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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes Valparaiso receives shares while Raw falls under suspicion of triggering a serious epidemic. The brief hints at public concern as authorities weigh possible health risks and economic impact.
Valparaiso reports two minor shocks and heavy rain that worsen tent living conditions. Thousands work to clear debris and search for survivors while a child is found alive in a barrel. San Francisco relief funds reach 35000 dollars as epidemic fears rise.
Special to The Evening Citizen Washington Aug 24 Lara M Bond of New Mexico elected vice president of the Joe Cannon Interstate Republican club General Wyman cells for a plan to set aside a million acres for a leper colony on the Pecos or Salt river Only Andrews can block it as he did in the last Fifty-eighth Congress with twenty two Pennsylvania votes
Estancia New Mexico Aug 24 H M Simpson living three miles north of this place died of consumption yesterday and was buried there this afternoon The deceased was about 5 years old and leaves a wife
Secretary Taft will return to Washington to lead an inspection trip visiting major western posts. General Bell will join as chief of staff to review camps of Instruction and discuss concentrating troops into larger garrisons under the new plan.
Odessa reports increased robberies and murders spurring residents to urge Governor General for a doubled police force and mandatory armed porters for homeowners. In Chicago, Professor Charles Frye, missing for thirty two years, is arrested on a bigamy warrant by Mrs Clara Goddard Herlseys, bond posted and released.
J E Haines and Roderick Stover report a near fatal stage accident three miles below Winsor Hill on the Pecos. Mrs Chas Clay was thrown from the wreck and found unconscious with possible internal injuries. Driver, Mr Clay, his nephew, and a dog survived with minor bruises. The dog was missing for two days.
New York money on call firm at 4 7 per cent, mercantile paper at 6 per cent. Bar silver quoted at 6740.
Captain W E Dame formally tendered resignation as district clerk of the Becent Judicial district to Judge Abbott in chambers at the court house. The brief military style request follows his Rough Rider background prior to becoming clerk and notes Judge B S Baker from Omaha’s arrival in New Mexico.
The Boca operation, run by an American capital company in Co Ima, will require full attention from its manager who has spent much of the past year in the Republic of Mexico tending company interests. He plans to resign by September 1, and Captain Dame says none of the recent aspirants will likely be his successor, with names Harry F. Lee, Harry Pyah Bayer among those mentioned.
James Stewart fourteen son of Mr and Mrs William Stewart of 1100 South Broadway was thrown from a Diamond sea wagon at Broadway and Cromwell avenue. The runaway team dashed downhill struck a telephone pole near Santa Fe hospital, breaking it. Stewart remained in seat briefly then fainted, but revived at home.
Mrs Mamie Hatch Comstock aged 28 died this afternoon at St Josephs hospital after an appendicitis operation and related illnesses. She had recently been granted divorce and custody of a child. Her mother Mrs Hateh of 218 South Walter street indicated a funeral would be held Sunday from the family home.
The report notes no opposition to Congressman Harry McCoorey’s renomination by the Republicans at a direct primary held yesterday. No challengers were listed in New York.
Topeka dispatch reports a westbound Rock Island El Paso train crashed into a freight train near Alta Vista Kansas, derailing a dozen cars and causing fiery destruction. One unknown passenger was injured and the engineer suffered head injuries as crew jumped to safety. A separate collision near St Thomas Ontario involving a Wabash special and Canadian Pacific passenger trains killed the Canadian Pacific engineer and seriously injured the fireman and baggageman, with no passengers harmed.
In Sandoval County district suit Se nacio Gutierrez and Fernando Armijo challenge the removal of school directors Petrotino Martinez and Conrado Gonzales. The action seeks authority for the removals and appointments. Judge Abbott sets September for Bernalillo juror draws and grants two divorces among local Indians.
Havana reports Jose Miguel Gomez former presidential candidate arrested August 21 near Sancti Spiritus after arrival from Batabano. Campaign secretary Orteses Ferrara also detained for conspiracy to obtain arms in the United States. Cabinet changes assign public works and treasury officials to maintain order and military affairs while forces clash with insurgents in Santa Clara. A Milwaukee Avenue State Bank receiver urges 20 percent deposits payoff to thousands as banking turmoil spreads.
Tucson August 24 statehood supporters remain active after Republican primaries yielded a delegate majority against statehood. Antis claim a narrow lead but statewide organizers indicate joint statehood advocates will unite at Bisbee and then hold a separate convention to select fighters. The campaign continues, with statehood forces determined to press the issue despite early results.
Berlin celebration marks inspector Beyer anniversary of first electric street car in 1881 from Anhalt station to Licht erfelde. In Des Moines Iowa the fifty second state fair opens with $49000 in premiums, grounds improvements, Knabenshue airship ascents, and Liberal's band to perform daily.
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