Bursum Faces Further Repayment Over Penitentiary Accounts
Santa Fe reports H. C. Bursum, ex-superintendent of the New Mexico penitentiary, has paid another 2970 dollars to the Territorial Treasurer amid a widening inquiry into long standing misaccounting. The probe, led by Attorney General Reid and involving the grand jury, targets hundreds more in questioned sums as critics call the penitentiary setup rotten and fault the board for missing discrepancies.
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Santa FP
H.M. Dougherty
Socorro
Bursum
Territorial Penitentiary
New Mexico Penitentiary
Penitentiary Board
New Mexico
H. O. Bursum
Rams for Sale in Roswell October
Arcey Bros offer top Moreno yearling rams in Roswell around October 12. Acclimated animals expected to improve wool and mutton yields. Price listed at 1250 dollars per head. See them for best results.
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Roswell
Arcey Bros
Street car crashes into freight train injuring twelve
A Chicago street car with brakes out of order and no sand on bad rails struck a moving freight train at the Belt railroad crossing on West Fifty first street. Twelve people were injured, one critically, as the motorman could not stop despite danger signals due to deficient equipment.
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Chicago
Belt
West Fifty-first Street
Evangelist Sam Jones Dies on a Train
Memphis Tenn Oct 15 Sam Jones the noted evangelist dropped dead today on a Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf train near Little Rock His name is listed as Cartersville Ga He was traveling from the west toward Memphis and his body was found in a sleeping car berth and removed at Little Rock
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Memphis
Tenn
Sam Jones
Little Rock
Vaudeville Show at Eles Carnival Program
A vaudeville program from Eles Carnival features an overture by the orchestra, rivalry between politicians Bryant and Hobbs, a vocal solo Love Me and the World is Mine by Prof. DuBois, the McCartys, a topical solo In My Merry Olds mobile by Miss Wiggins, and a Chalk Talk by Fordham.
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Bryant & Hobbs
Prof. DuBois
the McCartys
Merry Olds
Mobile
Miss Wiggins
Fordham
Mystery Surrounds Body Found in Amarillo
Special to The Record reports conclusive evidence shows the murdered boy found in Amarillo is not Luther Johnson of Chilled Texas. The boy's identity remains a mystery and the remains are preserved for further investigation.
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Amarillo
Tex
Luther Johnson
Childress
Texas
Nurse of President Roosevelt's Mother Dies at 94
New York Oct 15 Nannie Jackson the colored nurse of President Roosevelt's mother died at Evergreen Connecticut aged 94. She was brought to Connecticut as a slave by Stephen Bullock the President's maternal grandfather.
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New York
Nannie Jackson
Roosevelt
Evergreen
L. L
Connecticut
Stephen Bullock
Loan on irrigated farms offered with long terms
J. B. Herbst financial agent at 303 North Main announces a loan program for irrigated farms up to 500000 dollars. Interest is payable annually with the privilege to pay off before due. Hughes, manager of the Orton Townsite Co., was in town on related business.
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J. B. Herbst
N. Main
P. O
J. M. Hughes
Orton Townsite Co
Explosion at Wingate colliery entombs 200 near Durham
An explosion at Wingate colliery near Durham entombs about 200 workers, with 60 to 80 feared still inside. By 10 am ten bodies recovered, 44 men freed from another section, and 181 believed safe in the lower tunnel expected to be rescued before night.
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Durham
Eng
Wingate
Here
Libel suit settled out of court in copyright dispute
London report says Amalgamated Press and Richard Croker reached an amicable settlement over defamatory claims in a Tammany Hall article. The publication will withdraw the statements, issue an apology, and likely stop the series and cover Croker's costs.
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Tammany
England
Croker
Tammany Hall
Associated Press Today
Chicago earns right to fly world championship pennant
Chicago earns the right to display the world championship pennant after winning yesterday's game against the Nationals. The American League club secures the honor and proceeds with celebrations in the wake of the victory.
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Americans
Nationals
Brown
Eoen
White
Chicago
Telegraph Operators Get Wage Increase Across Iowa Central
General Manager Day of the Iowa Central railway announces a wage raise for telegraph operators effective November 1, excluding the Algona branch. The increase averages 2.50 to 5 dollars per month across the system.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Central Railway
Algona
Judge opens fall term of district court with both courts present
Judge Wm. H. Pope presides as officers of Federal and Territorial courts attend. Morning session reviews Territorial civil docket and grand juries. By 2:30 pm 11 men named to the U S grand jury and 14 to the Territorial grand jury. Later the United States criminal docket will be called.
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Wm. H. Pope
Territorial
U. S. Grand Jury
Territorial Grand Jury
United States
Roswell Wool and Hide Co Acts on New Warehouse Fronting Rails
George Munroe, contractor, began the foundation for a large brick warehouse for the Roswell Wool and Hide Co. The structure will span 175 feet by 60 feet, with space for two stories but only the first completed now. It is planned as one of the region's largest ware shops.
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George Munroe
Roswell
Supreme Court Upheld New Mexico Cattle Inspection Law
The Supreme Court affirms the New Mexico Territorial law requiring inspection of cattle for outside shipment. Justice Day states the rule is a police provision not aimed at interstate commerce, thus the law stands. The Denver and Rio Grande Railway involved is not found to be burdened by this provision.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States
The
Supreme Court of New Mexico
McLean
Burton's Petition for Re Hearing Denied
Supreme Court refused a re hearing for former Kansas Senator Burton who is under sentence for accepting attorney fees in a government linked case. The ruling clears a path to immediate imprisonment though Burton seeks delay. Officials report he has asked his lawyers to start serving at the earliest moment.
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Supreme Court Today
U. S
Burton
Kansas
Burton Jis
Abilene
Kan
J. Ralph Burton
U. S. Supreme Court
Testimony in grain trust probe heard in Chicago
Three Interstate Commerce Commission members heard witnesses on possible grain trust existence. Aygarn of Pontiac cried while testifying that railroads refused to ship his grain, claiming unfair discrimination. Brennan and Dunn of a Chicago firm described boycotts for buying from farmers elevators over Grain Dealers Association members.
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Bers
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. E. Brennan
L. G. Dunn
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Grain Dealers’ Association
Ontario bank wreck adds to million dollar loss
Toronto on October 15 General Manager McGill of the wrecked Ontario bank admits a shortage of 1 250 000 and bankers estimate a further 500 000 loss possible. McGill says the speculations were made without directors knowledge but for the bank’s ultimate good.
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Toronto
Canada
McGill
Ontario Bank
Portales Man Jim Lewis Found Dead in Texas
Jim Lewis brother of Joe Lewis of Portales and Hugh Lewis of Elida was found dead near San Antonio, Texas about three weeks ago. He had started across the country and was not found until days later. Decomposition required immediate interment on site and authorities suspect death by paralysis.
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Jim Lewis
Joe Lewis
Portales
Hugh Lewis
Elida
Roswell
San Antonio
Texas
Miss Lizzie Akin Visits Artesia Shopper
Miss Lizzie Akin of Artesia was in town shopping today, strolling storefronts and enjoying the local scene.
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Lizzie Akin
Artesia
Gene en 1 cP Delicious fruit cake at Home Bakery
Gene creates a 1 pound delicious fruit cake at Home Bakery located at 9412. The item reflects a specialty baked goods offering and highlights a single baker named Gene.
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Home Bakery
Joyce Pruit Company Fresh Saur Kraut Aims High
The Joyce Pruit Company markets strictly fresh Saur Kraut described as first class produce for gourmet and general markets.
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Joyce-Pruit Company
Elks Carnival Dates and Local Notices
Desirable five room house and 10 acres of ground with water and alfalfa for rent. Lost: black Merino shawl. Mrs J M Nelson left for Dallas Fair and London Conservatory of Music. Mrs M B Foreman leaves for El Paso due to ill brother. Rev John W Smith goes to Alpine for Methodist conference. Mr and Mrs R C Reid visit from Texico. she stays longer.
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Roswell Drug Co
J. M. Nelson
Dallas Fair
Miss Eva
London Conservatory of Music
John W. Smith
Alpine
Texas
The
Methodist Church, South
The Mummy Awakens After 5,000 Years of Silence
A fragmentary line hints at an ancient tale of a mummy enduring millennia without amusement, suggesting a mythic or humorous retelling rather than a strict report.
Elks Form New Carnival Band in Roswell
Mayor Stockard seized old Roswell band instruments due to complaints and teamed with Captain Jack Fletcher. Prof. Croft drilled locals into the Roswell Elks Carnival Band, giving a public parade in uniform at 1 pm and an automobile parade for carnival participants at 5 pm tomorrow.
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Roswell
Stockard
Jack Fletcher
Elks
Croft
The
Fair Association
Roswell Band Plans Fold to Form New Organization
A reader notes the old group failed to enlist a band under its umbrella. The belief is Roswell will ultimately have a stronger band. Capt. Fletcher declined to join the Elks band due to the lodge seeking only part of the organization.
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Roswell
Fletcher
the Elks
Prisoner Taken For Safe Keeping In Missouri
Springfield Missouri October 15 J A Hamilton held on murder charges in Houston yesterday was moved to Greenfield Dade county for safe keeping. He was brought to Springfield early today but Sheriff Horner did not want him. Hamilton was escorted to and from the jail with utmost secrecy and his presence in the city was not confirmed until his departure.
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Springfield
J. A. Hamilton
Houston
Barney Parsons
Greenfield
Dade County
Hamilton
Horner
Threatened Uprising Reported Across Venezuela
Port of Spain reports a claimed general uprising in Venezuela tied to President Castro's health. Western province residents are said to be armed and ready to act on his death, while interior areas remain undecided due to misinformation.
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Port of Spain
Castro
Venezuela
Roanoke and Scotia Floating Off Eureka After Grounding
The Roanoke with 225 passengers was floated at Eureka California after grounding on South Spit at the harbor entrance. Tug assistance helped free Scotia, which had also run aground nearby.
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Eureka
Cal
South Spit
Eureka Harbor
Roanoke
Scotia
Hotel Burglary Reported in Carlsbad
Carlsbad New Mexico October 15 burglars broke into the Hotel Texas last night and carried away twenty five dollars. The city had seen no burglary in years. The gang traveling with the merry go round and recently in Roswell is suspected. Fresno Jersey and Holstein cows for sale St John Bros. 58mwf tf
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Carlsbad
N. M
Texas
Roswell
Fresno
Jersey
St. John Bros
Roswell Weather Report for Oct 15
Local observation at 6 am in Roswell New Mexico reports a maximum temperature of 66 degrees, minimum 41, mean 54 with no precipitation and light northwest wind. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with stable temperatures.
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U. 8 Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
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Joyce Pruit Co
District Court In Session
Ness
A. T. Aygarn
Pontiac
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Dence
Cole
M. B. Foreman
Auto Today
el Paso
W. A. Hammond
Mrs. R. C. Reid
Texico
Mr. Reid
Mrs. Reid
Elks Out
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