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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
2
Two individuals are described as standing entwined in a scene implying they sought death for reasons not yet known. The report notes an unclear motive and ongoing investigation with authorities preserving the context of the incident.
Camden report of a fatal pedestrian collision on the Pennsylvania electric railroad near Newton creek. An unknown man and a young woman stood on the tracks and were struck by a passing car. The woman's body was recovered and sent to the morgue. no identification found beyond a gold watch bearing initials. The man’s body was not recovered.
Paris notes the historic St Lazare prison, famed as a lepers hospital and fortress for nobles, slated for demolition to make way for open squares and new housing. The site links to St Vincent de Paul, the Bastille era mobs, and notable historical figures, with a subterranean passage to Saint Denis and a 1871 federal escape.
New York meeting of small metal dealers from New York New Jersey and New England organized the Northeastern Metal Dealers association to curb a potential combination and to work with the United States attorney. James Norv elected president releases a letter outlining the association’s aims and instructions.
A local druggist touts a vegetable based kidney and backache remedy promising relief before serious kidney trouble. The ad describes a mixture of Dandelion Fluid Extract and a compound, to be taken after meals and at bedtime, claiming it purges buildup and strengthens the kidneys. It urges readers with lame back or weak kidneys to try the formula.
A report claims the copper trust stored large quantities in sites from Butte to Cananea to raise prices, restricting sales to small quantities. President Noroton plans to press the issue in Washington with the president and attorney general as fears grow over artificial price levels and stockpiled copper. London follows a telepathy craze at the Alhambra with Zande and his wife drawing top audiences.
In a unanimous vote both houses invite Col W B Bryan to Phoenix to address the legislature while he is on the coast. The upper house unmoved adopts a motion to reconsider a recent bipartisan resolution criticizing the president and national congress over California school troubles. A lower house bill by Bell seeks repeal of railroad tax exemption law. El Paso building permits for January 1907 total 21 worth 49500, a rise from 1905 and 1906 figures, with average project value above 2000 and expected increases in February.
A rear-end collision between two heavy freight trains near Wrenshall Minnesota led to a close call for several trainmen on the Northern Pacific line. Fire followed the crash as crews freed brakeman Fred Mauck and bystanders recounted the dramatic escape, with workers acknowledging the risk of more incidents as traffic remains light.
A humorous staged dialogue features mispronounced English and Germanic speech as characters discuss shaving. Phrases reveal talk of razors, lather, paste, and grooming mishaps amid comic exchanges about politics and vanity. The piece reads like a comic sketch with exaggerated dialect and playful banter.
Tomorrow evening the Elks Opera House presents Richard the Third with Griffiths noted for his magnificent performance. Critics praise Shakespearean drama and the upcoming engagement on Friday night February 1 is billed as a season highlight. Creston Clarke stars in The Ragged Mess.
The famed John Gunn leads a strong company in a revival of Richard the Third with elaborate scenery and refined staging. A wide admirer base will soon tour nationwide, presenting The Ragged Messenger billed as superior to The Christian. He appears here February 9.
The El Pause Herald notes Mrs Michael Hart wife of the Kingston Jamaica Cart Service superintendent endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough saying it has benefited her and she would not be without it. Also ads for Ranch Eggs with contact at Black 102 J T Harger 17th Street and Mountain Road.
Department of the Interior notices list several settlers in New Mexico filing for final five year proof or initial notices on homestead entries. Claimants include Mariana Chavez de Otero, Santiago Griego, Lucio Ortega, Jesus Ortega, with witnesses named and dates set for hearings at Los Lunas and Albuquerque.
A collage of sale notices in a past issue lists items from a typewriter to a saddle pony and real estate opportunities. It includes stock for sale, a lost pocket book offer, a Jersey cow straying notice, and advertisements for Chamberlain's Salve, land claim filings in Santa Fe and Los Lunas, and medical testimonials.
A scanned column lists local professionals such as TRA M. Bond ATTORNEY AT LAW and other Albuquerque figures including dentists doctors and architects. It notes dangers of colds and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy while announcing a public land claim and final five year proof by Juan de Dion Padilla to be made March 7, 1907 before Jesus M. Luna in Los Lunas with witnesses named from San Rafael.
Ramon Padilla of San Rafael filed notice of intention to make final five year proof in support of his 468% claim from December 2, 1901, for the Ke NWS and B& SW, Section 28 Township 10 N Range 10 W. Proof to be made before Judge M Luna at Las Luna, N M on March 7, 1907. Also includes unrelated health ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
All parties interested in the construction of cement walks. Work guaranteed. Please leave orders at the office of Lapinion Public al for work of that kind. Louis Trutillo.
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