Oil case on Elkins act ends in conviction
Chicago April 15 The Standard Oil Company faces a verdict of guilt under the Elkins act with plans for a new trial and possible appeal. The government argues multiple offenses and a hefty fine based on $273 000 in counts. Thompson also reports on Thaw lawyer changes and a Colorado contempt case affirmed by the U S Supreme Court.
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Elkins
Ity
U. S. District Court
Sandard Oil Company
Landis
Standard Oil Company
Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
New York
Delmas
Hamilton
Thaw
Daniel O'Reilly
Gleason
O'Reilly
Patterson
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
U. S
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
Holmes
Harlan and
Brewer
Spokane rate case hearing opens in Portland
The Interstate Commerce Commission started an additional Portland hearing on the Spokane freight rate dispute. Testimony focuses on water competition versus rail rates raised by Spokane chamber claims against coast cities. Plaintiffs allege higher freight rates to Spokane from eastern centers than to Seattle and other Pacific Coast ports, despite Spokane's inland position.
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Portland
Ore
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spokane
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Interior Freight Rates Spark Spokane Contention
The water transportation case hinges on Spokane paying inland freight with the Pacific Coast Jobbers' Association arguing current rates are fair and should stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Pacific Coast Jobbers’ Association
Grand Concert Tonight At M E Church South
The Grand Concert under the Ladies' Cemetery Association will be held tonight at the M E Church South starting promptly at eight o'clock. It promises to be one of the week’s best treats. Sanborn's Coffee will be served each afternoon in the grocery department during the convention.
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Ladies’ & Cemetery Association
M. E. & Church
South
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
M. E. Church
Pledge to Lift Chicago Fight Lid After Busse Inauguration
Chicago reports indicate that after Fred Busse's inauguration as mayor the boxing lid will be lifted, allowing six round contests on the Philadelphia no decision plan. Promoters and pugilists have begun arriving, with local fans eager for returns to prizefighting.
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Chicago
Fred Busse
Philadelphia
Grand Concert by Ladies' Cemetery Association Tonight
The Grand Concert under the Ladies' Cemetery Association will be held tonight at eight at the M. E. Church South. Proceeds support cemetery needs and local charitable efforts.
Umpiring Conference Ahead of Season Opener
Association Umpires Report says President O'Brien of the American Association will meet six umpires Kane Sullivan Werden Hayes Egan and Kerin at the Neil House in Columbus Ohio today for conference and final instructions before the season opens on Wednesday.
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Association
Columbus
O’brien
American Association
Neil House
Kane
Sullivan
Werden
Hayes Egan
Kerin
Roswell Steam Laundry Cash Only Notice
A special notice from Roswell Steam Laundry states a shift to a strict cash business and promises first class service with weekly laundry delivery. The notice, signed by J. D. Bender & Son, thanks customers for past patronage and hopes to continue serving them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Steam Laundry
Governor rumors swirl as Washington visit fuels speculation
Santa Fe dispatch reports heated talk over possible removal or replacement of the territorial governor after his Washington conference with the Interior Secretary. Rumors cite Attorney General Reid, Treasurer Hughes, and delegates with White House visits, while supporters defend his record of reforms and party unity. Meanwhile El Paso decorator Stringer works on interior projects and a minstrel show advances with reserved seats and early timing.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Washington
Reid
Roswell
Territorial
Hughes
Boston
Secretary of the Interior
Republicans
Pennsylvania Development Company
Andrews
White House
Judge McFie
D. A. MacPherson
The
Albuquerque Journal
H. A. Stringer
el Paso
Daniel
Auditorium Rink Nears Readiness for Big Kansas City Minstrels
The Auditorium Rink at Fifth and Main nears completion ahead of a 1200-seat show opening with Hurd & Reed’s minstrels from Kansas City. Manager F. L. Stineman oversees setup including a 30 by 20 stage, 20 by 12 curtain, five dressing rooms and a Venetian street drop by Coxsee of El Paso.
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Fifth
Main
Hurd & Reed
Minstrels
Kansas City
F. L. Stineman
Coxsee
el Paso
Venice
Stineman
Wool Market Notes and Local Notices in St Louis
Wool markets show steady activity with territory and western medium ranges. Also offers ads for piano sale, real estate, and loans. local items include DODGE returning from Summerfield, arsenate of lead shipment, and Home Market bakery goods.
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St. Louis
Roswell Weather Report For April Fifteenth
U S Weather Bureau Local Report from Roswell New Mexico lists max 89 min 55 mean 72. Precipitation 00 wind east at 2 miles. Cloudy conditions. Forecast partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday colder Tuesday. M Wright Official in Charge.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
Takoma Biscuits for Convention Guests Sold by Jaffa
Loose-Wiles baked Takoma Biscuits for convention guests and Jaffa, Prager & Company sold them. The item also notes a profitable Telephone Trust and Bell system dividends of $2 a share to stockholders of record March 16, with Bell companies’ nationwide receipts exceeding $114 million last year spent on telephone service.
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Takoma
Jaffa, Prager & Company
Telephone Trust
New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone Trust
Bell
United States
Record of Dividend Payouts in April 1907
Jaffa Prager & Company reports Chase and Sanborns Famous Seal Brand Coffee served daily during the convention. April 15 releases indicate several million dollars in dividends paid, with total disbursements expected to exceed 80 million for April, led by industrial and railroad firms each contributing about 35 million. Traction companies supply the remainder. April 1907 surpasses April 1906 by over 13.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase and Sanborn
Jaffa
New York
Grand Concert performers announced for tomorrow evening
Instrumental solos by Mrs. Robert Cook violin and Mr. A S Trube flute along with vocal numbers by Mr. L R Alexander and Miss Edith Rodkey are listed for the Grand Concert tomorrow night. Community notices mention residents arriving from Carlsbad Texico and Colorado Springs and others leaving for conventions and visits.
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Robert Cook
A. S. Trube
L. R. Alexander
Edith Rodkey
Panhandle Stockmen’s Association Convening in Roswell
The eighth annual Panhandle Stockmen's Association meeting opens in Roswell at the Auditorium Rink at 10 tomorrow morning. Crowds arriving by train from Amarillo and the North fill quarters as organizers direct rooms via the American National Bank. A baseball game between Amarillo and the Military Institute kicks off the afternoon at 3:30, with a full convention program to follow across multiple nightly events and city preparations highlighting Roswell as a prospective convention hub.
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Panhandle Stockmen’s Association, of
Texas
Roswell
Auditorium Rink
5Th
Main Streets
Amarillo
Bureau of Information
American National Bank
the Military Institute
Alameda
Prager offers Loose-Wiles Candies at Jaffa & Co
Local distributor Prager & Company promotes Loose-Wiles Candies and Crackers with a sample offer at their Jaffa location. Try them and enjoy a taste tested product lineup.
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Jaffa
Amarillo Arrives For Convention Week Baseball
The Amarillo team arrived on the regular train Sunday night and opened the convention week ball games at Amusement Park this afternoon against the New Mexico Military Institute. The visitors play the town team tomorrow at 4 15 p m as schedule allows for daily games through the convention. The Amarillo lineup includes Smith Weller Butler Foy McAlester Austin Weber Loughlan DeWitt Miller Lorance Dorsey and managers.
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Amarillo
Amusement Park
New Mexico Military Institute
Smith
Weller
Butler
Evening Meeting at M. E. Church
The society gathering of the local female temperance group will be held tonight at the M. E. church South at eight o'clock.
Seismic Shock Records Major Earthquake in Albany
Albany N Y April 15 The largest and longest earthquake shock recorded on the seismograph at the State museum here since the instrument was installed was felt in Albany and surrounding areas. The report notes the quake was severe and marked a significant event in local seismic history.
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Albany
N. Y
State Museum
Potatoes Tomatoes and Cabbage Plants Sold by Roswell Firm
34th Report of Overcharge for Cots notes two city lodging places charged $1.50 for cots though the regulation is 50c. The committee will bar any violators to protect the town’s reputation and guests.
Riding Tournament Entrance Fee and Rules
The riding tournament charges a five dollar entry per contestant with prizes split 60 percent for first and 40 percent for second. Entries close at noon on Wednesday April 17, with fees paid to W S Kilgour at Smoke House. The event moves to the fair grounds grand stand due to field conditions. It is free to all.
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W. S. Kilgour
Military Institute
Fair Grounds
Coffee and parade plans promoted by local store and institute
A grocery department ad invites afternoon coffee during the convention using Chase and Sanborns Java. The Military Institute band and battalion announce a Main street parade at 8:30 Wednesday morning followed by an exercise of Butts manual in front of the post office.
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The
Military Institute
Main Street
Cheap Rate to Pacific Coast For German Baptist Members
Members of the German Baptist brethren in Pecos valley plan to attend the next national meeting in Los Angeles California. Rock Island offers round trip fares from Torrance to Los Angeles 37.95 and to San Francisco 44.20 with through options to Portland Huntington Billings and Denver 60. Dates for sale April 26 to May 19 with return by July 31 and stopovers allowed.
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Pacific Coast
Pecos Valley
Los Angeles
California
Rock Island
Torrance
San Francisco
Portland
Huntington
Billings
Denver
Mrs Penry and son Leave for Illinois Home
Mrs George Penry and her son depart Sunday for their home near Kankakee Illinois after spending the winter with J M Wheeler and family. They had been in the area since last November.
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W. F. Greenwood
Miss Elinor
Colorado Springs
George Penry
Kankakee
Illinois
J. M. Wheeler
Prospecting visitor from Pawnee may locate in Oklahoma
E. G. Rogers of Pawnee arrives Sunday night for a prospecting visit and likely to settle. He is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Evins during the convention. All are former residents of Gallipolis, Missouri.
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E. G. Rogers
Pawnee
O. T
Percy Evins
Caillicothe, Mo
Hutchinson and Carper Complete Water Well for Col Baker
Hutchinson and Carper finished a water well on Col Baker’s newly purchased land on East Fifth Street. The six inch pipe delivers a 25 inch water surge from a 229 foot deep bore. Work was completed in one week.
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Hutchinson & Carper
Col. Baker
Parker Earle
East Fifth Street
Artesia figures in Sunday morning shop and bank visit
Hugh Gage a Bank of Artesia cashier and Olin Ragsdale Joyce Pruit store manager at Artesia joined by J B Atkeson in Sunday activity. G Y Carrisa departed by auto for Torrance on Sunday morning.
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Hugh Gage
Bank of Artesia
Olin Ragsdale
Joyce-Pruit
Artesia
J. B. Atkeson
G. Y. Carrisa
Torrance
Woman's Club Extends Welcome at Carnegie Library
The Woman's Club extends greetings to visitors and the privileges of their Club rooms located at the Carnegie Library corner Second and Richardson Ave.
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Carnegie Library
Second and
Richardson Ave
Wanted Operator for Moving Picture Machine
Advertisement seeks a trained operator for a moving picture machine at Arcadia Chocolates in Jaffa. Apply at the Record Office.
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Record Office
Court Opens in Chaves County with Naturalization Day Set
The April term of district court in Chaves County opened with Judge Wm. H. Pope presiding. U S Marshal and sheriff attended. the court adjourned the U S session to tomorrow. Territorial court continued. first day of each term set for alien naturalization. Juries summoned for Thursday. Territorial petit jury for May 6. cases for trial within three weeks.
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Chaves County
Wm. H. Pope
U. S
Harry Cooper
W.R. Forbes
C. L. Ballard
G. L. Wyllys
Territorial Court
United States
Perfetto Wafers Sold by Jaffa Prager Company
Perfetto Wafers are sold by the firm Jaffa Prager & Company, produced by The House of Loose Wiles, and are listed with catalog or trade listing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaffa, Prager & Company
Pacific Fleet Formed As First U S Navy Unit
Washington April 15 officials announced the creation of The Pacific Fleet the first of its kind in U S naval history. Admiral J H Dayton hoisted his flag aboard the armored cruiser West Virginia as commander in chief with headquarters at San Francisco and two squadrons in Asiatic waters.
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Washington
San Francisco
Asiatic
J. H. Dayton
Navy Department
Manila
West Virginia
Evans
Cattle Convention Moves to Auditorium Rink
Owing to a change of plans the cattle convention sessions will be held in the Auditorium Rink instead of the Baptist church as stated in the official program.
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Baptist Church
Reports On Roswell Man Chester Sorey Death Rumor
Rumors in Roswell claim Chester Sorey was killed in El Paso while operating a moving picture machine. No confirmation yet. Sorey previously ran a Majestic Theatre show in Roswell before moving to El Paso for a similar post.
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Chester Sorey
Roswell
el Paso
Sorey
Majestic Theatre
Y M C A Speaker Performs At Military Institute
Frank Leslie of Amarillo gave a phonographic entertainment and lecture to cadets at the Military Institute in the gymnasium last night and delivered another address in the courthouse square Sunday afternoon.
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Frank Leslie
Amarillo
Military Institute
Court House Square
Grand Concert by City Chorus Attracts Large Audience
A fine chorus of the citys best singers performed at the Grand Concert. John Ritchie traveled to Artesia to stay until Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Joe Bradfield visited W R Cummins from Texico. W P Littlefield travels from Kenna and will stay until after the convention. Presbyterian ladies offer breakfast supper and dinner at Salvation Army Citadel East Second St over the three convention days.
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Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
East Second St
Prospecting travelers leave towns in separate journeys
H. P. D. Howard returned from Amarillo Sunday night while C. L. Green, who had been prospecting at here and Elida, departed Sunday for Supulpa, Indian Territory.
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C. L. Green
Elida
Supulpa
I. T
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Standard Oil
Boeee
J. D. Bender & Son
the Daily Record
Loomis
Ivers & Pond
J. J. Williamson
H. D. Dodge
Summerfield
Z. F. Deen
Western Grocery
Carlton & Bell
MONEY
Ostf
M. Wright
John S. Crozier
Carlsbad
K. K. Scott
R. L. Marsh
Jackson County
F. Vanderburg
Texico
Walter H. Long
el Veso Ranch
Cattlemen’s Convention
N. Main
W. McGaffey
Nually
J. B. Herbst
P. O
Gilmore & Fleming
Majestic
Furniture Proposition
Europe
David H. Newland
Ager
Roswell Produce & Seed Company
Chase & Sanborn
Prager & Co
Woman's Club
Giet
Arcadia Chocolates
Gourt
Institute
John Ritchie
Joe Bradfield
W. R. Cummins
W. P. Littlefield
Kenna
H. P. D. Howard
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