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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
2
A somber report follows two youths who could not live apart and chose death together, a tragedy portraying intensified affection over prudence. Police and family are quoted on the startling union and its fatal outcome, with investigators reviewing motives and circumstances surrounding the couple's bond.
New York report describes a double tragedy in a tenement where Meye Sehwarts, 17, and Bensle Bling, 38, were found shot. A note pleads parental opposition to their relationship and directs blame toward unknown parties. Neighbors recall Schwartz as bright yet erratic. he recently finished public school studies.
Ten year old Walter Kurpa died after a delivery wagon struck him near the Calum River and dragged him into a frozen slough. Police label the incident a possible attempt to dodge responsibility. inquest postponed until thawing allows examination for injuries. Father works as a South Chicago steel foreman. homicide squad seeks the wagon driver.
Enthusiasm runs high as the Erie railroad completes initial testing of the power system on the Mount Morris Rochester branch. Westinghouse at East Pittsburgh will push the remaining contract work valued at 500.08 dollars to finish equipment and generators for the line.
Around a year ago the Erie company began installing electricity on its Rochester Avon branch. The project uses a 11,000 volt alternating current single phase system and opened with a test run of 19 miles from Rochester to Avon. Prominent electrical men and railroad experts attended, noting it as the first high voltage AC application.
Puget Sound will receive several cargoes of coal within thirty days to relieve a Tacoma Seattle shortage. The Syria sails from Mojt with 1,000 tons, Quito will bring 5,000 tons, and Pleiades due Feb 1 with 1,000 tons. Never before has coal been imported from the Orient to meet local demand as tugs are hindered by the shortage, with only sixteen vessels entering the straits in four weeks.
Philadelphia prepares for the Market Street elevated railroad debut after delays in material delivery. The line nears completion with three to four initial stops, and a test run is planned next week to train crews including female ticket sellers and transfer arrangements with surface lines.
The Great Water Plant at Helena Montana is finished. Gates closed in Hauser Lake dam, three weeks until power on as lake fills. Dam 640 feet long, 70 feet wide, water back up eighteen miles, generating fifteen thousand horsepower. Plant will make Helena one of the nation’s largest electricity producers after Niagara, powering Washoe reduction works, Anaconda Railway, light Butte City, and numerous mines.
Baltimore capitalists plan a 500000 cement factory on Lakeer and Bradbury farms near Hincell on the Western Maryland railroad. Douglas M Gordon leads the syndicate employing about 150 men. Stone shale will be shipped from Williamsport where land was purchased. Aberaline's Salve advertised for skin disease relief, sold by all druggists.
Official matters reveal Hugh J Harris Morris of Santa Fe promoted to forest supervisor for the Manzan/ Mount Taylor reserves with headquarters at Albuquerque. The appointment, effective February 1, follows prior roles as ranger and forester in charge of the White Mesa team. details show a 59,750 dollar figure tied to Manginie mountains and Mount Taylor forest operations.
Congress remained largely idle this week as lawmakers debated naval expansion and revenue duties. In Washington, moonshine history and a claim dispute over time fueled House proceedings, while a separate bulletin touts wolf control guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a push for river and harbor funding alongside broader naval plans.
The Cattle Sanitary Board met at the Palace hotel with President Austen of Las Vegas presiding and Secretary Barnes of New Haven present. Members Jack of Silver Creek and Mallard of Thomson, along with Robert Martin of Cahokia and Wood McDonald of Carricone attended. The session adjourned in the evening after a delayed start at 7:90 o'clock. no rent or business details recorded.
Department of the Interior Santa Fe notice names Mariana Chavez de Otero for Small Holding Claim 2647 in Sec 36 T7N R2W to prove 20 years continuous possession with witnesses Aragon y Baca Aniceto Aragon Guillermo Orona Quirino Samore. protest or evidence allowed at Los Lunas January 26, 1907. Also Santiago Griego seeks five year proof for Homestead No. 10501 in Sec 3 T9N R6W with witnesses Griego, Gri0, Chaves, Carpenter at Albuquerque February 6, 1907.
Office at Santa Fe New Mexico December 29 1906 notice is given that Lucio Ortega of Chil NM has filed notice of his intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim viz homestead entry No 702 made December 10 1901 for the WINEY and NE NW 44 Section 6 Township 6 East and that said proof will be made before United States Court on or before February 6 1907 on any cultivation of the land witnesses listed Estefane Ortega Lorene Sanhex and Edward Carter.
Notice filed by Jesus Ortema of Chino New Mexico for homestead entry No 703 dated March 10 1901 covering sections 1 13 township and range in New Mexico. Hearing before United States Court Commissioner Albuquerque February 8 1907 with witnesses Francisco Garcia Katolang Ortege Lorenao Anches Edward Carter all residents of Chit New Mexico Manuel Rhotero Register.
A collage of sale notices and public notices including property for sale in Albuquerque and Los Lunas, a gas engine for pumping, a charter gaso line engine, law notices for land claims in New Mexico, missing items, and a listing of physicians and services. Names include Pablo gos, Pablo Ballejos, Jesus Jaramillo, Juan de Diaz Padilln, Manuel Fr. Otero, and several others with dates in 1907.
Notice records Ramon Padilla of San Rafael New Mexico filing final five year proof for Homestead Entry 865% with land described in Section Township 1 North Range 10 West. Proof to be made March 7 1907 before clerk Jems I Provage at Los Tae New Mexico. Also includes a health ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to prevent bilious attacks.
An early article argues cold illnesses cause more fatalities than other dangers and advises careful treatment. It highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted prompt medicine that eases coughs, clears secretions, and supports natural recovery.
Notice from N. W. Alger at 124 South Walter Street solicits orders for plant stock including fruit and shade trees shrubs vines and flowers. Work guaranteed with arrangements for orders and movement of products through the office.
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