Aviators Cross Alps in Attempted Milan Flight
Peruvian Geo Cnaver flew from Brig over the Simplon Pass to Domodossola and crashed near Milan while pursuing the twenty thousand dollar prize. American Weyman, who started after Chavez, descended after about four minutes. Chavez was injured, machine wrecked, but not seriously.
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Switzerland
Simplon Pass
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Chavez
Weyman
Milan
Italy
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Caoavez
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Lowest death rate on record in 1909 Census data
Washington D C Sept 23 The death rate in the death registration cities fell to 15 per thousand of estimated population in 1909 the lowest in U S history. 1909 total deaths 732 538 vs 691 574 in 1908 indicating widespread mortality decline and no major epidemics.
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Washington, D. C
United States Census Bureau
Durand
Cressy L. Wilbur
Census Bureau
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Bulletin
United States
England
Wales
London
Train wreck in Denver leaves several dead and injured
Westbound Rock Island No. 27 from Kansas City wrecked near Denver by a cloud burst. Four trainmen killed and reports say two to four passengers dead with others injured. Bridge washed away, engine and mail car in water. telegraph lines down hindering details.
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Denver
Colo
Rock Island Road
Kansas City
Northwest
Kansas
Norton
Wool prices hold steady in early market report
St Louis reports no change in wool, with territory and western mediums at 18 23 cents for fine mediums 17 20 cents, fine 14 17.
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St. Louis
Lorimer Bribery Inquiry Adopts Immediate Testimony
The senatorial sub committee on privileges and elections in Chicago will proceed with testimony on the Lorimer bribery claim rather than delaying till after the November election. The panel will allow counsel for the Chicago Tribune and Lorimer, adjourned to await Senators Bulkeley and Frazier, and asked for the Illinois legislature official record of balloting during Lorimer’s election.
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Chicago
United States
Lorimer
Chicago Tribune
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Frazier
Tennessee
Illinois
Kansas City Market Receipts and Prices Quietly Mixed
Cattle receipts at Kansas City total about 2 000 with 1 000 southern. Market strong for cattle with varied prices from 2.75 to 8.00 for cows and steers and 4.50 to 8.50 for calves. Hog receipts at 2 500 up five cents. bulk sales 8.90 to 9.30 with packers and heavies near 9.00 to 9.40. Sheep receipts 2 000 with lambs 6.00 to 6.80 and wethers 4.00 to 5.40. ewes 3.75 to 4.35.
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Kansas City
Sultan of Sulu May Bump Against Customs
New York on Sept 23 reports the Sultan of Sulu traveling to America with a half million dollars in jewelry may face customs duties. Officials dispute exemptions for goods brought from a U S island possession as the Sultan possibly aims to sell wealth in the United States. George J Smyth warns inspectors may detain him if the question isn t resolved before arrival. Tomatoes for canning White 2862 rings C 7812.
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New York
Sulu
America
Europe
U. S
George J. Smyth
Nere
Sultan
Mr. Smyth
General Brayton Dies in Rhode Island
Providence dispatch reports General Charles R. Brayton a leading Rhode Island Republican and member of the Republican national committee died today in Providence Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island
Providence
R. L
Charles R. Brayton
Rhode Island Republicans
Republican National Committee
Aged Roswell Citizen Josiah Crawford Dies at 85
Josiah Crawford aged 85 died of old age at 10 45 last night at his son B H Crawford’s home 2% miles east of Roswell The funeral is set for 9 30 tomorrow morning at Dilley parlors with Rev Wilson of the Salvation Army in charge Burial will be at South Side cemetery He came to Roswell two years ago from Beaver County Oklahoma where he had lived six years He was born in Georgia spent his youth there and after the Civil War served as a Confederate soldier under General Bell before moving to Texas in 1876
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B. H. Cawford
Roswell
Dilley
Rev. Wilson
Salvation Army
South Side Cemetery
Beaver County
Oklo
Georgia
General Bell
United Confederate Veterans
Texas
Long Life and Family Touched by Loss Remains Active to End
The passage recalls a man who died after a long life with a wife who predeceased him by fourteen years. He left thirteen children, nine sons and four daughters, of whom seven sons and two daughters survive in various locations including Ranger Lake New Mexico Ballinger Texas Conrad Montana and nearby. A life long member of the old school Presbyterian church he joined the Salvation Army in recent years and remained active in his work.
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Ben Bass
Ranger Lake
N. M
Mary Thornton
Ballinger
Texas
Monroe T. Crawford
Conrad, Mont
G. W
R. H
A. J
R. H. Crawford
Old School Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
Fresh oysters and military maneuvers near Camp Atascadero
Report from Camp Atascadero California dated September 23 describes Red troop action attempting to seize an ammunition train escorted by Blue forces. The engagement marks the alliance of National Guard units from Arizona and New Mexico with regulars in field movements for the first time in these maneuvers.
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Camp Atascadero
Calif
Red
National Guard of
Arizona
New Mexico
Baltimore Population Reaches 558 485 After Growth
Census returns show Baltimore grew 9.7 percent in ten years to 558 485, a gain of 49 528. The figure places Baltimore seventh, as Cleveland surpassed it in population according to today’s census.
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Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Cleveland
Mrs E P Lockart Resumes Spanish Classes
Mrs E P Lockart will resume Spanish classes on October 3. She completed a summer course with Prof Theo Ladico, a Spanish teacher based in Los Angeles and Long Beach. For information call phone 92.
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E. P. Lockart
Theo. Ladico
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Roswell Telephone Company Hosts Large Open House
The Roswell Telephone Company held a reception to show its new building and equipment. About 110 visitors came in the afternoon and 450 in the evening, totaling 560. Guests enjoyed prunes, wafers, and cigars, with staff guiding tours and fire alarms demonstrated at 5 and 8 o clock for education.
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Roswell Telephone Company
Mesdames
G. T. McQuillen
Frank Marks
Ruth Mussenden
Prnca
Illinois Conventions Split as Parties Debate Platform
The Illinois Republican convention in Springfield with Governor Deneen as temporary chair praised federal progress and urged party unity to root out corruption while endorsing Taft era policies. East St. Louis Democrats nominated three university trustees as Champ Clark urged a distinct program against Republican tariff influence.
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Springfield
Ill
Deneen
Republican Party
Ilinois
Taft
McKinley
Republican Congressional Committee
Cannon
East St. Louis
State University
Champ Clark
Fifteen Men Wanted for Apple Picking at Roswell
Roswell Produce & Seed Company seeks fifteen non smoker men for apple picking work at the 7312 location. Apply in person to join the team and start immediately.
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Roswell Produce & Seed Company
rupture between Colombia and Venezuela sparks diplomatic move
Bogota reports a rupture with Venezuela after the Venezuelan government ordered its legation members to leave Bogota and await instructions in Panama. The details of the dispute remain unclear.
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Bogota
Colombia
Venezuela
Panama
Sprinkling Tax Notice Due at City Hall
Sprinkling tax now due payable at City Hall Clerk's office. 571f. J. W. Bennett supervisor. Good driving horses at City Livery.
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J. W. Bennett
City
Roswell Weather Report September 23 Forecast
Roswell New Mexico observed at 6 a m with a high of 92 and a low of 64 a mean 78 with 6 precipitation. Wind from the south at 3 miles per hour and cloudy conditions. Compared to last year a high of 76 and low of 43. 15 years ago 96 and 39. Tonight and Saturday generally fair.
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Roswell
N. M
Dir. S
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