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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
6
In a call to residents, the city council considers sewer questions and urges a large turnout. Leaders stress listening to citizens could boost bond support and reduce delays, noting Tafts advice to “talk it over.” Municipal crime risks rise with delays in sewer planning.
The piece notes the debate over ex presidents and focuses on William Jennings Bryan. It mentions his return from Mexico, a lecture tour starting soon, and stops at Fairview for a rest before resuming travels toward Philadelphia. It emphasizes public interest in Bryan as a lecturer.
The article profiles William J. Bryan as a tireless political figure and traveling public advocate. It notes his influence through newspapers and private correspondence, his lecture tours, and his ongoing role in politics despite aging, comparing him with past leaders and emphasizing his persistence and energy.
The article notes a proposed million-dollar memorial to Shakespeare, funded globally as his works are read in many languages. It cautions managers hesitate to stage Shakespeare and cites rising translations and editions, with 6 million copies circulating by the era.
The text notes that many publishers issue special editions of Shakespeare and that Shakespeare still earns value even if other tragedians are not valued by critics. It asserts that the praise of a single Shakespeare scholar outweighs a whole theater full of lesser writers.
A Traction expert argues for merging elevated and surface rail into a single city system with a subway. He claims one management would let citizens choose travel method, and suggests a short line to shuttle depot visitors to downtown hotels aiding strangers.
Caleb Chase of Boston leaves more than 1 million in estate and 150000 in bequests to public and charitable bodies, churches, schools, and towns. He also directs 55000 to traveling salesmen and 2000 to each selected employee, with many smaller gifts to relatives. The will emphasizes practical benevolence over personal fame and sets aside remainder in trust for his widow, with later distribution to relatives.
The Record Herald argues the press showed little response to the Panama canal controversy and that the sensationalism surrounding the issue failed to excite readers during the recent presidential campaign.
A collection of editorial quips from Tucson and Alamogordo papers lampooning current politics and trends. Remarks reference anarchistic fears in Chicago and playful name suggestions for a new state.
The piece questions adopting the Colorado voting system while criticizing carpetbagger politicians from Denver and noting Arizona already faces internal political challenges. No clear outcome or dates are provided.
The piece notes frustration over possible legal action against Teddy for recent remarks and mocks the idea of a Kaiser Wilhelm. It also reports a delay in seed wheat shipment promised by Delegate Andrews from the agriculture department, blamed on a debate over which variety to send.
The region sees rapid waterworks and sewer completion with actual railroad construction soon. Houses multiply as Mme. Nordica plans a concert while stores bustle in the Christmas rush.
A Roswell Artesia passenger and express line has begun operation. Guadalupe County GOP calls a January 1 meeting to reorganize. Roswell figures list Frank Calffe’s death in Mexico City. Smallpox strikes Mimbres Santa Rita and Gila areas. El Paso bank clearings top $1 million in the week ending December 19. Carlsbad forms a $15,000 company to build a telephone and auto line toward Knowles and Monument country. $5,000 needed for a sand auto road. Robert Garrett to join Fort Logan exam for second lieutenant after eye test. Dayton Oil and Gas buys pipe to supply Dayton gas. oil and gas drilling advances. Socorro School of Mines dormitory completed. rooms and board hoped under $70 monthly. Torrance County Medical Society formed with 11 members to oppose quacks. Territorial Engineer Vernon L. Sullivan visits Chicago and Pittsburgh as a booster for New Mexico.
In remarks and a unique trade card, Mr. Sullivan extols New Mexico as a vast irrigation and resource potential with coal fields, water from three rivers, and a projected land area larger than Rhode Island and Delaware. He testifies before the Ways and Means committee while Taft’s cabinet and Senate contests loom in Washington. Bryan tours Pennsylvania delivering speeches amid election-driven activity.
The AP forecast notes a holiday pause in fixed events as Congress adjourns until January 4 1909. Navy fleets move toward home waters with reviews planned in Hampton Roads and Panama while the Turkish Russian and Japanese legislatures open anew. Other stories include the Pan American congress in Chile potential Venezuela Dutch tensions and ongoing trials and bribery cases in the United States.
Mrs M Meaney of Prentiss Mississippi describes three months bedridden with kidney and bladder trouble. After two doctors failed, she began Foley's Kidney Remedy and felt like a new person after two bottles. Sold by J A O'Rielly Co.
A brief column notes a Columbus motel as a place to seek a good wound exchange, reflecting a quirky regional ad line from a historic page.
A Santa Fe freight office stenographer praises the Royal 65 dollar typewriter after six months of heavy use, claiming it outperforms standard 160 dollar machines from Remington Underwood Smith-Premier Pax and others. The notice promotes a cut rate on new Underwood typewriters at Alby Typewriter.
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