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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
6
Sympathy pours from around the world for Italy after the latest earthquake that devastates cities and claims thousands of lives. The piece lists historic quakes from Naples to Lisbon, noting vast losses and communication breakdowns across regions.
President Taft faces pressure for a substantial steel tariff cut amid calls from reformers and Andrew Carnegie’s influence. Sources quote Wellman noting Carnegie’s help sway in tariff revision while insiders warn of continued protectionist resistance and cautious reductions in iron and steel duties.
A sweeping catalog lists earthquake and disaster death tolls across cities from Lisbon to Lima, with Sicily, Yedo, and Aleppo among hardened ruins. Amid the sobering figures comes a note on Italy’s tragedy and a call for international solidarity, then a brief economic debate on tariffs and protective duties.
A self styled Nyack New York prophet named Spangler claims the world ends tomorrow prompting fear among women and crying children as he heads to a mountain to witness imagined devastation. Local officials warn against credulity and mock his prophecy as a hazardous profession.
The piece argues that past efforts to centralize the U S secret service faced opposition from department heads and political influence. It notes the post office inspectors and internal revenue special agents as powerful factors and cites a Washington Star cartoon reflecting political resistance to reform.
The Boston Transcript notes the organization is expanding quickly and urges the source of its tithe be established beyond doubt as part of its ongoing discourse.
A fragment discusses Ananias in the New Testament and a high priest Ananias, with remarks on Damascus and Paul, plus a note on Harper's Weekly figures. It cites New York World critique of Theodore and mentions police and a Bronx ceremony disrupted by a boy band at a Catholic Protectory stone cornerstone event.
The New York American reports Andrew Carnegie has stopped gifting libraries and is now concentrating on giving away the steel trust resources. The shift marks a new phase in his philanthropy and business influence.
Clovis Post argues the territory backs immediate statehood with pledges from national leaders. It predicts two-state admission, outlines forthcoming constitutional and electoral tasks, and urges clean, patriotic leadership as the process unfolds.
A trial in Media Pennsylvania features Florence Erb and her sister Catherine Beisel charged with murdering Captain J Clayton Erb. Ten witnesses including household staff testified with defense claiming Beisel fired the fatal shot in self defense while no direct link ties Florence Erb to the shooting.
Wives of accused men face limits on testifying about husbands whereabouts during the Rankin murder case at Beetfoot Lake. The Tennessee law blocks spousal testimony for or against a husband, but some alibi witnesses, including Mrs Bud Hoffman and Mrs Sam Applewhite, secured admission. The defense notes widespread family ties among residents as trials unfold with competing theories.
An advertisement urges readers crippled by rheumatism or stiff joints to try Ballard's Snow Liniment, claiming it will drive away aches and stiffness and restore health. Sold by J. H. O Rielly & Co.
An Economist shop listing seeks a saleswoman with prior experience. The advertisement states preference for applicants with relevant sales background and notes that only those with experience should apply.
J A Root of Malpais Ranch and Trading Co in Adamana Arizona extols the $65 Royal Typewriter as superior to pricier models from Remington Underwood Oliver and Dens. He claims no reason exists to pay $160 for another machine and urges cut rate on new Underwood typewriters.
Media Pennsylvania December 36 William Matheus former state treasurer died suddenly at his home aged forty six. The physician cites pneumonia but public belief ties his death to the trials and his two year penitentiary sentence in the alleged Harrisburg graft conspiracy. Matheus was a longtime political figure.
David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia testifies that Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets relieve a heavy dull feeling after eating and improve digestion. The ad promotes tablets as superior to pills and offers free samples at drug stores. It also mentions household loans and steamship tickets offered by The Household Loan Company in Grant Building.
A fragment advertising Columbus Hotel dining and porch swings at $4.50 appears with dubious medical claims for a poultry remedy and other products. The text notes a telephone-like number and vague promises of “good company” in unclear promotional copy.
The article extols Regal Shoes craftsmanship from oak-bark tanned materials to fast-color hooks and eyelets. It credits careful selection and expert workmen as delivering the finest shoes money can buy.
A meeting of life insurance agents licensed in New Mexico is called for 10 o'clock in the morning in the Commercial Club rooms to organize the New Mexico Life Underwriters Association. Plans seek quick affiliation with the national body. Jacobo Chaves, state insurance superintendent, likely to attend to speak. Por Poroma, Petter and Salt Rheum. The intense itching from these ailments is quickly relieved by Chamberlains Salve with many cures attributed to it.
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