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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
2
A woman recounts to the police that her darling may have eloped with Ashman and seeks official help. The case appears uncertain as investigators gather details and verify the circumstances surrounding the alleged elopement.
A chaotic New York dispatch recounts a crying woman pleading at a police station for her missing child, bizarre scenes with eloping workers, and a tale of cats and mice through brandy soaked fruit cake. It also reports on mosquitos in a Brooklyn restaurant, a Paris dressmaker suit ruling, Indian street harassment, charity skepticism, and animal cruelty campaigns.
Fragmentary text shows Tombstone school superintendent named as clerk of the board of supervisors. It notes a transition plan with Kerner as interim and a decision on a permanent successor pending.
Portland Oregon January 12 The Cooperative Christian federation with five million dollars capital has been launched. Two years of work by promoters have begun a vast plan for raw resource development model towns and homes stores and industries across Oregon. A five million dollar bond issue is the financial basis with two million of bonds now being sold. The Morhavite Investment and Trust Company handles the bonds and sinking fund with 2 percent interest. Fifty year maturity with profits from land values and operations expected to cover the plan after five years. Subsequent bond issues will be made as needed.
A call for the United States to embrace the spirit of brotherhood in 1907. It argues that no program or law can create this change, only each person adopting a correct attitude toward others and examining their relation to fellow humans beyond class or creed.
The piece argues for treating all people as brothers beyond race or faith, not as criminals or paupers. It urges immediate action to practice universal respect, believing such conduct would cascade until all societal problems fade. The author cites Dean Howells on human equality and stresses personal start to change.
Washington reports from the United States Department of Agriculture warn of near extinction for wild ducks teal wild geese and other waterfowl. The memo cites drastic declines along the Atlantic coast Minnesota export bans and protective laws as steps to safeguard remaining flocks. Prairie Canada and western U S regions are identified as key breeding and wintering grounds with habitat pressures noted.
The Bambini Company specializes in cleaning, pressing and repairing garments for both ladies and gentlemen. Each garment is thoroughly sterilized in cleaning. Prices are satisfactory and prompt delivery is provided. Suits made to order with a special cutter. Telephone 420. No 209 West Railroad Avenue upstairs. Also a medical note on stomach and liver health mentions Chamberlain's tablets available from druggists.
Notice lists multiple homestead filings in New Mexico with final five year proofs set for February 5 1907 at Albuquerque. Witness names include Griego Chavez and Ortega among Carpenter Chill and nearby towns. Also an ad for Electric Bitters touts cures for back and kidney ailments.
Washington January 12 The Geological Survey reports that most great glaciers in Glacier Bay Alaska are retreating led by Muir Glacier a well known example Fronts have moved back several miles since 1890 with a semicircular inlet exposed to tidal currents Earthquakes 1899 may have contributed but primary cause is vast inlet widening revealing a broader ice face The study notes investigations across southeastern Alaska and tidal effects on glacier retreat.
A sparse editorial opinion urges individuals to reform themselves before addressing others and criticizes reform groups for focusing on others. It asserts that personal improvement drives broader change and cautions against overreaching reform programs.
A nascent project reports sand along the Columbia River bar containing iron and gold in significant quantities. Government analysis indicates the venture can cover operating costs including electricity and a magnetic separator, prompting dredging to begin.
In The Hague on January 12 a massive tidal wave devastated parts of the Indian Ocean coast near Aceh and along the Andaman coast. Reports say 390 people perished on the coast of Torn and forty were drowned near Lina.
A dense list of temporary rental options and property sales appears, including five room houses and cottages in Albuquerque areas, rooms for housekeeping, a 2 story brick house corner Seventh and Tijeras, ranch and dairy properties, a furniture sale, and multiple lots and houses for sale or trade. Also noted are a few lost items, a vehicle engine listing, and a legal notice about final five year proof for a homestead in Los Lunas with names of local residents and dates.
In Chicago on January 1 a gathering of over 1,000 delegates from major unions and labor groups met at the Palmer Potter building to discuss labor conditions. Mrs Palmer received a strong ovation as she opened the proceedings and noted Nike Honal Civic federation’s auspices.
An old newspaper ad notes remedies for chilblains and skin ailments. It highlights Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as curative for fever sores, ulcers, piles, burns, wounds, frost bites, and skin diseases, claiming broad effectiveness and availability at drug stores.
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