Protestants clash over Hondo irrigation at commission hearing
The afternoon session heard Protestants argue water diversions from the Hondo threaten their crops while P I I Co witnesses including Geo A Danner and Rufus Donahoe testified on ditch sizes and land under irrigation. Hagerman asserted the protest was false and asserted company rights to waters as the commission prepared to resume with protestants to file a definite contention.
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Hondo Rive
Geo. A. Danner
Danner
Rutus Nahoo
Panner
William Benson
Hondo
Benson
Rufus J. Donahoe
Long Ranch
General Benson
Carlsbad
Cameron
Roswell
Hagerman
Library Funds Are Ready and Waiting
Officials announced that money allocated for library projects is prepared and available for immediate use. The statement emphasizes readiness to fund improvements, acquisitions, or expansions as needed by the institution and community.
War News and Roswell Library Funds Update
Reports from Port Arthur and Mukden describe intense fighting as Russian forces fall back and prepare defensive positions. General Kuropatkin's arrival at Mukden signals possible retreat or stand, with evacuation or defense plans under discussion. In Roswell, Mrs. J H Elliott announces Carnegie funds for a new library are available, enabling immediate construction start once plans are accepted and work verified.
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J. H. Elliott
Carnegie
Roswell
Battle Reports Near Liao Yang and Mukden Stir War News
Dispatches describe fighting near Liao Yang eleven miles northeast of Mukden as Japanese forces shell Russian positions. Rumors claim General Kuroki is killed and Japanese prisoners taken, while Russian retreat concentrates toward Mukden amid heavy rains and disrupted roads. The Mikado praises victory as official details stay sparse and Prince Mirsky is named Interior Minister successor.
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Liao Yang
Kuroki
Obtai
Tokio
Kokumin
Hejinki
Yentai
Nichiniese
John Eiland Reaches Home After Escape From Brigands
Portales New MexicoSept 8 John Eiland held by four masked men since Aug 6 escaped after being bound at night and forced to walk through mountains for 23 days He nearly starved and lost weight while wandering to a railroad then to Douglas Arizona El Paso Texas before returning home and receiving town sympathy The Record special report details Durations and locations of captivity and escape.
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Oputo
George Reese
Douglas
Arizona
el Paso
Texas
Special Tourist Sleeper Party to St Louis
You are invited to join the special Tourist Sleeper Party to St Louis on September 15. Travel by through car to St Louis without change. For particulars see L. H. Hallam at cor 5th and Mo Ave.
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St Louis
L. H. Hallam
Cor. 5Th
Mo. Ave
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