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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
1
Attorney Childers argues the 1884 federal act limits voting to real or personal property taxable within the municipality. He cites Montana case law to define taxable property, insisting only property capable of taxation can secure bond debt and voting rights.
A circuit court of appeals ruling holds that wearing apparel includes all dress items worn by individuals and necessary items for weather protection and appearance. The decision clarifies that a watch even in Alabama exemption laws can be exempt under home stead provisions. Voters carrying such items should not be treated as taxpayers and subject to arrest is suggested in the text.
The nationwide coal strike escalates as 160000 miners face suspension with little work possible the eight hour day celebration cuts output in many bituminous districts Ohio Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory and Pennsylvania eye resumed activity as negotiations convene in New York City and Pittsburg miners await contracts and wages impact remains high across regions including Columbus Fort Smith and Chicago areas.
An old dispatch reports a quiet election in Socorro with mayor treasurer and clerk races listed. It notes a total work suspension in the Wyoming region and a United Mine Workers response with no confirmed strike at the moment.
The city attorney writes an opinion. A syndicate suggests loaning a watersury to those found without a jack knife to make a proper showing. Visions of a $308,000 float around them, a pipe dream born of articles and fake figures for the morning Kalmein Kalliope.
In Zion City Illinois a revolt against John Alexander Dowie led to transferring all church property from Dowie to Alexander Granger. W. G. Voliva filed deeds in Lake County listing lands in Dowie and wife’s names as moved to Granger for Zion City and followers. Dowie suspended from church founder post via telegram. Dowie’s wife and Voliva alleged to ally. Parachute jumper Maurice Munsteray survives dramatic descent from 6,000 feet as train perilously approaches.
A Socorro funeral notice reports the death of a respected local figure. The obituary outlines the individual's stature in the community and notes their contributions. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragmentary OCR.
Porturs Pa April 2 J R Nichols charged with conspiracy to defraud in connection with the failure of the National Bank of Allegheny waived hearing today and renewed bond for up at the next term of the district court meeting in May Nichols formerly private secretary Andrews declines to comment New Mexico
Supreme Court reverses ruling in Howton & Texas General v Mayes holding Texas law on damages for late cattle shipment unconstitutional as it ignores interstate commerce. Also covers Michigan railroad tax case, Burton Senate appeal, Berwin seamen murder appeal, Ed Johnson lynching, and an anarchist plot in Spain.
Washington April 2 Pension day in the house drew a large attendance as the appropriation pension bill went to conference. The Naval Academy hazing bill conference report was adopted and the personal Mobility bill was discussed by Sterling of Illinois. Senate was quiet with Hale signaling the urgency deficiency bill for consideration tomorrow.
A citizen in a letter urges opposing the water authority buyout, fearing higher taxes and property losses if the city purchases the water plant. He claims long residence, tax burdens, past exodus by boxcar migrants, and warns of future auction of property if the water system is municipalized.
The letter page argues for and against municipal ownership of the water plant. It cites figures from Mr. Clancy and critics who say the water company funds the plant, with claims about cost savings and city benefits versus concerns of deception and expense. The controversy centers on whether the city should buy the plant or let private control stand.
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