Wells Case Testimony Hallmarks Mississippi Murder Trial
The Record reports ongoing testimony in the Wells case with J. W. Robinson and then Joe Vos as eyewitnesses. Vos describes a confrontation near the scene, Wells firing at Shirley, and Shirley dying minutes later, as defense cross examines. Ben Rogers and W. J. Irwin provide location maps and account tensions between union and non union workers at the Wells building site. The judge and court address preliminary matters and sentencing for Davee before resuming the trial.
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J. W. Robinson
Robinson
Joe Vos
Ves
Shirley
Wells
Freeland
Vos
Etcc
B. F. Rogers
Shirley, Freeland
Mr. Wells
Shirley Freeland
Elis
Ian
En Shirley
Texas
Rogers
Gill
Harry Hutchinson
Wen. H. Pope
Harry Davee
Kenna
Davee
Pope
American Type Country Company
J. E. Wimberley
Ben Rogers
Mr. Roger
W. J. Irwin
Mr. Irwin
Irwin
Mr .Wells
Jack McMurray Arrives from South McAlester Oklahoma
Local arrival report notes Jack McMurray traveling from South McAlester Oklahoma. He is listed without additional details or affiliations.
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Jack McMurray
South McAlester
Okla
Dexter couple Heitmanns visit for shopping and business
Mr and Mrs Wm Z Heitmann of Dexter were in town today for shopping and business. They were seen attending to local matters and meeting acquaintances during the visit.
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Wm. Z. Heitmann
Dexter
Woodruff Sells Home as Family Plans Oregon Move
K S Woodruff sells his furnished residence at North Pennsylvania avenue and Bright Street to Mrs S B Owens. Owens will take possession September 1. The Woodruffs plan to depart Roswell between August 15 and 31 to relocate in Oregon. Friends regret their departure after many years in town.
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K. S. Woodruff
Pennsylvania Avenue
Bight Street
Newland Jones Place
S. B. Owens
Strikes Turn Violent in Pittsburgh and Lyndora
Strikers rally against Pressed Steel Car Company leader Hoffstatt refuses talks. A late afternoon meeting seeks city help or arbitration. A night clash involved women with babies overrunning non union workers. Rioting also erupts at Lyndora Standard Steel Car. Fourteen strike leaders arrested as plants prepare to resume. Mrs. Samuel Dowda of Locker, Texas, arrives for a visit with sister Mrs. Hubert Smith.
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Pittisburg
Hoffstatt
Pressed Steel Car Company
Trades Council of the Federation of Labor
Standard Steel Car Company
Lyndora
Me Kees Rock
Samuel T. Dowda
Locker, Texas
Hubert M. Smith
Local notices and business trips listed
Robert C. Reid traveled to Clovis this morning on a business trip. J B Michener from Lakewood visited for business. James F. Hinkle began a ten day business trip to St Louis. William F. Bartley is able to be out again after a three weeks illness. For rent one to four rooms furnished or unfurnished at 311 N Pecos.
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Robert C. Reid
Clovis
Pecos
William F. Bartley
James F. Hinkle
St. Louis
E C King Visits Friends After Hager Man Trip
E C King arrived from Hager man this morning and will stay two days to visit friends.
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E. C. King
Hagerman
Local People Move and Travel Amid City News
H M Down departed yesterday for a business trip to Torrance El Paso and other southwestern points. Mrs W J Bowles and Mr and Mrs B McGinty arrived from Beaumont Texas and plan to settle here. Mr and Mrs George T Reid left for Takawa Wash after visiting Reid's father J Reid. George Reid serves as general western counsel for the Northern Pacific railroad. Mrs Harold Hans was brought from Lake Arthur to St Mary's hospital for typhoid treatment. Mr and Mrs E M Cochran welcomed a baby boy born near Alameda and South Pennsylvania avenues last night.
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H. M. Down
Torrance
el Paso
W. J. Bowles
B. McGinty
Beaumont
Texas
George T. Reid
Takawa
Wash
Mr. Reid
George Reid
The
Northern Pacific Railroad
Harold Hans
Lake Arthur
St. Mary's Hospital
E.M. Cochran
Alameda Street
South Pennsylvania Avenue
Editors in Session Convene in Seattle for National Meeting
Editors from across the nation gather in Seattle for the National Editorial Association annual session. After the convention, an excursion to Alaska offers a chance to view Seward's folly and explore the vast territory.
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Seattle
National Editorial Association
Alaska
Sacramento Valley resource program announced
A quarter of a million dollars will be spent over five years to exploit resources in the Sacramento Valley. The plan aims to kick off the initiative with the first step toward development.
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Sacramento
Cali
Sacramento Valley
Great advertising campaign funded by local businessmen
A mass meeting of business men in this city approved financing a $5,000 yearly campaign for five years. The plan is described as perhaps the most important booming campaign ever undertaken by this community.
Dunn Returns From Mineral Wells Visit
W A Dunn has come back from Mineral Wells after four weeks with his sick son who suffers from inflammatory rheumatism. The boy could not walk before but can now walk several blocks.
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W. A. Dunn
Mineral Wells
Owl Band Concert Series Opens On Main Street Tonight
The Owl band begins a weekly series with a Saturday night concert on Main Street at eight o'clock. A second concert in the courthouse plaza is planned for tomorrow afternoon, likely at four, after the peak heat, to avoid clashing with a Salvation Army service. All are invited.
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OWL Band
Main Street
Court House Plaza
Salvation Amy
Cail
Quake and Lava Kill and Injure in Elis Province
Earthquake shocks in Elis Province leave two dead and fifty injured. At Uipousisti near Damisa molten lava erupts from the ground killing four and injuring twenty four, add to the casualties. Local authorities report continuing tremors and lava activity.
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Athens
Elis
Uipousisti
Damisa
For Rent Two Rooms for Light Housekeeping
Two rooms available for light housekeeping at 307 North Kentucky Avenue. Contact for details.
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N. Ky. Ave
Roswell Nest Adopts Resolution for Bereaved Brother
At the Roswell Nest 1175 Order of Owls meeting on July 16 1909 a resolution was adopted honoring the late son of Brother J C Champion. The nest adjourned after expressing sympathy to the family and honoring the memory of their departed member. O S Phillips Thos Harrison signed.
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Roswell Nest
Order of Owls
Bro
J. C. Champion
O. S. Phillips
Thos. Harrison
Curtis Breaks Yearly Aeroplane Record At Mineola
Glenn H Curtis flew 24.7 miles over the Memphstead Plains course in 53 minutes 46 seconds to win the Scientific American cup this morning.
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Curtis
Mineola
L. 1
Glenn_ H. Curtis
Mempstead Plains
Trojan Catholics mark triple jubilee celebration
Troy New York on July 17 reports that Catholics will observe a triple celebration tomorrow and Monday. They honor the golden jubilee of the ordination of Rev. Father Andrew Duplang and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the dedication of the current church edifice.
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Troy
N. Y
Father Andrew Duplang
Cement Building Plan for South Main Corner Signed
Notice by R. F. Cruse states intent to erect a cement building on the corner of South Main for a suitable renter. The unsigned brief gives the address 162 and signals a private development project.
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South Main
R. F. Cruse
Protest Meeting Planned Over Czar Visit in London
London voices stage a mass protest in Trafalgar Square against the forthcoming audience with the Russian Emperor during the Cowes regatta. Labour leader James Kier Hardie backs the action saying the Czar would be mobbed if seen in public. Other factions seek to promote friendly ties with Russia, challenging the protest.
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London
Trafalgar Square
Edward
Cowes
James Kier Hardie
Parlianment
Hardie
Mr. Hardie
House of Commons
Victor Grayson
England
Taft May Veto Tariff Threat Shapes Capitol Debate
Washington reports the President signaled a downward revision of the tariff as an ultimatum to Congress. Senators and tariff conferees take the stance as a pressure tactic to shorten the fight and push for reforms while warning against any move to free raw materials or certain commodities. Payne discussed the cotton schedule as the conferees debated specifics.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Tte Senaor
Payne
Bargain Lots and Cars Offered by Information Bureau
A classified notice offers 25 cars for sale and 100 residence lots in the best city area. Lot sizes vary from 50 by 168 feet priced between $350 and $100. Parsons is named as a contact for details.
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Bureau OF Information & Real Estate Brokers
S Labor Agency Notary &Pecial
Senate and House clash over duties and dress goods cut
The conference reports debate over ad valorem duties and a five percent cut on women's and children's dress goods cottons. The sides weigh how much the President can concede to gain conference report acceptance. The fight now involves both houses and the President.
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Senate
House Ad Valorem
House
Call Star Livery for Nice Rigs for Outing Trips
R. B. Jones proprietor offers Star Livery services with comfortable rigs for outings and mountain trips. Telephone contact listed as 182 for bookings.
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Call Star
R. B. Jones
Whitney slanders Americans at London banquet claim
New York reports on Harry Whitney of the American polo team charging the 1908 Olympic team with disgraceful conduct at a London banquet. Jas E Sullivan US Commissioner to the games denies the charges saying Whitney cannot know the athletes experiences and vows to answer any specific accusations with proof.
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Young Whitney
New York
Harry Whitney
London
Jas. E. Sullivan
U. S
Whitney
Whitmey
Veteran of Mexican War Says He Is Not So Old
Alexander Hariett, 107, a Mexican War veteran, disappeared from Yonkers and appeared in New York City enjoying theatres and Coney Island. He told officers his relatives doubted his vigor, and he refused to return home, insisting he is as young as ever.
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New York
Juy 17
Alexander Hariett
Yonkers
Hariett
Coney Island
Trusts cannot feed or arm American soldiers
Washington July 17 Secretary of War Dickinson warned that trusts cannot feed clothe or arm the American regular soldier in the future. The brief statement framed a stance on wartime provisioning and defense procurement.
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Washington
Dickinson
Woman Kills Children and Herself in Chicago Room
Mrs Anne Schenkle committed suicide and killed her two sons aged seven and eleven in a gas filled room. Reports say confinement in a mental institution prompted the act and the husband had contemplated placing her in an asylum.
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Chicago
Anne Schenkle
Husban
Outdoor Night Marathon in Atlantic City under electric light
An open outdoor marathon at Inlet Park tonight promises high interest with many international champions likely to participate. Runners from New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Baltimore and Washington may attempt the world record under cool ocean breeze and no sun heat in a strictly open event on July 17.
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Atlantic City
Inlet Park
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Washington
Ground bones sold for chicken feed by Independent Meat Co
An advertisement states ground bones are priced at 214 cents per pound and invites customers to try them for poultry feed. The contact phone number listed is 94 at the Independent Meat Co located at 1612.
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Independent Meat Co
Auto Crash Kills Four In Long Island City Express Incident
New York July 17 Edward Hurley was killed and Allen Penry Archie D Tappan fatally injured when their car collided with a Long Island Railroad express near Long Island City. Patrick Monahan, watching the wreck from a trestle, fell and also died.
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AUTO
New York
Edward Hurley
Allen Penry
Archie D. Tappan
Long Island Railroad
Long Island City
Patrick Monahan
Kansas City Stock Market Report Cattle Hog and Lamb Prices
Kansas City stock market notes cattle receipts about 2000 with 1500 southern. market steady. Prices range native steers 4.50 to 7.00, southern steers 3.75 to 5.75, native cows and heifers 2.50 to 7.00, hog receipts about 2000 with prices 7.65 to 8.05, sheep receipts 500 and market steady with lambs 5.00 to 8.25 and range wethers 4.00 to 5.50.
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Kansas City
Wool Market Report from St Louis July 17
Wool unchanged. Territory and western mediums 21 27, fine mediums 21 24, fine 12 18 14.
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St. Louis
Roswell Weather Summary for July 17
Local 6:00 a.m. observation shows Roswell New Mexico with a maximum temperature of 92, minimum 62 and mean 77. Precipitation is 0. Wind direction calm and velocity 4. Sky clear. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with no temperature change. Extremes for the date compared to last year and historical records are noted.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
The Main Features of Our Grocery Store
The store highlights quality fresh goods cleanliness and courteous service. It promises good food at fair prices with carefully selected stock aimed at best value, not cheapest goods. It invites customers to try and save on their food bills.
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Pecos Valley Drug CO
J. B. Michener
Lakewood
French & Malone
Taft
Sharpe
Commissary Department
North Main
Parsons, Son & Co
Parsons
Joyce - Pruit Co
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