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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1906
Page
5
A sensational report notes a millionaire’s death by starvation and Neil Willis firing a self inflicted shot. The article mentions a coal expert described as full of prunes, while an automobile incident appears to be saved from quicksand in a separate moment of peril.
Long article describes D. H. Waugh's death from starvation in Deadwood after refusing help, and details miner cooperative plans proposed by A. Bearrup of the Rio Grande Woolen Mill. Bearrup touts a 50 percent to 60 percent price cut by buying factory direct for miners and farmers, with a possible new million dollar plant. Bearrup’s note to The Evening Citizen states Albuquerque may host the venture if interests align.
Review notes Murray and Mack in opera at the Elk theatre, with a lively but mixed performance. New spectacular scenes impressed some, yet portions bordered on vulgarity and the company lacked last year’s grace. Despite this, audience cheers were frequent and the cast delivered spirited work.
Promising New Mexico music project gains momentum led by Alderman of the Second ward. Twenty young players assemble to form a full brass and reed instrument band, signaling hard work and a potential popular favorite for the region.
The Franklin Houston Company presents a premier Orpheum show with top vaudeville acts. Star attractions include Sigamore Royal Japanese performers, Windorker the magician, Frank Milian, the DeLong stiers, Leon Cole, and the Stingers electrical dance. Featuring the latest films, the program promises a high quality entertainment. Nightly at the Elke's opera lounge on Saturday night January 27.
Cudahy Packing Company, incorporated in Nebraska, will open a heatien office in this city. Last Saturday the firm filed articles of incorporation in Bernalillo County Probate Court through attorney R W D Bryan. Incorporators listed are B S Cudahy John Forbes and Thomas Creleht with Albuquerque named as headquarters for territorial burdens. This formal step enables business operations in New Mexico.
B B Huntoon former Highland meat market owner dies in San Diego California after health trip. His Albuquerque friends mourn his passing. John Allen Walton dies at 37 in the city after prolonged illness. He recently moved from Huntington West Virginia where he served as deputy sheriff. Remains will be shipped to Pittsburg Pennsylvania with his wife for family burial.
Joseph Carrs and Joe Mitchell became involved in a North Third street barber shop controversy yesterday. Carris pleaded guilty in police court and was fined ten dollars or ten days in jail. He lacked funds and joined the chain gang.
Regular Cottonwood Grove No 2 meets tomorrow at 2 30 in Odd Fellows hall Woman's Relief Corps meets Tuesday January 28 at 2 30 in Red Men’s hall Mrs South Fourth street hosts Presbyterian ladies tea Tuesday afternoon Congregational church Ladies Aid Society business meeting 219 North Fifth street at 2 30 Tuesday Birth anniversary banquet for Robert urns to be held in Elke's ball Thursday with Fike orchestra Toastmaster Dr Joan F Pearce. Fraternal Brotherhood meets this evening at 8 sharp. Mamie Donnally secretary. Special Lodge Tuesday evening commemorating Bloody Sunday at St Petersburg one year anniversary. attendance expected. Temple Albert offers two Bible study courses Wednesday evening 7 30 in vestry rooms corner Seventh Street and West Gold Avenue. Courses Ethics and Monism and a comprehensive Bible study open to all. Compost report Wednesday poste 0 20 o'clock.
C Delehart, alias Clarence Drake, arrested in Decatur at Colorado authorities' request over alleged false pretenses involving a penny photograph gallery. Charge centers on obtaining money in Fort Collins through deceit, with claimed wife Pearl Porter linked to the case. Reports describe Drake’s Colorado residence and a Denver fabricator scheme, including forged endorsements on checks totaling hundreds of dollars. Fort Collins officials, and Sheriff McMillin, will file formal papers as the investigation proceeds.
Jann Stein and Ben Manger plan a Harvey hotel in the new El Paso union door. Huekel and Herman from the Harvey carbo department return from El Paso after arranging for the Harvey hotel opening. BR BL Pol low, formerly of Trinidad, will manage the house as plans proceed. The Harvey concessions include the cafe and lunch counter privileges. The new chute will open soon on Trinidad.
The whooping cough epidemic grows in Silver City since fall with adults affected and daily new cases. It is not dangerous except for the very young, but two deaths occurred this winter, including the Kelly baby from coughing strain. Also a notice invites a basketball game between the University and the Agricultural College at the Casino Friday night.
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