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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
4
A French finance proposal would base national revenue entirely on income, extending to rents, wages, profits, and pensions. The plan would tax day laborers and search homes for accurate returns, replacing taxes on lands, buildings, licenses, doors and windows, and other levies with a single system that could reach every citizen and raise about twenty million dollars.
The Denver Field and Farm reports that the federal government has revoked a ban on reservoir building along the Rio Grande and its Colorado tributaries. This reversal allows about a dozen reservoirs in the San Luis Valley and 200000 acres of land to be irrigated, boosting settlement and state prosperity. The change follows Mexico’s complaints and a prior halt on filings, with Senator Tefer advising to proceed. The valley’s development is expected to revive population and economic activity.
The Citizen warns that Republican power in New Mexico is at its most perilous point, urging unity and energetic party work. The piece laments internal discord, criticizes reformers, and emphasizes that compromise must not bow to minority influence, while Democrats celebrate the split and the need for a strong, united front.
The piece denounces reformers as self serving while praising the broad powers of a new law. It cites Francis Bacon on envy as a motive for political maneuvers and criticizes Republican prospects amid Democratic gains. The New Mexican notes mixed quality in recent territorial appointments.
Kansan Miller in Kansas reports from London Mark Lane market where grain and feed buyers meet. He notes Kansas flour gains respect as its wheat, flour quality and climate win customers worldwide, and urges seed selection and dry farming to keep Kansas as a global grain granary.
An 19th century court case examines the claim that romantic vows to give all one owns are mere hyperbole. Aguee Falley sues for alimony, arguing vows showed intent to transfer wealth to a sweetheart. The jury and higher court discuss whether such statements constitute binding promises or mere sentiment.
A 12 year old foster child Maria Martinez vanished from her home in Rarelas Sunday. Police believe she may still be in the city hidden by friends seeking her escape. The girl left with guardian's permission and mentioned meeting a young man named Romero in a park at Twelfth Street. She cannot provide Romero's first name, hindering leads.
Frank Thompson the wag picked up by police several days ago and ordered out of town is back in Albuquerque. He refuses to leave and keeps returning to the same quarters. Officers repeatedly escort him to the city limits, only for him to wander back. Today Officer Salazar gave him a ride to the city limits, then Thompson returned. He was sent to the county jail again. Thompson is described as a dope fiend, seeking any drug to quiet his nerves.
University previews two one act farces Mrs Bushby’s Pink Tea and Turn Him Out at Casio Friday night. Cast lists include Mrs Bushby Margaret Keleher Janet Bri Mrs Washby Ruth Goss and others with costumes and makeup in progress. A dozen actors and the Imperial Laundry Co sponsor a pink tea selling for a quarter.
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