War news and local bank notes from distant ports
Reports from Mukden and Port Arthur describe Russian and Japanese forces clashing with several officers wounded or killed. Parallel notes discuss Russians coaling at Tangier and a Kansas City banker seeking warmer climates while wintering in the valley.
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Mukden
Tangier
Port Arthur
Nakamura
St. Petersburg
Rennenkampff
Tsinkhetchen
Taitze River
Suidun
Tsinkcheng
Sakharoff
Lamuting
Shahke
Tokio
Thuchiya
Miners Deportations Increase At Telluride
A new group of miners was deported from Telluride Colorado aboard an early morning train. Authorities report five to eight men rounded up and eighty nine men arrested yesterday afternoon with unknown charges. City Attorney How from Ouray says three deported men last week may return and be protected, prompting more departures today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telluride
Attack Focus Shifts to Pumping Station
The report states the assault has moved its focus to the pumping station. Authorities describe the development as a strategic shift in the ongoing operation. No further details on suspects or motives are provided.
Governor Yates Denies Martial Law At Zeigler Amid Attack
Reports show Governor Yates telling the Associated Press he has no plans to declare martial law in Zeigler after a night attack on a guardhouse near a mining plant. The strike aimed at halting mine operations threatens local power and the Zeigler mines. Police and deputies respond as the assault centers on the pumping station. The roping contest and cattle market details dominate the same dateline with prices from Kansas City and Chicago.
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Associated Press Nl
DuQuoin
Dee
Block House
Spa Ev
Enards
Enardi Mant
Zeigler
Springfield
Til
Yates
Associated Press
Ares
Oldest American actress Mrs Gilbert dies in Chicago
Chicago reports the death of Mrs George Henry Gilbert the oldest actress on the American stage. She died at the Sherman House after a stroke of apoplexy suffered earlier the day. Born in England in 182? she had played Granny on stage up to the moment of death and died within ninety minutes of the stroke. Her death follows her star run with Clyde Fitch’s Granny and the Frohman company.
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Sherman House
Chicago
Fitch
Powers’ Theatre
Gilbert
New York
Clyde Fitch
Charles Frohman
Joint protest over transit fees by foreign ministers
Pekin diplomats lodge a joint protest with the government against new transit duties of two and a half percent on foods moving to and from Chinese ports. Additional charges labeled as working expenses have followed. The document is unusually emphatic and urgent, with no reply yet received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Will Locate in the Valley by H L Birney
H L Birney a prominent Kansas City banker staying in the valley for weeks will likely establish a local presence. His identity as a banker and prolonged visit suggest a forthcoming relocation or business involvement in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Birney
Kansas City
Mr. Birney
Promi
Train Robber Fred Wittrock Dies in Kansas
Fred Wittrock, involved in two Missouri train robberies in 1887, dies in Leavenworth, Kansas from grippe. He planned and executed a robbery south of St Louis on the Tron Mountain road, boarded the express with a counterfeit order, robbed a $124000 safe, and later was arrested in Chicago.
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Leavenworth
Kan.s
Fred Wittrock
Missori
Grippe
Wittrock
St. Louis
Tron Mountain
Chicago
Two Colorado Fires Endanger Families and Landmarks
In Colorado Springs Mrs. Alice Gregory and two children escaped a morning blaze at their South Deber street home after flames were set in three places, deemed incendiary by Chief Bates. In Denver the Crystal theatre and nearby Cooper block suffered extensive damage, Arm of Captain John D. Wilmot injured by a broken ladder as losses exceed twelve thousand dollars.
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Colorado Springs
Alice Gregory
South Deber Street
Bates
Denver
Colo
Crystal Theatre
John D. Wilmot
Poisoned brandy claims twenty lives in Kief
A Lokal Anzeiger dispatch from Kiev reports twenty deaths in Russia after drinking poisoned brandy. The incident highlights a lethal alcohol poisoning crisis affecting residents and draws concern from regional authorities.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzieger
Kieff
Russia
Valuable Stallion Dies at Roswell Yard
The stallion owned by W. H. Long died last night at Roswell Trading Company yards from kidney disease. Valued at $500, the horse arrived ill after a 70 mile drive from Long’s ranch. Long also reports buying a car from Charlies Joyce and says his ranch now runs about six thousand sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Long
Roswell Trading Company
Mountain Man Sells Cub Bear for $25
Last week J Phelps White bought a real cub bear from a mountaineer for 25 dollars. The animal is very tame and can be petted like a domestic pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Phelps White
For Sale Lady's Ticket to Memphis
Advertises a lady's railway ticket to Memphis offered for sale through the record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady’s
Memphis
Record Office
Court Happenings in Norfleet Case and Minor Offense
Judge Pope postponed final outcomes as the Norfleet trial continued before the jury. Cora Carroll faced charges for allowing minors on premises and received a $50 fine and thirty day jail term with suspension. Newman’s appeal advanced to the supreme court as legal questions rise about constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Carroll
Byudge Pope
Icine
Pope
Supreme Court
Newman
Attack on English Writer Harris Residence at Tangier
Cast-off assault by Beni siar tribesmen on the Tangier home of Walter B. Harris the English writer aimed to capture him. The besiegers surrounded the house and wounded the guard who tried to alarm others, looted briefly, then departed without Harris being found.
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Harris
Tangier
Tangier, Mor
Walter BE
Money and Stocks Digest From New York and Chicago
Money on call 344 with mercantile paper 4 4 to Veri fies. Closing stocks show Atch pref 1603% 67 and Penna 138% So. Page 66. Sugar and grain notes include Pacific Steel and other listed firms. In Chicago wheat quotes for December and May around 1.09 and 1.10 percent. corn near 4836 and 45%. oats 29142 and 51% with pork 1150 and 13.20. lard 6.95 to 7.20. ribs 6.65 to 6.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prime Mercantile
Penna
Psfic Steel
Chicago
Albin Couple Plans Move to Chickasha Territory
Edwin J. Albin and his wife announced their move to Chickasha Indian Territory to establish their future home. Mrs. Albin, formerly Miss Gayle and daughter of Neighbor Gayle, recently married Mr. Albin in Roswell. He will work in the abstract business there.
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Edwin J. Albin
Chickasha
Indian Territory
Albin
Gayle
Roswell
Carlsbad Real Estate Man W R Allison Arrives in City
W R Allison a prominent Carlsbad real estate man arrived in the city this morning on a business trip seeking new opportunities and meetings with local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Allison
Carlsbad
Relinquishment Sale Near Mic Hiser Ranch Area
Notice lists sale of 120 acres at Hondo with price 400 dollars. Contact R. H. McCune of 121 North Main Street for details. Also mentions free admission to a music program at a Methodist church page 2.
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Methodist Church
Hondon
R. H. McCune
N. Main St
Great roping contest in bloomington and Texas events
Ellison Carroll and Clay McGonige will rope sixty steers. Carroll, new in Bloomington Oklahoma, will spend winter there and compete in San Angelo Texas December 15 16. He then heads to San Antonio for a major roping contest December 31 to January 2.
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Ellison Carroll
Clay, McGonige
J. Ellison Carroll
Bloomington
Oklahoma
San Angelo
Texas
San Antonio
West
Carroll
Clay McGun
Mrs Palmer From Paola Visits For Winter Stay
Mrs. Palmer of Paola Kansas is in town for the winter and currently lodged at the Hotel Shelby. She plans to spend the season here and enjoy local activities during her stay.
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Mrs. Palmer
Paola
Kansas
Shelby
Mrs McConnell Arrives to Visit Daughter in Roswell
Mrs. Margaret McConnell arrived yesterday to visit her daughter Mrs. Parker Earle. She will spend the winter in Roswell, staying with her daughter and enjoying the mild season in the area.
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Margaret McConnell
Parker Earle
McConnell
Roswell
L. B. Boellner Jewelers Promotes Christmas Gifts
Local jeweler L. B. Boellner advertises a range of fine Christmas presents, inviting shoppers to view seasonal selections and make timely purchases for the holiday.
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L. B. Boellner
Rockets Displayed at L. B. Boeliner Jeweler Window
An assortment of rockets is shown at L. B. Boeliner the Jeweler, with items arranged for display in the shop window. The presentation highlights festive or decorative rocket pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Boeliner, the Jeweler
New Mexico Military Institute Receives Equipment Upgrades
The New Mexico Military Institute has received nearly a thousand dollars of chemical and physical apparatus from Chicago and Indianapolis to enhance a forthcoming scientific course. A Crowell Cabinet supports demonstrations for over five hundred experiments while the chemistry lab is moved to a former kitchen room with gas hot and coal water service. The mothers of the engineering cadets survey North Spring River to prepare maps for property owners as term examinations proceed and the senior class of twelve prepares for graduation.
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New Mexico Military Institute
Chicago
Indianapolis
North Spring River
Roswell
Tailor W P Wood Joins Jaffa Prager Co Dry Goods
W P Wood formerly of Burnett County Texas and three years in Roswell tailoring accepted a position this morning in the dry goods department at Jaffa Prager Co. He will bring his mercantile experience since 1879 and hopes to make many friends and customers for the up to date store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaffa, Prager Company
W. P. Wood
Jaffa, Prager & Co
Mr. Wood
Burnett County
Texas
Roswell
Nomination and Election of Officers Set for K of P Lodge
The K of P lodge holds its officer nominations and election on Tuesday December 6 1904. A full attendance of all members is earnestly requested. C L Sherwood C C.
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K. of P. Lodge
Cemetery Meeting Tonight on South Side Improvement
All ladies interested in the improvement of the South Side Cemetery are requested to meet at Mrs. Phil Helmig's residence at 2 30 Saturday afternoon. The notice calls for local civic involvement and details a time and place for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Phil Helmig
Store to Open on Military Heights Corner
R Doyle plans a new grocery store on North Hill at the corner of Kentucky Avenue and College Board opening Monday December 5. The shop will offer groceries candies and school supplies among a full line of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea. R. Doyle
North Hill
Kentucky Avenue
College Board
Miss Bettie and Miss Maud Tannehill Entertain Miss Leonard
Miss Bettie and Miss Maud Tannehill hosted Miss Leonard at their North Main home. The event featured cards and delicate refreshments. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Lyte Tannehill, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Dilley, Dr. and Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Shelby, Miss Keller, Miss Leonard, Miss Bedell, Miss Littlefield, Miss Farris, Count L Martini-Mancini, Charles Tannehill, Dr. Bishop, Mr. Bedell, and Mr. Hanney.
Waskom Arrives in City on Morning Train
W M Waskom, cashier of the Ha german National Bank, reached the city aboard the morning train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Waskom
Hagerman National Bank
For rent for the winter five room house furnished
Renting a five room winter residence with full plumbing and both hot and cold water. Includes horse and buggy. Contact Chas Brown at 34th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
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Teluride. Colo
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Strong Ta Inc
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Ergland
China
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