Printers and Mattress Makers Have Troubles
Albany reports end of a week long eight hour day strike as all employers sign an agreement effective January 1. Injunction granted in Springfield to stop strike-breakers at Crowell publishing plant amid clashes. New York sees a mattress makers strike for ten percent wage rise affecting 45 shops and 500 workers. Chicago group seeks congress funding for a study on women in work and home life in competition with men. National Federation of Women’s Clubs pushes for a federal report. Injury toll from road accident near Sparks grows. Mrs Isabella Phillips of Stony Point Texas is among the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Oneeek
Springfield
Crowellblishing Company
Chicago
Chicagorades Union Club
Congress
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
Isabella Phillips
Stony Point
Texas
Naval Armistice Talks Open As Japanese Meet Russians
Gunshu Pass Sept 20 Rear Admiral Jessen left Vladivostock Sept 6 with the armored cruiser Russia accompanied by the cruiser Bogatyr and two torpedo boat destroyers to meet Vice Admiral Kamimura the Japanese commander and conclude naval armistice.
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Gunshu Pass
Adiral Jessen
Vladivostock
Russi
Bogatyrnd
Kamimura
Object to Assessments Seeks Injunction Against Rate Rise
New York September 20. At a meeting the executive committee appointed representatives of the subordinate councils and decided to proceed to restrain enforcement of increased assessments enacted by the supreme council to take effect October 1. The application for an injunction will be filed in the United States Court of the Massachusetts district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Sueme Council
United Sates
Mississippi Flood Crest Reached. Recission Expected
The Mississippi flood tide near St Louis and St Charles has roughly reached its crest and danger remains low. Water is expected to recede tonight. The Missouri bottoms for 22 miles are submerged two miles wide affecting crops and driving about 150 families from homes.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
St. Charles de Missouri
Wreck in Nevada Kills One and Injures Twenty Five
A head on collision between two freight trains nine miles west of Beowana, Nevada, left Geo. Ware dead and twenty five others injured. The crash triggered a rear end collision of two passenger trains as crews rushed to stop the trains after orders were ignored. Medical teams and supplies were dispatched to the scene promptly.
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Reno
Nev
Geo. Wareman
Southern Pacific
Beowane
Insurance Case Reveals Losses in New York Life Funds
Testimony before the legislative investigating committee discloses that $235000 paid to Andrew A. Hamilton in Albany has unclear use. McCall, NY Life president, says checks were drawn without finance committee approval and explains the vouchers and real estate payments while denying misusing funds for influence. Bryan family to tour world next year.
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New York Life
McCall
Gold Standard
Republican Party
New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Co
Legislative Investigation Committee
Jerome
Finance Committee
Andrew A. Hamilton
Albany
Hamilton
Funeral of Elbert J. King in Butte Montana
The funeral for Elbert J. King, who died after falling from a trestle near Butte, Montana, was held Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the Baptist church. Rev. H F Vermillion delivered a consoling sermon. A large crowd attended and the procession moved to South Side Cemetery for burial.
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Elbert J. King
Butte
Mont
Baptist Church
H. F. Vermillion
South Side
Dr Thomas Barnardo Dies In London After Short Illness
London mourns as Dr. Thomas J. Barnardo founder and director of charitable institutions that rescued and trained over 55,000 orphan waifs dies after a brief illness.
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London
Thomas J. Barnardo
Redmen gather to reorganize Roswell lodge this Thursday
A. J. Charette Great Deputy Sa chem of Texas and Leon S. Godchaux Great Sachem of New Mexico will visit Roswell Thursday night to reorganize the Redmen. All Pecos Valley Redmen urged to report to G. A. Friedenbloom Great Senior Sagamor at 214 North Main Parlor Barber Shop.
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A. J. Charette
Improved Order of Redmen
Texas
Leon S. Godchaux
New Mexico
Roswell
Pecos Valley
G. A. Friedenbloom
Sagamor
N. Main
Oratorio Friday Night In Roswell Draws Children’s Aid
An Oratorio Friday night promises a music stimulus to the children, described as an opportunity unseen before in Roswell. Reserved seats are on sale at Kinsinger's and Payton's drug stores for 35 cents.
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Roswell
Kinsinger’s
Payton
Roswell Cannery Proceeds After Tomato Shortfall
The Roswell Canning Company reports a trial run produced satisfactory tomato products but a lean bin prevented a full day’s work. Management awaits fresh tomatoes and hopes to resume operations Thursday this week.
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Roswell Canning Company
Yater Family Visiting Roswell May Seek Home
J M Yater and his daughter arrived from Cleburne Texas and are staying with Dr C M Yater. They may settle in Roswell, awaiting a permanent home decision.
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J. M. Yater
Cleburne, Tex
C. M. Yater
Roswell
Mrs Crozier and Ada Lee Visit Artesia for Shopping
Mrs D. W. Crozier and her daughter Miss Ada Lee traveled from Hageman to spend the day shopping in Artesia. C. J. Hussey, a Beaumont capitalist involved in the planned electric light and ice plant project at Artesia, arrived this morning on business.
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D. W. Crozier
Ada Lee
Hagerman
C. J. Hussey
Beaumont
Artesia
Jaffa Prager store trip noted in city item
Jaffa Prager store point was visited by J T Watson who returned this morning from a business trip to many points south. A display line of Japanese china arrived today at Payton Drug Co located at 7312.
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China
The
Payton Drug Co
J. T. Watson
Paul Gurney Returns From Northwest Business Trip
Paul Gurney came in last night from Torrance on the automobile after a business trip to points northwest.
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Paul Gurney
Points Northwest
Torrance
Local visitors from Artesia and Dayton spend days in Roswell
Mrs Nora Ratliff traveled from Artesia to Roswell for a couple of days. W F Brown a Dexter merchant visited Roswell for business. C D Cleveland and F E Gesler came from Artesia to spend the day. C J Snyder arrived from Dayton to handle business interests for several days. Mrs FE Stearns returned home to Amarillo after a three day visit with Louis Bledsoe's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Ratliff
Artesia
W. F. Brown
Dexter Merchant
Roswell
C. D. Cleveland
FE. R. Gesler
C. J. Snyder
Dayton
F.E. Stearns
Amarillo
Louis Bledsoe
True Returns From Business Trip
G. L. True arrived home this morning after a brief business trip down the road.
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G. L. True
John H. McKinstry Leaves for Amarillo This Morning
John H. McKinstry departed this morning for Amarillo in what appears to be a routine travel move. No further details were provided about the目的 or duration of the trip.
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John H. McKinstry
Amarillo
Wool sales rise in London ahead of Pecos wool season
A London wool sale opening shows a five percent advance with large attendance. A. J. Hill of Roswell maintains ties with foreign markets, reporting the overseas demand as wool growers in the Pecos Valley prepare for shearings. In St Louis the wool market stays steady with territory and western mediums at 28 to 30, fine medium 22 to 26, and fine 18 to 20.
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A. J. Hill
London
New York
Roswell
N. M
C. G
Pecos Valley
St. Louis
Death of Mrs Tigner in Roswell at 25
Mrs. R. M. Tigner aged about 25 died at 12:30 today at the home of her husband on Second street and Missouri avenue after an illness from yesterday afternoon when she was suddenly stricken with heart failure superinduced by tuberculosis. The remains will be shipped to Farnhamville Iowa for funeral and burial. Mrs. Tigner had moved to Roswell two years ago for health and made many friends. Her mother and sister Miss Daisy Babcock were at her bedside. Mr. Tigner has been a prescription clerk at Pecos Valley Drug Company for two years.
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R. M. Tigner
Second Street
Missouri Avenue
Farnhamville
Tigner
Roswell
Mr. Tigner
Oratorio at Presbyterian Church Promises Best Musical Treat
The Oratorio to be given at the Presbyterian church Friday night promises to be the best musical treat of the year. Reserved seats on sale at Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co. and Payton Drug Store for 35 cents.
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Presbyterian Church
Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co
Payton Drug Store
Government Sends Fish From Meredosia Hatchery
G C Leach, distributing agent for the Government fish hatchery at Meredosia Illinois, arrived by afternoon train and proceeded south. He was met by W S Prager who received a hundred fine black bass to stock the Bottomless lakes and C W Haynes who received a large consignment of carp for his lake northwest of town. The commissioner left his car at Wichita and is distributing fish to points southwest in cans. The government uses this method to stock lakes and streams with fish.
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G C. Leach
Meredosia
Ill
Points South
W. S. Prager
C. W. Haynes
Wichita
Oil price rise in Pittsburgh three-cent jump
In Pittsburg on September 19, Standard Oil raised prices for all crude grades except Raglan. The three-cent increase applied to higher grades, while the lower grades rose two cents, marking the third rise in two weeks.
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Pittsburg
Raglan
Standard Oil Company
Roswell Club Endorses Advertising Car for Valley Exhibit
The Roswell Commercial Club endorses the advertising car recently prepared by Rev. A Foltz as an endorsement of any exhibit car promoting the Valley. The club states it had no role in preparing the car collecting the exhibits or managing the venture.
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Roswell
Walton Photographer Serves Portraits For All Kinds
Mrs W W Elliott came up from Dexter this morning while H E Hull a driller from Artesia visited yesterday and today for business at the Walton studio.
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W. W. Elliott
Dexter
H. E. Hull
Artesia
Prison Attack Unlocks Political Prisoners in Riga
Riga, Russia, Sept 20. Central prison suffered a night raid freeing two prisoners who led political agitation. Two keepers and a policeman were killed and several police wounded.
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Riga
Russia
License Revocation for Steamer Captain over Aid Refusal
The Department of Commerce and Labor revoked the license of the captain of the steamer Oteri, formerly with United Fruit, for allegedly refusing to assist the President’s yacht Sylph when it was disabled off North Carolina on April 12. The captain had previously carried Mrs. Roosevelt to Florida.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce and Labor
Oteri
United Fruit Company
West Indies
Baltimore
Sylph
North Carolina
Mississippi River Flood Fears Crest Near Line
St. Louis report notes the Mississippi at 27.03 feet on September 19 with a 14 foot rise in 24 hours. River men doubt crest will exceed the danger line, as workers move merchandise from levees to safety amid ongoing flood.
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St. Louis
Thief returns jewels from Mrs Baker home
A jewel case and contents valued at hundreds of dollars were taken from Mrs C A Baker’s home. After a search failed to locate them, the missing case and jewels were found the next morning in a conspicuous spot at the rear of the residence. The motive remains unclear.
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C. A. Baker
Reformers in Convention Nominate Against Republicans
In Philadelphia on September 20 the Civic party held a convention to nominate reform candidates to oppose the Republican nominees. The party stated its picks would be endorsed by the Democratic convention later that night. City Chair-
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Philadelphia
The
Civic Party
Exqui site line of Japanese China referenced
The Peyton Drug Co. and Elks club hosted an initiation event last night for H. R. Mor row Dr. W. T. Joyner J. A. Graham H. W. Stevens Edgar Caffee and Supt Stover of the Electric Light Co Ten candidates were to be initiated across the sand but four were out of town The initiation will occur at the next regular meeting next Tuesday night
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The
Elks
H. R. Morrow
J. A. Graham
H. W. Stevens
Edgar Caffee
Supt. Stover
Electric Light Company
Court adjourns in Eddy County district term at Carlsbad
The September term of district court in Eddy county was adjourned at Carlsbad last night. Judge Wm. H. Pope passed through Roswell this morning en route to Portales and will return tomorrow. Clerk C. M. Bird will be detained at Carlsbad until tomorrow.
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Eddy County
Carlsbad
Wm. H. Pope
Roswell
Portales
C. M. Bird
Program of Oratorio at Presbyterian Church Friday Night
The Presbyterian church will render an oratorio Friday at 7 45 with ample time afterward for social events. The notice notes a pleasant evening with a full program and opportunities for post concert gatherings.
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Presbyterian Church
Nisbet Family Heads to Missouri for Two Months
Mrs. A. J. Nisbet and her daughter Miss Phyllis depart for Missouri. Phyllis will enroll at Missouri State Normal in Warrensburg for the winter term, while Mrs. Nisbet visits La Grange Princeville and other Southern Illinois towns to stay two months.
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A. J. Nisbet
Phyllis
Missouri
Miss Phylis
Missouri State Normal
Warrensburg
Nisbet
la Grange
Princeville
Ilinois
Reserved seats for the Oratorio on sale at local druggists
Dr A M King returned Monday to Lake Arthur after a few days with relatives here. He could not attend his brother's funeral held yesterday due to important matters at home.
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A. M. King
Lake Arthur
Kinfolk Attend Funeral of Elbert King in Artesia
Mrs. C. R. Echols arrived home in Artesia and her brother Ernest King returned to Hagerman after attending the funeral of the late Elbert King.
Ennis Women Visit Ennis and Roswell Club Postponement
Mrs J W Cunningham and Mrs Z T Cunningham of Ennis Texas recently visited, departing for Lakewood. A dance and reception at Roswell Commercial Club was postponed to Wednesday night next week. Mrs M S Watkins traveled to Artesia for a two day visit with Mrs Bevy Benson.
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J. W. Cunningham
Z. T. Cunningham
Ennis
Texas
Lakewood
Roswell
Roswell Weather Summary for Sept 20
The Weather Bureau in Roswell New Mexico reports maximum 78 minimum 48 and mean 63 with no precipitation. Winds from the south at 2 miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with stationary temperatures, and warmer conditions in the northern portion of the state.
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Roswell
N. M
New Mexico
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Mattress Makers Union
Women
Sparks
Rear Admiral
Jessen
Admiral Kamimura
Mississippi
Nevada
Sions
Mr. McCall
Ing
Ham
Ilton
McCall de
N. Y. Life Co
Hughes
Elm Street
John N. Golding
Andrew A. Ham
William J. Bryant
Lincoln, Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
William
Grace
San Francisco
Japan
Honolulu
Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
India
Europe
Mr. Bryan
Elbert King
Pecos Valley Drug Company
Man Edwards
John Weaver
Wilson H. Brown
J. M. Jerman
Rudolph Blankenburg
E. A. Anderson
Court of Common Pleas
Craig Biddle
Orphans’ Court
Morris Dallett
Fish
Club
Walton
Peyton Drug Co
U. 8 Weather Bureau
M. Wright
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