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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
4
The Albuquerque Citizen scoffs at claims that water pipes are openly viewable. It questions the need for special excavations and criticizes supporters of selling the water plant for 250000, arguing the deal benefits the company and its organ while burdening future voters.
The article surveys 19th century and modern spelling reform movements funded by Carnegie noting past efforts and current efforts to alter English spelling. It discusses historical examples such as Sir Thomas More and Chaucer, and the idea that reform should follow consistent rules rather than phonetic spelling while acknowledging past simplifications like dropping k in public and eliding from savior.
The article praises a Supreme Court ruling against the paper trust, stating a corporation cannot claim humanity to dodge incriminating evidence. It notes Standard Oil is an alias for Rockefeller and Rogers, and critiques treating a corporation as a person. It also covers statehood debates, newspaper opinions, and the resignation of H. Bursum as territorial penitentiary superintendent.
An old panelist argues that public morality is rising as corruptions are exposed and newspapers lead with steadfast moral teachings. He asserts most office holders and businesspeople are honest, and that the nation’s democracy remains sound despite upheavals. He concludes with faith that God is in heaven.
In the thirteenth district thrashing out six proposals the Hard Coal Miners and Operators rejected all but the current system. Proposals include one year recognition for A W of AL open shop eight hour day uniform wage scales sliding scale prices and abolition of the present board with three district boards. Also rejected were monthly union assessments and other miscellaneous items as to weighing car sizes and dead work.
An essay argues that if love ends a marriage, the law should not force separation and calls for education to reform morals. It critiques divorce legislation as unnatural and urges fathers and mothers to improve training, noting women have long shouldered homemaking duties.
Local items report a city election registration, church society meetings, social farewells for Miss Tascher and Chicago bound guests, lectures by Prof Hadley, an Elks opera appearance, and a Red Men hall reception. Postal and transport notes include a Barnett building fire scare and a duck-hunting party return.
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