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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1905
Page
4
A longtime Albuquerque editorial urges readers to address a $5000 deficit for the fair and to embrace new city leadership. It stresses measured action over blame, calls for liberal public support, and highlights proposals like paying for tickets and corporate donations to clear debt, urging citizens to act promptly.
The New Mexican reprints Senator Beveridge’s letter to Mayor Gibson of Santa Fe urging Oklahoma and Indian Territory join as one state. Editors note the piece will provoke resentment among New Mexico and Arizona supporters of separate statehood and expose divisions among wise men on the issue. Beveridge, head of territories committee, predicts no separate Indian Territory or Oklahoma state bills will pass.
The piece argues George B. McClellan is likely the Democratic nominee for president in 1908, compares his rise to Grover Cleveland’s 1882 course, notes New York Republicans’ factionalism, and discusses eligibility questions about being a natural born citizen. It references Dan Manning and Murphy of Tammany, and cites editorials from The Optic and The Citizen on statehood and political conduct.
A seasonal verse describing brown October with glowing oaks and moonlit nights. The narrator revels in autumn foliage and frosty mornings, imagining hearty hikes and playful antics in the Wildwood as the season ushers in cooling air and golden tones.
A transcripted editorial reflects on Mr Witte’s interview with American Jews, praising his diplomacy yet condemning Russia’s brutal treatment of Jews. It argues for universal liberty and justice, foreseeing reforms and a new era of Jewish emancipation in Russia, contingent on righteous government.
A ragged recounting blends tales of prayer answered and unaddressed pleas. An anecdote recalls asking the Lord for a turkey and noting a swift turnaround after a prior failed plea. A police officer notes a volunteer drilled, while a conversation with a medic reveals wary suspicion and wartime recollections of agricultural fairs and famed pigs.
J A Ray proprietor of Tr on Springs Manitou Colorado arrives in Albuquerque after a cross country trip. He praises Albuquerque as a potential world class winter resort and compares Colorado favorably for climate. Ray notes Manitou’s famed springs and bottled water shipped globally. He will return to Colorado tonight.
Miss Carol Arden stars as Polly Primrose in a Civil War era romance with Cupid antics and humor. Mr. Justice co stars as Carlysle. both bring polished performances to Albuquerque audiences for an entertaining evening of light, witty old theater.
A multi item page notes a Ladies Guild supper at St John’s Church on Thursday October 26 1905 with menu offerings and price of 35 cents. It also advertises a football game at Traction Park between Albuquerque Athletic Association and American Lumber Company with 26 cent admission. The rest lists assorted household goods and wares for sale including beds stoves rugs crafts and tents offered by a local trader William Kieke proprietor of The Maze.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe shopping and leisure spots in the city. Mentions include a pool hall at No 115 West Railroad, Baratoga Chips at Maloy's, and Rio Grande Mills display at the Globe store. References to The Citizen and vague promotional phrases fill the remnants.
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