24 Mar 1883
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1883
Page
1
Capitalists nationwide target Albuquerque for real estate, predicting 50 to 100 percent gains before spring. The agent promotes listings, leveraging East coast inquiries and a 20 year insurance market expertise to assure fair dealings and attract sellers. Real estate and insurance offices operate over Central Bank in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
A young Denver man John Crawley returned from Alamosa and using a carpenters hatchet cut his throat deliberately. His sister found him dying as he answered a priest’s questions. Doctors and Father Hea ther attempted to aid him but recovery was impossible. The report notes other criminal cases and a broader wire of crime in Texas and Illinois.
Report details smoke from a Southern Pacific engine visible across the Colorado River about fifteen miles from the riverfront. The account, dated March 21, notes early railway activity and surrounding mining and business developments in Kingman Albuquerque and nearby areas.
Washington March 24 It is stated that mail contractor James B Price has affidavits claiming he gave Gen Brady 200 in postal drafts and 5000 in cash to influence official action and that he also gave ex Senator Kellogg 15000 in postal drafts plus a note for 5000 in drafts drawn on his San Antonio to Corpus Christi route. The grand jury will continue the investigation Monday with expectations of indictments against Kellogg based on Walsh Price and others testimony. Kerr argues the statute of limitations does not bar the case.
New York March 24. Anothor Mecsuit for the Grand Amy reports B. Mars ton formerly a clerk at the Equitable Trust Co confessed defalcating $80,000 over four years. Marston resigned March 1 after the company discovered the loss. He held the position of interest clerk.
A northbound freight train halted near a field after observers spotted large boulders on the track. Jose Leon Gonzales implicated in the incident as the pursued suspect, while other local tensions include land claims and railway work progress. The report also notes health updates, copper mining activity, and a vaccination program beginning April first.
Mount Etna volcano erupts with a new crater and increasing lava flow endangering nearby villages. Troops aid residents in saving property as evacuations proceed amid volatile activity and mounting danger. News reports also mention milk spillage incidents involving Jordan and local creameries along with spillers clashing at Salisbury mills.
March 23 New York scene as Payne’s remains were transported to Pennsylvania Depot. A band played Nearer My God to Thee and Home Sweet Home as thousands gathered at City Mall and Governor’s room. Coffin adorned with crest and symbols. body headed to Washington dust to rest at home.
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