Confessing thief targets Baca and Elmo Club loot
Thompson confessed to larceny involving a $29.75 theft from Thomas Baca of 1018 John Street after a gang from Kansas City rode to work on the Belen cut off. Frank Thompson was bound over for the grand jury and later confessed to stealing Baca’s pocketbook. Police also report forged checks totaling $20 and a $0 forgery using a forged F H Kent signature.
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Albugerque
Mecca
Paradise
Graham Brothers
St. Elmo Club
Boulten
Graham
St. Elmo
Boulden
Thompson
Thomas Baca
John Street
Kansas City
Belen
Lamy
Frank Thompson
McMillin
Baca
Brand Jury
Leighton Benefit Well Attended
A large appreciative audience gathered at the Casino last evening for the Lyllian Leighton benefit show. Proceeds totaled 7b, with local talent delivering a variety of acts including mandolin guitar and violin performances and comic songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino
Lyllian Leighton Beneft
Master Bebler
Lopex
Miss Garcia
J. W. McKenna
Arthur Cavanaugh
Village
Altuquerre
Joe Scotti
Wright
Smith
Miss Leighton
Ely
Rebuilding of Frisco Only Just Begun
George B Brewer ance adjuster who has just returned from three months service for Springfield Fire Marine Insurance says that the rebuilding of Frisco has hardly begun The fire debris removal after the disaster has been slow and uncertain and many plans for reconstruction are still unsettled as officials muster resources and public support for the long recovery ahead.
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George B. Brewer
Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company
San Francisco
Delays in Rebuilding after Fire Cover Many Firms on Van Ness
Insurance companies are slow to restart after the disaster with many firms using temporary one story structures on Van Ness avenue. Debris removal proceeds as a debris-rail system hauls away brick and twisted frames. It remains unclear how many insurers will quit, pending losses and stockholder funding, hinging on new business before year end.
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van Ness Avenue
Brewer
New business firm incorporates in Santa Fe
Articles of incorporation filed with the territorial secretary at Santa Fe announce the formation of a new company in this city named the F. J. Houston company. F. J. Houston elected president and Fred Wernicke secretary-treasurer. Capital stock listed at 10,000 with Wernicke and Houston as principal stockholders. The firm will handle Macey-Wernicke filing cabinets, office appliances, stationery, and current stock items on wholesale terms across the city and territory. Houston arranged the incorporation and purchased the stock. Wernicke is brother of O. H. L. Wernicke, inventor of the Wernicke office systems.
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Santa Fe
F. J. Houston Company
F. J. Houston
Fred Wernicke
Messrs. Wernicke
Houston
Macey-Wernicke
Wernicke
O. H. L. Wernicke
Chicago
Senators Evade Annexation Plan Across Nation
A Denver Republican dispatch from Roswell dated August 24 reports senators’ letters to Hon. A. B. Bateman on annexing Pecos valley country of New Mexico to Texas if statehood occurs. Arizona’s stance favors jointure with New Mexico. other senators offer cautious or varied opinions, citing statehood and territorial integrity.
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Roswell
Denver Republican
Pecos Valley
Texas
Bateman
New Mexico
Arizona
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Nelson
Minnesota
Hopkins
Uinols
Kean
New Jersey
Congress
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Smoot
Utah
Dryden
Clark
Wyoming
Connecticut man heir to New Mexico fortune
A Waterbury dispatch reports Dennis Dorsey, a local factory employee, as one of six heirs to roughly seven million dollars left by his uncle Thomas Ward who died in New Mexico. Authorities announced the inheritance through advertisements dated August 24.
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Waterbury
Conn
New Mexico
Dennis Dorsey
Thomas Ward
Lovers and Lunatics at Elks Theater
Amateur company presents Lovers and Lunatics at the Elks Theater opening August 4 for Highland Methodist church benefit under Prof. Crum. Cast includes Lieut Geo Richmond J R Scott Capt Cledugh Skianer E M Albright Richard Hamilton John A Cannon Ferdinand Lighthead K Bryan Nellie Richmond Miss Jane E B Spits Nellie Huntington Miss Emma Zuckerburg Cornelia Skinner Miss Emma Fergusson Nell McIntyre Edna Mannarin Women's Club hosts ice cream social Monday evening visitors invited.
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Elks’ Theater
Highland Methodist Ehurch
Prof. Crum
Geo Richmond
J. R. Scott
Cledugh Skianer
E.M. Albright
Richard Hamlit
John A. Cannon
Derby Day Rage Entries and Mesilla Exhibit
Agricultural College and Mesilla Valley plan a joint exhibit at the twenty sixth fair week with a Denver sweep for entries. Albuquerque derby set for September 1 with a 400 dollar purse and detailed weight penalties for older horses. Letters from Luther Foster of Mesilla Park AM College urge transport aid, while parade plans advance with a tower parade committee meeting tonight and floats in development.
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McCanna
Fair Association
Denver
Colorado
Albuquerque
Lee Hill
Belmont
Safe Guard
Sutton
Edward Hale
Turkey Foot
Maxwell
Piquet
Holcomb
Montebank
Bridges
Tixona
Rogers
Satin Colt
Black
Luther Foster
Agriculture and Mechanic Arte College
Mesilla Park
Mesilla Valley
Lkely
A. & M. College
Millinery Fashion Company to Open in Albuquerque
Mrs. I B Ervin and Miss Josephine Poynter form The Millinery Fashion Company a partnership at 309 West Railroad Albuquerque. Goods arriving, formal opening expected in a few days with a fine line from East markets. Public urged to watch for opening and visit 209 West Railroad Avenue.
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309 West Railroad
B Ervin
Albuquerque
Is & Partnership
Ervin
Josephine Poynter
Chicago
Superintendent Trelford Seeks Kansas Guard Leader
Leavenworth dispatch reports Samuel D. Sample, guard at the federal penitentiary, has accepted appointment as deputy warden of the New Mexico territorial prison in Santa Fe. His resignation from Leavenworth duty becomes effective September 1, with duties at the New Mexico post beginning soon after. He was noted for his role in the 1901 mutiny.
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Topeka
Kas
Leavenworth
Samuel D. Sample
Federal Penitentiary
New Mexico Territorial
Santa Fe
Sample
Prison escapeer recaptured and seeks new post at Santa Fe
The report outlines an escape where a convict was freed beyond the prison wall after capture by armed men. He carries a strong recommendation from Warden McLaughrey and previously held roles at Kimbra State Reformatory in New York. Alfred Treiford, ex‑Fort Leavenworth construction captain, helped arrange Sample’s potential appointment with New Mexico penitentiary authorities awaiting confirmation from Santa Fe. The Albuquerque Business College Journal announces its new issue and fall term starting September 3.
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McLaughrey
Sample
Kimbra State Reformatory
New York
Alfred Treiford
Fort Leavenworth
New Mexico
New
Albuquerque Business College Journal
Albuquerque Business College
Albuquerque
N. M
ARC LIGHTS LIGHT UP THIRD CIRCUIT IN ALBUQUERQUE
The Albuquerque Gas Electric Light and Power company expands city lighting by installing a third circuit. Seventy five arc lights now serve the city in three twenty five lamp circuits. The firm has spent over $145000 on improvements in the past eight months and Downey, the manager, says work continues.
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Albuquerque Gas, Electric Light & Power Company
Downey
New Building for Sanitarium Planned by St Joseph
Sister Alexander, superior of St Josephs sanitarium, has let a $25,000 contract to A W Anson for a brick and stone two story addition on hospital grounds. The new building will house the power plant steam laundry and heat and water plants. First floor engines boilers storage fins and heat and water plants. Second floor laundry equipment. Whitney and Co secured the plumbing contract.
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Alexander
St. Joseph's Sanitarium
A. W. Anson
Whitney and Company
Mortuary Notice of Mrs Gertruditas Sanches de Vigil
Mrs Gertruditas Sanches de Vigil widow of Don Martin Vigil of Belen died aged 66 at her Harelas home. Survived by daughters and sons including Mrs Antonio Vigil de Baca Mrs Carlota Vigil de Baca Mrs Emilia de Chaves Miss Manuelita Vigil Miss Rosalia Vigil Batavia Vigil Conrado Vigil Elias Vigil. Funeral 9 am tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church with interment at St Joseph cemetery.
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Emilia de Chaves
Manuelita Vigil
Rosalia Vigil
Batavia Vigil
Conrado Vigil
Elias Vigi
Sacred Heart Church
St. Joseph
Lumber Mill Extension 15 Open and New Car Line
The Albuquerque Traction Company opens a 24 minute service from 6 32 daily to the lumber mills until two new cars arrive. The first regular car carried officials and the public, with smooth operation. The route, scenic from North Twelfth to the mill gates, serves mill employees in central city areas. August 25 1906 Santa Fe N M notice on final proof for Manuel Chavez estate is issued with witnesses listed and protest rights.
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Lumber Milne
Albuquerque Traction Company
Ines
Lumber Mills
Ray 8. Lonks
Wilgress
R. W. Hopking
American Lumber Company
W. P. Johnson
J. N. Coffin
Cowell
Frank Storte
Traction Company
Staln Road
North Twelfth
Lumber Company
Barelas
United States
Albuquerque
Manuel 5. Chaves
Antonio Jose Chavez
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Jose D. Chavez
Mres Lena Rholes
North Third
Rhodes
Chavez
Gaspars
Gaspar Milan Gaspar Gurule
James McClellan
Manuel Sarriana
Tom Ryan
Salazar
Jose Salazar
Peralta
Felicitas Romero
Los Limas
Leighton
Frisco
J. Houston Company
Fredd Wernicke
Connecticut
Agricultural College
Tower Parade Committee
J. B. Downey
E. L. Washburn
Mr. Edgar
A. H. Barkley
J. H. Barkley
University Heights Improvement Company
West Railroad Avenue
Trelford
Kansas Guard
Leavenworth, Kas
Avenue
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Andreas Romero
Gold Avenue
Lee Bartlett
South Second Street
Albert Faber
Railroad Ave
Albuquerque, N. M
Milwaukee
Pilsener Beer
Colo
Asto
Borradaile & C
Empress
M. Berger
Albuquerque, N
The
Williams Drug Company
Blue Front
Railroad Avenue
Jgar
GAR
A. J. Richards
Stevens & Bowyer
Cares Lees
Colorado Telephone Co
Joseph Barnett
Prop
Imperial Landry Co
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