Boston in Throes Over Sunday Blue Law Enforcement
Boston contends with strict enforcement of Sunday blue laws. Officials and residents clash over restrictions impacting businesses and daily life as debate intensifies across the state.
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
2
Boston contends with strict enforcement of Sunday blue laws. Officials and residents clash over restrictions impacting businesses and daily life as debate intensifies across the state.
Boston courts hear a Sunday law case where 120 residents are invoked against for offal collection from hotels and ice cream deliveries by caterers. The ruling bans theater scenery transfers after midnight and declares hospital, express, and baggage transfers on Sundays unlawful unless for immediate dead use. The federal government will defend a sidewalk cleaning incident at the federal building, with a January 6 continuation set.
Madison, India 1 Oldrelve traveled forty days from Cincinnati to New Orleans walking on water, eight hours behind schedule. His wife Weathering ton of Louisville, joined by Arthur Jones and A. F. Maiden in a skiff and launch, witnessed the voyage as Weatherington wagered $5,000 that Oldreive would succeed. Thousands cheered as the rival arrival was announced by whistles.
Oklahoma plans a commemorative statehood gathering in Muskogee to coincide with the admission of Oklahoma and Indian Territory into the union. Francis of the Trans-Missionippi Congress says delegates from Western states will attend, with cheap rail rates and possible addresses by Presidents Roosevelt and Diaz. A six story hotel and auditorium are under construction for the event.
The bank plans a directors’ reshuffle on Tuesday with a full reorganization possible. Heltine, who has seized control of most Mercantile holdings, hints changes may occur while denying an immediate merger with Consolidated National. Rumors suggest Heinze may seek consolidation, but Heltine says no merger is planned now.
The board of coroners report for 1406 records 5 550 deaths, 2 600 by violence, with Manhattan and nearby areas bearing heavy tolls from tunnels, surface cars, elevated trains, and other causes. Auto deaths total 64 in Manhattan, with shootings, throat-cuttings, poison, gas, hanging, jumping, and drownings noted. Alcohol-related deaths reach 115. Denver notes political heat over inauguration venue for Colorado’s new governor, with calls to move inaugurations to the state capitol and resulting censure of the church-based ceremony.
Washington supreme court dismissed the case of Charles El der, plaintiff in error, the people of the state of Colorado, for want of jurisdiction. The case involved the expulsion of democratic county officers at Denver two years ago. As the term of office had expired, the court claimed non jurisdiction. POTATO SHORTAGE REPORTED IN CALIFORNIA. Jom Angeles, Jan. All the potatoes grown in this state are held by George Shima, the potato king, and two others working with him. Fancy prices are expected as they are now selling at 2 a sack. They must dispose of them this week as potatoes are ordered from Wisconsin and Minnesota due to a shortage this season. Oregon State Hon. TICULTH Portland, Ore, Jan. The annual show of the Oregon State Horticultural society was opened today by the mayor. Exhibits from Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada and Mt. Some valuable prizes will be awarded.
In Valdosta Georgia on January 9 a large gathering of cotton planters and others in the cotton industry met at the Huet convention. Harvey Jordan chaired as the Sea Island Cotton Association of Georgia and Florida decided to incorporate with a fund of 1,040,000 to protest prices set by the association. Grand Rapids Wisconsin delegates also met to promote broad organization of crops and counties products including potatoes, with unions of trades and labor councils affiliating with agricultural nations.
Do you want to make money and become a hustling representative for Occidental Life Insurance Co. of New Mexico and Arizona. The company seeks energetic men and women to sell a guaranteed dividend policy with promises of high earnings. No gimmicks, just a straight contract from start to finish. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Santa Fe NM gives notice that Santiago Griego of Carpenter NM filed intent to make final five year proof for Homestead entry No 10301 dated November 20 1906 for the NE and lots 1 and 3 Township N Range 6. Proof will be made February 5 1907 before H W S Otero US Court Commissioner Albuquerque NM. Witnesses: Wencesla de Griego Salomon Grie go Dario Chavez and J R Carpenter all of Carpenter NM. Manuel Re Otero Register.
Lucky Ortega of Chilli New Mexico has filed notice of intent to make final five year proof for Homestead entry No. 702 dated December 10 1901. He seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation on the W half of NE quarter and E quarter of NW quarter Section 12 Township 9 North Range 6 East before United States Commissioner H W S Otero at Albuquerque on February 1907.
Jesus Ortega of Chill filed a notice of intent to make font claim for Homestead entry No 6793, filed Dec 10, 1901, covering portions of sections 1 and 12 in township 8 north range 6 west. Proof to be made before U.S. Commissioner S W Otero at Albuquerque on Feb 5, 1907. Related names Francie Garcia Ketolana Ortega Lorenzo Sanches Edward Carter. Local ads follow.
A collage of classified items seeking help and housing, plus sale ads and public notice. Widespread requests include general housework, employment services, secondhand clothing, electricians, hotel construction bids, and teams for mining haulage, with rental and sale offers across Albuquerque and nearby towns. Public land notice lists claim procedures and dates in Santa Fe New Mexico.
A mixed local page lists Ira M. Bond and KW Dobson as attorneys with office details in Albuquerque and Washington. Dentists J B. Rpapt and J Haynes, doctor R L Hust, and an undertaker with contact numbers. A Civil War era magazine offer and an ad for Bucklen's Arnica Salve conclude the column with general healing claims and purchase details.
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