Council approves temporary sheds for contractors at Third Street
City council discussion grants H L Stevens & Co. permission to build fireproof covered temporary sheds as offices and cement storage during Allison building. also approves big building permit and introduces Ordinance No 221 to regulate moving picture theatres. Executive session confirms Moseley as pound master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Stevens & Co
Allison
Third Street
Messrs
Bryant
Whiteman
Anderson
Haymaker
Wyllys
Tomatoes for canning advertisement
E C White offers tomatoes for canning. Phone 286-2 rings. 6813.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C
New Orleans Population Reaches 339075
Washington Sept 17 Census reports New Orleans population at 339075, up 51971 or 18.1 percent since 1900. The surge reflects continued urban growth as the city expands its economic and cultural footprint.
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Washington, D. C
New Orleans
Balloons Show Great Value in War Maneuvers
Grand Villiers France September 17 General Brun France minister of war and the army praise aero planes and dirigible balloons for military maneuvers. Experts say air machines will transform future warfare making troop movements and surprise flank maneuvers highly detectable.
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Grand Villiers
France
General Brun
Petition for dissolution of sugar trust filed next week
Washington D C Sept 17 A petition for the dissolution of the sugar trust will be filed in the United States court at New York probably next week. The action is independent of indictments previously found against the American Sugar Refining Company and some of its officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
French singer seeks Chanler fortune in rights dispute
New York reports lawyer for Mme Lina Cavalieri says she will contest the prenup demanding Robert Winthrop Chanler turn over his entire fortune. The attorney denies any compromise and says Cavalieri will come to enforce her rights.
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New York
W. Russell Osborne
Mme
Lina Cavalieri
Robert Winthrop Chanler
Osborne
Mme. Cavalieri
Fownes Leads Wood In National Amateur Golf Championship
W C Fowns Jr of Oakmont Club Pittsburg led Warren K Wood of Homewood Chicago four up after the first eighteen holes in the national amateur championships at Brookline Mass. Fownes was steady while Wood struggled with wind and erratic putting.
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Brookline
Mass
W. C Fowns, Jr
Oakmont Club
Pittsburg
Warren K Wood
Homewood
Chicago
Woods
Fownes
Hawk Athletes Dash Through Course in Near Perfect Form
The report notes runners moving with nearly flawless technique around the course, highlighting precision, rhythm, and sustained pace. Spectators observed smooth transitions and strong endurance across sections, suggesting potential competitive success in upcoming events.
Father kills three cow boys who killed son at Gila River
A message from Silver City New Mexico reports Jose Montoya shot and killed three cowboys after they killed his son on the Gila River Forest Reserve. Details remain scarce.
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el Paso
Silver City
N. M
Jose Montoya
Gila River Forest Reserve
Milan Flyer Event Promises Alpine Flight Feat
Milan hosts an aviation meeting opening tomorrow with a bold Alps crossing challenge. Competitors vie for prizes of 14000, 4000 and 2000 dollars as they travel 95 miles from Brigue in Switzerland to Milan over peaks above 6000 feet, with no night flying and a 24 hour limit.
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Milan
Italy
Alps
Europe
Brigue
Ririe and Mussenden Move Office to Oklahoma Building
Ririe and Mussenden relocate from 117 West 2nd Street to Rooms 4 and 6 in the Oklahoma Building. The brief notice lists the new suites and continuing business address at the updated location.
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Ririe & Mussenden
West 2Nd St
Oklahoma Building
Blair Fined Fifty Dollars For Giving Away Drink
Frank P. Blair was arrested for violating the prohibition ordinance and appeared before Justice A J Welter. The city proved Blair gave away a drink from his bottle. he paid a $50 fine plus costs and appealed the case. The drink recipient’s name was withheld on officers demand.
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Frank P. Blair
A. J Weler
Blair
Justice Welter
Ashren
Gilbert
De Palma Breaks Mile Auto Record
Syracuse New York September 17 Ralph de Palma broke the world automobile record for a mile on a circular track with a time of 49 15 seconds.
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DE Palma
Syracuse
N. Y
Ralph de Palma
Elkins Businessman Visits for Short Stay
Mat Roerig of Elkins is spending a few days in town on business, staying at a local lodging and meeting with regional colleagues.
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Mat Roerig
Elkins
Roswell Beats Cadets 3–1 In Park Benefit Game
The Amusement Park benefit game drew a small crowd but proved a solid exhibition. Roswell, with Baxter and Kelly, defeated the Cadets of the Military Institute, backed by Newmeyer and Hornbuckle, 3 to 1.
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Amusement Park
Albuquerque
Roswell
Baxter
Kelly
the Military Institute
Newmeyer Ad Hornbuckle
Civil War Bullet Extracted From Major Waugh’s Leg
In Colorado Springs a long embedded minie ball from the 1864 Battle of New Market was removed from Major Robert Waugh of the Union First Virginia Infantry after forty six years. Surgeons say the operation succeeds and Major Waugh will recover.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Robert Waugh
First
Virginia Infantry
New Market
Waugh
The Wool Market Steady in St Louis Trade
The wool market in St Louis Missouri remains steady on September 17. Territory and western mediums bring 18 1/4 to 19 1/2 cents, fine mediums 17 to 20 cents, fine wool 14 to 17 1/2 cents, reflecting stable demand and pricing across categories.
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St. Louis
Sprinkling Tax Notice Issued by City Clerk
Sprinkling tax now due and payable at City Hall in the Clerk's office. Supervisor J. W. Bennett announces the due action.
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J. W. Bennett
Roosevelt rails at bosses in New Nationalism sermon
Theodore Roosevelt defended his New Nationalism at the New York state fair, arguing it reinterprets old moralities for modern problems. He warned against political bosses, urged leaders who persuade by reason, and cited Lincoln and Taft while stressing honesty and a sober, moderate path to national prosperity.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Lincoln
Col. Roosevelt
Supreme Court of the United States
Court
Abraham Lincoln
Taft
Roosevelt
Sprinkling Tax Rush at Roswell City Office
Citizens rushed the Roswell City Clerk office to pay sprinkling taxes and other dues. One man paid his firm tax to January 1 and his sprinkling tax for a year in advance, joking about charging the cost to the mules. The motive and full cause of the rush were not stated.
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George M. Williams
Roswell
Kansas City Live Stock Prices Sees Market Steady to Higher
Cattle receipts about 1000 with 300 southern, market steady to mixed. Native steers 5.00 6.00, southern steers 3.90 5.25, cows 2.90 4.25, stockers 3.25 5.55, calves 4.00 8.00. Hog receipts 1500, market up 5 cents. bulk 9.20 9.50. Sheep receipts 500, muttons 4.00 4.60, lambs 6.25 7.10.
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Kansas City
Mno
Miss Anna Russell Leaves For Kewanee Visit
Miss Anna Russell departs this morning returning to Kewanee Illinois after a week with F A Thelen and family.
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Anna Russell
Kewanee
F. A Thelen and
Presbytery Adjourns After Two Day Session
The El Paso Presbytery of the Southern Presbyterian church adjourned at noon after a two day session. Visiting ministers will attend services tomorrow while two fill the pulpit. Officers were elected and six month reports received. Ten churches reported growth and plans to split the Presbytery into two. Key officers chosen and numerous local clergy attended the meeting.
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el Paso
Southern Presbyterian Church
Home Mission Committee
O G. Jones
Big Springs
James A. Gray
Abilene
Southwest
Presbytery
el Paso Presbytery
Cisco
Texas
Texas Synod
J. P. Wood
Lubbock
Chhosen
A. T. Miller
Pecos
Social World Notes Highlight Local Social Events
Mr and Mrs James E Hamilton hosted about fifteen Baptist young couples at 709 North Pennsylvania Avenue. Mrs C E Harris celebrated her son Altons sixth birthday with games and refreshments. Miss Cecyl Greene hosted six tables of five hundred for Miss Elizabeth Shipley guest from Lawton Okla. Ruby Saunders won the ladies prize and R L Whitehead the gentlemans prize. Cadets from the Military Institute held the first dancing party of the school year at the gym.
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James E. Hamilton
North
Pennsylvania Avenue
C. E. Harris
Alton
Onor
Cecyl Greene
South Spring
Miss Greene
Elizabeth Shipley
Lawton
Okla
Ruby Saunders
R. L. Whitehead
Military Institute
Attempted assassination targets Guadalupe governor
In Pointe a Pitre Guadalupe West Indies on September 17 an attempt was made to kill the Guadalupe governor. Two shots were fired at the governor's carriage where the president of the court and officials rode. no injuries were reported and the assailant fled the scene.
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Pointe A Pitre
Guadalupe
West Indies
Championship Baseball Series Details Set
Chicago reports that a meeting led by Garry Hermann, president of the national commission, will decide the specifics of the world championship series between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia team starting October 16.
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Chicago
Garry Hermann
National Commission
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Opening game set for October 16 in Chicago
It is announced that Americans will not be held for two weeks. The opening game is planned for Sunday October 16 at the National League grounds in Chicago.
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Chicago
Barbers Push Plan for Tonsorial Doctor Degree
Pittsburg September 17 A movement grows among barbers to create tipless barbering and elevate the trade to the degree of Tonsorial Doctor J C Shannessy organizer of the International Barber's Union promotes the plan urging Pennsylvania to adopt the license and degree scheme already in effect in nineteen states.
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Pittsburg
D. T
J. C. Shannessy
International Barber’s Union
Pennsylvania
Schwab to Build Chinese War Fleet, Report Claims
The Call says Charles M. Schwab, Bethlehem Steel president, will meet Prince Tsai Tsun in San Francisco to finalize a deal for building a fleet of warships for China. The Chinese prince is due in port early next week. John A. McGregor, Union Iron Works president, notes China seeks a dozen or more ships.
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San Francisco
Calif
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Tsai Tsun
China
John A. McGregor
Union Iron Works
Baptist Colporter Locates In Roswell
S Y Jackson wife and children moved from Alamogordo to Roswell living at Second street and Missouri avenue. He is one of 66 colporters of the Baptist calred in the United States and represents the American Baptist Publishing Society with a wagon and team selling Bible tracts and organizing Sunday schools. He has worked in the mountain country and will now work in the Pecos Valley.
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S. Y. Jackson
Alamogordo
Roswell
Second Street
Missouri Avenue
Jackson
Baptist Calred
United States
American Baptist Publishing Society
Mountain Country
Pecos Valley
Pow Wow of Baptist Men a Big Success
Forty men from the Baptist church and congregation gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Kemp for an evening of cheer and fellowship. Mrs. Kemp hosted the event, Miss Bess May McClane read to the group, and Dr. W. E. Goodsell gave the main talk on the duty and privilege of the evening service. The event impressed Roswell Baptist men and sparked plans for similar gatherings.
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The
Baptist Church
R. H. Kemp
Bess May McClane
Haynes Burrus
W. E. Goodsell
G. T. Veal
Roswell
Milton G. Lesner Goes to Trinidad Colorado for New Post
Milton G. Lesner departed this morning for Trinidad Colorado where he has secured a new position and will remain indefinitely.
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Milton G. Lesner
Trinidad, Colo
Jewelers Claim Largest Stock Of China In City
Advertisement from L. B. Boelman Jeweler touts the most complete stock of hand painted china and cut glass in the city at 6812 S Li Cateo.
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L. B. Boelner
Patronage policy favors Regulars and Insurgents alike
Washington September 17 indicates a letter from Congress D Norton secretary to the President to unnamed Iowa politicians expresses Taft administration policy. It states departments will follow this stance on patronage toward all Republicans including insurgents and regulars. The letter asserts Regulars and Insurgents look alike to the President.
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Washington, D. C
Cnns
D. Norton
Iowa
Taft
Reverend Van Valkenburg Returns to Roswell
The New Mexico conference at Las Vegas granted the Roswell First Methodist petition and restored pastor Rev. H. Van Valkenburg for another year. He is a strong worker and popular after one year of service in the city.
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New Mexico
Las Vegas
H. van Valkenburg
Roswell
van Valkenburg
Battery A Enjoys Good Time, All Members Well
The Record received a telegram from James R. Irwin sergeant of Battery A reporting the entire battery is having a good time and all members are well. The message was sent from Winslow Arizona about halfway to Atascadero California.
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James R. Irwin
Winslow
Arizona
Atascadero
California
Local Couple Heads South for Winter Trip
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ray departed this morning for a pleasure tour to Fort Worth Mineral Wells and Corpus Christi. They plan to visit their former McKinney Texas home and may travel to Florida, likely remaining away all winter.
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J. R. Ray
Fort Worth
Mineral Wells
Corpus Christi
McKinney
Texas
Florida
Balloon Race for American Championship Set in Indianapolis
Thirteen balloons will start this afternoon in the long distance contest for the American championship and free for all races in Indianapolis Indiana Pilot Joan Berry of St Louis who won last year with University City is among entrants Favorable weather conditions prevail this morning.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joan Berry
St. Louis
University City
Hero of Manila Bay Dies in El Paso
Frank Bertain, honored by congress for Manila Bay heroism, died in El Paso Texas yesterday. He served on Admiral Dewey's flagship Olympia and helped save nearly two hundred lives by hauling a line aboard the sinking Spanish flagship. He received medals from several European nations for bravery.
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Fl Paso
Texas
Frank Bertain
Congress
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Sim
Roswell Weather Summary for Sept 17
U S Weather Bureau local report Roswell New Mexico notes observed 6:00 a m temperature max 92 min 62 mean 72 precipitation 0 0 inches wind 8 miles south cloudy. Compared with last year extremes max 81 min 47 and 15 years ago max 98 min 45. Forecast Generally fair tonight and Sunday.
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Roswell
N. M
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