10 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
1
A council approves the measure on its third reading without dissent though petitions challenging the action were not satisfied. Officials indicate the ordinance will take effect as prescribed.
Aldermen approve the Highland street car line franchise by a vote with several members absent. A parallel ordinance granting a 25 year electric light and power franchise to the same petitioners triggers calls for concessions, debate on city exclusivity, and a plan to form a special committee to negotiate terms.
Geographers await full particulars before judging rival Arctic pole claims. Dr Frederick Cook plans to sail on the Scandavian American Hunter to New York, with Captain Roald Amundsen likely accompanying, while Danish officials caution waiting for spring for a Greenland dispatch.
The University of Copenhagen awarded Dr Cook the honorary Doctor of Science in a ceremony attended by over a thousand people. He thanked Rector Dr Torp and urged the university to be first to see his records.
London dispatch reports a surge of support for Dr. Cook after Peary's brief journey account. The Daily Telegraph says Cook has faced the music and improved in English eyes while the Morning Post criticizes extreme partisanship.
New York reporters and explorers compare Peary’s dispatches with Dr. Cook’s reports and largely agree Peary’s rapid travel strengthens Cook’s claims. Anthony Fiala calls Peary’s rapid travel the most important evidence supporting Cook’s theory.
A garbled dispatch notes a 9-year period, referencing battle, and slow progress of an entity moving south toward North Sydney with limited advancement. details are unclear due to damaged text.
The secretary of the interior decided today to approve any site certificates issued for the fee reclamation service in payment for work on reclamation projects. The ruling follows advice from the attorney general and affects entries previously considered part permanent.
After Wright flew west in an airplane with Mee von Hildebrand wife of Captain son Hildebrand, the crowd cheered the event. Wright performed a second stunt later, though details are unclear due to the garbled OCR.
The railroad wizard Hartiman succumbs after a brave struggle. He lived shielded from the world in a magnificent country home and will be remembered for his contributions to rail transportation.
Arden New York September 9 Ridward Harriman a leading railroad organizer died this afternoon after a long illness at his Towerville home. Reports place time of death at 1 20 or 3 35 p m creating stock market uncertainty as officials seek to shield the financier from outside influences.
Mexico prepares lavishly for a Juarez meeting of Presidents Taft and Diaz. A decorated customs house hall will host a dinner October 16 with white and green decor, frescoes in national colors, and private service rooms. Officials estimate $10,000 for arrangements.
The financier James J. Harriman died at 3:45 p.m. at his Arden estate after a relapse following a Sunday setback. Family members and Dr. W. G. Lyle were present. funeral plans place the interment in the Arden family plot near St. John’s. No operative procedure was reported, with price and estate officials noting no immediate statement on cause.
The little hillside graveyard marks Arden as home for the Harriman estate workers. George Murphy, chief engineer, wed Mary Spalding, a parlor maid, unaware of Harriman’s death until after the ceremony. Mrs Harriman wished the wedding not be clouded by mourning.
In a sweeping ascent, Edward Henry Harriman rose from modest beginnings to unite Union Pacific under his leadership. He backed by Kuhn Loeb and Standard Oil, rehabilitated the bankrupt line gaining control and turning it into a top dividend payer. His rivalries with Morgan and Hill peaked during the Northern Pacific corner, where Harriman secured a compromise and entered the directorate. He began as a US3 rail director at China Central, starting with a fortune around one million dollars.
At Saratoga a two day democratic conference considers forming a permanent "Democratic League" to recruit back voters and attract independents and Republicans disillusioned with party governance. Alton Parker and others spoke as John N. Curtist offered the resolution. committee reports expected tomorrow.
At Stegirt New Jersey the Gould rapid fire match was won by the United States Cavalry team with a score of 9. The Seventy-Fire Regiment rapid fire match went to the First District of Columbia with 804. De Grant Andersen of New York won the all comers revolver match with 124.
President Taft plans to address tariff troubles during a western trip and asks voters to elect a Congress willing to pursue a further revision. He will highlight key revision measures and urge supporters to back candidates pledged to those changes.
President Taft in his first formal Navy commandant role toasted the German emperor aboard the Mayflower in Marblehead. He pledged peace and presented the Taft Cup to Commodore William M. Childs of the Bensonhurst Yacht Club for the Jovette which won the first honors in the German American Sonder-Khasee yacht races.
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