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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
2
Ambassadors Creel AC accepts the nomination. The Enterprise notes a plan to inaugurate a new local night train between Torreon and El Paso on the Mexican Central March 17. The service aims to divert local business from the through train to improve overall efficiency.
Hon Enrique Creel Mexican ambassador to the United States announces his race for governor of Chihuahua state. A telegram from Washington confirms his nomination. the Central Club of Chihuahua endorses him and signals no likely opposition. The term runs from October 4, 1907 to October 11, 1911.
A circular from Epes Randolph of the Harriman roads in Mexico announces that two new sections of the Cananea Yaqui River and Pacific railroad extension will open to general traffic on February 20 1907. The lines run Corral south to Valderrain toward Navaca and Alamos and toward Comuripa. Valderrain becomes Mayo river points station and Buena Vista serves Comuripa and Yaqui river beyond.
The state government halted the Chuviscar river dam project to increase city water supply. Contractor W. A. Hird stopped work on Thursday, with hopes the stoppage is temporary during the dry season. Officials fear unexpected foundation costs may worsen the situation.
The article notes the 1906 Mexican cotton crop for market shows a small yield, estimated around 96,000 bales, marking a decline from the prior year’s larger crop. The discussion reflects early 20th century agricultural output and market expectations.
An advertised patent remedy named the vegetable Cyclone Blood Purifier claims to restore rich blood and strength. It prescribes Ut Plaid extract Dandelion Compound Karyon one half ounce, Sursaparilla syrup three papers, and a shake with Cenapoontul doves after meals and at night. The note urges readers to obtain ingredients from pharmacies at small cost and to try the concoction.
The text notes a cotton surplus due to low Laguna rainfall and a high 1905 crop, with prices of Mexican cotton uncertain amid US crop estimates. It then details Marina Mines in Mexico, an English company owning Cuadras and Marina mines near Parral, employing about seventy workers, with recent high grade ore strikes. The shaft reaches 500 feet, levels yield silver, lead, copper and gold.
The Mexican Geographical and Statistical society studies La Bandera de Tguala noting its imperial crown and inscription Religion Independence and Union. A commission led by Rev. Vicente de P. Andrade examines its features. Separate items report 200 pertenencias bonded for 81,250,000 pesos and real estate options in Santa Eulalia involving Lorenzo Arellano Salvador Arellano and Alberto V. Garcia. Dean's Ointment advertises relief for piles. Canadian Northern seeks 1200 miles of Ontario branches and a Buffalo passenger venture and company.
Washington March 14 agitation to finish the Capitol frieze resumes. The last scene shows the Mexican war era, with Cosugeni’s son as the continuing artist. Jurisdiction seeks a fitting subject, with Panama canal proposed as a modern alternative. Bryce and Mrs Bryce met officials after senate ceremonies, facilitating a notable introduction with Senator Foraker and Representative Bennett.
The story notes Great Britain sends its first plain Mr. ambassador and mocks diplomatic formality. It then discusses a naval bill amendment funding steel forgings for a navy yard, aimed at boosting yard employment and cutting costs. Union machinists lobby a yes vote, threatening to expose congressmen to organized labor pressure.
Eller's big show the King of the Cattle Ring featuring actors and musicians of ability promises excitement and comedy. Attend the performance in Albuquerque on March 18. Plus an ad for Dr Shoop Health Coffee, touting a coffee substitute sold by GN Brigham.
The piece urges readers to examine their own faults through a caricature showing a conceited man. It argues that acknowledging flaws is essential to improvement and that a perfect, unchanging self is a danger to the individual and society.
A mixed note of sales items includes cattle horses bread goods nails and a health ad. Items mention 7 sale lines with contact names and addresses in multiple streets and offices. Also references a testimonial for Buck sen s Arnica Salve priced 25c by local dealers.
The panama hat ranks with cof fer, gold, hides, tobacco and rubber in Colombia and is chiefly produced in Cundinamarca Tolima Antioquia and Santander. Thousands of peasant women hand weave it, exchanging hats for provisions or clothing. Fibers from the Jipjapa palm are processed by boiling and air drying before weaving into hats. Prices range from 15 to 40 cents for raw straw, with four to fifteen days required to make a hat depending on quality. The finest hats, like the Sama and Savas, command higher prices in local trade.
City of Albuquerque announces an election on April 16 1907 to decide the issuance of Thirty Thousand dollars in bonds to fund a city building. Voting places include city hall and local offices with owners subject to taxation eligible to vote. The document bears Mayor Frank McKee’s seal and attestation by Harry F. Lee.
A dense listing of medical, dental, undertaker, architectural, and service providers in Albuquerque New Mexico. Includes Dr J K Kraft Dr R L Hust homeopathic physician pharmacist notes notary public architects and other trades. Also mentions a health ad for Electric Hitters and a beauty and hair treatment practitioner Mrs Bambini with extensive offerings.
Interior Department notice dated February 28 1907 states Vicente Herrera of Chili New Mexico filed to prove residence and cultivation for Homestead Entry No 0 with parcels in section 6 and 7 township 8 north range 1 east. Hearing set before H W Otero Albuquerque April 8 1907. Witnesses named Francisco Garcia Lu s Martin Aurelio Rel Ignacio Herrera all of Chili New Mexico.
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