08 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1907
Page
1
Colonel Ralph E. Twitchell representing the Santa Fe Railroad and New Mexico delivers a brilliAnt speech in Albuquerque securing support from most states for New Mexico to gain recognition by national irrigation promoters.
The Sixteenth National Irrigation Congress will meet in Albuquerque New Mexico in September or October. Colonel Ralph B Twitchell of Las Vegas led New Mexico’s bid with Santa Fe railroad backing, securing near unanimous support aside from Oregon Washington and Idaho. The event aims to showcase local irrigation progress and boost regional promotion through Santa Fe campaigns and a dedicated Earth magazine issue.
Vague and garbled dispatch outlines a close vote and mentions Washington Idaho and New Mexico City. A speaker from Lae Veeas NM is noted advocating a claim and affecting the fifteenth national delegation congress with tense rhetoric and ceremonial framing.
Ambiguous dispatches from the Arctic expedition confirm survival. The Geographical Society notes the message dated Kay wle Cts from the Yarkerty river area and signed by stefernanon, claiming all crew are safe.
The report details Diaz meeting Root in Laredo and health concerns. Secretary of State leaves Sani taim for Rio Grande area, plans a brief stay at an old home, then aims to be in Washington by September. He travels to Mexico on September 25 for cross border talks with the Mexican government as President Ding weighs plans. London notes King Mdeured returning to London in the evening after recovering wealth at Muarienbad.
Fire roared through a San Francisco attraction labeled as the Famous Glee House, destroying a timber frame structure valued at about $100,000. Firefighters arrived late and only the blackened ruin remained as flames raged, with reports of alcohol storage and a nearby hotel also affected.
A damaged account describes an officer from Bugus Army accused of arranging a bogus loan and misusing $34,000. The report notes a bribe payment and a forged check linked to a banking incident at De Hulten.
An officer escorted three soldiers to a railroad depot to guard money bags for a brigade, but the supposed officer vanished after the train left. The guards held the bags for twenty four hours, discovering the theft of most of the funds and the ruse exposed. Letters indicate convention duties and city names tied to the National Detter Carriers meeting.
In Evanston at 422 Davie Street early today Fred M. Fish, a recently retired businessman in frail health, shot and killed his wife after an alleged confrontation. Police say he then attempted self harm and remains in custody as investigators probe motive.
Paris reports a prisoner heir, Helheartone, allegedly disinherited by a late wealthy aunt. He is accused of tearing up the aunt's will to claim fortune and a villa at Bravedone, while other relatives press for legal action. He sent funds to a former fellow prisoner before sentencing for treason.
Mo rocco tensions escalate as Sultans Abdul Aziz and Mulai Hafik lead hastily raised forces toward Rabat. France and Spain weigh immediate seizure of ports sparking fear of renewed Christian and Jewish massacres amid civil war uncertainty.
Secretary Taft spoke at Wrights Park in Tacoma to about ten thousand cheering supporters after touring from Portland. He criticized Bryan for delaying tariff revision and noted the GOP plans to act after the next election, while defending practical results over theories.
A Paris dispatch reports Moorish tribes around Paris seeking a suspension of hostilities to negotiate peace with General Drude the French commander. The French agree to stay inactive until tomorrow when he plans to march. Sources warn the tribes may be stalling for time.
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spent about thirty minutes in Salt Lake City this afternoon meeting local Republican leaders before continuing his journey east over the Rio Grande Western. He has been touring the northwest and Pacific coast.
San Francisco bettors favored Joe Gans over Britt in tonight’s ring clash at 133 pounds with odds of 10 to 6. Both boxers gave light workouts today, staying within striking distance of the weight limit as they plan to drop pounds to reach 122 by weigh in Monday afternoon.
Pettibone gage case moved to next week after no meeting set for continuance. Judge indicated no formal ruling but likely delay. Borah case may take up to two weeks, government stating need for four weeks. Also notes a disabled steamer Beaches Port and coastal incidents involving Beath Norwalk and Coburg family figures.
A Monterey Mexico dispatch reports a mine fire at Kaperangas mines in Coahuila causing twenty seven deaths. Fire damp is suspected as the cause. Medical teams work to treat the injured and recover the dead as miners fear a wave of recent fires.
The National Firemen's Association of America announced Chicago as the site for its 1905 convention after adjourning the current meeting in Oklahoma City on September 16.
Investigation reveals Beiding Hall Manufacturing losses as creditors report Hall diverted at least three hundred fifteen thousand dollars into mining stocks and risky ventures. Receiver appointed. criminal proceedings expected to fetch Hall from Canada to answer charges. Also notes Universalist minister Solon Quil joins Medford home loss. and a serious football accident in Chiropee ends practice.
President Roosevelt visited a riding academy near New York and reviewed a class where girls rode astride. Archie and Quentin Roosevelt took part in the review and the president expressed support for this method of riding for women.
Theodore B. Burton, longtime chairman of the House rivers and harbors committee, was nominated by acclamation for mayor of Cleveland at the Republican convention. Two cholera deaths reported near Bosnewice across the Silesian frontier in Russian Poland.
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