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Newspaper
The Clayton Enterprise
Location
Clayton, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
2
A garbled collage of society notes touches on theater, politics, crime, and fashion. Mentions Mrs Wines, a Philadelphia minister, Kipling, Newport parties, and a New York editor. Sparks concern about law, elections, and wealth, with scattered names and events.
A long Albuquerque and Santa Fe news digest covers corporate filings by the Vingya Minipany of Alamogordo and the Chicarleo Coal Company of Santa Fe, plus a Mount Baldy gold ore strike near Breckenridge. It reports storm damage and rainfall benefits, irrigation plans for Santa Fe and city power ambitions, a fatal train crossing accident, and a courthouse dispute over the sheriff's office returned to duty in Albuquerque. It notes indictments and trials involving former county officials, prison sentences, and a large water project reservoir west of Las Vegas. The report also details a murder trial in Red River with James Conley, his defense, and a first-degree verdict, along with sheriff Hubbell’s arrest and political tension. The Epworth League forms a new Albuquerque chapter.
President Roosevelt denies reports of disagreement with Secretary Hay over Loomis and Bowen. He states Loomis was appointed by May and that Hay spoke strongly against Bowen, condemning him as treacherous. The letter affirms Loomis’s vindication and that only Bowen’s dismissal was called for, not Loomis.
The U S grand jury report from Albuquerque condemns the City Council for involvement with a prostitution ring. It alleges decency has been traded for money and exposes a portion of the city devoted to vice and idol worship inviting young people to observe abominations. The document calls for moral reform and loyalty to the American flag.
Andrew Casna, owner of a coal mine near Gallup, was killed in his home by an unknown assailant. His wife was wounded, and early morning searches by Sheriff Coddington, Navajo trailers, and deputies fanned out for the killer amid rumors Casna hid a large sum of money.
New Railway Incorporated by Willam H Coxe Ernat G Miller Fred V er George Hill Howard and G Volney Howard. It aims to build from Santa Fe to the New Mexico Arteana border in San Juan county with a Durango branch. Capitalization 200000. headquarters El Rito Rio Anite county. Project crosses Tehuaque Pueblo and follows the Grande from San Mdefonso to Aonte Crus then Chama river to the old river fate county and Ban Juan cov.
Stockholm reports that September elections for the second chamber of the Riksdag concluded with a shift toward a left majority in the new chamber and continued resistance to proportional representation. The size of the Socialist seats rose to fourteen as franchise expansion influenced the outcome.
The Colorado, Wyoming & Denver & Boise railroad disclosed on Saturday plans to start a new thousand mile line from Denver to Boise in Wyoming, south of Yellowstone Park, beginning Monday. Contracts are with Interstate Construction Company of Arizona, William T. Ward of Lowell MA as president, and R H Dwyer of Pueblo will lead construction. An extension of 200 miles to the Pacific via Seattle is planned after completion.
A garbled report claims a Cambridge plot involving prominent men in a murder and suicides. Dr. B C Powell of Bandwich Minnels links three tragedies to betrayal and a man who killed himself after threats and a witness being silenced.
In Mesteo City Master June Jablo Sato of the Mexican Knights Templar denounces the proposed establishment of a Knights Templar commandery in the city. He calls the plan absurd and argues against contributing any 19 000 pesos or equivalents to the new order.
A large crowd of 400 to 600 gathered at the station to cheer M. Witte as he stepped from the train. Among officials present were Baron Noble, General Dur noir, M. Wyschnegradsky, and M. Kobentio, all paying homage to his work and noting the nations involved. Witte thanked the assembled and reflected on loyalty to his country amid international admiration.
John Alexander Dowie, famed founder of the Zion movement, is paralyzed and traveling by rail toward Mexico. Officials in Zion City hope a southern trip may prove hopeful, while a successor has been named but not yet revealed. Dowie's devoted followers crowd the Northwestern railroad station to hear what may be his last words.
Elijah Dowte and party traveled toward the Tataulipan project in Mexico. A member denies Dowie is paralyzed and says he remained in the car all day while officials deny admission. The secretary says the colony scheme includes a steamer line to New York and Europe and a port near Tampico.
A Portland jury found Congressman John N With son Dr Way Geasner and Marion R Higgs guilty of conspiring to suborn perjury. They allegedly paid locators to fraudulently file on government land and promised title to Williamson and Gessner once a patent was issued by the government.
Sasita Fe Conler of Red River Taos County formerly of Denver Colorado found guilty of a serious case in the fest degrys for the incident at the Guada loupe placers on January 10 1905 involving Charles Purdy aged seventy and Jamen Redding aged nineteen Conley accepted the verdict calmly amid the courtroom proceedings
Weak nervous and wretched from kidney trouble tell how Henry A. Reamer found relief after taking Doak Kidney Pills. He credits the medicine with restoring strength, easing dropsy related chest bloating, and preventing heart risk. Sold by dealers for 60 cents, Foster-Milburn Co. advertised.
A widow writes of a baby’s illness cured after high medical costs, then cheap cures with Cullura and Caticara Soap. She cites doctors’ bills over $100 and notes a complete cure after spending under $4. Includes ads for Allan's Foot-Ease and Defiance Starch and a remark on weather complaints.
A concise reflection on how tea liberates the soul from confinement, allowing it to wander beyond limits and forget its bounds.
Dr C B Tinker of Yale and East Denver High School witnessed the total eclipse from Siguenza Spain on August 2. He reports a cold twilight with a wan sky and a crescent sun and a bright halo of light. Venus appeared through vapory clouds as the corona faded and day returned.
A New Jersey woman credits coffee with causing weekly indigestion and pit stomach pains. After switching to Postum, her symptoms vanished and she regained health and happiness, prompting her to share the experience.
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