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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
3
Rocky Kansas of Buffalo won the lightweight world title from Jimmy Goodrich in a 15 round war at the Broadway Auditorium. Kansas outscored the champion amid a massive crowd of about 12,000 as both fighters traded hard blows throughout the bout.
Judge Reed Holloman of Santa Fe hears the district court case Charles Girard versus Margaret M. Girard. The suit involves extensive local real estate tied to the estate of Joseph F. Girard.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle liver and bowels cleanser for children of all ages. It urges mothers to ask a druggist for genuine syrup with dosing directions printed on the bottle and warns against imitation products.
The Fifth and Stover project will house an auditorium for up to 2 200 with 75 foot stage, gymnasium, indoor track, basketball court, bowling lanes, and swimming pool. Father J B Carbajal says facilities will be open to all with no charges, benefiting boys and young men in wholesome, nonsectarian settings. Groundbreaking to occur soon.
The Elks and Shriners join with the Woman's Club to provide toys and candies for needy children in Albuquerque on Christmas Day. The club's December 18 meeting features a large tree for gifts, to be distributed by the community charity committee. Donations to support food clothing and fuel will be welcomed via the Elks club Masonic temple or newspapers.
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Grace Coolidge greeted farm wives and officials at the Georgia House atop the Hotel Sherman. Mrs. Coolidge admired European curios, pine paneling, and commented on decorating details while wearing a rose shaded gown and amber accessories.
In Chicaro on December 7 President Coolidge spoke to the seventh annual American Farm Bureau Federation convention. Reactions varied with O K E Bradfute calling it satisfactory and constructive, J F Reed praising its value for the Midwest while noting emphasis on agriculture, and F L Kelso of Ardmore highlighting cooperative development in South Dakota.
A spokesman states continued support for the export corporation and asserts no reason to shift policy, expressing confidence in existing approaches and readiness to proceed as before.
President Coolidge, pleased with his Chicago reception, traveled toward Washington aboard his special train. He planned to cooperate with the new Congress on major issues including agriculture and would address the American Farm Bureau Federation to outline his message for the House and Senate.
Pearce C Rodey and H F Robinson Kiwanis leaders sent telegrams to the New Mexico Oil Men's Association inviting its annual meeting to Albuquerque. The January meeting may be held here, with the city stressing its central location ample hotels and hospitality.
Billy Petrolle of Fargo North Dakota knocked out Joe Azzarello in the seventh round of an eight round 185 pound bout in Milwaukee. Russe Leroy out pointed Roscoe Hall in an eight round match, scoring two knockdowns in the second round.
After the Ranchos de Atrisco commissioners election Luz Armijo won on the people’s ticket amid claims of fraudulent votes by C A Cole backers. Two parallel tickets identical save for ticket labels. total votes 808 with 420 for the people’s and 388 for the progressive.
Elfero Baca buys La Gaceta a Spanish weekly to serve as the official organ of his Baca club. The paper will be renamed La Tuerca by year end and move to 118 South Sixth Street. Elias M. Quintana named business manager. editor to be hired. bilingual printing planned with goals of semi weekly and daily editions.
Grocers advertise reduced prices on navel oranges and Jonathan apples, urging shoppers to ask their store for the deal.
A report notes that college financing will be accomplished through bond issues. The outline suggests securing funds to support campus projects and expansion through planned debt offerings.
A druggist praises Joint-Ease as the best joint remedy for rheumatic and non rheumatic stiffness. The advertisement claims quick skin absorption and instant relief, with a 60 cent tube price and widespread druggist availability.
The Sunshine theater offers an afternoon and evening program Tuesday featuring Mole Brothers in A Loose Nut on Wheels acrobatics and bicycle stunts, La Fille violinist with trick bowing, Ed Blondell in The High School Club comedy, Dick Burton as the Pirate, and Viola Layman troupe with Frank McGinty in a musical scene. A fine film rounds out a delightful show pleasing Albuquerque audiences.
Charlies H. Lembke was elected eminent commander of Pilgrim Commandery No. 3 Knights Templar at their annual election. Grand Eminent Sir Reuben Perry installed the officers, with P. Cameron assisting, and Ralph H. Chapman named generalissimo among other officers like Joseph Nelly and James MacKenzie.
In Pueblo Colorado on December 7 a $10,000 heart balm case began with Mike Lesar suing John Kaplan for alienation of affections. Spectators including many women heard spice testimony as Lesar claimed Kaplan, a city fireman, was the father of his fourth child and helped drive his wife to leave him. The trial will continue tomorrow morning.
A prohibition enforcement party from Albuquerque and Tor rance county sheriff shut down bootleg operations weekend. Tristino Lucero found with a 50 gallon still 150 gallons of mash and 1 pint of whiskey near Chili. William Smith located with whisky three gallons northwest Mountainair. Charlie Spencer Archie Thurber with a 75 gallon still 350 gallons of mash and 40 gallons of whisky. Lucero and Smith fined. Spencer and Thurber to be tried Wednesday.
Pat Moran of New Orleans defeated Jimmy Lanning of Scammon Kansas by decision in an eight round boxing bout in Memphis Tennessee.
The management presents George M. Cohan's The Meanest Mad in the World with Gert Lyteil Giancie Sweet Bryant Washburn and others in a First National film. Vaudeville acts run at 2 45, 7 40 and 9 45. The program and film are repeated today for the last time.
Reginal Denny stars in Where Was I a Universal Jewel production at Pastime Theater. The film follows a young man’s effort to recall his whereabouts on January 3, 13220 as a rival schemes to ruin him. Also shows Our Gang comedy Official Officers in a double bill.
Joseph Bignon aged 75 founder of the Birdcage Theater in Tombstone, Arizona, died Sunday night at his Pearce home after a long illness. The Birdcage Theater was a noted resort during Arizona mining days.
An advertisement touts Trunk's Prescription as a mercury free remedy for rheumatism gout and rheumatic pain. It claims rapid stomach comfort no heart depression and dissolves uric acid with liver support. Available for $5.90 per three bottles at local drugstores including Alvarado Pharmacy and Butts Drug Store.
Douglas Fairbanks leads the new rip roaring comedy When the Clouds Roll By at Ideal Theater with Evelyn Brent in The Dangerous Flirt also on screen. Gothic for F B O presents Lavish South American themed sets while sunshine theater five bi c vaudeville acts and Mole Brothers plus Ed Blondell and Company and others perform in a varied bill.
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