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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1906
Page
4
The Albuquerque Citizen argues that a $250,000 city purchase of the water company plant would be a bargain only if it lowers prices and increases supply. It urges a disinterested expert, chosen by citizens, to assess capacity, value, and costs for a fair decision.
United Coal Miners discuss the looming general strike amid rising costs and supply concerns. The analysis cites Frank Julian Warne's work on the United Male Workers of America, its structure, leadership, finances, and the push for eight hour days and better conditions, detailing the national convention in Indianapolis and ongoing wage negotiations.
The Forest Service reports a study on using substitute woods in vehicle and implement manufacturing as scarce traditional woods push demand for alternatives. It details trials where producers supply test woods and manufacturers convert them into vehicle parts for practical, labeled use to compare with standard woods and assess strength and utility. A circular will publish scope, results, and recommendations.
Turner & Co of Boston announces The Conquest of Jerusalem a novel set in the European colony of Jerusalem with social feuds and religious life. Randolph Bedford’s The Snare of Strength portrays open country life and mining and farming scenes. Enigmas of Psychical Research by James H. Hyslop surveys crystal gazing telepathy dreams and mediumistic phenomena with examples from the Society for Psychical Research.
An analysis traces kinship between egalitarian aims and political service, noting many founders and early leaders were lawyers. It highlights that a large share of signers of the Declaration and framers of the Constitution studied law, with prominent lawyers among presidents and cabinet members across U.S. history.
A chaotic listing of meetings and events from Albuquerque society pages includes various fraternal lodge gatherings, church societies, and charity events. Highlights mention the All Society of Congregational Hire WIH meeting at Mrs J Keogh’s residence, a Degree of Honor session at Odd Fellows ball, a Valentine card party, Home Mission Ladies event, and multiple lectures and socials with attendance noted as substantial.
Funeral services for Mary Ann Pennington wife of J Pennington and mother of W M Pennington photographer Mrs J A Dye and Mr Cout were held at 10 this morning from the family home 120 Walnut street. Pennington a Kentucky native aged 73 had lived in Albuquerque about eighteen months. Many friends join relatives in sorrow as pallbearers Spencer Hammond Herndon Marron served.
A committee appointed by the Commercial club of Mis City prepared for the governor Herbert Hagerman reception on February 16. Members include Mayor Frank McKee and W B Childers selection to meet the incoming party at the depot and escort to Albuquerque. A dinner and formal reception follow at the Commercial club rooms with a grand masquerade ball announced for Col omge Hall on February 16.
Brigadier General J Franklin Bell, rising from lieutenant in seven years, is slated to head the elite staff and succeed General Hastings upon Hastings retirement next April. Bell, from Shelbyville, attended West Point in 1875, served in Spain and the Philippines, and now commands infantry and cavalry at Fort Leavenworth.
Information officer appointment in Manila and the elevation of General Bell to brigadier general mark a period of aggressive action in the Philippine campaign. General Bell, noted for a fierce pursuit of Malvar, drew sharp anti imperialist comparisons with Weyler. Plans for MacArthur’s command remain ongoing while Lt General Bateste’s anticipated April arrival prompts reshaping in the Northern Department under Major General Orbin, who will move toward lieutenant general and assume duties in St. Louis.
CHARLES MELINI and FRANK TOMEI lead the Deming Italian Ball committee in Albuquerque for a carnival night raising funds. O B Bambini serves as secretary as ye Haliin Mutual Protection wocely supports the event. A local stock company, Ethel Tucker, presented a comedy show to entertain attendees with a lively but mixed reception.
The article notes The White Lily cigars as the first choice for connoisseurs. Available at many ready stores including taverns, lodgings, and grocers with prices around five cents each or two dollars for a box of sixty. It invites readers to indicate where these cigars cannot be found to improve availability.
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