Dr. Frederick Cook Tells North Pole Route Discovery
Copenhagen dispatches detail Dr. Frederick A. Cook recounting his voyage by Esquimos and a western Arctic approach to the Pole. He says he reached the Pole at seven in the morning after a fortnight of observations and describes extreme cold and planning with supplies for three years.
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Skagen
Norway
Hans Egede
Frederick A. Cook
Greenland
North Pole
Pole
Dept of the Sea
Denmark
Copenhagen
Frederick
New York
Cook
United States
Egan
State Department
Dergnaard Jensen
North
John H. Bradley
Bradley
Esquimanux
Cookland
Freeman Rollins & Company Suspended From NYSE
The New York Stock Exchange announced today the suspension of Freeman Rollins & Company, a NYSE member firm. The firm operates branches in Boston and other cities, and the action follows regulatory proceedings and market concerns.
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Stock Exchange
New York
Freeman, Rollins & Company
New York Stock Exchange
Bos
Bankruptcy Petition Against Firm in January Filing
A petition in bankruptcy was filed by James Anderson and two other creditors against the firm, with claims totaling 2511 dollars. The petition cites liabilities of 200000 dollars against assets of 100000 dollars. Robert B. Oliv was appointed receiver with a 50000 dollar bond.
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Ion and Providence
James Aerson
Robert B. Oliv
Val iey Optical Kompany Notice At 316 Main St
VOKY advertises optical services at 316 Main St. It lists glasses and lens options with pricing and contact details for local customers. The notice highlights availability of frames, prescriptions, and repair services in the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VOKY
Valiey Optical Kompany
Main St
The Wool Market in St Louis On September Third
Wool market steady in St Louis with territory and western medians at 23 28, fine mediums at 22 24, and fine at 13 19.
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St. Louis
Foster Williard Fails Lake Ontario Crossing Flight
Foster Williard in the Golden Flyer attempted to cross Lake Ontario last night but strong gusts and ballast trouble caused the aircraft to dip and pitch, sending it into the water about three-quarters of a mile from the shore. He was rescued by a launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ontario
Aero Toronto
Foster Williard
Golden Flyer
Roswell Wool & Hide Co Buys Loose Hay at $11 Per Ton
The Roswell Wool and Hide Company announces it will pay farmers eleven dollars per ton for loose hay. Buyers request delivery or pickup as arranged with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Wool & Hide CO
Engine hits hay wagon injuring nineteen in Pennsylvania
In Williamsburg Pennsylvania nine teen persons were severely injured and two perhaps fatally hurt when a hay wagon carrying them to a corn roast was struck by a freight engine last night.
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Williamsburg
Fire Razes Large Part of Shelbyville Business District
Fire swept through Shelbyville Kentucky early today destroying a large section of the business district. Loss put at about 100000 dollars with extensive damage to shops and streets. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours sending residents scrambling to save belongings. Authorities investigated the cause as crews cleared debris and assessed damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Kentucky
Italian Cruiser Aetna Controversy Over Close Pass
In Washington and Baltimore on September 3 officials disputed a report that the Italian cruiser Aetna came too close to the Atlantic Battleship Fleet during target practice near the Virginia Capes. Captain Filippo Baggio denied the claim, saying he only steamed near to observe and then withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aetna
Virginia Capes
Baltimore
Filippio Baggio
Marquis of Ducarrio
Itar
Wiesels
Reserve Your Chautauqua Seats Now at Pecos Valley Drug
Describes early sale of reserved seats for the Chautauqua. Tickets are currently available at Pecos Valley Drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
Pecos Valley Drug Co
Rexall Store
Teddy invited to join great white elephant hunt
Berlin reports Crown Prince of Abyssinia invited Theodore Roosevelt to an elephant hunt promising a white elephant to kill. Adolph Mayer brings Abyssinian government commission to arrange a splendid sporting program. A prior Abyssinian commission sent the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Ias Jeasus
Aibyssinnia
Theodore Roosevelt
Adolph Mayer
Menelik
Abyssinnia
Mayer
Roosevelt
Kodak work finished daily at Turner's Studio
The note states Kodak processing completed every day at Turner's Studio located at 117 West 4th Street, indicating a routine service available for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Turner
W. 4Th St
Bond Issue Wins by 62 in Roswell Vote for Court House
Full returns from Tuesday's special election in Chaves County show a $125 000 bond issue for a new court house and jail in Roswell carried by a 62 vote majority. County commissioners will meet to canvass the tally and announce official figures. Full returns filed with the county clerk detail the results.
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Chaves
Roswell
Superintendent Hill Starts Evangelical Trip to Texas
Elder C. C. Hill, superintendent of Chaves county schools, departed last night for Farfa and Valentine Texas to lead revival meetings for the Christian church He will visit families including L. C Bright and Captain J, as part of his outreach
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Hill
C. C. Hill
Chaves County
Farfa
Valentine
Texas
Christian Church
L. C. Bright
Capt. J
Phones 65 and 44 at 215 North Main
A brief notice lists phone numbers 65 and 44 associated with the address 215 North Main. No other details are provided.
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North Main
Special Bargains This Week From Parsons and Co
Parsons Son Co and allied agencies advertise a tight supply of small residences for rent, plus orchards farms and acreage at notably low prices. City lots offered from $1.00 to $15,000 with quick-action listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau OF Information & Real Estate Brokers. & Labor Agency
Floods in Mexico Cause Severe Damage and Loss
U S Consul reports Rio Grande floods running high across northern Mexico with serious damage in Camargo and surrounding ranches. Fifteen bodies recovered near Camargo area, main plaza water depth about a foot in San Miguel, and lingering high river levels noted in Reynosa and Mias with no deaths reported there.
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Mexico
Washington
State Department
C. A. Miller
U. S
Matamoros
Rio Grande
Camargo
Miller
San Miguel
Mias
Reynosa
Lost Open Face Gold Watch
A gentleman’s open face gold watch is lost with a reward offered. Return to the Record Office for identification and reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record Office
Labor Day Observance Closes Stores Monday
All business places will close Monday in observance of Labor Day. Repairing supplies should be obtained on Saturday.
Absence of School Superintendent Signals Interim Arrangements
B Gillett, formerly of the city, will be away about four weeks to prepare for the fall opening of county schools. Deputy county treasurer Lyman A Sanders will handle duties at the school superintendent's office and assist any patrons with inquiries during his absence.
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B. Gillett
Lyman A. Sanders
Kansas City Stock Market Cattle Hog and Sheep Figures
Kansas City market to Sept 3 shows cattle receipts at 2,000 with a strong to ten cent rise. Native steers 4.50 to 7.75, southern steers 3.00 to 4.60, stockers 2.75 to 5.50, bulls 2.60 to 3.75, calves 3.50 to 8.00, western stock 3.75 to 6.75 and cows 2.50 to 4.50. Hog receipts 5,000 with gains to five cents. bulk sales 7.85 to 8.10, light 7.50 to 8.10, pigs 5.50 to 7.25. Sheep receipts 2,000 with steady market. muttons 4.25 to 5.25, ewes 3.50 to 4.75, range wethers 4.00 to 5.25, range ewes 3.50 to 4.75.
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Kansas City
Rev C L Hoffman Dies in Carlsbad
Rev C L Hoffman, Protestant Episcopal minister and Elk, died at 6 35 this morning in Carlsbad. Funeral at sundown tomorrow. burial in Carlsbad cemetery. He came to Carlsbad four years ago from Colorado for health, leaving a wife and two sons. Widely known along the Pecos Valley for conducting services in Carlsbad, Roswell and nearby towns.
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Carlsbad
C. L. Hoffman
Protestant Episcopal Church
Collorado
Pecos Valley
Roswell
Fire Department Card Drive Aids Ros Town Firemen
Chief Whiteman of the Ros City Fire Department mailed cards requesting funds to buy uniforms for his men. The effort aims to raise money from local residents to equip the fire crew.
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Whiteman
Fire Department
Ros
Roswell Weather 6 a.m. Report Sept 3
Local Roswell New Mexico weather bulletin shows a maximum 90 degrees, minimum 59, mean 74 with no precipitation. Wind from the southwest at 3 mph. sky partly cloudy. Past date comparisons note 15 years ago extreme highs and lows.
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U. 8S
Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
Firemen appeal for cards to fund new clothes
A Newport society note lists firemen cards received up to noon totaling 39.50 with names and amounts from individuals and local firms. More contributions expected before night as funds aim for new attire for the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cahoon
C. C. Davs
First National Bank
John W. Poe
Citizens National Bank
Shepherd & Co
C. J. Franks
Reid & Flervey
Roswell Wool & Hide Co
Drs. Walters & Crutcher
Harry Morrison
Cavin Lumber Co
Dick Ballard
Whiteman Bros
Roswell Rejoices as Historian Inger Soll Takes Roswell Post
Inger Soll, listed at Book Stationery Art Supply Co, Advertises cash offers and exchanges for old school books. Prof Eckhart, former Missouri State University history instructor in Columbia, has joined the Military Institute as history instructor and plans to settle in Roswell after wintering there for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll Book, Stationery, Art & School Supply Company
Eckhart
The
Missouri State University
Columbia, Mo
Military Institute
Roswell
Fall and Winter Suits Made Here at $25 Up
Mueller the Tailor offers fall and winter suits at twenty five dollars and up. Located at 118 South Main, phone 104.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller the Tailor
South Main
Execution Delayed for Richmond Murder Convicts
Calvin Johnson awaiting execution in Richmond for the murder of Walter F. Schultz has been respited by Governor Swanson to October 8. Richard Pines and Eugene Dorsey, convicted in the same crime, gain delays to October 15 and 23 respectively, with Schultz slain near Alexandria on March 6 last.
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Richmond
Calvin Johnson
Walter F. Schultz
Chicago
Swanson
Richard Pines
Eugene Dorsey
Schultz
Alexandria
Jersey Postmasters Convention Opens in Asbury Park
The New Jersey State Association of Presidential Postmasters began a two day convention in Asbury Park on Sept 3. Discussions will cover improvements to the postal service and related matters.
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Jersey
Asbury Park
N. J
New Jersey State Association of Presidential
Admiral Sperry Retires After World-Spanning Cruise
Washington reports Rear Admiral Stillman Sperry placed on the retired list at age 62. Born September 3, 1847 in Brooklyn, he led the Atlantic fleet from San Francisco to the Philippines and through the Suez to Hampton Roads before serving at the Naval War College in Newport.
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Sperry
Washington
Stillman Sperry
San Francisco
Philippines
Suez Canal
Hampton Roads
United States Navy
Uncle Sam
Naval War College
Newport
Brooklyn
Corydon Stillman
Catherine Elizabeth Sperry
Waterbury
Conn
United States Naval Academy
Edith Marey
William L. Marcy
New York
Staten Island Observes Tri Centenary Celebration
Staten Island will host a week long celebration beginning today as the Greater New York farming and grazing district marks the tri centennial of Staten Island discovery. A land parade and other features have been arranged by the Staten Island Agricultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
New York
Staten Island Agricultural Society
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DR. Gook
Enterprise Hardware Co
N. Main
U. 8
Meat Market
Shepherd & Company
Teddy
Hagerman
Dexter
Kenna
Lake Arthur
Elkins
Dunlap
South Springs
Lower Penasco
Plains
Hernandez
Parsons, Son & Co
Parsons
Rexall Watch
Charles F. Hoffman
French Vanderbilt
Morrison Bros.’ Store
Morrison Bros. & Co
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