Blazer Post Formed by Union Soldiers in Alamogordo Area
Last Saturday J C Dunn's office housed the creation of Dr J H Blazer Post No 18 for Union veterans. Dr J W Long of Tularosa commands. other officers include N H Herbert Alamogordo Sr V C and Frank J Bush Jr V C with adjutant A J Messer and surgeon Chas C Meyer. Members span Alamogordo La Luz Cloudcroft and White Oaks. Officer of the day D M Sutherland. Lee H Rucisille aided. Next meeting by the commander precedes monthly Friday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Dunn
J. H. Blazer
J. W. Long
Tularosa
N. H. Herbert
Alamogordo
Frank J. Bush
A. J. Messer
Jas. (. Dunn
Chas. C. Meyer
la Luz
Jno
Search for Steunenberg murderers wide across the West
Pinkerton detectives and hundreds of officers chase suspects in the Steunenberg assassination case. Two confessions hint at further trouble for Western miners as Socialists led by Debs warns of armed resistance. Debs supports Hayward and Moyer’s innocence amid national pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steunenberg
Idaho
Pinkerton
Debs
Hayward
Moyer
Debsites
Train Hits Open Switch on Main Line
A Monday train of 29 passengers backed out after an open switch was not seen due to wind blowing smoke. The engine was traveling slowly and avoided damage, though a Mexican pedestrian on the main line was brushed as the car pulled onto the main track.
Mrs Pendergrass Dies After Kidney Disease
Matilda Pendergrass died Wednesday near 2 PM at the home of Mrs Delia Brown. She was 58, from kidney disease, after a five day illness. She lived 18 years in the area from Comanche county Texas. Seven children and a husband survive. Funeral and burial were in La Luz on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Pendergrass
Delia Brown
Comanche County
Texas
la Luz
Red Men Surprised by Nightly Visitors at Lodge Event
Wednesday night activity for the Red Men included five candidates on the road when a recess paused proceedings and a crowd of visitors arrived with offerings of food. The piece urges organizing a lodge of Pochahuntas sisters to share in the lodge’s rites and secrets, noting the Red Men have recently reformed and aim to stay on the proper path of duty to God, themselves, and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pochahuntas
Red Men
Pochahuntas Sisters
Tidwell acquitted in Cloudcroft murder case ending Parker killing
Justice of the Peace Russell Wallace at Cloudcroft acquitted N C Tidwell in a sensational trial tied to the Wash Parker murder. The case followed a Weed deputy sheriff pursuit, a gun battle at the scene, and witnesses noting Deputy Lee Green may have killed Tom Gentry during the confrontation.
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Wash Parker
Cloudcroft
Justice of the
Russell Wallace
Weed
Lee Green
Tom Gentry
Gentry
N. C. Tidwell
Tidwell
J. K. Wharton
Byron Sherry
Justice of the Peace
Hound the McCurdys Faces Investigation War
S Fish president of the Ili nois Central railroad will lead a reform drive against the McCurdys of the Mutual Life Insurance Company. Following John A. McCall’s death the campaign targets Mutual Life and its executives in the interest of policy holders in America and Europe.
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S. Fish
Ilinois Central Railroad
McCurdys
Mutual Life Insurance Company
John A. McCall
Lawson
Fish
Mutual Life
America
Europe
Safe America and the President Seen Walking Alone
The piece mocks safety in America with a satirical take on President Roosevelt walking alone while socialists rally in Toledo and Chicago and a mispronounced name in Dallas. It frames these events as evidence of safety in Washington despite chaotic activity elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Toledo
Ohio
Chicago
Rosalee Cochliviteh
Dallas
Texas
Washington, D
Nigger Bill Found Dead Near Tularosa Hut
William Howard known as Nigger Bill is found dead near his hut above Tularosa. Investigators consider possible foul play as evidence suggests murder. He was a long term criminal who participated in the Good and Copper War and later served time in New Mexico penitentiary. He lived as a hermit with no known family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
William Howard
Bill
Tularosa
Ilinois
New Mexico
Hot Water Vein Found at White Sands Soda Mine
A man digging a prospect hole at the J. A. Eddy soda mine near Alamogordo struck a vein of hot water that crystallizes into soda as it cools. The water burns the skin, contains a tiny fishlike creature, and is shipped for analysis. Eddy claims vast soda wealth at White Sands, prompting renewed skepticism and hopes for a major soda plant. Also, Presbyterian Church members hosted a reception for Mr and Mrs St Clair Stomy at Mrs F L Carson's home, with Mr Sloan filling in at the Presbyterian pulpit during the pastor's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Eddy
White Sands
Eddy
W. E. Warren and Bros
Presbyterian Church
Nogal Postoffice Burglarized Report Reaches Officials
Nogal post office burglary reported by Thomas W. Henley of Nogal New Mexico. The safe could not be opened and authorities had no details on what was taken. Postmaster J M Hawkins relayed the information and sought an expert safe opener. No further updates were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hawkins
Thomas W. Henley
Nogal
N. M
Hazing at Creighton Medical College Sparks Suit
Parents announce a $50,000 damages suit against Creighton Medical College after a hazing incident leaves a student disabled for life. The writer calls for severe punishment, including federal action and expulsion of faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton Medical College
United States
South Africa
El Paso Pioneer Samuel Schutz Dies at 70
Samuel Schutz, a longtime El Paso resident since 1854, died March 2 at his home after a year of illness. He was 70 and leaves a wife and several children, noted as a progressive citizen who helped shape El Paso. He had accumulated a good fortune from his prosperous life.
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Samuel Schutz
el Paso
Schutz
Texas Independence Day Observed Across State
March 2 marked Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston's birthday with statewide observance. The state notes Texas independence in 1836 and honors Houston as a pivotal figure in its history and a landmark national leader.
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Texas
Sam Houston
Reception for newly appointed lay reader Mr Pierson
The Guild of St Johns Episcopal Church held a reception for Mr Pierson recently after his appointment by the Bishop as lay reader. Guests gathered at Mrs Bridges home where the hostess and host Mrs Bridges were praised for their efficient hospitality.
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Pierson
Guild
St. John'’s Episcopal Church
Lridges
Bridges
A Mild Climate Contrast In New Mexico Town
The piece notes a stark weather contrast between the West’s March blizzard and mild conditions in Alamo Gordo New Mexico. It queries readers on whether they truly appreciate their climate while storms devastate Mississippi Alabama and the plains.
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Rocky Mountain States
Mississippi
Alabama
Alamogordo
Otero County
New Mexico
H J Anderson Named Transfer Agent for Regional Rail Role
Mr. H J Anderson president of the First National Bank of this city has been appointed transfer agent for stock transfers of several railway and related companies the El Vaso Rock Island Railway El Vaso & Northeastern Railway Dawson Railway Dawson Fuel and Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountain Railway with offices in the First National Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Anderson
First National Bank
City
el Vaso- Rock Island Railway Co
el Vaso & Northeastern Railway Co
Dawson Railway Co
Dawson Fuel Co
Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountain Railway Co
Ethical lapse at lodge tested by oath and conscience
A member of a fraternal lodge is accused of betraying oaths in a private moment, while the lodge charter and Holy Bible are present. The admonition urges the offender to step away and reflect until their conscience fully weighs the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Masons
Knights of Vythias
Death of Texas Governor Brings Ima Hogg Tale
The piece recalls the family name Hogg and the supposed daughters Ima Ura and Mora, noting there is only Ima Hogg in the family. Many people insist they know the Hogg girls and have talked with Ima, Ara and Mora, a claim the author questions as misunderstanding.
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Hogg
Texas
Mr. Hogg
Ima Hogg
Ura Hogg
Mora Hogg
Ima
Ara
Safe Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children, noting it is suitable for colds croup and whooping cough. The ad urges buyers not to fear purchasing the medicine and highlights its reliability from Worley Ly WE and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worele Ly WE
Wereoy & Bro
Greensboro Doctor Kills Wife During Prayer
A Greensboro physician murdered his wife while kneeling by her bed as she recovered from morphine. He allegedly slipped a hypodermic of strychnine under the bed cover and watched her die in agony. The killer, aided by defense lawyers, faces tone of scorn from Judge Lynch.
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Greensboro
N. C
Judge Lynch
Otero County Teachers Plan March Meeting in Alamogordo
The Otero County Teachers Association schedules a full day in Alamogordo on Saturday March 17 with morning sessions at the public school building covering needed school legislation and recitations. Afternoon talks include defining teaching as a profession and kindergarten value plus grade two literature. Evening events at the M E Church South feature music, invocations, vocal selections, and a lecture on the spiritual and material relation by Hiram Badley with Mrs Carson also performing.
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Otero County Teachers’ Association
Alamogordo
A J Smith
J. D. Pepper
Eva Pelton
Geo. Dixon
M. E Church South
Ter. Supt
Lust
Hiram Uadley
F. L. Carson
Simmons Train Lines in Plain English at Depot
H. J. Simmons passed through Wednesday and rushed along his lines as fast as the wheels would run. He denied reports of a Santa Rosa and Tucumcari purchase by his road. Judge Edward A. Mann returned from Tucumcari on official matters. District Clerk Chas. P. Downs came back from Illinois. J. E. Bachtel left for El Paso to be absent several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Simmons
Mr. Simmons
Santa Rosa and
Tucumcari
Edward A. Mann
J. E. Bachtel
el Paso
Vinci tonic for children touted by local druggists
W E B Wart on Bro druggists say Vinci, a cod liver oil based tonic, strengthens weak children with healthy flesh bones and red blood. They claim it is not oil and is delicious and guarantee money back if it fails to make children well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Warton & Bro
Shane
Vinci
Warres & Leo
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Mrs. Pendergrass
Tidewell
Safe
W. E. Warren & Bro
White House
Oxfords
Tan
Vici
Boliennes
G. J. Wolfinger
Ma Hogg, Ura Hogg and
Gough
Teachers’ Association
Chas. P. Downs
Illinois
G. C. Scipio
HOTEL
Porter
E. Beazley
E. E. Neff Co
Edison Phonographs
Orogrande Or
Jarilla Junction, N. M
O.F.D
LDU Ee
AMC
Old Kentucky
U. S
Fl Paso
Charles Zeiger
Paso
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