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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1908
Page
8
The notice lists candidates for city offices including Alderman in all four wards and Board of Education in all four wards. Names include A W Hayden D H Boatright B H Briggs J T M Laughlin B A Sleyster R W Hopkins J C Rollins and D Ss Rosenwald. The piece then discusses New Mexico statehood and whether its name should be changed to ease admission, advocating either Lincoln or a name without Mexican associations.
The California courts decision to release Schmitz and Reuf draws heavy criticism from the press, with vast opposition voiced in San Francisco as commentators decry the ruling and question its implications.
A dispassionate review asserts that while criticism of courts is essential in a republic, it must stay decent. It defends the Schweitz case judges for not reading crimes like extortion into the law and praises ten honest judges for upholding the law as written. It contrasts with a hostile press and notes a parallel anecdote about Hop’s onion project praised by some white neighbors.
A Civic Improvement Society committee urges a city ordinance to curb free roaming hens. The piece condemns hens scratching newly planted grounds and calls for strong penalties to protect neighborhood beautification efforts from selfish owners.
Secretary Taft and Governor Hughes, leading Republican hopefuls, spoke beside each other at a St Patrick banquet in New York attended by nearly all the Friendly Sons of St Patrick members, most of whom were Democrats, to praise the Irish role in American founding. The event drew a crowd of prominent public figures as the two candidates traded compliments and shared light humor, with Taft recalling kissing the Blarney Stone and Hughes joking about photographing him in that act. The gathering marked the 124th annual function of the society and underscored bipartisan admiration for the Irish influence in the city.
Wing Hop, a Fresno area truck farmer, announces he has outdone Luther Burbank and produced an odorless onion. He hints at leveraging English phrases to promote the breakthrough and its surprising sweetness.
The piece reports England’s royal commission seeking to define whiskey by labels describing materials and distillation. It notes debate over what constitutes whiskey, references U.S. labels straight blended or imitation, and describes calls for stricter regulation and bonding for imports amid concerns of adulterated spirits.
The trimmed Aldrich bill would let the national treasury issue emergency currency in crises instead of banks clearing houses doing so. It would mimic current practice by issuing certificates backed by bank deposits and taxing to retire them, but under treasury authority rather than the clearing houses.
The New York World surveys that living witnesses of Lincoln thinning, except for a few drummer boys and senate pages, will soon be gone yet a vast reminiscence sustains Lincoln lore rivaling Napoleon or Charlemagne. Albuquerque newspapers cited for hype and local boosterism amid a national archival rush.
A fragment from a New York Worth article questions Mr. Bryan's influence and discusses a proposed post office amendment by Senator Day of Georgia. It argues liquor shipped into states should be taxed and regulated by local law as if produced there, regardless of packaging.
A collection of brief sermon notes urges focus on heavenly rewards over earthly riches. It warns against worldly reflection and formal church ritual, encourages proper spiritual tools, and contrasts heavenly security with earthly drafts.
A fragmented 1908 page item extols Marmola as a fat reducer for American women with measurements praised in Lyons while also noting a trustee in bankruptcy seeking bids on J F Palmer estate property. The column touches on infant mortality linked to illness and promotes McKee’s Baby Elixir for diarrhoea dysentery and stomach troubles.
Bargain room house with cellar and bath on lot 501142 described as best residence area. Apply for particulars to Mr Lewin Sson care Economist.
Eggs for hatching from Wyckott's White Leghorns and Park's Barred Plymouth Rocks. Priced at $2 per 13 eggs and $12 per 100. Harger and Sampson at corner Twelfth Street and Mountain Road.
Department of the Interior Land Office Santa Fe announces Beatriz L. de Sedillo widow of Bonifacio Sedillo filed notice of intention to make final proof for small holding tract No. 868 in sections 24 and 24 near Los Lunas New Mexico. Proof will be before J M Luna on March 17 1908 with witnesses Estanislado Otero Guillermo Orona Aniveto Aragon y Garcia and Bernardino Sedillo all from Peralta NM. Interested persons may protest and cross examine witnesses at the hearing. NUEL R. OTRRO Register
Mayor Frank McKee proclaims a city bond election in Albuquerque New Mexico set for April 7 1908 between 4am and 6pm. Polling places include City police hall North Second Street the offices of Chadwick Co 108 West Gold Avenue Fr Dunbar Third Street Gold avenue and Justice of the Peace George R Craig 414 South Third Street. Bonds up to 400 000 to fund sewer construction will be voted by qualified property owners. First publication March 6 1908 poll tax due at Dunbars.
Daily 6 am Torrance to Roswell with 11 am arrival saving over thirty hours vs other lines. United States mail route. Courteous chauffeurs and reserved seats via Torrance or Roswell Auto Co. Baggage 60 pounds. more by notice. J W Stockard, Manager.
Department of the Interior announces Cristoval Castle y Chaves of Socorro County New Mexico filed for final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 11511 dated May 23 1907 in Section 14 Township 3 North Range 3 West. The proof will be made before the U S Court Commissioner in Albuquerque March 16 1907. Witnesses listed include Casimino Sais Bendido Sais Rafael Chaves and Manuel Castillo all of nearby New Mexico locations.
The Department of the Interior announces Luciano Aragon has filed for final proof on his claim No. 535 in section 2, township 6 north range 22, to be presented before H. W. Overo in Albuquerque on April 20, 1909. Witnesses listed are Gandelamo Aragon, Francisco Torres, Manuel Vigil of Los Lunas and Escoula Theodore Vigil of Albuquerque. Protests or objections may be presented at the hearing.
Notice is given that Anicento Aragon Rafael Gurule Aniceto Toledo and Jesus Garcis of Peralta and Valencia New Mexico filed for final proof under the 1891 act amended 1893. The hearing before Manuel R Otero Register will be in Albuquerque on April 26 1908 at H W & Otero. They must prove twenty years continuous adverse possession of the tract in T7N R2E and T14. They will present witnesses and evidence.
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