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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
1
The Citizen reports a strong push for joint statehood, arguing it lowers election costs and expands wealth and health prospects. It cautions trusts and papers against stoking prejudice while noting potential tax shifts, land grants, and the impact on education and regional growth.
The Georgia state fair opened in Atlanta promising extraordinary exhibits and wide appeal. Secretary Weldon asserted visitors would find something interesting for every man, woman and child, with the corn raising contest highlighted as a peculiar feature amid other novelties.
Idaho politics is a clash of anti Mormon sentiment led by Senator Fred Dubois, labor influenced by the Western Federation of Miners, and Governor Gooding facing a split electorate. The race centers on Dubois fate in the senate, the fate of the anti Mormon American party, and the heat of the Moyer and Haywood case with labor pushing for closure and reform.
Mrs. James Billinslea, widow of a telegraph operator slain in the Manzano Mountain murder, describes two days in a lonely camp four miles from civilization. She recalls seeing two Mexican men accompany the group, the tense wait for her husband and companion, and the discovery of the two bodies after shots on the mountain. The narrative ends as she recounts the day’s events and the men’s suspicious behavior before the article continues on page four.
Chicago reports a record rush for the first world championship game between two Chicago teams. Over 12000 general admission tickets sold out in two hours despite noon opening. Weather was cloudy with a slight snow. Roche replaces Davis at short for the Americans. Altrock starts for the Americans. Nationals 2, Americans 1. Brooklyn hosts annual New York State Christian Endeavor convention with 2500 societies attending. notable speakers include Rev Francis B Clark D D L S T Broughton and Rev J Vance. Ira Sankey appears as song leader. The convention runs through Oct 11 and aims to be the most significant of its kind.
El Paso reports from Jalisco state that heavy floods along the Santiago river have claimed twenty five lives. The disaster also struck Tepic and other areas, with widespread destruction. In Kansas Marysville and Summerfield near here report fires and ruin, five Summerfield business houses burned as the fire rages.
Washington dispatch reports Captain G A Bicknell says Pensacola naval station and nearby military personnel have met storm sufferers needs and no Red Cross relief will be required.
Reports from Sault Ste Marie today say northwest gale and snowstorm sweeping Lake Superior country. The dangerous conditions are caused by snow on the lake and high winds impacting navigation and coastal areas.
Findlay Ohio reports a jury in a Standard Oil Company anti trust case was secured in one hour fifty minutes with a recess to 1:30 p.m. The trial involves conspiracy against trade in violation of state laws. Penalties include a fine up to 5,000 or six to twelve months in prison. John D Rockefeller was originally a party but granted a separate status. he is not expected to testify.
A Paris dispatch reports the sultan was shot in the abdomen by a jealous Kurdish woman. The bullet was removed by a German doctor, and the sultan endured the operation without chloroform. This illness tale follows sensational claims in Constantinople with the Syrian beauty at the center.
Chicago October ninth reports the twenty sixth annual National Farmers association gathering with delegates from across the United States. Notable speakers include James Sheakley on Alaskan agriculture, Gifford Pinchot on forestry, Joseph Randall on water transportation for farming, David Rankin on business methods, L Whitney Watkins on the same theme, and Sargeant on immigration and labor. Governor Cummins weighs farm government recognition.
Washington reports raise questions on who created the Salton Sea as diversion attempts threaten 400 miles of shoreline and 2 000 square miles of potential spread. Diplomatic talks suspend while Mexico and the United States seek river control. Supreme Court delays Kansas Colorado water case and extends pleading time amid constitutional questions. Bear coal land grants to the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad loom over future rulings.
In Bernalillo County a jury trial determines if Anna Martinez and Jose Ignacio Salazar are liable for $1000 to Amelia B. de Herrera for entering her sickroom without proper warrant and trespass. The case centers on a search tied to missing clothes and a warrant deemed unauthorized.
Special to The Evening Citizen Deming New Mexico October 9 the largest encampment of Odd Fellows in New Mexico was established here yesterday by District Deputy Grand Master Samuel Vann the grand lodge organized this morning a large attendance is here from across the territory the election of grand officers will be held this afternoon with voting open to all Odd Fellows
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