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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1906
Page
6
A Mississippi dam project attracts private capital totaling 30 million dollars aimed at harnessing horsepower for power generation and potential regional impact. The initiative reflects a major investment by private firms seeking to complement public infrastructure efforts.
A series of notices describes vastly different unions and power plays. Prince Joachim Albrecht, cousin of the German emperor, marries Fraulein Sulser, an actress with a divorce past, triggering royal disapproval, potential banishment from court and military ranks, and a costly social scandal in Berlin.
In Carson City on October 30 a presidential proclamation opens the Walker River Indian reservation to settlement. About 286000 acres are to be disposed of under general land laws in the Carson City land district. Also reported is the dedication of St. Nicholas German Catholic Church in Evanston Chicago. The gothic style brick edifice on Ridge Avenue seats 750 and cost 90000 dollars.
Cleveland hosts the sixth annual Cleveland Grocers association show at Gray's Armory. The mayor presides under favorable auspices. A notable feature is culinary contests for housewives judged by prominent cookery authorities with prizes. The event aims to showcase pure food and skill.
Hlamarck, SD October 30 Uncle George Watson aged 86 has been elected president of the North TR.via Sportsmen's association. For twenty five years Mr. Whitson ranked as one of the most indefatigable hunters in the state. Previously he chased game in Illinois, Gio, Iowa, Minnesota and Pennsylvania beginning in the late forties. ANNUAL FIELD TRIAL OF MARYLAND BEAGLE CLUB Stevenson, Md October 30 The nineteenth annual field trials of the National Beagle Club of America compete.
Yesterday's program centers on the principal trophies the National Challenge cup for packs of four the Somerset Challenge cup for packs of eight and the Memorial cup for the best beagle in remnar classes. Entries are large and a great gathering of sportsmen is reported. Dun's Index shows commodity prices up about 5 percent from last year reflecting improved industrial activity and broad distribution across seven classes, though the overall price level misses the June high by 80 cents.
A large crowd attended a night fencing contest at the Italian Church of the Assumption carnival featuring world champion Genera loxo Pavesa and German Prof. Von Soden. Pavesa holds the world belt, while Von Soden has faced Europe’s top foil fencers. A second match is scheduled tomorrow night before the umpires issue their decision.
New York on October 30 the historic John Street church celebrated its 130th birthday with a special anniversary service. Rev James A Buckley editor of the Christian Advocate delivered a sermon recalling the churchs history and calling it the Plymouth Rock of American Methodism. Bishop T B Neely said the church was the first Methodist church built in America, dedicated eleven years before City Road chapel in England.
Chicago October 10 The annual Chicago Horse Show, under the Chicago Horse Show Association, opens amid large crowds at the Coliseum. A total of 50 000 in money, plates and ribbons will be distributed across ninety nine classes including trotters roadsters park horses hunters harness horses polo ponies and saddle horses. Notables include Busch stable entries and Walter Dupee showing a renowned four in hand. Charles E. Protty’s Shetlands are also well represented.
Special Correspondence from Washington reports President Roosevelt plans to back regular Republicans in Pennsylvania to counter Hearst and the reform movement. He aims to bolster the national administration’s position by speeches in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, endorsing Penrose and Knox while maintaining reformist roots. The piece notes shifts in Roosevelt’s stance toward Quay Penrose forces and the fusion of Lincoln Republicans with Democrats in the state race.
The article argues Theodore Roosevelt supports the Penrose slate to block Hearst, labeling Hearst as a dangerous demagogue and enemy of reform. It notes Roosevelt’s fear Hearst could win governor of New York or the presidency, leaving the reform cause at risk. the result remains uncertain as the reform ticket and Roosevelt’s backing compete.
A six round boxing bout promoted by Stanley Dolan at the territorial Democratic central committee HQ in the Grant Building entertained about fifteen spectators. The Tevanan brothers of Chicago fought in fast, furious rounds and referee Martin Ryan declared the bout a draw. The event, kept on the q 1, preceded by songs and impromptu speeches, with a later Sturges’ European politics and prize fighting discussion, as election day neared.
A fragment notes that new cabinet appointments and make-up will be announced shortly. Details are sparse, with key names and exact portfolios not clearly readable.
An exploration of Hallowe'en origins and customs in Scotland and Britain. It traces pagan to Christian transitions, notes bonfires, divination games with nuts apples and stalks, and rites like fire keeps and protective charms. The piece cites Burns and historical timelines from fourth to eighth centuries, detailing folk beliefs and practices toward anticipating marriage and future with rituals.
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