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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
3
A sweeping roundup covers boxers like O'Brien Jeffries Wiggs and Hart with odds on future showdowns. It notes injuries and training, rumors of bids for major fights, plans for the Athens Olympic Games, and a long column of anecdotes, quotes, and promotional notes from the era.
Leavenworth Kansas report on the federal prison under Major McClaughry showing 800 inmates at work building a vast, state of the art complex. Details describe 35 foot high vitrified brick walls, 900 by 800 feet footprint, iron and concrete interiors, electric light cells, running water, and a 2000 seat chapel.
Report cites the escape and ongoing search with the belief Chenowth remains in Old Mexico. Eyewitness notes suggest a well planned plot and relay horse networks aiding a border crossing within forty eight hours. Authorities recount stalled rail service and harsh winter conditions aiding the manhunt.
An alert notes a major real estate shift in Albuquerque this year with all lots withdrawn until February 1. The Perea Addition sees a $25 per lot advance. D. K. B. Sellers, agent, forecasts big profits in unimproved city lots.
A garbled wire of reports mentions heavy snow on grounds near Las Vegas and Phoenix, cattle concerns, a Las Vegas man robbed for diamonds, and letters about deep snow and starving stock. Other lines note auditors for the Southern States and local reactions to losses and promises.
L H Shoemaker repaired and set up a stove and prepared it for shipment at the rear of Walto drag store. An advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure claims to cure coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is sold by all druggists.
Notice of intention to make proof for Small Holding Claim No 655 at Albuquerque New Mexico on February 8 1906 with witnesses listed and challenge to cross examine. includes names of Aragon and related claimants and dates. Also includes an advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claiming soothing effects for piles and boils.
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