Banker plans self jail as prison reform bizarre pledge
Louis A. Gourdain, a Chicago banker convicted of using the mails to defraud and sentenced to four and a half years, will petition Justice White in Narragansett Pier to receive and honor the Joliet penitentiary sentence. He vows to live in a private jail aboard his yacht in Mexico if released.
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New York
Louis A. Gourdain
Chicago
Narragansett Pier
Justice White
Supreme Court
Joliet
Asia
Gibson
Mexico
Alcohol for Fuel Explored by Columbia Research Team
An investigation by Prof. Chas. E. Locke of Columbia University for the U S Department of Agriculture examines using denatured alcohol as fuel for small engines. With tax removal taking effect next January, demand for farm products may rise as much of the farm output can be processed into alcohol.
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Ork
Chas. E. Locke
Columbia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Explosion devastates Berkelady Rock Co. engine room
A dynamite blast wrecked the engine room and hoisting gear at the Berkelady Rock Company yard in Oakland. Superintendent Broderick Hoffman was fatally injured and internal damage raised fears for his life. The blast occurred yesterday in San Francisco with reports describing the explosion as an act intended to cause maximum destruction.
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San Francisco
Cal
Artain
Berkelady Rock Co
Oakland
Broderick Hoffman
Unclear fragment hints at legal advice for gamblers near county line
Fragmentary text references consulting a competent lawyer and meeting county officers before starting activities just outside city limits. The legible bits suggest caution and possible legal exposure for gamblers.
Earthquake Disrupts Rail Service in New Mexico
Reports from the Santa Fe road indicate the earthquake mainly caused track blockades by boulders sliding from mountain sides near Tor ka and San Marcial. Fifty carloads of lava covered tracks south of San Marcial as workers clear debris to reopen the line.
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Kan
Santa Fe Road
New Mexico
San Marcial
Rhode Island damaged in Newport News collision
A telegram from Capt. C. G. Bowman commander of the battleship Rhode Island reports the vessel was not badly damaged after a collision with a Norwegian steamer at Newport News last evening. The Norwegian ship drifted down upon the Rhode Island while she was at her pier.
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Washington
Navy Department
C. G. Bowman
Rhode Island
Newport News
Bowman
Ship to cruise North Atlantic coast after minor battle damage
The report notes three-inch guns and mounts damaged bending bow-plates but states the harm will not hinder the vessel’s planned movements. The ship is to cruise the North Atlantic coast to shake down its machinery.
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North Atlantic
Big Sale Promises Bargains at Jaffa Prager Company
The Big Clearance Sale continues through Saturday night with reduced prices on high grade merchandise across departments. In social news Mrs. James Garrard hosted the Tuesday Club Social Circle and Book Club at East Second street with a guessing contest using magazine advertisements, prize lace and linen handkerchiefs, punch, ice cream and cake.
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Jaffa, Prager & Company
Territorial Fair in Albuquerque Plans Outstanding Display
Management of the 26th Territorial Fair in Albuquerque, September 17 to 22, aims to be the best yet. Over twelve thousand dollars has been subscribed, nearly doubling previous funding, with strong territorial representation and railroad ticket incentives through Ingersoll.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Man claiming to be Roswell S. Jones freed after brief jail stay
A man in New York on July 18, claiming to be Roswell S. Jones, a Los Angeles mine owner, was released from Blackwell Island jail after two days on a drunkenness charge. Friends say the incident was a mistake and that Jones should have been hospitalised due to his severe fatty heart degeneration.
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New York
Roswell S
Civil War Feared Over Parliament Dissolution
Reports from St Petersburg say the lower house may dissolve the parliament over agrarian reform prompting fears of a long crisis and civil conflict. The St Petersburg council reportedly favored dissolution while the Emperor debated adjournment. In London the Times cites Port Arthur surrender fallout and potential death sentences for General Stoesse and Admiral Alexiev. Fire and chaos spread as Samara reports a Simbirsk town blaze with residents fleeing to Samara and Saransk.
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St. Petersburg
Tae Sove
Peterhof
Camarilla
Lekhen
London
Times Agency
St. Burg
Port Arthur
Stoesse
Tenced
Fock
Business League Approves Executive Order and Merit System
Chicago July 19 reports the lar commissions endorsing Presidentvelt's executive order. The text references merit system provisions, consular congress concerns, and mentions letters and additional legislation related to merit system reforms.
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Chicago
Velt
Consular Congress
Elks Grand Parade in Denver Celebrates Reunion
Denver hosts the Elks reunion parade drawing about 15 000 participants from nearly 100 lodges. A grand procession features 23 bands and elaborate floats honoring various cities. Lodges wear distinctive uniforms blue serge, purple cuffs, white hats.
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Denver
Colo
Reunion of Elks
Niagara River water permits announced by Secretary of War
Secretary Taft announced that permits will be granted to power companies to take specified amounts of water from Niagara River under the act giving the Secretary authority to regulate and control the water for preserving Niagara Falls. The Record notes comparing water needs with artesian wells in the Pecos Valley.
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Record
Niagara
Pecos Valley
Condolences Poured In For Lord Curzon’s Wife
Lord Curzon received a steady flow of condolence messages on the death of his wife. Lady Curzon was Miss Mary Leiter, daughter of Levi Z Leiter of Chicago, with connections from India, America and Britain.
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London
Lord Curzon
Eddleston
India
America
Great Britain
Curzon
Mary Leiter
Levi Z. Leiter
Chicago
Secretary Root Enthusiastically Received in Para Brazil
Dispatches report Secretary Root was enthusiastically received by authorities and people in Para Brazil. He travels aboard the cruiser Charleston which is to reach Rio de Janeiro on the 26th.
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Washington
Root
Para
Brazil
Charleston
Rio Janeiro
Live Stock Market Report from Kansas City
Cattle receipts 4,000 with market strong to 100 higher. Native steers around 4.00 to 6.25, southern steers and cows mixed. stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.60, western fed cows about 2.50 to 4.50. Sheep receipts 4,000 with market weak to 10 cents lower. muttons 4.50 to 5.00, lambs 5.50 to 7.60, range wethers 5.00 to 6.15, fed ewes 4.25 to 5.40.
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Kansas City
Comrades of Valverde Camp Call Meeting in Roswell
Comrades of Valverde Camp No 1419 U Cc V are requested to attend a meeting at the court house in Roswell next Saturday the 21st at 2 pm. Business of importance to be disposed of. Fraternally J A Foreman Commander of Valverde Camp.
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Valverde
U. Cc. V
Court House
Roswell
Jaffa Prager & Co Big Special Sale Ends Saturday
Saturday night marks the close of the Big Special Sale at Jaffa Prager & Co with grand merchandise and rare bargains across departments. Also a notice from GEO. J. SHIELDS withdrawing all property from sale, dated 1813.
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Jaffa, Prager & Co
Roswell Area Weather Report for July 19
Local 6 am observation shows max 87 min 67 mean 77 with no precipitation. Winds SE at 3 mph. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with local showers and steady temperatures.
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Roswell
N. M
Landslides Trigger Quakes in Socorro New Mexico
July 19 reports describe several mild shocks in Socorro with minor damage totaling under two thousand dollars. Mayor Bursum funds extra water to combat fire risk while refugees consider returning if aftershocks cease. A separate death note records Irving W. Jordan, 28, dying in Danville Virginia with his mother Mrs. Alice Jordan traveling to bring him home.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Socorro
Bursum
Sunri Fe
Albuquerque
Ocorro
Colorado Telephone Company
Magdalena
Socorro Ranges
Alice Jordan
Danville
Irving W. Jordan
Pennsylvania Avenue
Marguerite Jordan
Mam
Gambling House to Open Near City Limits
Rodwell figures H Divens and Todd Stewart plan a new gambling house at East Second Street outside the city. They will start with poker games under a license still valid but outside city control as a test for a future permanent resort. Locals recall past gambling bans and joke about naming the place Hir or Wyllys.
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Rodwell
Poe
East Second St
Resorinha
Mivens
the Green
Kle
F. Hinkle
James
R Hitkle
Wyllys
Armistice Respect Noted as Central American Peace Talks Progress
State Department advised today that the armistice among Central American republics is being respected and preliminary negotiations are moving forward. Fighting ended Tuesday with Salvadoran forces advancing into several Guatemalan positions, forcing a Guatemalan retreat and leaving farms and ammunition in the vacated camps.
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Washington
State Department
Jepublics
San Salvador
Salvador
el. Poste
Gigante
Clonar
Coyotillo and
Margaritas
Water fills Hondo reservoir project after long delay
Water from the Hondo river arrived in a good stream yesterday and government officials began diverting it to fill the Hondo reservoir. The project has been under construction for about eighteen months and had not yet yielded practical benefits. with water, the basin is poised to become a lake.
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Roswell
Hondo
Ditmore and Blevins Wed in Roswell Home Wedding
Mr Cornelius W Ditmore and Miss Eva Blevins were married at the Rainbolt home on North Peeds avenue. Judge OT Swans officiated in the parlor with relatives present. The couple planned a housekeeping start in East Rose at the groom's residence and received many presents.
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Cornelius W. Ditmore
Eva Blevins
Lib Rainbolt
Peeds
OT. Swans
Rainbolt
East Rose
Roswell
Roswell Post Office to Add Clerk With $500 Salary
Washington reports the Postoffice Department grants a new clerk for the Roswell office at $500 yearly. The applicant name awaits examination outcome. Meanwhile B. T. Diggs declined Civil Service entry after examination and drama. Roswell needs another clerk due to overwork among current staff.
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A. Washinton
Postoffice Department
Roswell
B. T. Diggs
Ragwell Fire Department Ups Its Style and Readiness
The Ragwell Fire Department advances with a new hose wagon and an enhanced training routine led by Chief Charley Whiteman. Aims to improve turnout, practice efficiency, and overall city readiness as the fleet and methods modernize.
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Ragwell
Charley Whiteman
Iem
Lawyer Buxton Gibson Freed In Habeas Corpus Plea
Buxton W. Gibson, jailed on $25,000 bail while under grand jury inquiry for the Alice D. King murder, appeared before Justice Blanchar on a writ of habeas corpus and was discharged from custody.
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New York
Buxton W. Gibson
Totmabs
Grand
Alice D. King
Inventor Trials Large Flying Machine in Paris
Paris reports Sartes Dumont has completed a massive flying machine and began experiments with the craft. The device resembles an enormous winged airframe set for test flights as July progresses.
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Paris
Sartes Dumont Dav
Earthquake in Roswell and social notices
Earthquake in Roswell unsettles summer and fall goods markets. Miss Matilda Brown arrives from Independence for an extended visit with her sisters Mrs L B Tannehill and Mr J L Leonard. Mr Hingshaw of Durant visits Prof Hingshaw. Mrs Joe Richard departs Carlsbad after a stay with her brother-in-law Richard. Cheap railroad tickets advertised.
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Matilda Brown
Independence
Miss Yu
Sters
L. B. Tannehill
J. L. Leonard
Hingshaw
Durant
Prof. Hingshaw
Joe Richard
Carlsbad
Richard
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Colorado
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