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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
6
The article calls residents to vote in the November election to strengthen New Mexico’s bid for statehood. It warns against apathy and stay at home attitudes, stressing that low turnout could jeopardize statehood and the territory’s population claim. It urges all qualified citizens to vote.
The report describes a Lincoln parade where Governor Hughes rode with Nebraska Governor Sheldon in a car bearing a Hughes 1812 Sheldon for a. While The Washington Star questions its seriousness, the piece argues Hughes would be a strong 1912 presidential candidate and Sheldon could be a 1916 contender, noting Taft’s one term and Hayes’ era as context for renomination dynamics.
The text argues pressure will push a president toward an eight year influence at the White House. It predicts renomination after four years, with Mr. Bryan potentially returning to lead the party in 1912. It suggests keen desire for a first term and a swift acceptance if elected, likening it to a locomotive ready to pull a fast express.
A Brookline Massachusetts selectmen decision declares a baby has a constitutional right to cry, rejecting neighbor complaints as a public nuisance. The Pittsburgh Gazette comments that infant crying is essential for development and mocks adult noise, arguing against targeting crying babies.
The piece notes William Jennings Bryan rejected a $12,000 yearly editorship offer before the Denver convention and would likely renew it if defeated. It argues his value persists through newspapers, lectures, and politics, while questioning his fit as a daily newspaper editor despite his public speaking and statesman impact.
The speaker argues that even the greatest statesman lawyer or preacher cannot succeed without practical skill. He notes the need to manage a fickle public, keep momentum, and strike decisively while opportunity remains hot, warning that delay can be fatal.
A reflective column notes torchlight processions once common in presidential campaigns, recalling rival Democratic and Republican parades. It contrasts past enthusiasm with modern, rarer street demonstrations and recalls media sparring about turnout and torchbearer counts.
The Indiana court ruling declares O K as the equivalent of an endorsement when signed, affirming its dictionary status and commercial use. The New York World notes this settles questions of legitimacy and credits spelling reform and earlier proponents like Artemus Ward and Petroleum V Nasby.
The Springfield Republican notes October brings high tension for campaigns as break phrases can seize center stage. It cites Rev Dr Burchard’s controversial 1884 line to illustrate how a single moment can sway voters and unsettle politics, leaving managers anxious and ready to act like firemen with hoses.
The historic remark by the North Carolina governor to the South Carolina governor is noted as amended. While Governor Hughes of New York visited Illinois, he stayed with Governor Deneen, and the Illinois governor told the New York governor that they were in a tight spot, reflecting on past moments.
The registration drive is now open in all precincts. Every qualified elector should ensure they are registered to vote, as the coming election is described as of extraordinary importance. If not registered, a voter cannot participate.
The article notes that registration must be renewed for this election, as last year’s or spring’s registration does not count. It mentions political fundraising tallies from the Democratic and Republican committees, a hostile invitation from Vice Presidential candidate Sherman, and various historical notes including a seven-ton anthracite coal specimen and a poll suggesting New York state preferences for Taft and Chanler.
A jumbled column mixes local crime with national politics. It notes a mad dog biting four people in San Pascans, concerns mortgages for autos, and lampoons Vienna style diplomacy. It also critiques Chicago air quality and hints at Bryan’s political influence.
A playful verse lampoons common mispronunciations and mixed up endings. The Kansas City Journal presents rhymed lines where light and sound clash with expected forms, yielding a humorous, tongue twisting display.
The piece notes the war has reduced typewriter prices, with best models now available for far less than 8100.00 and merchants tired of paying high costs for equipment. The commercial world welcomes the savings amid postwar shifts.
A fragmented editorial bite references Ohio and health, noting drug stores restock for bikers. The piece mentions Paso Times and Logan Leader, hinting at doctors’ complaints and a long winter to assess scores and losses.
A Phoenix Republican piece argues humor has limited origins and that Longworth’s quip about presidential succession is a distinctly new addition. The essay situates the joke amid debates on whether only three or seven basic jokes exist. It posits Longworth’s line as uniquely modern from the early Republic era.
The Tuiban Valley News notes energetic East and North farmers settle the region and praise corn wheat Kaffir maize and brain corn. Despite a dry early summer many farmers are prosperous with cribs full of last year’s corn and sizable hog herds. One farmer reports two acres yielding 40 bushels per acre and 40 head of hogs as a reliable money crop.
A California restaurant proprietor Charlie Chung was assaulted Saturday night through a back window with a pipe. Thieves grabbed over 140 dollars and fled. Chung found unconscious Sunday morning but improving. Sheriff Tafoya and District Attorney Wolford probe, with bloodied pipe and coat fragments recovered. Community outraged and hopeful for quick arrest and punishment.
Washington in October orders bring numerous offices into the classified service under a new executive order signed by the president. The action covers employees in five civilized tribes plus clerks stenographers law clerks interpreters watchmen and messengers totaling 112. It also affects logging operations general land office rangers foresters and other park and reservation staff plus education bureau clerks Alaska education funds and other Indian service workers.
An order by the civil service commission brings more job titles under competitive examination and civil service rules. It includes roles in the Indian service and Fort Leavenworth penitentiary such as law clerks inspectors and overseers while excluding positions that cannot be filled competitively. Transfers require commission approval after examination to serve the public interest.
Vienna reports a boycott against the Austrian Liegd Steamship company spreading to Turkish ports. It includes goods under Austrian flag and other Austrian shipments. The Austrian chambers appeal to the government for aid as markets might shift to Germany. Foreign Minister Von Aehrenthal instructs the ambassador in Constantinople to file a formal protest with the Porte.
Ottawa Ohio October 14 Governor Haskell of Oklahoma spoke to his former townsmen in a crowded hall. He criticized President Roosevelt and defended his past record amid frequent interruptions. Congressman Champ Clark also spoke at the event.
Socialist candidate Eugene V. Debs, still weakened by illness, returned to New Jersey and spoke in Jersey City and nearby venues. His principal address at Elk Hall drew a large, welcoming crowd as he urged working men to back the socialist crusade against capitalism.
Mexico City reports decisive defeat of a proposed anti foreign mining law. The measure would have required all mining companies to be incorporated under Mexican law, affecting an estimated 5 million dollars in foreign mining investments nationwide.
A good house witnessed That Per king Girl by the Rosebele Leatie company at the Elks theater last night. The engagement of the Leelee company will terminate Saturday evening, so the management will present an entire change of program for the balance of the week. Tonight The Night Riders a comedy drama leads with Miss Letie as Pelle Clayton. Friday night will feature The Devil Franz Moline's satirical comedy drawing wide attention.
In New York on October 14, last minute declarations marked the Independence Party race as county chairman Charles Je Gehring and justice candidate Melvin G Pallisker withdrew. John J Daly also declined along with Independence nominee for Congress in the Thirteenth district Herbert Parsons. Frank Hendricks filed to run in the Thirteenth district for the independent voters league while Parsons ally says Hendricks aims to topple Parsons. Party leaders offered no clear explanation for the mass withdrawals.
After ten months in the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul Nicholas Techaikovsky a member of a Russian revolutionary organization is to be freed by government order. He must post $25 000 bail pending trial and the date is not fixed. He may join his wife in Crimea if permitted and his future plans remain uncertain.
Charlton Morschauser Thaw's counsel conferred at Matteawan state hospital with Thaw but no new developments were announced. He could not say when any new writ would be served if at all. Thaw's mother and sister visited yesterday amid ongoing bankruptcy and related proceedings.
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