Roswell Sees Major Public Building Boom Delays Likely
The Roswell construction surge totals about 225000 for four major projects the county courthouse and jail the high school the Gilkeson hotel and the Citizens National Bank plus many smaller jobs. About eighty workers are on the big sites with more joining as work progresses and winter demand keeps a steady pace.
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Roswell
County Court House
Gilkeson
Citizens National Bank
City of
Lyon & Axtell
Court House
Johnson Defends Green Front Arrest Details
Roswell New Mexico December 10 1910 Deputy Johnson requests space to present his side regarding the Green Front Cold Drink stand arrest and says a prior article misrepresented him as an officer. He explains he arrested Alejandro Barela for hay theft and was investigating another day theft when he encountered further duties.
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Johnson
Egard
Green Front
Roswell, N. M
Roswell Daily Record
Alejandro Barela
Roswell Hopes for Restored Roswell Vaughn Auto Mail Route
Delegate Andrews reports progress with the Postmaster General on reestablishing the Roswell to Vaughn automobile mail route. He notes the matter is before Washington and expresses hope for a favorable outcome, though approval may take months due to slow government machinery.
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Roswell
Vaughn
Andrews
Roswell-Vaughn
Washington
City Clerk Sets Requisition Rules for City Goods
From this date all city goods must be on signed requisition by the City Clerk. Water and sewer department items require requisition from the department Superintendent. No accounts will be allowed unless these conditions are met. G. M. Williams, City Clerk.
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Water and Sewer Department
G. M. Williams
Kansas City Stock Market Cattle Hog Rates Dec 10
Kansas City reports cattle receipts of 1000 with 200 southern. market steady. Native steers fetch 1.75 to 6.75, southern steers 4.25 to 3.50, southern cows 3.00 to 4.50, native cows and heifers 2.75 to 6.00, stockers 3.75 to 5.25, bulls 3.40 to 5.00, calves 4.00 to 8.25, western cattle 4.25 to 5.50, western cows 2.75 to 5.75. Hog receipts 3000 up 10 cents. bulk 7.65 to 7.70, heavy 7.65 to 7.75, packers 7.65 to 7.75, light 7.60 to 7.70. Sheep receipts none.
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Kansas City
Wood Market Prices In St Louis Territory And Western Mediums
Wood is ready with Territory and western mediums quoted at 21 22, fine mediums at 17 19, and other grades at 12 13. Prices listed for December 10 in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Serious Hindu Muslim fighting in Calcutta escalates
Serious fighting between Hindus and Mohammedans in Calcutta began last night and continued this morning. Several killed and many injured as troops deployed. A Maxim gun was used after Hindu protests against the approaching Mohammedan festival involving cow sacrifice.
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Calcutta
India
Best ranch property in the county title trust ad
An advertisement urges readers to visit for ranch property listings under the Title Trust Co. in the county. It invites interested buyers to explore available ranch holdings and services offered by the company.
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Trust Co
Population of United States and states in latest census
The census reports the total U S population at 93 402 151 including territories and DC excluding the Philippines and Panama Canal zone. Continental U S rises to 91 972 266 with a 21 percent ten year increase. Georgia Montana Washington and Wisconsin show notable gains.
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Washington, D. C
United States
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Pacific Possessions
Panama Canal Zone
Guam
Samoa
Georgia
Montana
Washington
Wisconsin
Public trial opens against Kotoku and 25 plotters in Tokyo
In Tokio on December 10 the public trial began in the supreme court for Dentoro Kotoku and twenty five associates charged with plotting against the life of the Japanese emperor. Kotoku, identified as the plot leader, formerly worked for a Tokio newspaper and once lived in the United States.
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Tokio
Japan
Dentoro Kotoku
Supreme Court
Kotoku
United States
Miss Willy Wins Again In Roswell Orator Contest
Miss Lela Willy repeats as Roswell High School orator winner advancing to territorial contest at Las Vegas during the New Mexico Educational Association meeting. The final was held at the Christian church with a large audience and high merit performances from all speakers.
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Roswell
Christian Church
Lela Willy
New Mexico Educational Association
Las Vegas
Willy
Anarchists Face Death Sentence Fear in San Francisco Case
Police describe all accused as anarchists in a case tied to a political organization headquartered in San Francisco. Authorities believe the death sentence will be returned, signaling a severe legal outcome amid a charged political environment.
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San Francisco
Explosion at Western Canada Collieries Mine Kills and Traps
Bellevue Alberta December 10 Thirty men removed from Western Canada Collieries mine after gas explosion entombed forty five. Ten dead and severely burned. Eighteen rescued alive, later more bodies recovered. Known dead total twenty seven. four survivors believed in upper workings.
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Bellevue
Alberta
Western Canada
Justice Harlan Celebrates 33 Years On Supreme Court
Washington D C December 10 John Marshall Harlan presiding justice marks the end of thirty three years on the Supreme Court a record matched by only three predecessors Chief Justice Marshall Stephen J Field and Joseph Story with longer tenures.
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Washington, D. C
John Marshall Harlan
Supreme Court of the United States
John Marshall
Stephen J. Field
Joseph Story
Harlan
Two Rolls of Films Burned at the Armory
A fire alarm at nine last night reported two rolls of film ignited in the picture machine box at the Armory. One reel rested against hot apparatus, the inflammable rolls burned, but the metal box contained the fire. The department used chemicals to extinguish the flames.
Home Talent Oratorical Contest Draws Praise and Funds
Three-judge panel evaluated compositions and delivery with equal weight. Winners included Lela Willy for The Home of the Soul with four firsts and two seconds, Irene Murray for The Call of the West, and Lloyd Franzen for Optimism. The event featured North’s music program and raised 326 to fund Las Vegas travel for the top contestant.
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Home of the Soul
Lela Willy
Call of the West
Irene Murray
Lloyd Franzen
Curtis Hill
James Williams
Charles Aydelott
Miss North
Las Vegas
Lela ‘Willy
Ultimatum to Railroad Engineers Emerges in Chicago
Warren C. Stone arrives in Chicago with an ultimatum for railroad managers as 33 000 western engineers push for a fifteen percent wage rise. Railroads counter with eight percent and plan to seek Erdman Act arbitration when talks resume Monday.
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Chicago
Warren C. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Nine Arrests in November Misreported in Council Record
The Record notes a correction to a city council report stating there were nine arrests in November for drunkenness, not nine total arrests. The correction specifies four drunkenness arrests and five for other charges, adjusting the earlier count.
Roswell Urges Reinstatement of Auto Stage Line
City Marshal Roy Wooster received a letter from Congressman Hubbard of West Virginia stating he is acting on Wooster’s request to reinstate the Roswell Vaughn auto stage line. Hubbard, a longtime Wooster friend, works with Delegate Andrews who hopes for success.
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Roy Wooster
W. P. Hubbard
West Virginia
Mr. Wooster
Delegate Andrews
Andrews
Congressman Hubbard
Marshal Wooster
Etacol
Iowa
Yearger Funeral for James Year Will Be Held Tomorrow
The funeral of the late James Year will be held at ten o'clock tomorrow morning from the Dilley Parlors. Burial will be at South Side Cemetery.
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James Yeaser
Dilley
South Silde Cemetery
For Sale or Exchange Fine Car Age Horse 16 Hands
Auction note describes a coal black four year old horse of 1300 pounds, gentle and well bred for family use. Price 300 dollars. Seeks mares in exchange. Contacts Clarence Allery or Louis Keel at Roswell Trading Co. 13.
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Clarence Allery
Louis Keel
Roswell Trading Co
For Sale Hand Painted and Plain White China
For sale hand painted china and plain white china for decorating. Located at 306 North Penn. Call 5273913 for details. Daily Record continues with all the news.
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N. Penn
the Daily Record
Refugee crisis and border unrest near El Paso
El Paso reports say hundreds of Mexican families seek refuge on the Texas side as Ojinaga and other border towns face insurgent threats. Five hundred insurgents ultimatum to Ojinaga’s mayor calls for surrender and cross border safety. Federal troops hold Carrera while insurgents advance toward Pedernales and Rancho with about 300 armed men drawn by a call for an honest ballot amid fear of anarchy.
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el Paso
Texas
Luther Ellsworth
United States
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Marfa
Big Ben
Ojinaga
Mulatos
Chihuahua
Mexico
Carrera
Santa Isabel
Pedernales
Associated Press
Rancho
Madero
Christmas Gift Idea From L B Boellner Jeweler
A note from L B Boellner Jeweler at 3912 advertises Christmas gift options as a standout selection for the holiday season. The call is directed to City Livery No. 9 for cab service.
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L. B. Boellner
Jeweler
Jury Convicts in Murder Case Recommends Clemency
The jury found Ed Barnard and Connie Prather guilty of second degree murder in David Windsor's death on July 25 and recommended clemency. They deliberated about 22 hours. Durham was acquitted on a liquor license charge. Court today hears Vollie Musgrave for stealing two mares.
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Ed Barnard
Connie Prather
David P. Windsor
Plains
T. L. Durham
Vollie Musgrave
Staling
Breeb Hurst
Dexter
Secretary Kirby Returns From Chicago Show
J. S. Kirby, secretary of the Roswell Commercial Club, returned from Chicago after managing the Roswell exhibit at the Land and Irrigation Exposition begun November 14. He stayed on duty throughout the event, feeling the show was a great success and beneficial for Roswell.
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J. S. Kirby
Roswell
W. W. Elliott Visits Dexter for Printing
W. W. Elliott arrived in Dexter today to discuss business with Best Jop Printing The Record.
Roswell Weather Summary Reports Clear, Mild Temp Trend
Roswell New Mexico observed 6:00 a.m. local report shows yesterday's high 77 and low 35 with mean 56 and clear weather. Nineteen-eighteen era extremes record 71 high and 8 low. forecast calls for fair tonight and Sunday with little temperature change.
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Roswell
N. M
Rosweli
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Miss Willy
Lot
Girls’ High School Glee Club
High School
Palace
Co. L. Ballard
Ernest Best
Bever
Valley Optical Kompany
Price & Co
Roswell Gas & Electric Co
McCain Drug CO
Justice Harlan
Armory
L. M. Peele
Mr. Troutman
W. A. Dunn
J. E. Rhea
Will Robinson
W. C. Buchly
R. Roads
Hubbard
Yearger
Kirby
W. W. Elliott
U. S&s
Daniel Drug CO
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