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Newspaper

Albuquerque Morning Journal

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

3

Panama Buildings Uninsured in Canal Zone Fire Risk

The United States government holds millions in Panama canal zone buildings with no insurance. There is no fire protection policy beyond scattered local precautions and a strong fire department. Three thousand three hundred thirty eight buildings, mostly light construction, rely on inspections and regulations rather than insured coverage.

Washington Dte United States Panama Canal Zone France Canal Zone Republic of Panama Isthmian Canal Commission Sefsen

Cardinal Lecot Dies in Chambery on Return from Rome

Cardinal Victor Sulphie Lecot archbishop of Bordeaux dies in Chambery at age 73 while returning from Rome. A liberal voice among French clergy he sought church reform and improved material conditions for clergy. born January 8 1831, he became bishop of Dijon in 1896 and archbishop of Bordeaux in 1894, created cardinal in 1893.

Chambery France Victor Sulphie Lecot Bordeaux Rome Cardinal Lecot College of Cardinals Montescourt Dijon

Enthusiasts Arrive. Aviation Promises Broad Support

Two aviation enthusiasts arrive in New York from Havre Courtland Field Bishop and Frank S Lamb urge broader American enthusiasm for aviation praising progress and noting France leads in interest Lamb predicts practical demonstrations and possible aeroplane fights from France to England by spring Wright’s French achievements praised by both visitors

My Morning Journal New York Havre Courtland Field Bishop Aero Club of America Franks Lamb Frank P. Loni United States Army Perenautice Bishop France Mr Lamb English Channel

Newport Scouting Turbine and Reciprocating Cruiser Tests

The three Scout cruisers Salem Chester and Birmingham are undergoing engine type endurance tests to compare turbine and reciprocating efficiency. They will depart early February with full bunkers of 1 400 tons and travel 2 000 miles at twenty knots, after which remaining coal will be weighed to assess consumption.

Newport RB. 1 Salem Chester Birmingham

Sedalia mourns death of Col. John P Crawford at 70

Well Known Missourian bead Sedalia Mo Dec 20 Colonel John P Crawford a leading Missouri figure dies in Sedalia of appendicitis at seventy. He founded long banking career as vice president of Citizens National Bank for thirty years and served Pettis County as recorder of deeds. He also served as mayor of Bedoula and was active in Republican politics.

Sedalia John Pp. Crawford Missouri Crawford Hfe Citizens’ National Bank Pettis County Bedaula Fr Rwford

Board Announces Successful Consular Exam Candidates

In Washington DC on December 20 the board of examiners certified a list of 19 successful candidates from 71 who sat the July exam. The group is eligible for appointment in the consular service.

Vew Pewer Choon Washington Board of Examiners Secretary of State

Examination results show 23 of 37 succeed in November

The board notes a discouraging lack of suitable material for student interpreter corps and consular assistants. It hopes for more qualified applicants next time. Successful consuls included Charles J. Hoover of the Philippine Islands and John A. Ray of Texas. Also chosen for interpretership were M. F. Perkins of California and others.

Charlies J. Hoover Philippine Islands John A. Ray Texas Joseph J. Slehta South Dakota Edward C. Baker California M. F. Perkins

Bryan Unenthusiastic About Tafts Cabinet

Pittsburg December 20. In Uniontown tonight William Jennings Bryan said he may not approve all of Mr Tafts cabinet picks, and he declined to discuss the appointments. He is en route to be the honor guest at a two dollar dinner in the coke region.

Pittsburg Mr. Taft J Bryan Knox Mr. Bryan Uniontown Coke

John J Hanahan to resign and join American Automatic Stoker

Announcement from New York states John J Hanahan will sever his 26 year leadership as grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers in January to become vice president of the American Automatic Stoker Company with offices in Chicago and New York. The firm lists Wese as president and Edward Hawley and Theodore I Shonts as interested partners. Nathan Straus at the American Museum of Natural History urges two sharp barriers against the white plague: ban diseased cattle imports and prohibition of pasteurized label on milk that has not been pasteurized.

New York John J Hanahan Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers Vicw American Automatic Stoker Company Chis Cage Wese Edward Hawley Theodore I. Shonts American Museum of Natural History Nathan Straus

Talus Demonstrates Piste Firearm Amid Hains Trial

New York report states Major John P Hanna U S A demonstrated an automatic pistol similar to the one alleged by Peter C C hains as witnesses testified in the Hains trial. Six shots were fired in about six seconds according to a chronometer. In Kansas City a family of six fell ill after eating pork and beans, believed to contain plarma ines, with three members unconscious and a sixteen year old boy rescuing neighbors.

Talus New York John P. Hanna U.S. A Peter CC. Hatns William EB. Annis Sehutesein Park Hains Lould Kansas City N.S. Richardson Kan Richardses

Mayor to Hold Sunday Movie Show Closings Hearing

New York mayor announces a public hearing next Wednesday on whether to close moving picture shows on Sundays after clergy pressure. The city notes about 800 theatres operate every Sunday.

New York McClellan

Montenegro Merchants Rally for Boycott of Austro-Hungarian Goods

At a meeting in Cattinje Montenegro nearly all leading merchants supported a boycott against Austro-Hungarian products as part of a broad republican stance. The event signals growing economic resistance and nationalist sentiment among Montenegrin merchants.

Cattinje Montenegro Dee

Wife Murderer Hanged at State Prison

John Zeit, who killed his wife and granddaughter at Rackyile on August 4, was hanged at the state prison early this morning. The crime followed an argument over money his wife refused to give.

Wethersford Cann John Zeit Rackyile

Two Accidents in Albuquerque End in Serious Injury

Edward McNeese, a recent arrival from the east, was seriously injured yesterday evening at the Coal Avenue viaduct when he swerved to avoid pedestrians and struck a railing splinter. He was taken to St Joseph’s Hospital where Dr John F Peace treated his extensive injuries. His condition was described as critical with possible internal injury and uncertain recovery prospects.

Edward McNeese Albuquerque Coal Avenue McNeese Tie St. Joseph’s Hospital John F. Peace McNver Belive

Timekeeper Suffers Gunshot Wound In Bear Canyon Accident

Linn Th Coltics of 417 South High Street was hunting near Bear canyon when a shotgun exploded striking his forearm between elbow and wrist. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where doctors fear possible loss of his hand and part of the forearm. He was with two friends gathering Christmas trees and mistletoe when the accident occurred.

Wik Gost Linn Coltics 417 South High Street Santa Fe St. Joseph's Hospital Ty Burton

New Mexico Onions Are Better Than a Gold Mine

A Texico note reports on a sweet potato crop yield with figures from 1,600 bushels per acre, 9,680 hills per acre, and 7 to 14 pounds per hill, claiming about 80,000 pounds or 1,600 bushels per acre, though older papers questioned the figures.

New Mexico Texico

Onions from farmer crop spark praise for cool climate yields

A farmer reports an upron onion patch yielding 58 080 sets per acre and about 68 050 onions weighing up to a pound each. At 1 50 per bushel this could produce 1 742 40 per acre. The crop benefited from cool climate, rainfall only irrigation, and light cultivation, with no mulch.

Healthoterer Letter Sparks Shared Sentiment In Paper

The Morning Journal published a reader letter responding to health concerns. It conveys strong agreement with the writer and notes the newspaper’s own supportive stance on the issue.

Weather grid criticized by Albuquerque readers and officials

A Las Cruces style critique notes rotten weather over days and accuses weather authorities of bias. A health seeker letter asks for authors of climate articles and hints at after dark exposure. Ad segments promote PAZO OINTMENT and Dr Hess end Clark stock foods with prices listed.

Morning Journal Land of Sunshine Albuquerque Washington Fl Paso Yumay el Paso Texas Elaso Sam

Architects Busy on the Cabinet

The article notes four Taft brothers William H Charles PF Henry W and Horace D to live together to continue their outdoor exercise and congenial life. It mentions Homnes Taft owning a Walmscott Louisiana property but not viewed as the preferred site for the plans, confirming Horace D Taft’s statements.

William H Charles PF Henry W Horace D Homnes Taft Walmscott Horace D. Taft

Roosevelt policy to Latin America to continue says Taft pick

Washington dispatch reports Taft named as President-elect to continue Roosevelt policy toward Latin America. Director John Parrett of the International Bureau of American Republics notes Taft will pursue the same approach as Root and Roosevelt, seeking closer ties and greater mutual sympathy with South and Central American nations.

Washington Taft Roosevelt Latin-America John Parrett International Bureau of American Republics Latin America Root

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Safe Cough Relief

Promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble with forty years of cures. Sold by J. H. O'Reilly Co.

Foley J. H. Oo’ Rielly Co

Window Shades In Stock And Made To Order

In stock and made to order window shades offered with low prices and satisfaction guarantee. Advertisement text mentions leather and cloth gifts lettered in gold at Lithgow’s and a Albuquerque Winning Mill reference, with several garbled phrases and numbers.

Futrelle Furniture Lithgow’'s Journal Wuiliding

Kind Words From Boer General Viljoen Encourages Journal

General B J Viljoen of the former Boer forces, now farming near Chamberino New Mexico, praises the Morning Journal for its bright fair and clean journalism. The letter accompanies a six months subscription payment and extols the paper's qualities. Also promoting Foley's Honey and Tar by J H O Rielly Co for colds and pneumonia prevention.

Morning Journal B. J. Viljeen South Africa Chamberino Rio Grande Valley New Mexico N. M Albuquerque Journal B. J. Viljoen

Dainty Calendar Pads Line Debuts at Lithgow’s

The Columbus Hotel promotes best meals at reasonable rates and invites patrons to dine in good company while Lithgow’s Journal Building unveils a new line of dainty calendar pads for sale.

Columbus Lithgow's Journal Building

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