Kansas History Highlights and New Mexico Statehood Debate
A historical essay reflecting on Kansas territorial growth from early frontier days to its status as a major agricultural region. It contrasts Kansas progress with New Mexico’s 55 year path to statehood, noting opposition based on population and property criteria while emphasizing national unity and expansion. The piece cites Lincoln era legislation and Civil War migrations shaping settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tut Hute
Kangas Wan
Statio
Newton
Kansas
Buchanan
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
New Mexico
New Mexico Senate Amends Statehood Bill Causes Dispute
The New Mexican claimed senate amendments to the joint statehood bill would place the university and agricultural college permanently in Tucson within Arizona, depriving Albuquerque and Las Cruces. The Citizen countered, stating the amended house bill made no such provision, leaving institutions in their present status. Las Vegas Optic later reproduced The Citizen's report, raising credit questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hamilton
Michigan
House
University and Agricultural College
Tucson
Arizona
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Washington
University
Agricultural College
New Mexico
Las Vegas
Optic
Bounties and Sugar Industry Debate Across Nations
The article argues that removing bounties did not kill Europe’s beet sugar industry, with 1906 raw sugar output reaching a new high of 6,855,000 tons. It notes global cane sugar dynamics, U.S. production gains from improved processes, and a policy contrast where some nations subsidize infant industries while others withdraw public support. It cites a Seneca, Kansas case involving Ryan & Ryan and local officials over a costly joint operation linked to alcohol serving, plus broader commentary on Channery M. Depew and a Chicago Record Herald stance on doubling saloon licenses to curb crime, advocating policy shifts rather than mere taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Contary
United States
How Telephone Habit Has Shown Growth
The Wall Street Journal notes rapid growth in telephone usage. It cites 179,216 telephones in Manhattan and Bronx alone, about one for every fourteen people, and claims New York leads global telephone stations. It highlights a shift from slow forecasts to near universal adoption within years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
United Suton
Wiegit Ix
United States
Public power over utilities and the people
The governor of New York cites a Supreme Court memo showing public utility firms may be constrained by popular favor. The Wall Street Journal notes government influence over utilities and warns that public will can force change if vendors fail fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ménmoir
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the
United States
Wall Street Journal
The
Journal
Depew Saddest Case Marked by Public Condemnation
Sympathy for Chauncey M Depew runs high as his career in corporate service clashes with public duty. He confronts humiliation with dignity, a warning about serving two masters and the toll on reputation in old age. The piece contrasts Depew with Platt and recalls a Philadelphia elopement tale linked to moral lessons.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
Hauncey M. Depew
Fife
Chauncey Depew
Senate
Platt
Milan Ewing Almost Severely Injured at Lumber Plant
Milan Ewing an employee of American Lumber company escaped serious harm at work yesterday after his left hand was caught in a saw while cleaning a machine. Four fingers were badly lacerated, surgery required. Incident witnessed as dangerous maintenance practice. Also, Gaspar Maniz fell ten feet from a tramway at Amelia Labor plant, suffering bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan Ewing
American Lumber Company
Ewing
Positton
Gaspar Maniz
Amelia Labor Company
Fire Department Responds to False Alarm on South Fourth
Fire crews, arriving after noon, found a minor blaze at 1105 South Fourth Street. A pasteboard attached to a kitchen stove pipe heated by the pipe caused the small fire, which the Pu trelle and West families quickly put out before firefighters arrived.
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South Fourth Street
W. W. Putrelle
W. H. West
Tre Department
Bank statement and notarized affidavit appears to mix ledger data
A dated bank ledger page presents assets and liabilities figures with entries for U S bonds deposits and notes, followed by a notary public affirmation by W. McKee and partners. The fragment also includes local advertisements for tonics and Palmer’s shop on North First Street.
MAJORS VS MINORS TO DECIDE TERRITORIAL CHAMPS AT CASINO
February 2 game at the Casino features Majors against Minors in a territorial championship decider. The event, listed among other readings, includes basketball matches and a postgame dance. A Healing Gospel session led by Rev. J. C. Warren is advertised alongside civic notices and a testimonial for Electric Bitters promising relief from weakness and digestive ailments.
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J. C. Warren
Sharon Baptist Church
Helati
Ander
White Lily Cigar Pleases Optics and Palate
A promotional note touts White Lily as an acclaimed cigar style that pleases the eye and palate. The copy contrasts a five cent single with a two dollar per box price and hints at a value-driven appeal for discerning buyers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albuquerque Citizen
Citizen Publishing Company
Strickler W. T. McCreight
Sr Pi
Kanea
Atchison Globe
Senaca
Ryan
Ryan & Hysa
Seneca
Carman
al- Duquerque
Hoon
Channery M. Depew
Chicago Record Herald
Denver News
Hutchinson News
Thomas Prolerigh Davies
Derat
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Peter's
Fin Head Oberk
Regan
Youn Main
Ter
Heston
Devon
Carlessness
Gaspar Mumz
Fire Department
First National Bank
U.S
U. S
National Bankes
Money Res Bank
jSpecie
U. Treasurer
U. 8
National Hanks
Henkera
Prandinge
UU 5
Athens
Bury
New Moxie
Burnalltie
Cormeet
Flouilnoy Raynolds
Raynouds, Dire
Ruppe
Palmer's
North First Etree
Mandell
Ethel Tucker Stock Company
Florence Roberts
U—Richards & Pringles
Merry Minstrels
Minoe
Modjeska
A. J. Richards
West Railroad Avenue
Pollock
West
Silver Avenue
W. L. Trimble & CO
Second Street
Wootlan & Myer
St. Albu
Thos. F. Keleher
South Third Street
M. Grenadino & CO
Albuquerque Hardware Company
Fourth ST. and
Railroad Ave
Universal
Monobat
Thade
Lessom
M. Berger
West Copper Ave
Colorado Telephone Co
N. T. Armijo Building
Melini & Eakin
Yellowstone
Moet & Chandon
St. Louis A
B.C
Bohemian
Jos
Schilta Milwaukee
South First Street
Whitman
Candies
J. H. Q'Rielly CO
W. Strong
Undertakers
Fairview Santa Barbara
the Fuehr Undertaking CO
Wow Railroad Avenue
Beth
Phone, Nay Or Wight
Clarkville Produce CO
J. B. Macmanus
Mer
South Pirst Street
Artmijo Building
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