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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
2
Governor Blanchard opened the conference with a broad declaration on privilege and period, stressing a balance of state rights and national sovereignty. Mrs. Roosevelt hosted a large White House garden party attended by over 1300 guests as the first national conservation conference concluded.
The War Department released instructions on Roosevelt’s riding test plan from last December. Field officers must perform three annual marches with minimum sixty miles in seven days, including two seven hour and thirty minute segments and one six hour segment. Coast artillery officers may substitute a fifty mile walking test, and some senior staff may be excused from the physical test.
Emily Woodley who is said to be the only regularly commissioned woman officer in the U S Army and the last of thirty five Civil War nurses from Philadelphia died at her home aged 87 She organized and led the National Association of Army Nurses and was the only woman member of the Grand Army of the Republic She earned a captain’s commission from President Lincoln and received a gold medal from Secretary of War Blanton
In Saunvilleport Louisiana on May 15 reports say about fifty persons died in Wednesday's tornado across Caddo and Bossier parishes. The present confirmed death toll stands at forty four with eight added at Bayou. All victims are described as African American.
Washington May 15 the house judiciary committee voted to report favorably the bill introduced by Alexander of New York establishing government liability for death or injury of certain employer classes this is urged by the president and an effort will be made to pass it in the house.
Special correspondence from East Las Vegas, New Mexico, May 15 describes conflicts after a local election. The piece accuses town officials of denying inspection of poll and registration books and cites statutes punishing such actions.
A sharp editorial line lauds an attitude as exemplary, framing it as worthy of eulogy and congratulatory remarks from those who back usurpation. The piece emphasizes power dynamics and the moral framing of authority.
An art scandal began in May with three paintings withdrawn from the Corcoran Gallery. East Fifth Street dealer WH Ham Clausen was arrested on $6,650 suit by Evans to recover payment for the disputed works. The canvases are attributed to George Innes and Homer D Martin, though Clausen says they are genuine.
The Bernalillo county democratic convention meets at 10 in Ellis' building to elect delegates to the national convention and nominate a district delegate. Leaders foresee harmony as regulars control the agenda with Burkhart likely endorsed as district delegate and Roswell bound for Denver.
Chicago May 15 The Republican National Committee subcommittee restricts liquor in the Coliseum during meetings and the convention week. Portraits on hall walls are banned to avoid delegate jealousy. A parade of marching clubs is authorized under Chairman New.
A fine Elks theater concert by Albuquerque musicians under Miss Lillian Elwood showcased a strong men's chorus and a celebrated solo by Miss Elwood. Mrs. Himoe impressed with Chopin and a Brockaway serenade while duets and the Mendelssohn Spring Song delighted the audience. The program signaled renewed local musical vitality and encouraged future ensembles.
The Superior Lumber and Mill Co announces a new lumber yard connected with its mill business at 501-521 South First Street. The yard offers a full line of lumber including Texas flooring finish lumber lath and shingles and invites customers to compare prices to save money.
C A Grande offers newly furnished rooms in a new building at 805 North Broadway. Single or en suite options with bath available by day week or month at reasonable prices. Also sole agent for Tijeras Canyon lime with a saloon serving imported and domestic liquors and cigars.
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