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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
6
The Albuquerque Morning Journal reports a 4,563 daily circulation for August 1908. D. S. Beucher, business manager, swears to the newspaper’s circulation figures before Notary Public A. W. Packert. Subscription terms list daily carriage and monthly mail options in New Mexico.
The Albuquerque community urges Congress to provide a larger post office appropriation to meet rising demand. Officials report chronic underfunding has left clerical staff unable to handle workload, causing eighteen changes in the past fiscal year and hindering efficient service.
The piece notes that while the United States shows revival, Britain faces sharper unemployment with demonstrations planned as Parliament reopens. It cites the Unemployed Works Act and public works programs, noting 96 000 applicants in England and Wales and government spending near 1.4 million dollars last year.
The piece argues that ships would be built regardless and Britain may push emigration of able men as a last resort. It notes Burns spent 250000 on emigration last year and could need more next winter, amid criticism that England shows poverty and strain. Emigration links to international issues, with potential conferences to follow.
The piece asserts baseball’s peak season ends as football rises, noting record crowds and enduring public interest. It highlights Yale and Harvard football demand, revised rules for a fairer game, and the value of discipline, coaching, and moral character in players.
A New York correspondent calls Hughes's political stance remarkable for its absolute indifference to renomination and public opinion. He notes Hughes refused to fight for renomination, then accepted the nomination and sought national success, leaving his fortunes to the electorate's judgment.
The governor's stance divides supporters and opponents, energizing the backing group and awakening public understanding. He leaves the candidacy to voters, relying on allies to shield it from harm while avoiding direct appeals for votes.
A New York report indicates President Roosevelt may back Governor Hughes by pressuring local bosses to energize the Hughes campaign. Taft supporters expect gratitude from the governor’s circle, while many insiders favor Taft over Bryan, citing Roosevelt Taft progress as more practical.
The piece notes Taft Hughes Sherman and Bryan exhaust the crowds with 14 to 16 speeches daily, praising the authentic speaker over hired or machine driven meetings. It cites Missouri travel and New York’s rival campaign pressure while envisioning a New York freight subway costing 100 million to save 50 million annual drayage.
The question asks if applause in church is appropriate. The New York Herald suggests aside from ethics, applause would likely wake many who now tend to sleep during sermons.
A fragmented city column sketches a tense campaign night where tension, pronouncements, and public chatter converge. A few readable names surface amid the garble suggesting ongoing debate and political maneuvering.
A clipped passage notes discussions around irrigation policy, Taft and Bryan dining together, and plans shifting Albuquerque street improvements forward by a year. It mentions Col Stewart, concerns over a weak heart, and a Santa Fe exposition proposal aimed at drawing global visitors with Archaeology displays and daily Almanac features.
District court sits in Tugumcari with Judge Mann presiding. Drilling near Estaneia reaches forty feet. George H. Maxwell travels from Arizona to Los Angeles after defending forest service at irrigation congress. Carrizore merchant Charlie Peoples wounded by accidental gun discharge. Manuel Vealovis brings Roswell a mummy find from Lincoln cave. Texico Trumpet predicts crop gains for eastern farmers. W B Mersfelder reports 16000 bushels of sweet potatoes with proof. Fire in Elida causes 140000 loss. rebuilding to follow. Yavapai trapper J L Scantini in Prescott with hydrophobia, likely fatal. Mrs. M W Aiken dies after poison mistake near Phoenicia. Phoenix Republican offers 100 silver cup for automile race winner before territorial fair.
A shoe seller touts high standards in every feature and urges customers to compare offerings. The copy emphasizes genuine merit, principled leadership, stylish reliable footwear, and reasonable prices, inviting shoppers to study available options.
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