Slot machines ruled not offenses under territorial gambling law
Judge Edward A. Mann in Santa Rosa discharged Charles R. Jones on habeas corpus for operating slot machines, ruling the Thirty seventh Legislature anti gambling act did not cover slots. Attorney General Hervey orders district attorneys to indict or file informations against slot machine operators until higher court clarifies the law. Missionary rally at First Methodist Episcopal Church promotes China study and funds. Knights of Honor notice updates meeting location to Auditorium Rink. Kansas City cattle and hogs market report included.
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Edward A. Mann
Alamoxardo
Sixth Judicial District
Charles R. Jones
Santa Rosa
Thirty-seventh Legislative Assembly
Roswell
Mann
James M. Hervey
Supreme Court
Justice Mann
Jones
Tenement Fire on Pearl Street Claims One Life
A severe blaze on Pearl Street in New York destroyed a tenement, killing Julia Isola age 22 after she leaped from a fourth story window. Dozens were injured and many rescued by firemen including Michael Conway who saved his family as flames spread through the building.
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New York
Pearl Street
Julia Isola
Michael Conway
Plainfield Mills Reopen After Curtailed Period
In Plainfield Connecticut 2500 workers return to full time as cotton mills resume operations. Goodyear India Rubber plant in Natuck resumes after idle period. 2200 hands affected by prior curtailment. In London two old Castle Street tenements collapse due to nearby excavation. eight dead, twenty rescued, many buried.
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Plainfield
Conn
Connecticut
Naugatuck
Goodyear India Rubber Company
London
Eng
Castle Street
Merger Approved by Mexican Rail Firms and Government
Mexico City April 6 the Mexican government announced approval of a plan to exchange securities involving the Mexican Central and National Rail firms. The move follows a government statement detailing the merger terms and implications for the railway sector.
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Mexico City
National Rail
Effort to Destroy Pier With Bombs At West Seventeenth Street
In New York on April 6 two bombs exploded near a new White Star Line pier and construction equipment by the McClintock Marshall Company. The blasts woke thousands and drew a large night crowd to the area as police investigated the attempted sabotage.
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New York
McClintock-Marshall Construction Company
White Star Line
West Seventeenth Street
Miners and Operators Confer on Wage Scale
Secretary Taft arrived in Omaha at 8 30 a m. He was greeted at the union station by General Gardnier commanding the Department of the Missouri and his staff in full dress. An informal reception was held on the platform.
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Omaha
Neb
Taft
Union Station
Gardnerr
Department of the Missouri
Coal wage talks underway in four states at joint convention
Indianapolis hosts a joint session of coal operators and United Mine Workers to revive interstate wage movement. Delegates from Western Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois and Indiana prepare to set a wage scale guiding other districts. Conference begins this afternoon as 35 000 miners referenced elsewhere seek settlement and return to work soon.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
United Mine Workers of America
Russell builds new wagers
Woo Market in St Louis announces April 6 with tiered wagering notes and regional trends. A note references Carlsbad New Mexico on April 6 describing a controversial incident involving tobacco, opium and ethnic term usage, highlighting a confrontation between Yee Lee and Quong.
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The
Daily Record
Carlsbad
N. M
Yee Lee
Quong
Bryan Arrives in Denver for Democratic Activities
Denver on April 6 reports William J. Bryan arriving from Colorado Springs with a reception committee led by former Senator Thomas M. Patterson. He visited Denver University and lunched with Bryan Club directors, then addressed ministers, attended meetings, and planned receptions, inspections, and a banquet across the city.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado Springs
U. S
Thomas M. Patterson
William J. Bryan
Denver University
Henry A. Buchtel
Bryan
The
Jim Caesar Appears Before Justice Welter
Jim Caesar faced a hearing before Justice Welter on charges of stealing $30 from his wife and was dismissed. He remains jailed on a second arrest for failure to support his wife, with a hearing scheduled tomorrow at three o'clock before the same magistrate. A Roswell vs. Military Institute baseball clash is slated for 2 30 this afternoon at the Military Institute diamond with strong turnout anticipated.
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Jim Caesar
Justice Welter
Jim
Military Institute
Roswell
Institute
Interstate Liquor Shipments Ban C O D Packages
Senate Judiciary panel backs a Knox bill to stop C O D liquor shipments in interstate commerce with fictitious consignor and consignee names. The proposal aims to curb liquorhouse agents using rail or express routes and requires clear identification of buyers and sellers. The measure follows extended hearings and targets cross state liquor transfers.
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Consignor
Consignee
Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Knox
Intense Election Riots Tir Lisbon as Ballot Count Proceeds
Lisbon reports intense excitement over last night's election riots sparked by republican fears of fraud. Troops clashed with crowds at Pedro Square and near Domique church, with reports of bloodshed and blocked unofficial coverage. Ballot counting continues, no republican candidate declared yet in many districts. Also Roswell Trading Co offers 600 pounds alfalfa seed at 18 cents to close out inventory.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Pedro Square
Domique Church
Roswell
Jaffa Miller Secretly Marries Lillie Nichols in Hot Springs
Jaffa Miller returned from a lengthy trip to California Colorado Missouri and Arkansas and announced Saturday night that he married Lillie Nichols of St Louis on Saint Patrick’s Day in Hot Springs. The couple will live with his parents in Roswell while he works for his father.
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California
Colorado
Missouri
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Ark
Jaffa
Jas. M. Miller
St. Patrick’s Day
Lillie Nichols
St. Louis
Arkansas Resort
Roswell
the Military Institute
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
China
Sadie Fairchild
van Horn
Wells
Hill
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Robert Morrison
W. J. Armstrong
Fern Fairchild
Sadie Costa
J. E. Henderson
San Francisco
Miss King
India
League of This Church
Knights of Honor
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Chong
Amarillo
Texas
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Quong Chong
C. H. Hale
R. F. Cruse
Ng House
N. Richardson
Boston
Mass
New England
T. M. Rabb
Dr. & Hunsberger
At & Zink’s
Joyce- Pruit Co
Philadelphia
Haynes & Bonney
Pecos Vally
J. T. Patrick
Artesia
Lake McMillan
Pecos
R. T.M
Southwestern Coal Operators
C. C. Hill
Hondo Reservoir
Elder Hill
Bernard Pos
Russell
L. B. Boellner
the Jeweler and Optician
Joyce Pruit Co
DRYAN
John T. Shafroth
Ministerial Alliance
Central Church
Young Men's Christian Association
Chamber of Commerce
Elsenel Temple
Norvell Croft Orchestra
N. J. Fritz
Hagerman
Board of County Commissioners
J. A. Evans
Mr. McCormick
Kirk Bryan
Los Angeles
W. R. Cummins
Tom White
White
Woolverton College
S. Kentucky
Lee Drury
Willie Babb
Lee Shields
Ed O’neal
Oklahoma
Amusement Park
Xas Co
Vern Wood
W. P. Wood
Telegraph Company
Norvell Randolph
Lake Arthur
Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry K. Thaw
Pecos Valley
Davisson Realty CO
Office Texas Block
Ae Oo
Jaffa Miller
Presley
Weather Bureau
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