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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
6
The piece contrasts modern thrift with the enduring charity of Christmas. It recalls acts of unselfishness from daily life and a Pompeii dog that saved a boy, arguing that genuine selflessness persists despite cynicism in a selfish world.
A general sentiment runs through the United States with widespread public feeling across regions. The excerpt notes a sense of unity and shared concern among citizens, reflecting common interests and attitudes during the period.
The article argues that a renewed national mood will bring enduring prosperity. It cites the New York Herald on farm wealth near 200 million dollars higher than 1907, with total year figures approaching eight billion. It notes strong bank and railway activity, favorable monetary signals, and large scale railway orders as signs of a recovering economy.
A $100 000 endowment funds the so called new education that aims to instill practical improvidence in pupils. Dr Leon Elbert Landone announces the yearly ten thousand dollar grants to gather reports on executive education rather than theoretical learning.
Gary, chairman of United States Steel Corporation, labeled before the tariff committee. He cited that US Steel produced about 41.7 percent of the nation’s iron last year and manufactured roughly 50 percent of steel rails. Wages for workers have risen, and he urged consideration of government control of manufacturers.
Testimony shows United States Steel Corporation paid out 262.35 million in dividends and 180.71 million in interest, with a 73.10 percent return on capitalization. Capitalization stands at 360.20 million in common stock and 480.20 million in bonds, plus 125.35 million in subsidiary bond issues.
New York December 22. The Equal Franchise Society organized at Mrs Clarence H Mackay home with Mrs Mackay as president. Officers elected include vice presidents Mrs Richard Aldrich Mrs Frederick Nathan Colonel Geo Harvey and William M Tvens treasurer Mrs Philip M Lydigam and secretary Miss Ida Gross.
Altoona Pa December 22 William J Bryan delivered his lecture The Prince of Peace in the high school auditorium. He was afterward entertained by the University club. He spoke of Carnegie testimony before Congress and teased Judge K H Gary of United States Steel calling him a Panky Chic or Caperson who will bear watching.
President Charles W. Eliot at Harvard denounces trade unions as a harmful force limiting output and apprenticeships. He argues such actions rot the moral fiber of workers and cites the unions’ altruistic aims as misguided. Also notes the Pacific fleet voyage from Panama toward Chile with Captain Moore to replace Captain Underwood.
A New York Waldorf Astoria dinner featured former Governor Frank B Black urging moderation in federal and state laws. Notables including Governor Charles Hughes and J P Morgan attended as Black warned against hastily enacted measures and the loss of free speech. The address touched on public duties, constitutional limits, and the dangers of overreach in lawmaking.
Pittsburg December 2 George T Oliver owner of the Gagette Times and Chronicle Telegraph was unanimously endorsed by Allegheny county legislators for United States senator to succeed Bene ater P Knox who is set to be secretary of state in the Taft cabinet Congressmen James P Rourke and John Dalzell had already announced their candidacies for the seat.
A freight train collision near Chicago caused a mail coach to derail and explode, burning a Christmas mail load. Five mail clerks escaped with injuries while one person is reported hurt from jumping to safety as a locomotive overturned near the west side.
Report from Galveston states the steamer Irada on its fortieth voyage between Gelvestad and Liverpool was wrecked off Crookhaven Ireland after leaving in early December. The loss included a cargo valued near a million dollars and 22 000 bales of cotton. Captain Roberts and crew evacuated passengers as the vessel broke apart.
J al Swing was re elected president of the Pacific Baseball League at the league's annual meeting. The 1909 season will run thirty one consecutive weeks from March 1 to October 1 in San Francisco.
Three hundred Navajo Indian blankets from the reservation were received at El Curio Wright's Trading Post at Third and Gold. The natural color blankets come in gray black white with a red accent and are woven from native wool. Sizes include many popular half saddles and small blankets, expected to attract strong demand in Albuquerque.
For six months I have used my Royal 65.00 typewriter severely and consistently and it delivers the goods. I have tried standard 100.00 models from Remington Underwood Smith-Premier Pax and others and in my opinion the Royal 65.00 has more merit than any of them. The Royal fits my needs every time. Fr. 5. Brock Stenographer Santa Fe Freight Office for rate on new Underwood typewriters Aleq Typewriter Exchange.
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