Packer Yard Strikes Rebound With Workers Returning
Chicago reports about two hundred union men and women returning to stockyards, with packers viewing it as not breaking ranks. Labor leaders say conditions remain normal as the same number return daily. Pueblo hosts testimony in Kansas Colorado water suit to be moved to Denver after morning sessions. The United Irish League of America expands its branches as it supports full self government for Ireland and land reform.
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Pueblo
Colo
Kansas-Colorado
Denver
America
Ireland
League
Liao Yang battles mark decisive turn in Russo Japanese War
Long range artillery and shrapnel fire intensify as Kuropatkin reports Japanese advances at Liao Yang and Port Arthur. Reports from Sakarhoff and Port Arthur detail heavy losses, rapid Japanese bombardment, and planned major assaults amid anniversary signals.
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War Office
Liao Yang
Lightning kills Mexican boy at Little Creek
A Mexican fruit peddler’s son was instantly killed by a lightning strike on a wagon at Little Creek in Lincoln county. The father, nearby with the fruit wagon, was knocked unconscious. The boy’s family hailed from the Black ranch.
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Stantly
Lincoln Country
Little Creek
School Board Votes to Close Doors to All Children
After a late meeting the board announced preparations to open a school but cited economy as the reason to exclude all children from attendance. The decisive age limit policy was framed to economize amid financial pressures.
Board sets seven to twenty one as school ages
The Board of Education met at Major Howell's office and fixed the school ages to seven to twenty one. They allowed out of district students to attend grammar and high school for three dollars a month with monthly receipts, required vaccination certificates, and authorized printing of grade cards and janitorial staff. School opens September 6, 1904.
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Board of Education
Major Howell
Major Mark Howell
Geo. M. Slaughter
B. F. Smith
J. A. Foreman
W. T. Joyner
W. C. Burrus
Burrus
Foreman
Former Sultan Murad V Dies After Long Illness
Murad V of the Ottoman dynasty died in Vienna after a long diabetes battle. He ascended in 1876, was dethroned the same year, and spent years in close confinement under regency by his brother, the current sultan. Reports in May had hinted at lingering illness and secret Young Turk preparations.
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Murad V
Vienna
House of Os
Turkey
Murad VI
Murad
Attorney Attacked by Hotel Keeper Returns Home Scarred
Portales New Mexico August 30 Special to The Record W F Hendrix the attorney who was attacked weeks ago by a hotel keeper named Newam with a knife is free to be out again but will be badly scarred for life. The assailant is fined in jail at Roswell as he was unable to give bond.
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Portales
N. M
W. F. Hendrix
Newam
Roswell
United Irish League Reorients Fight for Ireland
In New York on August 30 the United Irish League convened at Lexington House after 25 years of agitation to set a fresh strategy for advancing Ireland’s cause in America. The convention aims to direct its efforts more effectively in the years ahead.
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America
New York
United Irish League
Lexington House
Minnesota Democrats Nominate Governor Candidate
The Minnesota Democratic state convention opened in Minneapolis with harmony anticipated despite prior factional tensions. Ex-Governor Lind stays away, easing splits. John A. Johnson of St. Paul is favored to secure the gubernatorial nomination.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hearst
Duluth
Lind
John A. Johnson
St. Paul
Wife killer hanged in Cass county jail
Walker Minnesota August 30 The execution of William Chounard in the Cass county jail is the first ever in the state to occur on a day other than Friday. Chounard killed his wife last winter after drinking eighty glasses of whisky.
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Chounard
Coliseum Bowling Alleys to Reopen September 1
Joe F Page announces the Coliseum Bowling Alleys will reopen September 1 after weeks of repairs. The six alleys have been renovated and two new regulation alley formations added for players. Opening day features several match games as Roswell and the public anticipate strong bowling interest.
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Joe F. Page
Coliseum
Roswell
Western Union Replaces De'Arcy With Sayior in Denver
De'Arcy departs soon to attend the World's Fair. E. E. Sayior of Denver arrives Saturday to relieve De'Arcy and is described as an experienced operator who should satisfy during the absence.
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E. A. Sayior
Western Union
Denver
Colorado
E. J. De’Arcy
Mr. Sayior
De’Arcy
State dairymen conference aims to form strong association
Sacramento August 30 strong state dairy association expected from the conference in session at the state fair today. Prominent dairymen from nearly every section attend as the group plans to draft bills on cattle and dairy interests to present at the next state legislature session.
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Sacramento
Cal
Asheville Welcomes Confederate Veterans for State Reunion
Asheville, N C hosts a state reunion with visitors from across the state. Entertainment fills the afternoon and evening as the business session and annual parade are scheduled for tomorrow. General Stephen D. Lee will be a chief speaker among the honored veterans and friends.
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Asheville
N.C
Stephen D. Lee
United States Confederate Veterans
Vacuum Method of Execution
Washington reports from Tokyo describe a proposed method of execution for Japanese officials. The dispatch notes the plan involves a vacuum procedure and discusses anticipated development and potential implications for wartime governance.
Puritan Mine Advances With New Ore Mill and Pump
W. F. Peacock of the Jerry Simpson Mining Co. reports from the White Mountains that the Puritan mine ore mill is completed and a steam pump is being installed to remove floodwater. Peacock, a seasoned mining man, believes great prospects lie ahead for the Puritan mine owners.
Dunlap Family Ends Month Stay After Ill Child Flight
R E Dunlap and his wife with four children left for Portales after a month in the city. They planned to settle here, but their thirteen month old youngest child was gravely ill, barely alive as they departed this morning.
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R. E. Dunlap
Portales
Parsons Acknowledges Warm Welcome Upon Return
R M Parsons thanks the community for the hearty reception upon his arrival home and notes he lacks words sufficient to express gratitude. He hopes to later convey his appreciation in a fitting and substantial manner.
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R. M. Parsons
Roswell farmer grows finest fruit and enormous watermelons
W. E. Winston, a Roswell area farmer, reports unusually fine fruit this year in the Pecos Valley. His watermelons are exceptionally large and marketed locally, with notes that their size could require a wagon to haul a single melon.
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W. E. Winston
Roswell
For Sale Cheap Household Goods Camp Wagon Tent and Gun
W Grant Chapman offers household goods, wagon, camp wagon, tent and tent house for sale near South Hill, one mile south and one block west of the post office. A breech loading shotgun and a Singer sewing machine are listed among items.
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W. Grant Chapman
Man Takes Chloroform in Oriental Saloon
Attempted death by own action. Heffron caused excitement last evening by taking chloroform in the Oriental saloon. A doctor was summoned and Heffron was soon resuscitated. Today he is resting well.
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Heffron
Superintendent Stilwer's Southern Visit and Chicago Course
During his absence from the city, Superintendent J. F. Stilwer of the public schools visited his mother in Prosperity, South Carolina, attended the fair, and took a summer course at Chicago University.
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J. F. Stilwer
Prosperity
South Carolina
Chicago University
Mrs. Lea Sells Texas Ranch Land to Settlers
Mrs J C Lea spends the summer on her Coleman county Texas ranch supervising sale to farmers. She has subdivided it into small tracts, leased 20 years to cowmen for grazing, and sold about 15000 acres at about 9 dollars per acre. The ranch fronts 20 miles on the Colorado river with three large creeks, attracting Southwest migration. she will return to Roswell soon.
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J. C. Lea
Coleman County
Texas
Corado
Lea
Roswell
Republicans Using Watson Speech To Split Bryan Democrats
In New York a report says Republican headquarters are mailing thousands of copies of Thomas E. Watson’s acceptance speech for the Populist presidential nomination. The aim is to sway Bryan Democrats away from the Democratic ticket and bolster Republican gains, possibly surpassing Elihu Root’s convention address.
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Thomas E. Watson
Elihu Root
Nogal Man Plans New Home in City
Joe Salmon of Nogal New Mexico is in the city and intends to establish his future residence there.
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Joe Salmon
Nogal, N. M
City
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