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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
4
The Albuquerque Citizen analyzes the national money market affecting Albuquerque and Bernalillo counties. It notes scarce funds, high demand, and a potential 6 percent cap on city building bonds, with credit influence and broader U.S. liquidity shaping rates.
Washington reports an evolving stance on the Hamilton joint statehood bill and its chances in a potential vote. The New Mexican suggests both territories may prefer separate statehood, while acknowledging possible reconciliation if provisions satisfy locals. The paper plans to weigh the bill’s merits if it advances toward law.
The piece discusses hoped crop prosperity for wheat corn and cotton as a stabilizing factor for American commerce amid rate bill passage strikes and stock market shifts. It notes industrial power transmission advances and local civic fundraising efforts, including a fire department donation drive in Hiram and emerging concrete construction trends in San Francisco Oakland and Berkeley.
The article discusses the president's emphasis on a federal franchise license for corporations as part of a broader program. It notes planned railway rate regulation first, with inheritance and income tax debates ongoing, and cites Garfield and the Garfield commission as sources. The six core elements of federal licensing include licensing, reports, prohibition of interstate operation without license, protection of licensees, compliance requirements, and power to revoke with judicial appeal.
Commentary on Charles A Towne and Jamestown commemoration traces aging lawmakers and leaders across states. The Baltimore Sun notes Pettow Morgan Platt Dewey and others as examples, estimating generations since Jamestown and hinting at a nationwide anniversary observance.
The Fair Committee approved $1500 for a featured entertainment and allocated $1000 for a free class amusement company. A $500 purse for a Feast Exhibit was set, with plans to sign a carnival firm and arrange exhibits. Airship prospects were discussed, subscriptions were praised, and the group adjourned to a future meeting.
The Bernalillo grand jury investigates Pueblo Indian cases under territorial game laws. Multiple defendants from San Felipe and nearby areas face charges and await hearing as the term advances. Judge Alot expects further proceedings next week in Sandoval County.
A false statement circulated that a dyke breach occurred near Alameda. Julius Schulte, a merchant there, confirms by telephone there is no break along the dyke and the city dairy and milk trades are inspected and in good sanitary condition.
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