City enacts arbitration with ditch companies in bid to settle dispute
Roswell city council approves a joint arbitration offer to The North Spring River Ditch Company and The North Spring River Center Ditch Company. An independent third arbitrator will be chosen by a combined panel, with hearings and a final award due by March 5 1907. Providence: stockard presided. clerk to issue warrants for salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockard
Messrs
Bell
Jump
Johnson
Robinson
Whiteman
Wiseley
Wylys
R. Bell
Roswell City Council Seeks Arbitration On Ditch Dispute
Resolution 23 submits the dispute between the City of Roswell and the North Spring River Ditch Company and the North Spring River Center Ditch Company to arbitration. Each side selects an arbitrator and the two chosen pick the third. the panel’s decision is binding on all parties in Canves County cases 643 and 650.
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City of
Roswell
North Spring River Ditch Company
North Spring River Center Ditch Company
Jason W. James
Citizens’ Committee
North Spring River Ditch
North Spring River Center Ditch
District Court of
Chaves County
City of Roswell
Canves County
North Spring River
Tragic Fire Kills Two Mexican Men in Pinos Altos
Two Mexican men were burned to death in a boarding house fire at Pinos Altos near Silver City after drinking at a saloon. The blaze gutted the room above a store, with building and furniture losses about 4000 dollars.
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Pinos Altos
Silver City
Seven Men Entombed in Mine Fatal Fire
Six of seven miners trapped at Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Company No 19 colliery in Wanamie were found dead in the bottom lift after a fire on the fourth lift cut off escape. The incident occurred last night with rescue efforts ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Wanamie
Forest Fire Destroys Timber Near Bear Creek and Cheyenne
A forest fire raging since yesterday noon between Bear Creek and Cheyenne in Colorado Springs has destroyed much valuable timber. Dry weather and high winds have intensified the blaze, which is plainly visible from the city.
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Colorado Springs
Bear Creek
Cheyenne
Lon Reynolds Recaptured After Dual Jail Escapes
Lon Reynolds was brought to the county jail yesterday after escaping once from jail and again from his captor. He was weak from hunger, having eaten only once since his escape the previous Thursday. Fearing pursuit, he wandered near the Lakewood bridge as authorities and locals searched the valley.
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Lon Reynolds
Lakewood Bridge
Assistant Secretary to Inspect Naval Yards
Assistant Secretary Newberry of the Navy depart ment begins his annual inspection tour visiting the Algiers at New Orleans Pensacola Key West Guantanamo Port Royal and Charleston. He is accompanied by Captain Vreeland.
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Washington
Newberry
Navy Department
Algiers
New Orleans
Pensacola
Key West
Guantanamo
Port Royal
Charleston
Vreeland
Congress panel backs disapproval of New Mexico railroad act
A congressional committee recommended disapproval of a New Mexico act regulating damages from railroad accidents in the territory. The move aims to negate the legislature's provisions on railroad accident damages.
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N. M
Congress
Legislature
New Mexico
Artesia Daily Record subscription dispute reported
The Pecos Valley News claims the Artesia News plans to cancel Daily Record subscriptions in Artesia and Haspman while the Roswell Record counters with subscription cash figures. The Record says Artesia subscriptions bring more cash monthly than Pecos Valley News from its town, invites readers to visit the office.
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Artesia
Pecos Valley
Destructive Fire Destroys Silver City Clothing Store
A blaze gutted the B. L. Levison clothing store in Silver City. Fire officials believe the fire was incendiary and aimed at burglary. Loss is estimated at $10,000, with part covered by insurance.
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Silver City
B. L. Levison
Protest Object to Publication of Details in Thaw Trial
Protesters gathered as a public trial for Thaw proceeded raising objections to publishing details. Officials argued for transparency while demonstrators urged restraint citing potential harm to involved parties.
Thaw Case Witness Faces Cross Examination
In New York District Attorney Jerome pursues credibility challenges during Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testimony as Thaw's will and past life details loom. Paris reports Count Boni de Castellane appeals a divorce ruling, with 14 February deadline and months to come.
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Jerome
New York
Evelyn’ Nesbit Thaw
Thaw
Stanford White
White
Paris
Boni de Castellane
Wanamaker home fire destroys Lyndenhurst in Jenkintown
Former Postmaster General John Wanamaker says his Jenkintown residence Lyndenhurst burned with priceless global artifacts. He cites a 1.5 million dollar loss, noting two Munkacz y paintings valued at 750 thousand dollars saved from the blaze.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Lyndenhurst
Jenkintown
Rockefeller Gift Faces Scrutiny Over Education Funding
Northwestern University president W A Harris criticizes the General Education Board gift from John D Rockefeller as unfair. He cites Beloit College offered 200000 endowment with a two thirds matching requirement, noting Beloit could raise only 50000. He argues the neediest colleges cannot meet conditions.
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Rockefellers
Chicago
Ill
W. A. Harris
Northwestern University
John D. Rockefeller
General Education Board
Beloit
Burglars robbed public library in Omaha
Burglars forced entry into the public library in Omaha Nebraska and stole the Byron Reed coin collection described as the West’s most valuable. The watchman was surprised bound and gagged during the robbery.
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Omaha
Neb
Byron Reed
West
Dexter Water Company Formed to Drill Town Well
Judge Jerry Cazier of Dexter reports the Dexter Water Company has been incorporated to drill a town well. The filing marks an effort to secure a municipal water source for the community.
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Jerry Cazier
Dexter
The
Dexter Water Company
Governor Sets Cap on Employee Pay at Fifteen Thousand
The governor announces a limit on employee compensation capping annual pay at $15,000. This policy aims to control public payroll costs and streamline state budgeting for the upcoming fiscal year.
Veto override funds pay extra workers in Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexico February 9 reports both houses passed a joint resolution over the governor's veto to pay extra employees through the week. House No 5 appropriates about $2000 with an accounting requirement. about half the staff was dropped from the payroll and the governor secured an accounting for funds.
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Daily Record
Santa Fe
N. M
Loomis. Cameron
Cameron
United States
Hagerman
The
Hudspeth
Mullens
Moran
House
McCutchen
Council
Gallegos
Race and policy notes from Washington area
The Brownsville inquiry may run months as subpoenas lag and witnesses are sought. A Japanese school question conference is planned at the White House with officials and lawmakers in attendance. Chief Engineer Stevens denies a Panama Canal resignation rumor. Virginia congressman Rixey dies of tuberculosis, prompting House adjournment.
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Washington, D. C
Brownsville
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Texas
Congress
White House
Kahn
Hayes
Schmitz
San Francisco
Metcalf
State Department
Root
Stevens
New York
Panama
Herald
Congressman Rixey
Washington
Rixey
Virginia
U. S. Navy
Off for Mardi Gras Festivities in Crescent City
A deluxe Chicago to New Orleans special train departs for Mardi Gras. Passengers travel via Memphis to Vicksburg with a National Military park carriage ride and reach New Orleans by Sunday night. The train offers diners sleepers and library cars to avoid crowded hotels.
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Chicago
New Orleans
Slinois Central Railway
Crescent City
Memphis
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Vicksburg
National Military Park
Spooner Dramatic Co Plays At Majestic Tonight
The Spooner Dramatic Company presents a lively show at the Majestic Theatre tonight filled with humor and merriment. Crowd enjoys upbeat, comedic scenes and bright performances from the company.
Social World Notes Highlight Local Gatherings
Dr and Mrs G T Veal hosted a six oclock dinner at Fifth and Richardson with guests Richardson Graham Norton Slaughter and Mrs Keebler and Mr Woodruff Violets purple and green decor The South Side Fancywork Club met at North Main with 25 ladies for a pleasant afternoon of hot rolls salad and coffee The Commercial Club smoker drew large attendance with refreshments and cigars A cadet picnic from Military Institute was held north of town in Joe Torian s wagon A Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees dance at Macabee tall drew a large crowd for a jolly evening.
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G. T. Veal
Fifth and
Richardson
Messrs. and Mesdames
Richardson, Graham, Norton and Slaughter
C. D. Dilley
South Side
North Main
Military Institute
Berrendo
Joe Torian
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees
Macecabee Tall
Community gatherings mark Alellen schoolhouse opening
The new Alellen schoolhouse hosted a house warming with a box supper raising funds for lighting. A 29 boxed lunches sold for 37 50, highest 2 60, in a 1500 building with 500 furniture. Prof Frank Carroon from Roswell to teach starting Monday. Local churches plan a St Valentine event in Lake Arthur with Roswell visitors.
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Alellen
Frank Carroon
Roswell
El Paso Herald Sees Pecos Valley Rail Link Benefit
Editorial favors a El Paso to Carlsbad to Roswell railroad via the Pecos Valley. It argues improved service, lower rates, and new competition would connect El Paso with eastern trunk lines and reduce isolation if financed locally.
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Pecos Valley
Roswell
el Paso
Carlsbad
el Paso Herald
Kansas City
Dallas
Santa Fe
Pacos
Spooner Dramatic Co Presents Pride and Poverty at Majestic
Fun filled night awaits as the Spooner Dramatic Co stages Pride and Poverty at the Majestic. Mrs. Harry Loper arrives from Wellington Kansas for an extended visit with Mrs. H F M Bear. Grace Loper recently visited but left for El Paso to visit friends.
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Harry Loper
Wellington
Kan
H. F. M. Bear
Miss Grace
el Paso
Roswell
Genoa man locates in Pecos Valley after California trip
R. L. Olmestead of Genoa Newfoundland joined this morning and decided to settle after a prospecting trip through California. He believes the Pecos Valley offers the best prospects of all.
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R. L. Olmestead
Genoa
California
Pecos Valley
Red Men leader Leon Godchaux visits Roswell on council business
Leon Godchaux of Deming, Great Sachem for New Mexico of the Order of Red Men, travels to Roswell on business for the good of the order.
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Leon Godchaux
Deming
New Mexico
Order of Red Men
Roswell
Thomas couple to settle in Roswell from Amarillo
Mr and Mrs J W Thomas will arrive tonight from Amarillo and plan to make their home in Roswell.
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J. W. Thomas
Amarillo
Roswell
Business trip sets J. B. Williams off to Estancia
J B Williams of E T Amonett's harness shop left on the auto today for Estancia on a business visit.
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J. B. Williams
E. T. Amonett
Auto Today
Estancia
Mrs Foreman Heads to Estancia on Month-Long Trip
Mrs. M. B. Foreman will travel to Estancia tomorrow by auto route for a business visit and to visit relatives for a month.
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M. B. Foreman
Estancia
Ireton visitors Cruse and Andrews arrive for sightseeing
R. L. Cruse and J. H. Andrews of Ireton, I. T., arrived this morning to spend a few days seeing the sights.
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R. L. Cruse
J. H. Andrews
Ireton, I. T
Henry and Angell Travel from Artesia Today
P Henry and Henry Angell arrived from Artesia today.
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P. Henry
Henry Angell
Artesia
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