Western Texas rail project aims for Mexico City link
A syndicate of prominent financiers and businessmen plans a Canyon City Plainview and Southern Railroad in Western Texas. The line would run from Canyon City to Plainview and onward to Lubbock Gayle Big Springs Garien City Eldorado Sonora Rock Springs Bracketsville Earle Pass linking with the Mexican International toward Monterey and Mexico City. Contracts anticipate work starting by January 1 1906 with surveys to follow and capital on deposit to cover costs to Plainview.
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Nash
Nashville
Lading Capitalist
Mr.Buntin
West Nashville
South
Major Gordon
John B
Gordon
C.L. and
E. R
B. IL ‘Allmadge
Chicago
Monterey
Mexico City
Kansas City
Denver
Judge Gatewood
Mr. Buntin
B. H. Tallmadge
Amarilo
Augusta
Plainview
Lubbock
Ville
Texas
Ike Eeeadge
E. C. Gordon
Gen. Jno
Ton
Tenn
E. B. Stahlman
New York
Jas. E. Well
Colo
Shy Nashvillville
Russell Sues Mrs Overman for Malicious Arrest
J B Russell files suit in district court seeking 1500 damages and costs after alleging Mrs S L Overman caused his arrest on July 31 by accusing him of theft. He claims the arrest was malicious and seeks remuneration.
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J. B. Russell
Accus
Russians Grant Cession In Chinese Eastern Road
Russian authorities announce a formal cession related to the Chinese Eastern Railway. The move shifts control and prompts international reaction as negotiations outline terms, timelines, and future governance.
Fate of Negotiation Enters Into Agreement
The piece reports on a temporary settlement linked to a broader peace talks scene in Portsmouth New Hampshire with a focus on a cession of the Chinese Eastern railroad key to China’s access from Harbin to Port Arthur Dalny and New Chwang. It notes a dismissal on August 4 with no prosecution and cites attorney W. W. Gatewood.
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Harbin
Port Arthur
Dalny
Apur
New Chwang
Social events and diplomatic notes span casual gatherings and treaty talks
A house party hosted by Mrs. B. D. Garner in a suburban home honored Miss Garnett who left for Brownwood. Misses Amis hosted the B. Y. P. U. on Main Street. In diplomacy, Russia resists Japanese control of a railroad’s fate, arguing private property limits confiscation while acknowledging government interest. Conference chair Korostavotz reports Article 7 talks continue with full morning sessions and renewed afternoon planning. Japanese envoys in Washington seek parchment paper for treaty engrossment. East coast action on Sahkalin Island sees Russians attacked at Raioro with prisoners and telegraph gear seized.
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B. D. Garner
Misses Lottie
Virgie Flournoy
Nina Rabb
Effie Audrain
Olivia Ledbe‘ter
Coleman, Tex
Frances Vailey
Miss Garnett
Brownwood
Tex
Mrs. Garner
Shan Hai Kwan Tien -Sin
Russia
Korostavotz
Washington
Picnic for Southern M E Sunday School Girls
Mrs Urton and Mrs Hamilton hosted a picnic for their Sunday school class at the Urton place north of town after gathering from the court house Square. Attending were Larissa Walte Nettie Muncy Dorothy Stone Bella Lutz Deolia Hawk Florence Stone Doris Eloise Parsons Lee Clara Clink scales Bonnie Bell Lucile Susie May Winston Allie Atkinson Ethel Davis Ellen Goodwin Nellie Willie Orton Irene Shaver Ellen Wiseley Grace Musser Dorothy Walker Hazel Dunn Lena Sutherland Elizabeth Pruit and Ruth Parsons.
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Urton
Trade Reciprocity Conference Held in Chicago
A conference on increasing trade reciprocity was held in Chicago. The gathering focused on expanding economic exchanges, with participants discussing policies and collaborative steps to boost international commerce.
Prominent Illinois Manufacturer Hosts Lawn Party
Bennie and Coolie Urton gave a party for fourteen couples at their north town home with a moonlit lawn gathering, games, and refreshments. Miss Campbell invites for an at home event Friday afternoon. Mrs. John W. Poe hosted a large lawn reception on Seventh Street yesterday. Approximately one hundred invitations issued. Mrs. Pow and Miss Jessie Gonterman noted among guests. Miss Kellar hosted high five at the Wyllys home with competitive games and prizes. Participants included Hedgeoxe, Hedgeoxe Fort, Littlefield, Campbell, Shaver, Tannehill, Ledbetter, Gonterman, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie
Coolie Urton
Urton
John W. Poe
Seventh Street
Pow
Mary A. Keers
Jessie Gonterman
Edwardsville, Il
Tannehill
Maude Tannehill
Ledbetter
Prager
Gonterman
Delegates Split Over Chinese Restriction Law Position
Salt Lake Denver and San Francisco lead the field as delegates approach state by state choices. Governors Pardee Mickey and ex Governor Francis respond to welcomes while Chamberlain notes discord on Chinese restriction laws. Washington and Oregon favor strict measures versus California and middle West liberals.
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Ton
Oregon
Piles
Washington
Portland
George C. Pardee
California
John H. Mickey
Nebraska
David R. Francis
Missouri
Gan
Wool Market Steady Yet Not Fully Active in Boston
Wool market is steady though not entirely active. Number of buyers from smaller mills has increased, signaling broader mill representation. Receipts have been large in the past week. In Cincinnati storms cause damage estimated at several hundred thousand dollars across southwestern Ohio and parts of Kentucky and Indiana.
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Boston
Mass
Cincinnati
Wildcat Kitten Captured by Bert Ingersoll on Claim
Bert Ingersoll keeps a two week old pet wildcat at his book store after capturing it on his claim. The kitten, though small now, grows quickly and shows signs of becoming a large predator. He notes the animal’s growing paws indicate a monster potential.
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Bert Ingersoll
Ingersoll Book Store
Walton Photographer Portrait Studio Ad Pecos Valley
A Pecos Valley studio ad touts Walton Photographer as the finest and best in portraiture views and amateur finishing with contact numbers 162 and 316.
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Pecos Valley
Colored Business Men Open Sixth National League Session
Two hundred colored men met in New York as the sixth annual session of the National Business League opened. The league unites African American business people for mutual aid and support. Booker T. Washington has led the organization since its inception and President Roosevelt delivered an address.
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New York
National Business League
Booker T. Washington
Roosevelt
My Navajos Are Your Navajos Discount Sale
Local ad announces a sale at Bernard Gunsul 214 N Main offering saddle blankets from 2 to 5 dollars and Navajos from 15 to 20 dollars. Customers urged to come in and view selections this week.
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Bernard Gunsul
N. Main
Memorial statue of Ethan Allen dedicated in Burlington
Vermont marked the Bennington Battle anniversary with a memorial statue dedication in Burlington. Vice President Fairbanks delivered the principal address and Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock represented President Roosevelt.
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Burlington
Vermont
Bennington
Ethan Allen
Fairbanks
Presiden Roosevelt
Hitchcock
Stomach and Liver Tablets touted for quick relief
Sick headache from a disordered stomach is said to be rapidly cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Rev. J. T. French traveled through Roswell to Ft. Stockton for a quarterly conference. Otto Hedgecoxe returned from a ranch visit north of town. J. R. Derdinger and family arrived from Dallas to spend the summer. Judge Dan H. McMillen arrived from Socorro for business.
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Chamberlain
J. T. French
Roswell
Ft. Stockton
Otto Hedgecoxe
Kansas City cattle and sheep market report highlights
Kansas City on Aug 16 reports cattle receipts at 10 000 with market steady to 10 cents lower. Native and southern steers and cows show varied ranges from 1 75 to 5 50 for steers and 1 75 to 5 00 for cows and heifers. Stockers and feeders 2 50 to 4 10, bulls 2 00 to 3 55, western cattle 3 25 to 4 85 and western cows 2 00 to 3 25. Sheep receipts 2 000 with market up ten cents. muttons 4 25 to 5 45, lambs 5 00 to 7 00, range wethers 4 50 to 5 60, red ewes 3 80 to 4 60. St Louis wool market unchanged.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Daring Robbery Halts Yosemite Stage Run
Fresno reports describe a bold highwayman raid on the Yosemite Valley stage service between Raymond and Wahono with two stages held up nearly midway between Ahwanee and Grub Gulch. Details are scarce as the incident unfolds with no confirmed casualties or arrests.
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Fresno
Cal
Yosemite Valley
Raymond
Wawano
Ahwanee
Grub Gulch
Lincoln Baptist Association closes in Hondo City
The eighteenth annual session of the Lincoln Baptist Association has closed at Hondo City. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Divers returned Sunday night from the meeting. Rev. H. F. Vermillion and family and B. A. Reuter and daughter Emma of Dexter returned last night, and Judge A. Green of Carlsbad returned today.
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Lincoln Baptist Association
Hondo City
Frank Divers
H. F. Vermillion
B. A. Reuter
Emma
Dexter
A. Green
Carlsbad
Trans Mississippi Congress Opens Four Day Session in Portland
Portland Oregon August 16 The Trans Mississippi Congress began a four days session today with nearly one thousand delegates present. The largest attendance comes from Oregon Washington and Idaho while delegations from California Utah Colorado Texas and Montana are also represented. The next meeting place appears to be a partisan point of contention among delegates.
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Portland
Ore
Trans Mississippi Congress
California
Utah
Colorado
Texas
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
No deeds filed at probate office this week
No deeds were filed in the office of Probate Clerk and Recorder F. P. Gayle Tuesday. The brief item notes a quiet day with no recordings submitted to the clerk.
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F. P. Gayle
Death of John M. Rice Aged 69 In Tennessee Native
John M. Rice aged 69 died at 7 am at his daughter Mrs. J M White’s home 110 South Washington St after a long cancer illness. A Territory resident for twenty years he was born in Chattanooga Tennessee. He leaves two children one predeceased him and a surviving daughter in Dallas. Funeral from Mrs White’s home Thursday at 9 am with burial in South Side Cemetery.
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John M. Rice
J. M White
South Washington St
Territory
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Yellow Fever Situation Expands as Doctors Aid
New Orleans August 16 physicians join Marine Hospital Service in locating all yellow fever cases. In the last twenty four hours sixty two cases were found with local doctors reporting thirty and Inspector Perkins revealing nineteen from the remaining thirty two.
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New Orleans
Marine Hospital Service
Perkins
Three Homestead Claims Filed In New Mexico Land Office
Three homestead claims were filed Tuesday in the government land office. Lula E. Lawdon of Artesia seeks 160 acres in NW section 24 township 16 south range 24 east. Ruby C Higdon of Artesia seeks SW% of section 17 township 18 south range 25 east. Wm T Nichols of Cloudcroft seeks 160 acres in section 20 township 168 south range 14 east. Dorcas E Webb of Roswell made final proof on a desert claim of 160 acres in section 9 township 11 south range 22 east. The Bruce Wader vs Robert W Bruce desert claim contest was dismissed.
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Government Land Office
Lula E. Lawdon
Artesia
Ruby C Higdon
Wm. T. Nichols
Cloudcroft
Dorcas E. Webb
Roswell
Bruce Wader
Robert W. Bruce
Omitted names listed on Commercial Club committees
Yesterday the Commercial Club published committee rosters with three omissions. C W Haynes and D Bonney were left off the Park and Ark Improvements committee while H J Hagerman was not listed on the Special Committee on Sugar Beets and Investigations.
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C. W. Haynes
D. Bonney
Park Sndark
H. J. Hagerman
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Main Street
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Raioro
JE. Wilder
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Tokio
Nichi Nichi
Sahikalin Island
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Charles E. Deneen
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Dallas
Dan H. McMillen
Socorro
Home From Baptist Association
E. L. Wildy
Post Office Department
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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M. Wright
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