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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1907
Page
3
Kentuckians face a tobacco war as the American Society of Equity expands and the Green River Stemming association grows powerful. In Trigg Caldwell counties unrest continues with “high riders” threats while bankers and merchants back union efforts to hold prices and crop in warehouses.
Forecast of the week notes the Smithsonian Institution set to elect a new secretary after the death of S P Langley. Other events include a New York safety devices exposition by the American Institute of Social Service and Ellen Terry launching her American tour in New York.
The Lasker Marshall world title contest begins in New York with six games staged over two weeks. The match tours major U S cities, while Exposition exhibits in fields from automobiles to transportation promise broad public interest and international attention.
A fragmented report notes planned tours including the Glidden tour converging at Hagerstown Maryland with leg routes via Philadelphia Gettysburg and pittsburgh. It warns on land grabs threatening homesteaders while lawmakers face oil trust pressure from figures like D Rockefeller Henry Rogers and J D Archibald.
The notice seeks cash buyers for good residential property vacant lots and business property. Carlton and Bell invite descriptions of property and promise sales with possible fourteen mile detours to Luray Caverns. The message cites travel routes from Staunton to Richmond and Norfolk to show reach.
Real estate transfers filed for record list H F Vermillion to Sallie Orr for 40 dollars on Lot 1 Block 14 Orton. Holloway to James R Beal for 1055 dollars on Lots 8 and 10 Block 1 West Side Hagerman. George J Dean to Henry A Wurtzel and others for 11000 dollars eight acres in 3 14 26 plus three canal water rights. Urton Town Co to John R Murphy for 40 dollars Lots 10 and 12 Block 13 Urton. Urton Town Co to W H Cooner for 1 dollar Lot 1 Block 13 Urton.
Special bargain for five acres located one fourth mile from the court house includes a five room house alfalfa and a water right. Sold by Carlton and Bell Cedar Brook formerly W H Mc Brayer Oriental.
Centralia Mo Jan 26 a new fair circuit named the North Missouri Fair Association was organized at a meeting with participants from Sedalia Moberly Mexico Columbia Higginsville and Centralia to coordinate events and fairs.
New Orleans Louisiana January 26 a large public meeting and reception are held by the Era Club to honor Miss Jean Gordon the first factory inspector of Louisiana. Miss Gordon has just returned from a tour of Europe.
The Baptist General Association of Illinois, organized by about sixty ministers at Pinkneyville in December, begins a meeting to complete its formation. A failed amendment to the state constitution prompted the split after sixty years of unity. Rev. J. K. Trivolion of Brownfield is moderator and Rev. C. E. Hitt of Casterville secretary.
Bremen Jan 26 The Kosmos Steamship Company inaugurated a regular service linking Bremen with Valparaiso and other western coast ports of South America. The new line aims to connect European origin ports to Chile and neighboring markets with scheduled sailings and cargo trade.
The Cincinnati Auto Show, held this week under the Cincinnati Automobile Dealers' Association, will close tonight after a highly successful session in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kansas City Mo January 26 Hon T M Kettle a British MP from Ireland will be the chief speaker at a mass meeting at the Casino tomorrow afternoon He is touring the United States to drum up support for Ireland home rule.
Springfield January 26 A T Chambers alias E R Davis faces a preliminary hearing today on a forged check for 1600 dollars. Chambers was recently arrested in Tulsa and brought to Springfield.
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