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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
1
In Helena a joint Butte miners union and Great Falls Mill and Smelter men union committee urged Governor Toole to call an extra legislative session to secure mine operations and relief. Toole pledged careful consideration while mediation plans to resolve Heинze and Amalgamated Copper tensions advance in Butte.
Prince Galitain, governor general of Caucasia, survived a near-fatal attack near the town. Three natives stabbed him thrice and fled. they were shot by Cossacks. The outrage is linked to alleged Armenian church property transfers arranged by the prince.
Madrid reports General Velasco, Bilbao military commandant, indicating at dawn the garrison secured strategic positions to protect banks, public buildings, factories, markets, and religious houses. Cavalry charged rioters in the old city. some rioters killed and many wounded. Revolvers and stones used in the clash.
Reports from Bilbao describe socialist and anarchist led disorder resembling a social upheaval. Strikers looted markets and erected barricades while infantry and cavalry fought to quell the unrest. Five rioters died and many were wounded. clashes continued with rumors of wounded soldiers and renewed pillage.
Paducah Kentucky October 28 A fire began at 11 PM in the wholesale grocery of M Livingston at Second and Broadway and spread rapidly threatening the wholesale district by 12 20 AM. The loss is estimated at 200000 pounds with potential to reach one million dollars as adjoining large establishments burn and firefighters struggle to save them.
Reports from Dean Lake Mo indicate Santa Fe passenger train No. 2 derailed between Bosworth and Marceline. Seven to eight injured. Mrs Booth Tucker reported fatally injured but death disputed. Officials withhold injury lists. salvation army updates scant. Yellow fever cases rise in San Antonio Laredo and Monterey report multiple deaths.
Halifax editorial calls for complete legislative independence from the empire. It says Canada may choose full sovereignty within the empire or full independence, arguing independence would avoid US conflict and keep Monroe Doctrine protection.
Naples Oct 28 The United States gun boat Machias carrying Consul General Skinner sails to reach Port Said Jibali Harar where he will meet Emperor Menelik's representatives. Skinner brings gifts including firearms agricultural implements and a silver engraved invitation to the St Louis exposition.
Washington dispatches report further advices from United States Minister Powell on the revolution in Santo Domingo. The latest confirms the seizure of Puerto Plata by adherents of the late Jimenes and Whe are leaders.
President Mitchell authorized a strike of coal miners in district No 15 as Mother Jones arrives from Indianapolis. District leader Howells confirms a strike is possible and a date around next Monday is anticipated. The strike would affect Colorado Wyoming Utah and New Mexico with over 20 000 miners involved.
A wreck three miles west of the Palisades, Ogden Utah, killed D King the timekeeper of the work train and two Japanese laborers. Three others were injured and both engines were destroyed. Traffic was halted about twelve hours. The work train crew says the passenger section did not signal the following section as it entered the main line.
Port Arthur dispatch notes that Russian authorities tell Japan it has not attained European state status and cannot be trusted with rights of civilization while troops remain in Manchuria. The Viceroy Alexeiff staff edited paper cites Russian views and censorship.
The report mentions an attempted overthrow of President Jose y Gil and notes no reference to a blockade of the port by the government warship Indepnd encia. It cites a Cuban and an American steamer turned away. The state department has informed the navy department, and naval forces will be provided to safeguard American interests.
Washington reports from unofficial sources show a shift in the Colombian senate’s sentiment on the Panama canal with more support for terms with the United States. State Department agents say the Hay-Herran treaty is dead and cannot be revived by the senate, so any US control would require new negotiations not yet started.
In St Louis on October 28 Blair's condition remains coma as grand jury probes charges against James L Blair former general counsel of the World's Fair. Ex stenographer James T Roberts testifies of forged deeds falsified titles and embezzlement totaling 403000 with funds traced to Dick Bros Co and the Gould Building.
Washington reports state department note denying any attempt on President Diaz’s life. Mexican officials and press accounts differ, citing Toscano’s drunken celebration and guarded precautions in Guanajuato. Officials emphasize the claim of no credible threat and a cordial reception.
Adjutant General Sherman Bell denied any resignation request from Governor Peabody and said he has no intention to offer one. He noted new Colorado military companies forming in Jam ar Holyoke Pueblo Trinidad Telluride Dursogo Colorado Springs Rollinsville and other towns will be mustered with the 97 to 57 men per unit and armed under the new army rite. Bell aims to build Colorado National Guard to 8000. A Denver private in Company L First Regiment reportedly shot himself while cleaning a gun. his name and injury status were not released.
Philadelphia reports William L aking, initially thought to be sinking, rallied and was comparatively comfortable later in the day. He showed much improved condition by nightfall.
Colorado plans a state building at the St Louis Exposition after securing nearly 65 000 dollars in funding. The board envisions a prominent exhibit that will both advertise the state and serve as an added attraction, with a design resembling an abode building in the style of the era.
The board quotes plans for a one story Spanish mansion with almost a dozen rooms and a large inside court suitable as a reception area. The proposed structure could be erected for about $15 000 and is considered one of the most attractive state buildings for the fair.
Four sticks of dynamite with fuses attached were found beneath the Tacoma and Seattle Interurban railway station in Seattle on December 28. Police fear an attack planned for tonight after nearby explosions. Earlier, twelve sticks in two packages with split fuses were discovered in the toilet of the Interurban depot, enough to blow up buildings within two blocks.
Washington reports the president orders a reconsideration of Lewis Kempner’s case, the former superintendent of the registry system for the post office department. Kempner will be given a hearing on the charges after his petition claiming inconsistency and lack of copies or formal civil service notice. He notes nineteen years of service and full duty performed.
President Toomevell will issue a Thanksgiving proclamation on Saturday next October 31 designating Thursday November 26 as the day of thanks. The action sets the national holiday with a formal observance announced by the administration.
St Louis officials led by Julius S Walsh of the Mississippi Valley Trust report the market calm and orderly as yesterday's stress subsides. Banks offered aid from New York Philadelphia New Orleans Kansas City Boston and Missouri Illinois towns but were declined due to ample cash. Confidence and aid from national banks helped stabilize the scene.
Four hundred drivers from St. Louis express companies walked out today over a ten percent wage demand by Pacific Express workers. Officials plan to fill striking positions immediately and say business will not be interrupted as police guard express company buildings at Union Station. no trouble reported.
Mexico City October 28 Charles Kratz the St. Louis boodler says he will not return to the United States without a hard fight and has hired counsel including a close relative of President Dias to oppose extradition. He plans to seek amparo if needed and claims political persecution aims to ruin his mining interests in Jalisco while he remains free in Guadalajara.
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