Curtis Correspondence Sparks Debate Over New Mexico
The Kansas City Star and Citizen condemn W B Curtis for misrepresentations on New Mexico statehood. They argue his letters rely on selective readings from a palace car viewpoint, harming the territory’s image while Oklahoma and Indian Territory prosper. The piece notes national bank note circulation rising to 505 million, with 46 million added in nine months, prompting questions about currency demand versus National Banking Act flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
William J. Curtin
Chicago Record
Herald
Mr. Curtis
Curtis
Benator Beveridge
Davis
Kansas City
W. B. Curtis
New Maoxico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
National Bank
United States
Treasury
Surera
New York
San Francisco
National Bankes
Archbishop Chapelle Death Noted Amid Yellow Fever Outbreak
The Kansas City Times remembers Archbishop Chapelle as a distinguished churchman and American loyalist who died in New Orleans during the yellow fever scourge. He had worked to stamp out the disease and was valued for his influence with Italian Catholics and his service in the Philippines and Cuba. The piece also cites The Denver News on real estate investment as a safe option for small fortunes, and ends with a speculative note on Japan and Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Archbishop Chapelle
New Mexico
New Orleans
New Orelans
Mensurea
Philippines
Cuba
Ready for Fair Prompts City Street Beautification
A city editorial urges preparations five weeks before the fair and revival of fair trade. It notes vacant lots overgrown with woods and streets with ruts and sunken crowns. The writer suggests using temporary labor from city and county fairs to repair and beautify streets before the Pale Colive round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
The Terms By Edmund Vance Cooke
A humorous poem riffing on supposed terms between nations and peoples. It plays with wordplay on Japanese and Russian stereotypes, ending with a pun that they are only Japaneasy. The piece uses period voice and playful rhyming twists to critique international negotiations.
Awkward Parade Story and Breton Marriage Feast
A Philadelphia congressman recalls a parade mishap where a private overrules a fat man pushback, stressing discipline. In Brittany, a mayor’s daughter’s al fresco wedding feasts 1,000 guests with extensive slaughter, music, and a day-after continuation, ending with charity to the poor. Also notes cocoanut oil butter as a cheaper dairy substitute with longer shelf life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrell
Philadelphia
Third Regiment
Pennsylvania
Walnut Street
Enagher
Brittany
Serignac
Henner
Colorado Springs
Demand for White Stockings Sparks Street Fashion Craze
Brief excerpts from several papers describe a White Stockings demand surge in Washington avenue wholesale districts, with factory shortages and retailers risking stockouts as white stocking and shoe trends spread, reflecting a period style of fashion mania. Also notes a counterfeit half dollar incident and a salon flirtation on marriage talk, illustrating everyday urban life.
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Willington Avenue
Washington Avenue
Telinda
St. Louis Globe-Tdenocrat
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Albuquerque Citizen
Citizen Publishing Company
Strickler
W. T. McCreight
Denver News
Japan
Lineyiteh
Siberia
Edmund Vance Cooke
M. Witte
Durance
Russia
Tle
Ouchomer
Boston Transcript
Chicago Journal
M. Draggie Drealer
INI
North Broadway
Wannington Avenue
Ives
B. F. Copp
Armijo
B.ilfeld & Co
Jemez Hot Springs
United States Mail
W. L. Trimble & Co
J. 8. Block
Perea
D. W. Strong's Sons
Job
J. H. O'Rielly CO
Albuquerque Hardware Company
Fourth ST
Railroad Ave
Oo. W. Strong
Trong
Undertakers
Fairview and
Santa Barbara
North Second Street
Chickering Bros
Starr
Ellington
Howard
Hamilton
Oxford
Learnard & Lindemann
the Square Music Dealers
Remo
Bea
A. Simipier
Housewife
Empress Mills
M. Berger
West Copper Ave
Mi & Ki Q
Yellowstone
O. F.C
Moet & Chandon
St. Louis
B.C
Jos
Schlitz
Ercie
Albuquer
Que
Mexico
South Fourth Street
Gleckler
Irvan & Haygood
Albuquerque Transfer Co
Cole
Geo, M
Baccus
City Market
John W. Abbott
North Second St
Maloy’s
J. Korber & CO
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