Interchangeable mileage book scheme nabbed in El Paso
Two men Morris and Gray swindled merchants across the West by selling a two thousand mile interchangeable mileage book. after frauds from Pacific coast to El Paso, they targeted Timothy Riordan in Flagstaff and were detained in El Paso with accusations of confidence tricks. They confessed to traveling through towns, using a rich liqueur lifestyle to fuel operations, and faced charges of obtaining money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 0. Morris
SL. Gray
Ace
Equitable Building
Atlanta
Messrs
Morris and
Gray
Pacific Coast
Albuquerque
Flagstaff
Arix
Timothy Riordan
Alvarado
Uhey
O'Rielly
McMiMin
McMillin
el Paso
O ' Marron
Paso
Mor
Het
Louisville
Ter
Agato
Ray Ie
Weir
Maren
Falae
Confidence men hearing postponed to grand jury
A telegram reply from Los Angeles said no assistance could be given as the party acted alone. Morris and Gray had only refunded money to McGreer and the drug store clerk, while others are out the amounts paid. The two alleged con men will be bound over to await the grand jury after tomorrow’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris and Gray
McGreer
Tis O Los Angeles
Grand
Santa Fe land company formed in Los Angeles
The Morning Journal reports General Manager H U7 Mode of Rock Inland, late Captain C N Sterry, W G Nevin, and T J Norton forming a new Santa Fe land company with principal business in Los Angeles. Two other corporators are long-time figures and a third has served as general manager of a major road for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Morning Journal
H. U7
Mode
The
Rock Inland
C. N. Sterry
W. G. Nevin
T. J. Norton
Santa Fe Land Company
Los Angeles
Tod
Tva
Mining deal ties Last Chance mine to Aurora Mites
Special Correspondence from Lordsburg New Mexico reports W L Bradley and James L Wells lessees of the Last Chance mine bonded the property to the Aurora Mites company of Aurora Illinois for 50000 dollars. Bradley remains in charge and expects a profitable year with high grade ore in sight. Nearby Viola mine owners consider resuming operations with a new 500 foot shaft to improve access to deep workings aided by high silver prices and cheaper smelting costs. Walter Datty, noted as the man behind Uffys Malt, is the principal owner of the Viola property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
N. M
Ja ‘Au
W. L. Bradley
James L. Wells
Last Chance
Aurora Mites Company
Aurora
Ilinois
Viola
Ance
Pyramid District
Walter ‘Datty
Uffy’s Malt" Fame
Mortuary Records From An tonito and Nearby Deaths
Dr Dryden Johnson longtime An tonito physician died this morning of Brights disease aged 84 accompanying his wife to Fort Worth for the funeral Walter Scott a two year old from Trinidad died last night with consumption and will be shipped to Walla Walla for burial Earle Ko Lewis died this morning of Brights disease age 28 brother of Mrs Arthur Skinner came to this city six weeks ago from Creede Colorado body to Creede for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryden Johnson
Antonito
Colo
Bright
Johnson
Fort Worth
Texas
R Walter Scott
Trinidad
Willa Walla
Wash
Earle Ko Lewis
Arthur Skinner
Creade
Colorado
Creede
Architect to Complete Plans for Albuquerque Telephone Exchange
La Driere, the noted architect, has received authorization from H A Rhodes head engineer of the Colorado Telephone Company to finalize plans and specifications for an exchange building on lots at Fourth Street and Copper Avenue. Work had paused but plans resume as the company moves to improvements in Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Driere
H. A. Rhodes
Colorado Telephone Company
Fourth Street
Copper Avenue
Rhodes
Denver
Quiet Home Wedding Joins Kendall and Miss Bast
A quiet Saturday evening ceremony at 8 o clock united Miss Jesnig Po Bast and John G Kendall in holy matrimony at Mrs Farnsworth's South Arno home. Kendall, a Spokane business man, will reside there after a month long visit. Rev Hugh A Cooper officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnsworth
South Arno
Jesnig Po Bast
John G. Kendall
Spokine
Washington
Kendall
Spokane
Hugh A Cooper
Compliments on The Citizen of Albuquerque
A note praises The Albuquerque Citizen for its improvement over recent years and hopes the paper maintains its price which is considered creditable. The piece mentions multiple copies available and refers to a New Year’s gum bor and Eastern readers showing interest in New Mexico.
Sensational Crews Split County Drama Duke City Tale
Local pages recount a tangled double marriage dispute with El Evans accusing husband Claude Evans after a boarding house dispute in Albuquerque. Tremble links surface, charges filed, a jail fine levied, and a Gallup woman seeks divorce while Tremble’s wife fights desertion amid public attention.
Life isnt worth much on the belen cut for life
Reports claim careless handling of mysterious deaths along the Santa Fe cut-off. A case near Willard allegedly shows skull trauma but death listed as heart failure. Critics urge investigation and reforms to curb crude reporting under territorial government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Lne
Wilard
Mexico
Estancia Willard and Mountainair Rival in Valley Growth
Estancia Willard and Mountainair compete for prominence as growth surges in the Estancia Valley. Civil engineer R A Marble reports over 100 relocated families and a tight housing market with new homes and a hotel underway. Railroads back rival towns Santa Fe Central favors Estancia while Santa Fe and Willard Townsite back Mountainair. A City ordinance requires mining licenses from Clerk Harry F Lee. enforcement is strict.
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R.A. Marble
Estancia
TaSweaxaut Viet
Mr Marble
Cne
Betnocia
Alka
Willard
Mountalnair
Santa Fe Central Railway Company
Santa Fe Railroad
Abo. Land ‘Company
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Clark and Green divide Albemarle mill assets
The Albemarle mill at Cochin gold mining site was split after Colonel W. Green’s bid. Senator Clark’s agent D. M. Nichols arranged purchase of the machinery, including rolls and engine, while Green retained electrical gear and finer machinery. United Verde of Jerome to receive Clark’s items. Nichols said delivery to Jerome would occur shortly.
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Albemarle
Cochin
Dra Ilet
W. ©. Green
United Verde Company
Jerome
Belew Ct
Senator Clark
Senator Clerk
D. M. Nichols
Denver
Morris Machinery and Supply Company
Colonel Green
Nichols
Clark
Robbed While Preaching the Gospel at Highlands
Sneak thieves ransacked Rev Kellys house tent on the Highlands last night securing about 4 while Abr Kelly was preaching at the pape church where he is minister returning how will Bismiecher 44 he passed in the front door of tin house Hoy Kelly says he eves that he heart the burglars cave by the base door which was found open. The interior of the howl had been tumbled around trun moved and chalry turned over but the thieves took nothing but the mon k. Which they found it purse be d to Rev Kellys mother. The thieves left no clue to their teality.
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Pines
Tite
W. Tremble
O. Galieg
New Mexico
Cupid
Evans
bin Fair
Evan
Baye
Kylas
Tremble
Gallup
Coddington
Albuquer Ve
Crawford
American Lumber Company
Claude
Chile
Rett
Dudle
Ame
Dudie
Little
Bert
Bertie
Ste
St. Joseph's Hospital
Church of Immaculate Conception
Charles Glom
Arte Batchi
B. Berardeinelli
Juaniin Serra
Damendt Grandi
John Selva
Sante Barbara
Rev. Kelly
Highlands
Abr. Kelly
Pape
Will Bismiecher
Tin House
Hoy
Kelly Sas
Trun
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Ted
Claid
Iileage Books
Albie
Broadway
Iriginal
New York
Southeastern Passenger Association
Para
Pino Land & Catt
Brewery & Tor Co
Fenior Lumber & Plane
I CO
Putney
Johnny
Bradley
Mortuary Record
Socnrro
Duke City
E. L. Evans
Bert Yeager
Claude Dragoie
Hubby
Yeager
M. Dragoie
Bert Yea ‘Eer
North Broadway
Yester
Bert You
Grable
Tol Dixcover
Claude Dragole
Estancia, Willard and
Mountainair
Estancia Valley
Mien Cama
Tunte
Harry F Lee
Ti Heyeh
Clark and Green Divide
Albermarie Mill
the Statesman
Kelly
Baptist Church
West Railroad Avenue
Albert Faber
Haviland C
Albuquerque Hardware Company
Fourth
Railroad Ave
Bond
Geo. T. Stagg Co. Distillers
Frankfort, KY
Melvni & Eakin
N.M
George Samuels
Helio Bil
Plaster of Paris
Muse
Imaus
Maynard
South Second Street
Lbuquerque, N. M
B. HW
Briggs & Company
PROPS
Alvarado Pharmacy
St. and Gold
Southwestern Electric and Construction Co
South Second St
Mex
Savoy Hotel
C. E. Suntagg
Mission Furniture
the McBrian Furniture Co
Albuquerque Foundry and Machine Works
Hall
Iron and Brass Castings
Albuquerque, N
Antonio
Ari
York Fair
Mijo
Suto
Third Street
Evening Citizen
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