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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
4
Lilly criticizes anti statehood arguments as weak and evasive while noting the Prescott Courier’s view that Arizona linked with New Mexico would face taxation with limited representation. The piece argues statehood will unite New Mexico and former Arizona for mutual prosperity despite concerns over regional interests.
The Denver Republican analyzes a plan to admit New Mexico and Arizona as a single state named Arizona if both vote for union at the next general election. It argues that geography climate and population favor fusion, predicting a powerful influence in national policy and Congress.
The editorial urges residents to vote yes on November 6 for the Hamilton joint statehood measure, arguing it benefits both territories and accelerates statehood. It notes weather, travel implications, and mentions Delegate Mark Smith’s retirement to Hot Springs after a busy congressional session.
Upton Sinclair argues for municipal slaughterhouses and broad meat inspection reform. He criticizes federal inspectors, calls the Beveridge plan strong but notes the law is a contract with packers and may be unenforceable in criminal courts. He cites a 9 year old Supreme Court ruling on federal inspection as unconstitutional and warns the beef export trade hinges on guaranteed purity.
The meat packing industry argues for government inspection on every meat package to ensure sanitary methods and to enable foreign sales. Packers contend cleanliness raises costs and should be paid by the industry, not general taxation, noting banks and distillers already cover their own inspections.
The piece argues that modern abattoirs in Europe and other regions are clean and well run, often municipally owned and strictly inspected. It contrasts this with Chicago facilities, described as dark and dirty, urging replacement with modern, sanitary structures to match international standards.
County Superintendent Stroup says Bernalillo teachers will earn higher wages next year as the institute gains praise for its work. Attendees from multiple districts, with twenty seven schools in the county, anticipate larger enrollments and better pay funded by remaining money. Names of attendees from Albuquerque and nearby areas are listed.
A scattered update covers telegraphic markets with spots on spelter copper and lead, New York money market rates, and Chicago provisions. It also reports Kansas City live stock prices, Then a United Hebrew Trades conspiracy note and assorted local notices including swimming club parties and city officials in Carbon City and Gallup with court arguments.
A compact item notes a rough day at a laundry company Raandry Co. with the casino reference to Little Lord Fauntleroy in the headline tone.
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