Morning Journal declares leading Republican paper in New Mexico
The Journal Publishing Company of Albuquerque proclaims the Albuquerque Morning Journal as the leading Republican paper in New Mexico with the largest daily circulation. D S Boucher, business manager, swears April 1908 average circulation at 4,461 copies printed and circulated daily before a notary.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
Bernalillo
D. S. Boucher
Journal Publishing Company
Albuquerque Morning Journel
D. S&s
H. N. Packert
Taft Nominated by Chicago Republicans a Foregone Conclusion
The Chicago convention nominating Mr. Taft for president is treated as a foregone conclusion with broad public acceptance. The Morning Journal supported Taft from the start, praising him as the best and most available candidate, though expressing regret that New Mexico cannot cast its four electoral votes for him.
County commissioners urged to improve road funds use
The Good Roads association criticizes county leaders for wasting road funds on unproductive projects. It calls for replacing incompetent commissioners and urges the county in general to fund durable country roads, noting the urban precincts’ progress as a model.
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Ely
Chicago Dispatch Summarizes 1908 Platform Sentiment
A Chicago dispatch notes general sentiment favoring a broad Republican platform and avoiding Bryanesque radicalism. It argues business leaders might vote for Bryan if nominated in Denver, believing a Republican Senate would curb radicals, while Taft’s victory could push Republican policies through Congress.
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Republicans Face Choice as Bryan Leads in Race
The editorial argues the Senate and House party alignment will shape swift legislation after the election. It warns that a Bryan victory could trigger sustained conflict and calls New Mexico Republicans to reject ring rule, demand fair elections, clean leaders, and freedom from boss politics amid a broad good roads push nationwide.
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New Mexico
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The Poor Old Democratic Party in Decline
The New York World abandons anti Bryan talk and prints a somber note from Bryan’s office at Lincoln. It states 697 delegates are pledged to Bryan for Denver, with 672 needed for nomination, signaling the party’s drift toward a fourth straight presidential defeat.
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Bryan
Lincoln
Denver
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Taft Looms at Chicago Convention And Fifty Babies Baptized
Solosz Bic Wiix in thee Piedd as Taft looms large at the Chicago convention. Fifty babies were baptized in Willard. Roosevelt polled only three votes but is not rattled. Autoists of El Paso organize a club. Cigarette smoking on rails questioned. Las Vegas Daily attacks Andrews. A small El Paso cyclone damages an auto garage. New Mexico statehood plank discussed. Bees arrive in El Paso en route to Las Cruces. Taiban NM furniture ad promises cradle to grave items. Almanac questions Andrews candidacy. Wives urged to speak in London sermon series. Wu Ting Pang clocks sixty miles per hour in an auto. A Yuma gunfighter humorously drinks after a shot. Alma-Harb notes New Mexico six votes in convention.
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Montezuma Trust Company
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Bernalillo
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
Linder Watts
Perea Street
Eald Perea
Perea
W. E. Sherman
N. EL
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Eee
Montezuma It Company
Territory of New Mexico
W. H L. Gillewater
Value of human life boosts medical philanthropy
The article notes rising generosity toward public health with major gifts from John D. Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie Peter Brent Brigham Henry Phipps and others. Donations support Post Graduate Medical School Chicago Monckeller Institute New York Johns Hopkins and Philadelphia tuberculosis research insanity studies and hospital care.
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Chicago
Donner
Monckefeller Institute For
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Peter Brent Brigham
Boston
Henry Phipps
Pittsburg
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Philadelphia
Johns Hopkins
New Mexico Republicans Seek Renewal Through Strong Leadership
The author argues New Mexico Republicans are ready to work for success, needing a reputable organization and a trustworthy candidate to overcome a large Democratic majority. The party prepares for a meeting in Santa Fe to choose a candidate aligned with core Republican values.
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Sheep raisers in Valencia county eyed for pamphlet distribution
Thirteen thousand copies of the evidence from Larrazolo v Andrews are printed for voters in New Mexico’s sixtieth congress seat. The New Mexican recommends distribution to sheep raisers who can repurpose pages as fuel.
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Andrews
New Mexico
New Mexican
Valencia County
Bronco Buster Burned by Beans in Coconino Sun Tale
Report from Camp shows H. R. Heckathorn injured by a pressure sugar can lid bursting while beans boiled. A fork caused the lid to explode. the can released a shower of beans that burned his forehead and singed one arm. He suffered painful burns and was left staring at the ceiling in shock.
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H. R. Heckathorn
Heeck
Heck
Who Wrote Casey At the Bat Author Controversy
A Boston issue raises questions over the true author of Casey at the Bat. The witticism and poem are debated as readers recall lines and insinuations by Charles FL Jones, M Edwards, Park M. Pit man, and Arthur Chapman, amid public intrigue.
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Mudville
Wang Im
Casey
Arthur Chapman
What the Editors of the Southwest Are Saying
The El Paso Times notes the Chicago Tribunes advice to delegates at the Republican convention and comments on Roosevelt's allies. It also praises John A. Haley editor of the Capitan News for moving his plant to Carrizozo and wishes him success in the new town.
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Carrizore
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Carrizozo
New Mexico
Tod
Tucumcari
Lobsters Plentiful Ahead Says Topeka Journal Front News
A Topeka Journal item notes front line reports of plentiful lobsters this season, quipping that such news is always pot news and reflects Paso News commentary on abundance.
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Wagon wheel breaks as farmer returns home after load
A farmer Milton Austin of near town yesterday afternoon hauled a ton of coal to his farm. The hind wheel cracked on arrival causing a delay. Townsfolk anticipate another bumper wheat crop though Pryan may oppose plans.
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Roosevelt hunts Africa trip fuels wild rumor in press
In a clipped round of opinions from Arizona and New Mexico papers, talk swirls about President Roosevelt planning a Africa expedition after his February departure. While commentators mock or mockingly cite political maneuvering, one item hints at a planned exit from office and a wary public watches.
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