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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
6
Governor Hoch attacks capital punishment as barbarous and immoral arguing it cheapens life and risks eternal judgment. He traces crime history from brutal public executions to humane methods and calls for repeal, citing Kansas as an example of safer, more moral governance.
Notes from the sports world cover Jake Beckley assisting at Ascot track in Los Angeles, Tom Sharkey training with 16 horses, Rube Waddell sale rumors, and an 11 PM bar curfew in Boston cited by a hub newspaper. Eastern League hitters exceed .200 in a season. Laporte leads at .331 over 120 games. Ireland to send top athletes to Athens Olympiad, and Oxford’s “sooker” term noted. Chicago seeks to abolish intercollegiate sports including football. Battling Nelson vs Kid Herman eye a next spring bout in Butte for a $8,000 purse. Dale Gear to Birmingham. Tolders to play right field. McGovern betting on early rounds. New York planners buy land for mile track. automobile racing debated for safety and public impact. Chicago bowlers endure 24-hour contest. concerns rise over endurance events and injury risk.
A fragment notes that gains from overexertion are unlikely to be recovered quickly and questions whether bowlers from other cities will imitate a trend set by Chicago players amid ongoing concerns over risky training practices.
Soothing DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised to relieve piles cuts and boils. The copy claims it draws out inflammation reduces swelling and acts as a rubefacient to improve blood flow helping Nature remove the trouble. Sold by all druggists.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior Santa Fe New Mexico dated January 24 1906 states Tentrix Moya de Sedillo widow of Jesus Sedillo deceased has filed for final proof to establish twenty years continuous possession of Lot 1 Section 86 Township 7 North Range 2 East and Lot 2 in the same township. Witnesses Esteban Rael Bernardino Sedillo and Batantxino Otero Amada Otero de Sedillo of El Cerro Valencia New Mexico. Hearing before U S court commissioner Albuquerque March 10 1908. Protests may be presented at that time with cross examination and rebuttal evidence. Realster.Manuchi Rotero.
An old ad claims Lockton Arnica Salve cures cuts wounds burns sores and skin eruptions praised by Mrs Grant Shy of Springfield and Mrs Ben Brown of Poughkeepsie. It also touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as best for stomach liver and bowels and One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds and croup with wide druggist availability.
A telegram from Charles B. Linney of the Weather Bureau announced the death yesterday of Mrs. Linney at her parents home in Altona Illinois after two months of illness from pthisis and rheumatism. She resided in Santa Fe for two years and leaves a husband two children Dorothy and Edward a mother and father a sister and two brothers. Interment likely at Altona, her childhood home.
The Franklin Huston Orpheum Show brings high class vaudeville to Elka theater on Saturday night January 27 featuring Prof. Sigamoto troupe of Japs and the famed acrobatic acts said to be the most expensive on the road Little Tots the baby Jap draws special audience interest with ladies and children alike eager for the performance.
Northland singer Mr Ben Hendricks stars in Ole Olson a rustic romance play that has drawn praise for its charm and themes of goodness. Hendricks delivers pathos power and a Swedish accent while singing six new songs. He is backed by a strong company at the Elks Opera House on Tuesday January 30.
An advertisement touts Hyome inhaler as a safe, simple, guaranteed cure for catarrh. It claims the balsamic inhalation reaches nose and throat to kill germs and heal mucous membranes. Complete outfit priced at $1 with extra bottles at 50 cents, sold by J. H. O'Reilly & Company.
Book advertisement notes limited sale of Heaven Revealed by Benjamin Fiske Barrett at 50 cents with postage. Contents cover angels heaven and afterlife topics. Includes testimonial from Mrs Jonnie Duncan of Haynesville, Me, claiming Electric Bitters cured her chronic dyspepsia and weakness. Also notes a job ad: a citizen wanted for business opportunity.
Dec 28 1905 notice by Jesus Garcia for final proof on Small Holding Claim Nos 24 25 26 T 7 N in Valencia N M before U S Court Commissioner at Albuquerque Feb 7 1906 listing neighbors Benito Armijo Nan Juan Apodaca Silverio Martinez and Gregorio Apodaca as adverse possession witnesses plus unrelated notes about Rockefeller Lawson and legal graft remarks from Chicago papers inserted in the public notice.
Small Holding Claim No 323 filed notice of intent to make final proofs under the 1891 act as amended. Court commissioner at San Rafael, New Mexico, on February 9, 1906, to hear witnesses Gorgonio Figueroa Patro Lucero Banista Baca and Juan D Martinez from Cubero. Rebuttal evidence and cross examination allowed under Interior Department rules. Manuel R. Otero, Register.
Thos. F. Kelcher offers paints varnishes and shellac for leather harness saddles and horse gear. Pal metto Roof Paint claims five year durability and rust prevention. Cash paid for hides and pelts. Located at 9 West Railroad Avenue.
A historical notice describes daylight train connections from Embudo to Antonito Alamosa and the Denver Pueblo region with intermediate points. It mentions standard gauge via Laveta Pass and narrow gauge via Salida toward Durango and Creede branch, highlighting the Royal Gorge passage and meals served, signed by rail officials.
Eastbound trains No 2 4 8 10 pass through with specified arrival and departure times. Westbound No 1 3 7 9 noted with arrival and departure times. Southbound No 9 Mexico Express departs noon with freight No 99 carrying passengers. Local and direct routes to Los Angeles and San Francisco listed. Agent T E Purdy signs off.
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