Stone and brick collapse into Crocker Hotel killing eight
In Minneapolis on December 20 a gale toppled the Peck building remaining stone onto the adjacent three story Crocker hotel. The disaster crushed sleeping guests. eight fatalities are named Hans Anderson James Vanmillion C. M. Kenyon Wm. Lillyblade Mrs. Maggie McClaire Cook Wm. Emerson Wm. Braa Jas. Volet. Fourteen injured follow the collapse as responders rescue survivors and battle a small fire.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Peck
Fifth Street
Crocker Hotel
Hans Anderson
Jas. Vanmillion
C. M. Kenyon
Wm. Lillyblade
Maggie McClaire Cook
Wm. Emerson
Wm. Braa
Jas. Volet
Jence
Dead Girl in Colorado Mystery Hints at Dental Clue
Police and sheriffs race through Cutler Mountain case with the only tangible lead a dental work in a dead girl's mouth. Suspected Miss Lena Weber and Miss Marguerite Griffith found alive elsewhere. investigation expands as authorities seek answers.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Police Department
Sheriff's Office
Cutler Mountain
Lena Weber
Kansas City
Miss Weber
Marguerite
Fraudulent votes alleged at Denver precinct box opening
The supreme court ordered the ballot box from Denver precinct two, ward four opened in court at two this afternoon amid claims of fraudulent votes. Isaac M. Goldman and Edward Sweeney named as alleged perpetrators. Reclamation Engineers Hall and Reed work near the Rio Pecos lower courses in New Mexico assessing storage reservoir prospects. Bishop Richard Phelan of Pittsburgh diocese died at noon. An advertisement touts ponies and a single driver from Ingleside Farm, Arthur J. Stevens.
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Denver
Colo
Supreme Court
Ward Four
Isaac M. Goldman
Edward Sweeney
Hall
Reed
Pecos
New Mexico
Las Vegas
North Sea Incident Commission Opens Sessions in Paris
At the Elysee Palace President Loubet welcomed the International Commission on the North Sea Incident. Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis was absent due to late arrival but expected to join tomorrow. The commission will formally open sessions on Thursday.
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Paris
Loubet
Elysee Palace
International Commission
North Sea
Charles H. Davis
Nelson Britt Fight Promises a Championship Feel
San Francisco December 20 1904 crowds gather for the Jimmy Britt versus Battling Nelson bout in which both fighters press as top contenders for the lightweight title though no formal championship is at stake Britt yet holds no title and Joe Gans remains recognized champion. betting favors Britt while Nelson seeks to prove his skill against the Chicago rival and recent foe Young Corbett.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jimmy Britt
Pacific Coast
Nelson
Corbett
Britt
Joe Gans
Gans
Young Corbett
Chadwick Bankruptcy Hearing Moves to Witness Stand
In Cleveland on December 20 Referee Remington resumes the Chadwick bankruptcy hearing as Attorney Downey states no further objections to placing Mrs Chadwick on the witness stand in the afternoon session.
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Cleveland, O
Chadwick
Remington
Downey
Warehouse expansion bid details and bidders announced
Heavy post Christmas shipments prompt unload of Xmas stock this week. AlI lery Furniture Co. Stringfellow & Tannehill held the contract for the addition to the warehouse. A. Chalk er, the lowest bidder, with bids from Gill Amis, Daniels & Shearman, Pearce & Bixby, Phillips, A. P. Johnson, Murray & Sanger, and A. S. Chalker.
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Ali Lery Furniture Co
Stringfellow & Tannehill
Chalker
Gill Amis
Daniels & Shearman
Pearce & Bixby
Phillips
A. P. Johnson
Murray & Sanger
A. S. Chalker
Allery Furniture Short-Listed Sleepy Hollow Chair Price
Mr Jesse F Smith and Miss Jessie H Caldwell wed in a large dry goods store at ten this morning. Judge Evans officiated as the bride wore white with a veil brushing her gown. Nathan Hendrix, jailed for Deputy Sheriff Rainbolt’s death, posted bail on appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Jesse F. Smith
Jessie H. Caldwell
Judge Evans
Nathan Hendrix
Rainbolt
Supreme Court
Roswell
Was She to Blame at Porter Building Tonight
Auction for Catholic Ladies Society offers 10 cent chances on a bride drawing and sale of Christmas apples by W. E. Winston. The Stuttz Co presents Was She to Blame at Porter Building tonight with a fine company.
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Catholic Ladies Society
Porter Building
Stuttz
Portales Railroad Case Draws Local Attendees
W C Reid and A J Nisbet traveled to Portales this morning to participate in a railroad case set for a court session this afternoon. Swell Xmas packages cigars referenced in local notices.
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W. C. Reid
A. J. Nisbet
Portales
Wool Market Remains Firm After New Clip
Wool is firm and quiet in Boston as manufacturers buy freely since the new clip. Desirable lots on the market are believed to be largely taken up, with strong demand supporting steady prices into the season.
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Boston
Mass
Ullery Furniture Cuts Prices in Week Long Sale
Today marks the start of a special sale of Fine Furniture at cut prices during this week at Ullery Furniture Co.
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Ullery Furniture
Penn football team to fete at Bellevue-Stratford banquet
Arrangements are complete for a grand banquet honoring the University of Pennsylvania football team in Philadelphia. The event tonight will be the most elaborate ever held and is organized by alumni for the entire varsity squad with coaches as guests at Bellevue Stratiford hotel.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Bellevue-Stratford
Smith Agricultural School Fund Opens At Northampton
In Northampton Massachusetts on December 20 a $30,000 eighteenth century legacy from Oliver Smith reaches availability for an agricultural college to be named the Smith Agricultural School. The fund has grown to about $300,000 over sixty years. Smith of Hatfield was Sophia Smith’s brother, founder of Smith College.
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Northampton
Mass
Oliver Smith
Smith Agricultural School
Smith
Mr. Smith
Hatfield
Sophia Smith
Smith College
Bids Sought for Pierce Ballard Cunningham Ditch Cleaning
Wanted at once bids by the mile for cleaning the Pierce Ballard and Cunningham ditch. See Arthur J. Stevens for details.
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Pierce, Ballard and Cunningham
Arthur J. Stevens
Pecos Valley Music Co Offers Piano Stools and Scarfs
A new display at Zinks Jewelry store features a fine line of piano stools and scarfs from Pecos Valley Music Co. Visitors can view the items at the shop window and consider holiday gifts or personal purchases.
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Pecos Valley Music Co
Zink’s
Pianos Priced From 130 At Pecos Valley Music Co
Local retailer Pecos Valley Music Co announces new piano models starting at 130 dollars. The shop promotes affordable uprights and spinets for homes and studios, with a range of finishes and sizes available.
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Pecos Valley Music Co
Postmaster Kellahin Confirmed by Senate
The United States Senate has confirmed Kellahin as postmaster, completing the appointment to a full postmaster role.
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Kellahin
United States Senate
Finest Sidebread Sale at Ullery Furniture Co
A furniture firm advertises Finest Sidebread priced at 75.00 with a weekly offer of 69.00. Cash terms due by January 1st. Ullery Furniture Co.
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Ullery Furniture Co
Grain and meat futures summary from Chicago markets
Dec 20 wheat at 1.1010 for May 1105. Corn Dec 4414 with May. Oats Dec 29 May 3114. Pork Dec 11.35 May 12.55. Lard Dec 6.85 May 7.15. Ribs Jan 6.50 May 6.77. Ls AgSO.
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Chicago
LS Ag-So
Roswell News Briefs and Local Developments
H R Morrow travels to St Louis to join colleagues in ongoing work. Postmaster Kellahin notes a flood of applications for mail carrier jobs with only three positions available. Depot walls near completion feature pressed brick and dressed stone and will enhance Roswell’s look.
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H. R. Morrow
St. Louis
Messrs. Simpson
Dr. Kinsinger
Kellahin
Roswell
City notes and local tidbits from the Record
City Clerk Beck leaves for Springfield on a three week visit and Engineer Dills will handle his office in his absence. Mrs G A Richardson travels to San Antonio for her mother’s illness. J W Overman recovers enough to be seen on the streets. Oil discovery near Gonzales. Mrs John R Hodkes and Mrs H Beckham travel from Artesia to a ranch. A fourteen room boarding house for rent at Main and 7th. Prize fight results due at the Grand Central. Lost pocket book between Odd Fellows lodge and Pecos street. The Stuttz Co. perform tonight with curtain at 8:20. Ingersoll’s bookstore features tinsel and Xmas decorations. Lowney’s chocolates advertised. Johnnie Skipwith ill.
Alléry Furniture Cuts Price on Finest Turkish Rocker
Alléry Furniture Co. reduced the Finest Turkish Rocker price from 50.00 last week to 38.00 this week. Limited stock available as shown in the in store listing.
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Alléry Furniture Co
Japanese Capture British Ships Carrying Contraband Goods
Japanese forces report capturing British vessels suspected of transporting contraband goods. The action followed naval patrols and seizures conducted in international waters, with authorities asserting compliance with wartime maritime laws.
Japanese assault resumes at Fort Arthur amid loan rumor fears
Reports from Tokio and Tien Tsin cite Japanese forces pressing near Port Arthur and Sevastopol with claims of captured ships, contraband cargo, and preparations for fresh offensives. Mentioned are the British steamer King Arthur and the Nigrellas seized near Ulsan, plus torpedo boats sunk and a mine at East Kekwan.
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Ian
Tsshima
Vladivostock
Ulsan
Corea
Sasebo
Nigretia
Shanghai
Tokio
Kekwan Mountain
Metro Hill
Liaoti Mountain
Port Arthur
Missouri Fruit Growers Meet Begins in Neosho
Neosho Missouri December 20 The Missou ri Fruit Growers Association opened its annual meeting with members from many counties in attendance today as the gathering discussed issues and plans for the coming year.
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Neosho
Misson
Western Grocery Co Brings Fresh Lemons and Groceries
The Western Grocery Co has received a new invoice of lemons oranges nuts and other eatable staples. Their prices are the cheapest and goods the best for both staple and fancy groceries.
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The
Western Grocery Co
Payton Drug Co Ad Promotes Gift Books and New Fiction
An advertisement for Payton Drug Co highlights gift books and the latest fiction available tonight at the store.
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the Payton Drug Co
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Dane
Ness
Yosemite
Sturtz Theatrical Company
North Main Street
Jack
Washington, D. C
First National Bank of
Conneaut
Ohio
National Bank
Miller
Conneaut, O
Cashier Lilley
Phelan
Richard Phelan
Pittsburg
Ingleside Farm
Nelson-Britt
Sporting Brigade
Crescent
Echols Shop
Jan. Ist
Jewelry Store
D. N. Croft
Sleepy Hollow
Allery Furniture Co
Pecos Valley
W. E. Winston
Swell Xmas
T Ingersoll’s
Ouse Fishers
Wisdom of College
Egos Wel
Grain Market
Gunsul
Main St
Beck
Springfield
Mr. Beck
Engineer Dills
G. A. Richardson
San Antonio
J. W. Overman
Gonzales
John R. Hodkes
Amt
Oe H. Beckham
Artesia
Grand Central
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Pecos St
the Stuttz Co
Ingersoll’s
Lowney’s Fine
Payton Drug Co
Johnnie Skipwith
E. H. Skipwith
Briti
Fort Arthur
King Arthur
Ruur
Missouri Fruit Growers
Pecos Valley Drug CO
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