Roswell Gul Club Shoot Yields High Scores Amid Wind
On the first day of the Roswell Gul shoot near town, about 50 spectators attended as 10 events produced high scores though wind restrained totals. Dr. G. T. Veal offered his tent for ladies and sport, with a smoker at the Commercial Club rooms boosting community enjoyment. Today marks the final day with better safety conditions expected to lift scores.
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Frank Miller Walking Erect After Amputation
Frank R. Miller, a young railroad man who lost both legs near the knees in a spring accident, is now walking upright after receiving new artificial limbs. He still uses crutches briefly but plans to discard them soon, praising maimed men and women who refuse to beg. He intends to reopen the Railroad Restaurant after a recent sale to Harmon and Burkett, with aims to draw traveler and name patronage.
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Frank
Harmon & Burkett
Oklahoma Capitol Dispute Overruled by Judge
Guthrie June 16 District Judge Huston overruled Governor Haskell's demurrer to county attorney Hepburn's bid for an injunction against moving the capitol. Attorney General West may file an exception. Temporary injunction extended. Washington June 16 Senator Gore wins senate approval for a capital cost bill raising Oklahoma City public buildings limit from 250.10 to 450,000.
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Haskell
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Washington
Oklahoma
Gore
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Earthquake Shocks Recorded Near Washington and Spain
An earthquake of considerable intensity began at 1:48 a.m. Washington time and lasted over two hours, with shocks felt from four thousand miles away according to the Georgetown University seismograph. Earlier tremors, followed by two heavy shocks and three lesser ones, moved mainly east and west. Simultaneous reports from Madrid note shocks lasting four to ten seconds that damaged a number of houses in Andalusia and Almeria.
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Georgetown University
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Athletic Meet Planned for Fourth of July Night
Roswell Athletic Club president Laud Allison plans a second athletic meet for July 4. Although not officially announced, preparations indicate the event will proceed following the success of the recent meet.
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Roswell Athletic Club
Arsenate Lead Proves Fatal to Boll Weevils
Baton Rouge June 16. William Newell secretary of the Louisiana Crop Pest Commission says repeated experiments prove arsenate of lead protects cotton by killing boll weevils. He issued a bulletin urging cotton planters to use this preparation.
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Baton Rouge
William Newell
Louisiana Crop Pest Commission
Newell
Price & Company Adds New Windows for Light and Ventilation
Price and Company installs two new windows on the north side of their building to increase light and ventilation. The windows, placed on the old mission order, enhance the store’s appearance with an unusually attractive look.
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Price & Company
Statehood bill passes Senate with amendments
Washington reports the statehood bill cleared the Senate today in amended form and proceeds to conference unless the House concurs. Beveridge explained the measure comparing it with the House bill, noting debts of New Mexico and Arizona and the land guarantees. He argued the English language schooling provision would undermine Spanish speaking solidarity.
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Senate
House
Beveridge
New Mexico
Arizona
Amis and Torian to Wed in Roswell Home Ceremony
A quiet nine o'clock wedding will unite Mr. G. N. Amis and Miss Ploy Torian at the bride’s mother Mrs. F. L. Torian’s home on 409 S Lea avenue Roswell. After the ceremony the couple plan to start housekeeping in a cottage on Missouri avenue. The couple’s wide popularity makes the event of special local interest.
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G. N. Ais
Miss Ploy Torian
F.L. Torian
S. Lea Avenue
Missouri Avenue
Family of Five Generations Comes to North Dakota
The oldest newcomer to the state, Peter Bekel, 107, travels from Germany to settle on a North Dakota farm. He is joined by his son George, 85, grandson Frederick, 63, great grandson August, 41, and great great grandson William, 19. Peter notes the family has farmed for generations and came for companionship as his sons prospered in America.
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Peter Bekel
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George
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August
William
America
Reunion of Rough Riders in New York
Scouts cowboys and Indian hunters gather for the fifth annual Roosevelt Rough Riders' Association reunion in New York. The Abernathy brothers from Oklahoma, aged six and ten, will be featured in the welcome home events as Teddy Roosevelt returns next Saturday. Charles E. Hunter of Oklahoma is the current president and expected to seek re election.
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Abernathy
Oklahoma
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Progressive Realty Convention in Twin Cities
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges holds its convention in St Paul and Minneapolis today and tomorrow, with sessions divided among three cities. On Saturday it moves to Duluth, signaling a progressive schedule and broad geographic participation.
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St. Paul
Minn
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Minneapolis
Duluth
Twin Cities
Spanish War Vets Meet in Kentucky Encampment
Spanish war veterans from Kentucky number in the hundreds gathered in Louisville for the state encampment. The reunion spans three days and will feature a public initiation into the military order of the Serpent conducted by a degree team from Cincinnati.
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Kentucky
Cincinnati
Roosevelt Returns Home With World’s Greatest Welcome
New York on June 16 marks Roosevelt’s return aboard the Androscoggin with a water parade of about a hundred vessels and a massive land procession. Rough Riders and Spanish War veterans lead escorts while Mayor Gaynor’s committee greets him. a battery salute precedes speeches in the battery and a final address by Roosevelt in a carriage with committee head Cornelius Camberta l. Washington ponders Roosevelt’s future roles, from congressman to private citizen, as ex-presidency looms. Roswell Title & Trust urges title examination for certainty.
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Forest Fire Destroys Movarabi Mining Town in Sonora
June 16 Movarabi in Sono ra Mexico, a mining town with ten stamp mills, is wiped out by a forest fire sweeping the Ojo and Bacoacas mountains. Miners barely escaped, building back fires to flee to Cananea. A fifteen mile fire line and 125 men fight flames near the Yaqui river by John Pohstad ranch and other properties. Panthers and bears flee from the woods, threatening residents as the blaze expands.
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Banco de Sonora
Kansas City Stock Market Cattle and Hogs Steady to Strong
Kansas City Cattle receipts about 5000 with 3000 Southern. market steady. Prices range from 3.00 to 8.62 1 2 for various cattle types. Hog receipts around 7000. market steady to strong with heavy hogs 9.40 to 9.55 and light hogs 9.40 to 9.50. Muttons and lambs also listed with mixed ranges.
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Kansas City
Roswell Telephone Warns of Six Week Service Disruption
The Roswell Telephone & Mfg. Co informs subscribers that due to installing a new central energy switchboard, service will be impaired for about six weeks. Afterward, improved service expected with modern equipment. The firm thanks affected customers for patience and courtesy during the transition.
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Roswell
Much Doing at Hagerman
F G Walters and son of Hagerman report active town improvements. A new alfalfa meal mill is running, work starts Monday on a school, July 1 on a railroad station, and Roswell Wool and Hide plans cold storage and hay and grain business. An ice plant also talked of for Hagerman.
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F. G. Walters
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Roswel Wool & Hide Company
C P Shearman Leaves Auto For Vaughn NM
C P Shearman departed yesterday by auto to Vaughn on his way to Engle New Mexico after learning his son is ill at Engle.
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Engle, N. M
Hooters Up in the Air Over Prize Fight Contests
San Francisco dispatch reports Gov Gillett seeks to stop the Jeffries Johnson and Kaufman Langford bouts with injunctions and a temporary restraining order. Attorneys say court action may follow, while Tex Ricard vows to move the venue if lost. Utah governor Spry blocks changing the contest, and Jeffries signals readiness to fight wherever.
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Newell Targeted in Army Engineer Corps Bill
The House bill to expand the army engineer corps includes a provision allowing the President to supersede F. H. Newell of the Reclamation Service. The measure was reported to the Senate by the military affairs committee with a minority report to be filed by Senator Dixon.
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Army
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Senate
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Wool Market Report From St Louis June Prices Steady
The Wool Market in Saint Louis on June 16 shows steady pricing with categories for wood notables, territory and western medians at 17422 for fine mediums 16417 for fine and a 12 14 listing.
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Roswell Weather Summary for June 16
U. S. S. Weather Bureau local report shows 6:00 a.m. observation in Roswell New Mexico. Temperature means 91 degrees, minimum 61, average 76 with 0 precipitation and wind from the south at 2 miles per hour. Clear conditions forecast for tonight and Friday.
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