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Newspaper

Albuquerque Morning Journal

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

Page

7

Cooper Shocks Natives in San Bernardino Shooting Event

Albuquerque night marshal Harry Cooper wowed California officers in San Bernardino by beating crack shooters at a practice match, then hitting a distant bullseye by accident. The report ties a later homicide in Vaughn to the Wells Welch case, noting Welch’s Carlsbad ties and family.

Harry Cooper Albuquerque Cooper San Bernardino Cal Sacramento San Berdoo California Lovcal San Perdoe

Murder and Arson At Vaughn Claims Welch Life

Special dispatch from Vaughn reports J Welch merchant murdered last night and robbers tried to destroy evidence by setting Welch’s store on fire at about 2:40 am. The blaze destroyed the store and Welch’s partially cremated body was found among the embers. A coroner's inquest was summoned.

D Vaughn WN M J Welch

Crystal Theater opens to packed houses on Gold Avenue

Crystal Theater on Gold Avenue resumed performances with three shows last night all sold out and standing room in high premium. Matinee crowd received souvenirs as viewers praised the monograph pictures and new moving picture system with seamless scene transitions. Local soprano Miss Alexander and baritone George Halley drew praise for the Spot light numbers and overall debut under new management left a strong, optimistic impression for a popular playhouse.

Crystal Theater Gold Avenue Bach George Halley Alexander The Crystal

How One Doctor Successfully Treats Pneumonia

In treating pneumonia, Dr. W. J. Smith of Sanders Alabama relies on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for the lungs. He says it has controlled the trouble in many medical cases and he recommends it as superior to other cough remedies. Also notes laundry advertisement.

W. J. Smith Sanders Ala

Aztec Fuel Offers Posts and Coal at Flat Rates

Aztec Fuel Co lists Mile Fac tory and Mountain Wood Pinon Fence Posts and Gallup Lump Coal at 86.50 per ton with buy anytime option. Contact phone 251 for orders and delivery details.

Aztec Fuel CO Mile Mountain Wood Gallup

Windy City Strong Man Meets Local Blacksmith Tonight

Chicago Al, John Ritchie, a famed strongman, faces Albuquerque blacksmith Simon Desehler in a best two of three falls wrestling match at the Armory under Albuquerque Athletic Club auspices. Prof. W H S Kennedy directs a 4 50 start with preliminaries and a small admission to cover costs.

John Ritchie Chicago al Simon Desehler Armory Albuquerque Athletic Club Mately W. H. S Kennedy Ritchie Desehler Deschlers Albuquerque Chicago

Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Croup Cure

A brief remedy claim notes that croup follows a cold or cough, urging early cough treatment with Ballard's Horehound Syrup. Promoted by J. H. O'Reilly & Co as a preventive and safe solution for children.

Ballard J. H. O'Rielly & Co

Sweep ing Inquiry Into Chicago Shipping

Chicago December 23 The government probe into alleged rebates will extend beyond Morris and Co packing house to include Michigan Central Nickel Plate and Lake Shore railroads Subpoenas served to B B Mitchell general freight traffic manager for New York Central lines and M J Sweet agent for the Red Line The investigation covers dressed beef shipments and cattle transport by these roads

Chicago Morris & Co Michigan Central Nickel Plate Lake Shore B. B B. Mitchell New York Central Lines M. J. Sweet Red Line

Pratt Company Laundry Ad Promises Quick Launder Savings

An early 20th century ad touts quick sales and small profits. F G Pratt & Co invites customers to save on groceries and highlights imperial laundry services for ladies collars shirts waists and duck suits at the back of the post office.

Imperial Laundry F. G. Pratt & CO Post Office

Public Tragedy: Mrs Searles Shoots Self After Question

Grand Rapids dispatch describes Myrtle Searles 32 who, after a sleepless night, asked her husband J W Searles how he liked the looks of this before firing a bullet into her head. She had been married four times and left a wake of rich husbands and affairs. Searles, a mining expert valued at about 250000, is left a widower with one child. The couple had planned a quiet day with guests and jewels to be shown from a safety vault.

Grand Rapids Mich Chicagoe Tribune Albuquerque J. W. Searles Jimmy" Searles Searles Old San Felipe California Der Jim Myrtle Searles Arizona Nevada Crowfoot

Busy Christmas shopping closes day in Albuquerque

The Christmas buying season ends with merchants busy from morning to night as Albuquerque sees strong demand for Christmas trees and trimmings. Churches plan Christmas services tonight and the city anticipates a festive day with widespread observance and happy crowds.

Albuquerque

Clever Program Of Christmas Exercises

The Congregational Church Sunday School plans a 7 pm Christmas program with songs recitations and pantomimes featuring Santa Claus and a large lights decorated tree. Instead of gifts for Santa, workers will request donations for needy city children. Performances include "Dear Little Stranger" "My Blessed Savior" "A Little Boy" "The Star of Bethlehem" and "Old Santa Is a Jolly Man" with the Gleaners Class and other readings and a pantomime titled "Glad Tidings" delivered by Franklin Milles and others.

Congregational Church Santa Claus June Foster Caleb Reynolds Gladys Sampsell Richard Reynolds Csaeabd Forreseen Reynolds Gleaners Franklin Milles Santa Mers Wilson Floyd Miller Harold Wood Franklin McCoy L. Boldt

Greene May Lose Great Mexican Concession

The largest concession ever granted in Mexico, to Colonel W. C. Greene, may expire January 12 with no renewal. Three million acres, rich in timber and mineral belts, have rested under his control. revocation could trigger a rush of lumbermen and prospectors into western Chihuahua. Experts say railroad development is essential for true growth, and withholding transport hamstrings industry. Uncertain who will take over, but New York capital and Cole-Ryan interests are discussed as possible entrants.

Republic of Mexico W. C. Greene Guerrero Greene Chihuahua el Paso Times Southwest New York Cole-Ryan

Ryan resigns from thirty one corporations

Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports financier Ryan resigns from the directorates of thirty one corporations citing health concerns. He retains control of Morton Trust, National Bank of Commerce and American Tobacco, with declines in workload to focus on leisure.

New York Thumis Ryan Morton Trust Company National Bork of Commerce American Tobacco Company Ryan Equitable Life Assurance Social Interboro Metropolitan Street Railway Couga Van Jivan Hac Commercial Trust Company of Philadelphia Continental Rubber Company Mercantile Trust of New York Seaboard Air Line Scuttway

Ballard's Herbine Court Ad Promotes Health

An advertisement urges readers to tackle constipation biliousness and liver or bowel trouble to prevent chronic disease. It touts Ballard's Herbine as a sure cure for stomach liver and bowel issues and credits J H O Rielly & Co as the sellers.

Ballard J. H. O' Rielly & Co

Christmas notices and travels fill Elmendorf item

Local and personal notes list Elmendorf visitors in Santa Fe and Albuquerque for the holidays, Christmas hours for shops and the probate office, and church service details. Highlights include marriages, travel to St Joseph and San Francisco, funerals in Burlington, and charity programs.

Yeesterday Joseph L. Kennedy Lawrence Kan Grace Gertrude Creel J. H. Prohaska South Walter Street St. Joseph Moe F. G. Gilchrist Marion San Francisco Glehrist Santa Melrose First Methodist Church Lead Avenue Third Street Harwood

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