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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
5
News note reports Lieut Gen Elwell S. Chaffee visiting Albuquerque in 1900. The brief item notes his presence, with no additional agenda or events described. Local coverage emphasizes the notable military figure in the city during the period.
A man accused of killing his spouse with a hatchet plans to flee toward Mexico via Los Angeles as authorities pursue extradition and possible legal action.
Albuquerque visitors Lt. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee and Mrs. Chaffee discussed joint statehood as three retired lieutenant generals including Chaffee prepare for new retirements in 1906. The visit followed plans to Washington from Los Angeles and touched on public functions, housing, and regional politics.
A renowned local merchant boasted of his two sons during a playful moment. While bouncing the younger son on his knee in a horsey manner the elder watched closely. The elder quipped that yesterday he rode a real donkey, highlighting a sly jab at the father.
Five students Ada Harvey Harry Hogle Lotta Newhall Eva Wiemge and Laura Wood will compete to represent Santa Fe high school in the territorial oratorical contest in Albuquerque on December 27. The local contest at the high school will be held on December 16. About ten schools are expected to participate with growing interest in the preparations.
A large audience enjoyed the All Star Specialty Company's Saturday show at the Blks' theater. Raymond Teal's comedy impressed all, and the company plans return dates in Albuquerque in about six weeks.
In North Piney Street a disturbance at a restaurant led to Chair Brown being arrested for breach of peace. The owner said Brown demanded luncheon, abused the proprietor with obscene language after refusal to leave, and pleaded not guilty. The judge found evidence sufficient and Brown was sentenced to ten days in the city prison.
The Benevolent Society monthly statement shows donations to the poor and unfortunate, listing groceries and hay products. It highlights items like feed for horses and hay, with Clarkville Produce Co at 602 South First Street as a supplier.
Mrs. Kite Butler, formerly Mrs. Kittle Brooks, was granted a divorce decree in Judge Northcutt's court for desertion by her husband William G. Butler who has not supported her for over two years. Butler, a printer, left Ardmore then Bisbee after pay day, with the wife briefly in pursuit. her name restored to Brooks.
The funeral for Robert Hindman was held at the Hars-Tors chapel and led by Albuquerque lodge, Order of Bike. Hindman, a Kingman Ariz Elks member, was honored by Rev. Hugh A. Cooper and many friends, with burial in Fairview cemetery after a delayed service to await his brother J C Hindman’s arrival.
United States Marshal Foraker and Deputy Cooper plan to land bank robber Thomas Jordan in Vinita as trains delay or an escape ends. Rewards total 1100, 500 from Texas Cattle Growers. Jordan is wanted in Texas for cattle theft, in the Indian Territory for bank robbery, and in Colorado for murder.
News says Dunlavy Mercantile with outlets at Willard Moriarty and Bestends.Santa Fe Central sold to Bod McLean Co of Santa Fe and Kansas City.L. A. Hashes of Santa Fe is NM representative. Dunlavy brothers to retire from active management. Also notice announcing Albuquerques famed male quartet at Public Library Hall on Thursday evening December 14.
The Mahara brothers present the renowned colored Minstrels traveling from Maine to California as America’s banner minstrel organization. The lineup features all black performers with a dozen fair skinned chorus members, promising novel acts and entirely new costumes and scenery in a first time showing in this city on December 16.
Rev Havens of South Dakota currently organizes a temperance movement as anti-saloonists gather in the city.
Jon J. Bearrup, president of Rio Grande Woolen Mill, attended a Lone Star farmers convention in Texarkana with 1,200 delegates and 500,000 tillers. He reported all passed off lovely and expects proceeds to fund a modern cotton and woolen mill near Albuquerque. He plans to return by week’s end.
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