Santa Fe keeps receipts in local banks to aid circulation
In Topeka and across its lines the Santa Fe Railway directed agents to deposit daily cash and checks in local banks. The policy, begun November 7 under EB L Copeland, aimed to keep money at home, support merchants, and reassure the public amid financial stringency. By mid December deposits increased and normal conditions returned. Also noted: substantial funds paid in state and local taxes this week. Bubonic plague drive in San Francisco reports over 200000 spent, 130000 rats killed, 136 cases, 60 deaths.
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Topeka
Kas
Santa Fe Railway
EB. L. Copeland
The
Santa Fe
Bagiks
Copeland
Lake Michigan
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
United States
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
New Mexico
Advertising boosts New Mexico statehood push in national press
The Santa Fe New Mexican notes growing publicity for New Mexico as Denver Post features Governor Curry's article on the territory's resources progress and future prospects. The Sunday edition circulated over 100000 copies, broadening visibility for statehood efforts.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
Sunshine Territory
Denver Post
Curry
I T
Commonwealths
Southwest
Carthage Mine Horror Claims Eight Miners
Eight miners died instantly in a Carthage mine disaster while six others were seriously injured. Rescue teams reported bodies were terribly mangled and burned, with identification to be made by particles of clothing.
Fatal Combustible Dust Explosion at Carthage Mine
A wind shot caused a massive blast at the Bernal mine of Carthage Fuel Company in Carthage during noon hour on New Year’s Eve. Eight of fourteen miners died and six were injured, with six expected to recover though Refegio Villanuza’s condition was dire. Rescue efforts were led by W. L. Weber and Doctor Bacon as crews aided by local volunteers, with all mines in the camp shut briefly for funerals before reopening at miners’ request.
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Carthage Fuel Company
Carthage
W. L. Weber
Mide
Bacon
Villanuza
Saloon owners barred from teaching certificates in New Mexico
Territorial board of education in Santa Fe rules that owners, operators, or frequenters of saloons cannot hold a teacher's certificate. A teacher who owned a village saloon was given 15 days to dispose of the saloon or forfeit certification. the superintendent may revoke existing certificates and refuse new ones for such ties.
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Santa Fe
Territorial Board of Education
New Mexico
Mr Catron Struck by Mishap in California Ride
Hon Thomas B Catron of Santa Fe suffered a broken collar bone and other injuries after a wagon seat slipped near Bakersfield California. He returned home with a plaster cast and recounted the incident amid a New Mexico bank report noting higher gold coin and reserve levels and slight deposit changes.
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Thomas B. Catron
Santa Fe
Bakersfield
California
Bible Class in 1908 Plans Growth at Sabbath School
Encouraged by strong 1907 enrollments the Bible class led by Mrs. W. H. Herrick plans expansion. Eleven or twelve on the roll with a proposed class organization and efforts to recruit more members. Sabbath school at 10 a.m. tomorrow with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. John’s gospel and Bible reading to guide study. Those considering tithe paying asked to report to the minister B. C. Maaker.
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W. H. Herrick
B.C. Maaker
Arch to mark Santa Fe Trail terminus near Exchange
A stone arch will be erected opposite the Exchange hotel in Santa Fe to mark the end of the old Santa Fe trail, with an estimated cost of about 1500 dollars. F G Bartlett is due back tomorrow morning from a business trip in Albuquerque.
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Exchange Hotel
Santa Fe
F. G. Bartlett
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Liquor License Prices Jump To 1500
Albuquerque city council raises annual liquor license fees from 250 to 1500 dollars. The steep increase forces several local saloons to close their doors.
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City Council of
Albuquerque
Hoffman Leases Park House for Guest Entertainment
L. F. Hoffman has secured a lease on the Park house and plans to open it for the entertainment of guests, signaling new social events at the venue.
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L. F. Hoffman
Park House
New Mexico in Pan of Washington Senate Charges
The Daily Review of Bisbee notes charges filed against Governor Curry before the senate committee on territories in Washington. It argues the history of New Mexico shows frequent rhetoric and criticizes partisan actions that delay statehood, urging lessons from Arizona and warning against portraying New Mexico as a “rotten borough.”
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Daily Review
Bisbee
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate Committee On Territories
Washington
Curry
Congress
Indian bow and arrows from Peru stun collectors
C T Brown owns a rare Peruvian curiosity a bow over six feet long carved from dark wood and reed arrows over six feet long. J E Dwelle who gifted the weapons says the tribe’s hunters are nearly giants and can drop a deer at a hundred yards.
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C. T. Brown
Peru
J. E. Dwelle
Mr. Brown
Beer poured into Oklahoma City sewers after statehood
United States internal revenue collectors disposed of 2300 barrels valued at 17500 from New State brewery in sewer flow. Statehood prevented sale and shipment. New Year's Day turkey shoot at Socorro fair grounds drew many entries. W E Martin led with four turkeys, Ramon Olguin three, others one each. W D Newcomb returned to activity on crutches after a minor accident.
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Oklahoma City
United States Internal Revenue Collector
Oklahoma
Socorro
G. E. Cook
Jim Gibbons
Fair Grounds
W. E. Martin
Ramon Olguin
John Greenwald, Jr
Avelino Baca
W. D. Newcomb
Praise for Curry record in the Philippines praised governor’s pacification work
Judge Howard D. Terrell, in Santa Fe, lauds Governor Curry for stabilizing three Philippine provinces where others failed. He credits Curry with earning native trust and boosting prosperity under American rule, noting his nine years there and fluent Spanish. Terrell says Filipinos want him back on the Philippine commission.
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Howard D. Terrell
Manila
Santa Fe
New Mexican
Curry
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Terrel
Philippies
New Mexico
Islands
Philippine Commission
Resolutions of Condolence for Mrs Elizabeth Fitch
Magdalen Chapter No 9 O E S adopts condolence resolutions on the death of Mrs Elizabeth Fitch. The committee offers sympathy to Sister and Brother Fitch and orders copies sent and minutes updated. Committee members Maxy Hunter Duncan Ena G Devourery Joan KE Grevrret.
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Elizabeth Fitch
Magdalen Chapter
O. KE. S
Brother Fitch
Magdalen
Maxy Hunter Duncan
Ena G. Devourery
Joan KE. Grevrret
Socorro State Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Socorro State Bank will be held at the bank ing office on Monday January 6 1908 at 10 oclock a m to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may properly come before the meeting.
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Socorro State Bank
Local Alfalfa Purchases Near Socorro Reach 1800 Tons
Terry and Abeyta bought twelve hundred tons of alfalfa from nearby farmers while Socorro Mercantile added three hundred tons. The firms have contracts to deliver one thousand tons to Becker Blackwell in Iena and to Allaire Mercantile in San Antonio. Hay value is about 12 dollars and fifty cents per ton.
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Terry & Abeyta
Socorro
Socorro Mercantile Company
Becker-Blackwell Company
Iena
Allaire Mercantile Company
San Antonio
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Santa Fe Railway Company
San Francisco
Governor Curry
L. Wilcox
C.T. Masterson
Giovanni Andeole
Angelo Cogerno
Joseph Canya
Lorenzo Rovetto
Michael Lekiog
Juan Rentervilla
Mack Walker
Matthew Brooks
Grego Jackovitch
Cornelio Nabaretta
Vinito Archuletta
Refegio Villanuza
Board of Education
Hall
F. J. Coenry & Co
Toledo
MR. Catron
Thena
Bisbee Daily Review
Hood
Gov. Curry
Terrell
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