Postmaster Hitchcock Reports Postal Deficit Shrinks
Washington December 11. The Post Office Department reduced its annual deficit from 17.5 million to 5.85 million for the year ending June 30. The report credits efficiency gains and service expansion, noting 1500 new post offices and 515 rural routes, plus thousands of new employees and higher salaries tied to performance. Hitchcock urges higher rates for second class mail and outlines plans for postal savings banks trials and parcel post extensions on rural routes.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Frank H. Hitchcock
Postal Service
Hitchcock
Department
Union
Congress
Executive Departments
Post Office Department
Civil Service
Elks Meeting in Roswell Tonight
Roswell Lodge No 969 B P O Elks holds regular meeting Tuesday evening December 13 with lodge opening at 7:30 and business of importance announced by F C Hunt E R.
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Elks
Roswell Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
F.C. Hunt
E. R
Inspector Says Auto Mail Route To Be Restored
Hon W H Andrews reports a Postmaster General interview about Roswell auto mail. a special inspector will be sent to Roswell to resolve cancellations due to a bad report. W A Hawkins of Rock Island railroads supports reestablishment. Chamber of Commerce may pass a resolution. Nathan Jaffa and wife depart for Washington to press the matter.
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Roswell
W. A. Hawkins
Rock Island Railroad
el Paso
Chamber of Commerce
Nathan Jaffa
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Mrs. Sarah M. Brown Dies After Illness in Roswell
Mrs. Sarah Mildred Brown aged 63 died at 5 30 Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. L B Tannehill on N Pennsylvania avenue following a brief illness from pneumonia. Born in Independence Missouri she spent her life there before coming to spend winter with daughters in Roswell. Survived by two brothers Buck Kelly and J H Kelly a sister Mrs L P Norfleet and nine children seven living Frank R Brown Claude Brown Miss Matilda D Brown and the three named with two in other cities. Funeral held at the Tannehill home this afternoon and body to be taken to Independence Missouri for burial. Mrs Moss of Denver will remain in Roswell for extended visit.
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Sarah Mildred Brown
Independence
L. B. Tannehill
J. L. Leonard
Kansag City
James T. Brown
F. B. Moss
Denver
Brown
Roswell
Buck Kelly
Los Angeles
Jj. H. Kelly
Leeds
L. P. Norfleet
Higginsville
Frank R. Brown
Cristobal
Panama
Claude Brown
Kansas City
Matilda D. Brown
P. T. Ramsey
Dr. Brown
Moss
Kansas City Stock Market Cattle and Hog Prices Rim Higher
Cattle receipts 15000 with 1000 south ern, market steady to ten cents lower. Native steers 4.50 to 6.75, southern steers 4.25 to 5.60, southern cows 3.00 to 4.50, native cows and heifers 2.75 to 5.75, stockers 3.75 to 5.25, bulls 3.50 to 5.00, calves 4.00 to 8.25, western stock 4.25 to 5.60, western cows 2.75 to 4.75. Hog receipts 8000, market steady to five cents higher. bulk 7.65 to 7.75. Sheep receipts 10000, market steady. muttons 3.50 to 4.25, lambs 5.25 to 6.40, fed wethers 3.50 to 5.00, fed western ewes 3.25 to 3.90.
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Kansas City
King George Scarf Pins At Boellner's Jewelry
A handful of King George scarf pins remain at L. B. Boellner's jewelry shop located at 3912. Aimed at collectors, the pins feature period design and historical appeal for shoppers seeking a small cultural keepsake.
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King George
L. B. Boellner
the Jeweler
Banks of the U S Show Peak Growth in 1910 Report
The comptroller of the currency presents a sweeping review of 1910 banking, noting that national, state, savings, and trust institutions total about 27 000 banks with deposits near 16 billion dollars. Loans and discounts top 12 billion. clearings reach 169 billion for the year with the New York association handling 60 percent. Four national bank failures occurred amid 18 insolvent estates settled, while net earnings for 7 900 banks exceed 154 million and dividends paid surpass 105 million. The report argues for voluntary liquidation of weak banks to protect depositors and stabilize the system.
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Currency Bureau
United States
Clearing House
Kansas City
Houston
Greensburg
Pennsylvania
Fremont
Neb
Franklin
Colorado Springs
Colo
Vicksburg
Miss
Murray
Fire damages Tammany Hall Wigwam in New York
A blaze partly destroyed the Tammany Hall Wigwam in New York. Fire was largely due to water damage from the flames said to have started by a lighted cigar left in the hall’s boxes or gallery after a dance last night. Estimated damage is 25000 dollars.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Ranch Property Ad From Title Trust Co
An encouragement to view ranch property listed by the Title Trust Co. The note invites readers to visit and inspect the best ranch property in the county.
Hunter Feagle Arrested in Johnson County Murders
Kansas City dispatch reports John Feable a hunter and trapper living near the Bernhart farm was arrested on murder charges tied to the killings of Mrs. Emily Bernhart, George Bernhart, her son Thomas Moran and James Graves. Feable’s conflicting statements and a bloody pair of overalls found in his home shape the investigation. Funeral services for the victims are planned today.
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Kansas City
John Feable
Bernhard
Johnson County
Kansas
Emily Bernhart
George Bernhart
Thomas Moran
James Graves
Bernhart
Feagle
John Feagle
Boundary dispute with Texas to be settled in New Mexico statehood act
Washington December 9. The boundary line between New Mexico and Texas will be fixed by law as New Mexico seeks statehood. A White House conference with Senators Bailey Culberson and Stevenson Delegate Andrews and John V Farwell discussed the Clark survey of 1859 and 1860. Taft will urge congressional action to recognize that survey as the boundary.
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Washington
New Mexico
Texas
White House
Bailey and
Culberson
Stevenson
Andrews
John V. Farwell
Chicago
Farwell
Capitol
Texas Panhandle
Statehood
Taft
Congress
Taft Nominates Chief Justice and Commerce Court Members
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Chief Justice Edward White and four associate justices for the Supreme Court. He also named seven judges for the new commerce court and two Interstate Commerce Commission members. Nominations include Willis Van Deventer and Joseph Rucker Lamar with Knapp Archbold Hunt Carland Mack named for terms varying from one to five years. The court balance becomes three Republicans and two Democrats. Edward White confirmed as Chief Justice. Lehmann named solicitor general. Lorimer charges deemed not proven by the Senate subcommittee.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Douglass White
Louisiana
Willis Vandeventer
Wyoming
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Georgia
New Court of Commerce
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robert W. Archbold
United States
Middle District
Pennsylvania
William H. Hunt
Court of Customs Appeals
District of
Montana
John Emmett Carland
South Dakota
Julian W. Mack
Linois
B. S. Meyers
Wisconsin
C. C. McChord
Kentucky
Knapp
Senator Rockrell
Missouri
New Commerce Court
Carland
Commerce Court
Edward Douglass White
Frederick W. Lehmann
Lloyd W. Bowers
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Fighting Over The Estate Of Lucky Baldwin
Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turnbull contests two ninths of the eleven million dollar Baldwin estate in Los Angeles court. The 17 year old claimant’s birth cert lists Lilian A. Ashley and Elias Jackson Baldwin as parents. Executors state a common law marriage dispute blocks distribution.
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Los Angeles
Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turnbull
E. J
Lucky”) Baldwin
Riven
Superior Court
Lillian A. Ashley
Elias Jackson Baldwin
Ashley
Baldwin
H. A. Unruh
Democrats Condemn Constitution in Majority Counties
Democrats in a majority of counties that have held conventions condemn the proposed constitution and name delegates to the Santa Fe territorial Democratic convention on December 17. Party leaders doubt the 17th meeting will make the issue a party matter, with some leaders supporting the constitution and preferring voter choice on approval.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
Roswell Weather Report December Roswell NM
Roswell New Mexico observed weather at 6:00 am with yesterday’s high 59 and low 32, mean 46, no precipitation, wind north at 7 mph and partly cloudy skies. Forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday.
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Roswell
N. M
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Cobras Island
W. H. Andrews
E. A. Cahoon
Sarah M. Brown
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