Merger Talks With Mexican Railroads In Mexico City
James H. Speyer arrives in Mexico City with his party after a tour of the Mexican Central and National railways. A conference with Financial Minister Limantour is expected, likely followed by final merger settlement and signing of papers. The report also notes local items and social notes from Roswell and Chicago.
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Mexican Central and National R. A
Mexico City
James H. Speyer
New York
Mexican Central and National Railways
Limantour
Leg Broken in Pulley Accident near Roswell
D R Britt, working with a gasoline engine at his place northwest of town, suffered a left leg fracture below the knee after his limb was caught between a belt and a pulley wheel. The injury is expected to heal slowly due to his advanced age. Land to Give Away includes 480 acres deeded east of Roswell at six dollars an acre. Call at 307 N Kentucky Ave.
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D. R. Britt
Britt
Roswell
Kentucky
Rock Island Train Derailed Near Torrance Trains
Chauffeur Scott from Roswell Automobile Co reports Rock Island Train No 1 derailed a mile north of Torrance at 12 30 am. Five cars overturned and rolled down a twelve foot embankment. No serious injuries though mail clerk baggageman and several passengers were scratched or bruised. About 500 feet of track damaged but being repaired.
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Rock Island
Torrance
Scott
Roswell Automobile Co
Fruit Growers Urged to Prepare Sprayers for Bountiful Apple Crop
A county fruit man told a Record reporter that the cold mornings have not harmed fruit yet and urged every orchardist to prepare to spray. He said indications point to a bountiful apple crop and urged farmers to secure a sprayer immediately.
Two Hundred Graduates to Receive Business College Diplomas
The college announces July 1 1908 as the diploma date for two hundred graduates and says the April class may join in. Scholarships may graduate with final exams July 1 if regularly attended. Five new students enrolled since yesterday and the three month class costs 25 dollars.
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Business College
W. P. B. College Co
Shepherd and Co Advertising for Coffee at Main Street
Local grocer Shepherd and Co advertises Fancy and Fresh groceries at 316 North Main featuring Chase and Sanborn’s celebrated coffee. Contact phone listed as 444.
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Chase & Sanborn
Finley Reappointed Regent at New Mexico Military Institute
W. A. Finley, Carlsbad hardware merchant, is reappointed regent of the New Mexico Military Institute. His term will expire March 22, after Governor Curry renewed the appointment.
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Finley
W. A. Finley
New Mexico Military Institute
Curry
Carlsbad
Ice Cream Packers Named for Return
The Roswell Creamery Co asks the parties holding No. 7 and No. 12 ice cream packs to return them. Also mentions Russell doing boiler work and Miss Elizabeth Dean of Cincinnati visiting brother Dr. G. B. Dean on the Hondo above town.
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No. 12
Roswell
Elizabeth Dean
Cincinnati
Ohio
G. B. Dean
Hondo
Bishop Fowler Dies of Heart Failure
Rev Charles H Fowler bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church died at his New York home He was born in 1837 and led Northwestern University as president for four years He organized Pekin University and Nanking University and helped establish colleges in California and Nebraska He served as missionary secretary and trustee roles with several universities and church societies His death follows a two year illness and heart failure. LOCAL ad for ladies back combs and office services appears.
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Fowler
New York
Charles H. Fowler
Methodist Episcopal Church
North
China
Nanking University
First
Methodist Episcopal Church of
St. Petersburg
College of Theology
California
Nebraska
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Syracuse University
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
The
American University
Methodist Missionary Society
Church Extension Society
American Car Disabled in Desert Rescue Pace Sets Record
A United States car broke down yesterday on the desert near Twin Springs 90 miles east of Tonopah. A rescue party completed a 152 mile dash in three hours and fifteen minutes to reach the scene. Repairs will occur on the ground and the vehicle is expected to reach Tonopah at 1 30 this afternoon.
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Tonopah
Twin Springs
German car may reach Cheyenne tonight
The German car in the New York to Paris race tied up at Lexington Nebraska after a 140 mile day and left for Cheyenne aiming to reach by midnight. Ogallala reports the French car gaining about fifty miles on the German as it heads toward Cheyenne. An Italian car leaves Spring Valley Wyoming climbing the Wasatch range toward Salt Lake Valley several miles west of Ogden.
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Lexington
Neb
New York
Paris
Cheyenne
Ogallala
Wyoming
Spring Valley
Wvyo
Wasatch Range
Salt Lake Valley
Ogden
Japan invites U S battleship fleet to visit Tokyo ports
Washington March 20 The Japanese government extends an invitation for the Atlantic battleship fleet to call at any Japanese port on its homeward world cruise. Secretary Root to consider acceptance with the Cabinet. expected to accept on behalf of the United States. Also notes potential visit to Shanghai and Chinese waters.
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Washington
Mar
Japan
Root
Takahira
Senator Bryan of Florida Seriously Ill
Washington reports Senator Bryan from Florida is critically ill with typhoid fever and cause for serious concern is noted. The illness is described as a severe case and has prompted public anxiety about his condition.
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Senator Bryan
Florida
Washington
Mar
Horse shoeing ad offers $1.50 service in Pecos Valley
An advertisement by R. F. Cruse promotes exclusive horse shoeing at a rate of 1.50 dollars. It invites readers to visit for demonstrations and showcases Cruse's best work in the Pecos valley area.
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R. F. Cruse
Texas
P. S
Pecos Vally
Heavy gold production in Transvaal 1897
The Transvaal produced about $136,750,000 in gold in 1897 nearly all from the reef at Johannesburg with only a few million from other sources. Prospecting and new mining outside Johannesburg yielded little activity, according to a U S consul report to the State Department from Victoria South Africa.
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Washington
Mar
Transvaal
Cenesburg
State Department
U. S
Victoria
South Africa
Johannesburg
Eve treated for nose and throat at Presley clinic
DH Presley offers nose and throat services with eye glasses fitted and contact details provided as 130 9otf.
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Presley
Apollo Club organized at South Richardson home
The Apollo Club was organized last night at the home of vocal instructor Albert A. White on South Richardson Avenue. Officers named include W. G. Hamilton as president, A. A. White as musical director, George Williams as business manager and treasurer, and Walter Paylor as secretary.
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Apollo Club
Albert A. White
Richardson Avenue
W. G. Hamilton
A. A. White
George Williams
Walter Paylor
Roswell Weather Summary March 20 Roswell NM
U S Weather Bureau local report records 6:00 a m observation in Roswell New Mexico. Temperature max 62 min 40 mean 51 with trace precipitation and northeast wind at 10 miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions on Saturday.
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Roswell
N. M
House votes to table information request on corporations
Washington March 20 by a 148 to 115 vote the house tabled a resolution urging the President to disclose information on corporations collected by the Bureau of Corporations. Lawmakers plan to send a new special message to Congress within a day or two addressing Sherman act reforms and other topics from the Presidents messages.
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Washington
Mar
House
Bureau of Corporations
Congress
Trustees Meeting at Carnegie Library Tomorrow Morning
Notice states the Carnegie Library trustees will meet at the Library building tomorrow at 10 o'clock. All trustees are requested to be present.
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G.T. Veal
Dr. Veal
Carnegie Library
Ohio Flood Forecast Prompts Rail Shutdown
Indications point to a disastrous flood in Gallopolis Ohio with heavy rains across the valley. B and O railroad officials predict a freshet equal to 1884, and all traffic is expected to halt as damage escalates.
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Ohio
Gallopolis
Mar
Mounted customs guards die in Rio Grande duel
El Paso Texas March 20 Charles Jones and Charles Logan mounted customs guards were found dead in the Rio Grande bed. Initial belief blamed smugglers but later evidence suggests they misidentified each other and fought a duel. Tracks and shell counts support the duel theory. Logan was son of the late Major T Hae of the U S Army and Jones a former railroad man. Both had long service in customs.
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el Paso
Tex
Mar
Charles Jones
Charles Logan
Rio Grande
Logan
Jones
T. H. Ae
U. S. Army
Jones S
Milwaukee mill manager shoots wife then kills himself
George Willoughby, manager of the Jewell and Sherman Coffee and Spice Mills in Milwaukee, shot and killed his wife at their home early today. He then shot himself and is not expected to recover. He confessed to police that the murder stemmed from an affair with another woman.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George Willoughby
Jewell & Sherman Coffee and Spice Mills
Willoughby Tan
Parsons Labor Listings Across Oklahoma Block
Labor notices list diverse job categories with numerous openings under Parsons offices in Oklahoma Block. The listings cover setting and laying tasks and reflect broad employment opportunities across the region.
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Oklahoma
Watch stock and prices offered by L B Boellner
Local jeweler and optician L B Boellner advertises a stock sale with prices highlighted for potential buyers. The notice invites customers to view current selections and compare value.
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L. B. Boellner
Optician
Death by Own Action Linked to Bethsaida Inmates
Chicago officials report a probable pact among about a dozen Bethsaida home inmates after John Koch died by his own hand. The death follows another inmate John Haselbach who failed in a suicide attempt. The motive appears tied to the home's bankruptcy and the residents' strained savings.
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Chicago
Mar
Bethsaida Home For
John Koch
John Haselbach
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