Albuquerque Changes Noted by Nickerson in 1907 Rail Era
H. F. Nickerson, former Santa Fe official, describes Albuquerque’s growth from adobe huts and a single hotel to a metropolitan city with expanding freight yards, round house, and shops. He and George D. Cook travel through New Mexico en route to New York, anticipating continued rail-driven development and the Sierra Madre Pacific line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Old Town
Southwea
Seeey
Santa Fe Railroad
H. Ft
The
Rio Grande, Sierra Madre & Pacific Railroad
Manger
Mexican Central Railway
Santa Fe
Nickerson
Ald
Enat
Tam
Mr. Nickerson
New York
Ahumada
George D. Cook
Cook & Co
UN Junt
Denver
Santa
Ta Fe
Mexican Central
Rio Grande, Serra Madre & Pacific Road
Central Mexicano Lines
Pa Loum
New Mexico
Mr. Cook
Round House
Moexico
Sierra Madre & Pacific
Col
Wm. ©. Greene
Colonel Greene
Greene
Cananea
Mexico
H Paso
Missouri after Gould railroads in merger dispute
Jefferson City May 2. The state seeks to dissolve a merger of Gould interests in railroads. The supreme court heard demurrers to the information filed by Attorney General Hadley. A decision is expected within thirty days. Also an employment notice seeks agents for Colorado National Life Assurance Company with territory in New Mexico and Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Our
Gould
Supreme Court
Hadley
Colorado National Life Assurance Company
New Mexico
Arizona
Prewitt
Special matinee at the casino for Fun in a Boarding School
A special matinee is announced for tomorrow at the casino showing Fun In a Boarding School. Tickets and venue details are listed for local patrons seeking an early show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudon
Vann's
Tasino
Guetta
Telegraphic Market Quotations and Local Notes
Quotations from F J Grat Co on New York stocks with copper and steel shares. London markets firm, copper strong under Tinbo leader. Local cattle and hog markets, Chicago livestock and produce price closes. Government dredging circular limits eight hour workday for river and harbor projects after supreme court ruling.
City Health Board Expands Authority Over Backyard Burials
The city board of health agreed to bolster the health officer’s enforcement of the health ordinance. Debates focused on homeowners burying dead cats or dogs in backyards and the depth required to prevent disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
City Health Officer
Quiet Memorial Day Closures and City Happenings
Probate clerk’s office closes for Memorial Day. A freight car burned near the brewery overnight. cause unknown. Barber shops close on Decoration Day May 10. Rainfall totals inch and a half. Rio Grande level steady. Opera troupe performances loom with Fisher Opera Company arrivals and seat sales at Matson’s Book Store. Knights of Columbus meet at Elis Hall. Funeral for Cisdero Martinez held in Santa Barbara. Santa Fe Park expanse purchased for a baseball park. grandstand planned by mid-June. American Lumber Co to give concert at Robinson Park Thursday night. wind cancellation noted for Sunday. Masonic reception at Temple Lodge well attended. John C. Fisher’s company arrives from El Paso. seats for Fisher Company sales indicate near sell-out. Decoration Day matinee lead Floradora. Pedestrian crowd warned about crossing Gold Ave and Second St. swimming guidance and drainage urged. City street and water projects advance. uptown freight yard work slated for weekend start. water plant tie-in affects roundhouse area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur BE
Walker
V. Jaaper
Anton
Rio Grande
Railroad Avenue
Broadway
Mrs. Fiske
Fisher Opera
Fisher Opera Company
Matson’s
Knights of Columbus
Elis’ Hall
Martin Higan
Arisona
Cisdero Martines
Old Town
Church of San Felipe de
Lamber Co
Bats
Robinson Park
T Ea
Masonic Hall
Temple Lodge No. A. F. & A.M
John C. Fisher
Albuquerque
el Paso
Gallup Schools Close Friday Commencement In Opera Hour
Gallup high school to close Friday with commencement exercises at five o clock. Graduation highlights include invocation by WS Hugeett and performances by Cornet and Bolo Belected. The hour and program details are announced for the Gallup community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup High
Acheo
WS. Hugeett Cornet
Mespacr
Graduation Program Highlights Concert and Diplomas
The school program lists vocal solos and piano pieces by students including Katherine Diana Brown and Ethel Vivian Morris. Henrietta Augusta Willmonider and John Earl Grafus perform pieces amid a ceremony with Superintendent W. H. Docker presenting diplomas. The event features a Benediction and a procession of graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Winders
Musi Seresse
Katherine Diana Brown
Kiel
Miks Mary MeVicker
Henrietta Augusta
Willimaer
Vivian’ Morr
Paul Wachy
Florence Hichardson
W. HC Docker
Ethel Vivian Morris
Katherine Diana . Brown
John Earl Grafus
Littlan
Martin Winders
Henrietta Auguata Will+ monider
Estancia Valley boom as homesteaders flood in
L Bachman of Estancia with Charles M. Chaney and J J Goetz report strong farming expansion in Torrance County. Texas Oklahoma and Kansas families settle near town, steam plows arrive, artesian wells and irrigation ditched planned, apples and crops hold despite cold, sheep sound. County courthouse funds also on deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estancia
L. ©. Bachman
Charles M. Chaney
J. J. Goetz
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Torrance County
Sean ‘Ec & Hew
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saratoga Expec
A. A. Keen
Grand Recorder
A. M
Fone
Albany
Alpheus A. Keen
N. M
Knight
Knight ‘MacArthur
Hanjeean
Southwestern Excursion Bureau
Saratoga, Springs
N. Y
Topeka & Santa Pe Ral
Chicago
Rock Inland
Pactic J Railway
Minouri
Pacific-tron
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Hannegan
Foster N. Marie
Caye
State Dept. of Excise
Albany, N
Arthur Everlil
Saratoga
Air Knights
Hotel Arriva
the Alvarado
M. Segal
Philadelphia
Mes. Ford
Laguna
B.D. Goff
Manhattan
Nevada
H. A. Berit
York
J. Hy Zadeck
Ralph E. Twitchell
Las Vegas
George Sherrord
Salt Lake
Utah
JK Young
A. M. Bogg
North Carolina
B. ON. Davis
F. Schmidt
Harry G. Wilson
P. W. Zimmerman
Law and Wife
San Francisco
Henry Conrad
Laperee
Mich
G. L. Patter
Ado Springe
Winsup Link
John
Hanlon
S. Sutherland
A. M. Skinner
AL Keanne Savoy
Bubb
Waire
Dudley Digs
Wisconsin
Fisher Company
Metropolite
Wad Farmony
Toronto
Canada
Wo Morgan
San Leandro
Cal
J. Foard Logan
Ida Inman
Tee
Walton’s Drug Store
Gope's
Rataload
Ce Montes
Stotady Caltwell
D . W. McDonald
G. K. Warren Post
Red Men's Hall
Gold Avenue
Togeth
Woman's Relief Corps
Algo
Mabe
Val Tla
Thi We
Joan
Heller Corpa
Missouri
Gould Railroads
Reyts & Dowdell
Telegraphic
F. J. Grat & Co
Burnett Building
Cotonysis Ceereer
American Smelters
American Car Foundry
Atchison
Anaconda
Baltimore
Ginio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Paeule Ces
Colorado
Great Western
Ohio
N. Ore Cita
Louisville
Sgalville
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk
Northern Pacific
Ontario and Western
Rock Sling
Southern Pacific
Butte
Calumet
Sata Fe Copper Helvetia
Shannon
Old Dominion
London
New York Central
West
Thomas P. Jordan
Equitable Life
Brooklyn
Keneas City
Bouthern
Chicago Livestock
Reeves Faa
Western
Spelter
St. Louis
Sopper Dall
Washington
Taft Has & Kinowh
Conker
Second Street
Perth
Gallup
Conor Roberts
Albuquerque Business College
Albuquerque, N. M
Albert Faber
Staab Building
Estangia Valley
Bachman
South First Street
Morelli
Me Ork Guar
West Gold
Bath
Co-Operative Realty C.O
J. E. Elder
Armijo Building
Henry
Lucca
the Champion Grocery Co
Matteucce Bros
W. Tijeras Ave
Albuquerque Carriage Co
Tijeras Road
West Railroad
Bank OF Commerce
Santa. Fe
Savoy Hotel C
Colorado Telephone Co
Rio
J.C. Baldridge
Sherwin-Williams
First Street
Coal Ave
New Mex
J. Korber & CO
Wquerque, N. N
North Second ST
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!