Roosevelt Harriman Roosevelts Plan To Rule The Case
A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt intends to personally review all Interstate Commerce Commission testimony on the case involving Harriman and the Punvak. He will confer with Attorney General Bonaparte and seek Justice Department action to apply federal law. The move aims to satisfy the public and railroads. Governor Larrabee discusses stronger Interstate Commerce controls and anti overspeculation with the President. Knapp of the ICC also spoke with Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haran
Proto
Interstate Commerce
Gen- Bonaparte
E Department of Justice
Larrabee
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Takoma Biscuits For Convention Guests Era Snack
Takoma biscuits prepared by Loose Wiles for convention guests are being sold by Jaffa Prager & Company. The item reflects a vendor arrangement with multiple firms supplying baked goods for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaffa
Prager & Company
Takoma
Jaffa, Prager & Company
Berlin Sees Edward Visit as Threat to European Balance
German press buzzes about King Edward VIII meeting King Victor Emmanuel as an attempt to destabilize the European equilibrium over disarmament. Observers warn Britain bears no responsibility for the paper’s views and officials have moved to block publication if alerted earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Edward
Victor Nuel
Isee Gazette
Grand Concert at Baptist Church Tonight
Tonight at 8 o clock the Grand Concert will be given under the auspices of the Ladies Cemetery Association at the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Calvin Commemoration Planned in Geneva 1909
Invitations issued for a conference to organize Americas part in the Geneva 1909 Calvin centennial commemoration. A key feature is the erection of a monument honoring Calvin's work and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Geneva
John Calvin
Calvin
Roswell Polo Team Beats Midland at Fairgrounds
The Roswell polo team defeated Midland six to zero in a yesterday afternoon match at the fairgrounds. The crowd packed the large theatre as Amarillo was set to qualify, with Amarillo and Midland scheduled to play the tournament’s opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oae
Fairgrounds
Midland
Roswell
Amarillo
Mid
National Publicity Law Discussed By Publication Group
New York on April 16 at the National Publication organization meeting held at Victoria. Perry Belmont, president, led discussion on adopting an effective national publicity law requiring publication of contributions to national and congressional committees and the appearance of these committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Publication Organization
Victoria- Ho
Perry Belmont
Notable Guests at Association Meeting
The association hosted a gathering with chairman leading remarks. Guests included William Jennings Bryan and Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, among others.
Puyehue Volcano Erupts in Violent Outbreak
Reports from Valparaiso dated April 17 describe Puyehue volcano in Valdiva province as in violent eruption. Subterranean rumblings, earthquakes, darkness, electric displays, ash, and boiling water accompany the event. Lava sets forests aflame forcing inhabitants to flee in terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Puyehue
Valdiva
Coffee served free in grocery department during convention
Chase and Sanborns Coffee will be served free each afternoon in the grocery department during the convention. The house of Mr Jones, a homesteader near the Cumberland townsite, burned at six o clock Monday night with no insurance. The one room building housed Mr Jones, his wife, and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Cumberland
Memorial columns of the thirteen states dedicated in Washington
In Washington this morning the memorial columns for the thirteen original states in front of Continental Memorial Hall were dedicated with all delegates of the Daughters of the American Revolution present. This afternoon funds were solicited to complete the hall and Mrs Donald McLean, president general, will host a reception at the Congressional library this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Continental Memorial Hall
Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Donald McLean
Congressional Library
Stockmen and Visitors Grand Barbecue Notice
Stockmen and visitors invited to a grand barbecue at Slaughter farm one mile east of town. Take street cars or a cayuse or walk. event begins at 11 30 a m sharp. All stockmen visitors and ladies cordially invited by the Barbecue Committee.
Coffee Demonstra tion Afternoon at Convention
A note invites attendance at a coffee demonstration during a convention by Jaffa Prager and Company. The text specifies a time frame and venue as part of the event wording.
Price of murder set at fifteen dollars in Warsaw
Police investigations into the physician's murder in Warsaw reveal that hired terrorists paid fifteen dollars per murder. The disclosure notes the price paid by Warsaw terrorists for each killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Roosevelt County Sends In Prisoners
Sheriff Joe Lang and J B Crawford with three prisoners bound for the Territorial penitentiary at Santa Fe were escorted by a special automobile via Torrance. The sentences from the recent Roosevelt county term include Charles Wolf two years for shotgun shooting, Fred Ritter three years for forging a check, M M Scott one year for carrying a six shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lang
J. B. Crawford
Portales
Territorial Penitentiary
Santa Fe
Torrance
Roosevelt County
Charles Wolf
Fred Ritter
M. M. Scott
Grand Concert Opens With Fine City Chorus Tonight
Kansas City market report lists cattle receipts at 8 000 with steady prices and strong sheep demand. Southern steers bring 4.00 to 5.50, bulls 3.00 to 4.50, calves 4.00 to 7.00. western red steers 4.25 to 5.50. western fed cows 3.25 to 4.75. Sheep receipts 4 000 with muttons 5.25 to 6.40 and lambs 7.00 to 8.50. range wethers 5.50 to 7.40, fed ewes 5.00 to 6.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Roswell Weather Report For April 17
U S WEATHER BUREAU Roswell New Mexico April 17 reported high 79 low 35 mean 59 with trace precipitation and Northeast wind at 2 miles per hour. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions. Official charge M Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
Second Day of Panhandle Stockmen’s Convention
President Bugbee opened the second day at 10 30 in the Baptist church basement auditorium. Speakers praised Roswell and Pecos Valley, debated a central feeder market for Texas and New Mexico, noted cattle rebate gains before the Interstate Commerce Commission, and urged new membership as a barbecue crowd of about 1500 enjoyed a beef feast with 450 gallons of coffee and 1500 loaves of bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
T. T. D. Andrews
Panhandle
Texas
New Mexico
Mr. Andrews
Long Wau
Waters
Hutchinson County
Tex
Pecos Valley
Bugbee
E. F. Crawley
The
Texas Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Crawley
Takoma Biscuits for Convention Guests by Loose-Wiles
Takoma biscuits prepared for convention guests are produced by Loose-Wiles and distributed through Jaffa. The item highlights partnership between the bakery and distributor to supply baked goods for the event.
Professor Campbell to Speak at Roswell Courthouse
Professor Campbell the dairy and farming expert will deliver an address at the Roswell courthouse Thursday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The talk is under the auspices of the Farmers Institute Society of Roswell and is open to all residents who wish to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Court House
Farmers’ Institute Socie & &Ty
Roswell
Free coffee served daily at the convention by Seal Brand
Chase and Sanborn’s Famous Seal Brand Coffee offered free each day during the convention. Jaffa, Prager & Company are listed in the text, with the figure 38-13 appearing as a detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase and Sanborn
Jaffa, Prager & Company
Hurd and Reed Minstrel Delights Roswell Audiences
The Hurd and Reed minstrel show at the Auditorium Rink corner of 11th and Main drew a large crowd. Critics hail it as the best of its kind seen in Roswell with bright, catchy numbers and strong acts including O'Rear, Hale and Ransom, James Mullen, and Hal Reed. Seats are sold at Payton Drug Store with nightly program changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
11Th and Main
Roswell
O’rear
Hale and Ransom
Jas. Mullen
Hal Reed
Kansas City
Payton Drug Store
Family group picture at convention excursion train
Mess and Co announces a special excursion train leaving Roswell at 8 p m on April 18 for a convention. The train will connect at Amarillo with the southbound F W trains the next morning. M D Burns, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mess & Co
Eave Roswell
Amarillo
F. W
M. D. Burns
Roswell Defeats Amarillo 6 for Big Victory at Park
Roswell town team defeated Amarillo 6 to 1 in the convention baseball tournament at Amusement Park. Chinn pitched well for Roswell with ten strikeouts, while Miller lasted seven innings for Amarillo. The locals benefited from errors by Amarillo and featured strong defense and timely hitting led by Leland Tolbert Caldwell and Chinn. The series continues this afternoon as Amarillo meets the Military Institute for honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Amarillo
Chinn
Alston
Foy
Ashenhust
Smith
Caldwell
Miller
Bushyhead
Leland
Alton
Laughlin
Tolbert
Frye
Wilson
Nichols
Sample ARCADIA CHOCOLATES at Jaffa Prager firm sale
A terse listing announces free samples of ARCADIA CHOCOLATES available at Jaffa Prager & Company, reference 38-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Jaffa
Gunderson Arrested for Express Office Robbery
Police in St Paul Minnesota say John Gunderson held up the Northern Pacific Express office last night and robbed the safe of about 25000. He was arrested, reportedly intoxicated, and denies the crime. Gunderson had been recently discharged by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
John Gunderson
Fred Zimmerman
Northern Pacific Express Company
Gunderson
Northern Pacific Express Co
Zimmerman
Perfetto Wafers Sold By Jaffa Prager Company
Perfetto Wafers produced by The House of Loose Wiles are distributed through Jaffa Prager & Company. The listing notes the product and the sales channel with a concise trade reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaffa, Prager & Company
Governor vetoes anti fusion bill in Denver
The governor vetoed the anti fusion bill that would prevent nominees from appearing on more than one ticket. The veto comes after the bill passed the legislature in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Galo
Coffee offer at Chase & Sanborn brand dept during convention
A brief grocery notice invites patrons to visit the department for a good cup of coffee made from Chase & Sanborn Famous Seal Brand Java and Mocha during the afternoon hours of the convention. Jaffa, Prager & Co. 3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase & Sanborn
Jaffa, Prager & Co
Court Dismisses Suit Against Illinois Central Railroad
The Illinois Supreme Court dismissed the state's suit seeking accounting and recovery of the railroad's gross receipts. The court was divided on whether the suit involved revenue under the constitution, so it did not assume jurisdiction and ordered possible re filing in Springfield or Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Supreme Court
State of Illinois
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Attorney General Granted Leave for Proceedings Here or in Chicago
The record notes that leave was given for the attorney general to commence proceedings in the current jurisdiction or in Chicago in the lower court, outlining the authorized venue for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Night riders threaten tobacco beds in Clarksville area
In Clarksville Tennessee on April 17 authorities report widespread destruction of tobacco plants by night riders. Plant beds have been salted and killed and threats extend to trainmen unless they serve Tobacco Growers' Association members. The episode raises fear of an unusually light crop if depredations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Tenn
Tobacco Growers’ Association
Pecos Valley and North Eastern Ry Plans Special Train
The Pecos Valley and North Eastern Railway announces a special round trip train Friday April 19 1907 from Roswell to Carlsbad and return with departures and arrivals listed for Roswell Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur Artesia Dayton Lakewood and Carlsbad. Tickets at one and one fifth fare. Sightseeing at Artesia and other towns. D L Meyers traffic manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
Eastern
Roswell
Carlsbad
Dexter
Hagerman
Lake Arthur
Artesia
Dayton
Lakewood
D. L. Meyers
Grand Concert for Ladies Cemetery Aid At Baptist Church
A large crowd attended the Grand Concert in the basement auditorium of the new Baptist church last night. Proceeds benefit the Ladies Cemetery Association with Miss Edith Rodkey in charge. The program featuredchorus numbers, pantomime songs, and solo turns by Mrs. Cook Miss Rodkey and Messrs Alexander and Trube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattlemen’s Convention
New Baptist Church
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Edith Rodkey
Rodkey
Robert
Cook
Alexander and
Trube
Loose-Wiles Candies at Jaffa Praver & Company
Promotional note for Loose-Wiles Candies and Crackers offered at Jaffa, Praver & Company with sample products and a reference to the 38-3 index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaffa
Visiting Ladies Ride Through Hagerman Orchard
The visiting ladies rode in carriages through the Hagerman orchard and Lovers' Lane drives at nine this morning after meeting at the courthouse. Rigs were provided for all, with at least fifty carriages seen. South Spring Ranch hosted refreshments for every guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Hagerman Orchard
Lovers’ Lane
South Spring Ranch
J. J. Hagerman
Reception for Ladies at Club During Convention Visit
A large Roswell ladies committee welcomed visitors at the Commercial Club reception, hosted for convention guests between three and five in the afternoon. Ladies served punch as rooms were decorated in convention colors. about three hundred visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Roswell
Hess & Co Photographers Call for Resting Spot
A fragment notes Hess & Co photographers and mentions a “nice cool place to rest” with a brief address cue 39-If, signaling a publicity or catalog snippet rather than a full event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess & Co
Jakoma Biscuits at Jaffa Prager and Com
Jakoma biscuits receive praise at Jaffa Prager and Company highlighting quality and taste. The listing emphasizes product appeal and regional availability with brief notes on brand presence and market reception.
Third annual Hereford and Shorthorn cattle sale opens in Amarillo
The Western Stock Yards Company in Amarillo and St. Joseph began its third annual public sale in conjunction with the Panhandle Stockmen’s Association. Judge O H Nelson presides as auctioneer, with Colonels Edmondson Harshberger and Campbell handling bidding. Opening day saw 32 Hereford cattle average $73 each, with lighter turnout but expected higher prices later. Northorns open the day’s sales followed by Herefords, all stock aged one to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Edmondson
Kansas City
J. N. Harshberger
Lakewood
N. M
R. A. Campbell
Canyon City
Tex
Carlsbad Hopes To Host Panhandle Cattlemen Convention
Col W H Mullane starts a movement to bring the Panhandle cattlemen convention to Carlsbad. Local claims include $200000 livestock shipments, five hotels, 500-bed capacity in three days, 20 miles of roads, a modern sewer system, and a $700000 public works investment boosting water pressure for fires. Carlsbad’s water, medical springs, shade trees, and hospitable people are highlighted to attract attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mullane
Carlsbad
Pecos Valley
Tansill
Public
Texas
Panhandle
Campbell Dry Farming Pioneer To Speak In Roswell
Professor H W Campbell, originator of the Campbell Dry Farming Project, will deliver a talk in Roswell on Thursday with the venue to be announced later. He is a noted advocate of soil conserving farming methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Campbell
Campbell
Roswell
Thaw Declines Reply to Mother's Statement in Tombs Visit
Harry K Thaw told Tombs keepers he was ill when counsel A P Peabody visited. He remained in bed but later met Peabody in the conference room for a two year consultation. His wife awaiting him asked for a reply to her mother's statement and he said nothing on any subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
New York
Harry K. Thaw
A. P. Peabody
Peabody
Grand Concert at Baptist Church During Self Denial Week
No indoor meetings this week until Saturday. Special open air meetings are held. The Presbyterian church uses the Citadel to serve meals during the convention. Five members were added to the roll on Sunday. Visitors are urged to attend services tonight at the Baptist Church and other events this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Convention attendees from Kansas City Stock Yards visit
H. W. Prickett traffic manager leads a Kansas City Stock Yards party to a major convention. The group includes Frank Witherspoon, Mc Mullen, Henry Lampe, L. A. Allen, Bob Tamblyn, S. Barnes, Eaman, John Martin, S. Hurd, Col. Dean, L. J. Gillespie, W. A. Sansom, John Conway, Jim Reed, John Fox, Zook, Cherry, McClure, Hovey, Harmon, John McDonald, Sam Wood, Wm. Byers, and Col. Edmundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Prickett
Kansas City
Mr. Cherry
Mr. McClure
Mr. Hovey
Mr. Harmon
John McDonald
Sam Wood
Wm. Byers
Col. Edmundson
Earthquake Felt In Constantinople And Suburbs
An earthquake shock was felt in Constantinople and the surrounding suburbs this morning, with unusual sharpness reported along the upper Bosphorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Upper
Bosphorus
J P Stone Comes Down From Por Tales
J P Stone arrived from Por tales last night, as reported in local notes and community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Stone
Portales
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roosevelt Harriman
the Tribune
Roosevelt
M. Wright
Men’s Association
Edith Redkey
Baptist Auditorium
W. B. Slaughter
Dalhart
Brainard
Slaughter Ranch
Professor Campbell
Hurd & Reed
Hurd & Reed Minstrel
Moe
Will Kh
Railroz
Amari
the Military Institute
Bing Express Office
Allery
Furn CO
Night Riders
the Baptist Church
Sioe
Hereford and Shorthorn
Western Stock Yards
Company of
Amarillo and St. Joseph
Richardson Avenue
O. H. Nelson
Salvation Army Notes
Turkey
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