Prosecution Shifts as Heney Case Moves Forward
In San Francisco Judge Lawlor postpones Anna Ruef bribery sentence to Dec 19 while Heney faces a new prosecution led by the defense withdrawal of Johnson Sullivan and Dwyer. The Carson survey debate over New Mexico boundary influences a Senate vote with a 136 to 112 result.
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San Francisco
Abraham
Lawlor
Hiram W. Johnson
I. Sullivan
J. J. Dwyer
Heney
Anna Ruef
Washington
Colorado
Okalhoma
New Mexico
Coolorado
Committee On Judiciary
Senate
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Clayton
Alabama
Bonynge
Haggett
Cook
Maggott
Noes
Adam God James Sharp Captured After Kansas City Shootout
James Sharp known as Adam God surrendered in Kansas City after a clash with police that killed five people including A J Selzer. He expressed repentance claiming he was misguided and acted in faith as he healed from gunshot wounds in both hands. His wife reacted with sorrow and disbelief.
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James Sharp
Adam God
Kansas City
Sharp
A. J. Selzer
Whitsett
Pacific Fleet Arrival Anticipated at Panama City
The Pacific fleet is expected to enter the harbor tonight or tomorrow morning. The gunboat Yorktown arrived yesterday. Panama Governor Diaz issues a proclamation urging citizens to welcome the visitors and noting a force of six to seven thousand sailors ashore in relays daily. A planned entertainment program accompanies the visit.
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Panama
Yorktown
Senor Diaz
Sharp and his followers face murder hearing
James Sharp his wife and three followers were arraigned before Justice Remley on first degree murder charges for the death of Patrolman A. O. Dalbow after a revolver battle last Tuesday. Mrs Pratt and William Engle denied guilt while Sharp and the others entered not guilty pleas.
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Kansas City
James Sharp
Remley
A. O. Dalbow
William Engle
Sharp
Belgium Declares Hog Quarantine on United States
Brussels today announced a hog quarantine prohibiting importation or transit of U S cattle sheep and hogs through Belgium due to the foot and mouth disease outbreak in America.
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Belgium
U. S
Brussels
United States
America
German freighter steamer runs aground on shore
A German freighter steamer went aground on the shore. Local coast guard and harbor pilots responded to the incident. No injuries reported as salvage operations began and authorities assessed the vessel’s status and potential repairs.
Steamer Sits Offshore with No Passengers Reported
From New York a German station reports the steamer remains in an easy position about 500 yards off shore. The crew is aboard but there are no passengers on board.
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New York
Rivers and Harbors Congress Adopts $500 Million Bond Plan
The Rivers and Harbors Congress adjourned after adopting resolutions to issue $500,000,000 in bonds for financing waterways improvements and to begin a comprehensive program of new projects. The action aims to fund a broad plan for nationwide river and harbor development.
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Washington
Congress
1000 Great Books at Little Price
Large assortment of popular copyrighted fiction and standard works priced at 65 cents each. Described as best sellers, read and discussed, selling by the dozen to individual buyers through Ingersoll Book, Stathoney & Art Co.
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Ingersoll Book
Stahhonery & Art Co
Barge Strike Hits New York Central Tugs
On December 12 the New York Central faced a 23 tug strike after the marine superintendent refused to reinstate a discharged crew who refused overtime without pay. The crews demanded twice monthly pay instead of monthly and 200 workers joined the action. Tugs handling the O Company floats on East and North rivers and harbors stayed idle.
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New York
New York Central
R. R. Marine Supt
O Company
Old Time Frontiersman Brice Dies in Kansas City
James Brice aged 76 a frontiersman who carried U S mails from Independence Missouri to Santa Fe New Mexico for fifty years died at his home in Kansas City He was born in Ireland entered the mail service in 1858 and rode the Santa Fe trail for ten years O E S to meet in regular session Tuesday night for installing officers balloting and business of importance By order of the Worthy Matron H S White Sec 4513
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Kansas City
James Brice
United States
Indepen
Dence
Santa Fe
N. M
Brice
Ireland
Coun
H. S. White
Governors Day at National Corn Show in Omaha
Governors' Day brought Gov. Brooks of Wyoming to speak on Western accomplishments and needs during the National Corn Show session in Omaha Nebraska.
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Omaha
Neb
Brooks
Wyoming
Cattle Hog and Sheep Markets Reported in Kansas City
Kansas City market report shows cattle receipts at 800 with steady tone and mixed cattle prices for southern and western stock. hogs at 4,000 with weakness of 5 to 10 cents and varied classes. sheep at 200 with steady market. additional note on Wool Market in St. Louis with firm and unchanged prices.
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Kansas City
Roswell Concert Delights With Blended Instruments
Hedgcoxe praised for blending two instruments nearly perfectly in an evening praised as artistic. Barlow impressed with The Temple Bells and Less Than the Dust by Woodford Finden. Rogers offered Mozart Who Treads the Path of Duty and Love Leads to Battle, both greeted warmly. Paylor sang Foote Irish song and Good Bye by Tosti, earning the ovation. White thanked the audience and announced Mme NordicaComing next month as club plans a short retirement to resurface later.
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Rogers
Paylor
Foote
Tosti
Oxford and Cambridge Tie in Annual Varsity Football Match
The annual association football game between Oxford and Cambridge Universities was played at the Queens Club in London today and ended in a 1 1 draw with each side scoring a goal.
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London
Oxford
Cambridge
Queens' Club
Roswell Weather Report for December 12
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico notes the 6:00 am observation with a maximum temperature of 64 and minimum 31, an average 48, no precipitation, wind from the southwest at 2 miles per hour, and cloudy conditions. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with steady temperatures. Historic comparisons show last year’s extremes were 60 and 33, while 14 years ago extremes were 74 and 10.
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Roswell
N. M
S. W
Rescued From Death After Ice Battle On Lake Erie
In Toledo Ohio on December 12 a barge crew led by Andrew Hageny was rescued after a 24 hour fight with ice sixteen miles from shore. A tug named Sheboygan reached the vessel late yesterday with Hageny his wife and two other men aboard Charles Wall. The barge had been abandoned by its tug due to heavy ice and was nearly cut in two as Sheboygan battled to reach it.
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Toledo
Ohio
Lake Erie
Andrew Hageny
Charles Wall
Harbor
Paris to Sign New Franco American Extradition Treaty
Paris reports the exchange of signatures for a new Franco American extradition treaty, largely matching the 1902 version with prior Senate modifications now resolved. The notice also notes a jeweler’s claim about reducing high jewelry prices by L. B. Boellner.
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Paris
Senate
France
L. B. Boellner
Decrease in Clearing House Reserve Report
New York December 12. The clearing house statement shows banks hold 16,899,625 more than 25 percent requirements. This reflects a 3,272,150 decrease in the proportionate reserve from last week.
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New York
Freight Hits Street Car in Chicago Heights Casualties Rise
A Michigan Central freight train crashed into a street car at the Chicago Heights crossing. One man was killed and seven passengers were injured but escaped with only minor hurts. The incident occurred in Chicago on December 12.
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Chicago
Michigan Central
Chicago Heights
Mrs J W Conn Dies After Long Illness
Mrs J W Conn aged 48 died at 6 30 PM at her home 349 East Fifth Street after a long illness dating from a Texas relocation for her health. Heart failure caused death. She was a member of the Southern M E church and a devoted wife and mother of five. Funeral from the home at 2 PM Sunday with Rev H M Smith officiating. Burial in South Side cemetery.
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J. W. Conn
East Fifth Street
Conn
Texas
M. E. Church
H. M. Smith
South Side Cemetery
DOLLS DOLLS DOLLS AT THE ANNEX
Intersole Book Stationery and Art Co advertises dolls including bisque head and ABC dolls in Sunday costumes with only leather bodies displayed at the Annex.
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Intersoll Book, Stationery & Art. Co
Notable Fashion Ad Promotes Accessories and Menswear
A vintage advertisement touts a broad range of menswear items including ties handkerchiefs suspenders hose supporters gloves suit cases traveling bags walking canes cuff buttons house slippers pajamas and upscale suits or overcoats. The copy emphasizes a comprehensive wardrobe and travel gear for gentlemen.
Ladies Accessories Sale Notice
Readable items include silk scarfs feather boas silk shawls linen handkerchiefs in boxes fancy embroidered handkerchiefs fine hose in Xmas boxes umbrellas fancy neck fixings table linens silk petticoats Navajo blankets hair ornaments bedroom skippers ribbons belts purses sofa pillows sweaters and more offered in assorted packages.
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Georgia
Ceylon
Colombo
Sperry
Presley
Apollo Club
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Thomas
Margaret Hinson
Faust
Gounod
Schilling
van de Water
Messrs. Hedgcoxe
Barlow
Water Lily
Abt
Buck
MacLarens Imperial
Try
Roswell Seed Co
St. Louis
Mr. White
Mme. Nordica
Kk and
Ches
Kodaks
Roswell Drag & Jewe Bany
U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell Lumber Co
F. C. Greening
Ceara
Stetson
Bed Room
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