Chief Justice Mills Endorses Joint Statehood Plan
Brief letter from Chief Justice William J. Mills of New Mexico expresses strong support for the joint statehood measure for Arizona and New Mexico. He notes expected tax reductions under state government and the complementary resources of copper rich Arizona and coal rich New Mexico, urging adoption to avoid delays in joining the Union.
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Las Vegas
Allmaguerque
New Mexico
Arizona
William J. Mills
Statehood Delegates Proposals by New Mexico League Leader
A local 1906 appeal urges careful voter選 selection for New Mexico statehood delegates. The author outlines constitutional provisions on gambling bans, railroad regulation, legislator pay, and judiciary election by popular vote, arguing railroads must not dominate future governance.
July Snow Storm Paralyzes Santa Fe Region
Severe July snow and sleet hit Santa Fe and surrounding areas, with drifts up to twelve inches and effects including downed telegraph lines and property damage. Reports state Martin Sandoval was killed near Galliste by lightning, while another death occurred at a nearby Santa Fe county pueblo. Storm belt spanned vast territory, disrupting communications and local infrastructure.
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Santa Fe
Hiram Hailey
Las Cruces
Santa My
Santa Fe Central
Denver
Rio Grande Js
Portal Telegraph Ecomoires
Gallstes
Martin Sandoval
Poor Troubled Judge McFie Will Vote Mrs Thaw For Joint Statehood
Special Correspondence from Pittsburg reports friends of Mrs. William Thaw fear the aging widow cannot cope with her son Harry Kendall Thaw's tragedy in New York. Her health has been frail, she laments a sad year including her son's marriage, a disputed church memorial window, and jewelry losses valued at forty thousand dollars. Despite trouble, she plans a long European tour and recovery. A separate Albuquerque note quotes John urging joint statehood for New Mexico, arguing developing resources and fiscal caution justify accepting Congress's terms. He favors statehood now to avoid territorial disadvantages and to boost local interests.
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Pittsburg
Wi. Thaw
Harry Kendall
Madison Square Garden
New York
Thaw
Europe
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Congress
Simeaood
John
Superstition Sparks Street Talk At Clock Repair Scene
The Close Observer notes locals laughing at superstitions while workers fix a big clock at the O Rielly drag company building. A ladder over the sidewalk provokes chatter as pedestrians fear stepping beneath it, prompting jokes about luck and caution.
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Ree
Clowe
Second Street
Railroad Avenue
O'Rielly Drag Company & Store
C. C. Mwade
C. C
No Fireworks on the Fourth Throughout the City
The Fourth of July brought overcast skies and light rain. City offices closed for the holiday as residents celebrated Independence Day with restricted fireworks. Dr Carver’s attraction at Traction Park drew crowds while a dirigible display was planned for Albuquerque. Many families skipped city outings, with some travelers seeking nearby resorts.
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Federa
Young America
Carver
Traction Park
Albuquerque
Graich
St Cays
the Park
Prove
Heer Canyon
Coyote Springs
Camp Birnie
City militia encampment plans drift amid command doubts
Reports say Austin encampment dates run August 5 to 11 with a battalion sent, regimental officers largely excluded and offers for lower ranks. Capt O Donnell questioned as quartermaster while resignations rumor circulates. June city real estate transfers show dull market and Spanish-named farm deals amid seasonal calm.
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Territorial
Austin
Texas
Calain O'Donnell
Tarkington
Sargeant
McDonnell
Messengers Fourth of July Dinner at Elite Restaurant
The Elite hosted a Fourth of July dinner for Western Union and Postal Telegraph messenger boys. Guests from Postal included William Welnecke Archie Dixon William Rudolph Arthur Hawks Alvin Stewart. Western Union guests included Joe McCaffrey Art Radcliffe Art Kleim Dick Lehrmann Reg Hadcliffe Alfred Latarte Louie Segil. The meal featured big chicken dinner pie ice cream and other dishes. A vacation planning note appeared in the issue with tours and travel details.
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Bay
Guy
Managment
Merenker Boys
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Services
Messenger Joys
Potie
Sir
Alirahar
William Welnecke
Archie Dixon
William Rudolph
Arthur Hawks
Alvin Stewart
the Postal
Joe McCaffrey
Art Radcliffe
Art Kleim
Dick Lehrmann
Reg Hadcliffe
Alfred Latarte
Louie Segil
Walon
Stage to Jemez Springs Travel Arrangements
The undersigned offers trips to and from Jemez Springs for celebrations. Information available from George H. Moore, 113 West Railroad. Also notes wild fowl and game listings by Dr. Cecil French in Washington, D.C. and advertisement for National Cash Register at the Blue Hotel.
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Jemez Hot Springs
George H. Moore
No. 113
West Railroad Arena
James T. Johnston
Cecil French
Washington, D. C
National Cash Regi FE
M. Howard
National Cash Register Company of Dayton
Aio
Blue Hotel
Manzanita Hall A School for Boys Palo Alto Calif
Manzanita Hall, a boys school near Stanford in Palo Alto, advertises three-year programs with one teacher per five pupils, home care under field dormitory system, and modern language offerings. It highlights laboratories, gymnasium, nursery, athletics, and a trained instructor staff, with a 1906 start for the fourth year and a catalog on request.
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Palo Alto
California
Stanford University
Californie
Dad
Boty
Cloacal
Selentite Erureen
Leroy Dixon
Cal
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Harry Thaw
Old Town
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Herman Blueher
Charles Melini Et
Virginia M. Garr
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Armija Y Otero
Henry Goets
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Lota
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William Chaplin
Block & New Mexico Town Company
Surety Investment Company
Harold 8. Carter
Perea
Vora V
Mary Hartman
Perea Addition
A. Trimble
RK. J. Short
Oscar Gobel
Samuel Vann
Laura Garcia
Atlantic & Pacific Addition
Julia A. Brooks
Tock
Atlantic and Pacific Addition
Charles B. Dustin
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Belvidere Addition
Albert KE. Matthew
J. K. Matthew
Messenger Boys
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Nooklet
Rome
Mcintosh Hardware Company
Jemez Springs
Imperial Laundry Co
Home Library
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Faber
Railroad Ave
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Charter Oak Steel
Borradaile & CO
Gold Avenue
M. Berger
Albuquerque, N
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Williams Drug Company
Blue Front
Manzanita Hall
A. J. Richards
West Railroad
Avenus
Colorado Telephone Co
Pops Heewee
St. Elmo
Joseph Barnett
Prop
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