Roswell Eastern Railway picks officers and plans main street office
Directors meet in Oklahoma Block to elect officers for the past year. W T Wells is president, R F Barnett 1st VP, G T Veal 2nd VP, K S Woodruff treasurer. W DeFreest secretary. Main street office to be established and outfitted.
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Roswell Eastern Railway Co
Oklahoma Block
W. T. Wells
R. F. Barnett
V. P
G. T. Veal
V. P Ad
K. S. Woodruff
W. DeFreést
Well at Renee City Drilling Reveals Oil Bearing Strata
J Gray storekeeper at Orchard Park reported to Roswell that oil bearing formation was encountered while drilling a well for Senator S P Johnson and Shearman. The well reached 990 feet with artesian flows passed and hard formation 100 feet below the second flow. Eugene Carper, present at the site, corroborates the conditions as stated.
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Renee
J. Gray
Orchard Park
Roswell
Nator
S. P. Johnson
Shearman
Cumberland City
Eugene Carper
Rescue frees entombed miners at nearby colliery
Rescuers at the irrigation colliery near here succeeded in freeing the entombed miners trapped underground. The workers were removed to the surface without further incident as authorities coordinated the response.
Terrorist Band Crackdown In Russian Poland Arrests
Police capture a band headquarters in arsaw and arrest 49 percent of the group. They are charged with numerous murders and robberies.
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Arsaw
Russian
Poland
A. Ala
Another Person May Be Indicted In Thaw Case
New York October 16 District Attorney Jerome signaled that another person may be indicted with Harry Thaw for the Stanford White murder. The remark came during arguments before Recorder Goff about the district attorney issuing further grand jury subpoenas in the case.
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Thaw
New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Jerome
Goff
Derailing Crash Kills Two in Crete Illinois
Chicago October 16 derailment of a freight train on the Chicago and Eastern near Crete Illinois left two men dead and one fatally injured. The dead were John Wickley engineer and J S Alien brakeman. Several others were slighty injured.
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Chicago
Chicago and Eastern
Crete
John Wickley
J. S. Alien
Wool Market Shows Modest Activity In Iton Mass
The wool market in Iton Massachusetts on October 16 reports moderate activity and generally satisfactory conditions. Large mills operate steadily with average transactions around 75,000 to 100,000 pounds and fleece wools moving steadily.
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Mass
The Mummy Fun Record Snippet
A fragment mentions a mummy and a black shawl with stray numbers and phrases, including 9017 and 9412, without clear context or events. The readable text suggests a cryptic note or caption about an ancient figure and an artifact, set in a historic newspaper record tone.
Roswell Country Club Elects Directors and Officers
Stockholders at the Roswell Country Club annual meeting elected nine directors for the coming year including R. Morrow W. T. Wells K. S. Woodruff G. M. Slaughter R. F. Barnett W. M. Atkinson C. W. Det L. K. McGaffey and Charles de Bremond New directors met to select K. S. Woodruff as president and other officers.
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Roswell
Woodruff
Rams for Sale in Roswell on October 12
Arcey Bros advertises rams from France Moreno yearlings in Roswell around October 12. Acclimated stock claim higher wool and mutton yields, price $1250 per head. One or two car loads will be shown, urging prospective buyers to inspect.
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Roswell
Arcey Bros
Mrs Jefferson Davis Nearing Death From Pneumonia
New York report says Mrs Jefferson Davis widow of the Southern Confederacy president remains alive but gravely ill at the Majestic Hotel. Physicians warn death could come within hours as a clergyman notes she is unconscious and sinking.
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New York
Jefferson Davis
Hotel Majestic
Pythian convention opens with grand parade in New Orleans
The Knights of Pythias convened in New Orleans with parallel opens across the Uniform Rank encampment Supreme Lodge Supreme Temple Rathbone Sisters Grand Keepers of Records and Seals National Editorial Association. The afternoon featured a parade of the Uniform Bank drawing several thousand visitors and an estimated 40 000 uniformed marchers in line.
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New Orleans
Pythian
Uniform Rank
Supreme Lodge
Supreme Temple of Rathbone Sisters
Grand Keepers of Records and Seals Association
National Pythian Editorial Association
Uniform Bank
Farm Loan Offer for Irrigated Lands
A note announces a $500,000 loan facility on irrigated farms with long-term terms. Interest is payable annually and borrowers may pay off the loan before due date. Financial agent J. B. Herbst, 303 N Main, opposite the post office.
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J. B. Herbst
N. Main
P. O
Delicious fruit cake at Home Bakery
A small item notes a delicious fruit cake available at Home Bakery. The fragment mentions bakery location and a price cue, with no additional details about size or ingredients.
Both Sides Rest in Standard Oil Case in Findlay Trial
Findlay Ohio October 16 Both the defense and the state rested their case in the trial against Standard Oil Co of Ohio for alleged conspiracy against trade. The argument of counsel followed as proceedings moved toward verdict.
Auto Explodes After Trolley Pole Crash in Lakewood
An automobile at high speed struck a trolley pole in Lakewood suburb and exploded early this morning injuring four occupants. Miss Anna Schmittel Miss Huld Acker man Benjamin Camra and George Hartman were hurt with Ackerman and Hartman in critical condition. Fifteen gallons of gasoline were released and flames enveloped the four.
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Cleveland
Lakewood
Anna Schmittel
Huld& Ackerman
Benjamin Camra
George Hartman
Automobile Parade of the Elks Route Tonight
The line of march for the Elks Automobile Parade runs from the grounds north on Main to 7th then west to Pennsylvania then south to First and east to Main. It continues north to the Carnival grounds with the Elks Carnival Band leading and auto floats representing various nations. Parade starts at five o'clock this evening.
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The
Elks
Main Street
7Th
Pennsylvania
Penn
First
Main
American Girl lecture by Dr George Waverley Briggs at Military Institute
Dr George Waverley Briggs spoke at the Military Institute gym last night on The American Girl. He held the audience’s attention for an hour and a half with stories and instructive points, concluding with tribute to American mothers.
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George Waverley’ Briggs
Southland
The
Military Institute
America
Territorial Grand Jury Complete in District Court
The territorial grand jury was completed in district court today at noon. The federal grand jury has not yet been filled and a special venue will be issued to complete the jury.
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District Court
Governor Hagerman apportionment upheld by court
Judge Abbott sustained the new territorial apportionment in a suit by Thomas B. Catron challenging its validity. The ruling affirms Governor Hagerman’s reapportionment and the Legislature’s fair representation, as reported from Albuquerque.
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Abbott
J. J. Hagerman
Albuquerque
H. J. Hagerman
Thos. B. Catron
Hagerman
Investigating Committee Lacks Power In State Court Ruling
From the Carlsbad Sun a report notes the Drake investigating committee set up by the last legislature has no legal power, as declared by the Ohio Supreme Court. The panel probed Hamilton County and Cincinnati, with a rent suit by Robertson Realty Co. tied to its Cincinnati rooms. The piece also discusses political tensions and irrigation progress in the Pecos Valley.
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Columbus, O
Drake
State Supreme Court
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Robertson Realty Co
Vaudeville Program at Eles Carnival Oct 17
Wednesday evening bill features an overture by orchestra and a Jen Diedrickson Mitchell monologue. Vocal solo requested with "Lost in a Gymnasium" sung by Billie Smith and Local Sport. A sextette performs "Tell Me Pretty Maiden."
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Jen
Diedrickson
Mitchell
Billie Smith
Likely Candidate Named for County Commissioner Seat
The report notes a strong probability Herbert Fitzegerald will be chosen to fill the vacancy on the Republican county ticket for county commissioner.
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Herbert Fitzegerald
For Rent Desirable Five-Room House With Ten Acres Near Water
Desirable five-room house and ten acres of ground with ample water and alfalfa. Inquire at Roswell Drug Co. 9416.
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Roswell Drug Co
Drake Commission Reveals Treasurers’ Public Funds Interest
Cincinnati date Oct 16 The Drake Commission exposed county treasurers holding interest on public funds in banks. In response half a dozen former treasurers voluntarily repaid a total of 214000 dollars to the county treasury, claiming they had received those sums.
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Cincinnati
Drake Commission
Mining Congress Opens in Denver With Calls for Federal Mines Dept
The American Mining Congress opened in Denver at the Broadway theatre with hundreds of delegates. President J H Richards urged a federal Department of Mines, backed creation of a cabinet head, and a congressional measure to establish it. The meeting also considered an anti fraud bill and a district drainage plan for Cripple Creek, with Joplin Mo expected to host next year.
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Denver
Colo
American Mining Congress
Broadway Theatre
J. H. Richards
McDonald
Pardee
California
Cutler
Utah
Richards
Department of Mines and Mining
Congress
David Brinton
Cripple Creek
Joplin, Mo
The
Mining Congress
Case Against Harvard Student Dismissed
The case against Shaun Kelley, a Harvard student, charged with assaulting a patrolman, was dismissed in municipal court. The incident arose from officers attempting to arrest a group of Harvard men skylarking on Boston Common, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Shaun Kelley were part of the party.
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Harvard
Boston Common
Theo
Arkansas farmer found liable in peonage suits
In Helena Arkansas a jury ruled in favor the plaintiffs two white girls Emmons and Witt against farmer Musgrove for peonage. The suits followed an indictment for enticing the girls from St Louis and holding them on his plantation. Damages awarded Miss Witt $625 and Miss Emmons $1,000.
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Musgrove
St. Louis
Elks Carnival Dates Set for St Petersburg
St Petersburg reports that after an investigation into the shooting death of Mike Semenova a medical student the garrison commander praised the sentry who killed the girl and awarded him five dollars. The soldier from the Sem inovsky regiment is cited as a model of duty.
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St. Petersburg
Mike Semenova
Seminovsky
Fresh Jersey and Holstein cows for sale
St. John Bros. advertise fresh Jersey and Holstein cows available for sale. Contact details not provided.
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Jersey
St. John Bros
Pecos Valley Exhibition Car Tour Reaches Chanute
The Pecos Valley exhibition car passed through Chanute Kansas on its way to Pittsburg and returned to spend a day there. It is sent by Pecos Valley commercial clubs to show locals prospects for regional business and trade opportunities.
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Pittsburg
Deeds Filed in Probate Clerk and Recorder Office Roswell Area
Recent filings include C C Young and wife selling eighty acres and east half of a section in 11 15 25 and 34 12 25 to Henry J Young for 12000. Several other transfers list buyers and prices with lots, blocks, water rights, and partial land interests in Roswell and surrounding parcels.
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Young
Hat Giveaway at Welch's Millinery Co
In the south window of The Welch's Millinery Co store a $15 white hat will be given to the holder of a lucky number. For a $1 purchase, each customer receives a ticket with a number. Ladies, take your chance.
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Welch’s Millinery Co’s
Roswell Weather Report October 16 Roswell N M
Observation shows max 72 min 42 mean 57 with no precipitation. Wind southeast at 3 miles per hour. Weather clear. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions.
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U. 8 Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
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Henry J
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Thurber
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Edward J. Glover
Margaret E. Farmer
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George A. Douglass
L. C. Hunt
Hiram Woods
Mary Maude
H. Greenway
South Highlands
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Grahame Lowndes
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