City Council votes to reorganize the fire department
The city council in regular session in the new room at the rear of the First National Bank debated reorganizing the fire department. The committee urged abolishing the engineer post, hiring a volunteer assistant, and reshaping leadership while warning against salaried positions. Mayor Hinkle opposed the plan, citing costs and insurance implications. Adjourned to Saturday night for further detail with acting chief John Kelley.
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Opera House
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Fairbanks Notified for Vice Presidency by Republican Convention
Charles W. Fairbanks received formal notification of his nomination as Republican candidate for Vice President at his Indianapolis residence. Elihu Root delivered the address to about five thousand attendees, praising the nomination and the party's procedures and calling Fairbanks a fit and experienced choice for the Senate's leader. The ceremony occurred with state officials and party delegates present.
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United States
Man About to be Hanged Conceals Fate From Wife in New Jersey
In Paterson New Jersey John Lyons who faces execution for the murder of watchman John Christian orders secrecy to keep news of his hanging from his wife in New York papers his plan aims to spare her knowledge. Lyons asserts innocence as friends aid the ruse. Also reports from Kansas City and Chicago note cattle and sheep market movements with varied price ranges.
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Ons
John Christian
Simpson's Candidacy for Democratic Delegate Advertised
Santa Fe political figures expect Jerry Simpson formerly of Medicine Lodge Kansas now in Roswell New Mexico to seek the Democratic nomination for delegate to Congress at the Las Vegas convention this month. Local leaders say Simpson would energize the campaign and that his candidacy should be announced to gain party support and a fair chance.
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Democratic Central Committee
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Simpson
W. S. Hopewell
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St. Louis
Kansas Statesman
New Mexican
Deadlock Persists as Convention Reassembles in Missouri
After a five day recess the fourth district Democratic congressional convention in St. Joseph Missouri reconvened. The 625th ballot showed no sign of breaking the deadlock as delegates sought a nominee.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Victories Emperor Nicholas Receives Alarm from Field
Imperial news from the battlefield reports alarming updates for Emperor Nicholas with warnings reaching court. Military forces and regional governors relay urgent intelligence about ongoing hostilities and suspected crises.
Russian Japanese clash near Tomucheng reports heavy losses
Descriptions from Tokio indicate a sharp two day fight beginning last Saturday near Tomucheng with Japanese forces driving Russians toward Hai Cheng. Russian casualties are listed around four hundred, with up to fifteen hundred dead reported on the field and six guns lost.
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Hai Cheng
Kuroki
Yang T'ou Ling
Yushulatzu
The Strike Situation
Homer D. Call the international secretary of the butchers organization says the meat trust is broken and independent plants will win. He notes packers lost control of much business and livestock dealers will aid defeat as public support grows. President Donnelly arrived in Kansas City to address striking workers and said the strike will prevail.
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Homer D. Call
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Kansas City
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Indiana Democrats Open Second State Convention Session
Indianapolis August 3 The second session of the Democratic state convention met to adopt a platform and nominate a state ticket. Alonzo Smith served as permanent chairman, with delegates unchanged from May 12. Prospects of lively contests for ticket positions loom as Parker is nominated and Thomas Taggart leads the national committee.
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Sesson
Alonzo Smith
St. Louis
Parker
Thomas Taggart
Naional Committee
Indiana
Sheehan Named Chairman of National Democratic Committee
Indianapolis Aug 3 Thomas Jaggart chairman of the National Democratic Committee announced that William F Sheehan of New York will be chairman of the National Democratic executive committee He was unsure about announcing the remaining members today.
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Ind
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Nationalemocratic Committee
William F. Sheehan
New York
National Democratic Executive Committee
Lanham Renominated for Texas Governor by Democratic Convention
Houston August 3 Governor Lanham was unanimously renominated for Texas governor by the Democratic state convention. Other state officers also renominated. New Mexico will be represented at Denver at the cattlemen conference and grazing committee by W H Jack Las Cruces W C McDonald White Oaks and Hon W S Hopewell.
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Texas
New Mexico
Denver
Conference of Cattle Men
Government
W. H. Jack
Las Cruces
W. C. McDonald
White Oaks
W. S. Hope
Goodin Buys Capitan Livery and Transfer Firm
A. V. Goodin and family arrived from Roswell Sunday evening. Mr. Goodin has purchased the livery and transfer business of the Capitan Transfer Co. and is now in charge. Capitan News.
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Roswell
Goodin
Capitan Transfer Co
Capitan News
Washington couple connected to U.S. Geological Survey visit
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Wilson of Washington D.C. are in the city. Mr. Wilson is connected with the U S Geological Survey.
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George F. Wilson
Washington, Dpd. C
City
Mr. Wilson
U. S. Geological Survey
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