Gillette Executed in Auburn Prison in 6 Minutes
Chester Gillette was put to death by electric chair at Auburn prison amid a swift, clean procedure. The current ran one minute and three seconds, with death recorded at 6 10. Witnesses stood by as Gillette walked to the chamber and later confessed to his spiritual adviser. The prisoner sent a message urging young men to lead a Christian life and said his sins were forgiven.
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Auburn
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Grice Brown
Carrie
Celergy
Gillette
Chmber
Mackayy
Henry Mac Iravy
Cordello
Herrick
Bencham
Jesus Hrist
Dollar dinner to Mr Bryan draws Democratic crowd in Kansas City
Hundreds of Democrats from Missouri and Kansas attend a dollar dinner in Convention Hall with guests of honor William J. Bryan and Judge Harmon. The event is described as the campaign’s most important Southwest gathering to date.
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Kansas City
Mar
Missouri
Kansas
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Wm. J. Bryan
Judson Harmon
Southwest
Jarmon
Cincinnati
Ryan
Evansville
Ind
National Bank of Commerce Reopens in Kansas City
The reorganized National Bank of Commerce with ex Comptroller Ridgeley as president opened this morning. Early crowds lined up to deposit as the receiving teller windows began operations. Also advertised were free eye tests at L B Boellner the Jeweler and Optician. The Majestic theatre launches Ober Ammergau Passion Play in moving pictures with nightly shows at 8 15 pm and doors at 7 30 pm.
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Kansas City
Reorganized National Bank of Commerce
Ridgeley
Ober Ammergau
Majestic Theatre
Roswell Commercial Club to Decide on New Dilley Building
The Roswell Commercial Club calls a full membership meeting at 7 30 tonight to vote on moving quarters to the new Dilley building adjoining the Carnegie library. After three years of searching, members are urged to attend and assess if the location fits.
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Roswell Commercial Club
Dilley
Carnegie Library
Town Boys Defeat Mexicans in Chihuahua Clash
The town baseball team beat the Mexican squad 4 to 3 on Sunday afternoon in Chihuahua. Caldwell pitched for the town team and struck out fourteen despite no recent practice. Juan Salasido started for the Mexicans and pitched well.
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Chihuahua
Caldwell
Juan Salasido
Berkman Detained After Hospital Confrontation With Suspect
New York March 30 Alexander Berkman anarchist leader now in custody to be taken to Bellevue hospital for confrontation with Selig Silverstein allegedly linked to Union Square bombing. Police seek possible collaboration while Silverstein recovers from blast injuries amid riot crackdowns. Public remarks defend police actions as restrained.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Henry C. Frick
Bellevue Hospital
Selig Silverstein
Union Square
Berkman
Silverstein
Brooklyn
Anarchists Federated Union
Chaperon Musical Comedy by Cadets Friday April 3
The Chaperon a high class musical comedy, to be presented by cadets and local talent, will be staged Friday April 3 at the skating rink. Chester Fleming obituary notes a funeral at 2 pm from his parents home with Elder C C Hill conducting. Burial followed at South Side cemetery.
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Chester Fleming
Fleming
Robert K. Fleming
North Sea Avenue
C.C Hill
Eva Nelson
South Side
Died in town after tuberculosis treatment and funeral plans
Wesley Osgood aged 34 died at twelve o'clock Saturday night at 816 North Main street where he and his wife and brother had been temporarily living since arriving from Weatherford Oklahoma six weeks ago. The body was shipped to Winterset Iowa for burial with relatives. L. B. Osgood and R. W. Bruce with family came from Canyon City Texas to attend the funeral. Hay advertised for sale at 12.50 per ton delivered by I E Thompson phone 181 three rings. J G Moore and E F Moore went to Orchard Park to install a pumping plant for Mr. Blair. Public bids for $25,000 in bonds for New Mexico Military Institute New Mexico Agricultural College and New Mexico Insane Asylum will be received in Santa Fe until April 30.
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Wesley Osgood
North Main Street
Weatherford
Okla
Winterset
Iowa
L. B. Osgood
R. W. Bruce
Canyon City
Texas
New Mexico
J. H. Vaugin
Santa Fe
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Agricultural College
New Mexico Insane Asylum
The Chaperon Tickets On Sale At Rink
A fragmentary notice urges purchase of tickets for The Chaperon at the rink on April 3. A rumor of Prof. Alexander’s death circulates locally but lacks confirmation. Artesia is listed as his last known residence and Roswell as a prior location. Miss Nina Rabb will sing each night this week at the MWe jaes t ic.
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Alexander
Woolverton School
Artesia
Roswell
Nina Rabb
Mwe Ajestic
the Majestic
Roswell Teams to Clash at Institute Diamond Tomorrow
Roswell and the New Mexico Military Institute square off on the Institute diamond tomorrow at 2 30 in a battle for supremacy. A large crowd is expected if weather cooperates as the town team is believed to be in its best form. Proceeds from the game will be shared with the winner receiving the larger share.
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Rosswell
the Military Institute
Fifty-Nine Die As Two Explosions Hit Union Pacific Mine No 1
In Haina Wyoming on March 30 two blasts at Union Pacific mine No 1 killed fifty nine workers with only five bodies recovered. Officials say the mine is sealed and hopeful recovery is unlikely. The disaster wiped out local mine officials and foremen and will prompt a complete reorganization.
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Haina
Wyo
Union Pacific
Briggs
Muzzle of Six Inch Gun Blows Off At Sea Practice
Report from Magdalena Bay says the muzzle of a six inch broadside gun on the Missouri exploded during target practice. No injuries reported.
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Washington
Magdalena Bay
Missouri
Local High School Boys Die Inning Ball Duel
R H W Swon hard fought game as local high school boys compete in a tense inning ball clash. Swon delivers a standout effort amid a tight matchup shaping the game’s final moments.
Roswell Edges Artesia In Ten Inning Baseball Thriller
In a tight Roswell vs Artesia high school game at Amusement Park a ninth inning rally nearly flipped the score. Roswell won in the tenth 3 to 2 as Norvell drove in the decisive run with three hits and an error in a dramatic finish.
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Artesia
Amusement Park
Roswell
Will’ Lynn
Williamson
Crandall
Roswell Boys
Norvell
Call
Moore
Hoffman
Artesia Boys
Russell led boiler work during a seven ness visit
The Record Office notes a brief seven ness visit while Russell performed boiler work and filled correct legal blanks at 1011 Correct.
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Russell
Record Office
New Mexico Bonds to Be Sold and Roswell Game Notes
Advertisements for bids on 75000 dollars five percent territory club bonds accompany a report on a Roswell Artesia baseball game. Moore pitched for Roswell with limited control and two clean hits against him, while Lynn of Artesia fared better. Attendance was fair and the gate reportedly lost money. Umpire Kunz received high marks for the smooth game, which lasted 1 hour 40 minutes.
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New Mexico
Moore
Roswell
Lynn
Artesia
Kunz
the Military Institute
Ak Sat
Brainard
Hall
Nelson
Hoffman
Norvell
Walker
Atkinson
Clayton
Lankford
Reduction of Wages Hits New England Cotton Mills
Boston March 30 The general ten percent wage cut for New England cotton mill operatives takes effect today across mills employing about 60 000 workers The action follows a slump in the cotton goods market with mills curtailing production Pending possible minor strikes, a general walkout is not expected Next Monday the wage cut will affect additional workers and plants in the region
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Boston
Mass
New England
Cnrail
April Weather in Roswell Three Year Averages
Three year data from Roswell New Mexico Weather Bureau records summarize April conditions. Temperature details include mean 57 and a high of 96 on April 10 1967, with frost dates noted. Precipitation averages 1.74 inches and snowfall 4.8 inches in 24 hours on April 21, 1907.
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Pecos Vally
R. F. Cruse
Arthur Stevens
Arthur J. Stevens
Artesian Well District No
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Curry
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Getty
Atlantic
Dama
Joy Line
East River
Edgemont
New
Manhattan Bridge
Presley
Assas
Tokio
Durham
W. Stevens
San Francisco
Japan
C. H. Hale
Commerce
L. B. Boellner
the Jeweler and Optician
Ance
The
Institute Athletic Association
Commercial Club
Zink’s
Zink
Town Boys
Anarchists
R. H. McCune
C. H. Brown
Lake Arthur
Chester
T. M. Rabb
Thompson
E. F
J. G. Moore
Orchard Park
Mr. Blair
Rink
Drake
Rae
Payton’s
Nelakely
St. Joseph’s Bay
Florida
Pensacola Navy Yard
Pedo
St. Louis
Price & Co
Paris
R. HW
Artesia School
Bonney
Burrus
Burris
Pure Foods
John
Farina
STON
Aunt Jemima
Chamberlain
Shepherd & CO
N. Main
Ness
Woman's Club
Marie Holt
Mesdames J. B. Keaster
E. W. Mitchell
C. D. Keyes
J. J. Hagerman
H Lankford
Worley
White
Callet
Lyon
Will D
Ab Alkkinson
Fall
Do. Nelson
Weather Bureau Recrdts
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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