Saloons Wrecked by Dynamite in Iola Business District
Three downtown Iola saloons Red Light Blue Front and Eagle were destroyed by two dynamite blasts, with $100,000 estimated damage. J. E. Thorpe injured. nearby shops, glass, and drugstores damaged. explosions heard nine miles away. Mayor offers reward. city council to meet. Authorities urged to close saloons amid prohibition tensions.
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J. E. Thorpe
Eagle
Palace Shoe
Campbell & Burrell
Cowan & Rusherman
Humboldt
Lola
Hoch
Old Settlers Aim for Aug Picnic Near Pecos Valley
A gathering at the court house decided to hold a picnic at the L. F. D. ranch east of town on the last day of August. Any resident who has lived in the Pecos Valley twenty years or more and their families are invited. A follow up meeting is set for July 29 at the court house to finalize plans.
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L. F. D. Ranch
Pecos Valley
Heatwave Kills Eleven in New York City
City endures brutal East Coast heat as health officials report eleven deaths and numerous prostrations across boroughs. Authorities urge residents to stay hydrated and seek shade. Weather bureau warns unhealthy air and high humidity intensifies risk for vulnerable residents.
Suffering in Europe and heat deaths in New York
Report from New York on extreme heat with four daily deaths and many prostrations. Six children under three died in Manhattan by noon. Subscriptions to hospital totals cited. Also notes cannery contract awarded to Pearce & Bixby and ongoing construction to be ready by tomato harvest. Classified notice seeks a woman for general housework at 604 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Cotton investigation could trigger criminal prosecution
Investigation into cotton affairs may lead to formal criminal charges. Officials indicate potential prosecutions if evidence supports wrongdoing. Authorities emphasize progress in inquiries and the possibility of future court actions. The report notes ongoing scrutiny of involved parties and timelines.
Secretary Wilson defies demand for retraction report
Oyster Bay July 10. It is noted that criminal proceedings may arise from the cotton report leak in the Department of Agriculture. While Dr Presley will not return from Chicago until about July 18 or 19, Secretary Wilson shows no intention to back away.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Presley
Chicago
Brings Home His Bride In Roswell Welcome
Albert Pruit and Edna Stanton wed in Chicago and came home to Roswell. The wedding drew over four hundred guests at St. Martin's Church and the couple honeymooned at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Friends of the groom welcomed the newlyweds at the Pruit home on Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Plans for building fund proceed amid busy day
At Portsmouth Sisters work on plans but no subscriptions posted due to business men's day. Prospects visit Roswell and area. Feagin family from Georgia Tex may relocate. In Washington Secretary Pierce says Russia and Japan choose Portsmouth as peace talks site with sessions to follow. In Rome Muravieff named Russian peace plenipotentiary heads to U S July 26. Tokyo reports Japanese forces on Sahkalin press Russian troops, capture four guns and ammo.
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Rome
M. Muravieff
Russia
Washington
United States
Cherbourg
Stepped in a cauldron at ice plant injures mail transfer man
L. P. Rucker, a mail transfer man and messenger, suffered severe burns after stepping into an open cauldron of boiling water at an ice plant while walking in a dark building. His left leg was scalded to the knee and the right foot burned to the ankle, narrowly escaping death.
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L. P. Rucker
Miss Light Wells Dead In California Ties
Miss Light Wells daughter of W T Wells of California died of consumption at about 17. She had lived here years earlier and left her parents last fall. Also notes on local moves and visits including the Clements family departure for Salt Lake City Portland and California and Miss Marguerite Cobb visiting from Navajo Mission with others in town and travel plans.
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Miss Light Wells
W.T. Wells
California
Marguerite Cobb
New Mexico
Dexter
Cotton market surges after West rains and deficit worries
An advance of more than two dollars a bale was recorded today in New York on reports of heavy Western rains crop damage and belief the June acreage figure understated the drop. The market saw high activity and notable excitement as traders responded to the prospect of reduced yields.
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New York
Bureau of Statistics
White sells wool at top price in Valley sale
Elza White sold 60,000 pounds of fine wool at 20 cents per pound, the highest price in the Valley this season. The clip was bought by Ed Seay's scouring plant for a total of $12,500.
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Seay
Elza White
Stock man W T Gibbins weds Mabel McElroy in Roswell
W T Gibbins, Dallas Land and Cattle Company traveling rep and buyer, came to Roswell to marry Miss Mabel McElroy of the Grand Central. The ceremony took place Sunday at three in the county clerk's office with Judge Evans officiating, witnessed by a few friends and a crowd of several hundred outside.
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W. T. Gibbins
Mabel McElroy
Dallas Land and Cattle Company
Roswell
Grand Central
Judge Evans
Groom Gibbins and Miss McElroy Wed in Roswell
The couple, who met last January after Miss McElroy moved from Leavenworth Kansas, were married in Roswell. They left for Fort Worth on the wedding afternoon train for a bridal tour, with plans to spend much time on the road due to his business. Their home will be in Fort Worth and they expect to visit Roswell again in a few days, with many friends offering congratulations.
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Groom
Fort Worth
Roswell
Stockard Sells Grand Central Furniture to Mrs Danenberg
A bill of sale records J. W. Stockard selling to Mrs. L. Danenberg all furniture fixtures and appliances of the Grand Central hotel saloon and barbershop for 3000 dollars. Danenberg previously held a large stock in the Grand Central.
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Recorder’s Office
J. W. Stockard
Mineral and Fossoil Collection Exhibit Opens in Office
H W Stevens displays a fine collection in the Old Governor's Copper Mining and Milling Company local office. The exhibit features 350 mineral fossoil and shell curios collected mostly in Ohio while in college. He plans to add New Mexico minerals to the show.
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H. W. Stevens
Governor's Copper Mining and Milling Company
Ohio
Stevens
New Mexico
Do You Rent Look at This Cottage Ad
Five room cottage with artesian water on corner two lots. Prime residence area of town. Valued at 2500, now 1800 with 400 down and easy balance payments. See Charles Brown, real estate agent, 221 N Main St. 10 6.
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Charles Brown
Esate
N. Main St
Social World Notices Seek At Home RSVP July 12
Miss Margaret Hinson issues at home cards for Wednesday evening July 12. A crowd of young friends will be her guests.
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Margaret Hinson
Militia to Get New Uniforms Soon
Company B will receive khaki campaign style uniforms. All members are asked to visit the pantatorium of Roy Rogers to be measured.
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Roy Rogers
Mexicans Hold Dance at Southwest Town Schoolhouse
A crowd of Mexican youths held a lively Sunday night dance at the southwest town schoolhouse with music and punch. The event lasted well into the evening, continuing until about one o clock.
Leech Goes to Texico for Undefined Length Work Hunt
R. E. Leech traveled to Texico this morning on a business visit of indefinite length and plans to look for employment during the stay.
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R. E. Leech
Texico
Kemp Lumber Company Roofing and Lath Orders
Local lumber supplier Kemp Lumber Company at East Fourth Street advertises Malthoid roofing White Pine lath and emphasizes special handling for tank and windmill material. Includes brief notes and contact cue for orders.
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Kemp Lumber Company
East Fourth Street
Men Headed for Ten Day Mountain Camp Out
T. M. Daniel, John Kelley, Joe Morrison and Claude Hobbs left Saturday night for a ten days camp-out in the mountains. They went in a wagon, prepared for a good time.
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T. M. Daniel
John Kelley
Joe Morrison
Claude Hobbs
Train Losing Time on Santa Fe Attempt to Chicago
Advices from the Santa Fe railway dispatcher report the Scott special leaving Albuquerque yesterday is running behind schedule. At Kingman, Arizona it is 32 minutes late. The train normally averages 48 miles per hour and is expected to improve time after passing Albuquerque en route to Chicago.
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Scott
Chicago
Kingman, Ariz
Roswell Area Weather Tonight and Tuesday Briefing
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with local thunder showers. Warmer Tuesday, especially in the southeast portion. M. Wright reports roving weather outlooks for Roswell and vicinity.
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Roswell
M. Wright
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