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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
5
Ancient Aztec mummy about five hundred years old, once to be sold to the Smithsonian, was stolen from the Ingersoll Annex store in Roswell. Owner Mr. Ingersoll offers a reward of $206 for its return, with clues leading nowhere as thieves broke into the case and vanished.
A Mexican man found a subterranean cave entrance and unearthed a well preserved mummy laid on a stone table. The six foot four inch figure shows a muscular build with a high forehead and intelligent look. Embalming appears expert. necklace beads and torn canvas winding cover remain around the body. Authorities race to identify the thief and origin of the mummy.
In Silver City New Mexico on October 17 a duel at the White Mouse ranch between Frank Allison and Joe Lewis left Lewis with a bullet through the jaw tongue and back of the neck. Allison is under band awaiting grand jury action. The shot occurred after a quarrel as both men drew and fired multiple times. Lewis faces possible recovery despite the grave wounds. Both men had good reputations prior to the incident.
In Santa Fe October 1 delegates convene for county Democratic and Republican conventions amid competition for offices. Democrats seek candidates acceptable to both parties. I La Baca and Marcelino Ortiz figures loom, while Republicans likely renominate most current officials. Two week campaign to follow with a contested precinct 4 delegation lead by Ortiz opponent Marestingo Ortiz.
Morning Journal notes Novor Vremya editors urge Russian action to prevent Persia's collapse as Azerbaijani brigands declare autonomous rule in Tabriz and threaten wider revolt. Russian trade stalls and Britain and Russia previously advised restraint, but Russia may be forced to restore order.
The nation’s campaign week centers on Taft Bryan Sherman and Kern as they tour multiple states. Taft plans New Jersey Ohio Indiana with Fort Wayne Evansville and Indianapolis. Sherman targets Delaware Philadelphia New York while Kern campaigns in New York and Ohio.
The Omaha resident Sleeman killed Eva Hart and then died by suicide after planning the tragedy for a week. Notes indicate he ordered trades closed at market opening and left an estate to his wife and children. Bank margins totaling about 25000 dollars were noted as firm credit.
Advertising copy touts window shades in stock and custom orders with lowest prices and satisfaction guaranteed from Fu Tre lle Furniture Goa.
Morning Journal reports Mitchell killed bailiff Peek and companion Foree, deputy Bitler beaten, as officers pursue him after a failed arrest near Lithonia. Powk and Argo killed at the door. Elliot also struck. Mitchell escapes while bloodhounds assist Decatur and Conyers in a manhunt.
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