Harmonious Convention Chooses County Democratic Leaders
A largely united Democratic county convention selected leaders and delegates, endorsing Bryan Kern Larrazolo Lea for territorial council, and naming a county central committee. J. S. Lea was chosen as Territorial councilman and W. C. Whiteman nominated for county chairman amid approving cheers.
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W. C. Burrus
A. L. Whiteman
W. 7. Paylor
County Central Committee
Wm. J. Bryan
Johni M Kern
O. A. Larrazolo
Congress
J. S. Lea
Chaves County
Portales
W. Jce
C. S. Lask
A. J. Welter
W. W. Gatewood
John FilLlinkle
J. A. Gilmore
4. Dills
Ci i. Ballard
B. H. Wixom
J. T. McClure
T. T. Mead
George L. Wyklys
G W. Halliburton
J. T. Randall
George Stanford
A. S. Pateman
D. R. Britt
J. C. Peck
J. D. Cooley
W. G. Orton
John T. Stone
Ed Seay
J. A. Foreman
R. D. Bell
Bell
Whiteman
Roosevelt County
McBee
Melrose
Territorial Council
Smith Lea
Texas Railroads Reply to Rate Increase Complaint
Following a conference of Texas railroad general counsels in Houston the railroads sent answers to the Interstate Commerce Commission justifying the rate advance as needed due to higher operating expenses from state and federal laws. Harriman lines spokesman H M Garwood cited wage and material cost rises since 1903 and noted increased operating costs from the Texas legislature and Congress. Washington reported the Texas reply echoes issues raised in southwestern cases.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas Railroad Commission
H. M. Garwood
Harriman Lines
Garwood
Washington
Southwestern
Cattle and hog market figures and real estate offer in Roswell
Cattle receipts reach 19 000 with mixed grades and steady market across southern and western steers cows calves and bulls. Hog receipts totaling 5 000 show bulk sales around 6.30 to 6.60 with packers and butchers at 6.34 to 6.50. Sheep receipts near 6 000, muttons plus lambs and range sheep offered. residence lots priced 25 cents below real value by Roswell Title & Trust Co. Baron Von Sternberg dies. noted as close White House friend and trusted State Department official in Roosevelt era.
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Kansas City
Burns Knocks Out Australian Pugilist in Thirteenth
Sydney voters Aug 24 Tom Burns the heavyweight champion defeats Billy Squires of Australia by knockout in the thirteenth round before about 20000 spectators including sailors from American battleships. Pendergast light-weight champion of the American fleet stops Raffe of Sydney in the fifth round.
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Sydney
Tommy Burns
Billy Squires
Pendergast
Raffe
Frost Sweeps Northwest Iowa With Freezing Night
Des Moines reports frost as a general condition across northwest Iowa last night accompanied by a freezing temperature. The chilly spell grips farmers and signals early signs of autumn cold fronts in the region.
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Des Moines
Iowa
German Ambassador Sternberg Dead in Heidelberg
German ambassador to the United States Baron Spreck von C Sternberg dies at the Hotel Victoria in Heidelberg at about seven o clock. He and his wife former Miss Lillian May Langham of Louisville Ky had been in Germany since May for medical consultation on a head ailment. The specialist diagnosed the condition as severe.
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Germany
Baron Spreck von C. Sternberg
United 3Es
Victoria
Thir Ty
Lillian May Langham
Louisville
Two Thousand Buildings Destroyed by Fire
Chicago reports a massive blaze destroying thousands of buildings and the city tightens security as government funds vanish. George W. Fitzgerald, former Chicago sub-treasury teller, is arrested and pleads not guilty to a $173,000 theft, with bail set at 50,000 and trial postponed to August 31 to gather more evidence.
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Chicago
Geo. W. Fitzgerald
Chicago Sub-Treasury
Fitzgerald
Chetlain
Sub Treasury
Chancey
Fire devastates large area in Stamboul quarter
Fire in the Stamboul district of Constantinople destroys more than 2,000 wooden buildings. Reports say many residents including firemen women and children died. The homeless count reaches seven thousand as authorities confirm a cooling climate noted after the blaze.
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Constantinople
Wool Market Sale Transfer to Presby Church Ladies
The Wool Market in St. Louis reports wool prices for Territory and western mediums 15 18, fine medium 10 15, fine 9 12. The store is turned over to the ladies of the Presbyterian church who will conduct a big sale on Saturday August 29. Ingersoll Book Stationery and Art Company.
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St. Louis
Richard Croker Honored as Honorary Burgess in Dublin
Croker Dublin August 24 Richard today became an honorary burgess of Dublin. He received from the Lord Mayor a certificate granting him the freedom of the city.
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Dublin
Richard
Woman Attacked in Butler Home Leaves Sheriff Puzzled
Mrs. W A Johnson of Butler Missouri formerly of Roswell was found unconscious on the floor of her bedroom with a fractured skull and scalp wound after an early Thursday attack. She believes she was drugged and cannot recall the assailant as relatives and local residents seek a detective. The couple own the Blackwater ranch near Roswell and have ties to Roswell and Butler communities.
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Kansas City
W. A. Johnson
Butler
Roswell
Subscriptions Near Target for New Railroad Funding
Subscriptions total $97,600 this afternoon, leaving $2,400 to raise in cash to secure the new railroad. The committee seeks about $20,000 for a twenty acre Roswell terminal site, right of way costs, and bad paper relief. Roswell bankers report only a small portion of notes at risk, signaling strong confidence in the venture. The securing of the new road now appears certain.
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Roswell
Texas Hne
Higinbotham Sells Interest. Flagg & Womack To Run Pecos Valley
OM B. F. Higinbotham has sold his stake in Pecos Valley Brokerage & Commission Company to Mr. Womack, the former owner, and departed Saturday night for Arizona. Flagg & Womack will continue the business. DR PRESLEY eye ear nose and throat. Glasses fitted phome 130.
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Woolverton Brothers
Stardome
Helmie & Rogers
Helmic & Rogers
Helmic
Rogers
Ulery Furniture Company
B. F. Higinbotham
Flagg & Higinbotham
Pecos Valley Brokerage & Commission Company
Mr. Womack
Arizona
Flagg & Womack
Presley
Bryan Leaves Chicago for Indianapolis
William J. Bryan heads from Chicago to Indianapolis amid cheers from crowds as he travels with the National Committee. The departure marks a political stop in the campaign.
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Bryan
Chicago
Parsons & Son Brokers offer legal notary and loan services
A Pecos Valley labor agency advertises brokers services at 215 North Main. Parsons & Son offers legal and notary work, expert accounting, typing and stenography, loans, and citywide property sales, rentals, or exchanges. It claims to provide any service you want.
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Pecos Valley
Bryan Reconsiders Syracuse Visit Amid Admission Fees
At noon today in Indianapolis, Parsons asks to attend John W Kern notification for vice president. Bryan praises progress and Democratic prospects in November before canceling Syracuse state fair speech due to managers charging admission.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Bryan
Syracuse
N. Y
Sweet The Coal Man Refers to Return Policy Flaw
A short verse references traveling to others as a poor plan and promises refunds if coal buyers doubt the product. The poem invites customers to return coal after purchase and receive their money back. It frames the coal seller as trustworthy with a straightforward refund policy.
Roswell Weather Report for Aug 24 Observed and Forecast
Local Roswell report shows max 84 and min 64 with mean 74, no precipitation and light west wind. Forecast calls for fair skies and steady temperatures tonight and Tuesday, noting a stationary trend.
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Roswell
N. M
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