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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
7
Engines in the Santa Fe yards at noon Sunday suffered heavy damage after a switch engine slipped into cars and struck a Colorado & Southern engine. The impact tore off the cab from both the switch and hog engines and disabled the big whistle. No injuries were reported, but several narrow escapes occurred as explanations are awaited.
George Chapman a pioneer of the Salt River valley died at Phoenix at 71 after years in real estate. Once an express messenger for Southern Pacific from Deming to Los Angeles, he left the company amid a fatal incident with a Chinaman on a train. His remains were found unembalmed and the odor noted. He died penniless and a county charge.
An experimental oil well twelve miles from Roswell reached the producing sand at dawn. About 1,000 people gathered as the well was declared a paying pumping proposition by expert Isaac Canfield. A $10,000 cash claim purchase nearby drew investors, while local figures like Clifton Chisholm and Edgard J. Bedella surfaced amid talk of a major gas pull at night.
Silver City Independent reports a fresh strike at the Surprise claim in Chloride Flat at sixty feet, with lead and silver ore promising rich returns. W. J. Murray and F. A. Waller, bonded to the claim, anticipate shipment in days. Walter, a mining engineer and Colorado School of Mines graduate, oversees development. Juncture notes Turquoise Mine may turn copper, copper vein found on Agure property, foreman R. N. Woodworth resigns to seek work in Montana or Mexico. Gilchrist and Cramer report a rich native copper pocket at the Hanover mine in Fierro, shipping four to five cars to Silver City smelter. experimental plant at Hermosa Copper, built by J. W. Bible, now testing ore for economic processing. Also promotes Chamberlain's Salve for various skin ailments.
Albuquerque citizens endorse Dean's Kidney Pills for back ache and urinary troubles. Mrs M J Butler of 717 Water Street testifies of long recurrent pain stopped after three boxes, with over six months of no recurrence. Proposals later note for a Post Exchange Building and Bowling Alley due June 15 1906 with details on bid process and eligibility.
Short ad notes a table board price per week at Elite Cafe located at 120 West Silver Avenue near the post office. Includes proximity to postal facility and the dining venue.
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