Young War Hero Murdered Here and Other Local Incidents
A grieving mother from Allegheny Pa writes to the Chief of Police seeking information about her son John Jerrold who reportedly died in New Mexico in 1901 or 1902 after serving in the Spanish American War aboard the monitor Mian tonomah. The piece also recounts two men Callahan and Harnatt imprisoned in a sealed box car while traveling toward Albuquerque and later released, and a separate assault in which Antonio Montoya allegedly kicked an elderly woman off a sidewalk. Montoya faces fines and charges for sheep theft.
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Allegheny
Informa
Montoya
Pullman
Terrold
Ton Alltehany City
Pawr
Po Nce
McMiltin
Thin City
John
Lids
Allegehony
Pan Marl
Alimanerque
John B. Jerrold
Chicago
New Mexico
Miantonomah
Wenally
John F Callihan
John Harnah
Albuquerque City
West
Bunea
Callahan
Harnatt
Harvatt
Santa Fe
Boston
New York
Marty
Ipleta
Thor
Gray
Iit
Paradise
Antonio Montoya
Indy
Cervaza
Crawford
P. Armijo
Woman Confesses to Buried Infant Crime in Carlsbad
A Roswell dispatch reports Mrs. Mary Aiken, jailed in Carlsbad on a first degree murder charge, confessed to burying her infant alive on January 7. She blamed desertion by her husband and taunts from neighbors. authorities allege a stranger took the child, later found buried near the house.
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Denver Republican
Roswell
Mary Aiken
Carlebad
Carlsbad
Munder
Carlsbaddhe
Probate Court Grants Guardians and Admin Appointments
Jesus Romero presided as probate court. Abrama S. de Chaves given guardianship of Juan Jose Aniseto and Lola Chavez, bond $200. Abrama S. de Chavez named administrator of Maximianes estate, bond $600. Florence Anderson case postponed to first Monday in April. George B. Sommers estate report approved. Executors Welller and Benjamin allowed $208.20 merchandise. Melville Summers named administrator of James A. Summers estate. David Chaves appointed administrator with will annexed for Dolores de Chaves. bond $300. Court adjourned to first Monday in April.
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Jesus Romero
Abrama S. de Chaves
Juan Jose Aniseto
Lola Chavez
de ‘Chavez
Maximianes
Florence Anderson
George B. Sommers
Carlos P. Sanches
Welller & Benjamin
Melville TH Summer
James A. Summers
J M. Moore
F. B. Schwentker
David Chaves
Dolores
de Chaves
Furmeh
Bridgeton Union Festival Concerts Honor 25th Anniversary
Bridgeton New Jersey hosts the Bridgeton Musical Union festival tonight marking the organization’s 25th anniversary, with a chorus of about 200 voices, an orchestra, and notable soloists. The second concert follows tomorrow night as music lovers from across the state attend. Captain W. E. Dame returns from Guadalajara Mexico after business.
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Bridgeton Musical Union
Bridgeton
N. J
Grant County Taxpayers Win U S Supreme Decision
The U S Supreme Court affirmed New Mexico’s high court rulings in favor of Grant County taxpayers against Silver City National Bank. A seven year legal contest centered on a county tax levy used to pay county officers. Major taxpayers including Santa Fe Railway, Victoria Land and Cattle Co. and others saw judgments backed, totaling about $5,000 against Santa Fe. Col. RE Twitchell of Las Vegas led the taxpayers’ defense. W. Clancy represented judgment holders.
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Supreme Cour of the United States
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Ise
Silver City National Bank
Grant County
Santa Fe Road
Victoria Land and Cattle Company
W. Clancy
Miss Matthews Leads Albuquerque Applicants In Exam Grades
Miss Mary Matthews of Albuquerque tops exam results before the territorial board of pharmacy in Santa Fe with an average of MM percent and honorable mention. Other applicants D Taylor Albuquerque, F D Wyman Albuquerque, H E Davin Bolen, F C Beasley Hagerman, F T Winters Las Vegas also passed and were registered. The board also plans to investigate complaints about hospitals dispensing prescriptions without a registered pharmacist in charge. Returns of Nelson-Motorverse fight to be heard tonight at Clark's Pool Rooms on West Railroad Avenue.
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Mary Matthews
Albuqueraie
Territorial Board of Phismacy
Santa Fe
D. Taylor
Albuquerque
F. D. Wyman
Alimaquerque
H. E
Clark's
Wert Railroyd Avenue
Delay Lapses Great Treasure Tale From Arizona
A Donley Arizona correspondent reports pirates hid a vast treasure on Cocal Island during the Mexican era. News says the British yacht Ras Marine found gold silver and jewels worth up to 100 million dollars and is returning to England. Douglas and Phoenix parties failed to secure concessions and misread hints, while the Examiner's recent full page article sparked renewed interest and rumor.
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Los Angeles Examiner
Donley
Ariz
Vinnie
Douglas
Phoenix
California
Tbs
Cocal Island
Ras Marine
Harold W
Uip
Republic of
Chitl
United States
Wes Wett
Big business at Clayton Land Office records surge
The Clayton federal land office reports 727 entries covering 680 000 acres in January to March 9, a new record. Santa Fe and Roswell offices saw 400 entries over 65 000 acres and 509 entries over 75 000 acres respectively, totaling 1690 entries. Immigrants from other commonwealths settled on public lands, with broader migration not counted. If trends continue, New Mexico could reach about 500000 population by 1910, with many newcomers from older commonwealths.
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Clayton
Federal
Supta Fe
Roswell
Commonwealth
Federal Land Office
Las Cruces
Forger Captured at Flagstaff and Mill News Mix
Forged checks led to the capture of John Moore in Flagstaff Arizona. He had passed checks for 48 60 to Frank B Sturges and the Savoy hotel and fled after discovery. Police circulated a description to nab him. he was apprehended and will be returned for trial. Also reported are resignations at Rio Grande Woolen and new mill plans in Albany New York. Local business notices include Gilbert Millinery spring opening and a millinery move to 208 South Second Street. Retail ads note altered pay day and a merchants lunch served daily.
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John Moore
Frank B. Sturges
Savoy Hotel
Flagstaff
Arizona
Tri Moore
Santry-Sharp Construction Company
Sturges
Moore
McMillin
oMee
New Mexico
Coddington
McKinley County
James F. Maguire
Rio Grande Woolen Min Company
San Francisco
Jamestown
N.Y
Maguire
Mildred
Eleanor Maguire
John FP. Maguire
Rio Grande
Empire State City
Iguire
Tany Friends of
Albuquerque
Gilbert Milinery Company
Giburt Millisery Compass
Hax
South Second Street
Learned & Win~ Domain
Padilla's Saloon Shootout Near Camp Five Sparks Arrest
Joe Padilla reports Knight shot up Padilla's saloon near Camp Five while Padilla was away. Knight fled to Ketner and Gallup as deputies hunt him. Valencia county deputy sheriff A. Lindholm notes Knight’s friends and a theater piano firm tied to the incident. Local notices mention property tax listings and March assessment duties.
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Joe Padilla
Jost Niga
Los Lunas
J. D. George
George
X Tully
Mr. Padilla
Ketner
Joe Knight
Padilla
Cain
Gallup
Night
Valencia County
Mandell Clothing Store on Railroad Avenue to Open
Local retailer Mandell Clothing Store on Railroad Avenue will open soon. The upcoming shop plans to offer men and boys apparel, with emphasis on affordable styles and customer service. Community merchants anticipate a positive impact on the shopping district.
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American Lumber Company
M. Mandell
Railroad Avenue
Hotel for Rent on Gold Avenue Ends Inquiries
Fragments indicate a hotel on Gold Avenue offered for rent with unclear parties. Names and details are garbled, but indicates a rental action and inquiry by an individual likely named John Moore or Moore Hearty with uncertain quotation.
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Gold Avenue
Huw
John “ Moore
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J. B. Jerrold
Fulton Street
Allegheny, Pa
Probate
W. E. Dame
Guadalajara
Mexico
Dame
Pharmacy Board
Miss Matthews
Delay
M. S. Vinnie
Madam Steward
Lamb
Parker & Fleming
South Second St
Worth
Ore Avenue
J. W. Measters
Howe
Forger
John F. Maguire
Williann
Emin Albuquerque
Pire State City
Clarkville Produce CO
First Street
White Elephant
Lindholm
Knight ‘Lacko
Trinidad
White Elephant Merchants
Jperson
Ashear'n
Court House
GO ' Albright
Crown Studio Ver Post Warqware Co
King OF
H.S. Lithgow & Co
Look Binders
Wooorhoog
Pioneer Bakery
Nalling
Halling Bros
Akes
Weguar
Just
Albert Faber
Madame Gross
West Gold Ave
West Gold Avenue
A. J. Richards
West Railroad Avenue
Ocpoece
St. Elmo
Joseph Barnett
Prop
M. Berger
West Copper Ave
OLD Aly Ccomm
Equer VE
RCIAL
Austrian
China
Borradaile
THE
Colorado Telephone Coo
Wootton & Myer
Ranches
Farors
Jemez Hot Springs Stabe
United States Mall
W. L. Trimble & Co
N. x
B. Block
Pete M
Rankin & CO
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