City Council Eyes Single Administrator Plan
An informal city council meeting with Mayor Veal discussed consolidating city work under one purchasing and supervision chief, likely J. W. Bennett, affecting committees and sprinkling operations. A frontage tax may fund twelve month spraying, while prohibition ordinance was postponed. A council trip to King and Queen Copper Mining Company mines in Grant County, with Prof. F A Jones, followed by travel plans.
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Veal
W. C. Reid
Mr. Cottingham
Justas
Paylor
J. W. Bennett
Bennettis
Washington Avenue
South Hill
Atys
King & Queen Copper Mining Company
Grant County
Roswell
F. A. Jones
Albuquérque
Prof. Jones
British Columbia
Dr. Hamilton
Kenna
Found Mines in Good Shape Dr J Odd Hamilton
Mines in good shape are reported after the return of Dr. J Odd Hamilton. The article notes his recovery and potential implications for ongoing operations and local safety. Officials caution about remaining risks and future inspections.
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J. Odd Hamilton
Incubator Fire Extinguished Before Firefighters Arrived
A fire near the corner of Eighth Street and North Virginia Avenue at 1 15 this morning led to the incubator and eggs being destroyed. The owners had the fire under control before the department arrived. No other damage was reported.
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Eighth Street
North Virginia Avenue
Severe April Storm Grips Chicago and Midwest Fruit Losses
Heavy snow and violent winds lash Chicago forcing roof loss on a locomotive and threaten the steamer Iowa between Kenosaw and Racine. Tugs rush to assist as trans lake boats battle waves. Across Wisconsin and Indiana, fruit belts report millions in damage from frost and frost-related losses.
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Chicago
Iowa
Kenosaw
Racine
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
Marinette
la Porte
Ind
Simple services mark last tribute to Mark Twain
Obsequies for Samuel L. Clemens at Brick Presbyterian Church in New York featured speakers Rev Henry Van Dyke and Dr Joseph H Twichell with no music or pallbearers. The body was sent to Elmira for interment. Also an unrelated poultry ad notes Fisher’s Plymouth Rock hatching strain with price listings.
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Mark Twain
New York
Samuel L. Clemens
Mr. Clemens
Brick Presbyterian Church
Henry van Dyke
Princeton
Joseph H. Twichell
Hartford
Elmira
N. Y
Surprise Party for Mrs Croft at 107 North Pennsylvania
Neighbors gathered at Mrs. D. N. Croft’s home to throw a surprise supper yesterday. A silver bread tray was presented as a token of esteem. Guests included Mesdaimes Hardwick Will Johnson McCellecher Lewis Russ Mack and Davidson. J O Roberts of Lubbock Texas was in town on business.
Roosevelt lecture on Citizenship in a Republic at the Sorbonne
Theodore Roosevelt spoke at the Sorbonne Paris detailing citizenship in France and the United States. He urged that human rights and property rights align for civilization, and that the average citizen must perform daily duties and face challenges with courage to sustain liberty and national growth. He stressed the need for two sets of virtues, efficiency and public-spirited action, and warned that true liberty includes protecting minorities and personal freedom without harming others.
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Paris
France
Theodore Roosevelt
Republic
Sorbonne
University of Paris
Roosevelt
United States
Natar
Leaders in the Arena and the Duty of Citizens
The speaker argues national strength rests on average citizens and leaders who serve with sympathy for the common people and devotion to ideals. Leaders must be brave, capable of service, and ready to fight if needed, with righteousness as the aim, and the nation’s greatest blessing is leaving a seed to inherit the land.
Roswell Wins First Game with Clovis in Series opener
Roswell defeats Clovis nine to five in the opening game of a three day series. New Roswell pitcher Leclair from Fort Stanton struck out ten over seven hits allowed. Roswell totaled eleven hits as the team showed strong form. Brueggeman slated to pitch the afternoon game with another Roswell victory hoped. Clovis to Roswell for a three game return set next week.
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Clovis
New four room cottage for sale in east front location
A well built modern four room cottage with bath and city water is offered. Fronts east in a good location near Bar Street Care Record area. Includes reliable utilities and neat overall condition.
Congress 10 End in June
Washington reports President Taft and administration leaders expect Congress to adjourn by mid June or June first. They believe most administration bills including the railroad statehood postal savings bank conservation and anti injunction measures will pass or be ripe for action when Congress reconvenes. Proclamations reclassifying national forest lands will remove about four million acres from reserves for homestead entry. Pecos National Forest in New Mexico loses over 30,000 acres and Arizona adds about 53,000 acres.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Postal Savings Bank
Pecos National Forest
New Mexico
Arizona
Pecos Valley Team Leaves for Confederate Veterans Reunion
The Pecos Valley delegation heads to Mobile Alabama for the United Confederate Veterans re union wearing the Southern Cross of Honor badges recently awarded by the United.
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Pecos Valley
United Confederate Veterans
Mobile
Ala
United
Two bargains near Central School and south city farm for sale
ParsonS and Lawrence advertise a modern cottage close to Central School and a well improved farm four miles south of the city at a sacrifice. They handle fire insurance real estate loans accounting notary services and act as agents at 215 North Main Street near Kansas City Life, phone 65.
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Parsons & Lawrence
Pecos Valley delegation named for reunion dates
The Daughters of the Confederacy appoint Judge J. T. Evans, R. L. Herbert of Roswell, G. Kelton of Hagerman, and Capt. E. S. Bishop of Artesia to the Pecos Valley delegation. The reunion is scheduled for April 26, 27, and 28.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
J. T. Evans
R. L. Herbert
Roswell
G. Kelton
Hagerman
E. S. Bishop
Artesia
Pecos Valley
Record Office Offers Piano Contest Tickets with Purchases
Notice invites patrons to request piano contest tickets with every 25 cent purchase at the Record office. The arrangement is described as a promotional incentive aimed at boosting sales and engagement among readers and customers.
Brainard of Carlsbad Visits Roswell for Business
W. C. Brainard, a Carlsbad resident, spent Friday on a business visit in Roswell. He toured local offices and reported progress on ongoing commercial projects.
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W. C. Brainard
Carlsbad
Roswell
Wool Market Steady In St Louis Trade
The Wool Market in St Louis on April 23 reports steady prices with territory and western mediums at 22 to 24, fine mediums at 18 to 20, and fine at 11 to 14.
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St. Louis
Kansas City Stock Market Cattle and Hog Reports
Kansas City April 23 cattle receipts 300 with no southerns. Market steady. Native steers 6.50 to 8.30, southern steers 5.75 to 7.80, southern cows 3.75 to 4.25, native cows and heifers 4.00 to 8.00, stockers and feeders 4.75 to 7.00, bulls 4.75 to 6.50, calves 4.09 to 8.50, western steers 6.00 to 8.00, western cows 4.25 to 6.50. Hog receipts 1,000, market 10 cents higher. Bulk sales 9.10 to 9.30, heavy 9.25 to 9.35, packers and butchers 9.19 to 9.30, light 8.90 to 9.20, pigs 8.00 to 9.50. No sweep.
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Kansas City Stock Market
Kansas City
Roswell Weather Summary April 23 Weather clear and warm
U S Weather Bureau local report Roswell New Mexico 6:00 am April 23. Temperature max 75 min 36 mean 56. Precipitation 0. Wind 3 mph from southwest. Tonight fair and warmer Sunday fair. Compared to last year highs 70 lows 36. Long term extremes max 92 in 1893 1896 min 20 in 1899.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
S. W
Scinily
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