National Conservation Congress Address Calls for Immediate Inland Waterways Plan
President Roosevelt welcomes Taft and state leaders to Washington and urges rapid action on a nationwide resource inventory. He backs a comprehensive inland waterways plan, immediate construction of approved projects, and unity among states and national groups to secure prosperity and curb waste.
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Washington
Rosevelt
National Conservation Congress
Taft
National Conservation Commission
United States
White House
Congress
Bloody clash ends with deaths in religious fanatic siege
In Kansas City a confrontation between Louis Pratt and followers and police left Pratt wounded, his 13 year old daughter Lulu dead and Officer Albert Dalbow killed. Two other officers injured, with John Sharp at large. Mrs. Pratt described the group's movement and firearms use as they fled the house boat toward the river.
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Kansas City
Louis Pratt
Adam-God
General Hospital
Pratt
Lulu
Albert C. Dalbow
John Snarp
Elijah II
A. J. Selzer
We Want Your Christmas Business In The Valley
An advertisement extols the Roswell Drug and Jewelry Company's holiday offer with a wide range of hand painted china cut glass watches brooches rings and other gold filled items plus Kodak cameras priced from one to twenty dollars. It is followed by a political passage urging expert national planning for waterway development forest protection and coordinated river and forest management without delay.
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Southern Commercial Congress
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Friends of Waterway Improvements
United States
Appalachian
White Mountain
Parsons & Son Brokers Advertise Wide Services
Parsons and Son Brokers offer legal and notary work, expert accounting, typewriting and stenography, and money to loan. They list property for sale, rent, or exchange across the city and claim to be the Pecos Valley’s only labor agency. They pledge to obtain or reveal anything you need.
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Pecos Valley
Wary travelers end street meetings after Kansas City clash
A couple returning from Canada built a house boat and floated down the Missouri while preaching in various towns. Pursued by officers aiming to seize their children, they traveled armed for months. Kansas City police chief Ahren said yesterday's bloody incident ends street meetings in the city.
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Sharp
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Minnesota
Canada
Ahren
Hale Elected Republican Senate Leader and Steering Head
Washington December 9 A largely attended Republican caucus of senators unanimously elected Senator Hale to chair the Republican caucus and Steering Committee, succeeding the late Senator Allison. Taft and Cannon announced an agreement to convene Taft with Ways and Means Committee Republicans tomorrow for a joint statement.
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Washington
Hale
Allison
Senate
Taft
Cannon
House Committee of Ways and Means
Do not delay in buying Christmas presents
An advertisement urging immediate purchase of Christmas gifts from Harry Morrison. The copy emphasizes deciding what to want and buying now before it is too late, warning against waiting.
Sullivan Sues Wife for Divorce in Rhode Island
Former heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan files for divorce from his wife alleging infidelity. The couple married in 1883 and is said to reside in Centerville Rhode Island. A brief classified notice follows offering painting and paper hanging services with Roswell Lumber Co. contact.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Centerville
R. I
Roswell Lumber Co
F. C. Greening
Boyd Buying Pipe to Carry Gas to Dayton
Dayton resident Joe J. Boyd traveled to Roswell to purchase two inch pipe for piping Dayton Gas and Oil Company gas to Dayton. The six inch casing leaks at joints due to coarse threads, requiring removal and replacement with two inch pipe. Boyd notes his son injured in a past horse accident is recovering. Quaker Quartet concert slated for Dec 19 at M E Church South under Woman's Mission and Military Institute, with Edwin Southers humorist, Stanley Krebs, L W Ford, and John Temple Graves billed. Also Ad for Bisque heads A B C Dolls and Enosroll Book Co. items.
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Joe J. Boyd
Dayton
Roswell
Dayton Gas & Oil Company
Mr. Boyd
M. E. Church
South
Woman‘s Home Mission Society
The
Military Institute
Edwin “Cyclone
Southers
Stanley L. Krebs
L. W. Ford
John Temple Graves
Death of Mrs C M Murrell in Elida
Mrs C M Murrell aged 28 wife of Dr Murrell died at 1230 last night of tuberculosis. Funeral will be held in Elida. Roswell weather report notes 54 max 25 min mean 40 with no precipitation and generally fair forecast for tonight and Thursday. Comparisons show extreme highs and lows from prior years.
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Elida
C. M. Murrell
U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
Canyon City wreck victims Nelson and Holstein improving
News from Amarillo hospital says Bar ney Nelson the conductor and C. C. Holstein the fireman from the Canyon City wreck are resting easily. Holstein expects to stay two to three weeks before returning home while Nelson’s condition remains dangerous.
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Canyon City
Amarillo Hospital
Holstein
Nelson
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Conservation Commission
Vance
Great Engineering Societies
Nat
Ional Rivers and Harbors Congress
Inland Waterways Commission
Commission
Adam
Eve
Mary
Morrison Bros.’ Store
Morrison Bros
Morrison Bros. & Co
Kodaks
Roswell Drug & Jewelry Company
North Main
Parsons & Son Brokers
Parsons
Sle
Dr.price
Harry Morrison
Boyd
Ineersoll Book, Stationery & Art. Co
Amax
Presley
Sye
Nelson and Holstein
Barney Nelson
C. C. Holstein
Allery Furniture Co
Ambulance Service
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