Lorimer Absolved in Bribery Case as Senate Panel Reports
Washington reports that Senator William Lorimer is cleared of bribery charges over his seat. The Senate privileges and elections sub committee has sent its finding to the full committee for action next Thursday. House rules aid Panama exposition vote between New Orleans and San Francisco by January 17. Secretary Dickinson replies to McLachlan on national defense inadequacy. The Parr reward for exposing customs fraud boosts treasury funding requests.
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Washington, D. C
William Lorimer
Senate Committee On
House
New Orleans
San Francisco
House Committee On Rules
Dickinson
McLachlan
Richard Parr
Custom House
Treasury Department
Grand Central Hotel changes hands and continues operation
Notice to patrons states the Grand Central Hotel has new ownership but remains open. Dining room operates on the European plan with first class service and reasonable prices. 4412 Management.
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Grand Central Hotel
Millionaire Philip Medart Dies by Suicide in St Louis
After fifteen hours of secrecy the family of Philip Medart a 72 year old millionaire manufacturer admitted he shot and killed himself last night due to ill health. Police were not allowed into the Medart house until this morning.
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Medart
St. Louis
Philip Medart
No Verdict in Illinois Bribery Case
Chicago reports the jury in the Charles Erbstein bribery trial could not reach a verdict after twenty hours of deliberation. The panel, split six to six at discharge, had previously stood nine to three for conviction in the case involving state representative Lee O Neil Browne.
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Illinois
Chicago
Charles Erbstein
Lee O’neil Browne
640 Acres Near Roswell with Irrigation and Home
Property description notes 640 acres six miles from Roswell with 160 acres irrigable, fully fenced, includes house, well and windmill. Ample outrange available. Priced at 6.00 dollars per acre, presented by Title and Trust Company as a solid purchase.
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Roswell
Title and Trust Company
New York Gripped by Cold Wave as Deaths Rise
New York enters a severe cold spell with four deaths reported. A man, seeking food and shelter, threw stones through plate glass windows to provoke arrest, illustrating desperate conditions amid the winter weather.
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New York
Free Engraving Offered by L. B. Boellner Jewelers
L. B. Boellner the Jeweler advertises complimentary engraving on all jewelry purchases, located at 442. The note emphasizes free service and the shop’s branding as a jewelry specialist.
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L. B. Boellner
Lyncher Guilty of Manslaughter in Ohio Riots
Newark Ohio December 17 The jury convicted Montello Watha the Haitian negro of manslaughter for the lynching of Carl Etherington the anti saloon league detective during riots last July. It is the first rioter conviction in the case though others have been found guilty of minor offenses. Twenty more alleged rioters remain to be tried.
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Newark
Montello Watha
Haytien Negro
Carl Etherington
Anti-Saloon League
Investigating Rodriguez Burning in Texas Grand Jury
In Jack Springs Texas on December 17 federal secret service agents and special attorneys represent citizens as the grand jury probes the Antonio Rodriguez lynching. Detectives report a mass of evidence.
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Rodriguez
Jack Springs
Tex
Federal Secret Service
Grand Jury
Antonio Rodriguez
James Henderson
Four Miners Dead in Layden Mine Gas Tragedy
Denver December reports the bodies of four miners rescued by helmet men were found 2,600 feet down the Layden mine shaft. They suffocated after sealing a steel bulkhead to trap deadly gasses. Only Lester Jones, a driver, was identified.
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Layden
Denver
Lester Jones
Miskimon Kills Wife Then Attempts Suicide
Allen Miskimon fatally shot his estranged wife in a house where she lived with her sister and wounded himself in a failed suicide attempt. He hid in the residence awaiting their return and killed his wife as they entered. He was wounded but recovering.
Cemetery Bazaar a Success in Roswell
The Roswell Cemetery Association bazaar held Thursday in the old post office building raised about 95 dollars with total sales near 100 dollars. All money taken in was profit as there were no expenses.
Clarence White and wife depart for Oklahoma City
Clarence White and his wife, described as friends of W. M. Bohannon, left this morning for Oklahoma City after staying here since last September.
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Clarence
White
W. M. Bohannon
Oklahoma City
Dozen Hurt As Hudson Valley Cars Crash Near Schuylersville
Nearly a dozen passengers were injured when two cars broke from an electric engine and crashed into a passenger trolley north of Schuylersville. Several were seriously hurt in the Hudson Valley incident near Saratoga on December 17.
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Hudson Valley R. R
Saratoga
N. Y
Hudson Valley Railroad
Schuylersville
Judson & Judson Stock Exchange Suspension
The firm Judson & Judson was suspended on the New York Stock Exchange today. Liabilities and assets were not announced but described as not large.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Judson & Judson
Wool Quotes and Mediums Market Summary
In St. Louis on December 17, wool prices held steady with territory and western mediums showing fine quality. Medium grades ranged from 17 to 22, with finer lots at 12 to 19, while full varieties remained unchanged.
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St. Louis
Kansas City Stock Market Cattle Receipts Steady
Kansas City Missouri December 17. Cattle receipts total 500 including 100 southern. Market steady with native steers 4.75 to 7.00, southern steers 4.00 to 6.00, southern cows 3.00 to 4.25, native cows and heifers 2.60 to 6.00, stockers and feeders 4.00 to 5.40, bulls 3.50 to 4.75, calves 4.00 to 8.00, western steers 4.25 to 5.50, western cows 2.75 to 4.75.
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Kansas City Stock Market
Kansas City
Young Couple Accused Of Serious Offense
J S Settle aged 21 from east Fifth street and Frances Street 19 were arrested by Marshal Roy Wooster and Officer John Holder on a charge under the Edmonds Act. They lived with Settle’s father then roomed as man and wife at 505 East Bland. Fort Smith, Ark. notes say both worked at the U S Express Office there. Police report customs and vigil on them after leaving Fort Smith, with Settle’s wife and baby at Van Buren nearby. The case proceeds before U S Commissioner A J Nisbet.
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J. S. Settle
East Fifth Street
Roy Wooster
John Holder
U. S
A. J. Nisbet
Settle
Fort Smith, Ark
Frances Street
Helen Miller
East Bland
Fort Smith
U. S. Express
Young Settle
van Buren
Ark
Hog and sheep market report with steady prices
Hog receipts total 3,000 with a steady market. Bulk sales at 7.50 to 7.60, heavy, with packers and butchers at 7.50 to 7.65 and light at 7.50 to 7.60. Sheep receipts 1,000 and market steady. Muttons 3.25 to 4.00, lambs 5.25 to 6.35, fed wethers and yearlings 2.50 to 4.75, fed western ewes 3.00 to 3.50.
Jim Walker Convicted In District Court
Jim Walker was found guilty in district court on the charge of stealing a calf for beef. The verdict marks his 23rd conviction this term. Judge Pope scheduled sentencing for Monday at 2:00 PM after court business concludes.
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Jim Walker
Pope
Jury Finds for Turner in Stanley versus Turner case
The jury in the civil action J. R. Stanley v. J. H. Turner found for the defendant in district court. The case was tried yesterday. A motion for a new trial in the murder case of Bernard and Prather was heard this afternoon.
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J. R. Stanley
J. H. Turner
Bernard and Prather
Mrs Lottie Tinder Returns From Pecos Valley Missionary Meeting
Mrs. Lottie Tinder returned today from Artesia where she had attended several days with the Christian District Missionary Society of the Pecos Valley.
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Lottie Tinder
Artesia
Christian District Missionary Society
Pecos Valley
Settle Held After Jail Confession In Roswell Case
Roswell officials report that Settle admitted to having a wife and child in Van Buren and confessed most details to Marshal Wooster. He has worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co since arriving in Roswell and faces possible hearing this afternoon. The female complainant, ill with tonsillitis, was taken to St Marys hospital after claiming marriage to Settle and a divorce from a former husband. Settle appeared before U S Commissioner Nisbet, waived preliminary examination, and was bound over to the next federal grand jury on a $1000 bond he has not posted.
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Roswell
Settle
St. Louis
Marshal Wooster
van Buren
Singer Sewing Machine Company
St. Mary’s Hospital
Young Settle
U. S
Nisbet
Fights Reported In Mexico Supposedly Calm In Sonora
Chihuahua dispatch says conditions in Sonora are peaceful with the remaining Yaqui Indians working their lands in the Yaqui valley and not joining the revolutionary outbreak. El Paso cites official statements on the situation as of December 17.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
J. L. Taylor
Hermosillo
Sonora
el Paso
Roswell to Receive Crude Oil at Low Rate
Reports from Roswell New Mexico indicate crude oil will be laid down at 3 percent per gallon with 30 gravity. The 30 gravity oil is said to yield 25 to 50 percent more power per gallon than gasoline for engines. If true, pumping water costs in the valley could drop dramatically.
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Roswell New Mexico
Southwestern
Democrats at Santa Fe Delayed by Late Train
Special to the Record from Santa Fe reports the territorial Democratic convention, slated for 2:00 p m, is assembling late after a train arrived at 3:00 p m delaying talks. Members will consider the proposed constitution.
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Santa FE
Second Lyceum Lecture Delights Roswell Audience
Captain Luther Martin Peele of the Military Institute faculty delivered the second lyceum talk for the Federated Mothers' Clubs at the Roswell Presbyterian church. The attendance was modest due to holidays, but the lecture on The Possibilities of the Individual in the Twentieth Century was well received. The program included a piano solo by Miss Bessie Dolan and performances by Col. W. S. Barlow, Dr. Berkes, Mrs. J. E. McClane, and Mrs. Gladys Henderson in a French recitation.
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Luther Martin Peele
Military Institute
Lyceum
Mothers’ Clubs
Roswell
Presbyterian Church
Capt. Peele
Bessie Dolan
Col
W. S. Barlow
Berkes
J. E. McClane
Gladys Henderson
Died Yesterday Carl Hagenback Wild Animal Trainer
Carl Hagenback, renowned collector and trainer of wild animals, died yesterday at his home near Hamburg. He endured many scars from battles with wild beasts.
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Carl Hagenback
Berlin
Hamburg
Roswell Weather Report For December 17
Local Roswell weather shows yesterday high 59, low 26, mean 42 with clear skies. Winds north at 3 mph. Forecast tonight and Sunday generally fair.
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Roswell
N. M
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State Department
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Mexico City
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John Ogle
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Vice
Payton Drug Co
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California Fruit Growers Exchange
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