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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
2
A grand carnival masked ball at the convention hall features a fall brass band and an orchestra. A two thousand capacity hardwood Maple floor will host dancers with admission one dollar for gentlemen and free for ladies. Galleries accommodate non dancers as the exposition week nears a record crowd.
At San Francisco on October 9 the Trans Mississipp ian Commercial Congress heard resolutions on water rights for power, parcel post policy, and Pacific navy yard needs. Frank Short's water rights proposal was amended to bar perpetual rights and state disposal, while Edward Berwick alleged sharp practice over the parcels post vote.
In Manasas Virginia on October 9 Edward Fair shot and killed his brother Allen Fair after jealousy over his wife. Tucker Posey intervened and was wounded but not seriously. Percy Fair then killed Edward Fair. The Fair brothers were prominent farmers.
Albert Hawley of Davenport Iowa was today elected grand secretary treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers during the Columbus Ohio meeting. Hawley succeeds to leadership of the union and will oversee financial matters for the fraternal order.
The article describes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a potent alterative, blood purifier, and tonic with mucous surface healing effects. It claims to benefit nasal passages, throat, bronchial tubes, stomach, bowels, bladder, and reproductive organs. It also promotes Favorite Prescription for exhausted women, claiming to rebuild strength and regulate functions. Both medicines are non alcoholic, alcohol free, with glyceric extracts from native forest plants and include Dr Pierce’s Pellets as aids for digestion.
Morning Journal reports Colonel George W. Goethals testified at the Panama canal inquiry led by Inspector General Garlington. Charged with discrimination in awarding contracts, Goethals defended cableway awards amid heated exchanges with William A. Brothers, who accused witnesses of bias. Tomorrow Colonel Moberty is expected to arrive to continue proceedings.
Long Island New York prepares for the Vanderbilt Cup with 37 entrants from American and foreign makers racing tomorrow over a remodeled 25 mile course on Tongue Land. The nine miles of cement track and sixteen miles of repaved macadam aim to improve safety and speed possibly breaking records across all classes.
The article notes naval like security at a motor race sweepstakes with entrants including Herbert Litth and Lechreitner as the Vanderbilt Cup looms on October 24. It covers Governor Kibbey praising the Sixteenth Congress with Arizona and New Mexico delegation sizes, and Cochise County’s mixed reception at the National Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque. Ed Williams distributes pamphlets, and Yavapai wins a $500 mineral prize while Sonora exhibits clash with rules. Spokane is eyed for 1910 and Apple giveaways draw visitors.
Arizona Governor Joseph H. H. Kibbey says Phoenix can host the 1911 National Irrigation congress if preparations begin now. He notes the need for a large auditorium and hotel accommodations, proposing an Army and stronger facilities like Albuquerque’s 3,560-seat arena to welcome delegates and support services.
William McKee a mining man shot and fatally wounded Kobins of Los Angeles and another unnamed miner in an isolated San Bernardino mountains camp over a claim dispute. The sheriff went to the scene after a witness reported the killings near Rose mine where McKee fired twice from a distance then approached and fired again.
Rode to Bremerton navy yard aboard the Charleston after being ordered from Orient Washington. Military movement reported with limited details in the brief item.
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