Twin Cities rocked by storms and quakes across Midwest
Devastation sweeps from Anoka to Hillmore county as storms bring loss of life and property. Illinois reports a strong earthquake felt to Springfield, with crops damaged and rail bridges washed out. At sea the Athos mutiny and famine claims aboard, while diamond theft and a local arrest in Pecos Valley provoke concern.
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Anoka
Hillmore County
Chicago
Illinois
Springfield
Western
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
New Construction Scraped Ground for M E Building Start
First scratch work begins today on the M E building project as crews lay initial foundations and set a staging area. Construction teams report progress on site with measurements and safety protocols in place.
First Methodist Episcopal church foundation begun at Fir street corner
Artesia and Roswell briefs describe a new First Methodist Episcopal church foundation started at Fir street and Kentucky avenue with artificial stone blocks to be used for foundation and walls. The project, contracted to A L W Nilsson and Pearce Bixby, aims for a December 1 dedication at a total cost near $4,900, with a 55 by 34 foot footprint and auditorium gallery design. Also notes Pecos Valley Protective Association formation in Artesia to quiet titles and counter baseless contests, and the Joe Davis vs Nora D Clayton land contest in Roswell with testimony from James J Easley and Maggie Easley.
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A. L. W. Nilsson
Th Fondo Stone Manufacturing Company
Pearce & Bixby
Roswell Land Office
Joe Davis
Nora D. Clayton
Maggie Easley
James J. Easley
Dallas County
Texas
Easley
Artesia
Roswell
New Hondo church to rise on Fifth Street corner
A. L. W. Nilsson of Hondo Stone ManufacturingCo signed a contract with the First Methodist Episcopal Church building committee for a new concrete stone church at Kentucky Avenue and Fifth Street. Nilsson cites church confidence and benefits to town growth, noting the block’s strength, cooling in summer, warmth in winter, and general beauty. The project should foster civic pride and upbuilding.
Final Word of Instruction Not Yet Received
A terse report notes that the final instruction from St. Petersburg has not yet arrived. Officials await directive, with no confirmation of timing or content. The note underscores a pending decision or policy step dependent on that instruction.
Proposals, Russo-Japan Peace Talks Delayed
Portsmouth N H Aug 22 The peace conference postponement follows failed protocol work Witte has not received final word from St Petersburg Plencon seeks move with Japanese secretary Komura approves Roosevelt contemplates steps to salvage talks Early envoy to Witte Rosen remains with conference entourage Subscriptions to new internal loan in Moscow poor Russian Revolutionary League meets in New York Anarchists denounce imperial policy and threaten upheaval Sealing schooner Tora Maru returns with casualties after Kamchatka coast incident
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Witte
St. Petersburg
M. Witte
Plencon
Sato
Baron Komura
Sahkalin
Roosevelt
Baron Rosen
Navy Yard
Pierce
M Witte
Naval Stores
Moscow
Big Realty Deals Filed In Probate Clerk Office
Deeds filed Monday show J G Casebier and wife sell to H R Morrow for 120 acres with a water right in Pumpkin Row ditch. Morrow and wife buy back 16% acres for 7000. Kate F Hall Hubbell sells 80 acres to Michael Burggraf for 32000. Wm I Larash sells lots 26 and 28 in Roswell Thayer addition to Dexter Town Site Co for 1. City Clerk Beck claims a pickling vegetable vine novelty, with cucumbers and tomatoes grafted in the same row producing mixed fruits.
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Probate
F. P. Gayle
J. G. Casebier
H. R. Morrow
Pumpkin Row
S. Spring River
Fred J. Beck
Luther Burbanks
California
Cazier Interview on Damages Suit Against Witteman
Records reporter questioned Geo W Cazier about yesterday's filing of a ten thousand dollar damages suit against A J Witteman. Cazier says no evidence supported the charge and Witteman admitted a mistake. he was discharged by the justice.
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Geo. W. Cazier
A. J. Witteman
Mr. Cazier
Witteman
Mineral Wells
Tex
Carter
Cazier
Big Fire Destroys East Portland Business District
A blaze that began in a restaurant on East Stark Street destroyed four blocks of East Portland's business center, mainly shacks and Chinese laundries. About 15000 dollars in losses were estimated with only a third covered by insurance, affecting several notable blocks and the elevated roadways.
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Old City
Ontario prospector seeks heat in New Mexico misperception
T H Bradley arrived from Sterling Ontario Canada seeking warmth before death as doctors advised. He says New Mexico heat disappoints him and he has seen 130 in the shade in Ontario. A mining prospector, he keeps eyes open for pay dirt containing ore while noting the cooler climate here.
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T. H. Bradley
Sterling
Ontario
Canada
Mr. Bradley
New Mexico
Bruges Physician Heads to Artesia for Location Prospects
Dr D. T. Reece, a physician and surgeon from Bruges, I. T., who has been prospecting locally, departed last night for Artesia to search for a potential site.
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D. T. Reece
Bruges
I. T
Artesia
Roswell Club Rooms Turned Over to Visiting Teachers
Roswell Commercial Club welcomed the visiting teachers from Chaves County Normal Institute with a reception last night. The rooms were opened to the young ladies who staff the training of Young Emera in the country. A Mexican quartet provided music while Prof. Thompson opened the program with devotional exercises. Miss Helen Norfleet played a piano solo as part of the day’s proceedings.
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Roswell Commercial Club
Chaves County Normal Institute
Emerca
Thompson
Conde
Ted
Helen Norfleet
Fine Paid by Friends in Artesia Land Troubles
In Artesia New Mexico on August 22 E F Hardwick of Roswell defeated attorney J B Atkeson after a street quarrel over land business. Hardwick was fined 11 dollars and citizens gathered a public subscription to pay it, using dime donations to show support, with ten cent limits to include many contributors.
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Artesia
N. M
E. F. Hardwick
Roswell
J. B. Atkeson
Hardwick
Atkeson
Madam Jarley Wax Works rehearsal tonight at 7 30
Participants in the Madam Jarley Wax Works entertainment are to meet with Mrs Thorne at 312 North Kentucky at 7:30 sharp for an important rehearsal. All wax figures are urged to arrive on time.
Loomis Visits Dexters Then Heads to Denver Home
L. M. Loomis, guest of Charles R. Tallman in Dexter, departed Friday for Denver for a week en route to his home in North Bennington Vermont. He traveled from Cuba where he made an investment and is attracted by the Pecos Valley with possible land propositions under consideration.
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Cazier
Moultrie County
Ill
Dexter
Pecos Valley
George Cazier
T. F. Cazier
Ondo
L. M. Loomis
Charles R. Tallman
Denver
N. Bennington
Vermont
Mr. Loomis
Cuba
McCune Family Arrives From Leavenworth for Valley Visit
W. G. McCune and his family came from Leavenworth Kansas to visit his brother R. H. McCune and relatives and to explore settling in the Valley. They were joined by Miss Ida McCune who has studied piano and voice music with top instructors in the East.
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W. G. McCune
Leavenworth
Kan
R. H. McCune
Ida McCune
Yellow Fever in New Orleans Report
Showers offered some relief from the heat but little else in the yellow fever outlook. New cases since 6 p.m. Monday totaled 11, bringing the running total to 1,457 with 6 new deaths and 211 total deaths.
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New Orleans
Mrs Mary Wood Leaves Roswell for Fairland Texas
An 81 year old woman, Mrs Mary T Wood, departed Roswell this morning to return to her home in Fairland Texas. She has stayed six months with her son W P Wood and reports the Roswell climate improved her appetite and vitality. She will live with her younger sons in Fairland.
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Mary T. Wood
Fairland
Texas
W. P. Wood
Roswell
Lost Handbag and Letters Found Reward Offer
Lost tan hand bag contains four to five dollars in silver and two letters addressed to the owner. Name burned on end. Finder urged to return to Pearl Jackson on North Main Street for reward. Also note Mrs. N Costa and daughter Miss Sadie returned from a long trip to Denver California points Portland and the Northwest after several weeks away.
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Pearl Jackson
North Main Street
N. Costa
Sadie
Denver
California
Portland
Great Northwest
For Sale Victor Graphophone and Records at Roswell Hotel
An improved Victor Graphophone with 25 ten inch records and case offered at a bargain. Call at Roswell Hotel. Dr. B F Herring traveled through Roswell last night en route to Lake Arthur after a business trip to Oklahoma points.
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Victor
Roswell Hotel
B. F. Herring
Roswell
Lake Arthur
Oklahoma Points
J P Dyer Returns Home After East Visit
J P Dyer came back to Artesia last night following a visit here and to points east.
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J. P. Dyer
Artesia
Points East
S. H. Fairchilds Bets Seedless Apple Visit at Hagerman
S H Fairchilds traveled to Hagerman last night to advance interests in the California seedless apple variety.
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S. H. Fairchilds
Hagerman
California
Mrs. DuBois Suffering Illness At Home
Mrs. F. A. DuBois of 309 North Moore street has been on the sick list for two days with a tonsillitis attack.
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F. A. DuBois
N. Mo
For Rent Brick business house near postoffice
For rent high visibility brick business house located half a block east of the post office. Available immediately. Contact A K Mott for details.
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Postoffice
Roswell Weather Report for Aug 22 Roswell Report
U. S. Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico August 22 shows maximum temperature 96 degrees minimum 62 average 79 with no precipitation. Wind south at 4 miles per hour and partly cloudy conditions. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with stationary temperature. M Wright official in charge.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
M. Wright
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