City Council Debates Sidewalk Plan and City Attorney Opinions
An adjourned session featured Mayor Richardson and aldermen debating sidewalk expansion in Alameda Heights. City Attorney K K Scott offered opinions on lighting cuts, code wiring, sewer financing legality, and extending sewer work by taxing abutting lots. The council killed Ordinance No. 157 after amendments, and J T Clark proposed leasing the fair grounds for five years to train Kentucky horses.
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Richardson
Carlton
Cummins
Thomas
Wyllys
Robinson, Whiteman
Bell Ince
Compa
JSON
Bateman
K. K. Scott
Scott
Whiteman
W. J. Irwin
Alameda Heights
Bell
Robinson
J. T. Clark
Fair Grounds
Kentucky
Park Commission
Clark
Quote Reflects Denial of Past Debt in Local Talk
A fragment shows a speaker asserting a simple claim about a man and a past matter. The terse line repeats a denial of having any prior obligation or agreement. No other context or identifying details are available in the readable text.
Teddy Not Satisfied Transfer of Insurance Agency
In 1908 the署 sold their Insurance and Bonding Agency to Geo. E. French and Ross L. Malone, pledging continued service and urging patronage. The notice also mentions Teddy Not Satisfied complaining about Republican campaign management.
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Messrs. French and Malone
Geo. E. French
Ross L. Malone
Presidents confidant to probe GOP headquarters
Washington reports say President Roosevelt sent a confidential friend to New York to inspect Republican National Committee operations amid claims of discord with the congressional committee. Hitchcock is due in Washington to confer with the President tomorrow.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Congressional Committee
Hitchcock
IC C rate hearing ends in Austin after delay
St Louis Oct 1 The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on protests to increased freight rates to and from the Southwest will finish in Austin Texas and Washington The Austin session will occur late in November and hearings here are expected to conclude tomorrow A program change was agreed to after petitioners requested more time noting witnesses could not reach St Louis for two weeks Railroad counsel agreed to the postponement
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St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwest
Austin
Texas
Washington
F. K. Lane
Engineer Thompson Testifies on Railroad Costs and Materials
R A Thompson of the Texas commission testified about construction costs and current valuations of several railroads and compared the relative values of supplies and materials for 1903 and 1908.
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R. A. Thompson
Texas Commission
Mint resumes weekly silver purchases for coinage
Washington announces that the Director of the Mint Leach will resume buying fine silver for subsidiary coinage, with an expected purchase rate of about 125000 ounces each week for an indefinite period.
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Washington
Leach
Battleship Fleet Heads Toward Manila Bay
A wireless message from the flagship Connecticut says the Atlantic battleship fleet is expected to arrive in Manila Bay by six o'clock this evening. The report places the fleet’s advance near Manila, P. I., with coordination and timing announced in the dispatch.
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Manila
P. I
Connecticut
Manila Bay
Glasses Fitted by Dr Hunsberger at Zink's Jewelry
Dr Hunsberger, specialist in fitting glasses, conducts eyewear services at Zink's Jewelry Store offering comprehensive selection and fitting expertise for local customers.
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Hunsberger
Zink’s
Kansas City Livestock Prices October 1 Market Report
Cattle receipts 5000 steady. Southern steers 3.00 to 4.15, cows 2.00 to 3.25, stockers 2.80 to 4.80, bulls 2.40 to 3.75, calves 3.50 to 6.25, Western steers 3.35 to 5.40, cows 2.40 to 3.60. Hog receipts 12000 steady to 5 cents lower. bulk 6.35 to 6.75, heifers 6.75 to 6.80, packers and butchers 6.40 to 6.80, light 6.10 to 6.65, pigs 4.00 to 6.00. Sheep receipts 6000 market strong to 10 cents higher. muttons 3.60 to 4.00, lambs 6.25 to 6.50, range wethers 3.40 to 4.00, ewes 3.00 to 4.00. St. Louis wool unchanged.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Solon Owens and Vallye Higgins Wed at Home Ceremony
Solon M Owens and Miss Vallye Higgins were married last night at 8 30 in the Higgins home on North Pecos avenue by Rev C F Lucas. Only immediate families attended and the couple will likely move soon with the groom’s mother east of town. Best wishes from friends.
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Solon M. Owens
Vallye Higgins
Thomas Higgins
North Pecos Avenue
C. F. Lucas
S. B. Owens
Delegates weigh Newlands vs Barstow for irrigation congress
Albuquerque dispatch reports movement toward nominating Senator Newlands of Nevada for president of the next National Irrigation Congress. Vice President Barstow of Texas is seen as strong Southwest support, with the resolutions committee drafting its report. Papers on irrigation and agricultural topics dominate the session. Cadets from Institute receive praise from General Bell during a review at the Albuquerque Exposition. A Roswell milk inspector case ends with dismissal after Swanson pays inspection costs.
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Albuquerque
N.M
National Irrigation Congress
Newlands
Nevada
Barstow
Texas
L. Martini
J. W. Willson
The
Military Institute
Albuquerque Exposition and Irrigation Congress
J. Franklin Bell
United States Army
Exposition City
Territorial Auditor Praises Local Officials in County
Traveling auditor C. V. Safford completed inspections of the county treasurer, county assessor, and New Mexico Military Institute. He praised J. S. Lea and John C. Peck as splendid officials and commended Major Martini for keeping Military Institute books perfectly. He noted no adverse criticisms and planned to depart for Eddy county tonight.
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C. V. Safford
New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Eddy County
J. S. Lea
John C. Peck
Body of J. H. Houseley taken to Shawnee Okla
The body of the late J. H. Houseley was shipped from the Allery undertaking rooms this morning to his old home in Shawnee Oklahoma. He died at his home on North Main Street. His brother in law W. H. Haram accompanied the burial party, arriving last night.
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Beatrice
Neb
Lincoln
Taft
Nebraska
Crete
Omaha
Houseley
J. H. Houseley
Allery Undertaking
Shawnee
Okla
W. H. Haram
Mr. Houseley
North Main Street
New Clerk Added at Roswell Post Office Promotion Granted
Lewis Cass has been added to the clerking force at the Roswell post office with one more man allowed by the department. The move provides a promotion path for existing employees, marking a broader upgrade across the clerical staff.
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Lewis Cass
Roswell
Parsons & Son Brokers Advertisement in Pecos Valley
A historic ad lists services by Parsons and Son Brokers offering legal and notary work, accounting, typing, stenography, and loan services. It promotes loans, citywide property for sale or rent, and claims to be the only labor agency in the Pecos Valley. It also invites inquiries for any desired information.
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Pecos Valley
Staff Reassignments Shuffle City Post Office Lines
Dale Rutledge moves from general delivery to the mailing department while Howard Cass shifts to the book-keeping department and George Hinson transfers to the registry department, reshaping duties within the city post office.
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Dale Rutledge
Howard Cass
George Hinson
Mrs Roscoe Bayless Died of Tuberculosis at 29
Mrs Roscoe Bayless aged 29 died last night at 10 45 in the tuberculosis ward of St Marys hospital after a three year illness. A long-time Roswell resident she leaves a husband and a son from a first marriage Allen Hulsey 14. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and described as a woman of lovable traits. The funeral was held at Dilley funeral parlors at three this afternoon with Rev H F Vermillion in charge. Burial followed at South Side cemetery.
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Roscoe Bayless
St. Mary’s Hospital
Roswell
Allen Hulsey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dilley
H. F. Vermillion
South Side
Swanson Declines to Contest Sanitary Ordinance
A. C. Swanson, arrested for failure to comply with the new sanitary ordinance, decides not to fight the enforcement action. The case centers on Swanson's noncompliance and the city’s push to enforce updated health and sanitation rules.
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A. C. Swanson
John Shaw Returns From Albuquerque Masonic Expo
John Shaw came home last night after attending the Masonic meeting and expo at Albuquerque where delegates gathered for forums and exhibits highlighting lodge activities and community service.
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John Shaw
Albuquerque
Mrs. Page Hudson and Rose Graham Visit from Kansas City
Mrs Page Hudson and her sister Miss Rose Graham friends of Mr and Mrs Frank Divers have arrived from Kansas City to spend the winter as listed in a local social note.
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Page Hudson
Rose Graham
Frank Divers
Kansas City
Annual Reception of the Woman's Club 1908
The Woman's Club hosts its annual reception at President Mrs A Pruit home at Sixth and North Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon. About 150 to 175 members and guests attended as rooms glowed with autumn flowers and yellow decor. Hosts and volunteers greeted callers, served punch, distributed yearbooks, and collected signatures from two to five in the afternoon.
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Woman‘s Club
A. Pruit
Pruit
Sixth
North
Pennsylvania
George T. Veal
J. “MM. Peacock
C. F. Joyce
Maud Tannehill
Elizabeth Stevens
Eva Hedgcoxe
Club
Albert Pruit
A. Norvell
G. M. Slaughter
Phil Helmig
James Garrard
G. W. Stevens
H. J. Schwartz
C. A. Baker
Keyes
Parker Earle
Grace Thorpe Bear
W. A. Johnson
Bankers cling to old theory of inflation
Denver reporters note the American Bankers Association convention sees the Aldrich-Vreeland bill as a step forward though not perfect. The Committee on Currency renews support for the act and rejects new bank deposit guarantees and postal savings banks despite ongoing debate.
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Denver
Colo
American Bankers” Association
Committee On Currency
Congress
Registration books and precinct open at Roswell Drug Store
Registration books and precincts will be open Friday and Saturday at the Roswell Drug Store. Voters may sign up and obtain information on polling locations and election procedures. Local officials urge residents to participate and verify registration status.
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Roswell Drug Store
Lenoxes Welcome Son Born at South Hill Home
Mr and Mrs Harry Lenox announce the birth of a son arriving last night at their home on South Hill. Mother and babe are doing nicely.
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Harry Lenox
South Hill
Babe
Roswell Weather Report October 1 Roswell NM
U S Weather Bureau local report shows October 1 observations for Roswell New Mexico with max 87 degrees F min 45, mean 66, no precip, NW wind at 4 mph, clear conditions. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Extremes from a year ago were 81/45 and 93/44 for 14 year records.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
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