Roosevelt Urges Early Statehood for New Mexico and Arizona
The message urges immediate admission of New Mexico and Arizona as separate states at the current Congress session. It highlights strong territorial votes for two states and stresses orderly governance, currency reform, and stronger federal control of railroads and interstate commerce, with emphasis on public accountability and wage worker protections.
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Arizona
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
United States
Conductor Nelson Paralyzed After Canyon City Wreck
News from Amarillo reports Bar ney Nelson conductor of the Plain view branch train in a very serious condition. He is paralyzed and may die, making him the third victim of the wreck near Canyon City. Alberts and Gossett travel to Amarillo for the investigation after the Sunday disaster.
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Amarillo
Barney Nelson
Plainview
Canyon City
Christmas Gift Buying Urgency Advised
Readers urged to decide on desired gifts and purchase early to avoid missing out during the holiday season. The notice emphasizes not delaying purchases and avoiding last minute regrets.
Don’t delay you can get it now of Harry Morrison
A brief notice announces availability of a work titled Don’t delay you can get it now of Harry Morrison. The compact item names the author and signals a quick release or sale without additional context.
Tragedy near Garcia ranch ends with double killings
Report from Trinidad Colorado on December 8 details a posse pursuit related to the Garcia murders. Martinez, a jailed and pardoned man, abducted the seventeen year old Garcia girl and, when cornered twenty miles east of the ranch, shot her then killed himself. The posse delivered the girl's body to her former home.
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Trinidad
Colo
Garcia
Martinez
Garcia Ranch
Posse
Territorial
Santa Fe
President nominates wide range of government appointees
Washington reports that the President sent a long slate of nominations to the Senate for all branches of government. Senators Aldrich and Rep. Payne announced the joint session and the President promised a written reply. The reading began in both chambers, with galleries filled and members seated, as the Forestry Bureau illustrated its work in an elaborate appendix.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Senate Committee
Rep. Payne
House Committee
House
Forestry Bureau
Parsons and Son Brokers Offer All-Labor Services
The firm lists phones 65 and 44 at 215 North Main, Parsons and Son Brokers offering legal and notary work, expert accounting, typewriting and stenography, loans, and property for sale, rent, or exchange. They claim to be the only labor agency in the Pecos Valley and promise to obtain or explain anything needed.
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Congress
Pecos Valley
Herman BilIik reprieved from hanging to January 29
Springfield December 7 Herman Billik sentenced to death in Chicago on next Friday has been reprieved until January 29 by acting governor L Y Sherman due to Gov Deneen being at Washington. Frances E Hinkley says new evidence will vindicate and free the defendant.
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Springfield
Herman Billik
Chicago
L. Y. Sherman
Widow of R G Ingersoll Wins $100000 Lawsuit
Washington December 7 The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Mrs Eva A Ingersoll widow of the late Robert G Ingersoll against Joseph Coram and others The suit centered on a claim of 100000 for services rendered by her husband in breaking the will of Montana millionaire Andrew Davis before his death.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Ingersoll
Eva A. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Joseph Coram
Andrew Davis
Mon
Dr Presley Entices Fort Worth Telegram Subscriptions
Eye and ear doctor announces services for glasses and ENT work. Nellie Hoery and Nora Hicks from Fort Worth canvass for Telegram subscriptions in the city. Also offers expert painting and paper hanging with contract estimates and scenic work. contact via phone or Roswell Lumber Co. F. C. Greening. 4016.
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Presley
Nellie Hoery
Nora Hicks
Fort Worth
City
Roswell Lumber Co
F. C. Greening
Roswell Weather Report and Holiday Gift Ad Featured
Local Roswell forecast shows fair tonight and Wednesday with no precipitation and a stationary temperature trend. The morning observation notes a max of 49, min 20, mean 34 with 0 precipitation, plus historical extremes and a 1907 high of 74 and 1905 low of 16. Also advertises a Valley shop with a large hand painted china line, cut glass, watches, jewelry, silverware, Kodak items priced $1 to $20.
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Roswell
Swedish vice-consul Ekstromer dies by suicide
St. Louis reports Swedish vice-consul Charles A Ekstromer consumed prussic acid to end his life. The incident follows a past controversy with federal officials after which he was briefly removed and later reinstated. Authorities cite possible conflicts with superiors in the consular service as a contributing factor.
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St. Louis
Charles A. Ekstromer
Roosevelt
Fed
Eral
Consar
Closing Session of the Southern Congress
Washington December session closes with a map meeting where President Roosevelt and Taft will speak. Morning speakers include W. E. Fickles and Dr. C. W. Hayes Chief of the Geological Survey and D. T. Tompkins.
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Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
National Conservation Commission
Roosevelt
Taft
W. E. Fickles
C. W. Hayes
Geological Survey
D. T. Tompkins
Troops Stay in Cuba Through April After Cabinet Decision
A shift in Cuba withdrawal plans extends the final troop pullout from January 28 to April. The gradual withdrawal aligns with the new administration and keeps forces available for any immediate outbreak during the government change.
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Washington
Cuba
Called O E S Meeting For Officer Election
The O E S announces a called meeting tonight at 7 30 for the election of officers for the coming year. A dispensation by the Grand Matron allows out of time election. A full attendance is requested by the Worthy Matron.
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Sett
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Sweden
Ors Aennes
White House
OIL Properties Sold
Gallopilis
Ohio
Chesapeake Oil & Gas Co
Richardson Oil & Gas Co
Jacob W. Erdmann
Patterson
N. J
Claud C. Holstein
Wm. Alberts
Jess Gossett
Harry Morrison
North Main
Parsons & Son Brokers
Parsons
Cate
R. G. Ingersoll
Tana Millionaire
Roswell Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
Inia
Tion
Claud Hobbs
U. Ss. Weather Bureau
MAS Business
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Kodaks
Ekstremer
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Allery Furniture Co
Ambulance Service
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