Insurance graft and water rights expose corruption in Mojave lands
A Denver Republic article accuses life insurance giants New York Life Mutual Life and Equitable of graft, with high executive pay and reliance on trust syndicates. It questions savings banks’ superior earnings and notes a Mojave Valley land grab with Owens river water implications for Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Life Isurance Companies
New York
New York Life
Mutual Life
Avitgn
Mojave Rver
Mojave
Los Angeles
Owens River
Carnival Night Debate and Rail Advertisements Preview
The Las Vegas Optic and Albuquerque Citizen clash over carnival night at the territorial fair its rowdy side while reports preview railroads marketing cheap home seeker and colonist excursions to the southwest. Also noted are Yavapai county telegraph franchise, Prescott telephone links, and regional notices on fairs weather and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Optic
Albuquerque
Western Passenger Association
Chicago
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Nebraska
Board of Supervisors
Yavapai County
N. W. Tarr
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Prescott
Tote
Tucson
Kingtian
Raton
Lasceda
Aaton
Beauty Varies With Different Times Of Day
A verse praises changing beauty through the day from Tuncheon to breakfast and night. It notes youth fading, smiles fading, and hair wavering without proper aid. The poem alludes to magical effects at midnight and a harsh bron kin si time, presenting a whimsical reflection on appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Tuncheon
Seoria
Pines
Patriotism's Work in Times of Peace
A United States naval recruiting officer argues that patriotism should be measured by peacetime action, praising civic virtue over mere military enlistment. The piece condemns corruption and urges citizens to fight internal battles for honesty and righteousness to preserve the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
United States
Army
Navy
Selections From Press Of Southwest Complex Irrigation News
Report notes Pecos Irrigation Company stock sale to the federal government under federal reclamation terms. No lower Pecos landowner refuses stock, signaling strong support for three government projects. Mentions baseball record omission for Captain Edmunds and Las Vegas Lasceda’s carnival queen, plus Roswell irrigation efforts and historical Santa Fe trail figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Pecos
Pecos Valley
Senator Andrews Visits New Mexico For Brief Stay
Senator W L Andrews delegate to Congress from New Mexico returns after months away. He spent a day in northern New Mexico and arrived in Albuquerque last night with secretary W A Bayer. He reports news of the Albuquerque southern road and says work will resume soon after contractors finish eastern projects. Andrews divides time among New York Washington and Pittsburg and will stay in Albuquerque for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.lt. Andrews
Congress
New Mexico
Wilice
N. T. Armijo
W. A. Bayer
Andrews
Ie Eastern
Ilé
New York
Washington
Pittsburg
Chicago
Ant
Leavin
Mattvra
Albuquerque
Portland to mark Lewis and Clark exposition peak day
Portland Sept 28 Portland awaits Sept 30 the biggest Lewis and Clark exposition day as locals and visitors flood the city stores close for merrymaking. A fireworks display tops a record attendance forecast amid prize coupons for all visitors and no formal exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
St Louis
Buffal
Omaha
Hubbell Deputy Indicted Over Concealed Weapon Charge
Sheriff Armijo arrested Deputy Ed Hickox for carrying a deadly weapon and jailed him. Hickox, guarding the ex sheriff’s office, claimed he had a son paid five dollars a day for the weapon. The grand jury indicted Hickox for carrying a concealed weapon and he faces trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. Hickox
Armijo
Grand Jury
Perfecto Armijo
Hickox
T. 8
Hubbell
Heriff
Old Town Eary
Jali
Post Office Changes and Obscure International Will
The notice lists new post offices andPostmaster appointments in multiple counties including Valencia Gila Torrance Colfax Mora and Mag Otero. London reports the will of Bar on Nathbaulel Hothachid probated in Vienna leaving 5 000 000 to charity and 194.07 to Vienna’s Hone charitable institution. Indian Territory gathers for a statehood vote amid strong turnout by African Americans seeking equal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa Manca
Valencia
Willi Pulsano
Gila Grant
Ida K. Lyons
Torwon
Torrince
Juan
Faramillo
Taylor
Colfax
Jola
Gascon
Mora County
He W. Bell
Mag
Otero Evanty
Jobin i
Corkie
London
Nathbaulel Hothachid
Vienna
Classified Ad Fragments Mention Writing In Sight and Mail Firm
Fragmented ad text lists writing in sight and mimeograph attachment with no extra charge. It names Corr spondence solicited and ON W Alger a Sonora agent at 124 South Walter St. Then a late classified line for a wheel boy at 206 West Silver Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omith Bros
W. Alger
Sonora
South
Walter St
West Silver Avenue
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Denver
Las Vexas
Alton Gte
New Mexican
Poland
Navehiriyux
Cesew Rive
Enm
Pittebune
Japan
Nippon
Palladdlphia
Mayor Weaver
San Juan County
Durango
Press OF Southwest
Radmunds
Edmunds
Roswell
Maret
George M. Slaughter
A. le W. Nistor
Rokwell
Pocay Valley
Rowwell
Uncle Sam
Xeteral Land Office
Sothern Canal
Titan Witte
Carlebad Ar Sue
Santa Fe
Stephen Booth
Ecchet
Santa Pe
Dr. Hawkine
W. H. Tipton
Jeferron Raynoldy
George W. Ward
W. HH. Shupp
Dort
Mail
FO. Kibsberg
Senator Andrews
Tor Congress
Venicer
Raffrago Levane
Indian ‘Territory
Bond
The
Geo. T. Stagg Co. Distillers
Frankfort, KY
Melvni & Eakin
N. M
Din
Highland Livery Stable
Albquerque
Haven Bay
Flist Street
Silver Avenue
Cocoon
M. Mandell
Empress Mills Four
M. Berger
West Copper Avenue
OLD Hickory
Korber & CO
Albuquerque, N. M
1St St
Copper Ave
Drayin’ Shippin’ Freightin
Ular
McBrain Furniture CO
Gold Ave
F. Platt
Portiere
Hedrix Avenue
Schilling
Jemez Hot Springs
United States Mail
W. L. Trimbie & Co
J B. Block
Porea
Separceee Tian
West Railroad Avenue
O. Bambini
Railroad Avenue
Bambini
Lulwarthe
Citien
Rosenfield
ST. Elmo
M. Draggie
General Merchandise
North Broadwington Avenue
W. Strong
Cole
Antonio Ortiz
Albuquerque Carriage CO
Ortie & Co
P, Lommors & Matteucg
West
Tijeras Road
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