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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
6
The Morning Journal asserts it has a higher circulation than any other paper in Albquerane and New Mexico daily, according to the American News Directory.
Dr S Boucher as business manager of The Journal Publishing Company declares in Bernalillo County New Mexico that in April 1908 the Albuquerque Morning Journal printed and circulated an average of 4461 copies daily. Notary Ho N Packert witnessed. Subscription terms listed include daily carrier and mail options.
A Sunday piece denounces Hubbell faction corruption in Bernalillo County and urges voters to reject the Hubbell machine at the polls. It frames the referendum as a moral issue and warns that opponents aim to deceive the public about the real question.
In a call to action the author argues Republicans must distinguish the real issue in tomorrow's primary. Hubbell’s supporters are blamed for mixing issues and risking a return to old boss rule. Citizens are urged to vote to maintain American governance and avoid what is described as oppressive regime.
Community leaders warn that debt from Hubbell rule will take at least ten years to mend under capable management. They boast current county administration as competent, but insist only honest, businesslike leadership can restore funds, roads, bridges, schools, and public services after years of graft and neglect.
The piece argues that restoring the old crowd would raise public debt and taxes and frames the election as choosing between an honest businesslike administration and a Hubbell controlled regime, urging anti-Hubbell and Hubbell tickets respectively. It frames the vote as a referendum on county governance.
Voters in Bernalillo County are urged to elect delegates tomorrow to the county convention which will also name the Republican central committee and send delegates to the Santa Fe territorial convention on the 18th. The outcome will determine control between Hubbell and anti Hubbell factions, with polling hours 4 to 9 pm.
A column notes women taking prominent roles on water vessels, including river pilots and the question of women as captains. The piece questions future possibilities from pilot to admiral, envisioning a broader shift in gender roles on ships and in naval positions.
The piece notes Mr Harriman and Union Pacific push for higher rail revenue while opposing a cold rate hike. It describes Republicans preparing for primaries with anti Hubbell and Hubbell factions each signaling their ballots, clarifying voter choices.
The piece recalls a long-deceased West veteran who aided Lincoln and entered senate after eight years in the House, while noting voters favor concise speeches over lengthy orations and a Jersey judge ruling free expression at home amid railway discourse. The New York Worlds and Baltimore American commentaries frame modern voters’ preference for brevity and moderation.
In a fragmented account, Willard endures a nightmare during two AM, waking in distress as visions of eerie eyes and a choking fear grip him. Mrs. Windlow and others seek to soothe him with cough cures and comforting phrases while a late night scene blends with political chatter about a national clause.
A jumble of partisan phrases mocks Willard and Taft while railing at ethics and records. The piece attacks a harmony commission endorsement, accuses Andrews and Hubbel of maneuvering, and questions county political primaries amid a heated local clash.
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