Statehood Bill to Taft for New Mexico and Arizona
Washington, Jan. 11. Representative Hamilton of Michigan, chairman of the House Committee on Territories, submitted to the President a draft bill granting separate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. The bill follows Taft’s recommendation for separate elections to adopt a constitution and elect state officers. The President stated he did not desire another Oklahoma incident and approved the bill. Hamilton hopes statehood will be granted in the last two territories this session of Congress.
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Washington
Hamilton
Michigan
House
New Mexico
Arizona
Taft
Oklahoma
Congress
Army Bill Passed by House with Higher Estimate
Washington Jan 11 The army bill for 1911 passed the House by 188 to 106 and carries an appropriation of 95 200 000. Opposition centered on the department estimates being exceeded.
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HOUSE
Washington
Wool Market Dullness Amid Tight Supplies In Boston
In Boston on January 11 the midwinter wool market shows dull trading with minor movement and a firming trend in select wools. Washed delaine sells at 39 to 40 cents, Montana original at 26 12 cents, fleece wools firm yet with light demand, 1910 clip bidding active in Utah and Idaho, pulled wool slightly livelier and foreign products drawing interest.
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Boston
Mass
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Seth Bullock Vies as Pinchot Successor for Forestry Service
Washington report says President may offer Forestry Service head to Seth Bullock of South Dakota, a friend of Roosevelt and leading Black Hills rancher, as a possible successor to Gifford Pinchot.
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Seth Bullock
Gifford Pinchot
Washington
Inp
Forestry Service
Mig’t
South Dakota
Bullock
Roosevelt
Rager
Black Hills
John H Dills Files for Justice of the Peace
The official record announces John H Dills as a candidate for justice of the peace in Precinct No 2. The special election is scheduled for Tuesday January 25 and the voters will decide the outcome in the south precinct.
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Ily
John H. Dills
Office of
Justice of the Peace
Odills
People of the South
Democratic Judge Dill Seeks New Mexico Seat
The candidate outlines four decades of Democratic lineage and years in Texas and New Mexico. He emphasizes strict law enforcement, fairness, and reluctance to show leniency after first offenses, while pledging to require proof of guilt before conviction. He cites experience as justice of the peace in Sherman, Texas, and an unfinished term at Kenna, plus five Texas legislative sessions.
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New Mexico
Texas
Kentucky
Sherman
Kenna
Cook
Grayson
Grayson County
Dill
Report Another Man Killed at Corona New Mexico
The Tor rance driver arriving today says a telegraph operator in Torince stated that another man was killed at Corona in Sunday's shooting noted yesterday. No further details. Fred Higgins of the Mounted Police left yesterday for Corona after a telegram to act. The Records attempted to obtain details.
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Torrance
Tor Ince
Corona
Fred Higins
Mounted Police
Marie Neilsen Company Arrives For Five-Night Armory Run
The Marie Neilsen Company of ten actors arrived from Carlsbad this morning and will perform five nights at the Armory starting tonight. The troupe changes the bill nightly and is well recommended after a successful engagement in Carlsbad.
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Marie Neilsen
Carlsbad
Armory
Smudge Pot Burn Test Observed At Roswell Hardware
Farmers and orchardists witnessed an actual burning test of Hamilton and National smudge pots behind Roswell Hardware Company this afternoon. Oil was placed in each pot and burn time will be announced later. The test draws interest from fruit growers in the area.
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Hamilton
Roswell Hardware Company
Local Manager Returns From Holiday Visit
L F Woodhead Roswell Electric Light and Power Company local manager has returned from a holiday visit to his old home in Bristol Virginia and trips for pleasure and business to Chattanooga Tennessee Birmingham Alabama and other points.
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L. F. Woodhead
Roswell Electric Light & Power Company
Bristol
Chattanooga
Tenn
Birmingham
Ala
Trees Offered for Fruit and Shade in Artesia New Mexico
An Artesia Nursery listing invites fruit and shade trees for sale. Contact J. S., Higasmita Proprietor, Artesia Nursery, Artesia, New Mexico 49120 for details.
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J. S
Higasmita, Prop
Artesia Nursery
Artesia ,N. M
Will try to break some aeroplane records today
In Los Angeles on January 11 the International Aviation meeting features elimination rounds. American aviators expect new records this day as Massion or Mischrol attempts the first U S flight in a Bleriot monoplane, Curtiss seeks altitude, and dirigibles also plan afternoon flights.
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Los Angeles
Calif
America
Massion
Misch@rol
Curtiss
Paul Han
Use Club on Insurgents Use Club on Insurgents
Special to the Record reports Washington where President Taft vows to purge the Republican Party of undesirables. Insurgent House members and progressive Senate allies oppose his second term bid, while reactionary forces aim to humiliate progressives and push them toward private life. The fight centers on control of committees and public funds, with looming midterm elections seen as counterbalance.
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Washington
Warner Hs
House
Senate
Taft
Republican Party
Congress
White House
Desirable Main Street property for sale in Parsons
Real estate and fire insurance firm Parsons and Lawrence promotes a bargain Main Street property for sale within weeks plus choice East 5th Street resident lots. Close in outlook and investment potential emphasized by the firm with contact at 216 North Main.
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North Main
Parsons & Lawrence Real Estate
Main Street
East 5Th Street
Parsons
Stand-Pat Leaders Call Insurgents Out in Public War
Standpat headquarters issue a harsh command to crush insurgents after the tariff bill. They outline tactics against insurgents: deny federal appointments, replace insurgent appointees, defeat insurgents in Republican primaries, bolt if insurgents win, block public funding for districts, cut federal spending, limit progressive legislation, and deny floor time when insurgents seek to expose the standpatters. The memo frames a campaign to suppress insurgent influence and favor the standpat faction.
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Congressional Aviations
Derats
Night Spanish class offered by Mrs. E P Locknart
Mrs E P Locknart, a Spanish teacher, invites pupils to join a night class if they desire. For details call telephone 92 5818.
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E. P. Locknart
Charity Ball Set for January Twenty-First in Roswell
Roswell announces a charity ball on Friday night January 21 to raise funds for the needy. Tickets will fund relief efforts with all usual expenses eliminated. Music by Cook's orchestra Norvell orchestra and the Owl band with about forty musicians participating for the grand fundraiser.
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Roswell
Cook
Norvell Orchestra
Owl Band
Party at Commercial Club Sets January Social Date
The Commercial Club announces the next social season will open on January 27, a Thursday. Patronesses named to oversee the affair include Mesdames W. N. Baldwin chairman C. F. Joyce J. Jaffa Charles de Bremond W. J. Wilson C. E. Baker W. M. Atkinson A. D. Garrett and Miss Elizabeth Stevens, whose leadership is expected to assure success.
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Commercial Club
Mesdames
W. N. Baldwin
C. F. Joyce
J. J. Jaffa
Charles de Bremond
W. J. Wilson
C. E. Baker
W. M. Atkinson
A. D. Garrett
Elizabeth Stevens
Hollis Couple Relocates to Hollis Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs George Hollis left this morning for Hollis Okia where they will make their home Mrs Hollis came from Hollis several months ago and Mr Hollis arrived just before Christmas They were married here Christmas Eve.
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George Hollis
Hollis
Okio
Mrs. Hollis
Mr. Hollis
Smiths Secure 200 Acre Farm in Pecos Valley
Mrs G A Smith of Denver has arrived and will be joined by her husband here soon with two carloads of household goods. They have bought the W T Wells farm comprising 200 acres eight miles southeast of town and plan to make their home in the Pecos Valley.
Mr and Mrs A B Ross Leave for El Paso Visit
Mr and Mrs A B Ross depart this morning for El Paso and likely proceed to Los Angeles for a several month visit. They seek a rest cure at a lower altitude for Mrs Ross while retaining property and investments in Roswell as their home. They expect to return late spring or early summer.
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A. B. Ross
el Paso
Los Angeles
Mrs. Ross
Roswell
Spanish Minister Transferred to Lisbon by Madrid
Madrid reports Marquis de Villalo Bar Spanish minister to Washington has been transferred to Lisbon. The move is noted from Madrid on January 11 as part of a reshuffle impacting diplomatic postings.
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Lisbon
Madrid
Spain
Wool Market Prices in St Louis Report
Wool values from St Louis on January 11 show unchanged overall. Territory and western mediums bring 25 to 28, fine mediums 20 to 24, fine 12 to 21.
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St. Louis
Reichstag Resumes Session After Holiday Break
Berlin reports the Reichstag resumed its session today after the customary holiday vacation, marking the start of official parliamentary work for the new term.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Revival Services Open With Record Attendance in Roswell
The Union Evangelistic campaign opened with far higher attendance than expected. Speakers and singers adapted quickly as Prof. Brierley led engaging chorus work. Dr. Alexander hosted. Rev. Van Valkenburgh spoke on The Changeless Christ. The service featured songs, and Pastor P. T. Ramsey of the M BE Church, South, spoke tonight at 7:30 with Apollo Club and Kreisler providing music and encore pieces.
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Roswell
Prof
Brierley
Alexander
van Valkenburgh
Jesus
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Rev
P. T. Ramsey
M. BE. Church, South
Kreisler Draws Largest Apollo Club Crowd At Armory
Fritz Kreisler's concert at the Armory drew an audience of about six to seven hundred, the largest crowd yet for the Apollo Club winter series. The Armory was two thirds full as Kreisler delighted the crowd with his selections, especially the simpler pieces. Haddon Squire accompanied at the piano.
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Fritz Kreisler
Armory
Apollo Club
Kreisler
Roswell
Mr. Kreisler
Gost
Haddon Squire
Kansas City Stock Market Spotty Livestock Declines
The Kansas City market reports cattle receipts at 14 000 with a ten cent decline across categories. Native steers 4.80 to 7.40, southern steers 4.00 to 6.25, southern cows 2.70 to 4.40, natives 2.10 to 6.00, stockers 3.25 to 5.25, bulls 3.25 to 5.00, calves 4.00 to 9.00, western stock 4.00 to 8.50. hogs 10 000 with a ten cent drop, bulk 8.00 to 8.30, heavy 8.30 to 8.35, packers 8.15 to 8.35, lights 7.80 to 8.20, pigs 7.50 to 7.75. sheep 8 000 with steady market, muttons 4.50 to 5.85, lambs 6.75 to 8.60, fed western wethers 4.75 to 7.50, fed western ewes 4.50 to 5.60.
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Kansas City
Tailor offers cleaning and press services at N Main
H Long arrived yesterday from La Mora ranch in the county's north end and will stay several days to handle business while W. P. Wood prepares garments.
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H. Long
la Mora
For Sale Fresh Cow and Close In
Fresh cow offered for sale with option to close in. 304 North Penn phone 6415 EF. Faulkner visited from Dexter for a brief business call. Blanton the sheep breeder and wool grower is visiting from his ranch to spend a few days with friends.
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N. Penn
J. T. Blanton
Roswell Weather Report Jan 11 Cloudy With Mild Temps
U S Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico records at 6:00 am shows max 51 min 32 mean 42 with 0.0 inches precipitation and wind from the south at 3 mph. Tonight and Wednesday expect partly cloudy skies and a temperature comparison notes last year’s extremes and the 16 year record highs and lows.
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Roswell
N. M
Imin
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