Statehood Fight and Water Plant Dispute Dominate Albuquerque News
The Albuquerque Citizen reports on the Washington Post analysis of joint statehood debate affecting New Mexico and Arizona, detailing insurgent opposition, patronage issues, and party strategy. It also covers The Citizen’s stance on a water plant sale, noting City Council concerns and expert testimony that a modern plant could be built cheaper, influencing polls and policy.
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Washington Post
Hamilton Oil
Congress
New Mexico
Post
Tms
Hbertles
Babcock
Committee On Appropriations
Tawney
Minnesota
Cannon
House
Watson
White House
Arizona
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Water Debate Guides City Action on Water Works
The Citizen endorses McMillen of the Water Supply Co on municipal action. It urges definite council steps on franchise extension and cautions against municipal ownership without public votes or solid reports. It notes doubts about public sentiment and presses for detailed plant condition data before decisions.
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Bb. McMillen
Water Company
McMillen
Joon Yarsted
Harrison
Wilkerson
Expert Estimate of Poultney Bigelow From the Washington Post
John N. Popham, a former Virginian and railway and mining operator on the Isthmus of Panama, disputes Poultney Higelow’s views. He asserts Panama’s people are intelligent, receive fair government care, and that canal work shows great progress.
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John N. Popham
Washington
Shoreham
Popham
Panama
Conta Rica
United States Treasury
Post
Poultney Higelow
Congress
West India
Colon
Bocas del Toro
Port Limon
Canal Company
Senate Committee
Facts About Parcel Post and International Rates
A historical note outlines parcel post rates and practices in several countries. It cites Germany, Great Britain, France, Austro Hungary, Italy and Switzerland, compares weights and pricing, mentions insurance and prepaid versus collect postage, and notes efforts to introduce parcel post in the United States hindered by express carriers. It emphasizes the potential for lower rates and broad coverage.
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United States Mail
Colombia
Arangement
Germany
San Francisco
John Wannamaker
Great Britain
Foreign Service
France
Austro-Hungary
Italy
Switzerland
Austro- Hungary
United States
The Duke of Manchester Lands Royal Household Post
The article reports that the Duke of Manchester, husband of Helena Zimmermann, has secured a royal appointment as lord steward of the household for King Edward. He will oversee palaces, receive a salary, and keep regular hours, marking a shift from public expectations of a duke engaging in labor or spectacle. The piece notes mixed public reactions and a light, humorous tone about his new role.
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Manchester
Helena Zimmermann
Caneinnat
Cave
America
Tre
Russell Sage
Axhex
Edward
Papa Zimmermann
Cincinnati
Pitiful hunger drives girl to seek jail shelter
Miss Anna Burham, about 20, asked Sheriff Perfecto Armijo to confine her in the county jail claiming days without food. He fed her and arranged medical care at St. Joseph's hospital in Albuquerque where she is now getting treatment.
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Perfecto Armijo
Anna Burham
St. Joseph's Hospital
Armijo
Miss Barham
Barham
Joa Albuquerque
Important Bill to Open Mining on Private Land Claims
A proposed act declares gold silver and other mineral deposits within private land claims free for exploration and purchase under US mining laws. It requires discoverers to locate, post notices, and record within 90 days, with surface rights and condemnation steps for access.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Secretary of
Secretary of the Interior
Cleus
S Hall
Dance dance dance at Colombo Hall and Epworth League concert
Tomorrow night at Colombo Hall gentlemen and ladies urged to attend a concert by the Epworth League at the Methodist Episcopal Church South on Friday night January 19. The notice promotes dancing and social dancing events.
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Colombo Hall
Gentlemen Soc
Ladies E
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Saturday Special Sale and Community Event
An old leisure-page style ad lists dried peaches per pound and other grocery items, then promotes a Friday night Episcopal Church event at Casino Hall with a basketball game between High School and Majors, admission 35 cents. It closes with a tobacco pitch for White Lily cigars.
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Casino Hall
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Citizen Publishing Company
Strickler W. T. Mooreight
Businsiness
Citixeon
Citize Jxen
Conla
Agaume
Ety
Poultney Bigelow
Andrews
Mandell
WM. Kieke
A. J. Richards
Elks’ Theatre
Arthur J. Aylesworth
New York City
Wood & Ward Comptions
Golden Sisters
Grace Aylesworth Mahone Bros
Mattie Fitzgerald
Walter Mack
Matson's Book Store
Satudday
Murray
Mack
New York
Matson's
Santa Fe
N. M
Hmit
T. B Purdy
Easy Payments
Borradaile & Co
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M. Berger
West Copper Avenue
Colorado Telephone Co
N. T. Armije Building
Melini & Eakin
Ligue
Clear Beaters
Yellowstone
Moet & Chandon
St. Louis
Jos
Schlitz Milwaukee
South First Street
Albuquerque
Whitman
Candies
J. H. O'Rielly GO
C. W. Strong
Undertakers
Fairview Santa Barbara
Fuehr Undertaking CO
Anne Gath
Clarkville Produce CO Hay
J. B. Macmanus
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Rankin & CO
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N.T. Remigo
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