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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1908
Page
7
Readers are told of the farce Mrs Temple's Telegram touring to the Elks theater for Monday and Tuesday shows. The piece, praised for its effortless humor and strong cast, is contrasted with production notes about The Clansman and stagecraft details. The article highlights audience appeal and the extensive, costly theater preparations.
Washington December 5. Dr Harvey W Wires chief of the chemistry bureau urges separate cars for tuberculous patients on railroad journeys, especially sleeping cars across the continent, as necessary as detention camps. He says the air in cars should be examined.
L G Rosenfield, a Central avenue pawnbroker, reports an auction of his stock draws steady crowds as buyers set prices. Jewelry, especially diamonds, sells at knock‑down rates, signaling strong money circulation in Albuquerque amid political tension with General Simon and General Cordo u taking refuge at the French legation guarded by marines.
The United States Army transport Buford sailed for Manila with 300 Chinese jackets and marines for the Asiatic Station and 20 West Point graduates commissioned as officers in the Philippine Scouts. The Buford carried treasure valued at 1,500,000 dollars in new silver coins and 900 dollars in pennies for circulation in the Philippines.
Port au Prince reports show General Simon leading about 19 000 revolutionaries into the capital at dawn. He received an ovation as his troops moved in orderly fashion and dissolved the committee of public safety. Simon named a commission to run city affairs and said he would respect the national assembly’s vote on a president if it could be secured.
Rev. Charles Stelzle urged the federal council of churches to care for immigrant welfare to curb socialism. He warned that neglect pushes foreigners toward socialism and stressed the danger of revolutionary, non Christian socialist ideas. The council met for one session and declined to probe the Anti Saloon League’s management.
A national census of time and forest birds to reveal the impact of bird loss on crops and forests was launched by the Audubon societies in partnership with the national conservation movement. A committee of five leading ornithologists will oversee the census with thousands of questionnaires sent to wardens and experts to document bird life and fires’ damage.
Albuquerque residents talk up the Learnard & Lindemann piano show at 206 West Gold Avenue. The dealer touts a complete stock and strong manufacturer relationships, promising value with a long list of satisfied customers since 1800, and invites readers to choose a piano for Christmas delivery.
The Gelderland returned from Maracaibo to join a Dutch demonstration against Venezuela along with Jacob Van Heems kerk and Friesland. They searched several vessels and are ordered to capture any Venezuelan warships or coast guard vessels.
In Bordeaux on December 5 arrival details remain unclear. President Castre is expected to reach the city soon aboard the French steamer Guadalupe from La Guaira with a Pullman car awaiting him at Pauillac and an ambulance stationed at the railway station to convey him to the hospital.
The Morning Journal reports 725 inches of extra Sunday advertising this edition, about five and a half pages more than Saturday. It notes past December levels and says Albuquerque advertisers are active, with circulation doubling in two years. A new policy requires Sunday copy in by Thursday night to ensure quality ads.
S Henry Wieman Jr of Detroit reports the Tampa vessel near Crisp Point in Lake Superior. A telegram this afternoon confirms the safe arrival of the Tape at Mere Villlaie, marking a successful voyage.
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