.
Afternoon events begin at 12 30 with fair grounds and halls open. Governor Mills formally opens the fair at 1 80 p m. The schedule features a baseball game at 2 00 and a shooting exhibition at 2 50 by Rush Razee for Remington UMC. Downtown acts include free performances by Maxime the diving dog at 7 00 and Nat Reiss carnival at 7 50 with dangers and looping rides. Ends with a 10 30 free act on Glad Way featuring Matt Gay.
New Mexico State Pair association hosts six days of festivities as William J. Mills declares the fair open. Tomorrow’s grand opening at 12 36 will feature outdoor sports at the fairgrounds and carnival activities on Central Avenue. Exhibits in the exposition building highlight the region’s productivity with notable art, machinery, and agricultural displays. The southwestern baseball tournament begins this afternoon with Albuquerque versus Paseo, umpired by W J Buck Weaver. Players include Cy Young and Eddie Noyes against Pugs Cavet and Tom Ham Smith. Continued on page three.
Despite strong winds, Igor Rodgers orbits the city area, covering sixty-one miles in a day and forty-two miles in thirty minutes, demonstrating speed in challenging conditions.
Aviation pioneer C. P. Rodgers, after a coast to coast flight delayed by weather, lands at Bruce near Deathwood Park in Alabama. He briefly aims for Joliet but lands near Lockport and Dellwood Park, then continues toward St. Louis on the next leg.
Washington Dc The approaching retirement of Admiral Reginald Nicholson as chief of the bureau of navigation has unsettled naval circles. Officials say the admiral has not been allowed to serve a full term on shore duty and it is deemed best to permit him to complete his active service before retirement.
Republican governor candidate H W Bursum in Las Vegas challenged critics over alleged penitentiary mismanagement. The former warden faced a prior inquiry by Hagerman and a cleared but disputed outcome after a special legislative vindication process. The piece questions his fitness for office amid findings of missing territory funds and perceived incompetence.
Rome dispatches report that Italy and Turkey declare merchant ships of the other nation subject to seizure and confiscation amid east Med tensions. Ottoman and Italian notes list contraband and war materials, with troops reported in Tripoli and Turkish withdrawal inland.
Constantinople reports indicate Turkey seeks peace through arbitration or other means while Italy presses for indemnity and warns of possible war costs. Italian warships in the Archipelago threaten Dardanelles blockage, with rumors of a grand vizier's resignation and a holy war mood among Turks. U.S. ambassador Rockwell is to press for peace as Russia aligns with Washington.
Official dispatches report the first Italian squadron reaching Tobruk roads. The Vittorio Emanuele opened fire breaching the fort. Marines landed after a brief struggle and Turks surrendered or were captured. Italian authorities boast Tripoli is secure.
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