Lady Flo to Fight in Texas Over Beresford Estate
The El Paso Herald reports Lady Flo Wolf claims common law wife status to Beresford and seeks a widow’s dowry. Mexican law recognizes only civil marriage, so she favors U S courts in Texas where she believes justice may be possible. Her lawyers aim to establish rights via U S and Mexican legal questions on recognition and dowry.
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Daddy Flo
Delavel
Hereford
Mexico
el Paso Herald
Hilo
Hogtishman
Texas
Lord Non
Beresford
Paso
United States
Juarez
el Paso
Flo” Wolf
Lady Flo Accuses Beresford of Long Courtship and Ranch Claim
In a Chihuahua tale from more than two decades ago, Lady Flo recalls being pursued by Lord Beresford at a dance hall near a cantina. She says they agreed to marry, lived as husband and wife for years, and now insists on her rightful claim, disputing any alleged defrauding.
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Chihuahua
Beresford
Flo
Trunk May Solve Mystery Of A Dead Man
Douglas Arizona coroner s jury rules a unknown man died from a bullet wound fired by Jefferson Kidder an Arizona ranger after he gave chase near the Southwestern depot. Kidder shot the man through the brain while pursuing suspects in a string of robberies. The other body is John Furlong held as a suspect in larceny and burglary. Furlong s Philadelphia letter suggests a troubled past and a trunk bound for El Paso may hold clues to recent robberies. Neighbors recall the two men seen together in the days before the deaths.
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Jefferson
Kidder
Arizona
Douglas
Southwestern Depot
John Furlong
Furlong
Philadelphia
el Paso
Ihs
Postmaster to be District Attorney in Eddy County
Louis Fullen, current Carlsbad postmaster, is named for district attorney of Eddy, Chaves and Roosevelt counties. J. M. Hervey will not seek reappointment and will back Fullen for the vacancy when his term ends. Governor Hagerman to make the appointment soon, requiring a new Carlsbad postmaster.
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Carlsbad
Novm
Louis ©. Fullen
Eddy
Chaver
Troosevelt
J. M. Hervey
Fullen
Hagerman
Effort grows to displace Roosevelt in Republican race
Washington dispatch outlines a possible Taft bid with Ohio leaders seeking a break from Iowa influence. The anti Roosevelt faction coalesces around Senator Foraker, while Hanna loyalists, led by Dick, mobilize to defend Roosevelt and shape next national convention delegate battles.
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Washington
Ohio
Iowa
Taf
Paraker
Towa
Commonwealth
Taft
Roosevelt
Foraker
Burton
Cleveland
Senator Foraker
Hanna
Polltier
Hanna Leutenants
Mr. Roosevelt
Awakening of Interest in 1908 Election Across States
The passage notes a rising interest in the 1908 election with southern Republicans strongly backing Hana and Roosevelt facing resistance. It highlights efforts nationwide to displace Roosevelt as the party leader amid shifting support and regional tensions.
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Ena
Hana
Roosevelt
Wild Turkey Visits Quiet Plaza in Santa Fe
A wild turkey roosted in a Santa Fe plaza drawing a crowd of boys who tried for hours to capture it. They hurled snowballs and metal objects but the bird vanished. whether captured or escaped remains unknown. A separate note extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing grip complications and pneumonia.
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Santa FE
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks
One who is subject to bilious attacks will notice that for a day or more before the attack he is not hungry at meal times and feels dull after eating. A dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when these first symptoms appear will ward off the attack. They are for sale by all druggists.
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Hungary
Chamberlain
Jamaica Lady Praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs Michael Hart wife of the Kingston Cart Service superintendent in Jamaica West Indies speaks highly of Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough saying she has used it for years and would not be without a bottle Sold by all druggists Imperial Laundry Co advertises JAPERS KRACK KI BREAD and urges rough day work Monday returned Wednesday.
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Jamaica
Chamberlain
Michael Hart
Cart Service
Kingston
West Indies Islands
Most Hated Men on Earth Grand Dukes of Russia
An essay reviews the Russian grand dukes, noting their immense wealth and privileges, with 32 male relatives of the czar, incomes from the state, vast landholdings, and 325 palaces. It also covers their immunity from arrest, inability to be sued, travel and marriage restrictions, and several high-profile ejections or exiles for disobedience, including Cyril, Paul, Alexis, and Nicholas, and mentions a duke living in England as Count and Countess Torbay.
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Czarewich
Imperial House
Husnia
Europe
Russia
Cyril
Duke of Edinburgh
Paul
Mme
Valerinova
Alexis
Russa
Nicholas
Paris
Michael
England
Torbay
Negroes Denied Life Insurance By Metropolitan
New York Jan 3 The Metropolitan Life Insurance company cites higher death rates among negroes as the reason for blocking further applications and cancelling policies that lapse. The firm now bears over 1,000,000 dollars in risk on negro policy holders though agents say lapses are common in industrial policies and renewals.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Nergo
New York Fruit Growers Convene in Penyan New York
The New York State Fruit Growers annual meeting opened in Penyan with talks by prominent growers on fertilizer use for apples, strawberry storage, and San Jose scale control. Demonstrations included six hundred Geneva station fruit plates and spraying machinery exhibits, highlighting industry interest and the scale of the problem.
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New York
Penyan
N.Y
New York State
San Jose
J. Parrott
New York State Experiment Station
Geneva
M. V. Stingerland
Sugricultural College
Cornell University
J. Eustace
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Ged C. Attwood
New York Department of Agriculture
Eh. Cook
Michigan Horticultural Society
Frances P. Krauts
Stubnits Orchard Company
Berkeley
W. Va
Record Breaking Crop in Kansas Sees Higher Farm Values
The Kansas state board of agriculture reports the past year set new records. Despite corn yielding about three million bushels less than last year, the crop value exceeds any prior. Farm production and stock are estimated at $42 or more than $15,000,000 beyond previous totals. Wheat output is about 93,292,980 bushels, with overall increases around 3 percent.
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Kansas Topeka
Kan
F. D. Colburn
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Australian Coal for the West Coast Arrives on Ellerte
The first cargo of Australian coal arrived today on the British steamship Ellerte from Melbourne. The Alaska Treadwell stamp mill has closed due to coal shortage, as the Dunsmuir mines shift output to revenue. Further cargoes from Melbourne are due.
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San Francisco
Ellerte
Melbourne
Alaska
Naval Enlistments Decline Reported in Early January
Washington reports continued sharp drop in naval recruits with several batches affected. Navy officials note enlistment numbers remain below expected levels as January begins amid ongoing recruitment challenges and policy reviews.
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Washington
Navy enlistment drive under way in Ohio tour
Commander William B. White leads a Navy recruitment tour in Ohio as plans to boost enlistment include further inducements for recruits and a determined push to man warships. The effort targets enhanced crews for ships and vessels, with ongoing moves to expand recruitment nationwide.
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Wiliam B. White
U.S. N
Ohio
Campaign Against Child Labor Affects Southern Mills
Charleston reports the campaign against child labor is shaping cotton mills in the South. More than two thirds of spindles will cut weekly hours from sixty six to sixty four, and to sixty two in 1908. Wages scales remain unchanged with a planned shift to 1910. Vast Texas lands sold at public auction near Houston. Over 200000 acres purchased. buyers have forty years to pay. large tracts still available in western Texas.
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Crom
Charleston
Texas
Houston
Tex
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N. W. Alger
South Walter Street
W. H. Hahn & CO
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Vladimar
Metropolitan Life
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William the Con Javeror
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