The Commercial Club Faces Decline in Albuquerque
A New Mexico city editorial laments the loss of vigor at Albuquerque's Commercial Club. It notes the presidency is vacant and the secretary overcommitted, urging active leadership to restore the club as a public booster for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerccial Club
Albuquerque
Club
Commercial Club Building Association
New Mexico
Committee On
Bursum
Silver City
Albuquerque Journal
Journal
Deming Graphic
W. A. Bayer
Commercial Club
Eastern New Mexico Sees Push for Open Nomination System
In a vigorous push, eastern New Mexico counties favor an open aboveboard system for nominating candidates for royal and county offices, arguing it ends boss rule and gives the people a say in primaries. Opponents in western areas resist, but supporters say adoption is urgent for fairer politics and broader democratic participation.
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New Mexico
Vunty Dorsee
Rpatem
Bane
Wang
du Chaves
Eday
Roosevest
Back Room Bosses Challenged by Primary Announcement System
The piece argues that town politics should use public primaries and newspaper announcements to nominate county officials. It condemns back room bosses in New Mexico and praises open selection to curb graft, debt, and underhand deals. It notes eastern counties already use this system and predicts major benefits for western counties.
Taft's record praised for steady public service
The Baltimore Sun analyzes Secretary Taft's record, praising his capacity to achieve results in statecraft with tact and discrimination. The piece contends his record is strong, with few flaws, and highlights his ability to reach essential truths with gentle firmness and amiable temper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Convention news and conflicting election color
National conventions in Chicago and Denver set stage for Taft Bryan contests with two thirds or majority rules described. Roosevelt hinted at not being drawn into a stampede. Brooklyn water eel complaint and Canadian theatrical boycott threaten upcoming copyright pressure. A judicial decision has been rendered by the authorities.
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Chicago
Denver
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Bryan
Sill
What the Editors of the Southwest Are Saying
Cartoonish remarks from Southwest editors comment on public figures and trends. The Tucson Star notes a Connecticut snake club hunt ending with zero bites but 600 quarts of whiskey consumed. The Texico Trumpet says J E Curren, builder of papers, launches Melrose Headlight style ventures at Clovis harbor.
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The
Southwest
Connecticut
Tucson
J E. Curren
New Mexico
Melrose
Taft
Clovis Harbor
Delegates and party integrity praised in territorial meetings
Local papers clash over delegate seating and trust in elected representatives. The Silver City Independent defends Haswell area delegates and party loyalty, while The Albuquerque Journal and Deming Graphic are criticized for political rhetoric and misrepresentation.
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Bryan
Denver
Silver City Independent
Thirteen Prisoners Sentenced in Las Vogue Bank Case
Thirteen prisoners in Las Vogue received a total of 376 years in prison this term, a judge Millk issued the sentences. Arizona's Yavapai County tax rolls are rumored to show ten million dollars in assessed valuation this year. A ten man government team begins paliting the Mogul Indian reservation, scheduled to take two years. Over a hundred tracklayers work on the Banta Fe line between Raton and Des Moines with concrete and bridge gangs active. An automobile route is proposed between Cloudcroft and Alamogordo.
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Las Vogue
Millk
Yavanai County
Arizona
Yavapai
Mogul Indian Reservation
Banta Fe
Liberal
Englewood
Raton
Des Moines
Local Developments Include Gifts and Corporate Moves
Dr James Douglas of Phelps Dodge gives University of Arizona Tucson ten thousand dollars for laboratory instruments. Raton Publishing forms to publish the Datty Raton Range. Conductor George Irwin injured at Pengzance quarry. Colorado Fuel and Iron buys Santa Fe county holdings including Oro Quay mine. Artesia enacts strict saloon ordinance with fines and jail terms for alcohol sales.
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James Douglas
Phelps- Dodge Company
University of Arizona At Tucson
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Santa Fe County
Oro Quay Gold Minning and Reduction Company
Licking the Editor: Southwest Editor Fights Off Attacker
A district in Albuquerque reports a man attempting to lick the editor of the Lordsburg Liberal. The editor overpowered the attacker, who was hospitalized after the clash. the district attorney intervened and the assailant was fired from the police force. The piece suggests editors here are safer targets in a columnist’s view.
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Lordsburg Liberal
United States
Southwest
el Passo
Oklahoma
Albuquerque
Atttorney
Liberal
Max Frost
New Mexican
Albuquerque Policeman Entangled In Fantastical Swap Tale
The report describes Policeman Phillips of Albuquerque being gentile for Hendricks of the Albuquerque sun. He invited friends to see him, leading to Hendricks being folded up and placed outside the building as the tale claims, with the writer speculating on how actions differ from intentions.
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Phillips
Albuquerque
Hendricks
Albuquerque Sun
Notiche i Nicolaci
Tessier
Central Aenue
Local Store Ad Highlights Bargains on Wear and Groceries
An old classified ad lists women’s vests and robe coats, coffee and work pants at low prices. It promotes large cans and domestic goods, with prices like five dollars for ladies items and discounts on pantry staples. The text also mentions street location on a given avenue and city area, including various small product notes and sales language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash Buyers Union
Notice of Trustee Sale in Old Town Albuquerque
Notice that Mary Kreifels and Sebastian Kreifels pledged two parcels in Old Town Albuquerque as security for a promissory note of 1907 to Montezuma Trust Company. The deed conveys five acres plus adjacent parcel in Precinct 13, with legal boundaries and references to Linder Watts and G W Wakefield properties in Bernalillo County New Mexico.
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Mary Kreifels
Sebastian Kreifels
John Ginther
S&s
Sebastian Kreifelx
Montezuma Trust Company
Bernalillo
Territory
New Mexico
Old Town
Albuquerque
Linder Watts
Duranes Road
Perea Street
Perea
J F. A. Simpson
Said County
G. W. Wakefield
W. FB. Sherman
W. E. Sherman
S. B
County of Bernalillo
Territory of
W. H. Gillewater
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Albuquerque Norning Journal
A. Macpifeerson , Burke B. Heniig
Boccher
Journal Publishing Co
N. M
Congress
Morning Journal J
Republican Party
Morning Journal
American Newspaper Directory
Boucher
Journal Publishing Company
Albuquerque Morning Journal
H. N. Packert
the Commercial Club
Quay
War Department
Magoon
Cuba
Poloma
Representady Denby
Michigan
Bumpus
Boston
Panama
Gatun
Baltimore Sun
Roosevelt
Brooklyn
San Antonio Express
Theatrical Trust
Canada
Naonal Association of Theatrical Producing Managers
Dominion of Canada
David Bennett Hill
Phoenix Republican
West
Denver Republican
Sexton
Tucson Star
Southwestern News Notes
Cloudcrott
Alamogorde
el Paso
J. Ft. Foster
Wt. Humphreys
Orrin A. Foster
George Irwin
Williams-Gallup Tocal
Pengzance
Henry Chinon
Willard
Lou Piper
Hanry
Artesia
Lindemann
Mali
Yeenss
Arch T. Wilson
S. Edith
Venice OF America
Venice
California
C. A. Grande
North Broadway
Mjeras Canyon
M. KR
Mecrory
M. D
San Mareia
K. B. McBride
Board of Regents
Las Cruces
Agricultural College
New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Megistrar, Agricultural College
Maxwell Automobiles
H. P
Pao Becokat
Vanity Blair
Missouri River
Santa Fe
T. E. Purdy
Texas
Superior Lumber and Mill Co
South First Street
Colombo
Wagner
Lawrence
Will D. Howard
RIO Grande Valley Land Company
John Borkadaile
3Rd and
Gold Avenue
A. B. McMillen
Sad
Elks Theater
FISKE
Manhattan Company
Rosmersholm
Henrik Ibsen
Matson's
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