Forest fires devastate Northwest as rains hoped for relief
From western Montana to Idaho fires rage with towns Wallace and Mullen cited safe while Taff Debergie Henderson and Hart St. Pegis burn or fear destruction. More than 100 dead or missing in the region as rain is seen as salvation and federal forces plan fresh troop support.
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Henderson
Old Hart St. Pegis
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Murray
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Spokane
Wasa
Wallace
Fifteen Die in Wreck Off Quelpart Island Korea
London reports the British cruiser Bedford ran aground during full speed trials off Quelpart Island Korea. Eighteen engine room crew died from inrush of water as the vessel sank. Minotaur and Monmouth offered aid but had to sail due to heavy seas.
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Quelpart Island
Korea
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Eddy County Dem primary selects C R in Carlsbad report
Special to the Record from Carlsbad New Mexico details the Eddy county Democratic primary held on Saturday resulting in the nomination of C. R. Brice and Skeen with Brice and Skeen named in Eddy County.
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Skeen
Eddy County
Carlsbad
C. R
Roswell Gains Idaho Fruit Expert McPherson
Prof. Alexander McPherson of Twin Falls Idaho, a noted fruit specialist, visited Roswell this week, addressed 350 growers, and purchased forty acres at Berrendo Farms. He plans to report to H L Hollister Colonization Co on arid West conditions and aims to become a Roswell fixture. Registration books are now open.
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Northwest
Roswell
Commercial Club
Chicago
California
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Roswell District
State of
Dance at Elk Club Promises Night of Warm Amusements
The Elk Club dance last Friday night drew about twenty couples as a negro string band supplied the music. The warm evening did not dampen the spirits and several pleasant hours were spent enjoying the event.
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Elk Club
Rainfall reports heavy in Roswell area with flood impact
W Phillips reports rain Wednesday night much heavier at his place six miles north and one mile east of Roswell. He left a ten quart milk pail out in the yard. it held five inches of water next morning. Charley Balsley’s cellar nearby was completely flooded. Democratic candidates for county delegates to the constitutional convention included Price of Carlsbad and Dr Skeen of Artesia. W H Woodwell of Carlsbad was the other nominee. Brice performed strongly in Carlsbad and Artesia. Primary turnout estimated at eleven or twelve hundred, seen as good for the election.
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Roswell
Charley Balsley
Great crowds attend Adventist camp meeting events
Large tent crowds fill Sunday services as G. F. Watson of the Southwestern Union Conference delivers a strong sermon on The Home of the Saved. Prof. C. Sorenson to speak tonight. daily preaching at 11 am and 3 pm. Camp meeting grows into a sizable tent city on town’s northwest corner.
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Seventh Day Adventists
G. F. Watson
C. Sorenson
Hildebrands Return Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs A B Hildebrand and daughter left for Houston Texas after a three week visit with Dr and Mrs C M Mayes and E E Hildebrand sister and brother of A B Hildebrand in town.
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Wool steady in St. Louis market report
In St. Louis on August 22 the wool market shows steady activity with territory and western mediums listed at 18 23 12 for fine mediums at 18 20 and 14 17 for finer lots. Prices reflect stable demand among buyers and suppliers.
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St. Louis
Pecos Valley Orchard Plan Calls for Rapid Growth
A speaker extols Roswell as ideal for a successful orchard citing climate market soil water and organization as key factors. He argues Texas proximity guarantees demand and urges formation and sharpening of the Pecos Valley orchard brand while condemning selling crops on the trees for poor packing and grading.
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Pecos Valley
United States
Roswell
Texas
Coal Find on the Rotan Roswell Extension Near Fluvanna
Joseph A. Harris a mining expert reports a fine vein of bituminous coal west of Fluvanna on the RoTan to Roswell survey. He leased land from Rien Miller of Borden County and plans a large workforce soon. The R S and P Railroad will extend to the field once mined value is clear, benefiting Fluvanna with cheap fuel.
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Dallas News
Roswell
Fluvanna
Texas Central Railroad
Rotan
Rien Miller
Borden County
Joseph A. Harris
Salt Lake City
Harmsworth Trophy Race set for today in New York
An international motor boat race between American and British craft takes place today for the Harmsworth trophy. British challengers include the Duke of Westminster's 400 horsepower hydroplane, Daniel Hanbury's Zigorella, and Mackay Edgar's Maple Leaf.
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Duke of Westminister
Daniel Hanbury
Mackay Edgar
Managua Falls as Estrada Proclaimed President
Reports from Managua state insurgents have captured the capital and Delores Estrada proclaimed his brother General Juan J. Estrada president of the reunified Republic of Nicaragua. U S officials caution cable links to the Pacific coast hinder confirmation of the fall and Estrada's assumption of the presidency.
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Juan J. Estrada
Republic of Nicaragua
Managua
Harvey Smith
Madriz
Washington
State Department
Granada
Bluefields
Pacific
Nicaragua
Atlantic
Estrada
Roswell Weather Report Links Heat With Clear Skies
U. S. Weather Bureau Roswell N M reports August 22 with a high of 95 and low 65, temperature 80, precipitation 6, SE wind at 2 mph and clear skies. It compares to last year's extremes 85/66 and notes historical highs 98 in 1889 and 59 in 1899. Forecast: partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday.
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