Senate considers swamp land reclamation and ship subsidies
Washington reports a sweeping reclamation bill by Senator Clapp proposing seed funding from public land sales to reclaim swamp and overflowed lands across multiple states. The same day Cortelyou and Garfield nominations gain Finance Committee approval, and Republicans outline 1908 campaign plans with White House reception.
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Financial deficit to be covered by internal revenue in 1907
St. Petersburg reports that the 1907 budget deficit will be fully recovered from internal revenue if Finance Minister Kokovsoff’s expectations hold true. The claim underscores reliance on domestic sources rather than external funds.
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Associates Press Today
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Kokovsoff
Citizens' Farewell to Woodwards in Roswell
A farewell testimonial for Adjt and Mrs Woodward is at the Salvation Army Citadel tonight with ministers and prominent Roswell figures expected to speak. The Roswell City Band will play and special music accompanies the event. The couple plans to leave Wednesday or Thursday for Phoenix Arizona.
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Adjt
Cattle and Sheep Prices Steady in KC Market Report
Kansas City cattle receipts total 12 000 with 400 Southern cattle. native steers 4.00 to 6.70. Southern steers 3.25 to 5.75. cows and heifers 2.20 to 5.00. calves 3.50 to 7.75. Western stockers 2.75 to 4.75. bulls 3.00 to 4.50. sheep receipts 6 600 and market steady with muttons 4.75 to 5.75 and lambs 6.75 to 7.50. range wethers 5.00 to 6.60. Fed ewes 4.00 to 5.35.
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Kansas City
Kilgour Narrowly Loses in Runaway Precinct Battle
Republican surge on election day produced a dramatic result as A J Welter swept the First Precinct while J C Gilbert carried the Second by two votes. Kilgour surged late but finished second for justice of the peace with 994 ballots counted there, and the constable race ended with 62 votes between top and bottom.
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Justice of the Peace
Gilbert
Constable
Mr. Taylor
Justice-of-the-Peace
A J. Welter
J. C. Gilbert
K. B. Bailey
F. Williams
D. P. Greiner
J. W. Watkins
J. H. Hamilton
J. H. Taylor
M. D. Loveless
Guy Herbert
W. L. Ray
Missouri Democrats Back Roosevelt on Brownsville Riots
In Jefferson City on January 15 the lower house endorsed President Roosevelt's action in discharging the Brownsville rioters. Democrats supported the resolution approving the President while Republicans voted against it amid protest.
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Jefferson City
Roosevelt
Browns & Ville
Kingston Jamaica Destroyed by Earthquake with Heavy Loss
Western Union reports Kingston Jamaica devastated by an earthquake with extensive loss of life. Land line service near Kingston restored to within five miles. messages accepted at sender’s risk due to heavy delays. Panama also affected by cable failure disrupting communications.
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Jamaica
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Kingston
The Tent Studio Promotes Spring Kodak Work
The Tent Studio advertises its photography to attract lovers of good views as spring leaves appear. They claim recognition for Kodak work and declare "The Best" as their motto, noting Hess & Co. and a reference to nine year old Rippy Oriental.
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Studio
Rippy
Passenger Swinging Switch Kills Four on Freight Train
Four people died when a person opened a switch and allowed a freight train to collide with a passenger car. Investigators described the incident as a deliberate act and are reviewing security footage and railway records for motive and timeline.
Train Wreck Near Waldron Missouri Claims Multiple Lives
Two trainmen are confirmed dead and another presumed dead after a wreck at Waldron Missouri caused by an open switch on Rock Island trains No 26 and a freight. Engineer Jas McQueen and Baggageman Charles Hart killed. Engineer King missing. Fireman G H Mollwood fatally injured.
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Leavenworth
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Rock Island
Jas. McQueen
Charles Hart
King
G. H. Mollwood
Chicago
Dearborn Street
M. A. Donohue & Co
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Freeport
McKeesport
Allegheny
Senator Spooner on Brownsville Resolution
In Washington on January 15 Senator Spooner resumed his critique of the Brownsville resolution. He argued Congress handles enlistment terms and military regulations but disputes that Congress can subordinate the President as commander in chief who leads the army in peace or war. He cited the Swayne decision noting Congress may reduce forces, yet the commander in chief remains supreme while forces exist.
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Swayne
Court of Claims
Congress
Metropolitan Life Investigation Begins In New York
District Attorney Jerome has started a probe into Metropolitan Life Insurance Company methods similar to those used against New York Life. President J. R. Heyman has been summoned to appear at the criminal court building.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York Life
George W. Perkins
Charles S. Fairchild
Jerome
J. R. Heyman
Metropolitan
Criminal Court
Errand Boy Succeeds Employer as Governor
Edward S. Stuart was inaugurated Governor of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg on January 15, succeeding Samuel W. Pennypacker. Stuart had once delivered books as an errand boy to Pennypacker, and the ceremony was simple.
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Edward S. Stuart
Pennsylvania
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Stuart
Richardson Elected Senator from Delaware
Dover Del Jan 15 Harry A Richardson was formally elected United States Senator to succeed J Frank Board. Both houses balloted separately in the state legislature Richardson received eleven senate votes and Saulsbury five in the upper chamber Richardson had twenty five votes in the lower house Saulsbury ten confirming the party led outcome.
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Colo
Simon Guggenheim
U. S
Thomas M. Patterson
Senate
House
Guggenheim
Cnas
S. Thomas
Charles S. Thomas
Frank C. Goudy
M. D. Vincent
Delta County
Goudy
Dover
Del
Harry A. Richardson
J. Frank Allee
Richardson
Saulsbury
Francis to Be Entertained by President Diaz
Former Missouri governor David R. Francis was presented to President Diaz in Mexico City on January 15 as part of a diplomatic courtesy. The engagement highlights ongoing cordial relations between the United States and Mexico during the period.
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Mexico
Ambassador Thompson
Gottschalk
Albino E. Munro
Francis
City of
David R. Francis
Missouri
Notable World Class Musicians To Perform For Church Benefit
Eames and Mme Melba along with Sousa's Band Pryor's Band and other top entertainers will perform for church relief. An admission fee of 25 cents will be charged.
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Mme. Melba
Sousa
Pryor
Victor Recital at the Presbyterian Church
An evening program at the Presbyterian church features a Victor talking machine recital with premier records. The event touts the machine as one of the finest and notes performers including Mme Adelina Patti and Mme Emma.
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THE
Presbyterian Church
Mme
Adelina Patti
Emma
Chicago and Houston men arrive from Torrance
H. C. Kehm of Chicago and Wm. L. Hipp of Houston Texas arrived today by auto from Torrance, marking a notable cross‑regional travel note.
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Chicago
Wm. L. Hipp
Houston, Tex
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Torrance
Bailey Favored for Re election by Supporters
In Austin Texas on January 15 the House passed a resolution directing the attorney general to submit all documentary evidence in his possession linking Senator Bailey to dealings with Waters-Pierce Oil Co. Bailey's adherents claim he will be reelected next week with no further opposition.
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Austin
Tex
House
Bailey
Waters-Pierce Oil Co
Three Deaths in Chihuahua Addition
Miss Marguerite Ruiz aged 26 died Saturday at her Chihuahua addition home and was buried Sunday in the South Side cemetery. Jacob Castro aged 68 died Sunday in Chihuahua addition from illness linked to exposure after sleeping outdoors. The nine month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Flores died Sunday in Chihuahua addition and burial followed at the South Side cemetery.
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Chihuahua
Marguerite Ruiz
South Side
Jacob Castro
Francisco Flores
Walton's Studio Ad and Lunacy Hearing Held
Walton's Studio offers high class portraiture and Kodak processing. A six man jury heard evidence in district court this afternoon to inquire into the sanity of Mrs. Monte Miller. Proceedings were before Major Mark Howell as lunacy commissioner in Judge Pope's chambers.
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Monte Miller
Mark Howell
Pope
Bowen Resigns Post Returns to New Orleans
B. C. Bowen resigns from W. W. Gatewood and will leave February 1 for his old home in New Orleans He may relocate to Gulf Port.
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B. C. Bowen
W. W. Gatewood
New Orleans
Gulf Port
Thrasher Returns Home From Territory Trip
Dexter resident W. E. Thrasher returned today from a business trip to central Territory. The Knights of the Maccabees will install new officers Wednesday night at the K. P. hall. J. L. Fisher left today for Santa Fe after a month here with F. A. Williams.
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Dexter
Auto Today
Knights of the Maccabees
K. P. Hall
J. L. Fisher
Santa Fe
F. A. Williams
Roswell Weather Report January 15 Roswell NM
Local forecast notes temperatures from 72 high to 49 low with a mean of 60. Precipitation is zero with a southeast wind at 3 miles per hour. Clouds present and rain expected tonight and Wednesday along with colder conditions.
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