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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
4
A columnist compares Russia’s unrest to France’s 1789 upheaval, warning of a potential reign of terror and social upheaval. The piece notes a weak monarchy, aristocratic decay, a tax system strain, a disaffected middle class, and peasants on the verge of starvation, suggesting Russia may rise from purification like France did.
A Chicago banquet speaker laments that rich borrowers access low interest while the poor face 100 percent rates. He urges charity and government backed pawn offices in cities to provide modest loans with reasonable rates, citing European models where pawn shops are government operated for mutual benefit.
The article urges rapid progress toward joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. It notes towns like Albuquerque and Santa Fe approving jointure, petitions to Congress, and calls individuals to write concise letters to members of Congress urging passage, stressing personal action over time and cost.
Dr Nathan Boyd of Las Cruces has written two generous communications to the national irrigation congress held in El Paso in November 1904. He reiterates willingness, on behalf of defendants, to dismiss the suit over Elephant Butte irrigation rights, a case long pursued with much money spent by both sides. The proposal is praised as a public spirit benefiting the community, already publicized in El Paso and over a year ago.
The report says Denver will be a sea of purple next July for a reunion, with flowers planted citywide and a major electrical display. Builders, offices, and gardens will feature purple blooms and bunting as thousands spend on the display. The piece also notes Brigadier General brevet for Cal Joby R. Hurd and ongoing political chatter about Delegate W. H. Andrews.
The author argues Congress should empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad accounting and methods, condemning railroads as lawbreaking and bribable, and predicts strong public support for reform despite Senate resistance and corporate lobbying.
A noted violinist Kubelik keeps his bands insured for 50000 and guards his hands as tools of music. The article argues the body is a tool chest with organs like teeth nerves and stomach requiring care through clean living rich blood exercise and proper food, to avoid dull tools and ensure performance.
Cheerful counsel urges lifting spirits amid troubles, urging humor and a silver lining. A brief anecdote follows with a captain and detainee exchanging repartee about fines and days, reflecting political commentary on Ohio and New York ballots and practical politicians.
Police hear complaints claiming some saloons sell liquor on Sundays. Chief McMillin says no verified evidence and urges formal complaints. An anonymous tip alleges hotel guests are being served liquor in dining rooms, though no clear legal violation is proven.
Copper and lead report shows prices around 5.35 to 6.10 with firm demand. Wool markets in St Louis steady for territory and western mediums with varied lots. Kansas City live stock notes cattle and calf prices, with steers cows and bulls listed and sheep receipts noted as about 6,000 and prices down by roughly 10 cents.
The morning paper mocked up a tale about John D. Ott a youth held in San Francisco for allegedly stealing 1100 from a roommate. Authorities reportedly hid the booty in Albuquerque and Chief McMillin ordered a search of Jordan’s yard to unearth ground beneath a shed. The piece sparked claims of misrepresentation and exaggeration. Mrs Simpel Neustadt hosts Mrs Krles Spiess visiting from Las Vegas for a week.
Notice lists L C Wymer of Peabody Kansas arriving in Albuquerque with Jersey cows to view at Hlueher's garden Old Town on arrival. Also A J Morelli reopens a North First Street tailor shop offering cleaning pressing repairing and made to order suits. Victor Talking Machine records sold at Learnard Lindemann and California wines offered at Bacheohl Gloml 109 South First Street with Blue Label goods at Conroy's.
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