Will Sultan Push Railroad to Mecca at Mahomet
Constantinople Jun 22 Amrut Hamid plans a Damascus to Mecca railway for the faithful on pilgrimage to the tomb of Mecca but funding delays imperil progress. About 7.5 million spent in four years. over 20 million more needed to reach Mecca, with branches to Kiufa and Akaba to spur freight. Britain watches the Suez monopoly and may object to Akaba link.
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Constantinople
Amrut Hamid
Damascus
Mecca
Mahomet
Abetal Hamid
Red Sea
Jidda
Kiuwifa
Meditierranean
Akaba
Suez Canal
Oklahoma Colonel Abernathy Comes Into Roosevelt Circle
Washington reports toast list for the president’s hunting dinner includes Colonel John Abernathy a deft Oklahoma United States marshal hopeful. He is a quick draw man and skilled pianist with a past as a cow puncher and bronco rider who once eloped with a music teacher niece just before arrest.
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Washington
John Abernathy
United States
Oklahoma
Abernathy
Colonel Abernathy
Texas
Jessie Peart
Oklnehoma
Pitchfork Tillman’s Storied Career and Feuds
Benjamin A Tillman, a 68 year old planter turned public figure, rose to governorship in 1890 and served in the United States Senate since 1896. Known as a forceful orator and critic of President Roosevelt, he earned the nickname Pitchfork for his sharp exchanges. He was noted for attacks on M Melurein in 1902 over a hearing and for opposition to a White House dinner with Prince Henry of Prussia.
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Benjamin A Thailaman
South
United States Senate
South Carolina
Tillman
Merce Witeck
Cleveland
Senate
Articles of Incorporation Filed for Hughes Mercantile
The Territorial Secretary J W Haywolds records Hughes Mercantile Company with incorporators Levi A Hughes Santa Fe 150 shares George A Van Stone Estancia 100 shares Edmund J Melean Denver shares Arthur Milby Moriarty 10 shares capital stock 50000 divided into 500 shares of 100 each. Directors Levi A Hughes George Van Stone EB J McLean principal office Katana Torrance county principal agent George Van Stone objects merchant banking stocks bonds wool hides pelts telephone business. Local letter includes social notes and reminiscences.
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Territorial
J. W. Haywolds
Hughes Mercantile Company
Lavi A. Hughes
Santa Fe
George A. van
Stone
Estancia
Edmund J. Melean
Denver
Arthur Milby
Moriarty
Levi A. Hughes
George van Stone
EB. J. McLean
Katanda
Torrance County
New Mexico name urged for Arizona New State
Hon L Bradford Prince of Santa Fe urged retention of the New Mexico name for the new state to be formed from the New Mexico and Arizona territories. Governors and senators replied that statehood votes in both states should decide the name, expressing respect for the request but not promising change.
Representative Hogg Writes On Statehood
Washington January 16 1906 W J McCreight Albuquerque Dear Sir On my return to Washington I have your letter of the 6th set It is difficult to foretell the face of the joint statehood bill I would rather there should be two states instead of one but I believe it is better there should be one State rather than none I became interested through my friend Rodey who worked day and night in the interests of his people I have been trying to have the committee view the bill proposing that within twenty years Arizona may enter as a separate date when population reaches 200000 exclusive of Indians I think if this were in the bill it would draw away opposition to the bill I shall support the bill Yours
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Washington
W. J. McCreight
Albuquerque
Bnt
Rodey
Worthry
Arizona
Nicholas Galles Appointed Receiver of Mines
Nicholas Galles president of the First National Bank of Las Cruces was appointed by Judge Parker on the sixth to act as receiver for the mine property. Stakeholders including RY. Anderson sought the appointment amid reports the idle property was held to freeze out miners. A local witness questioned Galles age and motives in a terse exchange.
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Nicholas Galles
First National Bank
Las Cruces
Parker
Apedo
RY. Anderson
Sporting BREVITIES and fading boxing notes across leagues
Tip ONeill runs a hotel in Canada while Rube Wachell improves under a Philadelphia specialist. Pennant-hunting managers, Charley Dexter and others prepare teams in Chicago and Brooklyn. Vanderbilt plans race talks in France or on Long Island. Batting Nelson and Aurelia Herrera slated for a 20 round bout. American Automobile Association opposes road races on public roads. Ryan and Hart quit stage work for health. George Tebeau mocks minor leagues while Dave Barry returns to boxing. Corbett’s show at Daly’s faces withdrawal as critics react to a former pugilist on stage.
Stage banter and sharp quips mix in a chaotic exchange
A string of overheard quips and interruptions circulate in a chaotic dialogue. The speaker criticizes an actor named Ranter while a bank president defends a cashier with a quirky habit list. A mother of 27 is joked about as a reporter prompts reminders, and a series of rapid one liners follows about reception and marriage.
University Notes Declamatory Contest and Highlights
The second annual declamatory contest is set for February with prizes offered by Dr. J A Henry and 8 B Newcomer. Prof Cram's department draws strong interest with many contestants. President Tight reflects on the late W R Harper of Chicago University, noting his leadership, scholarship in Hebrew and Spanish, and the university he built with 4000 students and a 15 million dollar endowment. The varsity basketball game is scheduled for Friday against A and M College. Prof Apinosa missed recent clashes due to Hoes. The university bulletin will publish quarterly under a university-wide title. An application has been lodged with the Third Assistant Postmaster General for second-class matter status.
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J. A. Henry
Cram
Tight
W. R. Harper
Chicago University
Univerty
Bulletin of
University
Awful Fate of a Pretty Girl Gory Abduction Tale
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a brutal abduction of a young woman. A masked assailant binds her, places her in a bag, and drags her into a building then a conveyance. She gasps for breath as the villain taunts her, promising nothing and offering eerie threats.
Public Notice of Small Holding Claim Proofs
Notice in Santa Fe announces final proof hearings for Small Holding Claims No. 569 and 323. Jesus Garcia and Donaciano Pino seek twenty years continuous possession with witnesses listed. Hearings before U S Court Commissioners on February 7 and February 9, 1906 at Albquerque and San Rafael. Protest possible with cross examination and rebuttal rights. WIT: Benito Armijo Juan Apodaca Silverio Martinez Gregorio Apodaca Donaciano Pino Gorgonio Figueroa Pablo Lucero Banista Baca D Martinez. MANUEL A OTERO, Register.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Santa Fe
N. M
U. S
Albquerque
Jesus Garcia
Benito Armijo
Valencia
Juan Apodaca
Silverio Martinez
Gregorio Apodaca
Interior Department
Manuel R. Otero
Register. Pc
United States Art
San Rafel
Donaciano Pino
Gorgonio Figueroa
Cubero
Pablo Lucero
Banista Baca
D. Martinez
Manuepla
OTERO
Juan
Thos. F. Reicher Paints Oils Varnishes and Brushes
Local advert announces Thos. F. Reicher offering paints oils varnishes and brushes with leather items saddle goods lays rugs blankets hoof paint and leather care products available at 9 West Railroad Avenue and related merchandise including cash paid for hides and pelts.
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Thos. F. Reicher
Horne
Railroad Avenue
Washington Team Manager Wins Bride in Winter
The Washington baseball team manager has won a bride, as the report notes the groom and players all securing wins in the winter. Details on venues or dates are not provided.
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AL Antonito
Durapg
al Alamesa
Denver
Pueblo
Laveta Pass
Salida
Royal Gorge
Creede
Hooper
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Holy Land
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Medina
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Great Britain
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Witkon
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Hamilton
L. Bradford Prince
EB. L. Hamilton
House of Representatives
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New Mexico
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L. B. Prince
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Mexico
Governor Prince
A. J. Deveridge
Hogg
Sporting
Tip” O'Neill
Canada
Rube Wachell
Philadelphia
Love Cross
Rane Moive
Charley Dexter
Jimmy Callahan
Chicago
Hugh Jennings
Brooklyn
Town
Baltimore
Yale
New Haven
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
France
Automobile Club of France
Vanderbilt
Long Island Sound
Tom O'Rourke
Nelson
Aurelia Herrera
Tuxedo Sporting Club
American Automobile Associaton
Association
Ryan
Hart
Tommy
Yan
George Tebeau
George
Tebeau
Grillo
National Board of Arbitration
Dave Barry
al Kaufmann
Jack O'Brien
Los Angeles
Barry
Northwestern College
Daniel Byron
Jim Corbett
Daly
New York
Corbett
C. & Cromwens
the Bank of Commerce
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Gronon Anwor War
Beitie
Solomon Luxa
W. J. Jonson
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Lara
Bank OF Commerce
Josh Wise
Ranter
Hen Rogers
Stentin
University Notes
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Erie
Lowratla
Beverly
W. L. Trimble & CO
Second Street
Dr. King
Ar Espanola
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Servilleta Tres Piedras Antonito
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