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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1906
Page
5
Tonight the juniors entertain seniors with an invitation party on campus. Tomorrow features class day exercises and the alumni banquet by invitation. Friday night in Hike theater Dr W E Garrison will deliver the formal commencement address.
Promoters of a proposed electric street railway in the Highlands plan to raise 15000 to 16000 by local subscriptions with half funded by promoters and half by Highlands property owners. They claim to need 80000 in total to complete line from Bet Railroad Avenue taking several routes, and vow to start within 30 days of subsidy and franchise approval, despite potential opposition from the Traction company. Other county notes report dyke work completion certificates for Alameda and Atties, with ongoing bridge delays from material shortages and a planned site visit Sunday.
The University of New Mexico annual oratorical contest crowned J Ralph Tascher as winner amid a crowded Hike Theater. Tascher earned a $20 prize from local sponsors while Lillian Hoggett and Binoud Albright tied for runner up honors. Agnes McCallum Joan of Ape and Atlantis Keller also competed as judges prepared final placements.
Chequita, the doll lady, travels with her husband on train No 2 to Albuquerque. She stands 26 inches tall and weighs 28 pounds at 38 years old, while her husband is about six times her size. They previously wowed crowds at the Pan-American exposition and tour the Pacific coast carnival circuit before heading to Toledo, Ohio. Chequita is said to be the smallest woman in the world, born in Gobu and raised in Mexico.
Hon T B Catron, newly elected mayor of Statate and current school board member, is accused by The New Mexican of holding two offices contrary to law. The article cites Section 1567 and Section 2496 of the Compiled Laws, outlining that board members cannot also serve on town councils and that mayors are part of the city council as corporate authority.
Three Pueblo men were chained in Bernalillo after being charged with out of season deer killing near Socorro County. Sheriff Leandra Baca oversaw the detainment, while territorial police claim the Indians resisted arrest. Attorne y AJ Abbott secured bonds to free one group, and questions arise over permits tied to a local Indian school superintendent’s prior approval. Police say two more suspects remain at large as authorities pursue the band.
Bernalillo County District Court opened proceedings over two allegations against A. Hubbell as county treasurer. The suits claim misappropriation totaling 6715.57 and 557.71, sourced from receipts to the county school superintendent during 1902 to 1904. The actions involve the Bernalillo cahoot fund and payments for services and teacher examinations.
Wool growers in New Mexico will start marketing their spring clip around May 25 in Albuquerque. Lambing runs April 10 to end of May and output is expected to be similar to 1905 with prices not as high as last year, though some experts foresee a sturdy market for wool from the current season.
Surprise resignation of W H Cheatham sent shock through Alvarado as he wired to Fred Harvey headquarters in Kansas City and accepted the Busby hotel job at South McAllister in Indian Territory. His departure, effective when a successor arrives, ends three years of leading the Alvarado as its popular manager amid considerable local regret.
Sunday gatherings at the Alvarado spotlight Mr. and Mrs. Cheatham. They have become key figures in Albuquerque society with major events hosted at the hotel run by Busby, the McAllister coal king. Cheatham expects to depart for McAllister within two weeks, previously managing the Cantanda hotel at Laguras.
A Albuquerque man sent his son to mail a letter with two pennies. The boy returned claiming he saved two cents by slipping their letter into a wall mail slot. Police court reports include a drunkenness fine and a peace bond case, plus a man reporting a missing pocketbook with a $10 money order and a $10 check.
Burglars entered the Grant building General merchandise store of Weiller and Benjamin after hours. They pried rear door latch, stole $1.50 in change, jewelry missing some cheap watches and rings. Key left on nail, investigators pursue multiple clues.
Fragmented rental and exchange notices list two light keeping rooms with air conditioning after May 5 at 702 East Balloon Lane. Also mention of a Columbia street telephone cot condition and silver avenue address with references to a quake and fire story. Orton left at Brigga's drug store corner of Free mind and Gold avenue.
This afternoon four special sessions were held at 4 o clock in the City Clerk office to reconsider last Monday's motion to erect two city buildings. The likely outcome is that the plan will be rescinded in favor of a single large building housing all city departments.
Spelter and lead closing prices in St Louis and New York copper futures firm on May 4 9 and 4. Wheat and corn futures quoted May July prices with varied percentages. Stock quotations list major United States Steel Atchison and others. Kansas City cattle and sheep receipts show steady to lower values with prices for steers cows and feeders and range sheep.
A reader note published in The Evening Citizen quotes Mrs Houswell denying teasing of a dog bite incident involving Ray Russell. The letter also mentions past local biting events and a street scene with city officers, plus humorous sketches and a dish of pickle and onions at a social gathering.
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