Roswell Schools Open for 1910 11 Term With Big Enrollment
The Roswell public schools opened for the 1910 11 term with 1 218 pupils on the first day, 275 more than last year. Superintendent Brasher notes 100 new families moved in, crowding grades and forcing half day sessions in Central and Panly buildings. The high school moved to Central while a new high school construction will delay full opening until next year.
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Roswell
Brasher
Central
Pauly School
North Hill
Panly School
Supt
Margaret Ella Willis Dies in West Texas
Mrs Margaret Ella Willis aged 32 died Wednesday September 7 at West Texas at her father W R Thompsons home. Funeral held Thursday September 8 at White Rock cemetery at 3 pm conducted by Rev J T MecNew. She was sister of W W Thompson and left a young daughter.
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Margaret Ella Willis
W. R. Thompson
West
Texas
J. T. MecNew
White Rock
Miners to End Strike as Southwest Mines Set to Open
Kansas City Missouri September 12 Operators in the Southwest mining district ratified last weeks contract. Miners ratification convention will be held Thursday and mines are expected to reopen Friday with 35000 workers returning to work after months on strike.
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Kansas City
Southwest Coal Ming District
Death of Eight Year Old Floyd Arthur Lewis
Eight year old Floyd Arthur Lewis died at 2 36 pm Saturday at home on Bland Street Souths Hill. Funeral services were held at Dilley parlors at 3 pm Sunday with Rev George Fowler officiating. Burial followed at South Side cemetery.
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Floyd Arthur Lewis
Little Floyd Arthur Lewis
Walters Birth Announcement in South Pennsylvania
Mr and Mrs O Walters of 110 South Pennsylvania announce the birth of a fine large boy this morning.
Roosevelt summons Progressives for New York convention fight
New York Sept 12 Theodore Roosevelt called a group of Progressive leaders to Oyster Bay to review the status of their battle with the Old Guard for control of the Republican state convention. Attendees included Lloyd C. Griscom Congressman Robert Parsons City Comptroller William Prendergast Congressman W J M Calder E W Voorhis and W M Cocks. Primaries will be held in New York Buffalo and Rochester counties.
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New York
Old Guard
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Lloyd CC. Griscom
Robert Parsons
William Prendergast
W. JM. Calder
E. W. Voorhis
W. M. Cocks
Buffalo
Rochester
Hoy Britt Weds Golda Fritz in Portales Ceremony
Hoy Britt of Portales New Mexico marries Golda Fritz of Taiban New Mexico at 3 30 this afternoon in Judge J T Evans office. The couple will reside at the Oasis Ranch for the time being.
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Hoy Britt
Portales
N. M
Golda Fritz
Taiban
J. T. Evans
Britt
Oasis Ranch
Miss Lena Hon Married in Mobile Alabama
Roswell friends receive wedding announcements for Miss Lena Leota Hon and Mr. John Perry Dunaway. The couple wed in Mobile on August 13 and will reside at Lamison Alabama after September 15. Announcements issued by Mr. and Mrs. Carson Hon of Roswell.
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Roswell
Lena Leota Hon
John Perry Dunaway
Mobile
Ala
Dunaway
Lamison
Carson Hon
Miss Hon
Alabama
Demonstrating Airships as Weapons of War in France
Grand Villieres France Sept 12 A French army with new aviation auxiliary began a practical demonstration of what a hostile force could do if it landed on the southern coast of the British Channel The maneuvers occur on the Plain of Picardy with eighty thousand troops divided into opposing armies
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Grand Villieres
France
Picardy
Military action plans with air support and reconnaissance
The invading force is led by General Picquari formerly minister of war, opposing forces under General Meunier. Aircraft fear interference from aeroplanes, so operations limit testing to speed delivery and reconnaissance. Dirigible balloons carry wireless apparatus for communications.
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Picquari
Army of Defense
Meunier
Sprinkling Tax Due Notice At City Hall
Sprinkling tax now due payable at the City Hall Clerk's office. 571f. J. W. Bennett, Supervisor.
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J. W. Bennett
Band of Brigands Rob Steamship Off Harbin Coast
A band of brigands disguised as passengers robs a Russian steamer south of Harbin Manchuria. In the attack the ship owners two Russians are killed and many Chinese crew and passengers are wounded. A gunboat has been sent to pursue the attackers.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Battle at Ely gambling resort leaves one dead
In Ely Nevada five robbers held up the Southern Club gambling hall. A pitched battle with employees erupted after Clyde Tilford resisted surrendering funds and fired. One dealer was fatally shot and two others were wounded. Robbers escaped with about a thousand dollars.
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Reno
Nevada
Southern Club
Ely
Clyde Tilford
Elks Regular Meeting Notice Roswell Lodge 969
Elks Tuesday Night meeting announced for Roswell Lodge No 969 to open promptly at 12:30 AM. Ballot and initiation for Fred C Hunt E R planned.
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Elks
Roswell Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
Fred C. Hunt
E. R
For Sale A Fine Shetland Mare and Harness Outfit
A five year old 425 pound Shetland mare with harness saddle blanket bridle halter whip and a hand cart and parasol. Brand new unused ten days cost owner 371 dollars cash. Immediate sale possible. Contact A W Bikker at 438 or residence 108 North Pennsylvania. Outfit viewable at City Livery Stable.
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A. W. Bikker
North
Pennsylvania
Cholera Situation in Naples Grows Serious
Paris report Sept 12 states Naples records twelve new cholera cases and eight deaths yesterday. Authorities scramble to contain spread as public health concerns rise.
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Naples
Paris
France
O P Wilson Leaves for Prospecting Trip with Raton Team
O P Wilson departed yesterday morning for a prospecting trip to Raton New Mexico joining the Raton baseball team. He may relocate to the Gate City.
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O. P. Wilson
Raton, N. M
Raton
Gate City
Elections Held Today in Maine and Washington Primaries
In Maine a biennial election drew good turnout with Governor Bert M. Fernald defending his seat against Democrat Fred Plaisted. In Washington a primary selects U.S. senators and Congress members with several races in the First and Second districts, and Republicans and Democrats naming their nominees.
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Portland
Maine
Bert M. Fernald
Haso
Fred Plaisted
Augusta
Arizona Votes on Delegates for Constitutional Convention
Arizona holds an election to select 52 delegates to a constitutional convention. The contest is party line with Republicans and Democrats in most counties, Laborites backing candidates in several counties. Each party claims a majority, Democrats favor initiative and referendum with recall, Republicans oppose fearing federal rejection and possible delay of statehood.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Taft
Congress
Arkansas Voters Decide State Officers and Referendum
Arkansas voters cast ballots on state officers and the constitution amendment initiative today. Campaigning in favor of the amendment has been led by William Jennings Bryan across the state for five days. Governor candidates are Banaghy for Democrats Rowland for Republicans and Hogan for Socialists.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Wm. J. Bryan
George W. Banaghy
Ren I. Rowland
Daniel Hogan
Arizona Constitutional Election Shapes State’s Progressive Path
Phoenix on September 12 reports a territorial vote to elect delegates to a constitutional convention for Arizona. The outcome will decide if the state adopts a progressive charter with measures like initiative and referendum, bank deposit guarantees, universal suffrage, eight hour workday, direct primary, and secret ballot. Labor groups support delegates backing these planks.
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Phoenix
Arizona
United States
California Democrats Convene to Ratify Bell Ticket
Stockton California September 12 ratification of the Bell state ticket and adoption of a platform of principles are the principal business before the California Democratic state convention opened here today.
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Stockton
Calif
Bell
California
Maine general election signals closest race in years
Augusta Maine Sept 12 Early reports from Maine state elections indicate a tight race. Gov Bert Fernald Republican nominee for a second term claims he is certain of election by a safe margin.
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Augusta
Maine
Bert M. Fernald
Prohibitionists Launch Campaign Anniversary
Pittsburg Pennsylvania September 12 Prohibitionists begin their campaign on the anniversary of the National Prohibition party organization.
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Pittsburg
National Prohibition Party
Market Notes From St Louis Wool Market Sep 12
Wool market report from St Louis Sept 12 notes steady territory and western mediums with prices 18 to 23 cents for medium grades and 17 to 20 cents for finer grades. Overall prices show modest firming amid steady demand.
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St. Louis
Primary Tomorrow in New Jersey
Trenton Sept. 12 The New Jersey primary contest features the first test of the new law letting people choose a U S senator Former Governor Stokes and Murphy as Regulars and Congressman Fowler for New Ideas compete in the northern to central area Senator Kean seeks reelection but did not submit his candidacy to the people.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
U. S
Stokes
Murphy
Fowler
Kean
Falling Rock in Erie Tunnel Causes Deadly Toll
Jersey City N J Sept 12 Twelve deaths have now resulted from the fall of rock at the west end of the old Erie tunnel in Jersey City yesterday the twelfth victim dying this morning Ten other workmen are recovering from injuries.
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Jersey City
N. J
Erie Tunnel
Taft Attends Funeral for Solicitor General Bowers
President Taft traveled to Boston to attend the funeral of Solicitor General Lloyd W. Bowers. He planned to return to Beverly immediately after services.
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Taft
Bowers
Boston
Mass
Lloyd W. Bowers
Beverly
New Divison Forming in Pecos Valley Division
Railroad circles report a new division to be established in the Pecos Valley on the Santa Fe. It will center at Clovis and cover the line from Clovis to Belen and Pecos Texas. D Elliott to be superintendent and James Carder trainmaster. The division to take effect by the 15th of this month.
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Pecos Valley
Santa Fe
Amarillo
Clovis
Belen
Pecos
Texas
D. Elliott
James Carder
Mont
Wanted girl for general house work notice
Miss Lavinia Currie arrived Saturday evening to visit for two or three months with her brother Rev A B Currie pastor of the Southern Presbyterian church. She came from Hattiesburg Va.
Roswell Weather Report Notes Heat and Clear Skies
Local Report from Roswell New Mexico for Sept 12 shows a max 95 min 56 mean 76 with no precipitation. Wind from two miles south and clear conditions. compares to last year and 15 year records with forecast of generally fair tonight and Tuesday.
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Roswell
N. M
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City Livery Stable
M. E. Church
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Seattle
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James M. Ashton
Tacoma
Thomas Burke
Miles Poindexter
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George F. Cotterill
Patrick Byrne
Fred W.plaisted
Asner C Hinds
Walking Encyclopedia
Thomas B. Reed
William M. Pennell
Hinds
John P Swasy
Dan McGillicuddy
Lewiston
Frank E. Guernsey
Edwin C. Burleigh
Democrats
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Erie
S. Richardson
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