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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1906
Page
4
The Albuquerque Citizen reports in certain city sections that water rates would rise if the bond issue 15 fails. Officials urge residents not to heed rumors, noting the water company is currently charging maximum rates.
The Citizens urge against purchasing the water plant for 300000, citing hydraulic expert Dr Jones and local figures who question cheaper city water. They argue the existing system cannot meet future needs without costly reconstruction and warn of inflated bond plans and opaque company figures.
The piece argues the water works plant cannot meet demand or fire protection needs and must be rebuilt. Dr Jones, a hydraulic engineer, says reconstruction approaches the cost of a new plant, making the offer to sell undesirable yet pursued to avert ongoing charges.
Residents question the cited 20 000 for the plant and 60 040 for extension, worried the city council could be bound to pay extra for unitemized extensions and improvements. The Citizen warns the contract may require the city to cover all future extensions, raising concerns about costs and project scope.
Citizens press the water company for definite facts about the plant the city plans to fit. The demands and figures have stalled the discussion as officials work through cost reports and expert analyses, including partial funding of an expert report.
A brief reminiscence recalls the Danish king's childhood and the bond with Hans Andersen. It notes the king’s sister became Queen of England and the royal family’s shared affection for fairy tales told by Andersen and cherished by Frederick, Alex, and future generations.
Special Correspondence reports Canada plans to redeem about one million dollars in American silver money circulating in Canada. Canadians, displeased with exchange costs, will no longer use Uncle Sam’s coinage as Ottawa moves toward a new Canadian mint nearing completion.
The article discusses plants suitable for shaded garden areas. It highlights wilt flowers like Solon seal, canterbury bells, violets, and others as well as native annuals and hardy perennials. It notes many cultivated flowers thrive in protected, well drained shade and recommends forget me nots and Queen Victoria variety for color.
The text lists scattered figures and anachronistic notes about Beypt population on July 1, 1004, with 9,447 forehenere and 1,086,128 natives, plus nomadic Redoubi figures. It also cites 42,800 students across Germany’s twenty-two universities and mentions Berlin with a fraction of its former size.
A crowded matinee at the Elks theater featured Mr. Hanford as Shylock with Mrs. Hanford as Portia and a strong supporting cast. The performance drew praise for Hanford’s deep study of the role and for Dromah Hanford’s Portia, while the later program promises The Taming of the Shrew tonight.
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