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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
5
Judge Abbott, interviewed in his chambers, says he came to New Mexico as Roosevelt appointee and will abstain from political contests, including voting. He expresses interest in the statehood decision and wishes the people of New Mexico and Arizona the best outcome under their judgment.
Colonel WW M Berger, a Belen real estate agent, says work started yesterday on a fifty one stall round house in Belen to be completed with haste. Grand Bros. hold the Rio Puerco extension contract and may arrive soon with their outfit to push the project. The town also sees a sprinkler wagon, a new Turnstate store and harness shop, and other improvements.
Special Correspondence Gallup N M June 21 Gallups second annual picnic will be held Sunday June 24 at Ketner in the Zuni mountains near the same spot as last year with railroad train service provided by Santa Fe to carry residents to the pine woods. About 150 people attended last year and organizers expect a similar turnout. The American Lumber Company railroad reaches deep into the woods providing cool surroundings year round and a 20 ticket guarantee supports the special train for a full day in the mountains.
A former Albuquerque lunch wagon operator who disappeared from his railroad avenue and Second street wagon near the Bank of Commerce reemerges. He had left a note threatening suicide in the muddy Rio Grande, but police found no body. His wife, once in failing wealth, is dead. He now lives publicly as a gay bachelor and shows no wish to drown himself.
Percy FE a general manager and consulting engineer for Nag aho Gold Mining company arrived from Bland and notes two shifts working underground in Lone Star mine. The district fears a general awakening as the back of the mining pocket is heard through Bland canyon from Wood Berry to Albemarle canyon. A serial tramway is planned from Lone Star over Bland to old Bland, advancing plans for the mine site and related developments.
A fragment from The Casing recounts a stage rehearsal with lovers amid banter on warmth and performance. In a separate note, a brief public item seeks a five man bowling team to beat the Affidavits at the West Bowing Alleys.
In a suit by Anna Jasper against Mira M. Walson and others the court held the contract of sale through agent Fleischer valid and binding, canceling deeds to Walker and others and vesting title in Jasper. Judge Abbott also presided in a road dispute over an eight and a half acre parcel owned by W. B. Childers, where American Lumber seeks a crossing stopped after fencing.
A chaotic clipping reports James Flood a Phoenix grocer jailed after resisting arrest amid threats to a building owner. Judge Barhet demanded his promise to avoid trouble. Flood refused, six men restrained him. Also mentions J A Holmanist from Chicago visiting, and local ad lines for Jaffa Grocery and Sedgwick Creamery.
The Bernalillo County Teachers Institute enjoyed its first week with twenty attendees including Miss Fergusson, Minda Stutrad, and Francisco Perea. Visitors ranged from Mrs. Vance of the Albuquerque Indian school to Miss Ada Vaughn, Furn Ridley, and Felipe Hubbell as sessions ran daily from 9 to 12:30 led by Prof. Stroup and Prof. Asplund. The model primary class taught by Miss Willey featured fourteen children and emphasized reading lessons, observed by institute teachers.
The Clove Observer notes a lone fire escape in the new Raynolds building and urges prompt action on a fire escape ordinance amid hotel and lodging house safety concerns. It mentions arrests in police court and local business ads, reflecting urban issues and summer heat.
Telegraphic market notes from St. Louis list Spelter prices and a steady wool market in June. Spelter figures appear alongside wool prices for Territory and Western mediums with ranges noted for fine and common grades.
Closing prices and quotations from Chicago and New York markets, including wheat, corn, rye, oats, cattle, sheep, and stock figures. Notable notes mention Charles E. Tripler’s death in Liberty New York and a Casino fire destruction in Santa Cruz California with related prices and events.
Santa Fe prepares for the dedication of its new Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday. Rev Buelel of the University of Denver will deliver principal addresses at both services. The brick edifice, built about a year ago, has recently had interior renovations completed.
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