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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1906
Page
4
The article argues Albuquerque must diversify beyond mining by expanding commerce and manufacturing. It urges building railroad links like the Albuquerque Eastern, fostering agriculture with irrigation and electric power, attracting immigrants, and favoring homegrown products to spur water use, cement, brick, and other industries.
Henry Clews argues against taxing large fortunes as proposed in President Roosevelt's address. He claims such taxes would drive wealth abroad and threaten thrift, warning the move could harm the economy and undermine American government principles. He notes English inheritance laws preserve fortunes beyond two generations.
Henry Clews analyzes the San Francisco calamity's impact on the money market and stock exchange. He expects a long term depressant effect, with rebuilding costs and currency flows shifting west, but notes resilience of insurance and banks. He predicts eventual recovery as American enterprise aids Pacific coast growth and calls for banker patience amid heavy losses in mercantile sectors.
Arbor Day originated in Nebraska in 1872 by Hon. J Sterling Morton and spread nationwide. Emphasizes intelligent tree planting by children, proper species choice, timing, and care to ensure lasting, productive forest benefits. Notes fall planting south of 37th parallel and spring planting north of it, with best conditions and handling to protect roots and soil.
Local Weather Bureau report notes cloudy week with generous rains across most of the territory. Temperatures near normal, sharp frost in northern counties and high altitudes on morning of the 17th, with periods of showers and warm clearing by week’s end. Significant precipitation in the northern ranges and higher elevations improved water supply in the Rio Grande basin and tributaries.
Canuto Arias a 46 year old but partially demented man, quiet and harmless, disappeared from his brother and mother in Albuquerque after failing to return on the morning of the 18th. Relatives and searchers cover the city and nearby towns hoping to locate him before nightfall, fearing he may have wandered into railroad yards or river areas. Information requested via La Bandera Americana Box 22 Albuquerque NM.
In police court this morning Harry Smith a beggar with crutches faced vagrancy charges after pleading not guilty. The city physician deemed him crippled and he was ordered out of town. Louis Montoya jailed briefly for alcohol, released after a $5 claim. A Barelas family dispute led to an 85 fine for Sandoval with costs and admonition.
Benjamin F Kilgore a prominent city figure and former prescription clerk at Sotte One Past company died last night in St Johns hospital from tuberculosis that attacked his brain. He came to Albuquerque four years ago from Franklin Pa and his work confined him, his sister Amelia Himrod and Temple lodge members will conduct funeral arrangements. Burial will be at a local cemetery after services at the chapel with Rev 8 34 officiating.
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