Polls Close For Bond Issues In Roswell Vote
Voters urged to cast ballots before six o clock as bond issue support appears to have a large majority. Reports at three o clock show ward tallies favoring the bond plan, with officials noting taxes will affect future generations. A local meeting featured speakers defending progress and addressing objections, ending in good humor. Fancy Oregon apples advertised at Watson Finley Grocery Co. for 2.50 per box.
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Bond Issue League
Mighty fleet to anchor in San Francisco harbor
In San Francisco on February 19 the U S battleship Nebraska under Captain Nicholson arrived from Magdalena Bay as the vanguard of a vast fleet to be in harbor Saturday. The force includes four battleships led by Captain Dayton the West Virginia Mary Colorado and Pennsylvania and Admiral Sebre’s cruisers Tennessee and Washington with more ships expected and about eight hundred officers and men aboard.
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N Francisco
Cal
U. S
Nebraska
Nicholson
Magdalena Bay
Evans
Golden Gate
Dayton
West Virginia
Maryand
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Sebre
Tennessee
Washington
Armored Cruisers Arrive at San Francisco
San Francisco February 20 the armored cruisers West Virginia Maryland Tennessee and Washington arrived here this morning from Manila Bay The cruisers Colorado and Pennsylvania which accompanied them along the coast did not enter the harbor but proceeded northward to the Mare Island yards The four big vessels anchored near the battleship Utah which arrived yesterday
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San Francisco
Cal
West Virginia
Maryland
Tennessee
Washington
Magdal Bay
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Erton Yards
Aska
Battleship Fleet Arrives Off Callao
Callao February 20 crowds gather as the American battleship fleet is sighted offshore. Admiral Evans remains in poor health while Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas commands the force during the arrival spectacle.
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Calloa
Connecticut
Evans
Chas. M. Thomas
All kinds of Fancy Oregon apples $2.50 per box
Watson Fin ey Grocery Co offers assorted Fancy Oregon apples at two dollars and fifty cents per box. The ad highlights a price promotion and invites shoppers to visit the store for purchase.
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Oregon
Watson-Finey Grocery Co
Brig. Gen S C Dodge Dies at 66 in Washington
Brig. Gen S C Dodge U S A retired 66 who earned a Medal of Honor for gallantry at White River during the Colorado Indian campaign in the sixties died at his residence in Washington yesterday. He served with the 23rd Massachusetts volunteers in the Civil War.
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Ashington
Is S. C. Dodge
Congress
White River
General Dodge
23Rd
Massachusetts Volunteers
The Latest Fad Leather Neckties at J. F. Patterson's
Local shop J. F. Patterson's showcases new fad leather neckties drawing shoppers. Bold patterns and glossy finishes attract admirers, with customers urged to inspect the latest offerings and select styles to suit their wardrobe.
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J. F. Patterson's
Railroad threat to close small stations looms
Washington February 20 A serious proposal filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission seeks a nine hour law extension for Wabash Railway employees in train movement. The petition warns that without a commission or court order, many small stations must be closed as the company lacks sufficient competent operators to meet the standard. The move aims to avoid disruptions by delaying full compliance and station staffing changes.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wabash Rail Company
Compan
Prohibitionists Clash With Secretary Taft In New York
In New York on February 20 Charles B es chairman of the National Prohibition Committee said the President had lost the confidence of the prohibitionists while preserving the powers of the government. The remarks reflect a split over Taft’s stance on prohibition policy and party leadership.
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New York
Charles B.es
National Prohibit Committee
Prohibition sentiment boosts unlikely candidates
The speaker argued Bryan has no path to the presidency and Taft cannot win the Republican nomination because they oppose prohibition. Jones praises growing prohibition support. For sale notice lists private auction of household goods and chickens at 411 N Washington Ave by Frank E. Brooks.
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Bryan
Taft
Jones
Frank E. Brooks
Washington Ave
Oltf
Cripple Creek Postmaster Nomination Confirmed
Washington, Feb 19. Postmaster General Meyer said the President will send to the Senate the nomination of Daniel E. Sullivan to succeed himself as postmaster at Cripple Creek Colorado. Sullivan gained acclaim for jostling a hoodlum who insulted the President during a 1900 campaign stop, driving away the disturbance.
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Washington, D. C
Meyer
Senate
Daniel E. Sullivan
Cripple Creek
Colo
Sullivan
Three Propositions Offer Real Estate Options in Cumberland NM
The Cumberland Company of Cumberland, New Mexico, advertises three property deals. Option one: five acres with fruit trees, irrigated, cultivated, $100 cash plus $25 monthly for 36 months. Option two: a Main Street business lot 25 by 175, $12 cash and $1 weekly for 50 weeks. Option three: ten unimproved acres, $50 cash and $10 monthly for 30 months. Contact by letter or phone.
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Main Street
THE
Cumberland Company
Cumberland, N. M
Ohio River Flood Reaches Danger Line at Cincinnati
Cincinnati, February 19. The Ohio river reached the danger line of fifty feet at noon today. Forecasts place the crest at about 52 feet with expectations the river will start falling rapidly by Friday.
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Cincinnati
Oregon Apple Boxes At Watson Finley Grocery Co
Sweet Oregon apples offered at Watson Finley Grocery Co. for 2.50 per box. Fresh stock available with limited supply.
New Mexico Republicans Endorse Taft Candidacy
The Republican Territorial Committee in Albuquerque adopts strong resolutions endorsing William Howard Taft for the Presidential nomination. Taft's backing is announced amid party lines in New Mexico with emphasis on unity and support for his campaign.
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New Mexico
Taft
Albuquerque
N. M
Republican Territorial Committee
Wm. H. Taft
Apples at Watson Finley Grocery Co Price Flag
A box of Fancy Oregon apples will cost $2.50 at the Watson Finley Grocery Co. The notice highlights a bargain price for local shoppers and points to the store as a source for fresh fruit.
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Oregon
Watson- Finley Grocery Co
Flood situation worsens in southern Indiana
Indianapolis February 19 flood situation in southern Indiana became more serious as rivers rose overnight. Thousands of acres of low land were submerged by higher water levels.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Cut Glass Stock Slashed In Cash Sale At Morrison Store
To clear room for new goods en route the entire Cut-Glass stock is offered at half price. Sale runs until March first with everything marked in plain figures. First come first served cash only. Harry Morrison invites all shoppers to pick over and select from the full stock.
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Harry Morrison
Mrs E W Mitchell Returns From Hagerman Visit
Mrs E W Mitchell came back this afternoon after spending a week visiting relatives in Hagerman.
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E. W. Mitchell
Hagerman
Roswell Parade Displays Voters Rally for Bond Issue
Nineteen automobiles with banners led a Bond Issue League parade through Roswell, joined by the fire department and a mock brigade. The City Livery autobus carried the NMMI band, opposite the City Band, creating a striking spectacle. The event aimed to boost interest in today’s election and showcased Roswell’s progressivism, punctuated by a minor accident near Mrs. Jaffa’s home. The note adds a personal letter from Morris Sheppard and an ad for Roswell Title and Trust Company offering real estate loans.
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Bond Issue League
Roswell
Fire Department
City Livery and Transfer Co
N.M. M. IL
Eye ear nose throat clinic ad with glasses fitting
Dr Presley offers eye ear nose and throat services with glasses fitted. Phone 130. Also lists 90tf as a price or code. Local ad style of the era.
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Presley
Roswell Federal Building Boost Receives Letter
Washington date February 15 1908 reports Superintendent Brasher of Roswell city schools a college classmate of Congressman Morris Sheppard Texas. he receives a letter praising the appropriation for a Federal building in Roswell. The brief note from a distant official underscores ongoing political support and progress in the project.
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Brasher
Roswell
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Gatewood Opposes Bond Issue at City Meeting
Judge W W Gatewood challenged the Roswell bond issue for public improvements at a crowded court room session last night. He was the sole speaker against the plan, while speakers led by Kellahin, Stockard, and others urged municipal progress and cited the legality of the bonds amid discussion on plans and specifications.
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W. W. Gatewood
Roswell
President Kellahin
Bond Issue League
J. W. Stockard
R. H. McCune
Scott
K. S. Woodruff
G. A. Richardson
Henry F. Vermillion
Joe Gonzales
Col. Baker
H. T. Drury
Kellahin
Gatewood
Ceeds
Sporty Oil Prospector Sows Bad Checks in Roswell
C L Le Roy posing as Pittsburg oil magnates representative cashed three local checks in Roswell for 20 20 and 25 dollars. Returns protested, he left town after touring Pecos Valley and Dayton. Report says he is under arrest in Colorado Springs and will be returned for charges in Chaves and Eddy counties.
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C. L. Leroy
Pittsburg
Roswell
Jim Manning
J. P. Church
Will Lawrence
Lake Arthur
Leroy
Dayton
Colorado Springs
Pecos Valley
Chaves
Eddy Counties
Ingersoll Book Store Offers Fresh Chocolate Shipment
A fresh shipment of chocolates from a famous maker arrives at Ingersoll Book Store. The candy line promises good chocolate and tasty confections for customers seeking sweet treats.
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Ingersoll Book Store
Knox bill to establish postal savings banks
Washington February 19 Senator Knox introduced a bill to establish postal savings banks. The measure follows the plan outlined by Postmaster General Meyer in his annual report and public address, aiming to promote thrift and provide a trusted deposit place for large sums that might otherwise be hoarded.
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Washington
Knox
Meyer
The Artesia Nursery Trade Notice
The Artesia Nursery listing directs buyers to J. S. Highsmith in Artesia or Wyatt Johnson in Roswell for fruit shade and ornamental trees.
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Artesia Nursery
J. S. Highsmith
Artesia
Wyatt Johnson
Roswell
Senator Latimer of South Carolina Dies at 60
Washington reports Senator Latimer of South Carolina died at Providence hospital at 9:30 a.m. after appendicitis surgery revealed twisted bowels. He had been ill since Sunday, and doctors held little hope before his death.
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Washington
Senator Latimer
South Carolina
Providence Hospital
Something New and Novel Card Post Cards BeautifiedTinsel NAME post cards in beauti ful colors
Something new and novel offers tinsel NAME post cards in colorful finishes. The items are described as nifty and marketable for making a hit with buyers seeking eye catching stationery.
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Ingersoll Book Store
Injunction Against Railroad Dissolved in Chicago Case
Judge Ball dissolved the injunction on the Illinois Central stock held by the Union Pacific affiliated entities. The ruling allows 386,231 shares to be voted at the March 25 stockholders meeting, stating corporations can own stock in other firms and foreign status does not bar such holding. The decision rejected a common law prohibition and noted UP and IC are not competing lines.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Ilinois Central
Securities Company
Accused of Offense Maggie Wilkie Arrested by Agent
Mrs Maggie Wilkie was arrested today on a charge by government special agent Henry C Hays before U S Commissioner J Nisbet for altering a ten dollar postal order to appear payable to her and for attempting to pass it at a local store. Oregon apples sold at 250 per box by Watson Finley Grocery Co. Mrs J H Hinkle of Hagerman visits relatives and shops. Joe Addington moved from Portales. his horse and buggy are old, he orders a Buick runabout. A L Schneider came from Artesia for a brief business visit. Russell builds new wagons.
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Maggie Wilkie
Henry C. Hays
U. S
J. Nisbet
Weather report from Roswell New Mexico February 20
Local observation at 6:00 a m records max 45 min 16 mean 30 with 0 precip wind south 2 miles per hour and cloudy conditions. Forecast calls for Roswell vicinity partly cloudy with stationary temperatures tonight and Friday. New Mexico wide forecast: rain or snow in the north, partly cloudy in the south, with unchanged temps. M Wright official in charge.
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Roswell
N. M
New Mexico
M. Wright
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Eee
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DEAQ
Hone
B. Jones
Avery Rigs
J. H. Hinkle
L. B. Boehner
Joe Addington
Portales
Johnnie Kipling
A. L. Schneider
Russell
U. S. Weather Bureau
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