Trouble in Far East and a hotel swindle tale
In Malta the British battleship Duncan and escorts sail for Piraeus to deter Crete chaos. Separately, Freudenthal aided a young man with a $100 check for a pawnbroker license, but the recipient cashed it and vanished, with conflicting stories and a possible sighting in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Duncan
George Ashley Callaghan
Lancaster
Minerva
Barham
Piraeus
Athens
Greece
Great Britaan
Russia
France
Italy
Crete
Turkey
National Assembly
Near East
Freudenthal
la Tuna
el Paso
Freudent
Burglars Loot Shoe Shop On East 4th Street
Fred Cartensen the shoe maker found a burglary at his shop on east 4th street adjoining the Daily Record office. Four pairs of shoes and one pair of boots were stolen. A side window was opened. Police suspect a key may have been fitted to the door lock. No arrests reported.
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Fred Cartensen
East 4Th Street
Daily Record Office
Carstensen
Marble Tablet Honoring Dr Tight At University
A committee led by Prof. F A Angell appointed by President FE McQueen Gray to erect a marble tablet near the entrance of the new assembly at the university in memory of Dr W G Tight who led the school seven years and spurred Pueblo style buildings and the new assembly. The tablet will be engraved and placed on this building as a tribute to his work for the University of New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Angell
FE. McQueen Gray
W. G. Tight
New Assembly
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal
Cattle and Hogs Market Report From Kansas City
Kansas City stock market summary shows cattle receipts around 5 000 with mixed classes priced from 2.90 to 9.00, hog receipts near 9 000 with bulk sales 8.25 to 8.60, and sheep at about 7 000 with muttons and lambs trading in the 4.50 to 6.25 and 6.50 to 7.90 ranges respectively. market described as steady to strong for cattle and steady for sheep while hogs eased by five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Stranger Impersonator Seeks Loan in Las Cruces Case
A man claiming Mason ties named Imre Faher approached J. Smith Lea in Las Cruces on February 1 seeking aid. He showed a diploma from a Hungarian lodge and obtained fifteen dollars as a loan before claiming he would travel to Amarillo. A Las Cruces report notes a Albuquerque Tribune Citizen blurb about a similar impersonator in El Paso with the same name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
J. Smith Lea
Lea
Imre Faher
E. M. Sz. E. Masonic Lodge
Kassa
Hungary
Amarilla
Albuquerque Tribune Citizen
Don Bernado
Imre
el Paso
Texas
Felling Trees for the New Court House Site
A work crew felled trees in the court house square to clear space for the new building. Cottonwoods and other old trees will be removed as the project advances. W M Atkinscon, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, said the entire square will be leveled and eventually replanted with varied trees for an improved grounds appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Court House Square
W. M. Atkinscon
Board of County Commissioners
Monarch Grocery Co Removal Notice at 100 North Main St
After February 6 we will be located at 100 North Main St in the Gaulheur Block, recently occupied by Hills and Dunn. We invite all friends and customers to visit us as we strive to serve them better in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main St
Gaulheur
Hills and Dunn
Miners and Operators Meet to Arrange Scale
Toledo Ohio Feb 3 The miners and operators of Ohio Indiana and western Pennsylvania soft coal fields met to adjust the wage scale for a new contract starting April first With an initial difference of twenty cents a ton the conference aims to set a basis for all bituminous districts A strike could follow a failure to agree according to the miners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Germany to regulate trade with United States
Berlin Feb 3 official announcement that a U S Germany tariff bill has passed the federal council and will be introduced in the Reichstag this afternoon. It is believed Germany will suspend general tariff on American imports after February seventh if diplomatic exchanges succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
United States
Federal Council
Reichstag
The Wool Market in St Louis Report
The Wool Market in St Louis Missouri on February 3 reports unchanged wool prices with territory and western mediums at 25 to 28 cents, fine mediums at 20 to 24, and fine at 12 to 21 cents per pound.
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St. Louis
Rescue Efforts Continue at Primero Coal Mine Disaster
In Primero Colorado rescue teams worked through rock and decay gases after a deadly explosion. Fifty one bodies recovered with thirty eight laid to rest in Trinidad cemetery. twenty four miners still missing. An inquest opened under Coroner Guilfsil as volunteers sought victims amid hazardous air and lime residues.
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Primero
Colo
Trinidad
Guilfsil
Cherry
Ihs
Rain and Cold Weather Return to the South
In Louisville on February 3, a shift from recent springlike warmth to rain and markedly colder temperatures spread across the South and Southwest. Texas reports freezing readings after yesterday’s near eighty degrees, with rain east of the Mississippi and into the Gulf region, followed by a sharp temperature drop. Mrs S J Taylor and her children of Hagerman travel toward Greenville Texas to rejoin Mr Taylor and settle there after about two years in the valley.
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Louisville
Texas
Mississippi
Gulf
S. J. Taylor
Hagerman
Greenville
Mr. Taylor
Fruit trees and snake in good assortment for sale
Call or write J. S. Highsmith Prop Artesia Nursery Artesia New Mexico or Wyatt Joanson at healing ground corner of Main and Fifth streets Roswell New Mexico phone No 591. 72ti
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
J. S. Highsmith
Artesia Nursery
Artesia
N. M
Wyatt Joanson
Healing Ground
Main and
Fifth Streets
Roswell
Subterranean St Paul Mine Opens Vast Passage Network
Dred feet of the many miles of sub terranean passages of the St Paul mine have been opened and it is problematical when the 167 bodies will be brought to the surface. Rocks as large as steamer trunks are piled as nigh as the roof and it may take weeks to clear the levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
New Pacific Vessel Inauguration Sail From Yokohama
Seattle observes the debut of a Seattle to Orient steamship service with the Chicago Maru setting sail from Yokohama on her maiden trip to Hong Kong. The ship will return to Japan then cross to Seattle, arriving March 25. Panama Maru and Mexican Maru set initial voyages for July 12 and January 14 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Seattle
Trans-Pacific
Orient
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Japan
Mrs Mary Blair Brokaw Granted Divorce
New York february third Mrs Mary Blair Brokaw was granted a separation from her husband W Gould Brokaw the millionaire with alimony of fifteen thousand dollars a year The decision was handed down in supreme court at Mineola by Justice E Putnam who presided over the case and granted the separation on the grounds of desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Blair Brokaw
W. Gould Brokaw
Supreme Court
Mineola
E. Putnam
New Mexico Life Ins Stock for Sale at Discount
Roswell box ad offers New Mexico Life Insurance stock for sale at a discount. The seller states willingness to transfer contract ownership and invites contact via Box 721.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Recital Postponed By Storm At Local Church
Miss Eva Nelson violin pupils and Mrs J M Nelson piano pupils were to perform at the Christian church last night but the recital was postponed to next Wednesday due to the storm. About twenty five attendees and some pupils braved the weather and an impromptu program was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Nelson
J. M. Nelson
Mrs Edna Haufman Leases Bentley Residence Rooms For Rent
Mrs Edna Haufman has leased the Bentley residence at 816 North Main and advertises neat clean rooms for gentlemen for rent at 8412.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Haufman
Bentley
N. Main
Child Scalded to Death Shipped Body to Iowa
Dalhart Texas January 31 The eight year old daughter Eva of E S Schill a Moore County farmer was scalded to death last night when a pot of boiling lard overturned onto her body The body was shipped today to Des Moines Iowa
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Dalhart
Texas
Eva
E. S. Schill
Moore County
Des Moines
Iowa
Monument to William Goebel Unveiled in Kentucky Cemetery
A marble and bronze monument above the grave of William Goebel in the Kentucky state cemetery was unveiled today, marking the tenth anniversary of his death. The ceremony in Frankfort, Kentucky, honored the controversial figure with the memorial, reflecting ongoing remembrance in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Goebel
William Goebel
Frankfort
Dexter businessman G Douglass visits city for affairs
Dexter resident G Douglass spent today in the city on business matters, engaging with local firms and handling financial tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Douglass
Dexter
Swenson Land Company Debuts First Excursion to Pecos Valley
The Swenson Land Company, which acquired property from Rhea Brothers and others in Torah Valley below Pecos, arrived with their first excursion. The train, a fully equipped sleeping and eating car, carried 22 land buyers and plans for another trip in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swenson Land Company
Rhea Brothers
H. R. Morrow
H. L. Gill
Judge Witherspoon
Torah Valey
Pecos
Rush to Defend Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry Leader Assigned
Washington reports John J. Vertress of Nashville Tennessee a leading Tennessee bar Democrat and Taft ally has been asked to lead the defense in the Ballinger Pinchot congressional investigation. He travels to Washington to confer with Attorney General Wickersham land office officials and likely President Taft. The Interior Department will be represented by a chief counsel and two assistants chosen by Secretary Ballinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. Vertress
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Taft
Wickersham
Land Office
Department of the Interior
Ballinger
Humphrey
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Half a Million for the Relief of Paris
Paris reports flood relief from foreign contributions now over 450,900 dollars. The Seine's receding water stood about five feet from the crest. food and clothing reach about a quarter of a million people in Paris and nearby areas. A high official praises American generosity relayed through the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Seine
Associated Press
A STEP FORWARD IN PROGRESS
A garbled notice promoting Pecos Valley growth and Kansas City Life policies. It urges readers to investigate propositions and contact Parsons & Lawrence Real Estate and Fire Insurance Notary Public at 216 North Main, Parson s. The Friday Record reprints the article and touts a best ever policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main
Parsons
France deep gratitude for American sympathy reaches across sea
The speaker told American readers that both the French government and people have been touched by international expressions of sympathy and liberal contributions. He emphasized that none aroused greater gratitude than the support from the sister republic across the sea.
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France
Another Blow At The Poor Man Pocketbook
New York on February 3 reports a price rise for diamonds by five to ten dollars per carat due to a twelve and a half percent wage increase granted by Maiden Lane diamond merchants to the American Diamond Cutters Protective Association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maiden Lane
American Diamond Cutters’ Protective Association
Warrriner Testifies in Blackmail Case in Cincinnati
Cincinnati on February 3 reports Charles L Warrriner, the convicted former local treasurer of the Big Four railway, took stand in a blackmail trial. He testified about alleged pressures and financial improprieties connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Charles L. Warrriner
The
Big Four Railway
More Arrests in the China Smuggling Cases
Chicago police report two more arrests in a widening opium smuggling scheme tied to a Chinaman and a white woman. The operation allegedly ships large quantities across the Mexican border at El Paso, with a Chinaman believed to be the mastermind. Four locals are in custody Charley Yee Yee F Lam Hortense Webb and R J Prest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
el Paso
Texas
Charley Yee
Yee F. Lam
Funeral for Charles H. Spencer Draws Wide Attendance
Funeral services for the late C. H. Spencer were held Tuesday at 4 20 p m at his mother’s home 308 West Alameda street with many friends and members of the Chaves County Bar Association present Rev Han Valkenburg led the service and a male quartet provided music Flowers included a large lilies bouquet from the lawyers The body rests in the Dilley vault and will be moved next Wednesday to Rock Island NL with family for burial in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Spencer
Eliza S. Spencer
West Alameda Street
Chaves County Bar Association
Han Valkenburg
M. E
Clarissa
London
England
Liverpool
Rock Island
Roswell Weather Summary for February 3
Local Roswell report shows a max temperature of 44, a min of 22, and a mean of 33 degrees. Precipitation totals 1.1 inches with wind at 9 miles per hour. skies cloudy. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday, with comparative data noting last year’s extremes and 16 year records.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
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Far East
DR. Tight
Monarch Grocery CO
Pecos Valley Drug
Excl
Shepherd & Company
Mrs
U.S. Market
Thrift
Mleans Lore
Union Trust Co
Savings Department
Rush
Jeanette Stewart Ford
Frank D. Comstock
Warriner
Ico
Charles H. Spencer
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