Fires and Explosions Ravage Mines and City in March Disasters
Reports from Saarlouis and Forbach reveal 22 miners killed in a German coal mine accident when a lowering cage cable snapped. In Kleinrosseln a fire damp explosion killed 65 miners with 12 injured and 3 missing. London warehouses lost about 1 million dollars in a Finsbury blaze affecting Cox Co hatters Maxine Woodturners Green & Co. The lengthy text also records local saloon regulations and a personal escape from a whale incident.
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Saarlouis
French
Prussia
Gehrard
Forbach
Germany
Kleinrosseln
Here
London
Finsbury District
Cox & Co Hat Manufacturers
Maxine Company
Wood Turners
Green & Co
Roswell Players Stage Fun Drama For Fire Dept Benefit
Captain Racket a come dy drama in three acts was presented at the Majestic for Roswell Fire Department funds. Attendance was light but the audience praised the show with high remarks from a prominent citizen who donated after the first act. Receipts reached 64 dollars with expenses about 41 dollars.
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Roswell
Majestic
Robert Racket
National Guard
W. A. Smith
Othy Tolman
C. C. Smith
Dalroy
Racket
Inlaw
F. C. Wilson
Train dispatchers gain wage increase in Mexico
The Mexican Central announces a $40 raise for train dispatchers, marking a second wage jump in a short period. The adjustment highlights ongoing cost-of-living pressures and rail labor negotiations within the system.
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City of Mexico
Mexican Central
New Mexico Territory An Act Amending Section 1368
An act to amend Section 1368 of the Compiled Laws of 1897 of the Territory of New Mexico. Introduced by Mr Beach January 28 1907 read first and second times to title ordered translated and printed referred to Judiciary. The amendment clarifies exceptions for drug stores cigar stores news stands confectionery stores or ice cream parlors.
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New Mexico
Legislative Assembly
Territory OF
E. C. Abbott
Halifax Clergy Clash Over Jonah Tale Revival
Halifax reports a new clash between higher critics and old time religion supporters over the Jonah narrative. Captain Killam of the Star of the East challenges James Bartley’s swallowed-by-a-whale tale and asserts no Bartley crew member ever sailed with him.
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Halifax
N. S
Captain Killam
Yarmouth
Jonah
James Bartley
London
East
Bartley
America
England
Koenig
Hasting
Captain Kiam
The
Star of the East
Killam
Sky Pilots
City to Enforce Penning of Chickens in Town
City Marshal J. J. Roscoe says the town will strictly enforce the chicken pen ordinance from now on. Owners not keeping fowls penned will be arrested and fined. no further notices will be given. Also includes local ads for mules furniture trade and Grand Concert plans.
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J. J. Roscoe
Roswell Weather Bureau Report Forecast
Local Roswell report lists March 16 conditions with max 70, min 38, mean 52, precipitation 0.00 inches. Wind from the northwest at 3 mph. Weather clear. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for fair tonight and Sunday with stationary temperatures.
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Roswell
Mareh
N. W
Artesia County bill appears dead in New Mexico legislature
Santa Fe March 16 1907 the House deferred Artesia County measures after a coalition delayed Garfield and Artesia reports. The session saw bills on publications educational reform road supervision and county salaries while a Hagerman case probe lagged. A cattlemen convention schedule promises games with Amarillo Roswell and Alva teams.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Committee On
Foraker
Garfield
Pyramid
Pyaamid
Artesia County
Moran
Holt
Hagerman
Mullens
Santa Fe, N. M
Garfield County
Loomis
Daily Record
House
Foraker County
Pyramid County
Council
Accidental Shooting Report Traced to Dayton Event
Three witnesses in Roswell say the Dayton shooting was accidental during a drunken gathering. Bob Faulkner allegedly fired at Will Smith after a joking threat, Smith died later, and Faulkner was arrested awaiting investigation.
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Roswell
Dayton
Bob Faulkner
Will Smith
Faulkner
Justice of the Peace At
Leroy Sinele
Eva Sinele
Record
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Fort Worth
Pecos
Carlsbad
Smith
Bob
Roswell Smith
Dardonell
Arkansas
Major Locklear
Jim Hamilton
Lake Arthur
Locklear
Chaves
Hamilton
Will Meet Roosevelt Over Railroad Plans
Report says several railroad officials including Morgan and Speyer sought a White House interview with President Roosevelt to discuss current railroad legislation and the financial situation. William Rockefeller Harriman denied interest in the move while Mel len sought a personal interview and waited for Roosevelt's reply. A conference of railroad presidents near New York considered visiting Washington but decided against moving as a body.
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Harriman
Roosevelt
Speyer
Loeb
Crane
Massachusetts
Mullens
New Haven Road
White House
Morgan
New York
the Herald Today
McCrea
Pennsylvania
Newman
New York Central
Mellen
New Haven
Hartford
Hughitt
Northwestern
Washington
Western Roads
Washington, D. C
Jas. Speyer
Speyer & Company Financiers of
Eastern flood the greatest on record
Pittsburg and Cincinnati report record flooding with the rivers back in channels. Property losses are estimated between ten and twenty million dollars, with at least a score of deaths and many missing. Mills and factories are inundated and work crews displaced. Cincinnati forecasters warn of rising water through Sunday and into Monday or Tuesday.
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Board of County Commissioners
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Parkersburg
Water Street
Ball Games During Convention
Arrangements are practically completed by which the Amarillo baseball teams set to play during the convention period.
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Amarillo
Roller Skaters Return From Carlsbad Visit
Mrs. Sadie Smith Kutsche and Miss Bess Wilson arrived home after a two day visit with relatives and friends in Carlsbad.
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Sadie Smith Kutsche
Bess Wilson
Carlsbad
Louisville Clergy Appoints New Episcopal Rector
Rev. C. F. Lonaberg of Louisville Kentucky arrives from Denver to assume duties as rector of the Episcopal church here tomorrow.
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C. F
Lonaberg
Louisville
Kentucky
Denver
Episcopal Church
Warnack Heads to El Paso on Week-Long Business Trip
C. C. Warnack departed today by automobile for a week of business in El Paso. He planned meetings with clients and a review of regional operations during the trip.
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C. C. Warnack
el Paso
Prepayment Meter Promoted at Gas Office Display
Felix merchant J N Browning says five or six cowboys plan to enter the riding tournament at the cattlemen's convention. He noted the window display of gas prepayment meters at the Gas Office. Roller Skates Enterprise Hard.
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J. N. Browning
Felix
Cattlemen’s Convention
Dayon man killed in fatal shooting by friend Faulkner
Will Smith died after a shooting in Dayton with suspect Bob Faulkner identified as the shooter. Police say the incident occurred in a residential area and investigation continues with Faulkner in custody.
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Will Smith
Bob Faulkner
Antonio Love Arrested for False Pretenses Wages Scam
Antonio Love, once in the hot tamale business, was arrested below Carlsbad by Special Agent Howard Booth on a warrant. He allegedly obtained $25 from Mr. Cling as wages and fled at night. He remains jailed awaiting a hearing.
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Antonio Love
Howard Booth
Carlsbad
Mr. Cling
Southern M E Church South improves interior for worship
The Southern Methodist Church will open for worship tomorrow despite ongoing interior improvements. The ceiling is painted and furniture varnished, giving the church a near new appearance, work financed by the Ladies Social Circle.
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M. E. Church
M. E
Shelby Hotel Sunday dinner with spring chicken and ice cream
Up-to-date dressmaking contact No 313 or room No 1 Park Hotel offered. A Shelby hotel Sunday dinner features spring chicken and ice cream at regular price.
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Shelby Hotel
Park Hotel
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F. L. Hill
Roller Skates
Enterprise Hardware Company
Carlton & Bell
N. Richardson
Kellahin & Caffee
N. Main St
H. W. Case
Record Office
Ingersoll’s
Nobles Dramatic Company
Ingersoll’s Book Store
U. S. Weather Bureau
Rockers
Allery Furn
Artelia County
Military Institute
Alva
Oklahoma
Institute
Christian Church
Cc. C. Hill
J. M. Nelson & Son, Architects
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