Taft Urges 2 Per Cent Tax on Corporations
President Taft sent a message to Congress proposing a two percent excise tax on net income of corporations and an amendment to empower Congress to levy an income tax with apportionment among the states. He favors constitutional amendment and tariff integration to fund government and curb abuses in business.
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Taft
Washington
Congress
Senate
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Senator Root
Philippine tariff debate centers on sugar imports
In Washington on June 16 the senate resumed Philippine tariff discussion focusing on sugar. Foster noted Hawaiian sugar exports jumped to over 400000 tons last year and projected Philippine exports could exceed the 300000 tons allowed free entry, arguing Americans would not be drawn to the Philippines under current terms.
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Washington
Senate
Foster
Philippines
United States
Fresh vegetables from U S Market garden sale
Local notice invites customers to buy fresh vegetables directly from U S Market garden at 8913 offering a varieties of produce fresh from the field. The message emphasizes garden to table pricing and seasonal availability.
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U. S. Market
Health and Sanitation at Buffalo Today Conference
At Buffalo on June 16 the national conference on Charities and Corrections opened with Health and Sanitation as the first topic. John S. Fulton from Philadelphia read Dr. Harvey W. Wiley’s paper in his absence, C F Langworthy reported dietetics work, Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen spoke on immigrants, and Louis W. Hine discussed social photography.
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Buffalo
Harvey W. Wiley
U. S
John S. Fulton
Philadelphia
C.F. Langworthy
Agricultural Department
Joseph T. Bowen
Chicago
Louis W. Hine
Telephone Line to Capitan Proposal Believed Feasible
G W McKean of Denver Western Union supervisor studied a private plan to run a Roswell to Capitan telephone line. He toured the route with Logan McPherson to a point 38 miles west of Roswell and left for the north. The project is not a Western Union venture and McKean backs it personally. He says the line will be built.
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Capitan
G. W. McKean
Denver
Western Union Telegraph Company
Roswell
Logan McPherson
Western Union
McKean
Lost keys on key ring seek return or call
Lost four keys on a key ring. Please return to this office or call 144. 9 1%3 appears in text but valid contact remains.
Illinois Supreme Court Invalidates State Primary Law
Springfield June 16 The Supreme Court of Illinois declares unconstitutional the state primary election law the third such law struck down this year The decision casts doubt on the legality of the 45th general assembly and suggests a new law may be needed by the current legislature It is believed Chicago politicians accused of election frauds will be freed as indictments were under the invalidated statute
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Springfield
Ill
Supreme Court of
Forty-Fifth
General Assembly
Chicago
Nanticoks and Dispatch Not Filibusters
Washington reporters clarified the case of the steamer Nanticoks and the tug Dispatch. Government agents found the vessels were not filibusters but were recently purchased by the Venezuelan government, prompting the department of justice to halt observations and recall the agents to Washington.
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Washington
Nanticoks
Dispatch
State Department
Department of Justice
Cakes leaked to order phone 282 two rings
A fragment notes cakes ordered by phone number 282 with two rings. The text is incomplete and provides no clear event or date.
Gold Strike at Mountainair Sparks Local Mining Boom
Gold discovery near Willard New Mexico at Mountainair drew weeks of excitement and ongoing speculation. Reports indicate good values but no bonanza. a large mining camp forms, with adopted rules and talk of a local government to organize the activity.
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Mountainair
Willard
N. M
Wright Brothers Honored in Their Home Town
Dayton celebrates Orville and Wilbur Wright with two days of events as flags arches and aeroplane models decorate the city. Cannon fire whistles militia parades and a reception for the brothers mark the tribute in their aviation birthplace.
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Wright Brothers
Dayton
Ohio
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Wright “Brothers
Ete Tec
Government
Night Riders Murder A Man In Missouri
Cowgill Mo June 16 Farmers in this area use rifles over their shouters after Clyde Hatfield a young farmer was killed from ambush Sunday and Henry Berry was shot Sunday night by night riders The sentiment in Taitsville is that several must die or leave the country before the food ends Every house is armed against the invaders
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Cowgill
Clyde Hatfield
Henry Berry
Taitsville
Brigance to Install New Railroad Line
Miss. Daisy Brigance, a Morrison Brothers Store saleslady, announced today plans to install a new railroad line.
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Daisy Brigance
Morrison Brothers
Roswell Rail Line Progress Hopeful From Memphis
A letter from M. R. Brigadeé of Memphis, Texas, sent to Roswell predicts rapid construction of the east end of the railroad with Edward Kennedy of the Altus Roswell El Paso line. Fifteen miles of steel are purchased and trains may run in sixty days. Brigan ce expects to build forty miles east from Roswell as enthusiasm spreads in Memphis and Lubbock papers.
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M. R. Brigadeé
Memphis
Tex
Roswell
Edward Kennedy
Altus, Roswell & el Paso Railroad
Brigance
Fort Worth
Parsons-He Knows Real Estate Listing Highlights
Our Bureau of Information Real Estate Brokers offers lots in North and South Hill and between, farming land from the stock-yards north to Carlsbad south. The agency promotes bargains daily with notary and labor services this week.
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Bureau OF Information
Labor Agency Notary
Carlsbad
Altus, Roswell and El Paso Railroad Progress Report
Reports detail work on the Altus Roswell and El Paso line and indicate residents along the route expect passenger service within a year at the latest. Authorities assert timeline and readiness as construction advances toward opening.
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Altus, Roswell and
el Paso
Pianos At Cost In Pecos Valley
Piano dealer announces close out sale to clear remaining stock before an extended trip. Offers balance on hand at cost with cash or easy payments. Pecos Valley ad notes limited inventory and urgency.
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Pecos Valley Music Co
Two More Wool Sales Reported in Local Market
Beckett and White of Hope sold their 30,000 pound wool clip to Brown and Adams of Boston at twenty cents per pound. Evans, Bond and Co sold 75,000 pounds two months ago to A. J. Hill of Roswell at eighteen cents per pound, though sale publication was not made.
Kirksey stone building not for sale under 2250 dollars
Real estate notice states the Kirksey stone building behind Citizens National Bank on Fourth Street Court House Square is not for sale for less than 2250 dollars. Contact W. W. Gatewood at 61409 9012 for details.
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Kirksey
Citizens National Bank
Fourth Street
Court House Square
W. W. Gatewood
Captain James arrives from Brewster County Texas
Captain Jason W. James arrives by auto from his ranch in Brewster County Texas and will stay several days. Boellner the jeweler offers items at lower prices, drawing local attention.
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Jason W. James
Brewster County
Texas
Boiler blast kills four at Denver Gas and Electric plant
Four dead and nine injured after a boiler explosion at the Denver Gas and Electric Company plant. An eight ton boiler blew through the engine building roof, wrecking the plant and causing extensive property damage. The deceased include Peter Lewis and Herman Lychner two firemen, a man believed to be Lawrence Sexton and John Perry, plus a boy in the alley.
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Denver
Colo
Frederick Gottner
Denver Gas and Electric Company
Peter Lewis
Herman Lychner
Lawrence Sexton
John Perry
Pianos at COST in Pecos Valley Ad
R. B. Jones, proprietor at 743m invites calls to CALL STAR LIVERY for outing and mountain trips with nice rigs and telephone 182. J. L. Howell visited from Lake Arthur today. Pecos Valley ad lists piano prices at cost.
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Call Star
R. B. Jones
Aden Gave Roswell a Good Send Off
In Dallas News dated June 12, R Aden of Roswell New Mexico remarks on the rapid rise of automobile use in New Mexico. He notes highways across plains and mountains filled with cars driven by farmers land owners and new residents. Autos enable frequent social visits transforming travel from annual or weekly to monthly or more frequent. New Mexico is described as improving and poised for prosperity as a coming state.
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Dallas News
New Mexico
Arizona
R. Aden
Roswell
Asi
Southland
Texas
Union
Notable quotes on state growth and resources
A speaker states that with accurate judgment Oklahoma could become a major and prosperous state. He highlights abundant natural resources and agricultural advantages as key drivers of growth and wealth.
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Oklahoma
New Oil Well On Williams Farm Attracts Wide Attention
The Williams farm oil discovery a mile east of Dayton draws many inquiries as oil men seek details. The well shows eight barrels a day with inner casing set and water baled out. Additional testing may raise flow. a pump may be installed. E L Bedell Clifton Chisholm Wilford Smith Will Robinson and S Totzek visited Dayton to inspect conditions.
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Williams Farm
Dayton
E. L. Bedell
Clif. Chisholm
Wilford Smith
Will Robinson
S. Totzek
Mr. Smith
Robinson
Captain Henderson Goes To Her Wedding
Captain Ina Henderson who led the Roswell Salvation Army corps since last August left this morning for Fargo to marry Captain James Strather on June 30. She was escorted to Clovis by Captains Simpson and Clements who joined for Army work. Henderson made many friends here who wish her well in this important step.
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Ina Henderson
Roswell Corps
Salvation Army
Fargo
S. D
James Strather
Clovis
Simpson
Clements
Henderson
Mrs J R Cook and Miss Novella Taylor Leave for Clovis
Mrs J R Cook and Miss Novella Taylor depart for home in Clovis after visiting Mrs E C LaCross wife of the round house foreman. Mrs Cook is wife of the master mechanic of the railroad company and Miss Taylor is stenographer for the Clovis Post.
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J. R. Cook
Pythian Field Day Opens in Bangor Maine
In Bangor Maine on June 16 the Maine Brigade Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias began an encampment and field day celebration marking the start of a series of activities.
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Bangor Me
Maine Brigade
Knights of Pythias
Roswell Weather Report June 16 Roswell Roswell Weather Forecast
U S Weather Bureau local observation Roswell New Mexico taken at 6 00 a m temperature 85 61 mean 73 trace precipitation wind SW 5 cloudy forecast fair tonight and Thursday temperature steady compared with last year 96 53 extremes this date 106 50 in 15 years 1896 1901
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Roswell
N. M
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North Main
Parsons, Son & Co
Parsons
Boellner
Pecos Valley Drug Company
Foxall
Beliver
J. L. Howell
Lake Arthur
Aden
Captain Henderson
U. S. Weather Bureau
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Golden Gate
Black & Green
J. A. Folger & Co
San Francisco
Japan
Ceylon
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