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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1907
Page
2
A prospective bride crafts clay nests in her home roof garden, now gladly used by nesting birds. The unusual hobby blends home life with wildlife, drawing attention from neighbors and local naturalists.
New York reports Gwendolin Wickersham a socialite bride-to-be who plans a rooftop hotel for wild birds after her marriage to Albert J. Akin. The feature also notes spring horseback riding surges and a humorous mounted police effort enforcing a ten mile speed limit on Riverside Drive with drivers warned and cited.
A Broadway saloon tale ends with a glass trick and a clockwork eye myth as a patron returns after a prank. Meanwhile New York society shifts wedding plans away from Friday the 13th and counts down to the last social dances before summer.
Albuquerque wool dealer Gus Garcia Bros reports purchasing about 500000 pounds of northern Arizona wool in Holbrook at 14 to 143/4 cents per pound. Holbrook buyers anticipate more clip arrivals from Clarence Owens and J. Morrow as lambing and shearing season approaches. Local growers like Scorse and ex Sheriff Houck report favorable prices and strong sales as weather permits increased shipping.
A brief report notes ongoing activities at the National Peace Congress focusing on prominent leaders and their efforts to promote harmony. The article highlights the role of notable men in shaping discussions and policy directions toward national peace goals.
New York April reports on the National Arbitration Peace Congress show wide support for international mediation and disarmament talks at The Hague. Speakers including Carnegie, Mayor McClellan, Governor Hughes, and William J Bryan advocate world peace while American manufacturers press for a voice in any plan and warn that disarmament will be gradual and contested.
Territorial leaders discuss a possible appointment of Morgan Llewellyn as New Mexico governor under President Roosevelt. David M. White endorses Llewellyn, praising him as a capable, loyal Republican. notes Llewellyn is the party’s unanimous choice and a strong figure in the territory. An El Paso Herald report is cited.
By authority of the City Council of Albuquerque New Mexico an election is set for May 4 1907 to decide on issuing 30000 in city bonds to fund a new city building. Voting places include City Hall Gold Avenue Chadwick Co office Third Ward Dunbar office and George Craig’s office on South Third Street. Also proposals for adobe school buildings brick dormitory and electric light extensions for the San Ildefonso day school are invited with plans and specs available at multiple offices.
A cluttered listing shows professionals in Albuquerque including attorneys at law land patents and copyrights, dentists and doctors with hours and contacts, an undertaker, architect, notary, and beauty services. It mentions Chamberlain Cough Remedy and various local shops and offices. The fragment lists names like Ira M. E Bona W. Bryan Edmund J. Alger W. Sheridan Rine TM and Mrs Bambini with extensive service notes.
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