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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
6
The Albuquerque Morning Journal reports its October 1908 average daily circulation at 5 065 copies per day. Business Manager DD Roucher swore to the statement before Notary HM Packert. The claim notes the Journal’s higher circulation than any other paper in New Mexico.
A meeting at the Commercial club urged securing a two thirds vote to approve a bond proposition for sewer work. Kansas City firm offers to complete the project at par in bonds with a hundred thousand dollar bond and a Gray plan expert team. The note argues a bond approach minimizes risk and ensures timely, costed execution.
A proposal argues for a single comprehensive sewer project for the entire town with bonds sold at par and interest not above four and a half percent. It claims faster completion, legality certainty, and immediate benefits for outskirts and center, prompting urgent council action.
Dispatches report a parliamentary reform plan for the House of Lords in Great Britain. The proposal limits membership through mixed selection, reducing peers from about 612 to roughly 370 while preserving an aristocratic body capable of active work.
A scientific note describes a two inch by five inch grenade device placed behind safe locks. Seven miniature chambers release distinct chemicals when a safe is jarred or blown, producing fumes similar to Chinese stinkpots that suffocate nearby persons for six to ten hours. The article links these anti theft measures with bank security reports and tariff committee activities in Washington.
In the morning issue the paper reprints a critique of the national liquor fight. It notes opposition to the liquor trade appears to recede, cites statements by rum trade representatives, and references a closing session of a national liquor conference. The letter cites Ohio since September 26.
A letter from W. W. Havens of the New Mexico and Arizona Anti-Saloon League argues the prohibition wave is receding in parts of the country while saloons close in Hardin and Licking counties. He criticizes the Model Liars League and National Liquor League, cites local closures, and urges continued push for statehood and anti saloon action.
A collage of editorials notes various topics including Roosevelt's stance on veracity of George Washington Mount Vernon and the tuberculus fight stressing preventive measures as a humane global effort. It also mentions a meteor sighting linked jokingly to Ralph Cameron and hints at Roosevelt avoiding minor gun debates during an African trip.
The El Paso Times reports Colonel Max Frost of the Santa Fe New Mexican claims Texans and Oklahomans are not honest. The piece notes the accusation lacks proof and that his fiery denunciations resemble political rhetoric, with little consequence beyond public gossip.
A. Rosenwald of Cut Rate on New Underwood Typewriters in Albuquerque reports that one Royal 65 typewriter has performed beyond expectations since last March. He asserts the machine is as good as any and recommends it to firms seeking a first class typewriter at a fair price.
A joint committee of The Presbyterian Church in the United States the Reformed Church and the Welsh Presbyterian Church recommends consolidating the three denominations. The move follows the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America which closed its sessions in Philadelphia.
Washington December 16 The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill was reported to the house. It carries 31 667 820 dollars, 816 215 less than the estimates, and 34 876 more than current year appropriations. Chairman Tawney said he would bring the measure up tomorrow.
Washington reports show multiple conferences at the Capitol on President Roosevelt’s message to Congress and its secret service recommendations. A House select committee measure to review the law and offending language was drafted, with action expected after House inquiry and Senate reluctance to strike any portion from the record.
An old advertisement promises a cough cure in 24 hours using a mixture of Virgin Oil of Pine glycerine and whiskey. It instructs a teaspoonful every four hours and directs readers to ask a druggist for the genuine Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine compound from the Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio.
Butte Montana December 10 Mayor Corby and city officials including the city treasurer clerk and street commissioner were summoned to appear before Judge Doran as witnesses in the trial of charges by County Attorney Murray that city pay rolls are padded. The charge relates to work under the street commissioner and all involved denied the charges.
Count von Bernstoff, newly named German ambassador to the United States, was presented to Emperor William who delivered a private message for President Roosevelt. The ambassador is scheduled to sail on December 11.
The University of Minnesota board of regents decides contracts for faculty expire at age sixty five. The action sets the age limit for all university professors and staff.
An odd OCR fragment advertises the I and Ie Shoeing Forge located at 315 Copper Ave offering horse shoeing services. It presents a local business card style note with minimal readable context.
H Cohen the Tailor offers guaranteed tailoring and cleaning services. They buy and sell second-hand clothing and provide cleaning pressing and steaming at reasonable rates with delivery on call. Located at 121 N Third Street Albuquerque New Mexico and phone 1191.
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