President Roosevelt urges broader anti anarchist laws
In a brief message to Congress President Roosevelt pushes new legislation against anarchists. He includes Attorney General Bonaparte’s legal review and urges excluding anarchist periodicals from the mails. The letter notes state action may proceed under New Jersey authorities and cites federal jurisdiction limits on such publications. A separate postal notice invites orders for souvenirs from Roswell with distribution planned Saturday the 11th.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Roosevelt
la Questione Sociale
New Jersey
Root
United States
Angela
Fuller
Supreme Court and
Justice Field Authority
Roswell
Illinois liquor men plan state group to test local option law
Peoria April 9 Arthur Lehman of the Arthur Lehman Company says election results were not as bad as expected. Liquor dealers and brewers expect to form a state organization soon to challenge local option laws. Over fifteen hundred saloons reportedly closed in Illinois. Also noted are school events with Rev Nichols visiting, Eighth grade programs, and pupils' map projects and illustrated compositions for Roswell Day exhibit.
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Peoria
Arthur Lehman
Arthur Lehman Company
Roswell
Riding and Roping Friday at Amusement Park
Washington report notes House Speaker Cannon asks for steps against the paper trust. Attorney General Bonaparte forwards to Purdy the inquiry, with the aim of prosecuting trust officials. detailed information may risk the prosecution. Eye tests offered free at L. B. Boehner's jeweler and optician.
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Amusement Park
Former President Cleveland In Ill Health Report
Mrs. Grover Cleveland denied rumors of serious illness for former President Cleveland noting he has been ill the past week but is improving and hopes to be himself soon. An unrelated small ad offers horseshoeing services by R F Cruse in the Pecos valley.
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Cleveland
Yesteday
Albuquerqué
Anti Saloon League Meeting and Commencement Week Note
School notes reveal an upcoming Anti Saloon League meeting and nearly perfected Commencement week. Details indicate busy schedules with grade appropriate exercises and a call for parent attendance due to their business duties. High School pupils will furnish a program for the week.
Gambling in New York Faces Senate Setback and Governor Reforms
New York reports the Senate failed to pass the anti gambling bill at race tracks provoking rejoicing among racing supporters. Governor Hughes renews push for eight other measures including reform of banking and primary elections and proposes investigations into Wall Street, immigration, unemployment, and court relations.
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New York
State Senate
James R. Keene
Jockey Club
Hughes
Albany
N. Y
Saloon License Granted In Waycross Georgia
Community leaders in Waycross Georgia announce a thirty thousand dollar saloon license plan amid a civic debate. A local meeting at 7 30 features men advocating temperance and the suppression of saloons and allied ills.
Heavy fine for conducting lottery in Cincinnati April 9
Fines totaling 32200 were assessed against Morris Richmond and six others arrested for operating the Kentucky Lottery. Richmond received 10000 dollars. others paid smaller sums. All defendants pleaded guilty and said they would quit the lottery business.
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Cincinnati
Morris Richmond
Richmond
Curry and Hervey to Visit Roswell in April
Governor George Curry and Attorney General J M Hervey will travel from Santa Fe to Roswell arriving by April 11 or the next morning. A special automobile will meet them at Torrance and they will spend several days in Roswell.
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George Curry
J.M. Hervey
Ros Hh
Santa Fe
Roswell
Tor
Fire signals free copy offer noted in ad
A fragmented advertisement notes free fire signals and mentions names H J Hagerman and Frank Crossen with a contact phone 322. The illegible text references obtaining a copy and a case call related to fire signals or safety equipment.
Mock Senate explores locating no Jewlery Store at Baptist church
The Mock Senate met at the Baptist church and decided not to pursue locating a jewelry store. J J Loup and family plan a trip to Wellington and Holton Kansas to settle there after health concerns. The Y M C A building proposal was discussed and voted down.
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Y.M. Co. A
Senate
Baptist Church
J. J. Loup
Wellington
Kansas
Holton
Mr. Loup
Caldwell
Kan
Democratic Ticket Wins at Albuquerque Military Barracks Plan
The notice states the Democratic ticket wins at Albuquerque and Mexico Military Institute up to noon on May 12, 1908. Plans for a military barracks are on file with I. H. W. M. Rapp Co. Architects in Trinidad Colorado.
Alabama Supreme Court upholds prohibition and closing laws
Montgomery April 9 The Alabama supreme court ruled both the general prohibition and the nine o'clock closing laws constitutional and effective. The decision came after attacks by liquor advocates.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Olive Street Bank Closed for Safety in St Louis
The Olive Street Bank with capital of 100000 and deposits of 350000 was closed by order of State Bank Examiner R M Cooke for safety of the institution. Officials could not secure further endorsements on loans and the bank was taken charge of by the state.
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St. Louis
Olive Street Bank
R. M. Cooke
Hardware sale forms new independent company
W. P. Lewis and W. T. Wells sold the entire stock and fixtures of the W. P. Lewis Hardware Company to a local group forming the Independent Hardware Company. J. L. Mabie will manage, with John R. Joyce W. M. Atkinson J. F. Hinkle and L. K. McGaffey among the partners. The sale does not affect the building ownership and operations will continue at the old stand.
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W. P. Lewis Hardware Company
W. P. Lewis
W. T. Wells
Independent Hardware Company
J. L. Mabie
Illinois
I. E. Thompson
John R. Joyce
Carlsbad
W. M. Atkinson
J. F. Hinkle
L. K. McGaffey
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Wells
Roswell
Lewis
Harvard’s Oldest Alum Charles Parker Dies at 92
Charles Henry Parker aged ninety two and the oldest Harvard alumnus has died in Boston. He belonged to the class of 1833 and was the oldest member of the Harvard alumni.
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Patrick Williams
South Hill
W. M. Williams
T. M. Rabb
Boston
Charles Henry Parker
Harvard
Wool market report from Roswell trading post
Louis reports a steady wool market with Western mediums and fin but varied prices. The Roswell Trading Co lists alfalfa seed at 18 cents and notes 600 pounds available as closing seed.
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Louis
Roswell
Stores to Close Tomorrow for Wild West Show
Mercantile firms of toswell signed an agreement to close their shops tomorrow from two to 4 30 pm due to a Wild West show at Amusement Park hosted by local riders with help from one Oklahoma rider. Two new cars arrive today Joe Morrisons Pope Toledo and Will Johnsons Buick set up at once. Morrison car duplicates Hagerman four cylinder touring model. Buick is a two cylinder touring car model F.
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Toswell
Oklahoma
Joe Morrison
Will Johnson
Buick
Morrison
J. J. Hagerman
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the Jeweler and Optician
Lakewood, N. J
Grover Cleveland
Pecos Vally
R. F. Cruse
Anti-Saloon League Meeting
Will Furn
Public Service Commission
New York City
Wall
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AntiSaloon League
LAR Saloon License
Waycross
Ane Pikes Lodge
Wigwam Cigar
The
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Fred Hunt
Chas. Bremond
Claude Hobbs
Auge
Hayden
Felix H. Lester
Jan City
John B. McManus
Tion
Simon Stern
Henry Ecuncil Jority
Charles Conroy de
D. H. Boatright
Stephen B. Coen
Albuqué¢rque
Democratic Party
Democrats
Messrs. Trimble
Giegoldt
Idley and
Moore
Gov. Curry
Hervey Coming
Rance
Hugssberger
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H. J. Hagerman, Frank Crossen
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Texas Shop
Russell
Board of Regents
Democratic
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Mexico
Presley
ST. Louis Bank
C. H. Hale
Military Institute
A. P. Fast
Hagerman
W. H. Morgan
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W. M. Hall
Elida
Willis Ford
Katherine Smith
Gilkeson
Sh Owters
A. I
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Texico
Charles de Bremond
C. KE. Batton
Houston Wholesale Fi Her Co
E. Baker
Harry Morrison
Torrané
el Paso
Ella Spain
Christian Church
J. S. Cooper
H. Jacoby
Edgar Tayior
J Butler
Enid
Okla
Isalac Strode
W. T. Black
A. C. Towhs
Junction City
Shelby
F. D. Welch
Denver
Roswell Automobile Co
Welch
Millinbry
Charles E. Poe
Kansas City
John W. Poe
the Military Institute
Bernard Pos
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell, New Mexico
Lewis and Wells Sell
S. W. Martin
West
Mathews Street
Brainard
Butler Coun
Ty, Kan
Admiral Evans
Paso Robles
Cal
Christian Woman’s Board of Missions of the Christian Church
E. V. Estill
8Th Street
India
John Davis
U. S. Weather Bureau
N. M
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