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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
5
In the District Court of Sandoval County Manuelita Mora de Tafoya sues Jose Tafoya seeking dissolution of their marriage and an absolute divorce on grounds of abandonment and desertion. Appearance must be entered by October 15, 1808. attorney M C de Baca of Bernalillo, New Mexico.
The notice states every able bodied man 21 to 60 must pay a three dollar annual road tax or work three days on roads. W. HB. Gillenwater, supervisor, explains responsibilities of Road District No. 3 covering precincts 12 and 26 in Albuquerque. S. M. Porterfield handles payments. calls will be made or payment accepted at Porterfield and Co. 216 West Gold Avenue. The Good Roads Association guides road plans and work. The law will be strictly enforced.
Notice from the U S Land Office Santa Fe New Mexico dated August 4 1908 states Federico Otero of Bernalillo County filed a Homestead Application No 10406 for section 26 township 11 north range 6 east New Mexico Principal Meridian and will submit final proof September 17 1908 before the U S Court Commissioner Albuquerque with witnesses Juan Otero Celso Garcia Juan Gutierres and Manuel Rael. Also includes Articles of Incorporation for The Rocky Mountain Improvement and Development Company with headquarters in Albuquerque and broad mining and land development purposes.
This document records incorporation details for The Rocky Mountain Exploration and Development Company. It lists authorized capital stock of 100000 shares at one dollar each, initial paid-in capital of 2100 dollars, and names Albuquerque as the incorporators with 300 shares each. It sets a fifty year term, appoints an initial board of directors, and notes filing events in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, in August 1908.
Legal notices under the act of organization record signatures of Charles S White Alfred Thelin Charles Q Goodman Benjamin Both Frank Ralph Finnyette A Jones John B McManus before a notary R M Merritt. Endorsed No 5878 Received Vol 5 Page 659 Certificate of Stockholders Non Liability for The Rocky Mountain Exploration and Development Company filed with the Secretary of New Mexico August 6 1858. Recorded August 7 1908 in Bernalillo County with A E Walker Recorder and deputy Plummer.
A three day session of the national commission of uniform state laws opened in Seattle with about thirty delegates from many states. Amasa M. Eaton presided and delivered the address as the commission discussed proposed uniform bills on stock certificates and non support laws, with officer elections and a ceremonial gavel driven by Mrs. Hart of New Orleans.
A campaign speakers list for the Republican national efforts emerges in New York. James Sherman, chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee, will accompany Hitchc ock on a speaking tour starting September, with plans to address ninety events across the states. Representative Meeker of Iowa and other GOP figures will confer with Hitchcock on literary work and campaign strategy while Sherman promotes ideal issues and the party line ahead of the election. In other items an ad touts Mellee’s Baby Elixir as a non narcotic remedy.
Special Correspondence reports Territorial finances improving with net assessed value rise over five million dollars and $25 million in real property value. County treasuries held $84,886.05 in banks, taxes 1407 collected, no county office defalcations, and state banks showing strong reserves amid prudent management. Metcalf, socialist candidate, returns from Vesuque predicting a larger socialist vote this fall, possibly around two thousand.
Correspondence from Vernon Sullivan discusses a thorough investigation into the proposed recall of the Navajo Territorial reservice. The note mentions Bandria safety, Bend, and Currys influence, with attention to the San Juan County and northeast New Mexico concerns. It refers to a public library fee policy and includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's remedies from H. Nichols of Oakland OK.
The Sons Men's Republican club held a well attended gathering at their West Silver Avenue hall. An enthusiastic program featured speeches by W. Andrews and other party members praising the Republican cause and urging unity, with Colonel Edward Johnson and G. A. R. post leaders presenting a relic to the club.
Mr J G Gould baritone from Detroit engaged by Colambeo theater management to sing flustrated songs starting Sunday night. Life Is a Game of Cards, a new film, screens tonight. The Squaw Man's Daughter, parallels The Cowboys and the Schoolmarm, touted as a standout feature never before shown in the west.
Mrs A Frank performed two beautiful songs at the rink last night “While the Old Mill Wheel is Turning” and “In Our House Sweet Home.” The illustrated slides matched the songs, stirring nostalgia. The program included moving pictures “The Tragedian,” “The Tithe Madeays,” and others, drawing large crowds. The night’s entertainment is billed again tonight, with expectations of the largest attendance in rink history. A local spectator, Martin Boyd, touts Chamberlain’s Salve for eye relief, available at druggists.
In the dietiet court yesterday LM Thompson charged with burglary was dismissed by the court for insufficient proof. The case involved an alleged theft connected with Waneth of pone Teal ee Sate wed other property. Thompson was found guilty at the first trial but the later trial resulted in dismissal.
Indianapolis August 28 The United Mine Workers leader L Lewis calls for a quick return to work amid a recent strike wave in Indiana urging miners to abandon idle action and resume duties immediately to aid the region’s mines.
An arrest was made in Kansas City involving a person named Annedes on August 21 amid a prank incident. The individual faced charges over forged money orders and was held pending further court action after a brief detention. He is expected to be returned for later proceedings.
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