Albuquerque's Christmas Gift For Statehood Debated
Solomon Luna reports from Washington on New Mexico statehood prospects and gifts in a likely congressional bill. He notes Santa Fe Central finances are solid and a Albuquerque East line to the coal fields could double the city's population in ten years. Mentions Delegate Andrews paying debts and potential land and school funding amendments, plus transport and tax discussions. Pasadena streetcar robbery also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Luna
National Republican
Santa Fe Central Company
Albuquerque
Hagan
Andrews
Luna
New Mexico
Enterprise National Bank
Ayer
Pennsylvania
Dana
Congress
Heveridse
Lana
Ewe
Fishington
Supreme Court of the United States
Mestia
Gila
Cattie
Wight
Sheen
Stork
King Peter of Servia Sends Christmas Greeting to America
King Peter I of Servia maintains a democratic, quiet reign since 1903 changes. He avoids party politics and limits interference in foreign policy while keeping a strict palace routine and regular correspondence. The facsimile autograph letter conveys Christmas greetings to President Roosevelt and the American people.
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King Peter OF
Servia
America
Roosevelt
Peter I OF
Alexander
Draga
Peter Karageorgeviteh
Peter I
King Leopold Sends Christmas Greeting to America
Brussels dispatch translated from French reports King Leopold of Belgium extending Christmas wishes to the United States. He expresses admiration for the American nation and a hope for continued prosperity and stronger friendly relations between Belgium and the United States.
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King Leopold
Belgium
Xmas
America
Cablegram
Brussels
United States
Belkgui
Rol Des Balges
Parsifal to be re produced in Albuquerque
A filmic stage presentation of Wagner’s Parsifal arrives in Albuquerque. The Metropolitan Opera Company staged production promises lavish costumes and a costly revival, retelling the Grail legend with Klingor Kundry and Parsifal guiding the fate of the Holy Spear.
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Wagner
Knights of the Holy Grail
Klingror
Kundry
Parsifal
Metropolitan Opera Company
New York
Gontret
Arizona Anti-total Statehood League Seeks Donations
The Arizona Anti-total Statehood League signals distress and appeals to loyal citizens to contribute for its work. Subscriptions of $1 or more may be sent to W. D. Pulchler, treasurer, Phoenix, Arizona, 3, C, Adams, President.
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Arizona Anti-total Statehood League
Theague
Tor Eubeerigtton
Eldeens
Arizona
W. D. Pulchler
Phoeuls
Adams
Greer says joint statehood conceded in New Mexico trip
W H Greer reports to Albuquerque that joint statehood is likely to pass with an enabling act expected in January. He says the New Mexico delegation visited Washington, saw the president, and met with Congress, but will await a formal vote. He and Luna avoided discussing the matter publicly.
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Solomon Lana
Mel W. HH. Greer
H. C. Um
Washington
Ome
New Mexico
Bursum
Santa. Re
Luna
Greer
Albuquerque
Congress
Mr. Greer
Alvarado
New York
American Jamaber Company
Be ' Yond
Mer
Fumong
Reer
Aged man A. H. Niles posted bail in rape case
A. H. Niles, aged 65, was released on $1,000 bond to await next grand jury hearings on charges of rape involving Celia and Pearl Davidson, ages 8 and 10. The Evening Citizen summarized allegations and noted the doctor’s and attorney’s statements amid conflicting claims and defense remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Niles
Citizen
Celia
Pearl Davidson
Niles
B.J. Brant
Tenement Blaze Destroys Factory. Hundreds Flee in Panic
A pre dawn fire raced through a Bury factory at 584-518 W 5th Street, New York, destroying the building and causing about 100000 dollars in losses. Firemen battled the blaze, rescuing residents and preventing spread while alarms spread panic in the vicinity near Fifth Street and Eleventh Avenue.
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New York
Eleventh Avenue
Xix- Bury
Sth
Native Brings Down Five Large Bears Near Belen
A native arrived in the city with a wagon load of bear hides. Five bears were killed in the mountains near Belen during one expedition. Two were males, one female, and two large cubs. The hunter treed the bears, with one bear charging within thirty feet before being slain.
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Bruin
Belen
Cuba
Wheeling
T. Lewis
East Liverpool
Ohio
Hotel Guests Leave Clothes and Valuables in Fire Escape
In Lagaimeles California in December 85 a sudden hotel fire forced about one hundred guests from the Van Nay London hotel. Guests fled hastily in their night clothes abandoning clothing and valuables. All items are recovered. Five firefighters and Fire Chief Lips were injured. Total damage estimated at $200,000.
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Aimeles
Fotal Nandal
Matthew Patterson Dies at 70 During Civil War Era
New York December 25 Matthew Patterson Wood engineer and author died after a long career as superintendent of motive power for the United States railways. He was 70 years old.
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New York
Matthew Patterun Wood
Selenan
United States Railways
Army May Save Russian Rule In Crisis Time
Empire on verge of financial crash and industrial crisis reports from St. Petersburg on December 25. Revolutionary leaders say the army's attitude will decide if the government is overthrown. Prisons filled with leaders. many deaths reported from Moscow fighting and bombings. A Moscow crisis and possible famine are warned by telegraph correspondent. Polish National Alliance in Massachusetts pledges sympathy and aid for constitutional government in Russia.
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St. Petersburg
New York
Daily Telegraph
Moscow
Star
Polish National Alliance
Russia
Christmas Candy Handout Delights Albuquerque Children
The Evening Citizen office distributed 1 560 packages of candy to Albuquerque children on Christmas morning from 11 o clock. Santa Claus and the paper organized the event, drawing a large crowd of boys and girls. Volunteers closed the doors briefly for a rest before continuing the distribution until the 11 o clock close. The paper notes no special credit but wishes all children a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
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Ing Citizen
Santa Claus
Evening Citizen
Pelf
Aly
Buquerque
Children of
Albuquerque
Pulir
Jury Disagrees in Hulbull Case After Hung Panel
A jury in Hulbull failed to reach a verdict after a long session lasting Friday into Saturday. Twelve men sat through the trial but one juror persisted in a holdout, delaying closure and prompting dismissal after the panel indicated no agreement. The dissenting juror was identified as Jone Sabedra, a county native.
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Heyn
Abbott
Hon
Jone Sabedra
Public Interests or Private Spite in New Mexico Coverage
A Morning Journal attack on New Mexico delegate Andrews is juxtaposed with Albuquerque business interests and local publishers. The Albuquerque Advertiser defends funding ventures, smelters, and iron development, arguing political bias aims to wreck enterprises. The piece shifts to Salvation Army charity efforts in New York and nationwide.
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The
Morning Journal
Congress
New Mexico
Santa Fe Central
Albuquerque Eastern
New Mexico Fuel and Iron Company
Albuqu
Advertiger
Republican Party
Congless
I.pole Idelan
Albuquerque
Hagan
Albuquermie
Andrews
Pennsylvania
Journal
Otera
Rodo
J Nat Pen
Tet Nile
Iovel
Aful
Salvation Army
New York
Relief Department
Association For Improving
Admiral Dewey Sends Christmas Greetings to Sailors Worldwide
Washington December 26 Aboard American navy ships scattered across foreign and home waters the ten day holiday period was observed. Admiral Dewey sent a Christmas greeting to the men at sea and on shore expressing best wishes for the holiday and safe voyage home.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington, D.C
Boltiday
Crimes Continue Amid Unclear Court Fight Over Daughter
Jenni Craig, a popular local young woman, travels to Bi Paso for the holidays with her mother Mabel and relatives Mrs A A Powell and Mrs A J Drummond. The city hears of a court order affecting custody as rumors of a dispute persist, while relatives visit Bi Paso and deny sensational accounts of the incident.
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Cole
Surat
Wilanes
Bi Paso
Jenni Craig
Fer Dintera
Mra
A. A. Powell
A J Drummond
Pare
Mabel
Huge Plot in U S Senate Roiling Washington
Washington D C December 1 open conflict looms between President Roosevelt and the United States Senate over rail rate policy. The railways dominate Republican leaders Aldrich, Burton, Foraker, and a partisan scheme unfolds to block confirmations and craft a separate Democratic bill. Democrats secretly colluding with rails seek to thwart admin plans while aiming to keep control over appointments and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
United Staes Senate
Aldrich
Birgis Foraker
Senate
Panaret Canal Commission
Lane
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arthur Pue Gorman
Col Tuston
Gratt
Venute
Gorman
Corells
Chicago
Hopkins
Railroads
Steel Trust
Culroy
Coyne
Panama Canal
Olny
Democrat
Joseph Fifer
Apt
Wreck Injures Twelve in Rio Grande Train Crash at Durango
Durango Colorado December 24 twelve persons were seriously injured when an eastbound Rio Grande passenger train from Silverton derailed. The chair car rolled down a eight foot embankment dragging two coaches four hundred feet before stopping. Cause cited as a broken rail. Kate Porter of Silverton aided by removing a hot stave from the wreck prevented a fire. hands burned in the effort.
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Durango
Colo
Lma
Rio Grande
Silverton
Kate Porter
Acard
King Leopold Marriage Muddle Reported In Tangled Text
Fragmentary text describes King Leopold marriage rumors and unclear details. Names appear garbled with partial references to a Revell Ge Brugey figure and a woman named Min Vaigbun nee Loerotx. The piece includes unclear mentions of a child and a possible royal reply.
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Leopold
Vaigbun
Loerotx
Uae
New Jersey Abolition Bill Seeks Halt to Executions
A bill to abolish capital punishment is drafted in New Jersey. Assemblyman Pete of New Jersey asks Governor Sloges to suspend executions until the legislature acts. Two women and two men remain sentenced to death.
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New York
Pete
New Jersey
Hiat
Sloges
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Territorial Central Committee
Pasadena
Los Angeles
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Tentnis
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Aerreeth
XK Acon, Comte
Belgrade
Peter
Statehood League
W. H. Greer
HW. Niles
Matthew Patterson
Iast
Tenolace
Citizen Office
Hulbull Cae
U.S. Senate
Leopoldo
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