Coal Struck in Artesian Well North of Roswell
J L Hyde reported striking coal eight miles north of Roswell in an artesian well. Coal found at 170 feet under five feet of coal strata and blue clay with gas venting. The discovery labeled remarkable, with gravel, petrified wood samples, and plans for diamond drill verification.
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Prairie
Roswell
Otis Hyde
Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Pecos Valley
Pecos
Sid Connell
Jerry Simpson
Mr Simpson
Veterans Capture the Hub
Boston experiences a surge as Grand Army veterans arrive for the national encampment along with accompanying ladies and visitors. The influx swells the population and boosts rail travel rates ahead of the event.
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Grand Army
Boston
Admiral Withoft Killed in Port Arthur Sea Fight
Reports from Port Arthur say Admiral Withoft was killed during the engagement while commanding Russian naval forces. Other Russian officers were wounded or killed. the Czarevitch suffered damage and some ships were forced to seek repairs. News from Tokio and St Petersburg confirms heavy Russian losses and battered ships.
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Admiral Withoft
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Retvizan
Withoft
Arthur
Wamoff
Czarevitch
Samoff
Central News Agency
Shanehai
Saddle Island
Grozovoi
Tsing Chou
Ouktomsky
Woo Sang
Berlin
Lokal Anzieger
Tokio
Navy to send ships to Hayti towns after disturbances
Washington August 13 The Navy Department has directed Rear Admiral Sigsbee commander of the Caribbean squadron to dispatch warships to Gonaives and Jeremie Hayti Minister Powell reports disturbances at those locations and action is expected to restore order.
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Liao Yang
Mukden
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Sigsbee
Caribbean
Gonaives
Jeremie
Hayti
Powell
American rights in Turkey urged for swift settlement
Constantinople August 3 Minister Leishman met Tewfik Pasha, renewing urgent representations by the American government for immediate settlement of rights of American citizens in Turkey. Developments expected within a few hours with either De Porte yielding or Leishman demanding passports.
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Turkey
de Porte
Eishman
Old Home Week Arrives in Maine With Big Turnout
Special trains from across the United States bring homecomers to Maine for Old Home week. The celebration starts with religious services in churches tomorrow and every city, town, and hamlet has prepared events. Many former Maine residents are returning, including some from abroad.
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Paneer
Specia
United States
Maine
Ccity
Row
Hamlet
Racing Opens At Anaconda Meet With Fast Horses
Anaconda Montana August 13 The ten day racing meet opened under favorable conditions with stables filled with fast horses. If the weather remains good next week the meet should be successful. Daily features are scheduled including pony races gentlemen's driving races and a ladies relay race.
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Anaconda
Mont
Fifteenth Washington Championship Tennis Opens at Seattle Club
The Seattle Tennis Club began the fifteenth annual state championship tournament with the men’s open singles action. The winner will hold the Washington championship and the Carter challenge cup, currently held by L. B. Freeman of Pasadena California.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
State of Washington
L. B. Freeman
Pasadena
California
Farmers Celebrate Big Salt Water Day in New Jersey
Seagirt New Jersey August 13 Farmers in Ocean and Monmouth counties observed Big Salt Water Day with feasting on home cooked fare, swimming, and seaside frolics tracing back to the eighteenth century.
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Seagirt
N. J
Ocean
Monmouth Counties
Strand
Minnesota G. A. R. veterans depart for Boston
The official Minnesota G. A. R. veterans train left St. Paul this afternoon for Boston. Several hundred excursionists from across Minnesota joined the trip. Governor Van Sant, a past commander of the Minnesota department, is on the party.
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St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota G. 4. R
Boston
St. Paul
van Sant
Pst
Department of
Courthouse Receives Notable Exterior Paint Improvement
The courthouse shows a refreshed exterior after recent painting. County commissioners set a strong example for property owners through this beautification effort.
Miss Charles Smith Visits Judge Evans in Malakoff
Miss Charles Smith of Malakoff Texas, a cousin of Judge J T Evans, arrived on the morning train and will visit for some time with Judge Evans and his family.
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Charles Smith
Malakoff
Texas
J. T. Evans
Judge Evans
Packers Donnelly Says No Prospect Of Immediate Settlement
Former Packers official Donnelly stated there is no prospect of an immediate settlement in the ongoing contract dispute. He declined to speculate on possible settlement terms or timelines. The remarks came amid renewed discussions with league officials last week.
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Donnelly
Harrison
Stockyards Strike Moves Toward Settlement at Nebraska City
The Department of Agriculture opens an investigation amid fears of a fever in stockyards. At Nebraska City 5600 workers resume after a month long lockout as Nebraska Packing Co. reportedly gains union recognition. President Donnelly remains wary of a quick agreement.
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Nebraska City
Department of Vricuiture
Chicago
Donnelly
Nebraska Packing Co
Neb
Nebraska Packing C O
The Mariner Weds Launches This Afternoon on Stor My Sea
Captain Adolph Frietsch wed Miss Isabelle Tuton at the county courthouse at 2 30 this afternoon with Judge J T Evans performing the ceremony. The couple met in Roswell after Frietsch’s coast voyage and their nuptials were arranged by meeting in town.
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Adolph Frietsch
Court House
Isabelle Tuton
Elk
Roswell
Hss
Miss McCune Piano and Voice Culture Enlists Pupils
Special notice announces Miss McCune a piano and voice culture teacher enlisting pupils for the term starting September 1 1904. Prospective students may call at 618 Main Street between 9 30 and 12 noon and 2 and 4 pm. Voices are rested free. A Saturday afternoon kindergarten class will run for two hours at one dollar per month per pupil.
For Sale Cheap 160 Acres Near Roswell
Deeded 160 acre parcel offered for $2500 with water rights from a government reservoir. Located 314 miles from Roswell. See Simpson and DeFreest for details.
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Roswell
Go Government Reservoir
Simpson & DeFreest
Peaches Offered Cheap for Canning at Crawford's Warehouse
Crawford's warehouse on the railroad at 8th Street advertises discounted peaches for canning. J. M. Nelson, the architect, departed this morning for Amarillo Texas on a business trip.
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Crawford
8Th Street
J. M. Nelson
Amarillo
Texas
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