27 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
1
Hoxsey and Johnstone complete a safe return to earth guided by starlight. The two aviators endured a perilous journey but kept composure and navigated home without incident.
Aviation sport report from an early event details twelve aircraft aloft at once with Hoxsey and Johnstone vying for altitude records. Latham, Auburn, Drexel, Le Blanc and Wright team pilots compete across balloon, distance and altitude trials as weather and wind affect timing, with elimination rounds planned for the next day at Od w'elock Hamilton.
Meriot of Auburn crossed first with a minutes 5.75 second mark. Antoinette Lasina placed second with a minutes 4.71. Drexel, also Meriot, finished third with a 43 minutes W180 second. Prize standings list Hoxsey at 81.825 and multiple cash prizes for Glahoame-White, Moissant, Latham, Johnstone, Drexel, De Leesens, Auburn, Radley, Brookins, Ely, Mare, Mecords, Willard.
The aviation committee confirms the United States will host the international aviation meet in San Francisco. The dates requested run from November 23 to December, with about fifteen aviators present at the meeting. Corporal and unit representatives attended to discuss arrangements.
In Los Angeles executor M. A. Une rub denies Neatrice Anita Turnbull Baldwin is the late EK J. Baldwin's daughter. He contends she is not an heir, noting Lilien Ashlew Turnbull is married to Willan St. Turnbull of Rostan, and the court petition seeks to determine rightful heirship with Turnbulls as potential guardians of the estate.
Witness tells Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago that he has knowledge of payments made prior to 1906.
At the interstate commerce commission hearing, witnesses discussed rebates before 1906 with shippers and Western railroad officials. The names of those involved were withheld and may be submitted in writing. witnesses cited rebates as high as forty percent and discussed rate advances, freight classifications, and terminal land valuations.
In key West area the Ten Thousand Islands coast reels from a major hurricane. Four large schooners and several smaller vessels wrecked with many dead and missing. A lone child and adults are reported among the victims while waters flood the isles and towns near Flamingo and Chokoloskee show severe devastation.
A combined railroad and public utilities board is proposed to be created by a committee led by Cheirmax Jones. The plan, backed by a majority of the railroad and public utilities committee, would establish a three member board with a new rotation, general supervision of railroads and utilities, and a standard of public service oversight.
Berlin dispatch from Constantinople reports the Turkish government has under discussion sending troops into Persia equal to those sent by Russia and Great Britain to protect Turkish interests. Turkish leaders reportedly oppose a division of Persia between Russia and Great Britain.
A 90 year old farmer from near Woodward Vermont Texas identified as J. F. Flint committed death by own action today at his residence. Local authorities report no further details available.
In Corpus Christi Texas a 24 year old resident known as Leaky and a companion were attacked near a dwelling on Mathie street by a sheriff's posse. An exchange of shots resulted in Leaky being killed while the companion was unharmed.
Chaipingan Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission replies to former Rep Jefferson M Levy of New York. Levy had complained that the railroads were delaying shipments and seeking action from President Taft.
Chairman Knapp defends a swift national inquiry into the proposed railroad rate increases noting two members attended the Swiss Railway Congress in July and others took vacation relief. Western shippers will be heard in Chicago next week with the final hearing set to begin November 2 and extend without interruption until testimony ends. Argument likely around December 14.
A missing two mast ship was found afloat after a gulf storm. It arrived at Galveston harbor with the assistance of the paddle tug Samer. The voyage concluded successfully despite fears of loss during the storm.
The brothers Mow Ww F. and J. M. Taylor of Columbus Ohio died in the Gulf hurricane while aboard a vessel en route to the Isle of Pines. One brother tied to a mast to save the other, but both perished as the storm hit and the crew offered no aid.
Two bands of Mancobo natives raid the Mindanao west coast near Davao killing several planters including Earl Geer an American. General Pershing orders reinforcements as Mindanao police and infantry move to quell the disturbance. Geer had traveled from Seattle to manage a Seattle Manila Plantation concern and was 26. The war department had no confirmation of the uprising.
In Tacoma Washington on October 4 John Haas and Patrick Dalley faced bigamy charges. Dalley pleaded guilty and received one year at the state reformatory. Haas was found guilty despite Dalley's testimony and sentenced to five years in the Walla Walla penitentiary after the verdict.
Washington. Taft has decided to appoint a colored man to the highest office in the executive branch ever held by a member of that race. William H. Lewis, then assistant district attorney at Boston, will become Assistant Attorney General of the United States. Lewis is an Amherst and Harvard graduate who played center on Harvard's football eleven. He is regarded as one of the best players at that position.
The caucus endorsed a referendum with a measure decided yesterday. It is materially different from the previously proposed version.
A major Republican conference at the constitutional convention advances a referendum plan to check the legislature. It reduces required votes to nullify laws and shifts petition thresholds to three fourths of counties, boosting progressives. The plan may unify the party and speed the constitution's drafting.
Twenty one Magdalena citizens sign a telegram to Socorro County Delegate Frank Romero at Santa Fe. They pledge to vote against the poll if the constitution lacks the initiative and the referendum is deemed a fake, urging Romero to inform other delegates.
An attempt to blow up Alderman Albert Thomas’s Hartsville home near Cheyenne Wyoming occurred last night. Dynamite was placed at the rear, shattering porch windows and furniture, but Thomas his wife and child escaped injury.
A bandit entered the Southern Trust bank in La Jolla, San Diego, with a revolver and ordered the cashier to surrender. Deputy Sheriff Rannals grappled with the suspect inside the bank, ending the attempted robbery after a brief struggle.
Sedalia Mo and surrounding areas report that the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will not order a sympathetic strike against the Missouri Pacific system. George L Yeager, secretary of the local, cites constitution provisions and says switchmen who handle strike breakers risk discharge with no efforts for reinstatement.
The defense rested after the defendants testified in the Stanton G. Pemberton and Joseph Ark conspiracy case. Opening arguments began with the case expected to go to the jury tomorrow afternoon. Defendants denied any role in the alleged plot to profit from the Capitol furniture contract.
Washington reports a Census Bureau bulletin showing mortality from tuberculosis varies across occupations. Data indicate high early deaths among printers and press workers, with farmers and gardeners showing notable but differing patterns. the study notes several age bands with varying risk and highlights several trades with elevated tuberculosis shares.
A balloonist reported missing for a week has been located alive in Canadian forests. The pilot's message relieves anxious search teams and confirms safe landing.
Aeronauts Alan R. Hawley and Augustus Post on the Amerton II set a 1350 mile world record in the International Cup Race. They landed in Chicoutimi County Quebec after starting from St Louis, with lengthy search efforts and wide national support following their disappearance.
A. D. Lambert and L. D. Dog Jr. of St. Louis head a committee praising Alan Hawley and Augustus Post for winning the James Gordon Bennett cup and the distance prize. They note a remarkable flight to the Penobscot river, Quebec, establishing a world record for distance within twenty four hours.
An unclear report notes an arrival involving an aide named Perkins in a balloon process with reference to an individual aged 44. The fragment mentions an executive or assistant figure connected to an event labeled as a tree or hover term. The text is incomplete and lacks clear actions or dates.
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