Unpopular Appointees Stir Senate Debate on Railways and Reform
The piece surveys dissatisfaction with President Taft's picks Judge Robert W. Archibald of Pennsylvania and Interstate Commerce Commissioner Martin A. Knapp. It recalls Archibald’s 1885 Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling labeling his Amity Coal venture a fraud and notes Knapp's pro-railroad stance. It contrasts Republican insiders favored by the White House with progressive Republicans, and discusses Ballinger's controversial tenure and irrigation efforts in the West, highlighting federal bulletins, water management, and desert land reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Archibald
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce
Martin A. Knapp
Federal Court of Commerce
Archibald
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Hill, Keiser & Co
Lackawanna County
Amity Coal Co., Limited
State Supreme Court
Justice Willams
Knapp
Capitol
White House
Aldrich
Hale
Stephenson
Guggenheim
Penrose
la Follette
Executive
Tati
Ballinger
Richard A Ballinger
Interior Department
Taft
Congressional Investigating Committee
Irrigation Hints in the Dry Regions
The Office of Experiment Stations outlines a year of irrigation research adjusting its established lines to better meet water management needs in arid areas. It notes continuation of core irrigation investigations while revising plans to improve efficiency and apply lessons from past projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Experiment Stations
Irrigation and Crop Experiments Highlight Water Limits
Report of irrigation studies shows limited water can yield crops like 31 bushels per acre and 2.5 bushels on fallowed land. In Idaho red clover and rice trials prove profitable under suitable watering. Cooperation with California Utah Idaho Wyoming expands research. boll weevil areas shift to rice, with guidance on pumping and levees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooding
Idaho
West
Department
California
Utah
Wyoming
Luisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Roswell Auto Route Action Prompt After Telegram
Nathan Jaffra in Washington reports the postmaster general is informed of the Roswell Vaughn auto mail stage dispute. An impartial inspector will review the case and prompt reinstatement if the report is favorable. Residents urged to write to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General with their views and facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaffa
Roswell
Nathan Jaffra
Territorial
Washington
Vaughn
Washington, D. C
Spurgeon Expected in Vandillia for Niece Visit
E. B. Spurgeon is anticipated tonight from Vandillia Illinois to visit his niece Mrs J B Keaster and to prospect in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Spurgeon
Vandillia
Ill
J. B. Keaster
Mrs A J Thayer and Daughter Arrive from New Orleans
Mrs A J Thayer and her daughter Miss Effie arrived last night from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Thayer
Effie
New Orleans
Marcus Jones Weds Miss Aydelott in Quiet Ceremony
Marcus Jones a noted young barber at the Capitol shop married Miss Helen Aydelott of this city Wednesday evening. Rev P H McDowell officiated at eight o clock at the Baptist parsonage with only Carl Aydelott and Miss Helen Cole as witnesses. The couple reside with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Jones
Capitol
Helen Aydelott
P. H. McDowell
Baptist Parsonage
Carl Aydelott
Helen Cole
Irrigation Studies Show Gains For Crops Across Regions
A Farmer's Bulletin on irrigation of rice for beginners is forthcoming. Experiments across the humid Hamid region show irrigation using sewage boosted sugar beets by 1.5x, timothy by 2x, and blue grass by 10x. In Neenah strawberries bore ten extra days and yields rose 50 percent, carrots 50 percent, and onions 150 percent. Albany flow well irrigation quadrupled corn output, prompting wells in the district. The Agriculture Department’s Irrigation Investigations Office at Agricultural College, led by F L Bixby, offers guidance and invites irrigator inquiries, with New Mexico policy focused on economical water use and crop distribution.
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Western State Engineers
San Joaquin Valley
California
Greely
Colorado
Cheyenne
Hamid
Lo Wa
Timothy
Neenah
Wis
Albany
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural College
F. L. Bixby
Department
New Mexico
Christmas Dinner at El Capitan Hotel Invite
A holiday dinner invitation from the El Capitan Hotel inviting friends to join in a Christmas meal with turkey and cranberry sauce, noting 493 as a potential street address or room number.
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el Capitan Hotel
Akin Family Arrives From Odessa for Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs P C Akin arrive from Odessa Texas to spend Christmas with their son J N Akin and family on North partite avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Akin
Odessa
Texas
J. N. Akin
North Partite Avenue
Mrs J Q Cummins Returns From Fort Worth Visit
Mrs J Q Cummins arrived home after a several week trip to Fort Worth. She was away for an extended visiting period.
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J.Q. Cummins
Fort Worth
Roswell Baseball Star Set for Winter Arrival
Mrs. Harry Kelly arrives from Kansas City to join the Roswell baseball team star catcher and third baseman, who is spending the winter in Roswell and expects to play here again next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kelly
Kansas City
Roswell
Misses Jasper Leave Eden Valley for Trip
The Misses Jasper, Eden Valley teachers, departed yesterday by auto for Eden Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Eden Valley
Freeman of Texas Oil Company Arrives for Business Visit
Mr. Freeman, the Texas Oil Company's general agent, arrived by auto from Vaughn yesterday for a business visit to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Freeman
Texas Oil Company
Auto
Vaughn
Bride’s Mother Receives Warm Wishes at East Third St
A wedding scene is noted with the bride’s mother at 413 East Third Street as many friends extend best wishes. The brief item highlights community joy and local greeting.
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Bride
East Third St
Sheriff Ballard and deputy deputies return with prisoners
Sheriff Ballard and son Buck returned from Santa Fe with a large group of prisoners after a safe trip. Deputy Higgins heads to El Paso then Mexico for mining work. Jim Blanton travels to Fort Sumner on business. The Springer school at Springer was moved to the Lands of Secundino Romero in San Miguel county during the trip.
Murphys Advice: Learn The Star Spangled Banner by Heart
In New York Charles F Murphy Tamany Hall leader advises a young admirer to memorize every word and note of The Star Spangled Banner. He says a deep knowledge of the anthem has saved many politicians from defeat and could help him navigate perilous political waters.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Dumas
Murphy
ABC of
West Point Seniors Lose Christmas Leave Over Silence Rule
West Point reports that the senior class of 85 cadets faces eight days of Christmas leave denial after their protest of Captain Langan. The punishment affects all seniors, who planned to visit family during the Yuletide season before June graduation.
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West Point
West Point Academy
Capt
Langan
Academy
Christmas Toy Day Brings Santa to Philadelphia Poor
In Philadelphia on December 23 the annual Christmas Toy Day unfolds as two years of newspaper started events expand citywide. Cars rush through the morning delivering toys and cheer to needy residents, with Santa Claus riding to spread holiday goodwill until nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Santa Claus
Students crowd Roswell for Christmas holidays
A northbound train brought a large group of Roswell students home for Christmas from college. Notables arriving include Miss Mary Cooper Arline Gibbany Gertrude Joyner and Grace Garrett from Columbia Christian College Missouri P D Dysart from the University of Texas Austin Tom Hall and John Hoffman from the University of Missouri Columbia Missouri Andrew Hervey from Todd Seminary Woodstock Illinois.
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Roswell
Mary Cooper
Arline Gibbany
Gertrude Joyner
Grace Garrett
Columbia Christian College
Columbia
P. D. Dysart
University of Texas
Austin
Tom Hall
John Hoffman
University of Missouri
Andrew Hervey
Todd Seminary
Woodstock, Il
Wanted girl to wash dishes at Woman's Exchange
Classified item seeks a girl to wash dishes with application on Saturday morning. Also notes Miss Gertrude Rabb, a Kenna schoolteacher, visiting for holidays last evening.
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Woman’s Exchange
Gertrude Rabb
Kenna
Roswell Evangelistic Chorus Seeks 300 Voices
In Roswell on January 8 a three week revival will be led by Rev J L Brown and song director C P Curry. The Armory will host all meetings with a chorus of at least 300 voices drawn from city choirs, Sunday schools and church groups.
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Roswell
J. L. Brown
Siloam Springs
Ark
C. P. Curry
Brown
Gallilee
Curry
Mr. Curry
Chorus Seeks Volunteers for Citywide Singing
The committee invites volunteers to join a large chorus under a master leader with no religious restrictions. Names to G E Cavin J E Carper or any local minister, with two pianos organ and stringed instruments planned. Volunteers may phone their names to be assigned places and begin training before the eighth.
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G. E. Cavin
J. E. Carper
H. van Valkenburgh
Com. On Music
Young Man Dies in Dexter Home
Harry Penfield aged 23 dies at five o'clock Wednesday evening at John Bradler's home in Dexter while seeking a tuberculosis cure. His father arrived last night and will bring the body tomorrow morning to the Penfield home in Lansing, Iowa.
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Dexter
Harry Penfield
John Bradler
Lansing
Bonney Leaves For Valley Business Trip
D. Bonney departed this morning for a business trip down the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Bonney
Mrs. J. P. Wilson Dies At 45 In Chihuahua Additions
Mrs. J. P. Wilson aged 45 died this morning at 8 40 at her home in Chihuahua additions. She leaves a husband and five children. Funeral is set for nine o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Peter's Catholic church.
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J. P. Wilson
Chihuahua Additions
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Ira Dobson Is Discharged in Prohibition Case
The case against Ira Dobson charged with violation of the prohibition ordinance was dismissed before trial upon motion by the city attorney. The hearing before Justice Welter scheduled for Friday afternoon did not proceed.
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Ira Dobson
Deeds Filed for Record Compiled by Bonded Abstract Co
Property transfers listed include W A Brunson to Bessie Allen for SE quarter Section 10 Township 6 South Range for $1 500 dated 11 3 19 and L K McGaffey to Isaac Coleman for lots 23 24 Block 3 Acequia Addition for $50 plus a U S grant to Ben H Robertson for NW quarter Section 11 Township 7 South Range 3 East.
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Bonded Abstract Co
W. A. Brunson
Bessie Allen
L. K. McGaffey
Isaac Coleman
U.S
Ben H. Robertson
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Payton Drug, Book & Stationery Company
Barr’s
Fenway’s Chocolates
Liggett
Pecos Valley Drug CO
Foxall
Miss Aydelott
Stine Shoe CO
Gotham
Morrison Bros
Morrison Bros. & Co
Kuppenheimer
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