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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
1
Two American balloonists escaped a four thousand foot fall after a hairbreadth descent. The pair recount their perilous ascent and dramatic landing, describing the near miss and their subsequent safety.
The Conqueror balloon led by A. Holland Forbes and Augustus Post endured a rapid ascent to about 4000 feet before the envelope ripped, causing a parachute-like descent. The basket struck a roof, yet Forbes and Post escaped with only minor injuries as other balloons continued the race with no further accidents.
In Empire Quayton on October 11 a mob killed Henry White, said to have shot at Thomas Allen and attacked his family. After White was jailed, a group of unknown men forcibly removed him, tied him to a tree, and riddled him with bullets.
Pusculoosa Alabama November 11 The negro Baptist church and lodge hall at Springhill were set ablaze by horsemen said to be organized to drive blacks from the area. Negroes have received anonymous threats and many fear for their safety, hiding in the woods.
The Standard reports that after protracted talks between the colonial office and the chartered South Africa company London officials consent to guarantee either a $50,000,000 loan or interest on Rhodian railway debentures of similar value. The move aims to aid development of company territories and railways.
After a 24 hour secret session the Narodna-Skupstina adjourned without a firm vote on action against Austria Hungary. Reports say Milovanovic warned of scarce ammunition delaying Serbia’s plans while leaders seek a confident government stance.
In London the king meets officials at Buckingham Palace and Marlborough House while Sir Edward Grey and M. Iswolsky exchange views on the Anglo Russian negotiations. Social discussions precede further diplomacy as officials report no progress beyond discussions.
Canea Crete October 11 The Cretan assembly will hold an extraordinary session tomorrow. The president will open in the Name of Greece. Military officials and consuls invited. Municipalities adopt resolutions declaring union with Greece. Officials urge restraint as international troops disapprove demonstrations.
Paris editorials urge Britain to bow to Russian claims over the Dardanelles as part of a broader settlement. The Temps argues for a new, less vexatious arrangement that neutralizes the Suez Canal and avoids humiliating Turkey while preserving joint influence.
Democratic nominee J W Kern returned to Indianapolis after a two week tour through Mississippi Alabama Georgia North and South Carolina Virginia and West Virginia. He praised the warm reception and said the trip showed loyalty to democracy while signaling a political shift he believes will place Mr. Harmon in the White House. He plans to campaign next in New York New Jersey and Connecticut.
Chicago defeated Detroit 6 to 1 in eight innings as Wild Bill Donovan faltered in the eighth and Overall shut down Detroit after a scoreless start. Kling and Sheckard sparked Chicago with bold hits, while Tinker belted a homer and Schulte added a late run amid a chilly crowd of 17,760.
Local report details William Jones known as BI Jones the Avenger shooting Detroit man John A. McPherson at the Bates farm near Brookland. McPherson died with shotgun wounds. an unloaded rifle lay beside him. Jones was arrested and jailed after the killing amid claims of self defense and prior violent acts.
The campaign in New Mexico is poised to dominate public focus for the next three weeks as candidates court broad voter interest and attention. This period is expected to center debate on key policy issues and electoral strategies across major communities.
The two major parties intensify campaigning statewide with Andrews and Larrazolo touring Quay Guadalupe Socorro Sierra Dona Ana Otero and other counties. Governors and local leaders field speeches, conventions nominate candidates, and parties project solid majorities in both houses as the November fight approaches.
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