Taft In His Own State At Ohio River Exposition
President Taft spent the day at the Ohio Valley Exposition grounds in Cincinnati and delivered an address at Music Hall. He spoke on Ohio River improvements, noting costs near sixty three million dollars for fifty four locks and dams and the plan to finish all dams in twelve years. He urged forming a board of engineers to prioritize projects and curb pork barrel practices.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Taft
Exposition Grounds
Music Hall
Ohio River
Army
Board of Engineers
Congress
Strauss abandons Russia visit over passport issue
Dispatches report American Ambassador Oscar Strauss in Constantinople refused a Russian passport, canceling plans for a Russia visit. Strauss left Constantinople September 3 for the United States. Earlier, St Petersburg dispatches said the Russian interior minister issued an order allowing diplomats who are Jewish to visit Moscow.
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London
Constantinople
Oscar Strauss
Turkey
Russia
Amabassador Strauss
United States
St. Petersburg
Roswell Plant Open House Invitation
The Roswell Telephone & Manufacturing Co extends a public invitation to visit its new telephone plant at 209 W. 3rd St on Thursday Sept 22 from 1 p m to 5 p m and 7 9 p m Experienced employees will explain the system at various plant areas Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent Refreshments will be served.
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Roswell Telephone & Manufacturing Co
W. 3Rd St
Roswell
Plot to Kill Japanese Emperor Sparks Outcry
Tokyo reports a sensational publication in the Hachi Shimbun detailing an alleged plot by Japanese subjects to assassinate Emperor Matsuhito. The conspirators are under arrest and face death sentences after trials before a special secretary, marking a historic breach of royal security.
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Tokio
Japan
Matsuhito
Hachi Shimbun
Ballinger Denies Resignations In West Tour
Secretary Ballinger rejects rumors of resignation after a Denver banquet. He tells reporters the claims of a split with the President are unfounded and declares he has no intention of quitting. He says public chatter is mere buncombe and vows to stay in the West.
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Ballinger
Denver
Colo
Washington
Buncombe
Chamber of Commerce
Roswell Boys Trip to Albuquerque Under Guard Review
The Roswell unit travels with the New Mexico National Guard en route to Albuquerque. A review for Governor Mills is the first notable event in their journey, outlining the broader trip itinerary and duties.
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Roswell Boys
Atalcadero
E. A. Lohman
New Mexico National Guard
Wm. J. Mills
Albuquerque
Roswell
Boys in Blue Parade Review in Atlantic City
Veterans from forty four states parade through Atlantic City under ideal weather as Commander-in-Chief Van Zant reviews the ranks. Vice President Sherman and retired Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles stand nearby as crowds cheer the aging army.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Union
van Zant
Sherman
Nelson A. Miles
Crippen and Le Neve Held for Trial in Belle Elmore Case
London police court orders Dr Hawley Crippen and Ethel Clare Le Neve to stand trial for the murder of Belle Elmore. Crowds jeer Le Neve at Jay Street court as prosecutors reveal Crippen sought funds before Belle Elmore’s disappearance.
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London
Hawley Crippen
Ethel Clare le Neve
Belle Elmore
Eng
Jay Street
Miss le Neve
Crippen
Terrorists Plot Discovered in Moscow
Moscow on Thursday reported the seizure of two bombs and the arrest of twelve anarchists and communists. The investigation reached neighboring towns with thirty more suspects taken. A bomb factory at Briensk was found and seized with anarchist papers and The Stormy Petrel periodical. The plot’s objective remains undisclosed.
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Moscow
Briensk
Insurgent Wins and Roosevelts Face Setbacks Statewide
Minnesota renominates James A. Tawney in a strong insurgent showing as Sydney Anderson leads in early returns. New York confirms Sherman’s defeat in his home district signaling Progressive gains amid tied party factions. Colorado GOP fights over initiative and referendum shaping governor nominees amid platform debates. A separate note covers boxing talk where Johnson delays funding Langford in a wager dispute.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
James A. Tawney
Sidney Anderson
Tawney
Anderson
F. C. Stevens
Roosevelt
H. T Halbert
Change Sweeps New York Chinatown With Reforms
A wave of cultural change hits Manhattan's Chinatown as a Christian mission replaces a theater and merchants abandon traditional dress. The Joss House at Mott Street faces demolition to make way for Chinese public school classes, with idols to be destroyed as part of wider reforms including banning opium dens and removing gambling houses.
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New York
Chinatown
Mott Street
Chinese Public Chamber
Jealous Lover Fatally Slays Sweetheart Then Kills Self
A police force member fatally shot his sweetheart Jennie Catalina and then committed suicide. He fired at the young woman in the face, she died six hours later. The husband, Mrs. New of Roswell, says the story differs with telegrams from relatives.
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Jennie Catalina
New
Roswell
Mrs. New
Miss Oldham
C. A. Oldham
Union Avenue
West Second Street
Sprinkling Tax Due Notice Issued by City Clerk
Sprinkling tax now due must be paid at City Hall in the Clerk's office. J. W. Bennett is listed as Supervisor.
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J. W. Bennett
Scott New Personal Crisis Reported
Globe Arizona dispatch notes Scott New, once a Roswell resident, facing a personal crisis as reported by El Paso Herald. The item references Scott New and mentions former Douglas members in relation to the Roswell period years ago.
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el Paso
Kansas City Stock Market Report Sees Mixed Livestock Gains
Cattle receipts reach 12,000 with 1,500 southern. market rises up to ten cents. Prices include native steers 5.00 to 8.00, southern cows 2.70 to 4.00, western steers 4.50 to 7.10, calves 4.00 to 8.50. Hog receipts 5,000. market 10 cents lower. bulk 8.99 to 9.25. Sheep receipts 15,000. market steady. muttons 4.00 to 4.60, lambs 6.00 to 7.00.
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Kansas City
Guy W Thaxter to Wed in Kansas City Today
The Kansas City Star notes the marriage of Miss Hedwig Berger to Mr. Guy W. Thaxter of Roswell New Mexico is set for Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock at the bride s home 3410 Wyandotte Street Immediate relatives and a few close friends will attend Thaxter is a young civil engineer with W A Wilson prior to the ceremony
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Hedwig Berger
Guy W. Thaxter
Roswell
N. M
Wyandotte Street
Thaxter
W. A. Wilson
Fog Grounds Alps Flight Attempt Over Simplon Pass
Brig Switzerland September 21 fog prevents high altitude flight over the Alps. Aviators wait for clear weather before attempting the flight over the Simplon Pass to Milan Italy.
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Brig
Switzerland
Altho
Alps
Simplon Pass
Milan
Italy
Wool Markets Steady In St Louis Report
Wool prices in St Louis on Sept 21 show steady trends with territory and western med iums at 18 to 23 for fine mediums and 17 to 20 for fine, 14 to 17 for best quality.
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St. Louis
One Tie Race at the Fair Grounds
A single race was held at the fair grounds yesterday as others were scratched. Wollie Musgrave’s white horse and Mills’ brown colt tied in 21.5 seconds for 350 yards, with the plan for a full tie not to be run off. About a hundred spectators and some stake money noted.
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Fair Grounds
Wollie Musgrave
Fresh Fish United States Market News
Thomas Gallagher traveling freight and passenger agent for the Pecos Valley Lines arrived from Amarillo last night and departed today for Carlsbad and Pecos.
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Thomas Gallagher
Fght & Passenger
Pecos Valley Lines
Amarillo
Carlsbad
Pecos
Reed and Dent Inspect Hondo Project
W M Reed Supervising Engineer and P W Dent of the U S Reclamation Service visited the Hondo project with Chas A May Carlsbad officer in charge. Reed noted water in the reservoir and irrigation progress achieved in recent weeks.
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W. M. Reed
P. W. Dent
U. S. Reclamation Service
el Paso
Mr. Reed
Chas. A. May
Carlsbad
Hondo Project
Reed
Hondo
Elk Club Dance Honors Miss Aline St Joan
A large crowd attended the informal dance at the Elk Club last night in Mobile honoring Miss Aline St. Joan. Four-piece orchestra provided music and the cool night encouraged lively dancing among about fifteen to twenty couples.
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Elk Club
Aline St. Joan
Mobile
Ala
Dexter man aids son in law establish Roswell ranch
R. J. Bloomfield of Dexter arrived to help Ish Shields start a new horse ranch eight to nine miles west of Roswell. Shields and I. B. Rose have leased 2000 acres of fine gramma grass. A wind mill two mowers and two rakes were sent out as initial equipment. The grass growth promises fine prairie hay.
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R. J. Bloomfield
Dexter
Ish Shields
Roswell
Shields
I. B. Rose
Johnson Refuses To Put Up Forfeit With Langford
Boston September 21 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion today refused to post a forfeit in a dispute with Langford Johnson would not submit to an agreed stake or terms of settlement in their title challenge setting the stage for a possible rematch and ongoing dispute between the two boxers.
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Sam Langford
Boston
Johnson
Langford
Jack Johnson
Clarence Hinkle Breaks Arm in Auto Incident
Eight year old Clarence Hinkle suffered a bad break to the forearm above the wrist after losing balance while alighting from a moving auto near his father James F Hinkle’s home on Missouri avenue at about six oclock yesterday evening.
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Clarence Hinkle
James F Hinkle
Missouri Avenue
Hagerman visitors travel by auto yesterday
J. N. Hinkle R. S. Elliott and W. A Vickers came up from Hagerman by auto yesterday for a short visit.
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J. N. Hinkle
R. S. Elliott
W. A Vickers
Hagerman
Auto
Indian Agent James A. Carrol Visits Mescalero Friends
James A. Carrol, Indian agent at Mescalero, arrived yesterday to spend a week resting with friends in New Mexico. He is a guest at the Gilkeson.
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James A. Carrol
Mescalero
New Mexico
Gilkeson
Two early fires spark Roswell fire bug rumors
Two early morning fires in Roswell within an hour of each other raise rumors of a fire bug. Mrs. Stribling saved her calf by freeing it from a barn briefly fueled by a gasoline spill. A Monarch Grocery warehouse fire followed, ruinous to hay and chattels, with insurance covering stock losses.
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Roswell
C. L. Stribling
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sam Henry
Monarch Grocery
Main
First Streets
Joan Holder
Monarch
The
Gaulleur Estate
Reinforced Concrete Bungalows Rising on East Third Street
Water connections completed today for two reinforced concrete modern bungalows on east Third street to be owned by W. J. Irwin and E. L. Bedell. Each four rooms with modern conveniences. Two more houses for James R. Irwin planned north of Spring River on North Kentucky Ave. Neat attractive and substantial construction expected.
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East Third Street
W. J. Irwin
E. L. Bedell
James R. Irwin
Spring River
North Kentucky Ave
Train collision near Kingsland leaves dozens dead
In Kingsland eighteen miles south of Fort Wayne two trains collided on the Wabash Valley line. Thirty to forty people were killed and many injured as a south bound limited struck a north bound local train. Further reports increased death toll to thirty nine or forty.
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Atascadero
California
W. C. Porterfield
Robert Smart
S. A. Milliken
C. F. Beeson
E. A. Lohman
Albuquerque
Los Angeles
Milliken
Smart
California Limited
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Fort Wayne & Blufftown
Wabasa Valley Traction
Kingsland
Mrs Swift Returns From Two Month Visit At Blacktower
Mrs Swift has returned from a two month visit with friends at Blacktower.
Roswell Weather Report Sees Clear Skies and Warm Day
Local Roswell report shows a 90 degree high and 55 degree low with a mean of 72. Precipitation is zero and wind from the north at four miles per hour. Forecaster predicts fair conditions tonight and Thursday.
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Roswell
N. M
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Santa Fe
Scott New
Guy Thaxter
Kansas City Star
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