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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1908
Page
10
The Morning Journal boasts a higher circulation rating than Albuquerque’s daily and any other New Mexico paper, according to The American Newspaper Directory.
City leaders urge residents to unite for a swift sewer system, noting past public spirit and collective effort that has driven Albuquerque’s growth. Officials argue opposition is minor and the public good requires quick action.
A Washington observer notes Congress received Roosevelt’s final message with cold indifference. Both chambers showed sparse attendance with only a few dozen lawmakers present at readings, signaling waning patronage and legislative momentum as Hillson’s era ends.
The New York World criticizes church street processions and bold advertising as modern shifts in church practice. It cites St George events Emmanuel movement and Salvation Army style outreach while questioning motives and value for maintaining public interest.
Senators and representatives admit they did not read the full message but when the secret service paragraph was read the capitol exploded. Roosevelt was accused of insulting Congress with criminal comparatives and calls for impeachment followed. One democratic senator threatens to confront the president over personal privilege and even to “slay Mr Roosevelt alive.”
The article recalls the 1840s struggle for state government in what would become New Mexico. It notes a legislative assembly elected in June 1840, a territorial government clash, and Congress granting an organic act in 1850. James S. Calhoun is mentioned as the governor inaugurated March 3, 1851, with William & Messervy noted as early congressional entrants.
A reflected line of thought questions whether churches should shun modern publicity aids to seek success, arguing for restraint and alignment with traditional values while avoiding overexposure in public life.
The article argues the Federal Council of Christian Churches aims for broad cooperation beyond its initial denominational limits, seeking temperance, divorce reform, and civic protection. It notes shared century goals, fiscal burden shifts, and quotes Dr. Lyman Abbott defending football courage amid risks.
In a Sunday sermon Dr Parkhurst denounced the Emmanuel movement and Christian Science for aiming to remove invalids from hospitals rather than converting sinners to the kingdom of heaven. He questioned if the preacher intends to reverse Jesus teaching that the kingdom of heaven is within.
A humorous exchange in a studio has a lady asking the famed portrait painter to capture her wearing a new hat. The artist demurs, insisting he is not a sandscape specialist. The lighthearted moment reflects genteel gallery banter.
In this notice S A Rosenwald endorses the Royal typewriter after using one since March. He states the machine meets its claims and offers it as a first class option at a reasonable price for other concerns.
The proposed New Mexico statehood bill would grant two million acres of public lands to cover territorial debts and fund state needs. If passed, Albuquerque sewer bonds could be financed from that donation, avoiding local tax impact.
A garbled, partial clipping lists assorted items from American life and news. Mentions the Panama Canal, a Yankee cruiser, Albuquerque improvements, an Arizona doctor’s ankle finding, heavy ore milling in a dispatch, a Springfield or Seattle boy, and scrambled local notes about finances and French study.
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