Trains Collide Head-On Near Cumberland City
A head-on collision between a passenger train and a stock freight near Cumberland City last night left minor injuries and a damaged mast of three thousand dollars. Both crews jumped to safety as brakes and engines suffered damage. cattle cars remained uninjured and the passenger train was moved to South Spring for repair.
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Enane
Passenter
Roswell
Cumberland City
Frank McDaniel
W. O
Kcollum
Dexter
Thessenger
Prs
W. A. Campbell
King
I. ‘Howard
E. C. Mitchel
Arry Gardner
G. C. Kirx
A. & Ges
South I
Arene
Cumberland Hill
Joe Morton
Amarillo
Mexico City
Campbell
Lisson
Pecos City
South
South Spring
Dr A E OFlaherty Physician at 119 W 2nd St
Dr A E OFlaherty, physician and surgeon at 119 West 2nd Street offers tuberculosis treatment via the Wright immunization system and provides phone service at 344.
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W. 2Nd St
Wricht
Presbyerian Church Extends Call to Dr W C Alexander
At a congregational meeting the First Presbyterian Church of Roswell unanimously extended a call to Rev. W. Alexander D D of Washington DC to succeed Rev. E E Davis who resigned. Alexander has visited Roswell and preached sermons, earning many friends who would welcome his coming to live here.
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First Presbyterian Church
Hawelt
W. Alexander
D. D
Washington D. C
E. E. Davis
Roswell
Dr Alexander
L. R. Alander
Attorney General James M. Hervey Visits Santa Fe
Attorney General James M. Hervey of Santa Fe visits with his family for a few days. The former Roswell man appears in best health in years after a prior breakdown from overwork as district attorney. He weighs ten to fifteen pounds more, and the dates of his new office seem to agree with his improved condition.
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Hervey
James M. Hervey
Santa Fe
Piano Voice Studio Ad Offers Summer Term Beginning June
Katherine Audrain Mackay offers piano and voice lessons at 407 North Kentucky Studio. Summer session begins June 8. The program highlights a kindergarten method of music study, endorsed by educators and adopted by leading conservatories.
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Katherine Audrain Mackay
N. Ky
Fire in a Trash Pile Near Smoke House Suppressed
Firemen were called at six o clock yesterday evening and found residents had put out a blaze in a rear trash pile near the Smoke House. The unit then proceeded to Hobson well on Third street for an engine exhibition.
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Hobson Well
Third Street
General Lee Is Dead at Last
The report confirms the death of General Lee with details of his passing and scattered notes on his final moments and legacy.
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Gen. Lee
Commander in Chief of Unit Ed Confederate Veteran
Commander in Chief of the unit and a Confederate veteran figure led a ceremonial gathering recalling Civil War troops. The event drew former soldiers and local residents to honor heritage and service with speeches and a memorial moment.
Death of Confederate Veteran General Stephen D. Lee
General Stephen D. Lee, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, died at his Vicksburg home at six this morning after attending a G A R reunion. Born 1833 in South Carolina, West Point graduate, he served with the Confederate Army in Virginia until Antietam and became a brigadier.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Stephen D. Lee
The
United Confederate Veterans
Erans
Lee
South Carolina
West Point
U. S. Army
Confederacy
Virginia
Battle of
Antietam
Bankers Convicted as Court Hears Conversion Case
In Pittsburg May 28 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against Geo W. MacMullen & Co stock brokers with liabilities around 180000 and assets near 350000. The report notes a high finance background with Ross’s recent conviction for wrongful conversion of state school funds in his role at Title Guarantee and Trust Co.
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Ross
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Pittsburg
U. S
Geo. Ww. MacMullen & Co. Stock Brokers
Public warned on fire hose driving enforcement issued
The city issues a warning that driving over the fire hose with any vehicle will be strictly enforced. A prominent citizen violated the ordinance yesterday on Third Street near the Roswell Creamery but escaped arrest due to the mayor’s intervention. All persons take warning. Chief Fire Department. Two Americans and one Englishman killed near Coachinia by bandits, Greene Copper Co., Dolores, Chihuahua.
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Third Street
Roswell Creamery
Mexico City
Coachinia
Greene Copper Co
Dolores
Chihuahua
General in Civil War and postwar leader dies
The obituary notes the person played a key role in the Vicksburg siege, was captured, exchanged, and promoted to Major General. He later served as Lieutenant General in the Army of Tennessee, led until war end, became president of the Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College, and was from Columbus, Mississippi with burial planned there.
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Vicisu
Vicksburg
Army of Tennessee
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Roswell Tent City And Camp La-Fa-Lotte Plans Declared
The undersigned announce that Roswell Tent City will not close in summer. Camp La-Fa-Lotte, run by Dr. C. L. Parsons, will serve pleasure seekers, while Roswell Tent City, led by Dr. Mary H. Parsons, caters to the ill. Both aim for perfection in their spheres.
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Roswell
Roswell Tent City
C. L. Parsons
Mary H. Parsons
Fie
Arizona Democrats Endorse Bryan At Territorial Convention
Tucson May 28 Democrats meet to name six Denver delegates and are expected to unanimously endorse William J Bryan and instruct delegates to vote for him for the Presidential nomination.
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Tucson
Ariz
Democratic Territorial
Denver
William J. Bryan
Former Congressman Moses Broos Dies in San Antonio
Moses Lycurgus Broos former resident of Beaumont died in San Antonio after a lingering illness. He served in the Texas legislature from Augustin county born there and completed one term in the U S House of Representatives from the Second Congressional district. See Ririe Mussenden for land surveying and concrete work. 117 W 2nd St. phone 464.
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San Antonio
Tex
Moses Lycurgus Broos
Beaumont
Augustin County
Ririe & Mussenden
2Nd St
Engineers Re-elect Stone as Loco Motive Union Leader
Columbus Ohio May 28 Balloting on officers of the International Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood began today Grandief W S Stone was reelected there is no opposition Dr Presley ear nose and throat Glasses fitted phone 130 The Clover Club of the Christian church will serve ice cream and cake Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm on the court house lawn benefit of the piano fund
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Columbus
International Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood
Grandief W. S. Stone
Ster
Presley
Clover Club of the Christian Church
Court House
Piano Fund
Will Stand Together Democratic Senators Unite Opposition
Democratic senators announce a unified stance against the proposed currency bill signaling a coordinated legislative challenge. Key figures from multiple states pledge collective action to block or modify the measure as it proceeds through Congress.
Democrats oppose Aldrich-Vreeland currency bill in Senate
Fifteen Democratic senators met in Washington and agreed to oppose the Aldrich-Vreeland compromise currency bill. They plan to register objections and vote against the conference report, avoiding a filibuster. Roosevelt signed a militia reorganization bill costing up to two million dollars.
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Washington
Congress
Simmons
Clay
Gary
Teasler
Overman
Frazier
Newland
Owen
Gore
Mckhimn
Roosevelt
United States
Anis Za
Rio Hondo Commandery Notice of Special Conclaves
Rio Hondo Commandery No. 6 K T announces a special conclave on Thursday May 28 and a Malta conclave on Saturday May 30 both at 8 pm Visiting Sir Knights are courteously invited by order of E C W W Phillips, Revorder.
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K. T
Black Cross
Malta
For Sale Gas Stove and Household Items
For sale at Abbly 101 Penn Ave. gas stove rugs lino im half rack and other small items must be sold at once almost new for half price.
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Penn. Ave
Committee reports on wood pulp and print paper tariff
A six member special house committee filed majority and minority findings on the wood pulp and print paper matter. The majority recommends no new legislation until further inquiry and says evidence of a conspiracy is not sufficient. The minority calls for passage of the Stevens bill to place wood pulp and print paper on the free list.
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Washington
House
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Mann
Miller
Kan
Stafford
Wis
Bannon
Ohio
Simpson
Tennessee
Ryan
New York
Burns Lang Prize Fight Planned in Sydney
A syndicate arranging Tommy Burns heavy weight’s visit to Sydney has deposited 10000 to bind the Burns Lang prize bout, set for August in Sydney. The dispute centers on the top contender Lang as opponent for Burns in the anticipated match.
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Sydney
Australia
Tommy Burns
Burns
Lang
Pr Hze
Burns Says Johnson Will Have To Wait For Australian Engagement
London May 28 quoted boxer Burns says his coming Australian tour will not derail negotiations for the fight with Jack Johnson the colored heavyweight Johnson will have to wait until Burns completes his Australian engagement.
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London
Jack Johnson
Burns
Johnson
Portland Banker J Thorburn Ross Sentenced in Salem
In Salem, Oregon, Judge Burnett sentenced J Thorburn Ross, a Portland banker, in circuit court today for charges connected with his case. The ruling comes after a lengthy legal process and follows prior indictments.
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Salem
Ore
Burnett
J. Thorburn Ross
Lake Arthur Beats Clovis In Ten Inning Baseball Victory
Lake Arthur defeated Clovis 12 to 7 in ten innings at Lake Arthur yesterday afternoon. The locals rallied for the win in a high scoring game marked by strong offense and late-inning leads.
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Lake Arthur
Clovis
Buy and Sell Horses at E. M. Smith Stand
Classified notice announces horse trading at the former E. M. Smith stand on Second Street run by Henry Russell. Includes reference to legal blanks and the Record Office.
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E. M. Smith
Second Street
Henry Russell
Record Office
Roswell Weather Report May 28 Temperature and Forecast
U. S. Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico records a max temperature of 91, min 50, mean 70 with no precipitation and north wind at 6 mph. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures.
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Roswell
N. M
Fresh Candy Shipment From Famous Maker Arrives
Dee-lithed to announce a fresh shipment of delicious candies from Ingersol Book Stationery and Candy Co. The note invites readers to eat some and enjoy the new sweets from a renowned maker.
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Book, Stationery and Candy Co
Auto Smashed by Freight Cars in Local Yards
The automobile of O. R. Tanner from Hagerman was left near switch tracks in the local railroad yards when freight cars moved in that direction and struck the car, smashing a front wheel and tearing off two fenders. J. H. Kingston arrived from Lake Arthur.
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O. R. Tanner
Hagerman
Wanted farm hand with irrigation knowledge
Wanted notices run under a general help wanted style. The first ad seeks a reliable man with irrigation skills for a farm, asking applicants to address FP Box 275, likely in a town with postal box. The second ad seeks a dining room girl at the Roswell Hotel, indicating hospitality staff needs.
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Roswell Hotel
Party Honoring Miss Darrell Waskom in Dexter Guest Visit
Mrs Roy Daniel hosted at her North Missouri avenue home last night in compliment to Miss Darrell Waskom of Dexter. Games were played and social activities noted as part of the cordial visit.
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Miss Waskom
Roy Daniel
North
Missouri Avenue
Darrell Waskom
Dexter
Contest highlights Miss Mildred Martin wins first prize
An advertisement notes a contest with Miss Mildred Martin taking first prize a box of crystallized fruit and Willie Lewis winning. A booby prize and cake were awarded on elation. Guests included Misses Martin Elsie Millett Oliver Viola McConnell Pearl Johnson Alice Rabb Ingh Sainy Marie Maude Lewis Ruby Saunders. Attendees also list Messrs Don Tamil Lora Goodwin Boude Cooley Cole Holmes Longstreet Hall Rollins Brown Dick Winston Willie Lewis Woodlawn Saunders Paul Byrd Damon King Marshall Atkinson and others. Frank Cavender and E Macy drove from Dexter. Jim Stone of Portales visited on business.
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Mildred Martin
Willie Lewis
Misses Martin
Elsie Millett
Olivier
Viola McConnell
Pearl Johnson
Alice Rabb
Sainy Marie
Maude Lewis
Ruby Saunders
Anf
Messrs
Don Tamil
Boude Cooley
Cole Holmes
Longstreet Hall
Rollins Brown
Dick Winston
Woodlawn Saunders
Paul Byrd
Damon King
Marshall Atkinson
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Cumser
Engineer McCollum
Keman Hewett
A. E. O'Flaherty
W. C. Alexander
Atl
Vnly
United Confederate Veter
Iowa
Wisconsin
N. Main
General Office
Work Labor Agency
Bureau of Information
Parsons
Arizona
Democrats
Bryan
Hunsberger
Zink’s Jewelry Store
Texas
WILL
Vreeland
Chaves Coun Tv and
Accur
Chaves Coun
F. P
Gayle
Ile
Pecos Valley
Feari Ag
Neighbor Gayle
Rio Hondo Commandery
E. C
W. W. Phillips
Portland
U. S. Weather Bureau
J. H. Kingston
Lora -Goodwin
Wheeler
Frank Cavender
E. Macy
Jim Stone
Portales
New Mexico
Wylie Farm & Live Stock Co
D. C
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