Great Democratic Jollification Planned in Roswell
Roswell Democrats meet at C. C. Hill’s office to plan a city wide celebration for the party’s victory. M. A. Finley is named chairman and C. E. Mason secretary. Judge U. S. Bateman chairs a arrangements committee to organize events on Monday at eight on Main street and to invite Pecos Valley towns.
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C. C. Hill
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C. E. Mason
Bateman
New Mexico
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Co. C. Hill
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River Seine Ramps Up Flood Threat From Paris to Suburbs
Paris reports rising flood danger as the Seine overruns banks and swells along the riverfront. Authorities issue alerts for low-lying districts and coordinate evacuations and relief efforts. Weather forecasts predict continued high waters in the coming days.
Floods Hit Eastern France After Heavy Rains
Seine surges again with eastern French floods. Paris suburbs near the river flood. Maerthe and branches overflow inundating villages. Nancy reports 1,500 people displaced as Moselle valley floods and several factories halt operations.
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England to Hold Another General Election
London Nov 11 Following the failure of the constitutional conference over the veto power of the house of lords parties rush to act in anticipation of an almost immediate general election. The stance of the Irish and Labor parties will influence the reassembly of parliament next Tuesday.
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Railroad Probes Oil Lands Patented to Southern Pacific
Attorney General Wickersham acting for President Taft opens inquiry into 6000 acres of California oil lands patented to the Southern Pacific to determine if oil was known at patent time. If proven, suit to recover will be filed and similar actions may follow. A justice department search will map all such patents for possible restoration to public domain.
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Explosion in Shoal Creek Coal Mine Kills Four
Hillsboro Illinois November 11 Four men died and ten were injured in a mine explosion at Shoal Creek Coal Company near Pana twelve miles north of Hillsboro. Fifty men were in the section when it blew but all were rescued.
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Wool Market Notes From St Louis on November Eleventh
Wool remains steady with territory and western medians at 23 24 and fine mediums at 20 21. Good arriving horses noted at City Liver.
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Roosevelt Silent in Oyster Bay and Election Returns Stir Notices
Oyster Bay residents report Colonel Roosevelt remains out of sight at home after returning from the Spanish American War thirteen years ago. Meanwhile Nebraska voters show the Republicans winning the state ticket with Aldrich ahead for governor and Hitchcock defeating Burkett for U S senator by 20 000.
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Death toll at Delagua mine disaster climbs to 79
Trinidad Colorado November 11 reports say the known death toll from the Delagua mine disaster on Tuesday has reached 79. All but nine bodies have been recovered with nine including Superintendent Lewis still missing beneath rock. Rescue teams have worked ceaselessly for three days as it is believed all who lost their lives are now accounted for.
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Memphis Financier Shoots Self to End Life
Memphis financier D. F. M. Schas, president of the Continental Savings Bank, killed himself by shooting today. The widely known banker died in Memphis Tennessee on November 11.
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Moving pictures Saturday at 2 30 p m
Local theater advertises Saturday matinee at 2 30 p m at the Nimitz Theatre with admission set at five cents.
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Political Shift Expands Democrats in Senate Balance
The piece notes Democrats gain fifteen new Senate seats and total forty with twenty-five Republicans holding, while Republicans total fifty-two. It cites gubernatorial wins in New York and New Jersey and Connecticut as part of the party's statewide gains amid a broader national sectional shift. END OF NEW YORK EXPRESS STRIKE IS NOW IN SIGHT reports a potential end to the two week express business strike as drivers on the Jersey side may accept a company strikers agreement defining wage and hour terms and union nondiscrimination.
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Five Shot in Illinois Saloon Robbery Attempt
Five men opened fire during a saloon robbery attempt at Louis Belmont's Cicero establishment. Belmont and Policeman John Kane were wounded, with Kane gravely injured and expected to die. A waitress Millie Coller suffered catastrophic injuries, while Belmont and patron Fred Cobb survived.
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Traffic Officials Reach American Association Meeting
New Orleans hosts the American Association of Traffic Officers as officials from major railroads in the United States Canada and Mexico convene for a two day session. The gathering focuses on current rate conditions and controversies with likely decisive actions anticipated.
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American Association of Traffic Officers
Trouble in Mexico and Texas Riot Reports
Reports from Washington and Mexico describe a Texas inquiry into the Antonio Rodriguez lynching at Rock Spring on November third. Mexican officials issue riot-related orders, while U S officials anticipate minimal further anti American action. Rioting near Ciudad Porfiro Diaz harms American residences and properties in several cities.
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Bazaar at M. EF. South church Saturday November 12
The Ladies of the M. EF. church South will hold a bazaar in the old post office building on Saturday November 12 with lunch served from 11 oclock. It offers a good time and place to buy holiday gifts.
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Twenty-One Drown in Channel Wrecks Off Boulogne
Boulogne sur Mer France November 11 Twenty one people drowned in the wreck of two fishing vessels in a severe English Channel storm. One vessel collided with an ocean steamer. Two other boats foundered and crews feared lost. A boat with four customs agents is missing.
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Cattle Prices at Kansas City Market Report
Kansas City stock market notes cattle receipts near 2,000 with 400 southern, market slow to steady. Native steers fetch 4.75 to 7.10, southern steers 4.00 to 6.00, southern cows 2.75 to 4.25, native cows and heifers 2.75 to 6.25, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 4.40, bulls 3.25 to 4.59, calves 4.00 to 8.00.
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Chicago Nineteen Twenty Three Haymarket Anniversary Meeting
Chicago anarchists arrange a gathering tonight to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the Haymarket riot executions. No trouble is expected.
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Miss Hawkins Exhibits Fine Fruit Display
Miss Hawkins recently moved from New York and bought an orchard at the J. C. Hamilton place northeast of town. She showcases highly colored apples packed in guaranteed quality boxes and drew horticulturalists to view the arrangement under her supervision. She donated six display boxes to the Roswell exhibit at the International Irrigation Exposition in Chicago and hopes for first prize.
Your Health Committee Invites City to Educational Sanitary Meeting
Dr. W. T. Joyner and eight named gentlemen are selected to serve on Your Health Committee for a sanitary education campaign. They are invited to meet at Dr. Joyner's office on Monday, November 14 at 7 30 p.m., according to Mayor Geo. T. Veal.
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K. K. Scott
Cal and Stanford Clash In Coastal Rugby Championship
In San Francisco on November 11 5 000 spectators are expected to watch the intercollegiate Rugby football championship between the University of California and Stanford. A grand stand and bleachers seating 4500 have been erected. The coast event promises a close and thrilling contest from start to finish.
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University of California
Leland Stanford
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Stanford
Weather Summary for Roswell New Mexico
Roswell New Mexico report shows yesterday's high 69 and low 35 with a mean of 52 and no precipitation. Wind 2 miles per hour from the southwest, skies clear. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday.
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