War Department seeks 612 new officers for army expansion
Washington reports summarize the War Department's next fiscal year estimates totaling 189 million dollars, with 24 million for civil works and 1.5 million for army and militia support. Proposed officer additions and higher qualification standards aim to improve efficiency, while current detachments and illnesses keep many officers unavailable. The army remains 9,231 enlisted troops short, with 116,000+ enlisted and 9,231 officers in service across the U S and far seas. PRESLEY eye ear nose and throat. glasses fitted. phone 130.
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Ashington
Secretary of War
Congress
Heny
Ser
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Alaska
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Sta
Presley
Brazilian Talks on Rivers and Harbors
Washington December session of the National Rivers Harbors Congress heard prominent speakers led by Brazilian Ambassador Nabuco. Anthony Higgins former U S Senator spoke on The Atlantic's Interest in the Nation's Rivers and Harbors Policy, while James Van Cleave, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, outlined manufacturers' interest in improved waterways.
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Washington
Nabuco
National Rivers Harbors Congress
Atlantic
Anthony Higgins
United States
Delaware
James van Cleave
National Association of Manufactur
Ers
National River and Harbor Congress
Congress
O‘connell
Fairbanks
James Bryce
Samuel Gompers
Seth Low
New York
Chamberlain
Oregon
Sanders
Louisiana
Champ
Bomb Explodes in New York Tenement Hurts Dozens
A bomb blast on West Sixty third street injures more than twenty, five seriously, and causes panic as the Italian residents flee the wrecked tenement. Earlier threats had been received by many occupants. The explosion rattled buildings blocks away. Christmas trees Rosewell Seed Co.
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New York City
West Sixty-third Street
Castro of Venezuela lands in Bordeaux from Guadalupe
In Bordeaux on December 10 President Castro of Venezuela landed from the French steamer Guadalupe without incident. The Kansas City Stock Market report notes cattle hogs and sheep receipts with steady to slightly higher prices and varying ranges. A retail puff promotes jeweled back combs at L B Boellner's Jeweler and Optician.
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Bordeaux
France
Castro
Venezuela
Guadalupe
Kansas City
Roosevelt Says Wall Street Hates Him
Washington special quotes President Theodore Roosevelt saying Wall Street hates him not for denouncing railroads but for actions. He asserts no call for centralization, seeks recognized national power to supervise railroad finances and stock issues, and to require publicity with respect for legitimate secrets to resolve the corporation question.
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Roosevelt
Wall Street
Atlanta
Washington
Constitution
Africa
Congress
National Conservation Plans Forming With Governors
The National Conservation Commission began conferences with state governors to map concrete plans for conserving national natural resources. More than thirty states are represented by their chief executives, signaling broad momentum toward a unified policy.
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Washington
National Conservation Commission
Town Boys to Meet Institute in Big Football Show
Town boys face the Military Institute first team in a football game at the Institute grounds tomorrow afternoon at three. An all star ex college team will also play. Ladies admitted free to support the town boys. A small admission from men benefits the Institute athletic association. Expect a large crowd if weather stays fine.
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the Military Institute
Al-Star
Town Boys
Institute
Association
Train robbery near Spokane ends with mistaken verdict
Three men halted eastbound Great Northern No 4 near Hillyard and looted the mail car while the express car escaped detection. Fireman W Perrin saved the express car. the crew was freed and a not guilty verdict led to discharge of the prisoner amid noted local and banking family connections.
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Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Hillyard
W. Perrin
Montana
Perrin
Tey
First National Bank
New York City
Castro Aims to Settle Venezuela Quarrels in Europe
Santander Spain Dec 9 The French steamer Guadaloupe carrying President Castro of Venezuela arrived here He will travel to Bordeaux and Berlin to pursue his plan of settling Venezuela's international disputes His health is reported good.
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Santander
Spain
Guadaloupe
Castro
Venezuela
Bordeaux
Berlin
Europe
L. F. D. J. P. White Sells 3500 Coming Four Steers to Kansas Pair
The L. F. D. J. P. White outfit sells three thousand five hundred coming four year old steers to H. B. Price of Reading Kansas and C. C. Patton of Strong City Kansas for April delivery at Bovina. One of the largest sales in the territory recently. Terms are private.
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Bovina
We Want Your Chris Mass Business Curio Line Card
The message promotes a large Valley jewelry and gift shop inventory for Christmas. It highlights hand painted china and cut glass, solid gold filled watches, brooches, cuff links, scarf pins, bracelets, charms, neck chains, rings, diamond brooches, and diamond rings in all sizes and prices.
Opened Short Order Restaurant In Elk Saloon Roswell
Harry Wilson a sea cook has opened a short order eatery in the rear of the Elk Saloon owned by Jacoby and Keel. He promises top quality fare and rapid trade, buying high class groceries from Joyce Pruit Watson Finley Shepard Co. Steve Karr joins as first assistant cook and the restaurant plans expansion to dining rooms and a metropolitan eating house.
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Harry Wilson
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Jacoby & Keel
Wilson
Joyce-Pruit Company
Watson-Finley Grocery Co
Shepherd & Co
Steve Karr
Roswell
Diaz Guairro Charged With Neutrality Laws Violation
Diaz Guairro, alleged leader of Mexican revolutionists tied to Las Vegas riots, was moved from Muskogee Oklahoma to San Antonio Texas for trial on neutrality law charges after a mob attack on a mail train near Las Vegas.
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Muskogee
Okla
Diaz Guairro
Las Vegas
Mexico
San Antonio
Texas
Marshal Styler
Aftermath of Religious Fanatics Affair in Kansas City
Louis Pratt and Patrolman Mullane died after a battle with police. Sargent Clark A J Seldon remained wounded but stable while James Sharp remained at large. The confrontation, described as a bloody siege, left four dead and several others wounded.
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Kansas City
Louis Pratt
Mullane
Sargeant Clark
A. J. Seldon
James Sharp
Lilley Subpoenaed Over Campaign Fraud Allegations
Representative George L. Lilley governor elect of Connecticut faces a subpoena alleging violation of the corrupt practices law. The complaint claims he or agent Col Mullane distributed money to Waterbury saloon keepers to influence voters and financed club expenses. Lilley’s sworn returns reportedly omit these expenditures while opponents claim larger campaign spending.
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New Haven
Conn
George L. Lilley
Connecticut
Lilley
Col
Mullane
Waterbury
A. S. Robertson
Pall bearer for Lincoln struck by apoplexy in House
General Henry G. Worthington formerly Nevada congressman and Lincoln pallbearer collapsed from apoplexy on the House floor and was rushed to the cloak room in critical condition. Separately the case before the District Supreme Court debated free speech rights and injunctions tied to the Buck Co. Do Don't Patronize list and a St. Louis product sale.
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Washington
Henry G. Worthington
Congress
Nevada
Abraham Lincoln
Federation
St. Louis
Bucks Company
Davis Found Not Guilty in Murder Charge
After thirteen hours of deliberation the jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Charles E. Davis accused of murdering Dr. Frederick T. Austin on September 2, in Omaha.
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Davis
Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Frederick T. Austin
Parsons & Son Brokers advertisement overview
Parsons and Son Brokers advertise legal and notary services, expert accountants, typewriting and stenography, and broad loan and property services. They claim to offer all money to loan and property for sale, rent, or exchange across the Pecos Valley, positioning as the only labor agency there.
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Pecos Valley
Senate to Take Up the Brownsville Affair
Senator Lodge announced he would speak on the Brownsville affair on Wednesday. The Senate agreed to adjourn until Monday.
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Washington
Lodge
Brownsville
Senate
Expert Painting and Paper Hanging Services Offered
Local advert announces expert painting and paper hanging by Roswell Lumber Co. contact F C Greening for estimates. Specializes in sign and scenic work with phone number 14 and business address 4016.
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Roswell Lumber Co
F. C. Greening
Parker Leads Major Labor Appeal Case
Washington delegates including Alton B. Parker and leaders of the American Federation of Labor argued against the Buck Stove and Range Company in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. The dispute stems from an injunction issued by Judge U S. Weather Bureau. Local weather notes from Roswell show a clear day with a 61 degree high and 29 degree low.
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Washington
Alton B. Parker
American Federation of Labor
Buck Stove and Range Company
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Christmas Trees in a Train Wreck Near Rosin a Train Wreck
A west bound North Coast Limited near McKenzie North Carolina derailed from a broken rail. With over 200 aboard the train rolled down a ten foot embankment at fifty mph. Five passengers were seriously hurt but none fatally. Eight babies aboard escaped unharmed.
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Bismark
N. C
North Coast Limited
McKenzie
Here
Rueff Jury Deliberating with No Verdict Yet
San Francisco date reports the Rueff jury has deliberated for over twenty one hours since yesterday afternoon with no verdict. Attorneys say the extended time raises the possibility of a hung jury as Rueff awaits the jury's decision.
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Rueff
San Francisco
Dolls on display at the Annex Ingersoll shop
Sunday scene at the Annex shows dolls in leather bodies and bisque heads, including ABC dolls, advertised with Sunday clothes on and ready for purchase at Ingersoll Book Stationery & Art Co.
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Ingersoll Book, Stationery & Art. Co
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Missouri
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Kipling
Daniel
Chains and
Kodaks
Roswell Drug & Jewelry Ompany
Well Seed Co
the Elk Restaurant
T. Market
Lincoln
Tion
North Main
Parsons & Son Brokers
Parsons
Alton Parer
U. S. Weather Bureau
Marvelous Escapes
Payton Drug, Book & Stationery Company
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