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Newspaper

Albuquerque Morning Journal

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1908

Page

5

MacParland Moran Utean Win Six Day Race at Madison Square

Floyd MacFarland and Moran win the sixteenth international six day race at Madison Square Garden. Rutt and Stol finish second, Demara third as eight teams race 2.797 miles in 42½ hours. Prizes range from 1500 to 200 dollars amid a 12,000 strong crowd.

MacFarland-Morain Rutt-Biel Hill-Demara Walthoure Root Collins-Mitten Galvin-Wiley East Anderson-Vanoni Palmer-Drebach Attes MacMurtaned Butt Demara Bie Gmphitheter MacFarland-Moran Conn Walthour Root Poertione Mer Rutt Stol MacFarland On & Previows Coing Moran Fist Hill Walthour Meat

Wills defeated in Park Square pace race by McLean

Albert Edward Wills, holder of the world's hour record for bicycle riding, loses a twenty mile motor paced event at Park Square Coliseum to Hugh McLean of Chelsea. A new track record for thirty minutes is reported.

Albert Edward Wills Park Square Coliseum Hugh McLean Helsea

Milwaukee skater sets twelve lap record in pursuit race

William Robinson of Chicago, amateur champion roller skater, defeated Milwaukee rivals Speedy Eichstedt and Tom OConnell in a mile pursuit at Riverview ring. He clocked 3 minutes 2.5 seconds to establish a new World record for twelve laps.

Milwaukee William Robinson Chicago Speedy Eichstedt Tom O'Connell Riverview Ring

Explosion on Southern Pacific kills nine on freight engine

A Southern Pacific extra freight locomotive exploded on a siding in Beaumont California killing nine men instantly and seriously injuring others. Engineers in the crew David M Donald Mireman Roy Reynolds Conductor Guy Brockman Head Brakeman E A Williams were all Los Angeles residents. A board of inquiry was formed to investigate the cause as the boiler was blown 250 feet.

Southern Pacific Morning Journal Beaumont Cal Tne the Dead David M Donald Mireman Roy Reynolds Guy Brockman the Poinred Head Beakeman E. A. Williams Los Angeles

PINGHOT DESCRIBES NEW SIX WESTERN FOREST DISTRICTS

Special correspondence explains the United States forest service reorganization creating six district offices with district foresters at Denver Ogden Albuquerque Missoula San Francisco and Portland. Gifford Pinchot notes this shifts authority to field offices, reduces Washington delays, and emphasizes trained western personnel in national forest management.

Warington, Dee United States Forest Service Forest Service Denver Colo Ogden Utah Albuquerque N. M Missoula Mont San Francisco Cal Portland Ore Gifford. Pinchot United States Forester National Foreste National

Footnotes on Love and Work From Old Times

A fragmentary dialogue mentions notes to a brother and Miss Golding about marriage proposals, a mistaken call to a husband and references to a New York Sun item. The ad copy ends with a garbled line about horse stumbles and the I. X. L Bhoving Forge at 15 Copper Ave.

Parker Streeter Miss Golding Louie I. X. L, Bhoving Copper Ave

New Mexico Institute for the Blind Seeks Cooperation

Alamogordo New Mexico officials and business leaders back a Christmas tree program for blind pupils from the New Mexico Institute for the Blind The institute seeks families and communities to support and enroll blind children for education and future independence. Dr George Struan invites inquiries and offers travel assistance to interested families.

Alamogordo, N. M New Mexico Alamogordo Christina Hiet Dodeter George Struan School Board of Trustees

University Exam Week and Holiday Closure Notice

Semester examinations occur this week and the university closes next Friday December 18 for a two week holiday vacation. The women’s basketball team defeated the Indian School 15 to 6 at the Casino. The second semester begins January 4 and prospective new students should register.

San Wael

Postponed Rodey Hall Dedication and City Lecture Plans

The Rodey Hall dedication is delayed until after holidays to mark the opening of the new semester with a special assembly. Professor Clark and Dr Laindie return to campus. Mr Opiestead lectures at Presbyterian church as first in city lecture series.

Rodey Hall Clark Landis Opiestead The Presbyterian Church William Wroth Mirage Robert Yewell Journal of Education Albuquerque Territorial Educational Association

Seniors Celebrate at President Tight's Reception

The senior college class held a Friday night reception hosted by President and Mrs Tight. Guests included Roy A Baldwin Kirk Ryan Grover Kane mans M J Mctiuinness C B Rag era William St Wereth Edmund Moss Kiva Spicer Harriet K Davies Lilian Spitz and faculty members attended. The house showcased Pueblo style architecture with Indian relics and lively conversation lasted from 8 to 2 with light refreshments.

Sterling Vincent Tight

Aztec Fuel Co Ad Offers Coal And Supplies

Aztec Fuel Co advertises Gallup lump coal at 6.50 per ton and Pine Fence Posts Pinon Fence Posts from the factory. It invites customers to buy any old time and provides phone 251. Also promotes dining at Columbus Motel with a cheeky line about good company.

Chamberlain David Freeman Kempt Nova Scotia J. H. O'Rielly Aztec Fuel CO Gallup

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