Exhumed Coffin Reverses Lead Claim in Portland Case
In London the exhumation of T C Druce's coffin at Highgate Cemetery revealed human bones, contradicting creditor claims of 200 pounds of lead. George Holstonby Cruce, claimant to the Duke of Portland estate, faced Home Office barriers while Robert C dwell faces perjury charges in New York.
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Home Office
Geo. Holstonby Cruce
Augustus
New York
Robert C. Dwell
Druce
T. C. Druce
New Brighton
Staten Island
London
Duke of Portland
Ie. Caldwell
Caldwell
Fuera
Duke
Troops to Stay at Goldfield for a Time
Washington dispatches report Governor Sparks of Nevada asking Roosevelt for a special legislative session. The president replies troops will remain at Goldfield for three weeks if a call is issued within five days. otherwise withdrawal proceeds.
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Goldfield
Washington
Sparks
Nevada
Roosevelt
Pssoons
U. S
Court routine sets Thursday last day in Swi Bios case
Court will adjourn on Thursday as Judge Pope completes hearings in the Swi Bios matter and proceeds to attend the Supreme Court.
Court Hears Banquet Plans Amid City Meeting
A court schedule outlines a banquet in honor with a secretary meeting ministers at a Monday gathering. Afternoon events include a luncheon with Governor Guild and a Jews of the city reception at the Ely sium Club, completing the program.
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Governor Guild
Elysium Club
Body of 36 year old woman found in Hudson pond
Newark reports identify Agnes Alice Young as the 36 year old woman found last Thursday in a Hudson pond. New York notes a conflicting claim that Agnes Young may be alive and working in a Manhattan real estate office, with a dispute over a Mrs Hilts identification. The item also mentions Judge Pope's court schedule and a legal holiday.
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Newark
N. J
Hudson
Agnes Alice Young
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
Pope
Suits Filed Rise Noted In Past Month
Court records show a surge in litigation with many new suits filed during the past month. Legal actions span multiple jurisdictions and involve various plaintiffs and defendants.
Plague Decline Reported in San Francisco
San Francisco reports seven December plague cases with three under care as the Marine Hospital Service and local health officers push a sanitary drive. Over $200,000 spent and 130,000 rats killed. total cases reach 136 with 60 in the hands of the defendants.
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San Francisco
United States Marine Hospital Service
Southern Pacific Train Kills Three People
Westbound passenger train No 3 of the Southern Pacific left the track at Floristown and plunged into the Truckee River killing several people. The item notes brief local notices and a court case involving Charles Ballard and Charles Klyng.
Trans-Atlantic Passenger Traffic Up 1907 Figures
New York reports 1907 trans Atlantic passenger flow rose by nearly one million from 1906. Total east and west shipments reached 2,957,328 per North German Lloyd figures. Also noted are court actions involving Eastern Railway of New Mexico, C B Hutchinson, Johnson versus Pitts, and other civil cases.
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New York
Lloyd
Croft sells farm and opens Roswell music store
Prof D N Croft sells 117 acre farm to Bernard Bees of Missouri for 8900. He will move to Roswell to start a large up to date music store. In a separate case L E Brantley, for plaintiff, sues Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway for 26.20 attorney fee. Foreclosures and judgments noted: Southwestern Savings Co vs Riley Johnson and others. A L Williams vs Warren Wagner. judgments vary.
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Croft
Roswell
Brantley
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Southwestern Savings Company
Anniversary musical at Col. Baker home with family program
Col and Mrs Charles E Baker celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary hosting a private musical evening. Daughters Beulah and Mrs Ed Ellis plus Mr and Mrs Robert S Cook contributed a varied program. Guests enjoyed refreshments and flowers presented to the bride as a keepsake.
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Charles E. Baker
Beulah
Ed Ellis
Robert S. Cook
Moran and Attell Preparation Ahead of New Year’s Fight
English featherweight Owen Moran will pause full training for ten days before facing Abe Attell in the world title bout on New Year’s Day. Moran weighed 1221 pounds at yesterday’s weigh in and plans to drop another pound. Attell will train lightly to maintain weight and stay sharp. A special New Year’s dinner is offered at The Gilkeson from 12 to 2 p m for 50 cents per plate.
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San Francisco
Owen Moran
Abe Attell
Gabe Road
Moeting Moran
Attell
Gilkeson
Indictments Quashed in Colorado Land Frauds
A brokerage case in Colorado collapses as indictments are quashed, ending a long dispute over land fraud allegations. The decision clears several investors and shifts focus to the remaining civil actions and potential remedies for affected parties.
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R. E. Lewis
Taft Endorsed by Kansas Republicans for President
At the Republican State Central Committee session in Topeka Taft was unanimously endorsed as the party choice for U S president. The state convention was set for March 4 in Topeka. Taft prepares first public remarks since globe tour while in Boston as guest of the Merchants Association.
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Republican State Central Committee
Wm. H. Taft
United States
Topeka
Boston
Taft
Merchants’ Association
Local notices and lawsuits list of town cases and separations
Charles Hon leaves for Portales to teach at Woolverton school. A series of civil actions are listed: A J Whitteman vs J A Cottingham and J D Render for 460 dollars over supplies. Reid & Hervey for 463.17 against Pecos Valley Brokerage. Rich J L W Godell and others vs C L Tallmadge for 17 256 dollars on a land deal. Nellie Baker vs D M Baker for divorce. J T Evans for R J Morgan and C M Griesmer against J L Shepard attachment for 111.20. Gatewood & Bowers for plaintiff. C L and E R Tallmadge vs James M Naylor for 20 000 dollars over land claims. C L and E R Tallmadge vs Thomas M Monzingo similarly.
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Thomas M Monzingo
Chester L Tallmadge
Scott & Dunn
J Whitteman
J A Cottingham
J D Render
Reid & Hervey
Higgins Mill & Elevator Company
Pecos Valley Brokerage & Commission Company
Richardson, McClure & Heflin
L W Godell
C L Tallmadge
U S Bateman
R J Morgan
C M Griesmer
J L Shepard
Gatewood & Bowers
C L
ER Tallmadge
James M Naylor
Allmadges
Wife of Rev. Cook Denies Marital Discord
New Haven Conn Dec 31 the wife of Rev Jere K Cook who was found in San Francisco denied claims they were unhappy she says they lived happily until Miss Whatly joined them she believes he became demented after meeting Miss Whatly San Francisco Dec 31 Rev Jere K Cook disappeared from his residence with his young companion Miss Whatly and their baby was located at a friend's home overnight he plans to return east and wed Miss Whatly once funds are arranged the grandmother of the young woman may provide the money.
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New Haven
Conn
Jere K. Cook
San Francisco
Miss Whatly
Miss Watly
Territorial Teachers Elect New NMEA Officers in Santa Fe
The 22nd annual New Mexico Educational Association convention ended in Santa Fe after three days with high enthusiasm. Elected officers include President C O Fisher of Raton, Vice-president W F Osborne of Portales, General Secretary W E Garrison of East Las Vegas, Local Secretary W D Sterling of Albuquerque, and Treasurer Luther Foster of Mesilla Park. Next meeting slated for Albuquerque, likely Dec 29-31.
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Santa Fe
Association
C. O. Fisher
Raton
W. F. Osborne
Portales
W. E. Garrison
East Las Vegas
W. D. Sterling
Albuquerque
Luther Foster
Mesilla Park
Pettibone III Trial Delayed by Illness in Boise
G A Pettibone III’s trial postponed as he fell violently ill with a suspected incurable malady. Doctors reported initial improvement but doubt remains on whether the trial will be completed. Local notices include sale and real estate listings and ticket offers.
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Boise
G. A. Pettibone
Pettibone
Clarence Darrow Faces Possible Mastoiditis Operation
Chicago attorney Clarence Darrow arrived in San Francisco from Boise and was taken to California Hospital for examination before a planned mastoiditis operation. Doctors later said no operation was needed and rest in a quiet room with a steady temperature would relieve the condition.
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San Francisco
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Boise
California Hospital
Darrow
Haynes
Sunday Saloon Friends Endorse Ethical Convention Vote
Enthusiastic meeting endorses allowing the poor to have a club on Sunday as well as on other days. Speakers note that suppression advocates will offer anything to take the Sunday saloon away in Chicago.
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Chicago
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Erican
C.|drace
Higa Gale Cemetery
Thomas Charles Cruce
Duke of Portlands
the Majestic
A. J. Welie
PO Leece
Aavor J
Swi Bios
COURT
Steve Adams
Grand Junction, Colo
Sheriff Fitpatrick
Steve
Adams
Arthur Collins
Idaho
Malone, Fire Insurance, Garst Bik
San
Hull
Young
Wm. H. Pope
Chambers
R. B. Jones
Francisco
Tallmadge
Makins
Mitchell
First National Bank of
Southern Pacific
Sacramento
Ern Pacific
Floristown
Truckee River
Charles L. Ballard
Charles Klyng
Peter C. Jacoby
John King
Ston
Ing
Oriental Saloon
Garst
PHONE
Ross L. Malone
Eastern Railway
New Mex
Ico
C. B. Hutchinson
James W Johnson
W W Pitts
Thomas Brothers
Ery Furniture Company
Russell
John W Chil
D. N. Croft
Bernard Bees
Comer
Missouri
Mer
Las Vegas
Riley P Johnson
Mortage
A L Williams
Warren Wagner
Messrs. and Mesdames A. Pru
W G Skillman
JB Roberts
Richardson, Méclure & Heflin
R Burck
M Waskom
W Eden
John T Stone
Maura Williams
W. A. Johnson
Ellis
Crook
W. €. Burrus
Parker Earle
Baker
Mrs. Haymaker
Dr. Nichols
Mr. Thompson
Miss Baker
Colorado
John B. Kipling
Fire Insurance, Garst Bik
Kansas
Denver
S. W. Keitel
Charles Hon
Woolverton
Ney
Nellie Baker
D M Baker
J T Evans
Land and
Gatewood & Bowers Are
Attorneys
R Tallmadge
Cook
The
New Mexico Educational Association
Roswell Wool & Hide Coo
Roswell Wool & Hide CO
Malone
Garst Elk
R. R
Kansas City
Inquire
Office
Price & Co
Ingersoll Book Store
Record Office
Perature
Pecos Valley
Artesia Nursery
Highsmith
Wyatt Johnson
U. S. Weather Bureau
M. Wright
Sam
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