Early Days and Later Days Talks at Pecos Valley Reunion
Eminent lawyers Hon. Thos. B. Catron and Hon. G. A. Richardson spoke on Early Days and Later Days at the Old Settlers Reunion near the Old Chigum ranch in Chaves county on September 7. Catron recalled settlement, water, and pioneer pluck shaping the Pecos Valley, tracing from 1866 cattle trains to westward expansion and the Anglo Saxon drive toward the Pacific. Richardson outlined the later history and development, praising Pecos Valley progress as a favored region through bold enterprise and enduring settlement.
Booming the Valley Tallmadge train sparks Pecos Valley growth
The C L Tallmadge Southwestern Lands Co arrives with a vestibuled sleeper train from Wellington Kansas marking a landmark immigration event to the Pecos Valley. L A Goodell of Dexter New Mexico completes a best valley well as Tallmadge pushes forward with railroad work and artesian wells near Roswell. G N Amis to build hospital in Roswell with bids near twenty thousand dollars.
Wreck on LT Road Kills Ten on Elevated Route
A fatal crash on LT Road killed ten people on an elevated stretch linking Lae to New York City. Police and emergency crews responded as investigators work to determine cause and exact circumstances of the incident.
Ten Die As Elevated Train Derails At 53rd Street
New York reports a Ninth Avenue elevated derailment at 53rd Street and York Avenue causing ten deaths and over forty injuries. The accident followed a switch error blamed on a blundering switchman. Repairs and a bridge fix are planned. estimated damage exceeds $25,000.
Roswell Fair Dates Confirmed Amid Train Incident Summary
The Roswell fair dates October 10 to 13 are announced. A train derailment near Ninth avenue caused one car to flip and another to crash a building. passengers escaped through windows. A Kirkwood Military Band tour accompanied the excursion, with about thirty capitalists visiting the Hondo area before returning to Roswell.
Death toll mounts from city wreck and fair plans follow
The article lists identified dead from a Ninth avenue derailment including E. P Scheible J H Huspach Solomon Nugast John Morris Cornelius McCarty Wm Lane John Cochrane and Joseph Back Coroner Scholer says switchman negligence caused the crash Cornelius Jackson blamed by officials for the wreck denies misplacing switches Interborough manager Hedley rejects that claim Freight train wrecks follow in Illinois and Ontario with multiple injuries and a cattle show panic in Salamanca Spain
Recent Skirmishes Sign Tense Far East Peace Talks
In Manchuria skirmishes continue with Russian infantry attacks repulsed and forty killed. The Russian use of dum dum bullets is cited by the official Gazette amid accusations of Red Cross flag abuse and cruelty to Japanese wounded. A plenipotentiary is named to negotiate armistice terms with Japan.
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Britt Nelson Fight Receipts Totaled 48311 in San Francisco
The Britt Nelson fight on Saturday in San Francisco yielded total receipts of 48311 dollars. Distribution showed Nelson 18841, Britt 12560, and the management 16908.
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Mining promoter Wm Frost killed by wife in Butte
Wm Frost, a mining promoter, was slain in Butte on September 11 after attempting to cut his wife with a razor. She fired two shotgun charges, blowing his head from his shoulders. Frost had been drinking heavily prior to the attack.
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Roswell Family Expresses Thanks After Daughter Alma's Death
The family of Alma of Roswell thanks the community for the sympathy prayers and comfort shown during their hour of sorrow. They request continued prayers and support as they grieve this loss.
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Weather Report Roswell NM September 11 Weather forecast
U. S. Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico dated September 11 notes maximum temperature 86 and minimum 57 with mean 72, no precipitation, wind from the southwest at 3 miles per hour and clear skies. Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions on Tuesday in Roswell and vicinity.
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