A Question of Millions Cited in Chicago Settlement
A thirty million dollar will dispute in Chicago ends with an out of court settlement. The case centers on the contested will and the parties involved reach a private resolution.
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15 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1907
Page
1
Will and estate dispute prompts settlement after contest
The will of Nelson Morris and partners was challenged but a settlement divvies the $1 million estate among five heirs. Edward Morris, head of Morris Packing, backed the plan after a long legal fight, with shares and annuities arranged for the five principal heirs. The report notes a nursery stock sale and a forthcoming meeting with circulation highlights. Circus day features Norris & Rowe performances drawing large crowds, with shows planned at 8 pm and preparations for a broader tour into Canada and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Thg
Edward
Morris
Loldest
TO DIE IN RAILROAD DISASTER IN ENGLAND
Passenger train wreck in England early today caused loss of lives and injuries. Emergency crews salvage survivors and inspect the damaged line as authorities investigate the crash.
Trainmen Ignore Speed Limit in Fatal Shrewsbury Wreck
A passenger train from Scotian to Bristol derailed near Shrewsbury England after allegedly ignoring a standing order limiting speed to ten miles per hour. Sixteen people died and many were injured, including the engineer fireman guards and postal clerks. the wreckage did not ignite a fire. An investigation aims to verify the command and assess railroad safety. Simultaneously, a Tangier dispatch reports Haifa’s army marching toward Casablanca to attack French forces, with native forces preparing actions after recent clashes near Ouja.
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Shrewsbury
Heng
Cle Ks
Market Report and Fire at Eiler’s Show
Today’s telegraph market notes cattle and lamb prices with steady to strong trends and several head counts. A fire destroyed Eiler’s big show east of the depot during a performance of Down Mobile with a musicians benefit to follow, while the Christan Endeavor-Society meeting moved to Cy Moore’s residence at 2nd and Lea Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiler
Mobile
Christ An Endeavor - Society
Ph Hebmig
Cy Ta Moore
2Nd and
Lea Avende
Southern States Embrace Rail Roads Says Prest Finley
Prest Finley states optimism for railway expansion in the southern states. He cites improved connections, commerce potential, and governmental support as key factors driving the positive outlook for the rail network.
Southern Railway stockholders hear Finley praise South growth
President Finley tells Southern Railway stockholders that the South welcomes railroads and cites the rapid industrial expansion with 860 new manufacturing plants last year and expansion of capacities. He notes improving relations with shippers and travelers and a push for reasonable railroad treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. W. Finley
Southern Railway
Finley
Boy 17 Kills Mother In Home Burglary Defense
In Kansas City Missouri a 17 year old, George, shot and killed his mother aged 42 at their home 2945 Myrtle avenue. He told officers he acted in defense of burglars and is held for investigation. Floods in Baaloni October 15 worsen with five deaths and thirty thousand left jobless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Afd
Myrtl Avenue
Smiley
Baaloni
Governor outlines statehood campaign plan for New Mexico
At a Bureau of Immigration meeting Governor Curry urged a publicity program to boost New Mexico statehood. The plan includes New Mexico and Washington publicity funded within bureau limits, with possible extra sources. A Modern Brotherhood of America lecture is also planned with Prof. Hinshaw of Oklahoma delivering remarks at the K of P Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque Journal
Bureau of Immigration
Curry
Alvarado Hotel
New Mexico
Statehood
Ashington
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P. Hall
Prof. Hinshaw
Oklahoma
Joint convention of conductors and trainmen announced
New York Oct 15 A joint convention of the Order of Railway Conductors and Railroad Trainmen will begin tomorrow with delegates representing more than a hundred thousand railroad employees The meeting aims to discuss a uniform wage scale as current pay differs for the same work across conditions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mermod Known Jewelry Merchant Killed Himself
Arthur A. Mermod, once of Carlsbad and a Roswell Pecos Valley figure, died by suicide. He had lived in Carlsbad more than five years, linked to Eddy, and was noted as sociable and popular. His documented flaw was alleged liquor indulgence. A financial loan notice from J B Herbst appears among the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Pecos
Arthur A. Mermod
St Loaligans
Carlsbad
Ar Eddy
Martin W. Littleton
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tennessee
Texas
Mr. Littleton
Judge Parker
St. Louis
Carlsbad Starts Experimental Farm on Irrigation Project
An experimental farm began near Carlsbad in early September by order of the reclamation service. Spanning about fifteen acres on L. S. Osborne’s farmland at town edge, the project aims to test forage and grain crops through practical farming trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Reclamation — Service
L. 8
Osborne
William Muldoon as a Greek Wrestler
William Muldoon, famed former world wrestling champion, runs a White Plains farm where he treats patients with a regimen of diet sleep and work. He has helped many recover from nervous breakdowns and other ailments and trained John L. Sullivan for the Kilrain bout before relinquishing his title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Muldoon
White Plains
N. Y
Elihu Root
Muldoon
John L. Sbilivan
Jake Kilrain
New York Store Extends Hours Until Stock Sells
The New Yo?k Store will stay open nightly until 9:00 PM from now until all stock is sold. Nearby visitors include W B Conwell from Anna G, Ww.rich WH Burchell and Jillo on business, and Diamond A ranch guests C Be Bloom Sam Burgner. Ranch figures E S Mundy and party from Hernandez Lake also called in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yo&k
W. B. Conwell
Anna G
Rich
Burchell
Jillo
W. L. Cranb
J. BE. Bloom
Sam Burgner
Diamond A Ranch
Bryan Expected to Announce Candidacy in Washington
Washington on October 10 reports that William J. Bryan will make an important political announcement during a November 25 speech at George Washington University. The event accompanies his acceptance to address university students and signals possible pursuit of the Democratic nomination for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Amer Ous
Holiness Party
Roosevelt Ithe
Republican Party
Roosevelt
G. O.p
Nebraska
Washington
Wiliam J. Bryan
George Washington University
Mr. Bryan
Harriman Faces Court Battle in Control Fight
In Chicago Illinois a bitter court duel opens over control of Allen’s assets as Harriman and others clash at Judge Bell’s court. Both sides arrive ready to seek a permanent injunction following yesterday’s temporary order involving 296, four shares and a contested stake. The scene includes a theater setting with a railroad timetable and show details as witnesses present their views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicagzo
Bell
Ion
The Duty of Water by J J Hagerman Reprinted
A reader letter recounts irrigation history in the Hagerman Felix region. It describes the Pecos Irrigation & Improvement Co. Northern Canal and land contracts, the switch to measured water use, and the impact on crop yields and land values. The author details a two and a half feet per acre annual allotment, the card system, and yearly usage records from 1904 to 1906, noting improved prosperity and repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Irrigation & Improvement Co
Carlsbad
Es Canal
Aswell
Walter
Hagerman-Felix
Irmers
Waterentals
Roswell Rail Proposal Meeting Advances Plans
Local residents gathered to quiet the proposition for a new Roswell railroad and discuss recent developments. Details await after Dr. TePherson of Malaga arrives from San sheet to take the territorial examination and depart tonight. Snow flakes accompanied light rain near Torrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Niga
Ie TePherson
Malaga
Sansheet
McPherson
Edar
Torrance
Meeting plans on waterworks commission legalization debated
The council discusses a possible meeting to consider legalizing the existence of the waterworks commission. A marriage license was issued to Harry Jones 40 and Annie Green 27, listed as African American residents. Rental notices and office spaces appear, along with local ads for paper delivery and Ingersoll's Book Store. A Santheson florist box arrives with roses carnations and chrysanthemums, praising his greenhouse work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissi Nn
To-Morro
Harry Jones
Annie Green
Esconen Aers
Santheson
Alameda
Real estate transfers and corporate dealings listed
Transfer of real estate and associated interests involving O Harnlow, wife, and John Davis and brothers for $31 500 covering ten acres dated 2 11 93 and artesian well interest. various lots and blocks sold to Kenna Carmichael Lu Mackrill Developmen Co for $100. Kenna Town Company to Ged for $87 50. additional parcels including lots 18 block 20 and others in Tot Hilock 24 Urton. M Yater 11 24. P Bean and wife to fT for $12 000 eighty acres on Wm R Smith. Geoffe trand for $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real
Kenna. Carmichael Lu
As Mackrill
Developmen Co
Nber Co
Kenna
Town Company
Ged
M. Yater
Urs P. Bean
Wm. R. Smith
Roswell Weather Report for Oct 15
Local Roswell report notes yesterday’s max 78, min 52, mean 65. Precipitation 0. Wind south at 3 mph. Weather cloudy. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with local showers and steady temperature.
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Roswell
N. M
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Allentown
Warren H. Stine
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Carlsbad Project
Carlsbad Argus
E. S. Mundy
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Charles Tanner
Hyter
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Eda Wranosky
Hagerman
F. H. Decker
Miss Garent
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