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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1906
Page
2
Special correspondence from Bloomington Ind Sept 22 describes Rev W R Williams a city preacher who defends horse racing at the county fair. He argues racing is harmful yet highly beneficial and speaks boldly on the issue without seeking notoriety.
The Rev. W. R. Williams defends horse racing, arguing it benefits the county fair and economy while acknowledging gambling. He asserts horses enjoy racing, compares it to work, and calls for eliminating only the gambling evil rather than banning the sport. He frames racing as a public boost to industry and culture.
A formal call announces a delegate convention of Bernalillo County Republican voters to meet September 26 1906 at the Elks Opera Home Albuquerque for nine delegates to the territorial convention to nominate a candidate for delegate to the sixtieth Congress and to conduct other business. Delegates and alternates are listed by precinct with deadlines and procedural notes for proxy representation and notice filings.
The article recalls the ascent of a young representative from Allegheny who secured support from Pennsylvanians and allied with Hon W. H. Andrews of New Mexico. Speaker Cannon soon trusted him, letting him chair debates and appointing him to the military affairs committee.
Notice in hereby given that Manuel E Chavez administrator of Antonio Chavez estate files intent to prove final proof for small holding claim 701 in Sec 25 Twp 7 N R 2 E before U S court commissioner in Albuquerque on Oct 6 1906. Witnesses named to prove 20 years continuous adverse possession. Public protest and cross examination permitted.
Classified notices list dining room girl and general house work posts at multiple addresses, plus employment agency ads, rental rooms, and sale of goods. Also includes installment collector job, travel firm opportunity, and various real estate and merchandise offers across Albuquerque and nearby areas.
Manager Davis at the Penny Parlor 216 South Second Street says a new program with fresh pictures and songs will run each Saturday morning. A Columbus Ohio woman Mrs Mary H Walters details recovery from extreme illness after using Electric Bitters, praising its health benefits.
A collage of names and offices includes Ira M. Bond attorney at law in Washington D C R W Odd Bryan Albuquerque attorney at law and E W Dobson Albuquerque attorney at law. Dentists physician and commercial services listed with addresses and hours. An ad for Dr R L Hust and tuberculosis treatment with high frequency current. A border listing for A Border Commercial Club Building and a note on tailoring by C Bambini with upstairs shop at 209 West Railroad Avenue. Also an item on Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung issues with a testimonial from Ora A Stephens Port Williams Ohio.
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