Unique daring train robbery in Missouri
A masked lone robber boarded an eastbound Burlington passenger train near Kansas City and robbed twenty passengers in three cars. After a prolonged struggle, conductor K B Heywood overpowered him. the man claimed to be Trnelart from California and had previously robbed a Rock Island train on Nov 7. He was jailed four hours after the heist.
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Ksas City
South
Nsas City
Armstrong
K. B. Heywood
California
le Place
Rock Island
Governor Hagerman Opposed to Constitutional Convention
Governor H J Hagerman arrived from Santa Fe to discuss politics with W H Andrews in Albuquerque. In a private office interview he said he opposes holding a constitutional convention now, arguing it will not aid statehood and may require Congress to cover its expenses.
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Albuquerque
H. J. Hagerman
Santa Fe
Alvarado Hotel
Duke City
W. H. Andrews
Andrews
Conductor Read Is Married in Fort Worth Nuptials
Conductor Kenny Read arrived in Roswell with his bride Amelia Gordin of Amarillo. The wedding took place in Fort Worth and the couple will reside in Amarillo. They stay with groom's brother in law M D Burns and wife. Read is a popular road conductor with many friends offering best wishes.
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Kenny Read
Roswell
Amelia Gordin
Amarillo
Perry Oklahoma
Fort Worth
M. D. Burns
Read
He Named the Town Carlsbad and Roswell News
Traveling salesman Joe H. Simpson recalls changing the name of the town from Eddie to Carlsbad after a petition drive inspired by R. W. Tansill. The piece also notes Thanksgiving fare at Grand Central Hotel and local notices including delays in Roswell Torrance auto service, a marriage bringing a bride from Oklahoma, and various household and business updates.
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Joe H. Simpson
American Type Founders Co
Roswell
Joe
Carlsbad
Eddy
R. W. Tansill
Tansill
Col. Eddy
Grand Central Hotel
Manhattan
Band of Rebels Overhauled in Cuba Detained by Guards
Secretary Taft reports that a small band of eight men from Cienfuegos was overhauled by rural guards led by Charles Landeau. They were captured near Cienfuegos and are being brought in armed with difficulty. The report notes Havana confirms tranquility across Cuba after the capture.
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Washington
Taft
Magoon
Havana
Cienfuegos
Charles Landeau
Ruiz
Cuba
Relatives of John Chester Reported After Death
Deputy Walter Ray reports word from John Chester relatives after his death by self slaughter weeks ago. One brother at Post Oak Texas another brother and sister in Oklahoma. Wife and young children unlocated. Chester owned 160 acre and 80 acre land plus city property and chattels. For sale one acre alfalfa three room house water. $800 easy payments. Inquire Judge Bailey.
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Nestor Chaves
A. D. Garrett
Garrett
Roswell
Chaves
C. C. Martin
Walter Ray
John Chester
Post Oak
Texas
Oklahoma
Judge Bailey
Stabbing on the Train Near Roswell Reported
James Smith of Abilene Texas arrives to work on a Salvation Army Citadel and reports a train stabbing near Amarillo en route to Roswell. Two young men fought on the train and were stabbed or cut in the face. both were arrested after being removed at Amarillo. Names not known.
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James Smith
Abilene
Tex
Salvation Army Citadel
Roswell
Amarillo
Cit
New and cheap way of planting trees by thousands
A prospectus from R F Cruse promising home grown bearing trees planted for customers. The author notes not all trees are sold yet and claims bearing trees will be established in four years, warning against transient tree peddlers.
For Sale Forty Acres Near City Rich Valley Land
Forty acres two miles from the city within a rich valley priced at $15 per acre. Five room house offered for $700 cash or will trade for horses or cattle. Inquire of Judge Bailey at 306. An acceptable Christmas gift a photograph of yourself or child by Walton at 301f. Walton offers London Layer Raisins from this year’s crop Joyce-Pruit Company at 29-3.
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London
Joyce-Pruit Company
Roswell Notices Include Rentals Sales and Local Arrivals
Classified items list for Roswell including a piano for rent at 408 N Richardson, a No. 1 milking cow with calf for sale at 204 W Alameda St, and six hundred Angora goats cheap at Judge Bailey's office. Also mentions Joe Baer as Mutual Life Insurance Co agent seeking votes, arrivals from Morrow Texas, and Saturday offer at the ENT Studio Hess & Co.
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W. Alameda
Joe Baer
The
Mutual Life Insurancce Co
Roswell
Direc
Local Ad Reads Enlarge Offer at The Tent Studio
An old classified fragment promotes enlargement offers from Hess & Co. It mentions 16 acres north of Militar ture and directs inquiries to Judge Bailey. The ad appears alongside a note to watch their case at the Tent Studio for quality work.
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Militar Ture
Judge Bailey
Hess & Co
Correction on Thaw trial schedule delays until January
Correction by Wire notes the Harry K Thaw trial schedule was not definite and court proceedings today may delay the trial to January. A Denver warehouse fire at Colorado Casket Co on Frazer street damaged nearby buildings with an $80 000 loss and one firefighter was badly injured.
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VU. S
Roth
Hamilton
Fay
Onde
Chicago
W. I D. Mahon
U. Com
Harry K. Thaw
Denver
Colo
Colorado Casket Co
Frazer Street
Fruit Cake Supplies Highlighted for Thanksgiving
Joyce Fruit Company notes they have all ingredients to make fruit cake for Thanksgiving. C. C. Snyder has visited his brother Waldo Snyder and returns to Los Angeles. his mother will stay until after Thanksgiving. Waldo is expected to leave the hospital by week end.
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Joyce Fruit Company
C. C. Snyder
Waldo Snyder
Los Angeles
Waldo
Wild West chaos on Roswell Main Street depots
Crowded Roswell Main Street saw a wild west style incident at eleven this morning as the Summersgill bronco team escaped from the depot and fled toward Main Street. The scene featured a loose horse pursuit through downtown crowds and disrupted foot traffic. No injuries were reported.
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Main Street
Bronco
Mr. Summersgill
Main
Majestic Theatre Weekly Program Schedule
The Majestic Theatre announces this week’s program not yet in regular ad. Overture and Convict's Life open, followed by Spontaneous Generation and Power of Authority. Song Those Songs My Mother Used to Sing, an Interlude March, First Night Out, Kids Practical Jokes, The Moon Lovers, and Exit March complete the lineup.
Roswell Weather Report Nov 26 Forecast
Local observatory at 6 am notes max 45, min 22, mean 34 with 60 precip and east wind of 4 mph. Weather clear. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for fair tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures.
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Roswell
N. M
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Tony Wilson
A. C. White
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R. F. Barnett
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Mattie Payne
Band OF Rebels
Jose Leon de Baca
A. J. Hill Hart
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J B. Bailey
Charles Thomas
S. P. Denning
F. E. Bird
M. Bird
Springfield
Mabel Amis
Morrison Brothers
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Rosa Rhodes
J. B. Bailey
Ry Veck
Majestic Theatre Management
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Fellows
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