Irrigation Ditch Ruling Favors Barnett and Morrow
Judge Wm H Pope issued two irrigation decisions Wednesday afternoon. Barnett and Morrow Land Irrigation and Orchard Company won against Jacques Michelet and C E Waldron, ruling the latter abandoned their dam site and forfeited water rights. In the Perry Fountain Ditch dispute, Philip Milhiser receives three fourteenths of the seven cubic feet, M S McCartney gets one fourteenth, while Salt Creek Sheep Company receives none.
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Barnett and Morrow Company
Waldron
Michelet
Perry Fountain Ditch
Texas Democratic Primary Opens Across State
Dallas July 27 1920 for the first time Texas votes in a state wide primary under a new law. Democrats expect conclusive results with Senator Bailey unopposed and the general election in November to be largely ceremonial as minority parties hold precinct conventions tomorrow.
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St. Petersburg
Russian Revolutionary Committee
Poland
Seminovysky Guard
Cronstadt
Central Committee
Social Democrats
Revolutionists
Peasants’ League
Workmen’s Councils
Moscow
Toi
Revolutionary Committee
Bailey
Goes to the Widow
New York dated July 27 reports a probate note that aside from a few small bequests to relatives the will directs residual assets to the widow.
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New York
Shelby Hotel Renovation Underway in New Orleans
The Joyce-Pruitt Company announces improvements at the Shelby Hotel with interior and exterior painting and papering begun. Exterior walls gain a coat of green and red as work continues and the landlord, Carrier, plans renovation of all rooms after completion.
Relief Committee Resigns in San Francisco
Dr Edward T. Devine Col Geo H Pippy and Edward F Moran resign from the relief commission in charge. A Rehabilitation committee sub committee with executive powers will carry on relief work. Devine leaves by automobile for the East around August 1 and Pippy cites private business pressures.
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Edward T. Devine
Col
Geo. H. Pippy
Striking freight conductors set to demand new schedule
Oakland July 27 report says S P system freight conductors and brakemen will present a new pay and working schedule to company officials soon. It would raise pay and introduce an eight hour day with 12 percent miles counting as one hour. The workers complain of excessive hours currently.
Jury Finds Hoge and Nickell Guilty in Fraud Case
A Portland jury returned a guilty verdict against Hoge former Medford city attorney and Nickell former U S commissioner in a fraud case. The court granted a ten day stay of judgment for appeal and possible new trial.
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Portland, Ore
Tane
Hoge and Nickelland
Medford
Oregon
Nickel
U. S
El Paso Man Dies After Poisioning Sausage In California
Eureka California July 27 James K. reports ptomaine poisoning from sausage eaten in California by an El Paso man. The case notes the fatal outcome and health authorities investigating the incident.
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el Paso
California
Eureka
Cal
James K
Oil expert Moses Carr eyes Pecos Valley prospect
Moses Carr an oil expert invited by Pecos Valley Oil Co. praises the local outlook as fine as any he has seen in his career across Ohio Indiana California Kansas and Indian Territory. He offers to contract and take stock to finance a well. He will stay with his cousin Dr Parsons until the first of the week.
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Dowie
Alexander Granger
Granger
Moses
Elijah
Zion City
Recital by Bess May MacClane Highlighted
London reports a naval debate as Edmund Robertson declares three Dreadnaught class battleships will be built instead of four. The change saves 12 500 000 dollars by cutting smaller vessels, amid public agitation over naval construction cuts.
Pretenders Routed Near Tangier in Moroccan Conflict
A dispatch from Tangier reports a daylong battle near Malaya with the Sultan's troops routing the pretenders forces. Heavy losses were listed, and rebel heads were displayed on bayonets as trophies after the engagement.
Bitter and unrelating enemies deserve better from us
A quotation attributed to Cicero reflects on moral truth in adversity versus comforting friendship. It notes that hostile foes frequently speak truth while pleasant allies may withhold harsh facts. The line emphasizes candor over amiability in honest discourse.
Daniel and Daniel Paint Bug Dies, Figure With Them
Local artist Daniel and Daniel created a collaborative mural titled Work featuring a central insect motif. The project combined abstract forms with figurative elements to explore labor and identity.
Meat Regulations Set Under New Inspection Law
Secretary Wilson released regulations governing interstate and foreign meat product inspection. They do not address interstate trade of meat or export pork microscopy, which will be issued later. The rules are stringent and aligned with top sanitation authorities on preservatives dyes chemicals and condemnation of diseased carcasses.
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Washington
Wilson
Women's Club Benefit Recital by Bess May MacClane
The Women’s Club will benefit from a recital by Bess May MacClane next Thursday night. Proceeds support club activities and community programs.
New ICC Member Discusses Rate Law With President
Oyster Bay July 27 E E Clark new Interstate Commerce Commission member discussed the railroad rate law with President Roosevelt and aligned with his enforcement ideas. The President named G B Wardman of Pennsylvania as consul at Aguas Calientes Mexico and Hal Singleton as postmaster at Jefferson Texas.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Oyster Bay
E. E. Clark
Roosevelt
G. B. Wardman
Pennsylvania
Aguas Calientes
Mexico
Hal Singleton
Jefferson, Texas
Three Men Escape Brutal Lumber Camp in Alabama
Three men from the Jackson Lumber Company's Lockhart camp in Alabama arrived in Pensacola on July 27 seeking protection after being beaten with lashes and pursued by bloodhounds during their attempts to escape. One survivor named Harry Lyman described a first flogging and a more successful second escape.
Daniel and Daniel Paint Houses in Town
Local note says Daniel and Daniel offer house painting with guaranteed work. Also mentions 5e and 10¢ counters at Makin's, a miscellaneous detail.
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Makin’s
Roswell Weather Report July 27 Max 96 Min 70
Observation at 6 am records a cloudy day with a trace of rain and light winds from the south. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with local showers and possible thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.
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Roswell
N. M
M. Wright
Three Coaches Derailed in Springfield Crash
Springfield Missouri July 27 Twenty five passengers were injured two probably fatally and a score or more badly shaken up in the derailment of a train carrying local travelers. Emergency crews responded to the scene with reports of serious injuries and possible fatalities.
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Springfield
Recital by Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Crane at Southern M E Church
Mrs. Thomas Will Assist in the Bess Maye Crane recital Thursday evening at the Southern M E church. Admission will be 35 cents. Shows a small-town program with local names and a fund-raising or community event.
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John W. Thomas
Harvard Eight Set to Race Cambridge September Eighth
New York on July 27 reports the Harvard eight, fresh from defeating Yale, sailed on the Cedric for England to meet Cambridge University in a single race scheduled for September 8.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Yale
England
Recital by Bess May MacClane at Women’s Club
London scene reports Bess May MacClane giving a recital next Thursday under the Women’s Club auspices. In Buckingham Palace King Edward received representatives from the American Institute of Mining Engineers and awarded the Bessemer medal, with the King expressing pleasure at the gesture.
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Bess May MacClane
Women’s Club
London
Edward
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Buckingham Palace
Secretary Root Welcomed in Rio de Janeiro Arrival
Secretary Root arrived in Rio de Janeiro from Bahia and was greeted by a representative of General Rio Blanco, the Brazilian foreign minister, and the military authorities. He was heartily cheered by the assembled people.
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Tive
Rio Blanco
Birthday Party Honors July Birthday Women
Mrs. John W. Poe hosted a birthday gathering at her West Seventh Street home for July born ladies and her own birthday. A twelve o'clock six course luncheon was served. Attendees included Mesdames Thomas, MecGaffey, Pruit, Hedgcoxe, Wryllys, Sparks, Kellahin and Miss Elouse Parsons.
Lyons sues for divorce custody in district court
Etta May Lyons files suit against Jo W Lyons claiming abandonment and cruelty. Plaintiff seeks divorce and custody of three children. reference notes back taxes and blue print maps of Roswell oil fields at Carlton Bell's office. Go to Makin's for bargains. 26.
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Roswell
Carlton & Bell
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Wm. H. Pope
Barnett
Mor
Jacques Michelet
C. E. Waldron
Tiver
Hagerman
The
Bar
Nett and
Morrow Land
Shit Creek Sheep Company
Philip Klaiser
Hondo River
Philip Milhiser
Ditea
M. S. McCartney
Salt Creek Sheep Company
Milhiser
McCartney
Said Ditch
Russell Sage
Sage
Mrs
Mrs. Sage
John P. Mann
Borne
Grand Jury
United States Court
American Sugar Refining Co
Oriental Bar
Ber Shop
N. Main
McPherson
Czar
Paso
Texas
Sequoya
Ing. Boone
San Francisco
Dyersville
Sau
Boone
Lin
Gered
Daniel & Daniel
Law
Chicago
Landis
U. S. District Court
Cision
Tween
Joan Alexan
der Dowie
Wilbur Voliva
Indus
St. Louis
San
Francisco
J. Thorp
Monticello, I
Kate Schoulty
Highgate
Iron Mountain Road
Ironton, Mo
Iron Mountain
Ing
W. J. Edy
Twe Bag
Dallas, Tex
A Pri
United States
Constable
Land
Old
New Orleans
Joyce-Pruit Company
Shelby
Shelby Hotel
Rier
Imne
Putin
Possie
Relief Committee
Edw. F. Moran
Mittee
Devine
Automo
Pippy
Ness
Oakland
Hunt
Hoge
Moses Carr
Pecos Valley
Ohio
Indiana
Ifornia, Kansas and Indian Territory
Con
Dr. Parsons
Edmund Robertson
Miralty
Commons
Tan
Gier
Morocco
Mala
Gard
Ter
Cicero
Daniel
Pensacola, Fla
Jackson Lumber Company
Ry Lyman
U. 8 Weather Bureau
Mrs. Thomas
Crane
M. E
Ship Cedric
Har
Vard
Cambridge Uni
Versity Team
Bessemer Medal
Root
Rio Janeiro
Bahia
Representa
John W. Poe
Mesdames Thomas
Pruit
Sparks, Kellahin
Miss Elouse
Mr. and
Mrs. T. M. Daniel Will
Mr. Daniels
Clarksville
John Daniel
Tennessee
Dan
Iel
Thers
J. T. Evans
Etta May Lyons
W. Lyons
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