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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
4
Editorial calls federal authorities to assign blame for the Valencia Disaster citing sailing line faults and the rush to save coal. urges thorough investigation, stricter life saving gear, constant crew drills, and a water tight compartment law to protect passengers, regardless of costs.
The New Mexican reports assurances from a reliable source that the Albuquerque Eastern from Moriarty to Albuquerque and the Hagan coal branch will be completed within months, with trains in operation by September 1. If true, coal prices should fall to a reasonable basis and freight to southern New Mexico will be cheaper. General Torrance and associates, plus New York capitalists, intend to visit New Mexico to advance the project, and there are plans to extend the Santa Fe Central to Roswell within the year.
In Chicago Mayor Dunne plans municipal ownership of the streetcar system. Estimated costs cite 62 million needed to acquire and develop 800 miles of track, with the city authorized to procure up to 75 million. The current traction firms employ 7,500 with wages near 24 cents yearly per worker and annual revenue around 15 million, amid calls to transform ownership and profits.
A speech praising Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina lauds his intensity fearlessness and influence on national balance. The piece argues his aggressive stance sparks thought even when he errs and notes his honesty and combative spirit as assets to public discourse.
The Elks house in February will feature Exhe Breck company from the Sid to the 6th with a free Monday night. Richard and Pringle appear February 14, and Magtame Morjes ka opens February 24 in Albuquerque to a eager crowd. Mme Mod Jenkaie will offer Mary Stuart Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth with votes to choose a single play. Florence Roberts stars in The Strength of the Weak on February 10 with top supporting company and strong eastern praise.
Chicago considers municipal ownership to take over 700 miles of street railways amid pending lawsuits and a April referendum. The Mueller certificates plan would fund $75 million to purchase properties and run lines, aiming to end overcrowding and improve service.
Swedish dialect comedian Ben Hendricks appears at Elks theater in Ole Olson a romantic comedy drama with six new songs including Fair Land of Sweden Northland Lullaby Open Your Mouth and Shut Your Eyes strawberries A Swagger Swedish Swell and other gems as part of the performance featuring a strong acting company and Henricks’ melodic voice.
The Low Wallace chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans a Washington's Birthday reception and tea for February 22. Lead Avenue Methodist church hosts a public social in its hall from 2 20 to 5 o'clock with a small admission and cordial invitation to all. Mrs Eastor from Topeka entertained guests at 205 North Walter street this afternoon. John F. Peares and wife host a social at their West Railroad Avenue home tomorrow at 8 30. Miss Loreine Shahan hosted card and dance at Mary's Hall North Sixth Street with about thirty guests and refreshments. Ida J. McCune arranged the waltz Reveria for the evening.
Washington report notes fifty servants and at least twenty five colored waiters will join the Roosevelt Longworth nuptials. President and Mrs Roosevelt plan special corridor arrangements and will personally present each servant a money gift and departing souvenir, reflecting their kindness toward staff.
A short feature notes Miss McCune, her past teaching, and her rising reputation as a composer. It mentions manuscripts in progress including Japanese Victory, and upcoming songs Dear Old Virginia and Where the Sweet Magnolia Bloom.
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