Arizona and New Mexico merger debate sparks editorials
A Detroit Free Press editorial excerpt in The Albuquerque Citizen mocks reformers and rail barons, denouncing Arizona’s bid to join New Mexico. It argues Arizona is white and American, highlights illiteracy concerns, and questions immigrant populations while condemning the attempted merger as an unfounded argument attributed to Senator Beveridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free
Arizona
New Mexico
Preas
Europe
Musbrate
Statehood
Michigan
Beveridge
Indiana
Shoul
Congress
That Square Deal and Roosevelt’s Square Policy
A newspaper endorses President Roosevelt and calls for strict governmental regulation to ensure a square deal for all citizens. It argues against privilege, promotes equality before law, and supports regulation of corporations, railroad rates, and abolition of rebates as essential to preserving the American constitutional spirit.
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Toms, Dicks and Harrys
Roosevelt
Distortion of History and a Copper Weld Claim
A Vermont telegram notes debates on state boundaries with Dakotas, Virginia, and West Virginia divisions. It mentions a Rutland gunsmith Steven Baird, 7, claiming to weld copper, pursued secretly for years with expert input. Local talk includes possible new states Calleons and cautions about Albuquerque incidents.
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Dakotas
Arizona
New Mexico
Arizona Gazette
Rutland
Steven Baird
Chittenden
Merilisma
Mraint
Chile
Belent
Baird
Day Eminently For Family Home Coming
Uncle Henry and Aunt Melvinia recall Christmases past as the family gathers for a long awaited home day. The couple recounts early frugal dinners, growing children, and the returning grandchildren, expressing gratitude for family unity and a warm homecoming.
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Cynthia Grey
Melvinia
Melviny
Elder
Henry
Melving
Malviny
William
Uncle Henry
Mary
Thomas
Elizabeth
Eugene
Word of Warning Now is Due Season
A citizen column warns readers about a Santa Claus stunt. It urges acceptance despite potential embarrassment, noting the risky costume and stage presence while emphasizing safety with repeated cautions to be careful about fire. The piece portrays holiday duty as a civic act.
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Citizen
the Churel
Santa Claus
Oratorical Contest Ad In Santa Fe Style
A miscellany of small advertisements and notices items. Includes a December 1905 oratorical contest with admission 25 cents, a dance at Colombo Hall moved to Friday night, notices of tin work by J L Bell & Co, a cook and housekeeper wanted with doctor references, listings for medicinal syrups at Ruppe's Pharmacy, bourbon sold by Stern Schloss & Co, and toy sales at Hawley Corner.
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Atson's
Las Veg
Albuquerque
Santa FE
Silver City
Mesilla Park
Gallup
Stern, Schloss & Co
Colombo Hall
A Safe Christmas: Keep Calm And Prevent Fires
An exhortation warns that Christmas trees ignite easily and fires may start from careless lighting. It urges one sane person to oversee safety, avoid panic, and prevent tragedies, ending with a cheerful Merry Christmas message.
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Albuquerque Citizen
Citizen On Publishing Company
W. & Strickler
W. T. McCreight
California
Hobe
Cithxens
J. L. Bell & CO
Ruppe
Stern, Schloas & Co
L. Gradi'a Business
Gladino
North Fourth Street
Colombo Hall Dancing Academy
Joe Scotti
Hawley
Huyler's and Lowney's
O. A. Matson & CO
M. Mandel
Chickering Bros
Bush & Lane
Ellington
Howard
Victor
Price & Teeple
Southwest
Learnard & Lindemann
the Square Music Dealers
West Gold Avenue
Everitt
Diamond Palace
Railroad Avenue
Toelomas
Benham Indian Trading Company
Savoy Hotel
Hote
Suntagg
A.matson&co
Barnett
Eric-a-Brac
M. Berger
West Copper Avenue
Borradaile & CO
Gold Avenue
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque Foundry and Machine Works
R. P. Mall, Proprietor
Iron and Brass Castings
Albuquerque, N
Colorado Telephone Co
N. T, Armijo Building
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