Albuquerque Morning Journal Circulation Report April 1900
The Albuquerque Morning Journal reports a daily average circulation of 4,461 copies during April 1900. D S Boucher, business manager, attests to the figures before a notary in Bernalillo County. Subscription terms list daily carrier and mail options.
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New Mexico
Bernalillo
D. & Koucher
Journal Publishing Company
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Morning Journal
D. S Boucher
H N. Packert
Irrigation Congress Advocates Opening Arid Lands
An Irrigation Congress editorial urges public awareness of irrigation benefits and reclamation efforts. It highlights California’s 2,000,000 acres irrigated by private enterprises, projected returns of $135 million annually, and the Truckee Carson project. The piece champions attracting urban youth to farming on government lands and questions how to reach and employ them.
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Congress
Chicago Record-Herald
Reclamation
California
Ramuel Fortier
United States Department of Agriculture
Pasiilctural Press
Bam
Automobilists urged to back speed limits and safe streets
A speaker argues for prudent speed regulation in towns and cities, urging auto manufacturers and owners to lead in enacting self imposed limits. He cites Austrian laws as harsh precedent and warns that if Albuquerque or other American cities push for six mile per hour limits, auto drivers would be primarily to blame.
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Austria
Albuquerque
Automobile adoption as a modern utility and prejudice
The automobile is no longer a fad but a lasting utility, though it faces prejudice and critiques about its speed. It notes the era’s shift toward widespread use and the impact of motor vehicles on daily life.
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Beri
How PP Moves World Moves In Odd 1920s Tales
A whimsical World newspaper roundup notes bizarre events from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. William Cake sheds skin in Trenton. Bowser apologizes for an ad about Mrs. Bowser. a Lackawaxen summer boarder lures a rattlesnake with gum. Harry Douglas jailed for whistling after dark. Boston bans public courting after 10. Orange allows cussing at home. wheat seed worth 254000 reported in Presque Isle Me. farmers cheer a green bug harming potato bugs.
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Mr. Bowser
Kittaning
Mrs. Bowser
Pennsylvania
Lackawaxen
Harry Douglas
Washington
Boston
Orange
N. J
Virginia
Billion Dollar Country Echoes in Budget Debate
The column labels the era a billion dollar country as it notes partisan defense of large appropriations. It argues both parties fund a vast federal apparatus, with rivers and harbors and public buildings pork being shared. local pork favors gain for rivals.
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Democrats
Cain
Washington Star
Denver
Taft
Hryan
Uncle Sam
Congress
Rail and steamship rates spark transcontinental clash
A broad protest from leading New York Boston and Baltimore steamship lines denounces high railroad grain rates east of Buffalo and urges rate reductions toward Montreal level. The piece notes a need for harmony talks and cites other political and social commentary from the era.
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New York
Boston
Baltimore
Buffalo
Jo. McCain
Trunk Line Association
Montreal
United States
A Plea for One Convict Who Reformed
The article recounts Frank Sherlock who escaped from Santa Fe prison eleven years ago after serving part of a four year term and later returned to New Mexico. He changed his life, earned community trust in Arizona, and was appointed deputy sheriff before leaving that post for a more lucrative job.
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The
Times
New Mexico
Frank Sherlock
Santa Fe
Bherlock
Arizona
Fleet
Pardons Sought for Ex-Convict Gardener in New Mexico Case
The superintendent of lime quarries in Grand Canyon region recalls firing an ex-convict who warned authorities of Sherlock's whereabouts. Sherlock returned to Santa Fe to serve the remaining two years. Arizona supporters urge Governor Curry to grant a pardon as reports say Sherlock reformed and lives honestly as a gardener.
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Grand Canon
Sherlock
New Mexico
Sherlock Ae
Banta Fe
Bherionk
Arizona
Qaverhor Curry
Eley
Curry
Leavenworth
Prigen
A Tale of Woe in Local Paper Land Notices
A disputed press verdict pits Logan Leader against Tucumeart News over land notices. The News prints 12 notices and 84 writs, while the Leader is allegedly denied similar publishing. Editors face accusations of political bias as readers question ownership and influence in the Land Office.
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Tucumeart News
Logan Leader
Lagan
Thy Land Office
Ifuder
Htrugmele
Trend
Luawary
Tumeseri Land Office
Judge Mann
Andrews
Idint
Justice in Tumeari Land Office Debate
A fragmented note argues that justice must prevail beyond government offices and leaders. It references Judge Mann and Andrew Aa, echoing the proverb that a man remains himself regardless of power or opinion.
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Doe
Tumeari Land Office
Judge Mann
Andrew Aa
Setoch
Prices and movements of local banking staff amid harvest notices
A fragmented report lists Edward Price and others connected to the Socorro Savings Bank and Socorro State Bank, detailing travel and cashier roles. It includes a broad labor call for Kansas Wheat harvest workers and an editorial urging rural migration to farming areas.
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Caahier BE. Price
Becorre Etate Bank
Kirkaville
Secorre
Edward Price
Becorre
Mra
Leon BB. Stern
Mr. Price
Boecorre Kavings Bank
St. Louis
Albuquerque Journal
Karl. Price
Louis Benjamin
Kansas City
Price
Sacorro State Bank
Enjoin
Hamies Ifield Company
Albuquerque Ciiteen
Thie City
Jean BR. Stern
Socorro
Socorro Savings Bank
Albuquerque
Free Employment Agency of Kansas Hae
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A Matter City Aaditor
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Republacan
Republican Party
Sone
the Morning Journal
New
World Newspaper
Trenton
Mr. William Cake
Pete Sam
Thomas Bo Reed
Minnesota State Agriculture Society
Bryan
Fairview
West Virginia
University of Strassburg
Prince Au- Suet Wilhelrm
Kaiser
Bernalilla
August Wilhelm
Constantinople
New York Herald
Standard Oil
Roosevelt
New York World
Hearst
James J Wil
Great Northern Railroad
DE Paso
Bluewater Valley
Bluewater
Cine Santa Fe
Valencia County
Charleston
Oats
vValencia County
Bluewater Development Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Logan
W. J. Lampton
New York Times
RIO Gras Valley Land Company
John Borkadaliler
iCeris
Gold
Regals
L. B. Putney
Wegene
Apert
Hague
Maloy
A. J. Maloy
West Central Ave
ST. Vincent’s
Sisters of Charity
New York Ave
Albuquerague
New Mex
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