Survey Complete Roswell to Lubbock Line Progress
Surveyors Lusk and Gragg report the Roswell to Lubbock railroad line is complete and permanent with curves located. Grading will start here before year end as promoter Kennedy pushes contracts for twenty miles of groundwork.
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Ewing Lusk
Archie Gragg
Pecos River
Lubbock
Roswell
Pecos
Altus & el Paso
Texas Line
Ewing L. Lusk
Rodman
Archié Gragg
Texas
Edward Kennedy
Roswell East
Robbers Dismantle Elfahlfa Bank Safe Near McAlester
Robbers dismantled the safe of the First National Bank at Elfalfla Oklahoma about 20 miles north of McAlester early today and escaped with about $15000. Doctor Presley advertises ear nose and throat services with glasses fitted and phone number.
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McAlester
Okla
First National Bank
Elfalfla
Oklahoma
Here
Presley
Water Project Advances Through Main Street Pipe Laying
Roswell expects its water plant and sewer system to be in service by March 1 as Glen & Rich complete the Main Street water pipe. One six of the sewer remains to be laid and inspectors will verify work with minimal engineer penalties. The August-start contract gives six months to finish, and Main Street’s piping marks the final major run in the townwide system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Glenn
Glen & Rich
Main Street
Insurgent Gardner Loses Motion In House Proceedings
The insurgent Gardner’s motion was defeated 146 to 134. He offered an amendment removing a demand for information from the Secretary of State and proposing evicted members report on revising rules. A point of order paused the ruling. the Speaker’s decision was upheld 149 to 136. Gardner then had the resolution laid on the table 37 to 42, killing the proposition. Senate adjourns for Christmas from Dec 19 to Jan 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Secretary of State For Information
President Roosevelt Defends Panama Purchase in Senate
The President releases a detailed statement denying wrongdoing in the Panama Canal property purchase and urges that Joseph Pulitzer be prosecuted for libel by the government. He defends the openness of the transaction and asserts no private interest influenced the government's actions. The message includes stockholders lists and proceedings from the French Panama Company. The note ends with an unrelated advertisement about a store opening daily through Christmas.
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Joseph Pulitzer
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
United States
Indianapolis
the News
Delaven ‘Smith
Smith
New York
the World
Pulitzer
Congress
Road and sewer work progress and costs in Roswell
Pecos to Missouri water line now covers about thirteen miles with ten miles remaining mostly south of Alameda Street or east of the railroad. Sewer extension has five and a half miles laid with about a mile to finish. The project has cost more than expected and two miles of water pipe plus part of the sewer may be cut from the original plan. The water power plant is nearly complete and ready for use. We thank Roswell friends for support during our bereavement for J. W. Conn and family. Wool market in St Louis shows firmer prices for various grades. Also an advertisement touts 1000 Great Books at 65 cents each from Ingersoll Book Co.
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Main‘s Street
Pecos
Missouri
Alameda Street
No New Rules for the Present Representatives
The House at Washington on December 15 called the roll to discharge the foreign affairs committee from further consideration of the rules and to request the Secretary of State for a statement about whether information exists on whether the British House of Commons appointed a committee to report on changing its rules. The resolution would be considered by the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gardner
Mass
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Cone
Sec
House of Commons
House
Christmas Jewelry and Gift Goods Sale Ad
We offer the largest line of hand painted china and cut glass in the valley. Solid gold and filled watches brooches cuff links scarf pins bracelets charms neck chains and rings. Diamond brooches diamond rings all sizes and prices. All silverware toilet cases and Kodak items from $1 to $20.
Annual Sale of St Andrews Guild at Dr Beeson’s
The St Andrews Guild Episcopal annual sale is set for Thursday December 17 at 2 PM at Dr Beeson’s residence at corner 4th and Penn Ave. The event features useful and artistic articles and invites everyone to attend. The OES will hold regular session tonight to install officers and conduct important business.
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St. Andrews‘ Guild
Episcopal
H. S. White
ST. Andrews Guild
DR. Beeson
Corner 4Th and
Penn
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Kennedy
Elida
Tarbbock
Altus
Xmias
Pecos Valley
Roswell‘s
Tion
North Main
Parsons
Cooper
Carter
Postal Savings Banks
Ingersoll Book, Stationery & Art. Co
Biggy
San Francisco
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Bay
Goat Island
Teddy
Scorches N
Pap
Cromwell
Panama Canal Company
France
Isthmian Canal Commission
Morrison Bros.’ Store
Goves
Loggins
Morrison Bros. & Co
Belov
J. W. Conn and Family
St. Louis
Ingersoll Book, Stathhonery & Art Co
Chris
MAS Business
Kodaks
Roswell Drug & Jewelry Company
M. E. Church
South
THE
Ladies Society
Military
Institute
Payton‘s
Woods
Allery Furniture Co
Ambulance Service
Our Furnishing
Foswell, Mb
the Hooter
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