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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1907
Page
5
The prosecution asserts Orchard’s tale of a mine owners backed conspiracy to terrorize the Western Federation of Miners. The defense calls Orchard a perjurer seeking immunity for murder. Judge Wood signals urgency to conclude the trial amid potential delays.
In Denver Colorado on July 16 the first conference of United Mine Workers of America district No 22 for Wyoming fields and mine owners opened in the Eagles hall. J J Hart of Union Pails mines chaired the meeting with operators not seeking wage hikes but eyeing regulation of hours and improved mine conditions for members. The note mentions ongoing friction between workers and operators.
The grand lodge of Elks held its first session in Philadelphia today reporting over 250000 in membership across 1951 lodges. Trustees recommend lowering per capita tax by fifteen cents given the large treasury. A lively reunion features elaborate entertainment for visiting Elks and accompanying ladies. Nearby, Interior and Justice officials discuss public land fraud probes in New Mexico in morning conferences.
Rail line will extend from Do mingo to the river near Domingo to feed ties to the new Santa Fe tie pickling plant south of the city. The Rio Grande Boom company will remove and load ties into flat cars after extraction by modern gear. The plant at Albuquerque draws a large workforce and demands extensive timber operations and rail support.
Jesus Sandoval was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill after allegedly striking a young man, Troutman, in the Santa Fe yards. Troutman, son of George Troutman, was released when identity as the guilty party could not be established. Troutman says Sandoval struck him with a bar days earlier, unprovoked, leaving him with a bandaged head.
The Santa Fe railway expects a near Sept 1 workforce surge in Albuquerque as heavy business demands, doubling local staff and expanding shop and roundhouse capacity. Officials cite rising freight, need for new equipment, and improved ballast work to keep operations safe and efficient amid record volumes. Barbed wire and submerged debris halt the search for Francino Villegas in the lo Grande near Barelas, with rescue efforts paused except for onshore watches as river drift and snags threaten divers.
Paris July 16 The appeal of Count Boni De Castellane from the divorce decision on November 14 last was heard for a final decree. The court faced little contest as lawyers gave minimal opposition. Though the count may appeal to cassation within sixty days, the judgment is viewed as final, with negotiations likely to settle creditors against both Madame Govid and the count. Dyspepsia is our national aliment Burdock Blood Bitters is the national cure for it.
W G Carnahour representing a Liverpool Ohio firm surveys Albuquerque for a potential large hardware factory producing stoves and implements. He has checked Kansas and Colorado sites and is now evaluating New Mexico locations for establishment.
A marriage license was issued this morning to Maria Querina and Juan Domingo Ladan both residents of Isteta. The sale of lots 11 and 12 in block 13 torn addition was recorded yesterday, with Margaret Stewart et al selling to Frank C. Stewart for 1 dollar. The sale of lot 3 in block 35 Perea addition was recorded yesterday as sold to Alphonse Simpler and wife for Jesus M. Sandoval for 225 dollars. An undivided half in W. 152 feet of block 1 Laws and Simond addition was recorded today as sold to W. C. Warlick by G. C. Emmons for 1 dollar.
A man on Second Street near Old Avenue attacked a dog with a hammer, breaking a hind leg and causing it to howl. Passersby witnessed the act and business leaders say they will pursue legal action against the offender.
Albuquerque playgoers can view nine more performances by the Boston Ideal Comic Opera Company as it closes its New Mexico booking at the Casino. The troupe’s swift exit to El Paso follows a run featuring A Persian Honey Moon and Pinafore with Fradiavolo and Said Pasha.
Rev J Wesley Hill of New York spoke on The Reign of the Brain at the First M E church to a large attentive audience. The address was praised as one of the finest oratorical efforts ever heard in the city, with thought and wit enhancing his profound expounding of theories.
Tickets go on sale at C A Matson's book store for an excursion run by Santa Fe railway to Santa Fe next Sunday. The Browns will be received, with plans for a street parade. Departure Albuquerque 7 am, arrival Santa Fe 10 30 am, return 7 pm, arrival Albuquerque about 11 pm, price two dollars round trip.
The firm FE Sturges and Company is dissolved by mutual consent. Sturges has bought Levy's interest and will continue the business, collect all debts due to the firm, and pay all debts. Signed Fr. Sturges and Jake Levy. Albuquerque, NM, July 11, 19.
Fragmentary report from Montgomery notes a July session in which John H. Bankhe is elected to Congress. The sparse text references the United States and state entities, with unclear phrasing around dates and offices.
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