Roswell awards Carnegie library contract to George Munro
George Munro wins the contract to build Roswell’s Carnegie library for $9,000. Work will start at once after Munro secures foundation stone and supervisor architect Viney of Dallas will oversee the project. Basement removal from plans was approved to cut costs. building will feature buff brick and stone with a rear heating and lumber room.
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George Munro
Kansas City
St. Louis
Roswell
Munro
J.J. Hagerman
Hagerman
Missouri
Viney
Dallas
Ohio Bank Closed by Comptroller for Insolvency
The First National Bank of Barberton Ohio was ordered closed by the Comptroller of the Currency on grounds of insolvency. Its capital stock is 50090 dollars. Examiners reported 40000 to 50000 dollars of doubtful paper, largely long term notes, carried contrary to banking laws. Much of the paper involved Barberton Pottery Company, which bankruptcy filing occurred this week.
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Ohio
Washington, D. C
First National Bank of
Barberton
National Bank
Albertson
Barberton Pottery Company
Trolley Car Collision In Baltimore Kills One, Injures Many
Baltimore May 26 A trolley car collision returning from Westport left one man dead and about fifty hurt, several seriously. Wm s Stemler was killed almost instantly in the crash that involved two cars early this morning.
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Baltimore
Wm. S. Stemler
Westport
Baku
Caucasia
Prince Watache
Motion Granted Restrain Directors of Equitable Society
Franklin B. Lord sought to restrain the directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society from mutual izing the company in New York on May 26. The motion requested a court order to prevent actions affecting the corporate structure and assets pending further proceedings.
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The
Equitable Society
New York
Franklin B. Lord
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Judge Grants Limited Charter Amendment Motion in Brooklyn Court
Justice Maddox granted a motion in the Brooklyn court, allowing the filing and effectuation of a proposed amended charter. The judge stated the contemplated amendment has been adopted and executed by the board of directors.
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Maddox
Brooklyn
Old Governors Copper Mining to install smelter
Directors of the Old Governors Copper Mining Company decide to build a smelter at once after a survey by J S Lenox and Lee Hallam and an expert. A stockholders meeting is set for May 27 1905 at 8 p m at Lenox and Lenox Roswell New Mexico to complete installation arrangements. Secretary J D Bell urges all stock holders to attend.
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Old Governors Copper Mining Company
M. D. Burns
H. W. Stevens
Andrea Mountains
J. S. Lenox
Lee Hallam
el Paso
More Students Go Home From NMML Parade
More students left NMML for their homes this morning. Names include W. E. Bell of Trinidad Colorado H A Morgan Texico E Kunz Albuquerque T F Zweigart Mayville Kentucky O Brownell Ely Minnesota L H Little Joplin Missouri.
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W. E. Bell
Trinidad, Colo
H. A. Morgan
Texico
E. Kunz
Albuquerque
T. F. Zweigart
Mayville
O. Brownell
Ely, Minn
L. H. Little
Jopfia
Directors Meet Tonight at Roswell Commercial Club
Roswell Commercial Club directors are summoned to meet tonight at eight o'clock sharp at the club rooms to discuss several important business matters.
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Roswell Commercial Club
Episcopal church chicken pie dinner clears forty dollars
The ladies of the Episcopal church held a chicken pie dinner and supper yesterday and cleared about forty dollars. The event was a social success as well as financially productive.
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the Episcopal Church
Milne-Bush Sells Five Bulls to Blackwater Outfit
Milne-Bush firm sells five two year old bulls to L. R. Smith representing Blackwater Land and Cattle Company. The transaction highlights ongoing livestock trades in the region and underlines Blackwater’s growing herd strength.
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Milne-Bush
L. R. Smith
Blackwater Land & Cattle Company
Eugene Lohman Joins Surveying Corps Near Roswell
Eugene Lohman, formerly at the Military Institute, has accepted a position on the surveying corps at the Honda reservoir and will stay near Roswell all summer. His presence should boost local game prospects as he can contribute to any contests organized in town.
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Eugene Lohman
the Military Institute
Honda Reservoir
Roswell
Brownwood businessman visits for land work
H. H. Sigman of Brownwood Texas arrived Thursday morning to stay a few days to oversee business. He serves as president of the Lake Arthur Townsite Company and owns 480 acres of land in the area.
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H. H. Sigman
Brownwood
Tex
Lake Arthur
Departure of Captain Nave to Mount Sterling Ky
Captain M D Nave left Roswell this morning en route to his home in Mount Sterling Kentucky leaving many friends who regret his departure from the community.
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M. D. Nave
Mount Sterling
Gore
Roswell
Sam Treas Leaves for Palestine Texas This Week
Sam Treas departed Thursday for his home in Palestine Texas after arriving about a week earlier with his wife who came for her health. She is now stopping with Mrs Perkins.
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Sam Treas
Palestine
Tex
Kyle Family Leaves After Three Week Visit
Mr and Mrs J A Kyle and their son T A Kyle have concluded a three week visit here and departed Thursday morning for Shenandoah Iowa. The son remains for health reasons and to seek care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kyle
T. A. Kyle
Shenandoah, Ia
Real estate men Mercer and Shultz arrive from Jennings
J. W. Mercer and H. L. Shultz of Jennings Louisiana, who have been in the city for real estate business, arrived this morning from points to the south and will stay a few days.
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J. W. Mercer
H. L. Shultz
Jennings, la
Points South
For Sale Lady's Ticket to Chicago
For sale a lady's ticket to Chicago. Apply at the record office for details and purchase arrangements.
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Lady’s
Chicago
Apply Record Office
Parallel Japanese Movements Show Striking Similarities
Observers note parallel patterns in Japanese movement styles and civic rhetoric across multiple regions. Analysts compare choreography, athletic discipline, and military era influences, suggesting shared cultural threads shaping performance and public messaging.
Japanese Tactics Puzzling Amid Turbulent Warsaw Clean Sweep
May 26 dispatches describe puzzling Japanese tactics near Mongolian front lines ahead of Ry k War movements. Reports say Russian and German fleets regroup near Tsingtau while Japanese raids and rail lines draw reaction from observers. In Warsaw disorderly houses are demolished by Jewish Socialist and Christian groups under police indifference.
Strikes Trigger Riot Activity in Chicago Limber District
Rioters clash with police at 35th and Morgan as more than 400 strike sympathizers attack lumber and shaving wagons guarded by about 40 officers. Police charge with revolvers to drive back the mob and later face air gun fire at 34th street. Police disperse crowds, arrest two, and clear saloons amid ongoing unrest.
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34Th Street
22Nd Street
Ashland Avenue
In Control Has Things His Way In Philadelphia Gas Franchise Fight
A Philadelphia gas franchise battle centers on a key figure who wields influence to push a favored outcome. Officials and opponents clash over rates, service and city control in a high stakes dispute shaping local utility policy.
Mayor Weaver Faces Impeachment Amid Gas Works Row
In Philadelphia May 24 political turmoil surrounds Mayor Weaver as Republican leaders clash over a new gas works lease. Reports say impeachment talks persist while the council prepares to vote next day. Citizens press to sustain the mayor as two-thirds vetoes loom and defense seeks solid backing amid charges of malfeasance in office.
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Philadelphia
Mayon Weaver
Republican Organization
Weaver
Baron Adolph de Rothschild Dies in Paris
Paris May 26 Baron Adolph de Rothschild head of the Rothschild banking house and Bank of France governor died at 4 30 AM from acute bronchitis worsened by gout. Born 1827 he shaped finance and philanthropy giving 2 000 000 for workers homes. Cemetery Association to meet 2 30 PM tomorrow at Mrs J A Manning’s 410 South Richardson Artesia family returns after commencement at the Military Institute.
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Paris
Baron de Roth
Brussels
Baron Adolph
France
Germany
The
Cemetery Association
J. A. Manning
South
Richardson Avenue
Harry Hamilton
Artesia
Military Institute
Fresh break in corn signals end to corner attempt
Chicago May 26 A fresh break of six cents in May corn following yesterday's eight cent decline shows an end to the corner attempt. The drop came with liberal receipts as the market opened weak with initial quotes down three cents to 66 and fell to 57 with no support.
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Chicago
Southern Presbyterian Assembly Rejects Federation
Ft Worth Texas May 26 The General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church voted against Federation but kept its committee for conference with other church branches. Winona Lake Indiana May 26 The Assembly considered the committee on forms and service report read today.
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Southern Presbyterian Church
Ft. Worth
Tex
General Assembly
Winona Lake
Ind
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Santa Fe Changes Prompt Promotions Across Divisions
Topeka May 25 General Manager J E Hurley of the Santa Fe announces changes effective June 1 F J Easley promoted from New Mexican Las Vegas to superintendent of the Middle division at Newton succeeding F C Fox Fox becomes superintendent of the Western Grand Division at La Junta Charles Russell from the Illinois division to succeed Easley at Las Vegas
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Topeka
Kan
J. E. Hurley
The
Santa Fe
F. J. Easley
Las Vegas
Newton
F. C. Fox
Fox
la Junta
Charles Russell
Illinois Divison
Easley
Vegas
Cattle Raisers Association Arguments in ICC Cases
In Washington on May 26 the Interstate Commerce Commission heard arguments in the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas versus most southern railroads. The cases address transportation practices affecting cattle shipments and the rail lines operating in the region.
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Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
Commission
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Irwin Family Leaves Roswell After Four Months Visit
Mrs. W. V. Irwin and her young son Frederick depart Roswell on Thursday returning to Omaha Nebraska after four months visiting Mrs. Irwin’s sister Mrs. C. C. Martin. They leave many friends behind in Roswell.
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W. V. Irwin
Frederick
Omaha
Neb
Progress of Local Residents Includes Departures and Remains
Dr A S Davison who has been visiting the Purviance family in the eastern part of the city left today for his home in St Clair Missouri. Mrs Laura Johnston left yesterday for her old home in Orange New Jersey accompanying the remains of her husband whose death was noted in the Record a few days ago.
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A. S. Davison
G. A. Purviance
St. Clair
Laura Johnston
Orange
N. J
No Longer a Bankrupt Justice Draws Bankruptcy Dismissal
In the United States Court Thomas M. Waller of Lakewood was yesterday discharged from bankruptcy.
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United States
Thomas M. Waller
Lakewood
Roswell Lodge Special Communication May 27 1905
Roswell Lodge No 18 A A M meets in special communication Saturday evening May 27 1905 to work in the Master’s degree. A Past Masters lodge will follow by order of the W M. Par sons, Secretary. White Pine Screen Doors advertised by Kemp Umber Company and ads for cemetery lots and building materials appear in the notice.
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Roswell
A. M
W. M
A. M. Parsons
Forecast for Poswell and Vicinity Tonight and Saturday
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with local thunder showers. Cooler conditions expected.
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Poswell
M. Wright
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