Americans win marathon protest altered results at London event
London crowds filled the Marathon route as Borando of the Rican Athletic Club collapsed near the finish and Hayes was declared winner after an officials protest over assistance. Hefferon of South Africa placed second, Forshaw of Missouri A C third. Also, Yale A G Gil rt and Cornell W T Cook tied for first in pole vault.
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London
Borando
Rican Athletic Club
See
Hefferon
South Africa
Aliow
Hayes
Ttme
Joseph Forshaw
Missouri A. C
A. G. Gil Rt
Yale
W. T. Cook
Cornell
Tunnel Under Alps Drowns Twenty Five Workers
Twenty five Italian laborers perished in the Loetberg tunnel in the Bernese Alps when they breached a wall and flooded the passage with an underground river or lake. The incident occurred in Berne Switzerland and the tunnel now remains flooded.
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Alps
Berne
Switzerland
Loetberg
Bernese Alps
More Railroads Wanted in Prompt Horse Shoe Work
Cruse seeks more fine horses to shoe this month. The best workmen is my motto.
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Cruse
Present Fishing Agreement Extended between U S and Britain
The United States and Britain extended the present modus vivendi governing shelies near Newfoundland waters to cover the upcoming fishing season pending settlement of reactive rights at The Hague tribunal. The I Department yesterday reached the extension with the British Foreign Office.
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Washington
Hague
New Foundland
I ®-Department
British Foreign Office
The St Louis Wool Market Report
The St Louis wool market remains steady with prices unchanged as of July 24. Wool buyers and sellers wait for further demand signals in the season.
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St. Louis
Dr Presley Ear Nose Surgery Report
A brief medical update notes glasses fitted and a phrase suggesting a home threat or emphasis on phonic or dental context. No further patient details or dates are provided in the fragment.
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Presley
Bear encounter reported by hotel owner in White Mountains
C M Hester proprietor of Hotel Richards says he saw many bears on a fourteen day trip to the White Mountains. While riding through dense brush he states a huge bear overtook him and left him trapped for over ten hours. His companions McGee and Hahn aided his escape and return.
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C.M. Hester
Richards
White Mountains
McGee and
Hahn
Notice of prohibition at South Spring Ranch premises
Notice is hereby given that HUNT ING or FISHING on the premises of the SOUTH SPRING RANCH & CAT TLE COMPANY is hereby PROHIB ITED. Trespassers will be prosecuted according to law. J. J. HAGERMAN, President. 2216
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South Spring Ranch & Cattle Company
J. J. Hagerman
Wild night at Gettysburg hits Camp Hayes guard camp
Gettysburg Pennsylvania July 24 an all night search at Camp Hayes where ten thousand national guard troops have been in camp a week and were visited by a severe electrical wind storm. Three soldiers struck by lightning and nearly fifty others injured or affected.
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Gettysburg
Camp Hayes
National Guard
Peninsylvania
Dedi
Land Scrip Opportunity Advertised by Roswell Title & Trust
Roswell Title & Trust Co advertises land scrip in any quantity. The notice urges prospective buyers to contact the firm for purchasing options and details.
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Roswell Title & Trust Co
Democratic Conference Tomorrow in Chicago
Chicago July 24 Thomas Taggart of the Democratic National Committee arrives for the 11 member sub committee to select the campaign manager. Bryan and Kern are expected to arrive tomorrow morning. Bryan cleaning up business. Fairview July 24 W J Bryan devoted today to clearing up correspondence before departing for Chicago this afternoon.
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Chicago
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Kern
Fairview
W. J. Bryan
Local Brokerage Ad Promises Wide Services in Pecos Valley
Parsons and Son Brokers advertise legal and notary work expert accounting typing stenography and loans. They claim to handle property for sale rent or exchange across the city and offer to obtain or reveal any information you need. They bill themselves as the only labor agency in Pecos Valley with broad reach.
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Pecos Valley
Republicans Rally as Cochran Nominated
Bourke Cochran of New York receives congratulations and pledge of support. Republicans meet at the Auditorium annex with Chairman Hitchcock. Principal headquarters of the Republican management will open in Chicago on August 15.
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Bourke Cochran
New York
Chicago
Middle West
Hitchcock
For Sale Apples 2 Cents a Pound at 609 N Maifi St
Readable fragment shows apples for sale at 609 N Maifi Street priced two cents per pound. Listing appears brief with location and price only.
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N. Maifi St
Governor Curry Signs 92 Land Selections for Territorial School Use
Governor George Curry signed ninety two certificates of lieu land selections totaling about 60000 acres in Eddy and Chaves counties. Territorial Lands Commissioner Robert P. Errett and Surveyor General John W. March made the selections. Under a new act roughly 800000 acres will be selected territory wide, with these 60000 acres the first batch to fund territorial school purposes.
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George Curry
Eddy
Chaves
Territorial Lands
Robert P. Errett
John W. March
Ten Injured in Colorado Rail Derailment
Colorado Springs July 24 Ten persons were injured, two seriously, when two cars derailed on the Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek train at Fairview yesterday morning. The seriously injured include Mrs J S Williams of Sheffield Illinois, with a broken leg and internal injuries, and her two year old daughter Martha Williams who suffered arm injuries and internal trauma.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek
Fairview
J. S. Williams
Sheffield
Ill
Martha Williams
Notice to Real Estate Dealers in Roswell
Real estate listings handled by W. T. Paylor in Roswell are withdrawn from the market. This notice cancels all properties previously listed with local real estate dealers.
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Roswell
W. T. Paylor
For Rent Office Rooms Near District Court Chambers
Desirable party may lease one half of office rooms with access to a fire and burglar proof vault adjoining the District Court chambers. Service furnished. Rent twelve dollars and fifty cents per month. Phone 131. E. W. Mitchell, 109 East Third Street.
Trouble in Turkey a collection of dispatches from Constantinople
July reports describe an imperial edict ordering a new election and a revived constitution tied to 1876. Albanian oath support and mutinies in Uskub and Salonika signal rising control by the Young Turks, with the Macedonian garrison potentially revolting and German powers avoiding intervention.
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Constantinople
Chamber of Deputies
Uskub
Belgrade
Servia
Macedonia
Vienna
Osman Feizi Pasha
Monastir
Turkey
Fairbanks Speech at Quebec Celebration in 1908 Style
Vice President Fairbanks addressed the Quebec tercentenary celebration praising Anglo American friendship. He urged peace over force, highlighted shared values, and noted vast future opportunities for both nations. He thanked the royal audience and wished Canada peace and prosperity.
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Quebec
Fairbanks
United States
Mystery of Kulay and Ross Death In Roswell
Deputies return from the 45 mile NW Roswell site where Theodore Kulay and Albert Ross were found dead. Theories center on murder and robbery amid a $35 missing loot. Evidence includes a neck wound, two bodies, scattered belongings, and poisoned liquids.
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O. Z. Finley
Fred Carstensen
Theodore Kulay
Roswell
Albert Ross
Albuquerque
Kulay
Ross
Fritz Brinck
Carstensen
el Paso
Notice of Final Account in Catherine Whitnah Estate
Henrietta Cooley as executrix filed the final account of administration for Catherine Whitnah deceased. Probate Judge J. T. Evans sets September 1, 1908, for objections and settlement hearing. Probate Court of Chaves County New Mexico signs the notice.
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Catherine A. Whitnah
Henrietta Cooley
Catherine Whitnah
J. T. Evans
Chaves County
Territory
New Mexico
Trophy to be won three times by one player
The Wigwam offers the trophy for Roswell Commercial Club billiard champion. The prize must be won three times by a single player to claim lasting ownership.
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Roswell
Moved to Main Street by Roswell Barber Cy Waugh
Cy Waugh, a well known Roswell barber of nine years, moves from the Roswell Seed Company store to the old Amonett stand on Main Street. The remodeled shop features a partitioned space, new furniture, added bath, extra chairs, and updated decor, aiming to attract patrons as one of the city’s best stands. Clarence Davisson visits from Hagerman after a primary defeat for assessor, acknowledging the music he expected from Roswell and noting friends’ leniency.
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Cy Waugh
Amonett
Main Street
Roswell
Roswell Seed Company
E. T Amonett
Mr. Waugh
Clarence Davisson
Hagerman
Tanner
For Rent Two Front Rooms Furnished Modern
Classified rental notice advertises two large front rooms available at 2415 North Lea. Rooms are furnished and modern, asking potential tenants to contact for details.
Mexicans Enjoy Folk Fun On Local Freight Train
A crowd of 25 to 30 young Mexicans regularly ride the local freight train as it climbs Chihuahua hill every morning or afternoon. They hop on and off the cars with ease and show no sign of stopping the risky pastime. Officials warn that someone may be killed if the activity continues and action will be taken soon. William Taylor of the U S Bateman property on Lea Avenue reports his family joined him last night and will make their home in King City Missouri.
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United States
Great Britain
C. W. Grier
Fred C. Hunt
Judge Grier
Chihuahua
Wm. Taylor
Lea Avénue
King City
Roswell Weather Report July 24
Local observation at 6:00 a m shows max 81 and min 65 degrees with a mean of 73. Precipitation is 00 and wind is from the north at 4 miles per hour. Forecast calls for local showers tonight and Saturday with no temperature change.
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Roswell
N. M
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E. W. Mitchell
E. Third St
Russell Buudw
Reer
Uskubis
Altho
Salonica
Salonika
Mr. Fairbanks
Champlain
Dominion of Canada
England
France
America
St. Lawrence
Canada
Enterprise Hardware Co
Ed Weidman
Dexter
T. C
Rockvale
Roswell Gas Co
F. P. Gayle
Lea
U. S. Weather Bureau
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