Chinese minister to United States to deliver message
Washington reports expect Wu the Chinese minister to arrive soon with a special message on China Japan relations after Chinese conferences in Europe and Manchuria. American manufacturers protest Japan's management of Manchurian railroads and the State Department may seek action but not joint compulsion. Berlin dispatch notes Berlin and Beijing discussions on equal trade opportunities in Manchuria and a possible US Germany agreement to counter Japan. A Mock Senate in town basement Baptist church invites young men.
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Washington
Manchuria
China
Japan
Chnina
Russia
State Department
Berlin
Sun Pao Ki
Pekin
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Germany
Foreign Office
Jayan
Mer
Wool Market Believed To Be Reviving
Boston February market report indicates revival in wool trading after weeks of stagnation. Prices held steady in top grades. lower lines saw quotation shading. A large sale reportedly owns 400000 pounds at 20c per pound or 56 57 on a scoured basis including some half bloods at 60 on a scoured basis. Other wools remained dull.
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Boston
Smoke the Pipe of Peace and Bond Issue Support
Exhibition items entice buyers with window displays and price incentives at Ingersoll Book Store. McGaffey hosts a spread to honor league efforts on bond issue election amid talks of reorganizing for fiscally focused city governance. Senators urged to attend for tariff discussion tomorrow evening. A 0412 Birthday Party at Mrs. Hinkle’s featured family and friends from local names.
Priest a Marked Man Plot to Kill Father Heinrichs
Authorities believe the plan to murder Father Heinrichs was fermenting over time with a marked target on his life. The investigation focuses on potential motives and suspects tying to the priest’s duties and community.
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Father Heinrichs
Believed to Be One of Numerous Band Members
A man believed to be among several band members was jailed at Colorado Springs in the Roberts case. The event included plays and an enjoyable evening for attendees.
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Guiseppe
Italy
Spain
South America
Paterson
Colorado
Army Car May Take Lead In Auto Race
The Army car, carrying a transmission from General Grant to Fort Leavenworth, is racing toward Chicago after a brief stop in Michigan City and ahead of the American car which struggled through snowbound Indiana roads. The French car left New Carlisle this morning, battling snow en route to Chicago.
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Grant
New York
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Michigan City
Chicago
New Carlisle
Water Users Protective Association Meeting Roswell
The first regular semi annual meeting of the Water Users Protective Association of Roswell New Mexico will be held at the Commercial Club rooms March 2 1908 at 2 pm. There is business of importance. All members and interested parties are urged to attend. Arthur J Stevens secretary.
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The
Water Users’ Protective Association of
Roswell
N. M
Association
Taxpayer Notice for 1908 Assessments at Court House
Notice to taxpayers states assessments for 1908 will be received at the court house from March 1 to May 1. A 25 percent penalty applies to those who fail to file returns by May 1, 1908. John C. Peck is the Assessor.
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Court House
Roswell Coverage in Albuquerque Journal Prominent
The Albuquerque Journal devotes two pages to Roswell highlighting its business interests and leading citizens in an extended feature by Campbell Hardy after weeks of reporting and interviews with officials and business figures. The piece is richly illustrated and aims to boost Pecos Valley prospects. The council found bond issue carried by a large margin and prepared steps to guarantee expenses before waterworks bonds sale.
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Albuquerque Journal
Roswell
Campbell Hardy
Pecos Valley
Waterworks Commission
Morse Withdraws Not Guilty Plea in Perjury Indictment
Charles W. Morse, in the Oregon case, withdrew his not guilty plea to the perjury indictment and filed a demurrer. Arguments on the demurrer are set for March 3 in the supreme court.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Supreme Court
Full Grown Japanese Excluded From Schools
San Francisco on February 25 21 year old Japanese residents were barred from Sausalito schools by trustees ruling no child over school age may attend. The case began with Sum Cho a 21 year old servant. the employer a lawyer sought admission triggering broader exclusions. Court action likely. Oyster Supper details follow.
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San Francisco
Sausilite
Sum Cho
Anti-Saloon Forces Gain Victory Amid Priest Killing Controversy
In Colorado Springs, Giuseppe denies archist links and claims responsibility for the killing of a priest. The slain priest’s body lies in state at St Elizabeth's church ahead of tomorrow’s funeral. Franciscan brothers held a private service and note Father Lee wore chains with sharp hooks as marks of long self‑imposed penance. The item ends with an unrelated advertisement from The Stine Shoe Co.
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St. Elizabeth’s Church
Father Lee
Major upgrades planned for Majestic Theatre safety
Work began to remodel the Majestic Theatre front to improve fire and stampede safety. Front doors will be enlarged and swung outward while Welter Brothers' space becomes a second entrance lobby. Seats will be secured to the floor to prevent pileups in emergencies. Dr Waite has moved to a bungalow near Orchard Park.
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Majestic
Majestic Theatre
Welter Brothers
Dr. Waite
Ito
Orchard Park
Three Propositions the Cumberland Co. Advertises
A flyer lists three investment propositions from The Cumberland Company offering fruit acreage and property on Main Street with cash and monthly payments. The piece mentions Watson-Finley Grocery Co. pricing apples at 2.50 per box and notes G R Hunt considering taking charge of Cumberland City store. Also a jewelry ad and an eye glasses claim precede a Chicago court ruling on Sunday closing laws and saloon case juries.
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G. R. Hunt
Orchari Park
Cumberland City
The Artesia Nursery Adverts and Contacts
The snippet advertises Artesia Nursery offerings for fruit shade and ornamental trees. It directs readers to J. S. Highsmith in Artesia or Wyatt Johnson in Roswell for purchases.
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The
Artesia Nursery
J. S. Highsmith
Artesia
Wyatt Johnson
Roswell
Des Moines Plan A Great Step Forward
Des Moines plan of city government gains traction as leading colleges adopt it in economics courses. Universities including Chicago Harvard Princeton Yale Carmichael and Stanford hold copies in reference libraries as interest grows nationwide. plus notes on local events and the medical update of Dan Sullivan the Artesia realtor recovering after a hospital operation.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Daily News
United States
University of Chiccago
Harvard
Princeton
Leland Stanford
Carmmell
Yale
Local Hints of Markets and Social News in One Issue
Kansas City cattle receipts 8000 with prices for Southern and Western steers cows and calves. Sheep receipts 9000 with steady to 10 cent lower markets. Social notes include farewells to Dr and Mrs Adams from Springfield and visits by Rev Turnbull. Bond for Frank Wewerk secured pending grand jury hearing. Box of Oregon apples offered at Watson-Finley Grocery Co. for 2.50 per box.
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Kansas City
General Stoessel petitions for pardon from death sentence
In St. Petersburg on February 25, Lieutenant General Stoessel who was condemned to death on February 20 for surrendering Port Arthur to the Japanese has asked Emperor Nicholas for a full pardon. The court had recommended commuting the sentence to ten years in fortress confinement and barring him from service.
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St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Nicholas
Woman's Club Meeting At Carnegie Library Afternoon
The Woman's Club will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM in the Carnegie Library with Mrs C K Mason as leader. The program will discuss Frederick the Great. Also advertised is a horse shoeing service for 1 50 and an offer to rent two furnished rooms at 415 West 15th Street North Will with no children and utilities.
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West 15Th St
North
Will
Bond Issue League Meeting In City Hall
Interest in the Bond Issue League grows as a meeting is set for tomorrow night at city hall. R Kellahin serves as president with Mayor J W Stockard and others expected to attend.
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Bond Issue League
R. Kellahin
League
J. W. Stockard
J H McPherson Nominated for County Treasurer
The Record announces J H McPherson as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the people.
Elks Meet Tonight in Roswell Lodge Session
Roswell Lodge No. 969 B P O Elks holds a regular meeting tonight at 7 30 at the lodge rooms. Ballot and business of importance announced by A Hanny E R. A separate notice notes a sale of Fancy Oregon apples for 2 50 at Watson Bournan Escheat Inley Grocery Co.
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Roswell Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
A. Hanny
E. R
Formal Opening of Hudson River Tunnel
New York crowds will witness the formal opening of the Hudson River tunnel system linking New York and New Jersey. At 3 30 PM President Roosevelt will press the power switch in Washington, with Hoboken ceremonies to follow at four after a tour through the tunnel from the New York side.
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New Jersey
Hudson River
Roosevelt
Washington
Hoboken
Excursion Train Derailed Near Laredo Texas
Thirty persons were injured when an excursion train derailed near Ornville twelve miles north of Laredo Texas last night. Most passengers were from Ohio and the trip was led by Charles Gates of Toledo. Initial reports confused the wreck with John W Gates party traveling in the South but that party had arrived at Beaumont Texas.
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Ornville
Ohio
Charles Gates
Toledo
John W. Gates
New York
Beaumont
Texas
Creel outlines Gothenberg plan to control saloons
Governor Creel of Chihuahua signals soon tackling the liquor question with a Gothenberg system inspired plan. A quasi philanthropic corporation would acquire saloons across the state, close many, regulate others, and cap profits at six percent to fund temperance and morality efforts.
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Creel
Gothenberg
Roswell Weather Summary February 25
Local report shows a high of 63 and a low of 36 with average 50 degrees. Precipitation is 0.00 inches. Wind from the north at 4 mph. Weather is clear. Forecast: Roswell and vicinity expect fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with no temperature change.
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