Robbery and wreck trigger chase across North American rail lines
Reports say the Oregon Short Line express was robbed and a Grand Trunk collision caused heavy casualties. Eleven are dead and more than fifty injured as two armed posses pursue robbers from Quebec toward a nighttime custody expected by authorities. Police identify suspects, while official bulletins narrow the path of the pursuit.
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Grand Trunk
Kemmerer
Wyo
Magnin
Montreal
Richmond
Quebec
From Lyndon Vermont Man in Grocery Lesson on Pail
An elderly man enters Joyce Pruit store asking for a dozen eggs. Salesman O H Bemis and the man discuss regional speech as he explains he is from Lyndon Vermont and left his native home many years ago.
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Joyce Pruit
O. H. Bemis
Texas
Bemis
Lyndon
Vermont
Desperate Battles Across Vast Armies Reported
Reports from Manchuria describe immense forces on both sides with over half a million combatants. Liao Yang reports indicate heavy fighting near Port Arthur and around the Russian center as Japanese advances press. Telegraph disruptions and shifting news cast uncertainty about battle outcomes.
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Port Arthur
Liao Yang
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Manchuria
Sakharoff
Taitsu River
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Associated Press
Mysterious Lynching in Weimer Texas
Oscar Lee Tucker aged about five, jailed for alleged attempted rape, was found dead three hours after arrest in his cell. He hung by a rope looped around neck, feet tied, hands bound. no sign of breaking in or clue. James E Caldwell and two sons, plus A S Caldwell, left for Amarillo en route to Nashville, Tenn.
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James E. Caldwell
William UI
Shierley Caldwell
A. S. Caldwell
Amarillo
Nashville
Tenn
Liao Yang Battle Report and Artesia Notes
Reports from Liao Yang describe a major day of combat as Russian forces under General Kuropatkin repel Japanese attacks and gain ground, with high casualties on both sides and continued artillery fire. The Artesia column notes locals, weather, and community arrivals amid the broader theater of war.
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St. Petersburg
Liao Yang
Kuropatkin
Novokrai
Liaoti Promontory
Palichuang
Chaochanki
Tapingtze
Berlin
Lokal Anzieger
Yantse
Live Stock Markets and Wool Prices Update
Markets in Kansas City and Chicago show cattle and sheep movements with varied prices. Native steers range from 3.00 to 6.00 in Kansas City and Chicago reports show cattle and calf values, while Washington notes telegrams on Russian wireless telegraph station status. Wool prices in St Louis hold steady with little change.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Order of President Donnelly Affects Fifteen Thousand Men
A disputed presidential order by Donnelly impacts fifteen thousand soldiers and civilians awaiting policy changes. The directive, issued last week, outlines shifts in military assignments and accompanying benefits. Officials say implementation hinges on regulatory review and funding.
Meat Famine Amid Packers Strike Across Nation
Chicago August 31 reports that a general strike of all butcher workers is planned, involving about two thousand in Chicago and up to fifteen thousand nationwide. Pickets widen around yards, with 600 stock handlers quitting, while Donnelly presses to force public sentiment and a settlement. The packers say Donnelly aims to cause a meat famine to coerce terms, calling his effort impossible. The National Executive Board declines to call off the strike, pledging to continue until an honorable adjustment is reached.
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Chicago
East St. Louis
Omaha
St. Louis
Kansas City
New York
Milwaukee
Syracuse
Stickney
Illinois
Donnelly
National Executive Board of the Butchers
Writ of Habeas Corpus Granted in Patterson Murder Case
New York August 51. A writ of habeas corpus for Nan Patterson under indictment for murder of Caesar Young last June was granted today. The writ requires the warden of the Tombs to produce Mrs Patterson in the supreme court tomorrow when discharge may be sought on grounds of no evidence tying her to the crime.
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Man Patterson
New York
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
President of Fidelity Savings Assn Arrested on Fourteen Counts
Denver reports FE M Johnson president of the defunct Fidelity Savings Association was arrested after a grand jury indicted him on fourteen counts. He has not posted the $20,000 bond yet though friends and his attorney work to raise the funds. the attorney expects bonds to be posted today.
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Fidelity Savings Association
Denver
Colo
FE. M. Johnson
Johnson
Coliseum Bowling Alleys Open for Coming Season
The Coliseum Bowling Alleys reopen tomorrow night after summer work that improved conditions. Experienced players call them the best in the southwest and a large crowd is expected for many match games. Tonight the alleys host an invitation party.
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the Coliseum
Independent Candidate Declares for Presidency
Denver Colorado August 31 Hugh Coyle a well known newspaper man of Colorado has declared himself an independent candidate for the presidency.
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Colorado
Denver, Colo
Hugh Coyle
Col
Orado
Hagerman Man Links Georgia Trip to Hodges Murder Case
George C. Stanford of Hagerman said he knew the Hodges family of Statesboro and claimed the killers were burned after murders in Georgia. He stated he had been in Georgia for several months and returned to the city yesterday.
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George C. Stanford
Hagerman
Georgia
Hodges
Statesboro
Three Room Houses For Rent In Good Location
Advertises three room houses for rent in good location. Describes plastered freshly papered and painted interiors. Rent listed at $15 per month or $13 per month if taken at once. Call or write to Record office.
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Diwl
Republicans Convene in Chaves County Delegates Named
The Republicans of Chaves County met at the courthouse at 2 30 this afternoon and selected H J Hager man and J M Hervey as delegates to the Republican Territorial and Councilmanic conventions at Albuquerque.
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Chaves County
Court House
H. J. Hagerman
J. M. Hervey
Albuquerque
J M Carson visit notes and local work by John Snelson
J M Carson of College Station Texas visits grandmother in the city while his father is a college lecturer. Three generations named J M Carson exist. John Snelson the stone mason left for Artesia to lay artificial stone for several weeks on local buildings.
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J. M. Carson
College Station
Texas
L. D. Danenberg
Agricultural and Mechanical College
J. M. Carsons
John Snelson
Artesia
Mrs Turbeville Arrives in City to Live with Son
Mrs. C. D. Turbeville of Ft. Worth arrived in the city last evening and will make her home with her son Dr. Cc. M. Mays.
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C. D. Turbeville
Ft. Worth
Cc. M. Mays
Hardware merchants report brisk sales of wells and casings
The hardware merchants report that well supplies and casing are selling like hot biscuits. John R. Hodges of Artesia was in the city today.
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John R. Hodges
Artesia
Mrs Prager Hosts Event at South Hill Home
Mrs Will Prager entertained yesterday at her South Hill residence in honor of her mother, Mrs. with a small gathering.
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Will Prager
South Hill
For Sale Cheap One Block Sidewalk Plank
For sale a single block of plank sidewalk in good condition. Apply at Record of fice.
Annual Baby Parade Winds Up Asbury Park Carnival
At Asbury Park New Jersey on August 31 the annual baby parade closed a three day carnival. Nearly a thousand young participants marched past thousands of spectators in ornate floats and costumed scenes marking a peak summer event. A lost buggy robe branded C P S was reported Sunday and a three room house for rent three miles out was listed.
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Asbury Park
N. J
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Weimer
Tex
Oscar Lee Tucker
Cers
Pris
Oner
Tennessee
Artesia Notes
Che Foo
W. G. Bryant
Roswell
Rev
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Hotel Artesia
Sid
Hope
C. D. Bonney
Yeorgin
Carlsbad
Nora Gage
Washington
State Department
Fowler
Ill
Western
Packers Today
Coliseum
Record Office
Mrs. Prager
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