29 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1906
Page
1
Indications show the present delegate seeking renomination at the Las Vegas convention amid a bitter Bernalillo County contest. Powerful local influences push to secure Republican backing against Hubbellism in the region.
Friends of Jointure press a declaration in favor of uniting the two territories arguing for statehood. The campaign centers on a platform detailing governance and representation changes. Local supporters rally to debate the path to joining statehood.
Special to the Morning Journal from East Las Vegas shows New Mexico Republicans looming at a state convention. William H. Andrews of Albuquerque is expected to be nominated on the first ballot with little opposition. Delegates arrive from many counties as Bernalillo contention over seats unfolds, and Hubbell faces scrutiny for alleged treachery in prior campaigns.
The Morning Journal brings AP coverage to Albuquerque with a telegraph installation and an expert operator from Denver. The move aims to deliver news hours ahead of rivals, signaling strong local faith in the paper and in New Mexico. Delegates flow into the Castaneda hotel for a major convention, with hundreds of attendees arriving from Bernalillo, Chaves, Eddy, and other counties.
In St Petersburg authorities arrest a man and woman terror suspects in the Peterhof palace servant quarters. The plot aimed to shoot Emperor Nicholas during promenade with his children, with arrests widening to Konsack patrol areas and possible conspirators against Grand Duke Nikolai. A broader crackdown follows the seizure of arms and ammunition arrivals by rail.
New York September 28 Interests representing United States Steel and Hill Iron properties held a conference and learned a formal lands transfer agreement to the steel corporation will be announced soon with minor details left. Hill issues were strong in today’s market, Great Northern preferred up 10 points and Northern Pacific up 5%.
A Pittsburg Coal company barge named Meet sank in deep water two miles below Natchez Mississippi. Loss estimated at 60 600 dollars. The storm caused the worst damage at Brookhaven Mississippi.
Washington reports Minister Russell at Caracas advised the state department that President Cas tro of Venezuela is seriously ill and weak, needing assistance getting in and out of a carriage. The illness remains not generally known.
A severe Gulf storm slams Mobile causing widespread flooding and thousands of homes damaged or destroyed. Numerous ships sink and crew fatalities or disappearances are feared as transport and supply lines collapse.
A devastating Gulf storm hits Mobile area with 75 to 100 deaths feared and $6 million in damage across Mobile Bay region. Vessels driven ashore, wrecks reported near Navy Yard, Biloxi, Gulfport, and along the Mobile Bay Shore road. Roads, parks, and towns suffer severe destruction. many lives presumed lost within fifty miles of Mobile.
A Mobile bay gale drove water into the city seven feet deep in the Wholesale district from Royal street to the Alabama river. Loss of life is feared, especially among negroes, with numerous steamers sunk including J. B. Schuh and City of Camden. Shipping severely damaged, streets deserted, communications down, and relief efforts urgent as Morgan Island and Dauphin Island areas fear heavy casualties.
Severe hurricane floods Pensacola with winds over eighty mph, wrecking the waterfront and destroying ships, wharves, and homes. Fire, flooding, and looting follow as the navy yard and railroad tracks suffer major damage. Authorities order closures and shelter homeless families as recovery begins.
New Orleans residents report a complete link failure with coastal towns along the gulf and Mobile area as the city remains isolated for about thirty-six hours with no communications or information from nearby communities.
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Havana reports American intervention in Cuba will be accomplished tomorrow as Taft proclaims provisional military governor and Marines guard the treasury. Cuban political leaders refuse to reconvene congress while foreign residents welcome the move amid six weeks of turmoil.
Brigadier General Funston arrived in Havana aboard the Olivette and conferred with Captain Couden aboard the Louisiana. He said he was ready for whatever might occur and was awaiting orders from naval command.
Cuba era chaos as President Palma resigns leaving no moderate option for session. Congress delayed, inspectors eyed American intervention, and cabinet members submitted resignations while Palma’s fate drew questions from Nunes and other liberals.
The Republican Party of the county presents to the central committee today sworn statements of citizens. The plea centers on integrity and local governance as party members promise bold action and reform measures amid political friction.
A contested Republican statement from Albuquerque and Bernalillo county protests alleged illegal voting and chairmanship irregularities at the September 26 convention. affidavits claim Hubbell led unfair practices, misnotice, and biased seating to favor his faction, detailing precinct 1 and 3 actions and denials of seated delegates.
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