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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
4
The Optic and Citizen urge rapid reorganization of New Mexico territorial administration. They condemn Hagerman era appointees, support Governor Raynolds removal of Trelford, and call for retirement of most Hagerman allies to ensure honest government and progress.
A critic group around New Mexico governor George Curry is accused of plotting to pull strings behind his back. Named are Marron Burkhart Ferguson of Albuquerque Fritz Muller Hagerman and Easley plus Koune Schnepple and others. The piece says Curry has no strings and will pull them himself despite the boastful cliques after Hagerman influence.
The Fourth of July across New Mexico was observed quietly with bands, picnics, and fireworks in many towns. Albuquerque showed flags on public buildings and homes though there was concern over safety with fireworks and cannons. Reports note fiscal strain at the prison in Santa Fe and a political row brewing in Bernalillo County as reform efforts meet pushback.
Arch McMachin narrates a dramatic Sierra Mining Co mislaid dynamite car on the Overland line. Gary in the main office pressures a 24 hour delivery while Half Way staff race to intercept. The runaway load triggers a mountain cliffside halt and a near disaster with no fatalities.
A New York Daily reporter, fed up with late night and early morning assignments, is counseled by an old former editor who urges constant effort. The veteran describes rising to the top by handling every task, never quitting, and letting discipline define a career in journalism.
A fire gutted the Southern hotel at Treet and Ilo Grande avenue in Raton yesterday at about 2 am. Owner John Thomas and occupants Jake Jantehnek and BL R] Pally ran a lodging house and restaurant respectively. Fifteen rooms, many occupied, all residents escaped with some losses. furnishings damaged, bottles taken from the saloon.
About town reports visitors from Gallup Grants and Williams Arizona. A cement sidewalk fronting the Korber addition building. Casino seats reserved at 35 cents. Marriages and divorces urged for filing next day. Trains late from Ash Fork Prescott. Merchantry arrivals from Oakland Atlantic Glendale. Several arrests for drunkenness and a noted Fourth of July celebration. A reception for Danahy and Landolt. newlyweds Mandy and Snyder travel to San Marelal. Fireworks ordinance cited from 1903 and an insurance ad ends.
In Arizona a long-time cattle rustler known as Care Rick was killed by a posse at Cypriano Wells in Phoenix County. His companion Bentley M0 tint died as well after a gunfight as lawmen closed in on the rustlers amid reports of drugs and counterfeit cures circulating locally.
San Francisco July 4 A forty five round heavyweight title bout between Hill Squires the Australian champion and Tommy Burns American is staged at Colma this afternoon with James J Jeffries as referee. Gate receipts and a 5000 seat arena promise a large crowd and a potential 22000 take. Squires weighs 182 pounds Burns 179 with Squires favored 10 to 9 after late betting shifts.
Carlsbad New Mexico July 4 In perfect conditions the New Mexico Irrigation celebration drew about 4000 visitors. A. R. Quinn introduced by Hon. H. Holt addressed the crowd. Will Rob inson spoke on the irrigated southwest. Hose relay between Roswell and Carlsbad won by the Roswell team. Washes of 38 and 34 seconds noted.
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