Insurgency Rife in Ghaves County Meets to Mark Political Battle
The Roswell Republican meeting at Gaulheur Hall drew a small crowd of 44, with several Democrats present. Ex-governor Hagerman and Robert Kellanin spoke against the corporations, urging direct primary, initiative, referendum and recall, and discussed territorial versus state powers and the Enabling Act conditions for New Mexico statehood.
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Gaulheur Hall
Roswell
Oae
Republican Party
Hagerman
Supreme Court of the United States
Union
States
New Mexico
Congress
Pueblos
Te New State
Santa Fe
United States
Maine
Massachusetts
Maryland
Gov. Hughes
New York
Roosevelt Progressives clash over New York convention
New York Aug 17 Roosevelt's bid for temporary chairman failed as the Old Guard rejected his name. Griscom says the fight moves to primaries and the convention. Roosevelt plans to attend Nassau county as a delegate to push a progressive platform and a governor candidate. Sherman discusses New York tactics with Taft in Beverly while President hopes for harmony.
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New York
Republican State Committee
Roosevelt
Griscom
Nassau County
Aim
Sherman
Taft
Beverly
Mass
Norton
Burgess Point
Two German Torpedo Boats Sink After Kiel Bay Collision
In Kiel Bay last night two German torpedo boats collided and sank. The crews were saved in the incident reported from Kiel Germany on August 17.
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Kiel
Germany
Kiel Bay
Roswell Wins Opener in Pecos Valley Championship Series
Roswell defeated Artesia eight to two in the three day Pecos Valley title games at Artesia. Dick Lewis started for Artesia, Caldwell pitched for Roswell, and two Roswell homers by Crawford and Reynolds came with nobody on base. Davis of Roswell suffered a scalp gash after a fence collision and left the game. An Artesia minister opened play by addressing bets and morals.
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Pecos Valley
Artesia
Roswell
Dick Lewis
Amarillo
Caldwell
Killough
Childress
Caugnat
Smalley
Alva
Reed
Crawford
Reynolds
Davis
Bribe Attempts Reported in Browne Juror Panel
In Chicago on August 17 the sixth venire panel for Lee O Neil Browne reported being approached about juror service. Judge Kersen called Browne counsel to chambers as panelists admitted prior approaches as the case moves forward.
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Chicago
Ill
Veniremen
Lee O'Neil Browne
Kersten
Browne
Is Chambers
Elks Plan Informal Dance Friday Night
The Elks announce an informal dance for Friday evening inviting all members and their ladies to attend. The event promises a casual social night with fellow members in good spirits.
Democrats organize county central committee for convention fight
The Canves county Democrats met at K. K. Scott's office to organize for the constitutional convention battle. Dr. W. T. Joyner chaired. W. T. Paylor kept minutes and funds. New appointments filled several precinct vacancies and formed executive and campaign committees. A committee will seek Armory use with Republicans and arrange speaking appearances by Bailey and Colquitt. Democratic HQ set in Garst Building Room 9.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Canves County
K. K. Scott
W. T. Joyner
W. T. Paylor
Plains
John T. Beall
Thomas J. Miller
Elkins
B. L. Cooper
Penasco
Austin Reeves
South Spring
John T. Reynolds
el Yeso
Oscar Allison
Kenna
W. B. Scott
Hernandez Lake
R. L. Bradley
J. A Gilmore
John T. McClure
J. H .Mullens
R. D. Bell
J. F. Hinkle
Republican Committee
Armory
J T. McClure
Joe Bailey
Oscar B. Colquitt
Texas
Canyon City
Roswell
Garst Building
Wool Market St. Louis August 17 Report
Wool unchanged in St. Louis market with territory and western mediums at 18 22 12, fine mediums at 17 20, fine at 14 1T. Prices shown reflect market steadiness and specific fiber grades.
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St. Louis
Moissant Completes Paris to Channel Flight in Blustery Crossing
Moissant a young Spanish aviator crossed from Paris to Calais and then the Channel to Deal amid strong winds and cold. He carried a mechanician passenger and planned a London continuation, while rival Latham wrecked his machine and is out of the race.
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Deal, Eng
Paris
London
Moissant
Calais
Deal
Latham
Issy
Channel
Bleriot
de Lesseps
Rolls
Straits
Mrs J B Russell Visits Dexter Brother Suffering Illness
Mrs J B Russell traveled to Dexter to visit her brother L E Reeves who is ill with erysipelas. She returned reporting his condition improved after the visit.
Houston couple leaves for Vaughn after sightseeing
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Horn of Houston Texas were in town sightseeing and departed today by automobile for Vaughn as they head home.
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Charles J. Horn
Houston
Texas
Vaughn
Insurgent Johnson Wins California Governor Nomination
In San Francisco on August 17 Hiram Johnson swept California direct primaries winning the Republican nomination for governor by a large plurality likely near 50 000. Insurgent gains are seen in Congress and state offices. The piece notes a deputy shot by a sheriff and Sheriff Houpt gravely wounded amid a separate line about horse thieves. Also mentions Young Democrats Jeffersonian Club semi annual election set for August 18 at City Hall and open registration.
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San Francisco
Calif
California
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Young Democrats’ Jeffersonian Club
R. D. Bowers
Engineer Al Bane Weds Mrs Mary Bentley Quietly
Al L Bane a Santa Fe engineer between Roswell and Amarillo married Mary Bentley at Judge J T Evans home. The ceremony was small with few witnesses. Bane left by morning train for Cedar Kan after learning his brother, a railroad man, was badly hurt in a wreck. They will reside in the city after returning. Mrs Bentley formerly ran a rooming house on North Main Street and is well known locally. Friends extend best wishes.
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al. L. Bane
Santa Fe
Roswell
Amarillo
Mary Bentley
J. T. Evans
Bane
Cedar
Kan
Bentley
Morrison Brothers & Company
North Main Street
Wool Clip Sells For Record Price In Pecos Valley
Fritz Brinck sold an interest in the 164000 pound Knollin and Brinck wool clip to partner A J Knollin of Chicago. Reported price is 16 cents per pound, the highest paid for Pecos Valley wool this year. The full clip has been stored in Chicago for several days. Brinck reportedly holds a one quarter stake while Knollin owns three quarters.
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Fritz Brinck
Knollin & Brinck
A. J. Knollin
Chicago
Pecos Valley
Brineck
Knoli
Kansas City cattle hog and sheep market report
Cattle receipts 12000 including 3000 southern. market steady to 10 cents lower. Native steers 4.50 to 8.00, southern steers 4.00 to 5.25, cows 2.60 to 4.25, stockers 3.25 to 6.00, bulls 3.00 to 4.25, calves 3.75 to 7.75, westerns 4.00 to 7.20. Hog receipts 5000. market steady with bulk 8.50 to 8.90, heavies 8.40 to 8.60, lights 8.75 to 8.90. Sheep 4000. market strong with muttons 3.75 to 4.50, lambs 5.75 to 7.00, fed yearlings 3.75 to 5.50, fed western ewes 3.50 to 4.25.
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Kansas City
Catholics Plan Armed Demonstrations to Topple Spanish Government
In Catalonia the Catholic Carlists announce open air demonstrations for August 28 urging the faithful to defend the church and come armed to sacrifice for the Pope. A proclamation ends with an exhortation to exterminate incendiaries of convents and violators of nuns. Madrid bans Carlist meetings fearing disorders.
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Barcelona
Spain
Catalonia
Madrid
Wealthy cattle raiser found murdered near Arkansas lake
Arkansas City Ark Aug 17. William Schuebert a wealthy cattle raiser was found dead late yesterday afternoon in a lake about fifteen miles from town. He had two loads of buckshot in his body and two rolls of barbed wire attached to his clothing. He was last seen Friday with $600 in cash on his person.
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Arkansas City
Ark
William Schuebert
Scheubert
Automobile Overturn Near Vaughn Injures Driver
A telegram from Roswell Auto Company reports a mail car between Roswell and Vaughn overturned near Vaughn last night. Driver Peter A. Johnson of Roswell was badly hurt with no further details available.
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Roswell
Street battle ends fatally in Hot Springs
Street clash in Hot Springs Arkansas ends with a fatality after a desperate fight between two suspects during a confrontation with horse thieves. Investigators cordon the scene as witnesses are questioned and authorities pursue charges.
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Hot Springs, Ark
Baseball Managers Freed In Alley Blockade Case
Justice A J Welter dismissed five managers of the Ammusement Association for alleged blockading of the alley adjoining the baseball park. He found no proof of any violation or of keeping others from passing except the witness Co S Wolgamott who did not show he had applied to pass.
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A. J. Welter
Ammusement Association
Co. S. Wolgamott
Denial of Rumor About Copper Merger Talks in London
Reports of conferences among Thomas F. Ryan J. D. Ryan Samuel Untermyer and other Americans in London over a large copper merger are stated to be unfounded. Untermyer issued an emphatic denial.
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London
Eng
Thomas F. Ryan
J. D. Ryan
Samuel Untermeyer
Untermeyer
Miss Johnson Plans Denver Honeymoon With Mr Duffy
Miss Nettie Johnson leaves for Amarillo to meet and wed Henry F. Duffy, manager of Price & Company clothing. The couple will marry at six tonight and honeymoon through Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek before returning to Roswell. They are well known locally and have many friends wishing them happiness.
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Nettie Johnson
Amarillo
Henry F. Duffy
Price & Company
Mr. Duffy
Denver
Joanson
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Roswell
Miss Johnson
Sylvanus Johnson
Haynes Pool Finished in Northwest Suburbs
The Capt. C. W. Haynes swimming pool near the northwest suburbs is completed and open for public use. Formal opening is tomorrow with receipts directed to the Cemetery Association.
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Haynes
Capt. c. W. Haynes
Tommorrow
Cemetery
Texico resident Joe Mitchell visits from the south
Joe Mitchell of Texico arrived this morning for a business visit, traveling from the south to conduct meetings and handle local dealings.
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Joe Mitchell
Texico
Roswell Local Weather Report for August 17
U S Weather Bureau Roswell New Mexico reports August 17 observation at 6 00 am with max 93 min 70 mean 82 and trace precipitation. Wind two miles per hour. Cloudy conditions. Forecast partly cloudy with local showers tonight and Thursday.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
Mim
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Dr. Ingalls
H. J. Hagerman
Robert Kellanin
Republican Club
Albuquerque
A. McPherson
Boise
Idaho
McPherson
Northwest
Lorimer
State OF
Geo. Chitaw
Jade Houpt
Jeffersonian Club
AL Bane
Mrs
Brinck
Knollin
P A. Johnson
U. S
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