Special Project Approved by Government in Roswell
A government reclamation fund statement highlights the Hondy reservoir project for Roswell and its compensation terms. The report covers two years of evaluating projects and lands while final plans and reports are prepared for the irrigation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Wasington
Interior Department
Hondy
Lole
Iondo
Pecos
Dhea
W. M. Reed
Denver
Supreme Court blocks Mullins mandamus in Colorado case
Denver May 14 The supreme court knocked out Judge Mullins mandamus ordering the election commission to hand over ballots and election supplies to election judges The court directs Mullins to take no further action and that the election commission need not obey the mandamus All other Mullin writ orders are dissolved
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Bition
Mullins
Denver
Colo
Supreme Court
Mullin
Election Commission
Supreme
Port Dalny Captured by Japanese Forces
Port Dalny falls after heavy bombardment as Japanese troops occupy the town. The action follows fierce shelling and rapid advances, with defenders reported to have withdrawn or been overwhelmed.
Peace is Probable War May End
A Che Foo cable reports Japanese bombardment of Dalny with land troops landing and taking the city. Berlin cites a possible Far East peace with Korea independence under Japanese protectorate, Manchuria returned to China, and a Russian push for settlement. Port Arthur and Dalny communications show ongoing Japanese advances and Russian responses with mixed confirmations.
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Chwang
Chicago
Ill
Che Foo
Katsukas
Dalny
Berlin
Far East
Corea
Manchuria
Japan
China
England
New Chwang
Pitsewo
Port Arthur
New Chiang
Reports show heavy fighting between Turks and Armenians
The Gazette de Latsinne reports from Bitilis in Asiatic Turkey that about seven hundred Turks and nine hundred Armenians were killed in clashes. The fighting locality is not specified but is likely in the Sassoum district of Armenia.
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Eneva
Gazette de Latsinne
Bitilis
Asiatic Turkey
Sassoum
Army and Navy Baseball Clash Ends Season in Annapolis
In Annapolis Maryland on May 14 both services meet in the annual Army against Navy baseball game. Both squads are in prime condition and eager for the contest as the windup of the season for the 1st Point players and the Annapolis cadets draws many distinguished officers to watch.
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Army and Navy
Annapolis
Annapolis Cadets
Army
Navy
American Scientists Honored by English Society
London May 14 honors are awarded by the Society of Chemical Industry of Great Britain to American scientists. Professor Ira J. Remsen of Johns Hopkins University is named a worthy recipient for his laboratory research and universal reception in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Chemical Industry of England
London
Society of Chemical Industry of Great Britain
Ira J. Remsen
Johns Hopkins University
Sister of Admiral Makaroff Sees Death Vision
In St Petersburg on May 14 the sister of Admiral Makaroff is said to have had two visions on the night of his death aboard the Petropavlovsk. She reportedly described the explosion of the battleship with detail and has since turned hair white. Mme Tabounoff, widow of an officer, is the sister and longtime beneficiary of the admiral's support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Makaroff
Petropavlovsk
Port Arthur
Mme. Tabounoff
Shef
Admiral Makaroff
Illinois Republicans Hold No Decision Yet on Ballots
The Illinois Republican Party has not chosen a ballot strategy or list of candidates. Party leaders reviewed options without signaling a final plan.
Surging mob fills convention hall at Illinois GOP meeting
At the Illinois Republican convention in Springfield on May 14 the hall packed with delegates and a surging crowd despite strict rules. On the nineteenth ballot the scene included Yates and Lowden factions, with figures showing Yates leading in activity while balloting continued and rumors swirled about the governor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Lowden
Yates
Cannon
El Paso team secured for Roswell commence ment games
After much trouble and expense, the El Paso baseball team will play the Institute next week on May 17 and 18 in Roswell. Businessmen arranging the games seek community support, with ticket sales at the grounds to help cover costs.
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el Paso
DeFreest
Institute
Roswell
Pacific Coast YWCA delegates arrive for conference
The advance guard of delegates and visitors has reached Capitola California for the sixth annual Pacific Coast conference of the Young Women's Christian Association. The gathering will convene for ten days with several hundred attendees from Oregon California Washington Idaho and Nevada. The program promises unusual interest.
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California Y. W. C. A. Capitola
Cal
Pacific Coast
Young Women’s Christian Association
Oregon
California
Washington
Idaho
Nevada
Memorial to Harry D. Elkes Dedicated Tomorrow
Glens Falls New York May 14 Tomorrow marks the dedication of a monument to Harry D Elkes the famed bicycle racer killed last year on the Charles river track in Boston The Albany lodge of Elks will oversee the ceremonies with friends from New York and Boston expected to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cation
Harry D. Elkes
Charles River
Boston
Albany Lodge of Elks
New York
Roosevelt and Young Renominated in Michigan District
Ishpeming Mich May 14 Congressmen H O Young was renominated for a second term at the Republican Congressional Convention of Michigan twelfth district. The convention also selected two delegates to the Chicago convention and instructed them for Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming
Mich
H. O. Young
Twelfth
Michigan
Chicago
Roose
Clara Barton Resigns From Red Cross Presidency
Clara Barton today resigned as president of the American Red Cross Society in Washington. She is succeeded by Mrs. General John A. Logan, who has served as vice president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Society
John A. Logan
Godair Arrives in Town From Texas Ranch
W. H. Godair president of the First National Bank of this city arrived this morning from his Texas ranch and is at the Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Godair
First National Bank
Texas
Shelby
For Sale Smith Premier Typewriter Discount Offered
Classified notice offering a Smith Premier typewriter for sale. Bought last September with the first ribbon not worn out. Seller heading east will sell at a discount. Apply at the office.
Marconi Arrives to Continue Sea Radio Experiments
William Marconi arrived aboard the Campania with assistants to advance experiments at Glace Bay station Cape Breton. He reported constant shore-to-ship communication during the voyage and predicted daily papers at sea. Communication extended about seventeen hundred miles to the eastern shore before signals faded.
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New York
Campania
William Marconi
Glace Bay
Cape Breton
Marconi
Strikers Await Reinforcements as Peace Talks Stall
General Manager Mudge notes a shortfall of ten to fifteen workers, delaying a full force. He expects new arrivals soon, while officials and strikers have made no decisive moves and risk peace bids failing if trouble arises.
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Mudge
Britain may enter Brazil Peru dispute over Amazon ship
Washington reports from Petropolis that Brazilian officials halted the vessel Manacas on the Amazon harboring two hundred cases of ammunition destined for Peruvian forces. The incident heightens Brazil Peru tensions while no war has been declared and Britain may lodge a protest against the seizure as illegal.
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Washington
Great Britain
Brazil
Peru
U. S
Thompson
State Department
Petropolis
Amazon River
Notice Bridges Sealed bids for two city bridges
Sealed bids will be received at office of City Clerk until 6 p m Tuesday evening May 17 for building a bridge over Rio Hondo on Albuquerque street in south Roswell and for a bridge over Hondo on south Richardson Ave Plans and specifications can be seen at the above named office City deserves right to reject any or all bids for either or both bridges LUCIUS DILLS 632t
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Rio Hondo
Albuquerque Street
South Roswell
Hondo
Richardson Ave
Office City
Lucius Dills
Pasturage Available for Five Thousand Steers in S Dakota
A tract of 450000 acres near the Sioux reservation in South Dakota is leased and offers pasture for about five thousand steers. The land is well sheltered, has abundant running water, and lies 60 miles from a railroad station. Applications directed to J M Coburn General Manager McMillan NM.
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S. Dakota
Sioux Reservation
South Dakota
J. M. Coburn
McMillan
British cotton supply now dependent on United States
A government blue-book reports Professor Dunston's findings on cotton cultivation. It states that early supplies from India and the West Indies are now comparatively insignificant and that Britain’s cotton industry relies almost entirely on the United States for raw cotton due to poorer Indian cotton, West Indian sugar substitution, and improved American fiber.
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India
West Indies
London
Professor Dunston
Board of Trade
British Empire
Egypt
United States
America
Blaze Killer Fire Protection Sought by Insurance Firms
Wanted ten hustlers to sell Blaze Killer fire protection endorsed by insurance companies. Contact Co. Waddell, Gen. State Representative of Advance and Fire Appliance Co. D63 21 W1.
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Advance. & Fire Appliance Co
Hanger Couple Ends Roswell Visit for Fort Worth
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hanger, after a week at the Grand Central Hotel, departed this morning for their home in Fort Worth. They expressed satisfaction with their Roswell visit.
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W. A. Hanger
Grand Central Hotel
Ft. Worth
Roswell
Mrs O Bryan Leaves For Stanton After Illness Call
Mrs John OBryan travels to Stanton Texas upon notice that her sister Mrs Paschal is ill.
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John O'Bryan
Stanton
Texas
P. W. Paschal
Hat theft notice at the Record office this week
A white Stetson hat was taken from the Record office this week. The owner asks the gentleman responsible to call at the office to claim it.
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Record Office
Young Man Censured for Not Taking Girl to Garton Moss
A young man in the city was severely censured for not taking his girlfriend to Garton, Moss & Co. to buy her a box of Seward's candy.
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Garton, Moss & Co
Seward
No Change in Strike Situation in Topeka
Topeka Kansas May 14. The strike situation in Topeka remains the same and no new developments have been reported. Local unions and city officials awaited further talks and possible mediation as workers organized and pickets continued at key sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
The Campbell Moves to Grand Central Hotel Front Room
Tom Campbell the tailor relocates to the south front room of the Grand Central Hotel building. Visit him to be transformed and made into a new man.
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Tom Campbell
Tom Taylor
Grand Central Hotel
Mayors voyage to study American city governance
London reporters note the steamship St Louis sails from Southampton carrying English Scottish and Irish mayors ex mayors and borough chairmen plus their wives and daughters to observe major American cities and the St Louis exposition for municipal improvement ideas and a pleasant trip.
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London
St. Louis
Southaampton
Great Britain
Fraternal Union Meeting for Officer Election May 17 1904
The regular meeting of the Fraternal Union of America to elect officers and discuss special work will be held Tuesday May 17 1904. All members are urged to attend. Hanny secretary.
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Fraternal Union of America
Prize For Boys Fishing Outfit At Daniel & Daniel’s
A $5.00 fishing outfit will be awarded for the best score at the shooting gallery next week at Daniel and Daniel’s store. The exhibit features the prize on display for customers and participants.
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Daniel & Daniel’s
Wanted a railroad ticket to Kansas City
A lady seeks to buy a railroad ticket to Kansas City and asks readers to address the Ticket Record office with any available ticket.
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Kansas City
T” Record Office
For Sale Horse and Carriage in Alameda Greenhouse Ad
For sale a horse and carriage for 100 dollars. Apply to 313 North Richardson Avenue. Also a fine lot of Cape Jessamines and other cut flowers for commencement at Alameda Greenhouse.
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Richardson Avenue
Alameda Greenhouse
Train from the north arrives on time today
A northern-bound train arrives on schedule today with no delays reported. Officials confirmed the service met its expected departure and arrival times, reassuring passengers and commuters relying on the line.
Last Fire Exhibition Opens Tonight at Main and Second
The event begins at 8 o clock at the corner of Main and Second Streets with a special invitation extended to town and county officers, school board members, and Military Academy officers.
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Second Streets
Military Academy
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Society For Applied Chemistry
W. H. Nicholls
Society
William Ramsay
Mandamus
Port Dalny
Shan Hai Kwan
Hyiu Yen
Hsiu Yen
Tokio
Kwan Tien Sien
Feng Wang Cheng
Tuch Li Chan
Shan Wang Kwang
Luoyin
Liao Yang
Paris
Washington, D.C
Kuroki
First Army Corps
Kwan Tien Cheng
Sue Hai Chan
Honvali
Kokumin Shimbum
Yalu River
Admiralty
Jessen
Vladivostock
Associated Press
Port Danny
Menia
American Scientists
Illinois
Springfield,l
Deneen
Hamlin
Warner
Sherman
Pierce
el Paso Institute
Elkes
Glens Falls
N. Y
Roosevelt and Young
Velt
Godair
Britain
Campbell
Gee
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