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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
7
Charles T. Stoll of Lexington vows to leave Kentucky and take his family to New Mexico, citing night riding and rampant lawlessness. He predicts Kentucky’s decline but optimistic New Mexico growth, detailing his career and anti Kentucky remarks while praising New Mexico prospects and statehood.
New York report says a stock brokerage theft of 7000 dollars worth of Colorado and Southern preferred stock and a check led to the arrest of Philip Moses, a firm employee, amid a linked bank payment to a boy who signed the check as Harry Smith. The youth, named as Harry Smith by the bank, is held as a suspect while Moses faces investigation.
Kan sas City roasts and steaks at Trotter and Hawking Porch swings for $1.50. Albuquerque Planing Mill offers meals at Columbus Hotel with best prices.
An official notice in the Santa Fe shops office reveals broad promotions and transfers in the mechanical department. S. L. Bean’s visit led to W. A. George becoming superintendent of shops and W. Daze as master mechanic for the Albuquerque to Seligman territory, triggering a general personnel shake-up and salary increases.
In Nashville Chief Borum leads Garrett Johnson Tom Johnson Lige Cloat Bob Lee Hey Ransom Bob Huffman and Sam Applewhite charged with involvement in Captain Quentin Rankin murder at Reelfoot were moved to Union City to seek bail Judge Matthews had allowed bond yesterday Jesse Carter remains hospitalized in critical malaria condition with a leg chain placed earlier and then removed as his health worsened
Thieves entered Michael Brothers store Wednesday night and tried to dispose of jewelry clothing and other stolen items in Gallup and Carbon City early Thursday. Three men suspected after three suits wages and a large inventory of jewelry watches rings and fine fabrics disappeared with losses exceeding five hundred dollars.
A well dressed man entered a clothes cleaner’s shop during dinner hour and selected an overcoat. He paid for it then left with the coat, leaving staff baffled as a city-wide spate of petty burglaries continues.
Kk W Reynolds a 28 year old Santa Fe carpenter fell from the top of the round house at the Santa Fe shops while repairing smoke ventilators. He suffered a sprained ankle and wrist with head bruises but no serious injury and was taken to Santa Fe hospital. It will be several weeks before he can return to work.
James B. Mitchell died by self inflicted gunfire after shooting his wife Mrs Lilian Le Bowel Mitchell on Thanksgiving night. The couple had court divorce proceedings pending for cruelty and other charges. Mitchell’s body lay in state at Derder’s parlors before a funeral at the African Methodist Episcopal church and burial at Fairview cemetery, with Rev. James Washington officiating. Mrs Mitchell, living with friends on South Walter Street, reportedly learned of the tragedy days later and was not informed of her husband’s death until recently.
A week long closing out sale at Sollie and LeBreton on West Gold avenue offers souvenir china with Albuquerque points of interest. The wart ore pieces feature Old Town church and other local sites. Stock is large and selling fast as Christmas shoppers seek unique keepsakes.
A Second Street merchant predicts strong Christmas trade, with the rush to start after December 16 payday. Stores will stay open late and shoppers are urged to act quickly for prompt service and availability during the peak ten days before Christmas.
Albuquerque shoppers are invited to The Sign of the Indian Horse for a free drawing tonight at o clock. Each visiting woman who spends at least ten minutes viewing the new Christmas goods may receive a chance to win a hand hammered copper chafing dish with mission oak base and imported earthenware casserole. No purchase is required and winners are chosen by lucky number.
A young woman reports Postum eased her family’s coffee related health woes. She cites headaches dizziness stomach issues and heart palpitations improving after switching from coffee. She mentions a sister and brother also found relief and urges others to try Postum as directed.
A card bearing a number and the number proving luck in tonight's drawing awards a chafing dish at the Sign of the Indian Horse. The shop hawks new woods and an abundance of novelty items from belts to brass bowls with exquisite workmanship in brass pottery and Japanese pieces, inviting a visit before Christmas shopping.
Boston merchants and the chamber of commerce push for a modern dry dock capable of handling the largest steamers. They argue it would not be immediately profitable but would attract ships and boost Massachusetts industry, supported by state funding, similar to Philadelphia’s dock strategy and naval needs.
A Kansas man recalls a small town hall famed for a terrible band. A Chicago headliner was promised but delayed, with the manager announcing the Great Stewart could not arrive for another half hour. The band played on while the crowd remained silent, until a heckler urged silence.
Tommy grew up near Huckins cove and, invited to his father's city club swim, felt fear of entering. He soon relaxed, splashed, and showed tricks, then frightenedly whispered that he had swallowed water and asked if it would be noticed.
A playful remark from a smart bot notes men face worries of their own and must also consider women, suggesting broader anxieties beyond traditional gender roles. The line contrasts male concerns with women and adds a humorous twist.
Mrs T Brown of Socorro and sister Miss Hilton of San Antonio visited the Alvarado yesterday. A marriage license was issued to Henry Conwell of Logan Ohio and Addie EK Olin who has lived in Albuquerque. William Vincent and Don Verny, ex Grand Haven residents now cattlemen in Colorado, are en route to California. JOC Osgood and W EB Bowen of Colorado Fuel and Iron pass through en route to Gibson NM to inspect American Fuel property. Kilmer Murphy a sixteen year old from Trinidad was taken in by the detention home after leaving home due to alleged cruelty. Dr A G Shettle, formerly of Chicago, plans a private sanitarium and residence costing about 20000. Tuberculosis patients to be treated by Dr Shortle. Colombo theater reports a large crowd enjoying moving pictures with new films promised. Nathan Jaffa secretary of the territory returns to Santa Fe reporting good prospects for statehood. William Rose of Washington DC, forestry bureau employee, has years in government service including the Lethmien canal disbursing office. Governor Curry noted improving statehood prospects. Miss H V Moore hosts, with Mrs EB Sheldon and son Jay Sheldon arriving to ship the body to Bellefourche South Dakota. Sheldon died at 74 after weeks of illness in Old Albuquerque.
Senior Vice President W. C Brown of the New York Central says business is improving with a steady rise recently. He states there is no friction in traffic handling and no labor troubles in sight.
A humorous exchange in a rural school sees a countrywoman insist her son will learn Latin. The schoolmaster explains Latin is a dead language, to which she retorts that it will still be useful for a future undertaker. The dialogue captures dialect and wit.
Witness confirms the victim was shot in the head and denies prior threats or trouble. The exchange occurs during a coroner's inquiry in Philadelphia as reported.
The Columbus Hotel proves its kitchen policy with consistent dishes described as strictly home cooking. A short notice notes simple, homestyle fare as the core offer.
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