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Albuquerque Morning Journal

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

7

Parking Streets Meet Favor In Albuquerque Council

The Albuquerque city council discussed a plan to park streets by placing curbs five to seven feet from sidewalks. Officials see benefits on residential avenues while traffic-heavy lanes may stay wide. Storm water drainage on Copper and Iron avenues dominates debate as do curb placements on Tijeras and Central avenues.

Copper Iron Avenues Copper Avenue Iron Avenue High Street John Street Flaming Edith Arno Broadway Acequia Tiferas Avenue Fourth Fifth Street Central Avenue Fifth Fourteenth Streets James H. Wroth Tijeras Avenue Wreth Tieras Tron Avenue Teneth Albuquerque N. M Central Thherus Bepal

Albuquerque Sewer Update From City Officials

Alderman Wroth of the sewer committee reports new panholes ordered have relieved the strain on parts of the system for now. Sewer expert Samuel Gray has outlined a new Albuquerque plan and has complete data from the city engineer. He will provide councils with valuable information within two to three weeks. The city is urged to preserve Mr. Gladding's data showing the exact height of every corner, a valuable set of figures.

Alderman Wroth Sewer Committee Samuel Gray Albuquerque Bia Gladding

Traction Track Raising Progress in Albuquerque Street Work

Engineer Gladding reports major progress on West Central avenue tracks for the Traction company with nearly finished Fourteenth street culvert and 2744.5 feet of six foot and 154 feet of ten foot sidewalks laid. Sewage pump pit work stands still as street and sewer expenses for the past quarter total about five thousand dollars. County Surveyor Pitt Huss urges a street parking plan on West Central avenue with seven foot lawns between walk and curb if possible. Mayor emphasizes long term benefits of parking system and asks further ground review before proceeding.

Albuquerque N. M. Ciendomen Cenetral Avenue Nhuld Tijras Avenue Central Avenue Fourth Street Traction Company Ity Ongineer Gladding West Central Avenue Fourteenth Street Agocequias Hunting Place Pitt Huss Hinelf Teste Tijeray Avenue

Landmark Street Improvements Discussed By City Alderman

Alderman Learnard advocates action for Highlands residents urging street upgrades as irrigation congress raises traffic on east and west streets. Officials weigh cross gutters and a plan to import pipe to build a new sewer while transferring the old one under railroad tracks. The issue awaits city action.

Learnard Peti Highlands Santa Fe

Otero County to Name Delegates Tomorrow

A report from Alamogordo NM claims a split delegation from Otero County to Santa Fe with three for Andrews and two for Mann, but local officials say the county convention is not yet held and will occur Wednesday the 5th with a five member delegation to be instructed for Mann.

Santa Fe Repubblican Otero County Andrews Mann Bante Pe

Violin From 1753 Suffered Climate Damage in Albuquerque

Mr Bruno ickmann brought a fine German violin dated 1753 to Albuquerque. Dry climate caused part of the body to part, prompting repair in New York where tone remained intact. The episode suggests New Mexico climate is hard on instruments though generally good for people and other items.

Bruno Ickmann Albuquerque Germany New Mexico New York

Death claims Geo Pettibone in hospital after surgery

Hy Marming Courtal Special teed Wire Denver Aug 2 jear A Pettbone longtime figure in the Western Federation of Miners council and allied with President Moyer and former Secretary Haywood faces charges linked to the murder of Idaho official Clovertier Steunenberg. Pettibone died at Mt Joseph’s hospital following a cancer operation. He had been confined in Idaho State Penitentiary prior to Boise trial. Pettibone and Haywood were acquitted. Moyer was later discharged without trial. He leaves a widow.

Bone Western Federation of Miners Moyer Pormer Haywood Clovertier Steunenbere Idaho Mt. Joseph's Hospital Mer. Pettibone Boise Petibone Pettibone

Irrigation Folder Showcases Southwest Exposition Interest

A handsome booklet highlights hopes to advance interest in irrigation for the Exposition and the Southwest region, underscoring efforts by local groups to promote agricultural and water-management projects.

Southwest

Albuquerque Advertises Irrigation Congress Book

The first copies of a fifty page irrigation congress folder issued by the Santa Fe railroad arrived in Albuquerque. The book promotes the Sixteenth National Irrigation Congress and Industrial Exposition in Albuquerque from September 29 to October 16 with photos and visitor information. Alfred Grunsfeld and GG Ba Brooks were chosen to represent the Albuquerque Commercial Club at the congress.

Irrigation Congress Santa Fe Railroad Albuquerque Congress Convention Hall Commercelal Club Congree Santa Fe Namie Albuquerque Commercial Club Alfred Grunsfeld GG Ba Brooks

Marine Major Leonard Named Naval Attache for Tokio Exposition

Washington reports Major Henry Leonard of the Marine corps is designated as naval attache to the Tokio exposition commission. The appointment follows a request by Commissioner General Loomis and Leonard will begin about September 1.

Washington Henry Leonard Marine Corps Tokio Exposition Commission Loomis Leonard

Glycerine in Dr Pierce’s Medicines Promoted as Beneficial

Claims glycerine in Golden Medical Discovery enhances extraction from native roots and aids digestion, coughs, and blood health. Cites Dr Finley Ellingwood praise and outlines therapeutic uses for dyspepsia, gastritis, and skin issues, urging readers to request more information.

Pierce Finley Ellingwood Kerpett Med. College Chicago Thoidea Medical Distovery Vvle But N

Five Thousand Homeless in Path of Flames in Canada

Flames threaten Fernie and Michel with 170 feared dead by miners union official. Refugees say deaths may be under 20 though reports vary. Fires also reach Michel and Coal Creek area with towns evacuated and buildings burned as western Canada endures a major blaze.

Vancouver B. C Thomas Higes Bernie Miners’ Union Associated Press Nelson Michel Michel East Blairmore Coal Creek

Relief Efforts Mount as Fernie Fire Claims Lives

Spokane volunteers rush aid to Fernie fire victims with tents bread and milk. A relief car leaves Spokane containing 2,000 loaves, 150 gallons of milk, clothing, and food. At Masse meeting over $1,000 is raised in 30 minutes, and a relief committee is formed to organize shipments. Fifteen bodies found by nightfall including Mrs. Addie Turner and the Ford family. death toll estimated around 150.

Spokane Wash Fernie Cranbrook Addie Turner Walter Ford West Fernie Lane Lena Hell Ee, Anderson Pacific Coal and Coke Company Robert Kern Elks Lumber Company Ford

Devastation After Fernie Fire Leaves Towns Destroyed

News from Crow's Nest district reports sixty two dead with expected rise to seventy or eighty and property losses over five million dollars. Fernie and Michel wiped out, Coal Creek destroyed. Hosmer loses ten houses and a coal company works. A powder magazine explosion killed one. Five Black Hand suspects transferred to Cranbrook. others released. Refugees stream in as relief pours in from Nelson Vancouver and Spokane.

Nelson B. C Crow's Nest Fernie Michel Coal Creek Pernie Hosmer Cranbrook Vancouver Spokane Daily News Pennie West Fernie Waa Numkers Hoemey

Federal mediation for switchmen trouble in Scranton

In Scranton Pennsylvania on August 3 Grand Master FT Hawley announced that mediators Nett and Knapp would not serve between the switchmen and President Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. The union seeks Erdmann compulsory arbitration aid and has activated Neill and Knapp as mediators for the first time under the act.

Scranton Grand Masty FT. Hawley Switchmen Vinion Nett and Knapp Truesdale Mesere Neill

Captain Edwards and Goat Team Arrive After 4600 Mile Trek

Captain W Edwards arriving in the city with his goat team after a cross country journey from Hastings Nebraska to San Diego California spanning over 4600 miles. The outfit travels by a stout wagon pulled by goats led by Dick Tommy Harry Frank Benny and others. A press agent accompanies the party while Edwards plans a book and proceeds from sales to fund the voyage. The group remains several days as they prepare for further travel toward New York City.

W. Edwards Hastings Nebraska San Diego California Pacific Coast New York City Here Barelas Bridge Rio Grande Ule Post Office Edwards United States Tommy Harry Frank Benny Jack Walters St. Louis Globe-Democrat Walters Edward Albuquerque New York Harry Wallace Wallace Omaha Denver J. K. Jolneon Johnson Uyp Iyp Gyp Gtds Psvlun Bett Tess Geriet Newark City

Guns Used in Political Wrangle Near St. Louis

Roy Webb, a wealthy real estate dealer and Republican candidate for public administrator in Webster Groves, shot late at night. He died after being wounded by an unknown assailant. Earlier, butcher Alexander Steybe was killed in the same incident. No arrests have been made as bitter campaigns continue.

Louis Fte Roy Proul Webston St Louis Republican Homing Nation Alexander Steybe Toitee

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