Alamogordo aims to become a great health resort with a new sanatorium
The Central Review reports on plans for a large sanatorium near Alamogordo New Mexico. Funded by the American Cooperative Sanatorium 59000 dollars started by Mr Eidson and partners, the project argues climate altitude and location favor treatment of consumption. The Alamogordo site at 4800 feet promises camps nearby and a health resort future.
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Central Review
America
Mr. Eidson
American Co-Operative Sanatorium
Eidson
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Arizona
Wanted The Letter T in Seeted Gate
Reward offered at this office for locating the missing letter T in the phrase Seeted Gate. Prompt return expected.
Democratic repairing patchwork patches ticket
The central committee and candidates met in a repair shop fashion to patch the nominated ticket after discontent with personnel. J L Johnson resigned as commissioner for the Tularosa precinct, Geo Glisson also resigned, Sr E Prado and Dr J R Gilbert were added, leaving two unwilling candidates on the ticket. Comment is unnecessary.
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Democratic Machine
J. L. Johnson
Tularosa
Johnson
Geo. Glisson
Sr. E. Prado
Mr. Johnson
J. R. Gilbert
Sr. Prado
Dr. Gilbert
Governor Hagerman Visits Alamogordo and Cloudcroft
Governor Hagerman and party visit Alamogordo for a rest break after a reception at the courthouse. Territorial Secretary Reynolds and Attorney General Reid accompany the governor, with Dawson Fuel Company host E L Carpenter and family. They plan to travel to Cloudcroft for several days of respite.
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H. J. Hagerman
Alamogordo
Territorial
J. W. Reynolds
W. F. Reid
Santa Fe
Harrold Hurd
M. Mancini
Roswell
Southwestern Railway
E. L. Carpenter
Dawson Fuel Company
Carpenter
M. E. Fagin
Court House
Cloudcroft
Reynolds
Reid
Favor Joint Statehood Declared by New Mexico Democrats
At Santa Fe on August 9 the Democratic central committee met with proxies and in person delegates. The convention was set for September 12 with a vote 20 to 11 confirming Santa Fe as the meeting site and later resolutions favored joint statehood.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Democratic Central Committee
Chas. F. Easley
J. H. McCutcheon
A. B. McMillen
Albuqurque
G. H. Hunker
Antonio Lucero
A. A. Jones
San Miguel
Henry Grant
Samuel Eldodt
Rio Arriba
Wm. J. Butler
San Juan
N. B. Laughlin
Jose Segura
Hopewell
Sierra
H. B. Fergusson
Ernest Meyers
Bernalillo
W. B. Walton
Grant
W.C. McDonald
Lincoln
J. A. Mahoney
Luna
C. H. Elmenberg
Meliton Torres
Socorro
Bar Association chiefs map Cloudcroft gathering plans
Hon W A Hawkins president of the New Mexico Bar Association traveled from El Paso to Cloudcroft to oversee entertainment arrangements for the association meeting scheduled August 22. He was joined by secretary Hon R H Hanna and Judge Edward A Mann. the trio continued to Cloudcroft to finalize plans. Hanna said this year’s gathering would be the largest and most interesting in the association’s history.
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W. A. Hawkins
New Mexico Bar Association
el Paso
Cloudcroft
R. H. Hanna
Santa Fe
Edward A. Mann
Hanna
Association
Meanest of All in Okmulgee Democ rat rebuke to subscribers
The Okmulgee Democratic paper rails at readers who refuse to pay, contrasting petty cost saving tricks with the offense of taking a newspaper and returning it unpaid. The editor mocks such behavior as worse than minor frugality.
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Okmulgee
Kan
New York Campaign Forecasts Complications in 1908
The New York Herald notes mounting difficulties for both parties as the 1908 campaign opens. Factional fights and the prospect of an independent Hearst ticket complicate plans for governor, state officers, judges, legislators, and Congress. Possible fusion with Democrats or Republicans adds to strategic uncertainty.
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The
New York Herald
Congress
Hearst
Hearst Party
Strange Earth Disturbance Near Dutch Harbor Island
Capt Truebridge on the steamship Northwestern reports a photo from a Perry revenue cutter officer showing a new island fifty miles west of Dutch Harbor between the Bog Oslof Islands known as the Castle and Fire. Appearing in June, the island now stands about 900 feet high. Clouds of steam enshroud the summit and boiling water surrounds it, preventing close measurements.
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Tacoma
Wash
Truebridge
Northwestern
Revenue
Perry
Dutch Harbor
Bogoslof Islands
Castle and Fire Islands
First Lyncher Convicted in North Carolina History
George Hall white ex convict from Montgomery County North Carolina was found guilty of conspiracy in the Monday night lynching of three black inmates in a Salisbury jail. He was sentenced to fifteen years hard labor the maximum under law. His counsel appeals governor Glenn was in Atlantic City when the trial was ordered claiming lack of jurisdiction.
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Salisbury
N. C
George Hall
Montgomery County
North Carolina
Lyerly
Hall
Glenn
Atlantic City
Folsom Swept by Flames
Fire at Folsom New Mexico on August 11 struck the town’s business district, causing extensive damage estimated over 20000 dollars. Origin of the blaze remains a mystery. Annie Adamson, owner of the principal restaurant, escaped in night clothes to sound the alarm.
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Folsom
N. M
Annie Adamson
Jerome May Be Candidate for Governor in New York
Rumor in political circles says District Attorney Jerome may run for governor as an independent or as an independent Democratic candidate. An editorial in the New York Sun notes Jerome considers the propriety of offering himself for the state’s governorship, predicting his election if he runs.
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New York
Jerome
New York Sun
William Travers Jerome
Treasury to Resume Silver Bullion Purchases
Washington August 9. The treasury dept announced the purchase of silver bullion for subsidiary coinage would be resumed. Purchases will be made each Wednesday beginning the 14th instant and about 100000 ounces will be required each week.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Panama labor plan sparks AFL backlash in Washington
The Panama Commission decided to hire Chinese contract labor drawing bitter opposition from the American Federation of Labor. President Gompers criticized the plan as flouting law and principle, denouncing the cancellation of the eight hour workday in canal projects as outrageous and brutal given the Panama zone conditions.
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Washington
Panama Commission
American Federation of Labor
Grompers
United States
Panama Zone
Editor vows truth in front page motto but edits appear
An Indian Territory editor who boasted of telling the truth faced opposition from several gentlemen who objected to the claim. In response, the motto disappeared and the paper ran a new note stating it would be like the rest until the editor recovers from recent injuries.
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Indian Territory
Otto
Minister's Toast at Editorial Convention Sparks Critique
A minister urged charity for editors at an editorial convention, saying pay for papers and advertise generously. The remark was criticized as harmful to the country press, arguing editors need business support, not charity from clergy.
Kansas Health Board Aims Census Of Tuberculosis Cases
Topeka, Aug 11 The Kansas Board of Health prepares tables for a state census of all tuberculosis cases The plan targets 3 000 regular physicians to provide accurate counts and believes disease control rests on proper precautions across families The effort marks a statewide push to combat the white plague
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Board of Health
Board of Health
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