Naval Bill Aims to Build Afloat Equal to Any Vessel
Washington reports outline to authorize rebuilding and arming a dreadnaught era battleship and reassert naval strength. Secretary Metcalf briefing lawmakers hints at plans, with emphasis on fleet maneuvers and six week schedule amid Guantanamo basing notes. Assistant Secretary picks and treasury shifts are also noted along with local court fund balances and a marriage announcement in Roswell.
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Secre- Metcalf
Guantanamo
Harriman Rushing Cars From East to Coal Fields
Harriman era dispatches report rail shipments moving freight cars eastward toward coal fields as fuel demand rises. Officials urge steady crews and timely transfers to meet production needs.
New Stock Issue Moves On in Pennsylvania Rail Plans
The Pennsylvania Railway seeks to raise 100 million in new stock while Great Northern stock issuance faces court obstacles. Harriman line managers pay 32 000 freight to move cars to coal fields, risking revenue loss. Stocks fall in New York on news, then partial rally as bears take profits before Great Northern stock books reopen.
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Pennsylvania Road
Great Northern
Harriman
Kansas
Nebraska
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania Railway
Toll
Pennsylvaniia
St. Paul
Atchison
Northern Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
Bears
Minnesota
Great Northern Railway Company
Crowding at Third Avenue Station Proves Fatal
New York January 10 Overcrowding at the 11th Street station of the Third Avenue elevated railroad cost William F. Newman a Bronx businessman his life and left Carl Wehns an importer with internal injuries that may prove fatal. The train was crowded and the pushing began as it moved, forcing those at the front against the car sides and into the wheels. Newman was crushed and mangled.
Earthquakes Fires and Storms Cause Loss of Life and Property
A sequence of natural disasters including earthquakes fires and storms results in casualties and significant property damage across multiple regions. Authorities urge caution and disaster response agencies mobilize to assist affected communities.
Tidal Wave and Fires Hit Several Cities in Jan 11 Reports
Multiple disasters reported including a devastating tidal wave in the Dutch East Indies with hundreds killed, a large tobacco warehouse fire in Lancaster causing about a million dollars in losses, and a submarine boat sinking in Cherbourg. Other incidents include a mysterious bomb in St Petersburg, a fatal gas plant explosion in Woodman Hall, and heavy sleet storms halting western Kansas wires.
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St. Petersburg
Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Colorado
Territories
Washington
F. H. Pope
Edward Scheibner
Woodman Hall
Father Dwyer
Vassilly Island
Little and
Prospect Streets
McCumber pension bill expands to Mexican and Civil War survivors
Washington report notes the senate passed the McCumber service pension bill with amendments extending eligibility to Mexican War survivors and Civil War veterans and barring damages for pension attorneys. House adjourned until May after unprecedented pension action. 620 private pension bills approved in under an hour. River and Harbor bill rerun unlikely January 16.
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Washington
Senate Tollay Without
McCumber
Cost of the last term of court in 1906
County Treasurer J S Lea gives a breakdown of court fund expenses for October November and December 1906 in Roswell New Mexico. He notes wild estimates of twelve to fifteen thousand dollars and provides the official payment details for the term.
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J. S. Lea
Daily Record
Roswell
N. M
Jackson man testifies in Cox murder case findings
Jackson Kentucky January 11 Johnn Smith under indictment for the assassination of Dr Cox confessed that Judge James Hargis and Edward Callahan urged him to kill Cox and that he Spicer and Abner shot Cox in a simultaneous attack.
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Jackson, Ky
Johnn Smith
Dr. Cox
James Hargis
Edward Callahan
Cox
Spicer
Abner
Philharmonic Orchestra to debut at Christian Church
The new Philharmonic Orchestra, with sixteen pieces under competent management, will give its first concert at the Christian Church Friday evening at 8:00 p m. Admission 25 cents. Evening program described as good.
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New Philharmonic Orchestra
Christian Chirch
Confederates to Commemorate Lee Birthday Reception
The Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy met at the court house and planned a January 19 reception at the Roswell Commercial Club rooms. The event honors General Robert E. Lee for ex-Confederates and their families, with committees formed to arrange decorations, program, refreshments and entertainment.
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Lee
Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy
Court House
Robert E. Lee
Roswell Commercial Club
Philharmonic Orchestra Prepares For Superior Territory Season
The Philharmonic Orchestra and Band report excellent progress with regular rehearsals and newly equipped instruments. Efforts focus on shaping the ensemble into the Territory’s finest musical organization as members and instrumentation are listed below.
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Philharmonic Orchestra
Smoot to Hold Senate Seat Despite Expulsion Talks
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Reed Smoot will retain his senate seat unless he earns expulsion. A senate majority believes he cannot be removed under current rules, since expulsion requires a two thirds vote and safeguards his tenure until his term ends.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Washington
Reed Smoot
Senate
Italian Lawyers Declare General Strike in Rome
Rome January 11 A strike of lawyers in Italy has been declared after meeting yesterday. Barristers and solicitors will urge lawyers in all Italian towns to strike against reform proposals until measures are withdrawn. The minister of justice referred the reform measures to the chamber of deputies for discussion.
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Rome
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Lee Richards Takes Quick Trip to Elkins
Mrs. A L W Nilsson travels to Texas on a two day business trip replacing Mr Nilsson who remains in bed with bronchitis and stomach trouble. John D Rockefeller says he forgives those who misunderstand him and claims another function of the Almighty. Kansas City Times.
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Lee Richards
Elkins
A. L. W. Nilsson
Texico
Mr. Nilsson
John D. Rockefeller
John
Kansas City Times
Restraint Sought on Leather Company Merger
Two lawsuits filed in New Jersey to stop the proposed merger of United States Leather Company and Central Leather Company. Plaintiffs hold preferred stock and object to Central Leather acquiring control of $119 million of $127 million in U. S. Leather stock.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Leather Company
Central Leather Company
Jersey City
U. S. Leather Co
U. S. Leather Company
Feed Your Chickens and Local Visits
Car load of Kaffir Corn just received from Roswell Produce and Seed Co. Mrs J B Blea and friends Mrs George Fletcher and Miss Carrie Emellio have arrived from Lincoln for a week with Mrs P B Howard on South Main Street.
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Roswell Produce & Seed Co
J. B. Blea
City
George Fletcher
Carrie Emellio
Lincoln
Gaines and Mahon clash on dock ing bill floor scuffle in Congress
On January 10 in Washington Gaines of Tennessee attempted to attack Mahon of Pennsylvania during a speech supporting his docking bill. The dispute led to a chaotic scene as members restrained Gaines while Mahon defended his claim of accuracy.
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Washington, D. C
Gaines
Tennessee
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Mah Ion
Mny
Tillman to Speak on Brownsville Riot Question
Senator Tillman to address a Saturday Senate session on his resolution to investigate the Brownsville riot that led to the discharge of black troops from the 25th Infantry. Also notes a Commercial Club Smoker and Salvation Army Sunday school concert at the citadel with proceeds for Adjutant Woodward.
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Washington
Fokker
Senate
Brownsville
25Th Infantry
Tillman
Ohio
Sunday School
The
Salvation Army
New Citadel
Adjt
Heflin Returns From Texas Trips
H. D. B. Heflin arrives home after a week on business in Amarillo and Clarendon. Mrs. Heflin comes back from Lamar County where she has been visiting since September.
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Carlsbad
Miss Lenox
Erwin McElroy
Pecos
Whitaker
Roswell
H. D. B. Heflin
Amarillo
Clarendon
Roswell Weather Report January Temp and Forecast
Local Roswell New Mexico observation at 6 am reports max 54 min 40 mean 47 with trace precipitation and light southwest wind. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for fair skies, colder tonight, and Saturday.
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U. & Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
S. W
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