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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
4
The board of control reports the irrigation congress preparations moving like clockwork with vigorous work in all departments. Albuquerque expected to host a large audience and provide care and comfort for visitors. Railroad rates are cited as making travel cheaper than staying home.
Albuquerque leaders report strong progress for the Sixteenth National Irrigation congress and international exposition. The meeting at the congress offices showcased active committees, rising costs to be detailed within a week, and plans to clear past debts to prevent any deficit from dampening support.
The meeting highlighted assurances from committee reports that the city can care for the influx during the congress and exposition. Santa Fe agent Purdy outlined parking for 106 to 200 sleeping cars and possible temporary tracks, with per car charges of 25 dollars daily after arrival.
Medier submits lengthy resolutions tendering the exposition management and Albuquerque to Republican and Democratic senators who backed the $26,000 appropriation. Senators Penrose and Knox are noted among the supporters.
A five member committee was appointed to study the incorporation of the exposition. Chair called for a report on advisability of incorporation by early next week. The group may affect plans to lease exhibition grounds from Colonel BH A Jastro or grant an option to the territorial fair authorities.
Discussion favors buying the grounds outright as the preferred option in the settlement talks. Officials say purchase would secure custody and avoid ongoing rental costs.
Colonel Hopewell selects Nd. I L Medler as secretary of the territorial fair to oversee usual affairs at no pay. William Baer has begun organizing horse racing and baseball attractions while progress continues. Good Roads progress under Dr. A Macpherson reports rapid improvements on Central Avenue from the university to Old Albuquerque.
Estimates by W O W Strong place total cost around 10000 dollars for temporary light construction to house exhibits and support facilities at the exposition. The bids will be opened in about a week, with this budget guiding the project’s scope and timeline.
The auditing committee wins a motion for tight controls on requisitions for supplies. Vouchers must be in duplicate and all orders pass through the auditing committee. The board rescinds a prior rule requiring board approval for contracts over 100 dollars and shifts to formal requisitions signed by the committee chair or acting chair.
A resolution endorses a $12,000 souvenir booklet to honor the territory. Colonel R E Twitchell funds and publishes the artful volume with national leaders and government officials contributing. Mr Medler to draft a resolution thanking Twitchell and making the book the official souvenir.
Mr M L Stern urged extra protection for temporary structures at the exposition. Mayor Fe lix H Lester promised prompt action. Four or five additional hose wagons were proposed. Dr W G Hope emphasized water main extensions to the fair grounds for government displays with a heavy bond required. The chairman named W W Strong to oversee the arrangements.
Br Spitz said the committee secured signed privileges for all but one of the vacant lots within two blocks of the Commercial etul building. Mr Karradaile proposed about ten more lots as far as Eighth street for board use.
Chairman Clark M. Carr says Fort Piss infantry and Fort Wingate cavalry will join an exposition detachment with Wyoming artillery. Navy sailors may attend. Luna Park hosts encampment for regulars and national guard. Cadets from New Mexico Military Institute Roswell Mesilla Park Agricultural College and Phoenix Indian School will drill with their band. Indian Commissioner Leupp backs attendance.
Southwest New Mexico will showcase its mineral resources with CT Brown of Socorro, the well known mining man, agreeing to take charge of the Socorro county exhibits.
Colonel John Porradaile headed a sugar beet committee advocating immediate improvements to valley roads to ease farmer haulage. Albert Faber reported ready access to unlimited Gots from Denver for sleeping surpluses. A motion by Governor Er. S. Stover questioned Traction park grounds as inadequate and a committee was formed to study railroad south grounds if traction park is not used.
The Armin Stock Company begins a summer engagement at the Casino in Albuquerque tomorrow night presenting William Gillette's Because She Provoked Him So a clever cast known for Sherlock Holmes adaptations. The group is praised as one of the severest touring aggregations in the southwest and compared to Frohman's Empire.
The company’s star actress drew strong crowds in Buffalo and impressed as Gerlude West in Because She Loved Him So. Miss Haber shone in the production and the entire troupe is praised as the city’s best yet. Audiences can expect a quality evening with comedy and vaudeville interludes between acts.
An ad claims a cure for head sickness by acting on the liver with Ballard's terbine. The copy touts absolute relief and urges trying the product, sold by J. H. O'Reilly Co.
Window shades in stock and spade to order at low prices with satisfaction guaranteed. Fu relle Furniture Co promotes Earthen Drinking Mountains for poultry providing fresh water in three sizes. Two gallon models priced at 50c to 60c each. EK. W. Fee, 602 644 South First. Phone 16.
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