Territorial Fair Opens in Albuquerque Promises Record Attendance
Advance reports from across the territory show growing interest in county and individual exhibits across agricultural fruit mineral stock and more. Large premium lists and big purses in sports alongside extensive press and interstate promotion forecast unprecedented attendance and broad economic benefit for New Mexico's development.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Colorado
Arizona
Texas
Denver
My Secretary Reminded on New Mexico House Conduct
In recalling the English play My Secretary the New Mexico House journal prompts a comparison to the state secretary and his distinctive, sometimes extravagant methods. The house penitentiary committee report criticized the institution’s employees and overall management.
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England
House
Qth Assembly
New Mexico
House Penitentiary Committee
Citizens Meeting Deliberates on Santa Fe Ordinances
A large Santa Fe gathering at the courthouse discussed objectionable provisions in recent city ordinances. Aniceto Abeyta chaired the session with officers elected, a nine member committee chosen to prepare amendments, and a 3:30 Monday meeting set to proceed. The convention highlighted the humorous remarks of Don Aniceto Abeyta.
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Santa Fe
Court House
B. M. Read
Aniceto Abeyta
Dr. Andrews
Frederick Grace
Milanio L. Ortiz
Larkin G. Read
Anicete Abeyta
Delgado
Knaebel
Antonio Ortis Y Salazar
E. Andrews
H. L. Ortiz
M. B. Apodaca
Miguel Silva
Ascencion Silva
Antonio Jose Rael
Juan B. Sandoval
Mr. Read
Don Aniceto Abeyta
City Council Bills and Improvements Discussed at Regular Session
The city council met at the courthouse on Tuesday evening. Mayor Thornton presided with all members present except Alderman Mondragon. The street commissioner reported 23 crossings and bridges needing repairs at about 479 dollars, authorized to hire labor and fix them. William White appointed city engineer to establish grades on plaza surround streets. Ordinances 16 and 17 adopted. Sheriff’s bid to board city prisoners at 75 cents daily accepted. City treasurer presented a 10,000 dollar official land. Increase in police force mentioned but not decided. Clerk pro tem Mar celino Garcia officiated. The electric light contract for street illumination to be prepared. Sidewalk laying ordinance referred to streets committee. Penitentiary brick bids rejected. 4.30 per 1000 was high versus production cost. Penitentiary plans to use bricks locally. Albuquerque water works rates examined. Judge Thornson criticizes high prices. Discussion of paving and sidewalks continues. Las Vegas Optic notes talk of a national park plan near Pecos and Rio Santa Fe. concerns over fish sales and seining.
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Court House
Thornton
Mondragon
Hughes
Marcelino Garcia
William White
Plaza
Palace Avenue
Burro Alley
Marcus Eldodt
Lehman Spiegelberg
J. H. Gerdes
J. G. Schuman
Electric Light Company
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Incor
Rush
Geo. W. Knaebel
East Live OF the Plaza
Havana
Grunspeld
Lindheim
Fischer Brewing CO
Republican League
Democratic Executive Committee
Thomas
Oure
Uncle Sam
Citizen's Meeting
City Council
Board of
Penistentiary Managers
W. T. Thornston
San Felipe
Stephenson-Bennett
Organ Mountains
Las Cruces
Pecos
Rio Santa Fe
Old Baldy
Las Vegas
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A. T. Grigg & CO
N. W. Corner Plaza
A. T. Grigg& CO
J. W. Ollinger
Thos. P. Gable
CG. M. Creamer
Southwest Corner Plaza
Santa Fe, N. M
The
Equitable Life Assurance
United States
Broadway
New York
J.W. Schoftiehud
J. W. Schofield
New
Mexico
Cashno Clothier
Hatter and Men’s Furnisher
Agen
Mill
D& Averill
Wilson
San Francisco
Santa FE N. M
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