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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1906
Page
1
Russia permitted a congress composed of liberals to meet in Finland. The assembly, described as liberal, convened to discuss policy and potential cooperation, reflecting Kremlin engagement with reformist factions during the period.
St. Petersburg dispatch reports the government allowing a congress meeting in Finland while warning against any gathering in St. Petersburg. Constitutional democrats prepare for parliamentary elections amid splits among Octob erists and regenerationists. A royal marriage is arranged between Grand Duke Michael and Princess Patricia of Connaught.
A mobile mob formed from sixty men met Sheriff Powers near Richardson's switch and seized two negroes charged with assault. They hanged the prisoners on the spot, removing them from the sheriff as they transported them from Birmingham for trial.
Garfield New Oct. The Frances Mohawk company paid a dividend today of five cents a share, totaling $45,000. This marks the quickest profit distribution in the region since the company was organized last June and has operated a Mohawk lease. The Frances Mohawk also claimed the richest ore shipment from the Mohawk to date.
The William Andrews Club headquarters in the N T Armijo building opens to members at 7 40 PM this evening with cordial invitations to attend at any time. Guests may enjoy tables and papers, and a list of members shows between zero and one thousand names enrolled. Ridgeway's Weekly launches across fourteen cities from New York to San Francisco today, a militant national weekly by Ridgeway Thayer, sparking literary world interest.
San Francisco relief officials unveil plans to house thousands of homeless refugees in two and three room dwellings at $100 to $160, with options for rental and eventual ownership. A new Geary Street relief warehouse stocks vast food and supply reserves to shelter families this winter.
Brockton October 6 A muster of firemen brings over six thousand in uniform lining up for grand display. Rhode Island contingents from Providence Pawtucket Central Falls Albion Narragansett and others attend. Ten water prizes total 1126 with a special prize for the farthest distance. Boston Springfield Fall River and Lowell send top companies.
The American Motor Car Manufacturers association met at its headquarters before the Vanderbilt race to allocate seats for the seventh annual automobile show at Grand Central Palace on December 10. Members will attend the races today with reserved bows on the official stand secured by the officers.
Special to The Evening Citizen Helen, N. M., Oct. 6 James Billingsley and John McClough, Colorado prospectors, were killed in the Montoxy mountains four miles south of Sate Station on the Eastern way. Two Mexican men, Carlos Suis and Eliseo Vallea, lured them with water and minerals, then shot them while the men carried water. The bodies were found with bullet wounds. McClough was shot in the back and Billingsley died after fleeing about 100 yards. The suspects confessed and were sent to Socorro jail, with trial set for December.
The Municipal Club opened for the season in New York and stayed open tonight. The September 29 opening was postponed due to the unveiling of the Washington statue at Williamsburg Bridge plaza. Members toured the harbor invited by the dock department to inspect Chelsea improvement and the new Lloyd piers, then dined on return.
The University football team, based in Justin, Texas, faces the United States regular army team from Wyort Sam Hueston in a key early season game. The university squad has been practicing since September 2, aiming to prepare for today’s clash.
Stockholders of Southern Railway met in Richmond today and reelected the old directors as routine business was handled. In Macon Georgia the Successful Livestock Show drew heavy farmer and stockman participation with a strong information program and speakers from Georgia Alabama and South Carolina. Dairy care and hogs topped the topics during the session.
France clinched its third auto speed race title with seventeen cars in competition representing four nations including America France Italy and Germany.
New York October 6 The Vanderbilt Cup race on Long Island drew famed drivers from around the world racing at high risk to win the prize. Lineis Navarre JF Shepard and others arrived. Heath and Tracy attracted attention with fast cars. Bets favor France and limit American entries.
Seventeen cars from America France Italy and Germany began the Vanderbilt Cup road race on Long Island a 297.1 mile course. Louis Wagner led early but tire trouble and crashes affected the field with Elliot Shepard causing a fatal spectator injury.
Navy Day events in Atlantic City feature three admirals and three captains with Secretary Bonaparte delivering the address. Admiral Coghlan General Horace Porter Judge Allen Endicott and others attend as the observance emphasizes naval power and a nonpolitical show of support for the president's policy following a naval review at Oyster Bay.
Secretary Root and Governor Magoon meet with President Roosevelt to discuss Cuban policy as Magoon prepares to assume office in Havana. General Bell accompanies him, while Taft orders 6500 expeditionary troops to Cuba and relays no immediate troop reductions.
New York reports a major customs dispute over cotton cloth duties under the Dingley act. The case, George Riggs & Co. v government, tests the schedule. appeals may shift rates for fancy weaves. The solicitor general and importer counsel lead the arguments as thousands of protests await resolution.
The Democratic State Central Convention meets Tremont Temple with full county representation. Moran candidacy stirs conservatives who fear calamity if Moran runs. Douglas may be urged to return, but he has not signaled a reconsideration. Moran vows to win, conservatives rally for glory.
The thirty third annual convention of the New York Women’s Christian Temperance Union opens in Norwich October 6 at the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs Mary J Weaver leads consecration and prayer. Mrs Frances W Graham will deliver the state address Friday evening. Belle Kearney of Mississippi is slated to speak Monday evening. A Young Men’s Christian Temperance Union conference meets Thursday.
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