Prosecutor Gordon in New Mexico for Phelps-Dodge Interests
Local prosecutor Gordon travels to New Mexico to address issues linked to the Phelps-Dodge Interests case. The visit focuses on ongoing negotiations and potential filings.
27 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1907
Page
1
Local prosecutor Gordon travels to New Mexico to address issues linked to the Phelps-Dodge Interests case. The visit focuses on ongoing negotiations and potential filings.
Special Prosecutor Peyton Gordon representing the U S attorney general in New Mexico cases said the courts have ample jurisdiction over the matter. He declined to comment on an El Paso Times interview with W A Hawkins about the Phelps Dodge indictments and emphasized the government will not discuss cases in the press. He also would not discuss a quoted statement attributed to Attorney General Fall regarding timber land cases.
London gossip reports Indian sedition worries as leaders of the movement to overthrow British rule gain support in Parliament circles. The piece cites Keir Hardie and the Bande Mataram as fueling anti-British sentiment with calls for independence and the alleged spread of seditious pamphlets.
President Roosevelt announced via Senator Flint that he will use his influence for separate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. He cautioned that nothing in that direction could be accomplished at the next Congress.
The anarchist Emma Goldman tours the United States after Amsterdam and denounces democracy while praising anarchy. She criticizes Roosevelt and Kaiser Wilhelm, likens Edward VII to a monarch with no sense, and notes American snobbery. Meanwhile King Edward plans a spring stay at a Biarritz villa from March 2 to April 5, 1908, with King Alfonso and Queen Victoria at St Sebastian.
Andrew Carnegie returns from Europe and asserts the recent stock fall is not alarming. He praises financial authorities for bold action, predicts a healthful reaction, and warns against overreaction while noting expansion and competition will continue.
A Bechuanaland police member J H Pearse was arrested in Chippenham park amid King Edward and the Prince of Wales shooting. He said he intended to shoot the boss. He was remanded after a police court examination and linked to the Jameison raid with a grievance against King Edward.
William J. Bryan proposes a guarantee fund raised by taxing banks to meet depositor demands in emergencies. He argues bankers oppose the tax and would resist such a plan while not blaming President Roosevelt for current conditions in New York City.
Application to appoint a receiver for the State Savings Bank, the financial house of F Augustus Heinze in Butte, was brought before Judge Bourguin and continued after the state’s petition, with next hearing set for November.
Weather Forecast Washington Oct 26 New Mexico fair Sunday and Monday. Utes threaten fight if forced to observe government regulations. Agent Downs reports Utes quiet but ready to fight and urges disarmament and immediate troop dispatch.
Three Italians were killed and five believed dead after a ballast train derailed and sank when a trestle foundation washed out on the Schoodic railroad under construction near Millinocket Maine.
Yonkers New York October 26 Mayor Coyne issued a proclamation declaring a state of disorder after riots sparked by attempts to run street cars with strike-breakers. He called on all citizens to stay off streets and aid in suppressing violence.
President Roosevelt issues a national proclamation designating November 28 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. The text urges gratitude for peace and resources, urges moral responsibility, and calls citizens to worship and reflect on duties to God and neighbor.
Marion county grand jury indicts Harry Marshall of Lafayette president of Western Construction and former Indiana house speaker. George W Baxter cashier also charged. The firm held Indianapolis contracts for street resurfacing. Garry Bronaugh, agent, charged with padding inspectors reports.
Pittsburg October 26 Two indictments were returned against J F B Hinehart former cashier of Farmers and Drovers National Bank Waynesburg Pa charging false entries in the bank books and reports to the comptroller and abstractions totaling over 150 006 and misapplications 50 487 12 The bank failure involved almost 2 9 million Officials had tried to reopen the bank for eight months without success.
A lawless element overruns Pario as abolition of the health penalty spurs reckless action. murder and robbery run rampant with authorities unable to curb the surge. The turmoil grips residents and shadows the region as Gambrel forces scramble to restore order.
Paris reports a fierce Apache street war as vigilant policing fails and a murderer’s pardon fuels acts of violence. The piece parallels Parisian crime with Admiral Germinet’s critique of the Dreadnought era, noting French naval claims about high explosive shells and sea battles at Tonshima and Jena.
Antony Thomas, a fugitive band member, confesses a staged church theft scheme selling Ambazac reliquary for 10000 dollars with 1600 commission. He and relatives hid plate worth 75000, operate from Paris and London, with inventories and separation laws aiding the crimes. An aerial hunting party tale closes the report.
Spokane reporters say the police captured C. McDonald and Ed Smith on a Great Northern train. They are believed to be the men who robbed the Great Northern Overland Limited at Rondo Montana on September 12. About $14,395 in currency, in $500 bundles, was found on them. Wrappers bore Chicago bank tellers initials and dates September 5 6 and 7. The $40,000 shipment from Chicago to Spokane occurred the day after. The suspects claim to be only moners and refuse further talk.
Roosevelt turns forty nine tomorrow with quiet family celebration. The Hungarian Club of New York will extend congratulations, continuing a years old custom of presenting themselves to the president on his birth anniversary.
In Socorro New Mexico Sheriff Aniceto Abeyta declares that about 95 percent of native residents in Socorro County favor statehood and a single state. He tells a Morning Journal representative he is strongly in favor of admission of the territory as one state and believes most natives share the sentiment.
Armed men surrounded the estate of FR Kelepoffsky the district administrative chief and killed Kelepoffsky his wife and two children in Elisabethgrad.
The Morning Journal reports J P Morgan warns against thoughtless withdrawals depleting bank funds while James Stillman praises Treasury aid and clearing house action. Banks issue clearing house certificates to ease daily balances and plans extend to trust companies. National City Bank commits 5 million dollars in gold imports, signaling ongoing gold flow to New York amid stock market strain.
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