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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
2
The essay on my desk argues that China must reform and strengthen itself like Japan did. It condemns dependence on neighbors, urges readers to defend the country, and warns that without unity and effort China may be enslaved. The speaker invokes the phrase Chinese shame to urge action and pride.
In China Western influence grows as Wu Ting Fang’s legacy shapes reform. The drive to modernize includes dress, schooling, and the removal of the pigtail, signaling intent to rebuild a navy and army to rival great powers. A secret plan reportedly earmarks about 200 million dollars for ships, officers, and men, with cautious statements about timing and readiness amid a changing political mood.
In a letter from a correspondent, a wary view of China accuses local officials of corruption and corruption-tolerant governance. He dismisses Boxer talk as rot, notes unrest as largely local and warns that tax, telegraph sabotage, and tribal loyalties shape the landscape, with quiet North China masking potential flare ups. A separate brief reports Robert Hu loses toes and injures a hip after a train coupling accident near the Pinos Altos railroad, but recovers with crutches.
The government announces post offices at Dora in Roosevelt county with postmaster Frederick Humphrey and at McIntosh in Torrance county with postmaster Chaster H. Meyers. Pension granted to Mrs. Victoriana S. de Poppin of Lincoln at $12 per month from October 1, 1901 plus $2 for five children. Notaries Public appointed: Charles H. Sims Elida Roosevelt county J A Hall Carlsbad Eddy county Carlos M. Pierce Nara vala Union Anselmo Gonzales Sanchez San Miguel county. Report that Judge Granville Pendleton of Aztec was removed by Governor Hagerman and L Bradford Prince named to fill vacancy, pending confirmation. Indian school teachers Mrs Kerns of Omaha recovering from wreck. Mrs Richards of Zia pueblo taking charge after leaving Denver. There is a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. A citizen went ad does the work.
Multiple rental notices include furnished rooms near downtown and near Sixth Street, housekeeping options, modern houses, cottages, and a saloon for rent. Also property ads for sale include the Minneapolis House with 44 rooms, a general store, a cream separator, and a transport wagon. Various brokers and addresses appear throughout.
Lost a National bicycle was taken from Elke Opera House yesterday. Anyone finding it should return it to the Welller and Hen Jamin store. A citizen wants help locating the missing bike.
A dense notice block lists Ira M. Bond and R. W. D. Bryan as attorneys at law in Washington and Albuquerque, with multiple offices. It includes Dr J. E. Kraft and Dr R. L. Hust offering dental and medical services, an undertaker and hearse service, and several other professionals such as a notary public, an electrical engineer, an examiner of titles, and a scalp treatment specialist. The advertisement contains phone numbers, office addresses, hours, and product claims for tonics and cosmetics, concluding with a testimonial for King’s New Life Pills.
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