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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
1
President Roosevelt and party arrived in Raleigh to a loud crowd and a formal reception by the mayor and officials. They visited the fairgrounds, where he addressed about 40 000 people before departing by special train to Durham Greensboro and High Point.
In a capital speech the speaker lauds North Carolina’s growth, notes its textile strength, and warns that education and moral integrity underpin prosperity. He urges federal rail regulation and public oversight of railroads to curb private excess while preserving national unity and future well-being. The address stresses forest conservation and rational control of natural resources to safeguard water supplies and national welfare.
President Roosevelt plans a detailed message to Congress on railway rate legislation and the expansion of federal powers. He will likely advocate strengthening the Interstate Commerce Commission or creating a new court, and discuss federal control of insurance and campaign finance, plus other priorities including deficits, Panama Canal, tariffs, and foreign affairs.
A historical overview notes Congress ignoring prior recommendations yet signals rising concern. It cites McKinley Roosevelt and early 1900s push for data on Asia trade and a permanent American products display in China under government control. It discusses a suggested naval expansion toward battleships of 18000 and 16000 tons, contrasting with other nations building 38000 ton ships, and mentions last congress delaying plans to allow reevaluation.
Pittsburg Pa Oct 19 After an inquiry into the Enterprise National bank on Beaver avenue Allegheny the bank was found insolvent cashier T Lee Clarke longtime officer went home at midnight and shot himself dying at 2 30 this afternoon An hour before the bank was closed a comptroller telegram announced the bank doors shut and bank examiner John J Cunningham appointed receiver President Fred Gayner said Clarke loaned thousands to Pennsylvania politicians and endorsed a 50000 note Clarke was a heavy investor in Mexico and New Mexico mining stocks The crash is linked to failure to sell the Santa Fe Central to Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway and to ongoing expansion plans. President Ripley of Santa Fe commented the purchase failed due to price and noted Pittsburg banks not involved unless funding the road.
New York reports a $10,000 diamond robbery from the wife of George W. Hoadley at Buckingham hotel last Tuesday. A former bell boy and waiter were arrested for the theft. A $75,000 necklace vanished from Wm. J Scheer jewelers. later found. Bridgeport, Conn. Edward George Cunliffe, wanted for a $101,000 Adams Express cash theft in Pittsburgh, was arrested and offered to return with officers to recover the money.
James D. Lucas, noted mine expert and Low Cerrillos district operator, is in the city but plans to depart for Prescott tonight. He says mining activity in the southwest has surged, with New Mexico and Arizona districts once dull now revived, and expects several years of prosperity as outside money flows into the region.
Colonel W H Greer arrived from Engle where cattle were loaded for California and found Colonel H A Jastro had gone east by train. A hunting party including J G Walker LB Payne Joe Barnett Jack Dison and Low Hol killed over 500 quail on Jornado Del Muerto and desert trips. They supplied Engle ranchmen with birds and returned with many for themselves. Cattle on southern ranges are in excellent condition with ample grass and water for months ahead.
The national convention of the Universalist Church of the United States opens at the Church of the Redeemer in Minneapolis with over three hundred delegates from every state. The event features business sessions by day and public meetings by night, with a mass gathering planned for Sunday and simultaneous sessions with the Women's Centenary association. Prominent attendees include Governor W L Douglas and doctors Parkina Albion Hamilton among others.
The New York legislative investigat ing committee renewed its session amid rising talk of arrest for perjury. District Attorney Rand was summoned after George J. Plunkett testified he did not sign a voucher for 901 dollars paid by Mutual Life Insurance for legal expenses, tied to funds used to support a house in Albany where the Mutual’s agent and legislators were entertained. President McCurdy was recalled as hearings resumed.
Chicago October 19 stockholders of the Pullman company met with smiles over a remarkably large year. The treasury shows a nearly 26 million business year ending July 31. A surplus dividend of 4 million was declared and the surplus stands at 20 million. Robert T. Lincoln elected president after the death of George M. Pullman.
Several hundred delegates from Illinois Y M C A branches gathered in Bloomington for the 33rd annual state meeting. The opening session included welcomes from the city mayor and local Y M C A leaders, with key addresses and planned business sections under different chairmen. Governor Deneen and other prominent YMCA workers from Illinois and nearby states were to address the gathering.
The Municipal Art Commission approved designs and site for the Prison Ship Martyr Monument to be placed in Fort Greene Park Brooklyn by the Martyrs Monument Association led by president W. White. The column rises 143 feet from the platform to the bronze tripod top and 19 feet above the base steps. Republican Club of Massachusetts hosts a dinner at Symphony Hall featuring Secretary of the Navy Charles Bonaparte Senator Lodge and Lieutenant Governor Guild, with Moody possibly attending as speaker.
W. P. Geary district attorney of Navajo county and Miss Lelia Buchanan were married in Winslow in a private ceremony conducted by Rev. T. M. Connelly. The couple, now on a honeymoon, plan trips to California via Albuquerque and Portland, Salt Lake, and Denver after a stay in the metropolis. Miss Buchanan has many friends here. Geary is a prominent northern Arizona attorney.
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