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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
4
The Albuquerque Citizen argues that coal consumption is vital to cities, with one third of national coal usage by a few dense urban centers. It warns a strike would halt industry, raise prices, and harm millions, endorsing compulsory arbitration before disputes escalate.
The New Mexican argues for statehood by citing rising agricultural activity. It notes 41 percent of the territory’s workers are in farming, compares New Mexico to the broader state of fitness, and presents census-linked data showing farm numbers, land area, and farm product values surging since 1890. It forecasts continued advancement toward the 1910 census, highlighting agriculture, horticulture, and stock raising.
The piece discusses an ocean steamship service from San Pedro to Honolulu and argues for new commercial routes and harbor development. It warns that railways may hinder free movement, urges competition to benefit all regions, and criticizes restrictive railroad power while noting public interest in fair press and governance.
King of grains corn issues a proclamation for Seed Grain Day in schools across the land. Students test germination, collect 100 kernels, compare varieties, and report results to school authorities. Prizes and harvest festivals are offered by Colorado Minnesota and other states to boost grain yields and profits.
A Philadelphia Telegram report details a tense, informal encounter on a Broad Street car where a bulky stranger presses the reporter against a window and insists on secrecy. The exchange reveals the journalist’s caution about publishing, while the man’s cheerful tone and remarks about the old town imply a broader, uneasy curiosity about growing change.
Albuquerque notes report incorporation papers filed for American Food Products with 2 5 million capitalization. Invited attendees prepare for a Surety Investment committee meeting. Mapes buys Puehl Undertaking mirrors and to open new parlors. Prolonged talk about Santa Fe yards relocation remains unsettled with officials silent on timing.
Local residents Masters and Mary R. Gross visited the probate court and paid the fee to secure a license to wed. Masters, formerly a clerk at Mehring Furniture, plans to open a home furnishing store on Gold Avenue on March 6. His fiancée has been a dressmaker in the city and lives in the Armijo building above the Phoenix dry goods store.
The Harwood Home completes ten years of work with anniversary exercises last Tuesday. About 65 girls are enrolled, with constant attendance. The capable faculty, despite bad weather, welcomed many visitors. Handiwork and culinary displays impressed attendees. Refreshments were served by the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Fire Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Yarchow, superintendent in charge, is an experienced and successful manager.
D L Walker a well known cattleman from Dragoon Summit lost his right eye after a fragment of barbed wire flew up while he cut wire. The fragment caused severe injury and he was operated on Saturday afternoon. He was taken to Tucson General Hospital, where doctors performed the operation successfully.
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