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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
7
Miss Edna Buckler a prominent young lady from home praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic stimulant that restored her health and energy after weakness. She claims it made her strong and urges others needing vitality to try the product, noting life and vigor returned.
An old advertisement promotes Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey claiming health benefits and a pure medicinal malt product priced at $1.00 with a warning to buy only the genuine “Old Chemist” label. The copy notes a wrestling match where Schentein, also known as Americus, wrestled in two straight falls with times listed for each fall.
An attack wrecked the El Defensor Del Pueblo plant in Tucson. Manuel Saribia, publisher tied to the liberal Mexico movement, alleges the Dia government agents carried out the destruction, targeting presses, furniture, and the current edition.
In a ten round bout at the National Athletic Club New York Frankie Madden stopped Boston’s Mike Glover in the fifth round with a left to the stomach and a right cross to the jaw. The referee and crowd approved the decisive finish in an event tightly watched by club members.
New fund of $100,000 endows practical education aimed at developing pupils' executiveness. Annual disbursements total $19,000 to support gathering reports on applied school work. Dr Leon Pthert Landone, director of applied sciences and arts in Los Angeles, will direct the project from that city.
An advertises a pill labeled 40 Cure a Cold in One Day using laxative and quinine. druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Each box bears the signature of FE. W. GROVE and is priced at 26e.
Albuquerque Athletic Club stages its second armory smoker with strongman feats by Simon Deschler and a 15 round bout Kennedy versus Walker. King Stacy opens with bag punching, a fencing duel follows, and a preliminary six round bout between two colored boxers. Only members admitted. tickets from Major Ruppe or his drugstore.
Sufferers with stiff joints are urged to try Ballard's Snow Liniment promising to relieve aches pains and stiffness. Sold by J. H. O'Rielly & Co with optimism about restoring full function.
In Bellingham on December 18, James Jenkins John Portela and Jee Chung were executed by hanging at the provincial jail in New Westminster C on the same scaffold for their crimes.
In Concord North Carolina William Gaham a Black man died after an incident following an attempt on a sixteen year old white girl. Authorities reported he narrowly escaped mob fatality as he was arrested on December 18 in Charlotte.
Frank Bryant aged twenty sl, hanged in county jail ward for the murder of Thomas Brady aged seventy on August 21 last. Bryant rifled Brady’s trunk, spent a small sum on a ticket to Chicago. He thanked Sheriff Werner and said farewell to the witnesses before the trap was sprung.
G. V. Heward, returning from Colorado Springs, aided by his father G. Hill Heward, negotiated a major New Mexico land deal for 153000 acres on the Lobato grant in Rio Arriba county. The property lies west of the Denver and Rio Grande railway and is dissected by the Chama River with 30000 acres slated for irrigation and the remainder rich in timber and minerals.
The Morning Journal reports that about thirty thousand acres will be placed under irrigation under an Howerd supported plan. The tract includes timber and grazing land with mineralized portions. Development will be extensive and much of the land may be sold in smaller parcels.
Philadelphia reports an 18 year old named James Curren died after a boxing bout with 17 year old Benjamin Barnet at the Broadway Athletic Club. Barnet knocked Curren down then Curren collapsed on the way to hospital. Police arrested Barnet and Curren’s seconds. Barnet’s seconds fled.
Frank Cain city marshal was fatally shot and Elmer Magradue was killed when three suspects in the Higbee jail opened fire as Cain and Magradue searched cells. Cain was wounded in the right lung. a suspect was shot in the arm and one prisoner escaped amid the chaos. Names listed include Fred Anderson and James Drener of Des Moines, Iowa.
The advice recommends applying Chamberlains Liniment twice daily with five minutes of palm massage, then binding a dampened flannel over the painful area. This simple home treatment aims to reduce back lameness quickly and is available at all druggists.
Joplin Missouri December 18 Colonel Hut Marchbank sixty three a prominent stock broker shot himself in his apartment bathroom died thirty minutes later in his sister’s arms He left a note to his sister stating ill health as the cause of his action Body to be sent to Newark New Jersey for interment gone bad lighting and garbled text.
Warrensburg Missouri December 18 The circuit court opened trial today for two Kansas City Christian Science healers Lena Jaccard and Tessera M Hayward. The case is expected to reach the Supreme Court as a test of Christian Science statutes.
In Los Angeles on December 18 Dick Hyland from Grass Valley defeated Kid Dalton of Los Angeles in a ten round battle at Mc Carey’s pavilion. Both fighters finished standing with no decision awarded.
The council of the empire approved a large loan totaling 225 million dollars for the government today. The action signals financial support for imperial programs amid ongoing fiscal considerations and budget planning.
The Tonopah Mining Company directors, at a meeting here today, declared the regular quarterly dividend of 25 percent payable January 1.
An advertisement urges readers to take Ballard's Herbine to combat constipation billiousness and bowel troubles claiming it will thoroughly purify the system and restore health. Sold by J. H. O'Rielly Co.
A dated notice promotes Imperial Laundry behind the post office offering domestic finishing services. It urges patrons to have laundry done to stay up to date and notes Dr. Isaacson, a veterinarian, with day and night contact numbers.
Fu trelle Furniture advertises stock and custom window shades with guaranteed satisfaction. Leather and cloth gifts offered with gold lettering at Lithgow's Journal Building. Window frames priced at $1.75. Albuquerque taulog 6s.
The Athletic club basketball team defeated the Minors 13 to 11 at the Armory after a tight, foul free game. First half 5 to 8 Athletics led. second half tied 11 to 11, five extra minutes decided the win as Minors fouled twice for two points. A large crowd cheered, and a Cavanaugh orchestra dance followed.
Tomorrow the Highland Methodist church south will celebrate 25 years in its South Arno street building. The church grew from six members to 150 with strong finances. Twenty five new members will join at the anniversary service and plans for a new $30 000 modern church at Arno street and Central avenue are announced.
Dr Bohannon the dentist who vanished Saturday afternoon from 124 South Edith street was located in Flagstaff last evening. He had left to make purchases and did not return, raising fears of foul play. police were notified and confirmed his location in Flagstaff. He recently moved from Kentucky where his wife is linked to former Governor Taylor.
W P Belete arrived from Gibson for a brief visit. A daughter born December 18 1968 to Mr and Mrs Juan Varila at 220 North Sifth street. Mrs E F Scheele and infant girl. W H Dearstyne of Peters Paper company interviewed locally. John Hart arrives from San Rafael to supervise building work. Mrs John J Ford and daughter Nona return from National City visits. Mrs Hugh J Collins ill with appendicitis likely to need operation. Adolphus Busch arrives by private car en route to Pasadena California. F M Richards lease Park Hotel Socorro with renovations planned. Dr J B Kraft travels to Kansas City to see ill father, Mr Kraft Sr age 82. Harry F Lee and family depart for Ocean Park California. Frank G Stephens lands contractor contract for Wass houses on Seventh Street. Funeral expenses for Thomas Riley seek further donations. Remains of Eugene Shipley shipped to Kansas City. family travels from Albuquerque. Albuquerque Business College closes for Christmas holidays. fall term enrollment up. Mrs Milliken to Amarillo for holidays. reopens January 4. John A Logan Circle Ladies of Grand Army to meet at Odd Fellows hall. County commissioners meet December 24 to audit bills. Santa Fe Reading Rooms to host Kansas Nebraska Concert Company with noted performers. Mask carnival at the rink draws many. prizes awarded. Porch swings advertised by Albuquerque Planing Mill. Columbus Hotel touted for good board.
My Dear Friends One Week from today will be Christmas You have five more days to select your gifts Our headquarters lists book suggestions including sets of Dickens Cooper Macaulay Rome French Revolution Shakespeare and Riley Big assortment of new copyrighted books 125 Big assortment of popular copyrighted 50e Big assortment of standard authors 35e
A sensational 15 day offer promotes a Bar natto Simulation Diamond Ring claiming genuine sparkle at one thirtieth the cost. The ad seeks honest representatives to wear display and take orders for free samples including ring earrings and pins, promising 100 percent profit with no selling effort. It urges quick response and notes the offer may not reappear, directing readers to The Barnatto Diamond in Chicago.
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