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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
1
A solitary highwayman wielding a stick of dynamite held up a Pennsylvania train near Lewiston. He terrorized passengers and railroad staff, delaying service and prompting an investigation by authorities. Local railroad workers describe the incident as shocking and dangerous.
A highwayman stopped a Pennsylvania express train on the Allegheny slope, forced the crew to hand over thousands in valuables, and fled with a bag he mistook for gold coins containing ten thousand Lincoln pennies. Detectives and bloodhounds pursued him as $65 and some money were recovered later along the track.
Harrisburg, Pa. reports a train holdup where the conductor Haftenberger was shot in the hand and guard and passengers faced gunfire. Five locked chests in the car held unknown sums, locked at Washington and to be opened only by sub treasury officials in St. Louis. Desperadoes fired as the train halted, with other bullets striking the conductor’s coat and startling passengers.
A passenger describes a feared band of train robbers about to enter cars and hold up travelers, then says the incident now feels like a dream. The reflection captures lingering unease and memory of the moment.
Financial difficulties of the Frances Mohawk Mining and Leasing Company at Goldfield Nevada led to a receivership. Judge Kohtisaat named Western Trust and Savings Bank as temporary receiver and barred officers and Chicago agents from withdrawing 125000 while the court investigates under its directions. The firm holds mining leases across Nevada Wyoming Colorado and South Dakota.
Morning Journal reports a Brooklyn Borough president Bird S Coler files charges with Governor Mughes alleging Mayor McClellan squandered city funds. Investigations ordered by the accounts commissioner target political opponents, not city welfare, with claims of misallocation of funds and political manipulation.
New York New York August 21 special report about a fire at St Marys Home for Children Rockaway Park run by the Sisters of St Joseph It says seven infants died from smoke or flames and most victims were under three years old Fire originated in the laundry area and the dormitory lay over it as firemen recovered bodies the rest of the children evacuated safely with many rescued by nurses and attendants.
Pittsburg August 31 a grand jury investigation into alleged peonage in the plant of the Pressed Biuel ear company is promised. Allegheny county district attorney examined witnesses including imported workers who took strikers places. witnesses said conditions were unbearable with long hours and coercion.
Witnesses may leave the plant at will as testimony is prepared for presentation to the grand jury on September 6.
The Great Northern liner Minnesota reaches Port Townsend with Aaron Shibusawa and a delegation of Japanese financiers merchants and officials from six cities. A welcome ceremony is planned in Seattle with honors from the governor, mayor and chamber of commerce as fireworks light the shore.
St Paul August 31 Engineer Walter D White longtime Northern Pacific worker with fifty years service was killed instantly when the eastbound North Coast Limited crashed into a work train near Detroit Minnesota. Ten or more were injured six seriously as baggage and mail cars toppled into nine foot water. Passengers escaped serious harm though three mail clerks suffered serious injuries.
Canon City Aug 31 The Santa Fe railway began building dikes along its tracks to stop washouts after floods and a shifted Arkansas River channel now sits over one hundred feet from the former river course.
A fire at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell devastates one of the main halls. Loss estimated at twenty three thousand dollars with fifteen thousand insured. Reconstruction starts immediately and students will be accommodated as the school reopens Monday.
In Youngstown area at the American Sheet and Tin Plate plant in Struthers during a strike clash Pred Hlaven, an striker, was stabbed perhaps fatally. A mill quarrel drew in several strikers and three men were arrested.
A deputation representing trading interests urged lifting England’s import embargo on Canadian cattle. Premier Asquith said he saw no possibility of granting the request.
Nashville reports an odorless intoxicant nicknamed heerette driving 41 arrests in a single day. Officers have been fighting an “odorless” drunk campaign for two months as suspects admit drinking something undetectable by breath or bottles.
Reports detail widespread flooding from Cadereyta to Monterrey and across Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas with San Francisco San Juan and Camarda towns wiped out. Hundreds dead and thousands feared missing as rail and telegraph lines fail. property losses projected at 12 to 15 million dollars.
The report notes the flood water in the river reached half the flow of the Nine and one fourth of the Mississippi at their peak flood stages on Saturday morning. The comparison highlights relative severity without exact measurements.
Dispatch from Monterey reports about 300 bodies found near an old well with nearly 1 000 recovered. total deaths may reach 2 000. City lacks food and water while relief aid of 20 000 dollars is sent. Street cars resume, telegraph remains down, rail losses and miles destroyed remain uncertain.
Laredo Texas reports the national railway has succeeded in establishing service to Monterey. A local train departed this morning and ran slowly to the city, while the regular through Mexico City train left Laredo at 4 pm.
Washington Aug 31 The American National Red Cross Society appeals for contributions to aid Mexican flood sufferers. Donations may be sent to the War Department or the American consul at Monterey. Funds are needed to meet the emergency with about 100 000 homeless and an estimated 100 000 in need of relief, with a goal of 100 000 dollars.
Telegram from Washington dated yesterday cites General Hanna reporting a flood near Monterey Mexico with 12,000 persons estimated to have perished and 15,000 in distress. Train service continues amid widespread suffering and urgency for relief.
Washington reports from Salvador indicate the Salvador railroad company will inaugurate a weekly steamship service linking Acajutla Salvador with Salina Cruz Mexico. The schedule aims to start around January 1, 16016 with possible future contracts between Salvador and Mexico for mutual transport.
Mexico City announces prizes totaling 50 000 to 10 000 dollars for an international aviation meet in September 2010. Erophaniats of the world including Wright brothers and Bleriot are invited to participate as part of the national celebration.
Former wife of tobacco magnate Brodie Duke is jailed in Chicago after failing to pay $20 rent for a car at Palmer House. She admitted she had no money and demanded the hotel suite in advance, appearing in a car hire dispute sparked by an automobile company complaint.
A woman claiming danger from relatives of her former husband sought help from lawyers and a police attorney after failing to send telegrams to Gov Deneen and others, then pursued a bond issue to avert Turkey's bankruptcy while unable to pay her chauffeur.
Albert Ryan, local organizer of the Western Federation of Miners in Los Angeles, is charged with killing two men in a hotel on the night of July 10 and pleaded not guilty today. Trial will be set tomorrow.
Washington confirms Ricardo Jimines elected president of Costa Rica defeating Rafael Gleshas. No disorder at polls. Zelaya of Nicaragua supports Jimines and seeks influence in Central American affairs.
San Francisco reports federal inspectors exonerated officers of the Pacific Mall liner India after a wreck in Magdalena bay during a heavy storm. The captain was found to have acted properly, and the disaster was attributed to shipboard action. President Taft invited by El Paso residents to visit Mexico City in October.
Morning Journal notes from Melilla August 31 that Spanish bases near Zune de Larba show lines of communication secure and troops in high spirits. Madrid picked troops claim readiness to face the enemy on equal terms and press forward with resolve.
Citizens of El Paso unanimously approve Secretary Ballinger position on irrigation projects at a banquet honoring El Paso delegation to the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane.
In Hamboullet France on August 31 the president and Mme Fableres hosted Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and Miss Bethe Roosevelt at the president’s chateau. The party traveled from Paris by automobile with Armibuse sactor and Mrs White accompanying in the Humber.
Ottawa reports the Canadian government has forwarded former President Roosevelt’s suggestions by appointing a commission to conserve natural resources.
A cloudburst hit Rawhide Nevada at 7 p.m. destroying 165 buildings and leaving about 500 people homeless. A wall of water estimated ten to twelve feet swept through Squatter town in the mining camp, with several women and children reported missing as darkness hampered verification.
Rapid City South Dakota August 31 Free man Knowles editor of the Freeman and former congressman was released from Pennington county jail after subscribers in the Black Hills miners unions paid his £500 fine. Knowles had been convicted in federal court of sending obscene matter through the mails and refused to pay the fine until the fund was raised.
The steamer Haden foundered on the Coquille river bar this afternoon at Marshfield Oregon. All passengers and crew were saved though the vessel and lumber cargo were destroyed likely at total loss.
Havana reports a small freighter steamer named Nicolas, sailing Havana to Cienfuegos, likely wrecked in the August 3 Gulf hurricane. The Nicolas carried 11 crewmen and departed from Confues, August 21. Local devices from Isla de Pines suggest several bodies and cargo washed ashore on the southern coast.
Louis Raye laud, inventor of an airship to be shown today, was struck by a New Orleans and North Eastern passenger train as he returned home from work. He died shortly after at a local hospital.
Harriman walked outside today near Arden Avenue with a cane at intervals, following yesterday’s better signs. Arden reported Sr Harriman resting outdoors and showing improvement as the day progressed.
Rome reports a minor earthquake with slight damage and no casualties. The facade of the chapel of St Anna cracked while hospital and prison inmates panicked until safety was confirmed. An earlier report notes a faint tremor at 2 00 am local time lasting about half an hour.
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