Loss of the Larchmont Sinks Passengers' Trust in Captain
Reports from Block Island Sound describe the Larchmont disaster with 138 known dead 71 recovered and 49 identified. Captain McVey defends leaving the ship stating orders to lower boats were given and the boat drifted free amid darkness and wind as passengers failed to respond. Washington dispatch notes a Fort Sill court martial for Corporal Edward Knowles over the Brownsville incident aiming to kill Captain Edgar Macklin with sixteen witnesses offering alibis.
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Larchmont
Block Island
Sound
McVey
Fred Hiesell
Pon
Washington, D. C
War Department
Edward L. Knowles
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Knowles
Edgar C. Macklin
Brownsville
Macklin
Navy
Hensley, Jr
Field Day for the Temperance Crusaders in DC
Washington February 14 thousands of Prohibition Crusaders in the District of Columbia gathered around the Capitol in a mass temperance demonstration. A committee gained a hearing and a bill to prohibit liquor sales in the district may receive favorable consideration during Congress. The merger includes leading clergymen and prominent citizens, with about 1,000 saloons and many clubs taxed at 800 dollars yearly.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Capitol Building
Capitol
Webber
Ohio
Prohibition Crusaders
Blind Tigers
Bers of
Congress
National Capitol
House Committee On
Prohibition Battle Energizes Saloonmen and Brewers
Liquor forces are strongly mobilized and will sustain agitation until victory. Saloon men expect united support from brewers and distillers nationwide, as passage of a district prohibition law could influence the entire country.
Concert Tonight at M. E. Church South
Vocal solos by Mrs. Edw Ellis Miss Edith Rodkey and Mr L R Alexander violin solos by Miss Eva Nelson singing by the Ladies Chorus and a piano duet by Mrs W L Hill and Mrs C D Thompson
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M. E. Church
South
Edw. Ellis
Edith Rodkey
L. R. Alexander
Eva Nelson
W. L. Hill
C. D. Thompson
Subpoena Issued to Hill Over ore land Deal
A Minnesota legislative committee issued a subpoena directing President J. J. Hill to appear this afternoon to explain the Great Northern road ore lands deal. The panel investigates an ore land transaction involving the Great Sisctleen and U. S. Steel to determine if the Great Northern may operate in ore lands under its charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Fel
J. J. Hill
U. S. Steel Corporation
Neighbauer and Mrs Guyse Wed at Roswell Home
Fred Neighbauer, a Pecos Valley elder statesman, and Mrs Mollie Guyse of Lincoln county were married at ten this morning at the bride’s sister Mrs Charles Ballard home south of Roswell. Elder C A Hill officiated in the presence of relatives and a few friends. The couple will reside at the groom’s cattle ranch west of Hagerman. The pair have many local friends in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Neighbauer
Pecos Valley
Mollie Guyse
Lincoln County
Charles A. Ballard
Roswell
C. ¢. Hill
Christian Ara
Hagerman
Fast St Louis and San Francisco Train Wreck Near Rankin
A passenger train on the St. Louis and San Francisco line was wrecked near Rankin after striking a switch believed tampered with. The crash injured the fireman and a news agent.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Rankin
First Trolley Sleeper in Illinois
St. Louis February 14 The first trolley sleeper ever run in Illinois will leave East St. Louis today for Decatur via Springfield Two sleepers will be operated.
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Illinois
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Decatur
Springfield
Councilman Jump and Brother Leave for Corona Trip
Councilman F. M. Jump and his brother R. E. Jump departed this morning by auto for a business trip to Corona.
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F. M. Jump
R. E. Jump
The
Auto Today
Corona
Roswell Forecast: Fair Weather and Steady Temps
Local Roswell report notes maximum 74 and minimum 38 degrees with mean 56. Precipitation 0.0 inches and NE wind at 5 mph. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Friday with stationary temperatures. M Wright, Official in Charge.
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Roswell
N. M
Artesia County Likely Formed From Ed Dy and Chaves Counties
Debates over creating Artesia County from portions of Ed Dy and Chaves counties continue. Proponents argue for regional governance gains while opponents warn of tax implications and boundary disputes.
Three New County Schemes Face Redistricting Hurdles
Santa Fe reports show Artesia county bills before the house committee on Counties and County Lines as Mullens and Hudspeth push to block the measure while Cameron braces for council action. Separate items note taxation of express firms, a proposed archaeology school, and the new Stockard building council chamber in Roswell with updated lighting and rental terms.
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House Committee On
Mullens
Hudspeth
Cameron
Daily Record
Santa Fe
N. M
Artesia
Ruppe
Bernalillo
Eddy
Chaves
Torrance
San Miguel
Spiess
New Mexico
County Officers Amendment Passes With Vacancy Power
The amendment provides that county commissioners shall fill all vacancies in county offices and takes effect from passage. Duncan Chavez Sergeant and Sulzer voted nay. Dalies and Murray were absent.
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Duncan
Chavez
Sergeant
Sulzer
Dalies
Murray
Roswell Plans Opera House and Skating Rink Project
Roswell mayor says a local investor seeks to build a combined opera house and skating rink if cattlemen and city aid align with the concession and encouragement from the Cattlemen's Convention. The proposer wishes to stay unnamed until action occurs.
Cement Brick Boom Signals Growing Demand in Texico and Farwell
Morning mail brings A L W Nilsson of Hondo an order for 150000 cement brick for Texico. This makes 700000 cement brick sold in Texico and Farwell this year. Hondo company has also sold 37 carloads of sand from Riverside spur. Evidence of cement brick as premier building material among towns and older states.
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A. L. W. Nilsson
Hondo
Texico
Farwell
Hondo Company
Riverside
Wisconsin man dies in hospital tubercular annex burial in Iowa
John A. Wallace arrived four months ago from New Diggings Wisconsin seeking relief from the climate. He died at St. Mary's Hospital tubercular annex and his remains were sent to Clarion Iowa, to be buried beside his brother. He was a friend of J. H. Clarkson who joined him here last fall after a northern visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wallace
Diggings
Wis
St. Mary’s Hospital
Clarion
Iowa
J. H. Clarkson
First Band Concert of the Year in Roswell
The Roswell City Band directed by Capt. Jack Fletcher performed last night on the street. Some members were absent thinning the harmony section, but the ensemble played well and was appreciated by many citizens. They have practiced all winter and expect strong performance in summer plaza concerts.
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Roswell
Jack Fletcher
For Rent Apartment Three Rooms and Bath
Apartment with three rooms and bath plus gas range for rent. Apply to Dr. J. E. McClane or Wm. R. Walton at 961f.
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J. E.mcclane
Wm. R. Walton
Feared Hitch in Proceeding With The Thaw Murder Case
A reported obstruction or delay raises concern over the next steps in the Thaw murder case as prosecutors and defense await key evidence and judge rulings. Local court observers cite possible procedural conflicts that could affect dates.
Juror's Wife Dies in Thaw Case Disruption
New York February 14 The illness of juror Joseph B Bolton's wife prompted a Thaw trial recess and the jurors to return home. Mrs Bolton died as her husband reached her bedside. Kentucky grand jury indicted Cincinnati Enquirer Louisville Herald Times and Evening Post for printing offensive Thaw trial details. A House resolution authorized the President to ban such revolting case details from the mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Grand Jury
Kentucky
Lebanon
Cincinnati Enquirer
The
Louisville Herald
Louisville Times and Evening Post
Washington
Wharton
Illinois
House Today
Secretary Strauss Sets Bimonthly Cabinet Meetings
Secretary Strauss held what he called the first cabinet meeting with all bureau chiefs of the Department of Commerce and Labor. He aims to increase efficiency by regular conferences and plans to hold them twice a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Strauss
Clothing Merchant Dies from Pistol Wound in Chicago
Chicago February 14 B Kuppenheimer manager of the firm B Kuppenheimer and Co clothing merchants died at his home this morning from a pistol wound. It is not known whether the death was self inflicted or accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
B. Kuppenheimer
B. Kuppenheimer & Co
Fire rumors of death exaggerated in Pine Bluff blaze
Pine Bluff Arkansas February 14 rumors claimed severe loss of life from a fire that destroyed nine cottages and residences three hotels and the Carr memorial church but reports deny any confirmed fatalities and describe a partial blaze at a local area.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Carr Memorial Church
Devastation as Fire Wrecks Farms and Homes
A large fire destroyed about two hundred barns and outbuildings with an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Only two deaths are reported thus far. The blaze left nearly a thousand people homeless, including about 150 families.
Pacific Mail refuses sale of steamers to Japanese line
The San Francisco Examiner reports President Harriman of the Pacific Mail Co. rejected all offers from Toyen Kisha Kisen Kaisha to sell part or all of its steamers. The company weighs a proposal from Mexico to abandon the Panama route and operate with the Tehuantepec Isthmian line or split service between the two routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Examiner
Harriman
Pacific Mail Company
Toyen Kisha Kisen Kaisha
Orient
Pacific Mail Co
Mexico
Pacific Mail
Panama
Toto
Interesting French History Program Led by Mrs Keebler
The Woman's Club met at the Carnegie Library with strong attendance. Mrs Iva J Keebler presented a well received program on Louis XV and Louis XVI era topics including Madame de Pompadour Madame du Barry and Maria Antoinette. Mrs Percy Evans spoke on the Camisards Louis Betrothal to the Infanta and related themes.
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Keebler
Carnegie Library
Iva J. Keebler
Louis XV
Louis XVI
Luther Stover
John Law
Percy Evans
Louis
Infanta
Spain
Maria Leczinska
Madame de Pompadour
Madame du Barry
Maria Antoinette
Prospect Well to be Put Down at Ady’s
George Ady who found oil in his water well near Roswell four miles northeast earlier this week has stopped drilling fearing that striking oil would spoil the water supply. Isaac Canfield, expert oil man, was enthusiastic and said a prospect hole will be sunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ady
Roswell
Isaac Canfield
Ady
East Lynne Impresses Crowded Majestic Audience
The Spooner Dramatic Company delivered a strong performance of East Lynne at the Majestic to a packed house last night. Critics praised the company’s strength and the usual strong specialties, with further shows tonight and tomorrow night then a Saturday matinee and night before traveling to Carlsbad. The evening’s program includes Ben Bolt, a tale of a sailor and his sweetheart.
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East Lynne
Spooner Dramatic Company
Majestic
Carlsbad
Ben Bolt
Suffragists Arrested Near Parliament In Disorderly Conduct
Fifty six women protesting near the house of parliament were arrested and arraigned on disorderly conduct and resisting police. Mrs Deshard sister of General French led yesterday’s attack and was fined ten dollars or twenty one days. Other repeat offenders faced five dollar fines or two weeks in jail, with all choosing jail over further release.
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London
House of Parliament
Deshard
French
County Commissioners Convene Annual Kansas Meeting
Delegates from nearly all Kansas counties attend the Kansas County Commissioners Association session in Topeka. The convention runs several days and will include attendance at the state legislature sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas County Commissioners’ Association
Texas Nut Growers Meet Opens in Austin
The Texas Nut Growers Association opens its Second annual meeting in Austin on February 14 with many prominent nut industry figures present to deliver addresses. The convention continues through tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Nut Growers Meet
Austin
Texas
Texas Nut Growers’ Association
Dairying Course Opened by Mississippi College
The Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College begins its annual short course in dairying in Jackson with many farmers attending. The event, originally set for February 4, was postponed to today as practical dairymen provide instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Medill McCormick to Speak at Kansas City Ad Club Dinner
Medill McCormick editor of the Chicago Tribune will be the principal speaker at the Kansas City Ad Club dinner this evening. His topic will be Advertising a Great Newspaper. Prominent Missouri newspapers men will attend from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medill McCormick
Kansas City
The
Chicago Tribune
Missouri
Anox For A Smoot Pennsylvania Senator Opposed To Expelling Him
Anox faces a pushback from constituents after a Pennsylvania senator named Smoot resists expulsion. Party leaders seek a formal vote to remove him amid ethics scrutiny and mounting pressure from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Knox Defends Smoot Seat Over Utah Polygamy Question
Senator Knox urged the Senate to back Smoot for Utah’s seat, arguing religious tolerance forbids ousting him and noting no federal law bans polygamy in Utah. He warned against using religion to bar a senator and defended state rights to select representatives.
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U. S
Utah
Knox
Senate
Smoot
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Oklahoma Grand Lodge Eastern Star Opens Annual Session
The Oklahoma Grand Lodge of the Order of the Eastern Star opened its annual session in Enid on February 14 with several hundred delegates in attendance. The gathering marks the start of a multi day convention in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Eastern Star
Enid
Okla
Oklahoma Grand Lodge of the Order of the Eastern Star
Fire engine breaks down after crossing incident
The city fire engine failed during a practice run at five o'clock yesterday evening near Fifth and Pecos. The wheel shattered after the crossing, necessitating a trip to the repair shop and a replacement wheel. A new wheel is on order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth and
Pecos
Sunnyside Sanitarium Sold to New Partners
Dr. J. B. Keaster sold his half interest in Sunnyside Sanitarium and Tent City northwest of town to Miss Eunice Bell. Partner Carl Hicks will run the facility with Miss Bell while Dr. Keaster focuses on his medical practice as generalist and ENT specialist.
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Sunnyside Sanitarium
J. B. Keaster
Miss Eunice Bell
Carl Hicks
Miss Bell
Keaster
Best to Plant Now in Early Spring
Best to plant now as roots begin growth. Local brief notes report visitors and arrivals including Col. I. H. Elliott from Dexter, P. M. Baker from Artesia, W. M. Crow from Four Lakes, C. Killgore from Canyon City, and R. L. Kelly from Caria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Cruse
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Temperance Crusaders
Mrs. Guyse
U. S. Weather Bureau
M. Wright
Artesia County
Deen
the Daily Record
Santa Fe, N. M
Stockard
Record
Allery Furniture
Cattlemen’s Convention
Hitch
New York
Joseph B
Thaw
Jerome
Ady’s
Central America
Nicaragua
Honduras
United States
Guatemala
Col. I. H. Elliott
Dexter
P. M. Baker
W. M. Crow
Four Lakes
C. Killgore
Canyon City
R. L. Kelly
Cariabad
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