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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1906
Page
1
Reports from San Francisco detail early reconstruction efforts with gangs excavating for foundations and debris removal underway. Laborers ride into the disaster zone, merchants resume business, and relief funds flow as authorities tighten security to curb looting in Chinatown.
The April 3 report recounts Prof U Francis Duff slain by Prof W H Dickey in a noon duel at Deming. Duff died at home at 7:40 pm. Dickey survived serious wounds and is expected to recover. Duff recently led Deming schools and archaeology studies. both men were Masons and community leaders.
Philadelphia hosts the Society of the Daughters of the Revolution convention with preliminary meetings today. Nearly one hundred delegates and members attend as officers of the national organization are welcomed. Tomorrow morning the first session will be held.
Secretary Bonaparte is confined to a medical facility in Baltimore after an attack of neuralgia with indigestion. Affected by illness, he is resting while doctors monitor his condition. The report notes no immediate complication, with advisers awaiting further updates.
The National Society Sons of the American Revolution held its annual meeting at the Vendome Hotel with delegates touring Medford and Charlestown. Business sessions in Parnell Hall and an evening event at the Somerant Hotel were announced alongside plans for forthcoming activities. Dowie bankruptcy case postponed until May 20.
Chicago records show structural collapse fears at city hall during excavation for a county building. Cracks and tilting columns prompted safety ropes as workers face possible strikes and broader upheaval in the construction sector.
The University of New Mexico track squad departs Albuquerque for Mesilla Park to face the Farmers in the third annual dual meet. Coach RF Asplund leads the team as UNM hopes for a strong showing in sprints, jumps, and relays, challenging a favored Mesilla squad in a meet described as highly anticipated in amateur athletics.
Mr and Mrs John Becker return from San Francisco after a month in California. They stopped with relatives on Rugslan II and survived the earthquake and fire that devastated the area.
Belmore Maryland April 30 The hundredth cathedral anniversary draws a vast gathering of Roman Catholic prelates from across the country. The rebuilt Baltimore cathedral, second oldest in the United States, forms the centerpiece as bishops archbishops and clergy participate in a procession high mass and receptions. Secretary Bonaparte to deliver address. The cornerstone laid July 7 1806 marked by Bishop Carroll. Latrobe designed the cathedral built with Ellicott City granite.
An old landmark linked to General Washington, a historic tavern site and the chamber of commerce room, is described through fragments. The text recalls the 18th century meeting, the “Hound Table” and oak table, and the chained prison cells once in the building, now lost to memory.
In Kington April 30 a statehood bill discussion focused on Indian Territory county boundaries and county seats. Officials expect temporary fixes to boundaries and seats, with the final arrangement to be decided later by state authorities and a conference committee.
In Washington, the Senate approved a 170000 emergency appropriation for Navy Department Mare Island and San Francisco postal service after the earthquake. Daniel pledged to speak tomorrow on the rate bill. May 16 eyed for action, not later than May 12. The Matehood conferees held two hours of talks with no agreement. An Indian appropriation bill was sent to conferees. Volcanic eruption reported in Iceland with Mount Hocas erupting and ashes over a wide area. disturbance not considered serious.
The United States Catholic alumni convention in Halimore with over 600 members attending mass at the cathedral and a centennial celebration. Leaders include Archbishop Quigley of Chicago and city officials. Delegates will hear papers, attend a reception at the Lori theatre, and visit the Naval Academy and Annapolis state home.
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