Dreyfus Vindicated by French Supreme Court
The French Supreme Court annulled Captain Dreyfus's condemnation without retrial, restoring his rank and clearing him of the crime. A large crowd gathered at the Palace of Justice as the decision was read, while Dreyfus, not present, received the news via messenger. He expressed gratitude and emphasized his loyalty to service and truth.
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French Supreme Court
Paris
Supreme Court
Dreyfus
Palace of Justice
Rennes
Peole
Matthew
Tarret
Iowans Picnic Brings Roswell Community Closer
A large Iowa gathering in Roswell drew crowds from the state’s corn country to the Slaughter ranch grove east of town. After assembling at the courthouse at 9:30, attendees enjoyed amusements and a feast described as a reminder of Iowa, boosting efforts to form a regional Iowa club.
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Iowa
Commonwealth of Corn
Roswell
Court House
Lynnville Destroyed by Fire in Indiana Town
A July fire in Lynnville, Indiana, likely incendiary, razed twenty one buildings, wiping out much of a town of about one thousand and causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars in Booneville county.
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Booneville
Ind
Lynnville
Suicide by railroad conductor after arrest in Ellison case
Elroy Wisconsin July 12 Railroad conductor N M Riggs who faced murder charges in Minneapolis for Miss Millie Ellison shot himself in his hotel room while in custody. He had requested access to his wife and daughter in the countryside and spoke amicably to friends after returning from the visit. The Minneapolis search of Riggs’ house followed his suicide as authorities continued investigations into the case.
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Ellison
Minneapolis
Riggs
Elroy
Wis
N. M. Riggs
Millie Ellison
Minn
Noted Pacific Coast Editor William Webster Dies at 70
San Jose July 12 William Webster a renowned Pacific Coast newspaper man died last night of heart disease at Ida Grove He was 70 years old Formerly editorial writer for the San Francisco Bulletin and at his death Sunday editor of the San Jose Mercury
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San Jose
Cal
Wm. Webster
Pacific Coast
Ida Grove
San Francisco Bulletin
San Jose Mercury
Roswell Band Faces Cuts as Subscriptions Shrink
Captain Jack Fletcher, band master of the Roswell Produce & Seed Company concert band, reports a steadily shrinking subscription base for Friday night and Sunday matinee concerts. He warns that funds are too low to continue unless business houses donate more, noting many subscriptions are surprisingly small.
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Jack Fletcher
Fletcher
Steamer Quincy Aground and Burned. Rescue Underway
In La Crosse Wisconsin on July 12 the steamer Quincy ran aground and burned while attempting to flee swarms of mosquitoes. Fifty passengers were rescued by the steamer Isaac Saples after the crew abandoned ship to escape the insects near Trempealeau. The Quincy’s blaze left the vessel half submerged, with the passengers arriving in Winona by train as crews continued recovery efforts.
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la Crosse
Wis
Quincy
Trempelau
Isaac Saples
Winona, Minn
Roswell Weather Report July 12 Forecast
Observation at 6 am shows max 89, min 62, mean 76 with 0.00 precipitation and north wind 4 mph. Clear weather with a partly cloudy night and Friday forecast for Roswell and vicinity, and partly cloudy skies with possible thunderstorms in northern New Mexico.
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Roswell
N. M
New Mexico
North Portion
Express Robbery Stuns Seattle Ocean Freight Scene
Over $100000 consigned to the Alaska Pacific Express Co. vanished from the Ida May when the ship docked in Seattle. The shipment originated in Fairbanks and was to be transferred to the Sarah at Fort Gibbon, where the loss was discovered. No crew identities have been found.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska Pacific Epress Co
Ida May
Fairbanks
Ft. Gibbon
Horrible ravages by Turkish troops in Turkish Armenia
Alarming reports from Tiflis describe Turkish troops crossing the border in Trans-Caucasia and collecting taxes through brutal outrages. The city of Van is said to have suffered extensive destruction while residents endured assaults and widespread devastation.
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Tiflis
Trans-Caucasia
Armenia
Van
Imperial cabinet crisis shifts stance in Russia
The Emperor remains not ready to appoint a new ministry and seeks a coalition cabinet led by Count Heyden and M. Stakovich. In Sebastopol Vice Admiral Chouknin, Black Sea fleet commander, died today after being shot by a sailor aboard the battleship Otchakoff.
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Ority
Constitutional Democrats
Count Heyden
M. Stakovich
Live Stock Market Report from Kansas City
Cattle receipts 6000 with market steady to 10 cents lower. Native and southern cattle and calves priced from 2.00 to 5.50, western fed steers 3.75 to 5.75, bulls 2.40 to 4.00. Sheep receipts 66000 with market strong. Muttons 5.00 to 6.25, lambs 6.00 to 8.00, range wethers 5.25 to 6.50, fed ewes 4.25 to 5.50.
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Kansas City
Ex-Congressman Meikelsohn Seeks Senate Nomination
George D. Meikelsohn former congressman and ex-assistant secretary of war under McKinley announces his bid for the Republican nomination for United States senator in Nebraska. He faces Edward Rosewater and Norris Brown at the state convention. Lincoln July 12.
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Lincoln
Neb
George D. Meikelsohn
Congress
McKinley
United States
Edward Rosewater
Norris Brown
Oil Prospect Hole Yields Fresh Flow At East Town
Drillers at the oil prospect hole east of town reached the bottom of the old hole and bailed out 150 gallons of oil three times. A saturated wooden piece at the bottom and oil rising from the sides indicate stronger flow as the hole was deepened a foot. Experts call it a splendid indication and oil men grow more enthusiastic.
Ice Company Indicted Over Ice Price Conspiracy
The grand jury in Washington returns indictments against the American Ice Company and the Chapin Ice Co. and their local officers for conspiring to raise ice prices. Judge Wright issues warrants for the arrest of the indicted officials upon District Attorney Baker’s request.
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Washington
Grand Jury
District of Columbia
American Ice Company
Chapin Ice Co
Baker
Wright
Jews Flee Warsaw as War Escalates
Reports from Warsaw dated July 12 say 40,000 Jews fled the city including families while the most able bodied stayed to guard property. A somber mood grips the Jewish quarter as residents organize defenses and authorities take precautions against anti Jewish unrest.
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Warsaw
Poland
Revelers Picnic at Slaughter Farm
The Postoffice Revelers held a picnic last night at the Slaughter farm. They rode out in Joe Torian's wagon, sang popular tunes, and enjoyed lemonade, fruit, and wafers before a dance. Robert Rucker performed songs for the group.
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Daisy Adams
Ruby Clements
Laura Hobson
Mabel Upton
Mesdames J. B. Mathews
Aubrey Smith
Homer Graham
George Hinson
Automobile Tour Begins From Buffalo For 1100 Mile Competition
Three score automobiles start from Buffalo on an eleven hundred mile tour through Northwestern New York Quebec and the New England states to the White mountains. The event, a simple touring competition, awards a cup donated by Chas J Glidden of Boston for the greatest achievement with a motor car not for racing or fast driving.
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New York
Quebec
New England
Buffalo
N. Y
Three Score
American Automobile Association
White Mountains
Chas. J. Glidden
Boston
BUILDINGS TIED UP
Three thousand workers and over two million dollars in building contracts are halted by a cement workers strike in Chicago. In New York necktie shops are shut after a boss allegedly slapped a girl, drawing a 25 dollar fine and apology demand that contractors refuse.
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Chicago
Necktie Industries
New York
Jefferson Hall
Mass Fannie Pepper
Baptist Young People hold fifteenth international convention
The Baptist Young People Union of America opened its fifteenth international convention in Omaha Nebraska with about 1200 delegates present. Organizers expect attendance to rise to around 3000 by tomorrow as sessions begin in the auditorium.
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Omaha
Neb
The
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Cabinet Resigns as Czar Seeks Compromise
In St Petersburg on July 12 finance minister Kokovsoff is given an authorization as the cabinet resigns and the czar continues to seek a political compromise amid growing unrest.
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St. Petersburg
Kokovsoff
Bryan couple hosted at Dorchester House luncheon
William J. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan were guests of Ambassador and Mrs. Reid for a luncheon at Dorchester House in London on July 12.
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London
Wm. J. Bryan
Mrs. Bryan
Ambassador
Mrs
Reid
Dorchester House
Hagermans Visit Roswell Governor on Arizona Trip
Hon and Mrs J J Hagerman of Roswell arrived in the city last evening by private car from the South to visit their son Governor Hagerman. They plan to stay several days and will travel to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona, lodging in their compartmented car during the stay.
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J. J. Hagerman
Roswell
Governor Hagerman
Grand Canon of the
Colorado
Arizona
Santa Fe
Rent money could have bought a home name by McCune
An advertisement urges readers to consider a McCune home on easy payments, arguing past rent payments could have secured a good name and a home. The notice promotes affordable terms and urges action.
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R. H. McCune
Farm Injury: Newt Stansell Recovering After Pole Fall
Newt Stansell, injured by a falling pole from a haystacker on his farm three miles southeast of town Tuesday, is doing nicely at St. Mary's Hospital. The pole struck his head causing concussion but no fracture.
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Newt Stansell
St. Mary’s Hospital
Dunn, Wool Buyer, Travels to Torrance by Auto
Wool buyer A Dunn traveled to Torrance by car yesterday for business. Local report notes his swift arrival and return plans.
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A. Dunn
Torrance
Miss Lena Sutherland Leaves for Trinidad Visit
Miss Lena Sutherland started this morning for Trinidad Colorado to visit friends and will stay two or three weeks.
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Lena Sutherland
Trinidad
Colo
Jack McKinstery Visits Hager Man Family
Jack McKinstery traveled to Hager man on Wednesday to spend a day or so with his father and family.
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Jack McKinstery
Hagerman
Freight Wreck In Indiana Kills Two Workers
A west bound Southern Indiana railroad freight train wrecked at Jackson Mine siding near Petersburg Indiana. The fireman and a brakeman were killed and the engineer was fatally injured. The switch had been spiked and no wreckers were identified. The railroad owns mines that had recently paid raised miners' demands stirring resentment.
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Petersburg
Ind
Southern Indiana
Jackson Mine
Court Schedule For Tomorrow's Adjourned Sessions
District court meets tomorrow in adjourned session. Federal court to hand down Justice Pope's report on demurrers in the Tallmadge cases and hear reading of term minutes. Territorial court to receive jury commissioners' report and hear minutes. Final adjournment expected late afternoon.
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District Court
Federal Court
Wm. H. Pope
Tallmadge
Territorial Court
Bridge over Salt Creek on road to Torrance
The Salt Creek bridge on the automobile route to Torrance is sixty four feet long and described as a poor structure. Manager Stockard of the Roswell Automobile Company says the route is now in splendid condition and that only a cloud burst will stop cars racing across the plains to Torrance.
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Salt Creek
Torrance
Stockard
Roswell Automobile Company
Prize or Weeds Suggested For Lawn Contest
A citizen proposes awarding the Record summer prize for best kept lawn to the men who own lots on North Main between Fifth and Sixth streets. The motive is unclear but the suggestion highlights local landowners and prompts discussion about the city lawn contest.
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North Main
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Prizes for lawn contest blamed on missing business manager
The Record notes weeds on city lots need cutting for civic beauty and health. It blames the paper's prize plan failure on its business manager who is away and will likely shift blame upon return.
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Record
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Socorro and Silver City
An earthquake struck Socorro New Mexico at five this morning with two lighter shocks later. dishes broke but no major damage reported. A Silver City dispatch confirms the震震 felt shortly after five, waking residents without damage. A separate cloudburst and landslide at Ocalpo Chihuahua on July 10 killed ten and injured many. Col W W Green facilities and Watson Mining Co offices were destroyed. no Americans were killed.
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Silver City
el Paso
Tex
Socorro
N. M
Ocalpo
Chihuahua
Mexico
Col. W. W. Green
Watson Mining Co
Hendricks Bondsmen Sued in Territorial Court
The Territory of New Mexico sues Francis Divers and J A Browning, Hendricks bondsmen, in district court through J M Hervey. They bonded Hendricks on a 500 dollar charge for unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon in 1901 and Hendricks failed to appear for sentencing in 1906. The action seeks judgment for 500 dollars plus costs, tied to the Will Rainbolt shooting case.
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Francis Divers
J. A. Browning
Oliver Hendricks
Territory of
New Mexico
J. M. Hervey
Hendricks
Hendricks- Rainbolt
Will Rainbolt
Couple Weds at Grand Central Hotel in Roswell
John Rodner and Miss Dora Jones of Hagerman were married at 2 10 in the Grand Central Hotel parlor by Judge J T Evans. Attended by Mr and Mrs L W Holt, the couple plan to proceed to Hagerman that night. The bride moved from Kansas two months ago to be with the groom who had waited four years.
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John Rodner
Dora Jones
Hagerman
Roswell
L. W Holt
Grand Central Hotel
J. T. Evans
Contracts for Two Battle Ships Awarded
Secretary Bonaparte awarded contracts for two 16,000 ton battleships the South Carolina and the Michigan with Cramp's of Philadelphia receiving one contract and the New York Ship and Engine Co of Camden New Jersey the other.
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Washington
Bonaparte
South Carolina
Michigan
Cramp’s
Philadelphia
New York Ship and Engine Co
Camden
N. J
Wholesome Refrigeatd Beef Roasts Ad by U S Market
Advertising blurb for wholesome beef roasts claims fat juicy satisfaction. Market name U S Market appears with address fragment 131f.
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U. S
Davis to close Beardstown business and relocate near Dexter
L C Davis left this morning for his old home in Beardstown Illinois to close out his business there. He will return in about thirty days to locate near Dexter where he has secured interests.
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L. C. Davis
Beardstown
Iil
Dexter
Engineer W A Wilson Tours Artesian Wells Parish
W A Wilson began a county inspection tour of artesian wells in the southern section yesterday and expects to be away until the end of the week.
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W. A. Wilson
Wanted to Rent or Buy A Secondhand Typewriter
Notice seeks a secondhand typewriter of standard make in good condition and cheap. Address Type writer care of Record office. Also advertises Kansas City dressed beef at the U S Market with claims of fat and good quality.
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U. S
Kansas City
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Roswell Produce & Seed Company
U. S. Weather Bureau
Admiral Chouknin
Java
Mucha
Joyce-Pruit Company
ICE Company
Automobile Tour
Mery
Baptist Young People
Czar
Ambassador Reid
Hendricks’ Bondsmen
Grand Central
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