Mexican Troubles As Sume Serious Aspect
June 29 report from City of Mexico describes escalating internal strife along the northern border with bandits and insurrectionists operating near Torreon and Juarez Chihuahua. Reinforcements, military patrols, and jail surveillance accompany government moves to curb the revolt. Ambassador Creel may appeal to Washington to arrest revolution leaders. Washington monitors the insurrection, focusing on neutrality enforcement and potential U.S. actions if Mexican rebels cross into U.S. territory.
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City of
Mexico
Republic
Jarral
Torreon
Juarez
Chihuahua
Amasador Creel
Washington
Elay
United States
Amssad Creel
Las Veas
Las Vecas
The Wool Market Update in June
The wool market remains steady with western mediums quoted at 14 1/2 to 14 3/4 pence per pound and fine and general grades around 9 1/2 to 11 pence. Russell Dallas introduces new wag ras at 10 pence per pound.
Five Thousand School Teachers Attend National Education Meet
Mevelased Ohio June 29 Cleveland welcomed five thousand or more teachers for the annual National Educational Association convention. The opening session featured a report on educational progress by President Chas Thwing of Western Reserve University. Boellner the jeweler advertises watches at lower prices in city holiday pages.
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Cleveland
National Educational Associaton
Chas. . Thwing
Western Reserveniversity of
Fire destroys Jersey City dry goods district
New York reports a June 29 blaze in the Jersey City dry goods area causing $200,000 in damage and injuries to two firemen. The fire started from a defective electric light wire in a three story Gilmore & Okeeke Dry Goods building, spreading quickly as falling walls harmed responders. In other notes, cattlemen Fred Shehan and Will Minter plan Dakota trips, while Arthur Zones of Citizens' National Bank in Porwell visits Georgia friends. independent hardware ads and stock market data from Kansas City conclude the brief.
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New York
Jersey City
Gimore & Okeeke Dry Goods
Congressman Sherman Passes Comfortable Night
Cleveland June 29 At Lakeside hospital this morning it is said Congressman James S. Sherman passed a most comfortable night He awakened with normal temperature pulse and respiration and in good spirits according to hospital bulletin
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MR. Sherman
Cleveland, O
Lak Side Hospital
James S. Sheran
Democratic Convention Denver Ticket Rates Announced
On July 3 4 5 6 tF Eastern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Denver from Roswell for 22.10 via Amaril W D C R R 27.85 via Texi and Albuquerque 26.95 via Higgs and A T S F Ry. Tickets valid for return by July 1908. D L Meyers General Pass Agt.
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Denver
Tf Eastern Railway
Roswell Stion
Amaril F. W
Texi
Albuquerque
Higgs
D. L. Meyers
Fire Destroys Cass Home West of Town
A Saturday fire at Lee Cass’s house near town destroyed the residence and belongings. Insurance coverage totaled 1800 for the house and 500 for the family, but losses far exceeded these amounts. Mrs Cass saved only clothing and a few paintings as the family fled from the basement when smoke and flames erupted from the roof likely starting from the flue.
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Lee Cass
Cass
Mr. Cass
Parson s and Son Brokers Offer All City Properties
The Pecos Valley’s lone broker agency advertises legal and notary work and report accounting. They provide typewriting, money loans, and property services across the city for sale, rent, or exchange. They invite inquiries about anything you want to know.
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Iiport
Bor
Pecos Valley
Danger from Improper Hitching Sparks Fire Risk
A near miss on Third Street between Main and Pecos exposed the danger of leaving hitching posts unhitched. A wagon wagoned by unsafely hitched horses swerved across the block while a Cass collection of paintings was saved. Neighbors warn persistent neglect could trigger a serious accident.
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Mai
Pecos
Fred Meeks
Captain Reid's Baby Dead
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Reid aged ten days died Sunday morning at three thirty at their home on Washington avenue and Fifth street of an afficaor affecting the organs of breathing. A formal service was held from the home Monday afternoon with Rev. C. F. Lucas officiating. Burial was in South Side cemetery. Deep sympathy is extended to the parents.
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Captain Reid
W. C. Reid
Washington Avenue
Fifth Street
C. F. Lucas
South Side
Secretary Root in Training for Hard Work in New York
Secretary of State Elihu Root begins a course of physical training at Muldoon’s sanatorium in White Plains New York on June 29. He plans to put himself in better condition for another year of hard work in Washington.
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Root
White Plains
N. Y
Ho Elihu Root
Begat
Muldoon
Wasington
Hunsberger to See Patients at Zinks on July 3 4 6
Dr Hunsberger, specialist in fitting glasses, will be in his office at Zinks on July 3 4 and 6. Do not put it off get your eyes examined.
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Hunsberger
Zink’s
Explosion in San Francisco Grocery Kills Four
An explosion and resulting fire at Sweeney's grocery on Diamond Street in San Francisco killed Jo Sweeney, his wife and daughter, and Anton Dissmeyer, with three others seriously injured. Victims resided on an upper floor. cause remains unknown. No flame source found in the building and only five gallons of kerosene reported in the store. Visitors John I. Hinkle and B. H. Wix from Hagerman were in the city for business.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jo Sweeney
Anton Dissmeyer
Sweeney
Grocey
Diamond Street
California Limited Wreck Kills and Wounds Dozens
West bound California Limited of the Santa Fe derailed after striking a burned bridge near Winslow Arizona. One passenger dead and over thirty injured. Engineer and fireman killed. Names include C L Partridge and Curry. Injured locals include W K Lockner and J B Dame. Another report from Williams, Arizona notes six dead and fifteen injured on train No 3 Westbound Overland Limited after hitting a burning bridge near Gallup New Mexico.
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Winslow
Arizona
Santa Fe
C. L. Partridge
Redlands
California
Curry
Thomas
W. K. Lockner
Los Angeles
B. Taylor
J. B. Dame
Pasadena
F. B. Cruikshank
D. M. Sabree
Albert Spnaulding
L. W. Payne
F. Grieger
J. Reynolds
Williams, Ariz
Gallup
N. M
Overland Limited
Work Begins on Memoirs of Cleveland President
New York June 29 Under orders from Mrs Cleveland work has begun on the memoirs of the late President Cleveland. The work will take six months. Homer Vivian of Pampa Tex transacted business in the city today.
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Cleveland
New York
President Cleveland
Homer Vivian
Pampa, Tex
Lake Arthur Lost Blames Roswell Men
Lake Arthur lost today's game to Hagerman 7 to 2 with errors by borrowed players. Roswell's Craig at second made four errors, while Hagerman fielded well and Lake Arthur had seven hits. Bratton's one hand catch highlighted the defense and Wynne Hall pitched well for Lake Arthur.
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Daily Record
Lake Arthur
Bratton
Walker
Evans
Wynne
Hal Ware
Crozier
Wynce
Hall
Curry declines bid for delegate to congress
Governor Curry states in an interview with the Las Vegas Optic that he will not seek the Republican nomination for delegate to Congress. He says his duties as governor are best served by remaining in office and that he will not participate in efforts to back Mr. Andrews for a third term. The article notes Republican questions about nominating a candidate who can win and emphasizes Curry’s desire to avoid administration influence in the convention.
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Curry
Congress
Las Vegas
Mr. Andrews
Voters to decide delegates with broad convention input
The speaker urges real voters to influence delegate selection. Several good men may be presented, and many names will be considered at the convention. The aim is wide discussion to prevent mistakes and ensure a thorough decision.
Fourth of July Program at Baseball Park Features Races and Speeches
A July Fourth program runs 9 to 11 a m at Baseball Park with Potato Race Sack Race Greased time and Greased Pig Race free for all Then at 11 00 a m are speeches by Governor George Curry Delegate W H Andrews Capt E P Bujac L O Fullen and Rev J W Smith At 1 30 p m baseball followed by a 3 30 p m game One admission covers both games 8 00 p m ball at the Skating Rink by the Elks Railroad tickets grant free Majestic Theatre admission day and night
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Baseball Park
George Curry
W. H Andrews
E. P. Bujac
L O. Fullen
J. W. Smith
The
Elks
Majestic Theatre
Roswell Eldon Jr. Dies After Illness
Roswell T. Eldon Jr aged nine died June 20 at his parents Altoona Pennsylvania home after an illness including scarlet fever appendicitis pneumonia peritonitis and septicemia His elder brother is recovering from scarlet fever and appendicitis They did not infect each other J B Herbst offers $500 000 farm loans at 303 N Main opposite post office
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Roswell Eldon
Roswel T. Eldon, Jr
Roswell T. Eldon
Altoona
Young Soldier Seeks Long Lost Parents Across States
Fred J Howe, a Philippine War veteran nicknamed mascot, travels through 44 states seeking his parents who vanished from Maysville Kentucky at the outbreak of the Spanish American War. Shot in the throat at Pekin he survives in a whisper and bears 17 other bullet marks from battles. He joined a Kansas regiment in 1898 at age 16 and now begs locals with any information to reunite him with his family.
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Fred J. Howe
Maysville
Howe
Kansas
Philippines
China
Pekin
Mrs. Pearl Randolph Barnes Visits Roswell Sister
Mrs. B. B. Barnes and her baby from Douglass Arizona arrived by auto for a visit with sister Mrs. Mark Howell. She formerly lived in Roswell and is remembered as Miss Pearl Randolph after marrying in Arizona three years ago.
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B. B. Barnes and Baby
Douglass, A. T
Mark Howell
Roswell
Miss Pearl Randolph
Arizona
Taft to retire as Secretary of War tomorrow
Washington June 29 Secretary Taft will retire tomorrow evening after completing his labors as Secretary of War. General Luke E Wright will assume duties and continue the same general policy. General Wright visited the War Department today and conferred with division chiefs.
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Washington
William Howard Taft
War, State
Jury rules Ross died from killer's knife stabs
The coroner's inquest into Albert Ross concluded with a verdict that he died from knife wounds to the left side. Justice A. J. Welter presided at the inquest after a post mortem at the Allery morgue, and the proceedings ended late Saturday afternoon.
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Albert Ross
A. J. Welter
Allery
Ross
Mrs Sarah A Sain Dies After Illness At Home
Mrs Sarah A Sain wife of R H Sain aged 48 years 3 months 21 days died at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at 210 East Bayard Street from tuberculosis. She came from Arcola Alabama two years ago for treatment. One daughter died eleven months earlier. Survived by husband and six children. Service held at home at three o clock conducted by Rev H F Trillion, First Baptist Church. Burial in South Side Cemetery.
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Sarah A. Sain
R. H. Sain
East Bayard Street
Arcola
H. F. Rillion
First Baptist Church
Sputh Side
Harbert Faces Assault With Deadly Weapon Hearing
Oscar Harbert stood trial in Justice Welter's court on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon against Henry S. Boyce. The Monday morning docket filled with petty cases as the trial continued late into the afternoon.
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Harbert
Oscar Harbert
Justice Welter
Henry S. Boyce
Mrs Morrison and son return from Amarillo visit
Mrs Harry Morrison and her young son Park came back Sunday night from Amarillo where they had been visiting Mrs A B Robertson.
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Harry Morrison
Park
Amarillo
A. B. Robertson
Weather Summary for Roswell June 29 Roswell Forecast
Local report taken at 6:00 am shows a high of 97 and a low of 63 with a mean of 80. Precipitation is 0. Wind from the north at 8 miles per hour and clear skies. Forecast calls for local showers tonight or Tuesday with cooler conditions nearby.
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Roswell
N. M
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