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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1907
Page
1
A fire at a bad asylum in Loraine Ohio leads to the death of an insane woman. Reports describe a chaotic scene with limited details as authorities assess the cause and exact fatality count amid ongoing investigations.
Baltimore dealers report heavy orders from New York last week for items the Metropolis could not supply. The surge exhausted New York stock, prompting Baltimore merchants to fill the gap. Dealers credit Baltimore’s consistently full stocks across all goods and market stages.
New York April 6 Thaws counsel debated whether to call additional witnesses as the trial resumes Monday. Some lawyers favor finishing with summing up, others insist more testimony is needed. Dr Hamilton's examination was incomplete when court adjourned. Delmay prepares the closing speech as the sole counsel presenting to judge and jury.
In a morning blaze at Grandview sanitarium Windham and others were rescued. Mrs Laura Backus, described as an inane patient, died after reportedly being left in a lower hall and rushing back upstairs. Sixteen patients were present with several removed by force during the evacuation.
Judge A J Crawford dies at 90 o clock this morning at 1102 West Tijeras Avenue after pneumonia. A lifelong Albuquerque resident born 1867 near Dublin, he served nine years as police magistrate and built a career in wool buying and real estate. He leaves wife Mary J Trimble and three children, funeral at home on Tijeras Avenue with Regent Crawford presiding.
April 6 Frederick A. uate took the oath to become mayor of Chicago and will be inaugurated later in April for the 86th term.
Pittsburg reports Andrew Carnegie donated 6 million dollars to the Carnegie Institute boosting his total gifts to the library institute and technical school in greater Pittsburgh to 42.59 million and the overall city benefaction to 42.59 million in all history. The note adds details on other international and national events from London to New Orleans and Alabama tornadoes.
Nacario Chaves, who has lived on his Javier Somextend In ranch near Chili for five years, finally proves up his homestead claim before U S Court Commissioner Horacio Otero. Despite paralysis of the tongue, he shows a bright mind and plans to cultivate all 160 acres, mirroring others who completed final proof yesterday.
April 6 Atlanta Pa large Easter egg hunt advertised as the largest yet in town. About 25 000 eggs were hidden in the park by a special committee with prizes including a gold prize of 5 value. Local merchants contributed prizes and the park board funded part of the event. The hunt was moved to today to avoid Lent observances and other Saturdays.
A girl identified as 17 is reported to have run away with a man named Romero on March 1 after a St Patrick’s Day observance. She was located at a colored family’s home on Highlands March 18 19 and at Baxter’s home March 20, then disappeared again. Police found her March 23 at West Lead avenue and she returned home, promising to behave. She married Crecensle Romery on April 5.
Maria Martines, identified as 14 or 15, disappeared from foster home two weeks earlier and reappeared six days later to wed Crecenso Romero at the Bernalillo county courthouse. The couple, joined by Gabaldon and Romero families, plans for a future together in Old Town.
On April 6 Shiloh Park hosts survivors of the Shiloh battle for the 45th anniversary. Union and Confederate veterans share memories at the national park, which spans 3700 acres and contains nearly as many graves as Gettysburg, with marked Army of the Tennessee tents and preserved battle sites.
In Philadelphia on April 6 the atien society marks its twenty fifth anniversary with events through April 7 and 8. A grand concert chorus orchestra and soloists will open each night, followed by a banquet and bill. A commers with united singers closes the program on the third day. The piece notes New Jersey assembly action on kidnapping penalties and references a Delaware child case prompting the measure.
On April 6 the Atlanta Federation of Trades marked its sixth anniversary with a large turnout of members from across the area. Officials highlighted the federation’s goals and noted Samuel Gompers’ influence on the labor movement.
Colonel J Pratt, a veteran Wyoming cattleman now age over ten, plans to sue his young wife for divorce alleging cruelty and claims she drove him from home and that she tired of waiting for him to die. Pratt formerly partnered with Joseph Lester of Chicago and lived in San Antonio, Texas. Arbor Day observed statewide with two days of activities and schoolchildren leading celebrations.
The article reports a policy shift by the agricultural department to deploy inspectors to New Mexico. The aim is to eradicate diseases and ensure sheep and cattle are healthy.
Washington reports Commissioner Knapp said the Interstate Commerce Commission will not rush a ruling in the Harriman case. The record is voluminous and the matters are of great importance, with a decision likely after several days rather than immediate action.
A Denver and Rio Grande rail line facing a $10,000 damages suit in Muriel county court. The suit cites an incident at the Union Depot last December when a man was arrested for wasting a train and refused to use his railroad ticket. The article notes prior convictions and a penitentiary sentence in Gunnison county.
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