Trains Wreck and Fire After Dense Fog in Indiana
A Big Four passenger train No. 38 collided with a westbound freight near Fowler Indiana in dense fog. Twenty five killed and many burned as the baggage car and smoker were destroyed. The Queen City Special left Chicago at 11:30 last night carrying a private car of VP C. E. Schaaf. The engineer failed to see a semaphore signal. Fire followed the crash, and most cars burned except Schaaf’s private car. Several injured were taken to Kankakee Illinois and others remained hospitalized.
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Ndianapolis
Ind
Lafayette
Big Four
Fowler
Chicago
Queen City
C. E. Schaaf
Schaaf
Paul D. Harris
Kankakee
Ill
Peoria
Rock Island
Bureau
de Soto
Kan
New York Coffee Co’s Famous Coffee Breakfast Bell
A Christian church presents a moving pictures program featuring the Passion Play and the Holy City sung, starting Monday night next week. The event is advertised by the New York Coffee Co. in association with the charity drive.
Planting Time and Affordable Trees from Cruse
Best to plant now as roots begin to grow. R F Cruse offers a variety of trees at cheap prices.
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R. F. Cruse
Box Stationery Sale Extended One More Week
Our 20 percent discount Box Stationery Sale has been successful and will be extended one more week. Believing we will be all cleaned up by that time INGER SOLL'S BOOK STORE.
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Ingersoll
Kingston Destruction Report War Hardship and Rescue Efforts
Dispatches from Kingston describe a wrecked town with scarce food and medical supplies. About 700 dead and 500 seriously injured are reported as U S Marines assist in policing with British authorities while dynamite clears ruins and lighthouses at the harbor entrance are destroyed. Chaplain Bateman lectures outline frontier garrison life and Philippines prospects.
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New York
Kingston
Admiral Davis
Missouri
Indiana
Prinz Eitel Friederich
El Paso and Southwestern to Boost Capital for Mexico Lines
Railroad circles report the El Paso and Southwestern Railway Co. will raise capital from 7 million to 10 million dollars to fund line extensions into Old Mexico, as of January 19 in El Paso Texas.
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EL Paso & Southwestern
el Paso
Tex
el Paso and Southwestern Railway Co
Old Mexico
K. C. Dye Works Cleaning and Pressing Ad
The ad promotes K. C. Dye Works offering cleaning and pressing services at 128 West 2nd Street.
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K. C. Dye Works
West 2Nd St
Roswell Seed Co Offers Sweet Peas and Nasturtiums
Roswell Produce and Seed Co advertises 106 pounds of mixed and named varieties of sweet peas and nasturtiums in all colors. Address 7412.
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Roswell Produce & Seed CO
Minter's Livery Urges Early Carriage Orders for U D C Reception
The Commercial Club hosts a United Daughters of the Confederacy reception tonight and asks attendees to call Minter's Livery at 36 to arrange carriage service promptly.
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Minter
Commercial Club
Walton's Studio Kodak Finish and Mount Service
Walton's Studio advertises daily completion of Kodak work with careful finishing and proper mounting in Tiff format for amateur photographers seeking reliable processing and presentation.
Anniversary of Gen Robt E Lee Celebrated in Alabama
In Birmingham district, January 19, Confederate Veterans Sons and the Confederacy and other groups marked Gen Robert E Lee’s birth anniversary. Crosses of honor were given to Veterans at Pratt City and East Lake by the Daughters of the Confederacy. Former South Carolina Governor P D C Heyward spoke at a joint Veterans Sons and Daughters gathering and later addressed the Washington and Lee University Alumni at the Country Club. The public schools held an observance the prior evening. In Nashville the centennial was celebrated with church services and speeches including Lee’s farewell to the army. all Confederacy groups participated.
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Lee
Birmingham
Ala
Robt. E. Lee
Confederate Veterans, Sons and the Confederacy
Pratt City
East Lake
Daughters of the Confederacy
South Carolina
Veterans, Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy
Washington and Lee University
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
General Lee
First Presbyterian Church
Hinkle predicts anti gambling bill and county split efforts
Hon J F Hinkle returned from Santa Fe where he attended a Territorial Equalization Board meeting. He believes the legislature will pass an anti gambling bill and cites Roswell Arte Sia Hagerman as leaders for the measure. He warns against a proposed Artesia county with Hagerman and Artesia joined, aims to keep Chaves county territory intact and may call a meeting Monday to organize opposition.
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J. F. Hinkle
Santa Fe
Territorial Equalization Board
Roswell
Arte Sia
Hagerman
Artesia
Hinkle
Chaves County
Mass Meeting Aims To Oppose New County Formation
Citizens in Carlsbad will meet tonight to organize against creating a new county from parts of Chaves and Eddy counties. The Roswell area is urged to take notice and participate.
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Carlsbad
Chaves
Eddy
Roswell
Play and Hear the Holy City at Church Next Week
A church presents a sung Holy City program beginning Monday night and continuing through the week with evening performances. The event invites the public to attend the musical series at the church.
Jump Sells Livery Stable to Fyffe on Third Street
Councilman F. M. Jump sold a managing interest in his livery stable on Third Street to W. M. Fyffe also known as Will Minter. The Palace Livery will operate a livery transfer and carriage business. Jump plans a prospecting trip to Oregon and the Northwest and will keep his council seat until a decision on his location.
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Jump
Fyffe
F. M. Jump
Third Street
W. M. Fyffe
Will Minter
The
Palace Livery
Oregon
Northwest
Roswell
Chaplain Bateman Delivers Santiago War Lecture
Chaplain Bateman of Fort Bayard N M spoke to a full Military Institute gym audience on the Spanish American War battle of Santiago as an eye witness. He described troops starting from Oregon, crossing the country to Florida, sailing to Cuba, landing, the sea fight before Moro Castle, and the land campaigns with coalitions.
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Bateman
The
Military Institute
Chaplain Bateman
Fort Bayard
N. M
United States Army
Santiago
Oregon
Florida
Cuba
Crawford orchard for sale near Roswell buyout offer
If sold within 30 days the owner will take 6000 for a 16 23 acre Crawford orchard about one mile northeast of Roswell court house. Valued at 500 per acre and possibly rising. Includes note from E L Wildy Los Angeles Calif. plus local ads for lessons and goods.
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Crawford
Court House
Roswell
E. L. Wildy
Los Angeles
Calif
Hagerman resident John Cathcart visits town today
Local observer notes Hagerman citizen John Cathcart in town today, described as an energetic resident engaging with community activities and appearing at several locations.
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John Cathcart
Hagerman
Cedar Brook f Brayer Oriental ormerly WwW H Me
Fragmentary notice from a historical newspaper mentions Cedar Brook and an entity labeled Brayer with references to Oriental, former designations, and a possible file or code 591f.
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Ormerly
H. Me
Roswell Weather Report for Roswell and Vicinity
Local Roswell New Mexico weather summary for January 19 reports maximum 69 degrees minimum 38 and mean 54 with 0.01 inches precipitation and west wind at 15 miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday with steady temperatures.
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Roswell
N. M
No Relief From the Flood in Ohio River
Cincinnati reports no flood relief as of eight this morning the river stood 62 feet above normal with lower city areas flooded and bridges cut off except for foot passages. Nearby towns also inundated leaving many homeless while rail links remain only transport option.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Walsh Indicted by Grand Jury Over Bank Finances
Chicago January 18 John R Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank which closed December 16 1905 was indicted by a Federal grand jury for alleged misconduct in managing bank finances. The indictment cites 92 transactions and 182 counts asserting unlawful use of bank funds across 92 financial operations.
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Walsh
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Rio Grande canal plan to save Isleta and Socorro towns
A convention of Isleta and Socorro citizens in El Paso urged the International Boundary Commission to authorize a canal cut on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. The move aims to straighten the river zone to prevent losing Isleta and Socorro and hundreds of acres of valley land to Mexico by a new channel.
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Rio Grande
el Paso
Jan
Isleta and
Socorro
Rio Mande
International Boundary Commission
Isleta
Mexico
Parson urged to sermonize on whiskey ads in Roswell paper
A reader letter to the Roswell Daily Record asks the Parson to preach on the paper’s heavy whiskey advertisements. The writer denounces the ads as improper for a publication claiming to oppose gambling and saloons and calls for temperance, consistency, and moral consistency.
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The
Record
Roswell
Daily Record
Parson
Mrs MacLeod Opens Kindergarten Preparatory School
Mrs MacLeod, a graduate of Emerson College of Oratory and experienced teacher, will open a kindergarten preparatory school at 106 S Kentucky Ave Monday January 21. Hours 10 a m to 2 p m. For ages 3 to 8 years, terms four dollars per month. Specialties include Physical Culture Music and Elocution.
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MacLeod
Emerson College of Oratory
Kentucky Ave
U D C Reception Honoring General Lee at Commercial Club
All plans are set for a reception tonight at the Commercial Club rooms hosted by the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy. Veterans will be honored on the 100th anniversary of General Robert E. Lee with music and recitations prepared by dedicated ladies.
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Commercial Club
Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert E. Lee
Elwin Bedell Dies in Parsons Kansas
Elwin G. Bedell brother of E. L. Bedell of this city died about two weeks ago at his home in Parsons Kansas where he lived with a married sister. The remains were taken to Chetopa Kansas for interment. He was 25 years old and well known in Roswell where he spent six months for his wealth two years ago.
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Elwin Bedell
Kansas
Elwin G. Bedell
E. L. Bedell
Parsons
Chetopa
Roswell
Musical and Social at M E Church South Friday Evening
A combined musical and social event is planned at the M. E. Church South on Friday evening. The program features two acts with notable city talents including Mrs. Cobean and Mr. Kirby performing by special request, and Eva Neilson with Warren Cobean in a graduation duet I Love You in the Sunshine. A full program will be announced later.
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M. E
Cedar Brook Formerly W H Mc Brower Oriental
Property listing notes Cedar Brook now known as W H Mc Brower Oriental with reference code 591f.
Lecture on Garrison Life at Military Institute Tonight
Chaplain Bateman will lecture on Garrison Life on the Frontier at the Military Institute at 7 30 this evening. He will also discuss the Philippines in a Monday talk. Admission 25 cents.
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Santiago
Bateman
Institute
Philippines
Military Institute
Alexander to sing The Way of Peace at Military Institute services
L R Alexander will present a solo The Way of Peace during the eleven o'clock service at the Military Institute. Chaplain Bateman will conduct the service tomorrow morning.
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L. R. Alexander
the Military Institute
Bateman
Justice of the Peace Candidate Il1ness N Hills
J H Hamilton a candidate for justice of the peace in the recent election is dangerously ill with la grippe at his North Hill home.
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J. H. Hamilton
Justice of the Peace
la Grippe
North Hill
Mayor Stockard and wife to arrive by special car tonight
Mayor J. W. Stockard and his wife are en route home this evening aboard a special automobile from their trip to Torrance El Paso and Albuquerque.
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J. W. Stockard
Torrance
el Paso
Albuquerque
Miss Dorothy Bedel Visits Bedels From Parsons
Miss Dorothy Bedel arrives from Parsons Kansas to spend the remainder of the winter with Mr and Mrs E L Bedel.
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Dorothy Bedel
Parsons, Kansas
Mrs. E. L. Bedel
Mrs G L True Returns From Abilene Visit
Mrs. G L True and her young son return from a holiday visit with relatives in Abilene Kansas. They had been away since before Christmas.
Hale returns from Sacramento mountains goat ranch visit
C H Hale came back Thursday night after a ten day stay at his goat ranch in the Sacramento mountains. Chaplain Bateman will lecture at the Military Institute at 7 30 tonight with admission set at 25 ets. Andy Robertson is reported to be slowly recovering.
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C. H. Hale
Sacramento Mountains
Andy Robertson
Nine year old Rippy Oriental Old Indian River Rye Oriental
A fragment mentions a nine year old named Rippy and items labeled Oriental Old Indian River Rye with an Oriental tag, implying a notes list or catalog entry rather than a full event.
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Rippy
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Thomas Lindsay
Lake Arthur
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T. C. Tillotson
NEW York Coffee Co’s
Joyce Pruit CO
Holy City
U. S
Walton’s
Rede
I Peres F
Gertrude MacLeod
Emerson College
Boston
Mass
Makin’s Bargain Store
C. L. Higday
Harold
Malaga
Cedar Brook
F Brayer
Oriental
U. S. Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Iowa
Texas Line
Kansas Town
Wichita
Walnut River
Timber Creek
Winfield
Weather Bureau
Freee
Jaffa, Prager & Co
Morrison Bros
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W. H. McBrower
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