Powerful Connecticut Battleship Launched in Government Yard
The Connecticut, first government built battleship, was launched at New York yard with Secretary of the Navy and officials in attendance. Built to rival private yard Louisiana, the vessel embodies government shipbuilding prowess and features 16 000 tons displacement, 18 knot speed, Krupp armor, and a主要 battery including twelve seven inch guns and eleven inch side armor.
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New York Navy Yard
Alice B. Welles
Secretary of the Navy
Cor
Mi York
Connecticut
Louisiana
Newport News
Virginia
Muca
Navy Department
Ameri
Distinguished Statesman Nearing Death
A prominent statesman is reported to be gravely ill and nearing death, with officials and close associates awaiting developments. The article notes his long career and the impact of his leadership. No further details on identity or exact timeline are provided in the fragment.
Lady Curzon Bulletins Highlight Fragile State
Bulletin updates from the bedside of the stricken Lady Curzon give encouragement, while notices from the bedside of the famous Senator Hoar indicate possible early dissolution. Worcester, Massachusetts, September 29. Senior Hoar may live through the day, though prognosis is cautious.
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Worcester
Mass
First Woman's Club meets with 103 members in Roswell
The 1904-05 season opening at St. Andrews Hall drew about 55 members and visitors. New president Mrs. C. E. Mason outlined goals for a Carnegie library, fund-raising to erase the library lot debt, and planned entertainments to buy books. Mrs. Earle spoke on Washington, a vocal solo followed, and the meeting adjourned for two weeks.
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Woman's Club
St. Andrew’s Hall
Ciro
Woman’s Club
Roswell Daily Record
Japanese Amend Conscript Law to Expand Army by 200000
The government advances a modified conscription bill increasing the army by about 200000 personnel. Officials argue the expansion strengthens national defense amid regional tensions and ongoing mobilization debates.
Japanese Offensive Advances Near Mukden Amid Epidemic Report
Dispatches note renewed Japanese pressure southeast of Mukden as Da Pass changes hands and Kuropatkin eyes a retreat to rugged territory. An epidemic around Liao Yang decimates troops while Japan expands fighting strength by about 200000 through conscription reform. A Gentry dog and pony show shifts to Albuquerque for six days in October 1913.
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Mukden
St. Petersburg
da Pass
Uropatkin
Japan
Diao Pass
Liao Yang
America
Ta Pass
Hun River
Mitchenko S
Samsonoff
Harbin
da Range
Kuropatkin
New Mexico
Gentry Dog and
Big Flood Expected on Hondo River Near City
James Sutherland of the Diamond A ranch reports the Hondo River a mile wide and three feet deep at the ranch this morning. Authorities forecast the flood reaching the city this afternoon around four. The last major flood was in 1901 when streets were flooded for blocks. The Diamond A ranch lies twenty miles southwest of the city.
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James Sutherland
Hondo
Diamond A Ranch
Bryan kin births in New Orleans a daughter
A New Orleans dispatch reports Mrs William Homer Leavitt former Ruth Bryan daughter of William Jennings Bryan has given birth to a girl in New Orleans. Her husband is a noted portrait artist.
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Chicago
New Orleans
Wm. Homer Leavitt
Ruth Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
New Orelans
West Grand Plains News Notes
West Grand Plains reports a new baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Mayes and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Wyman. Eugene Albritton returns after months away. Grace Albritton improves from illness. Mrs. Bessie Shields visits Texas with children. School starts October 3 taught by Miss Mamie Perkins of Roswell. Mrs. Calhoun visits Roswell. Wyman visits Dexter. Describes good rains, healthy stock, and a social at H. P. Hobson’s with dancing and refreshments. Nellie Jones visits Ora Evans.
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Mrs. Wyman
Kitl
Bessie Shields
Texas
Mamie Perkins
Roswell
H. P. Hobson
E23
Grand Plain
Nellie Jones
Ora Evans
Musicians Wanted for Roswell City Band
Advertisement seeking thirty young men to learn music and join Roswell City Band. Applicants must be permanent residents of Roswell. Report to band practice room in the courthouse on Monday October 3, 1904 at 8:00 p m. Jack Fletcher.
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Roswell
Court House
Faber's Pencils and Tailoring Services at Forsyth Co
Faber's 10c lead pencils offered at Forsyth & Co for 3c each. Made to measure clothing and suits guaranteed to satisfy, from $9.00. Cleaning and repair of ladies and gents clothing available. Room 15 over Jack Porter's store. 792.
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Faber
Forsyth & Co
Jack Porter
Spider and Wasp End Night Watcher Incident
While sitting before the Mescalero Mining Co on Main street W H Lennox was alerted by a boy to a huge spider on his back A wasp then seized the spider and carried it to the awning where it fed on the prey larger than the wasp Lennox says he will never again kill a wasp.
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W. H. Lennox
Mescalero Mining Co
Main Street
Mr. Lennox
Castor Bean Crop Trials At Pecos Valley At Home
Robert Kellahin runs an experimental station in his yard and has raised fine castor beans and squashes. The castor bean is noted as a high paying crop and many believed it could not be grown in the Pecos Valley. The Record invites readers with experience to share communications on the subject.
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Pecos Valley
Dexter
Roswell
Robert Kellahin
Pecos
Fuqua Leaves Roswell for St Louis Home
William H. Fuqua departed Roswell yesterday for St Louis where he will reside. His family plans to follow in a few days. An early Roswell resident since October 20, 1884, he spent twelve years on a farm near the city and came to the area for his wife’s health, which has since recovered.
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William H. Fuqua
St. Louis
Mr. Fuqua
Roswell
Wanted a cook apply at residence of W R Clements
E A Cahoon returned this morning from an extended trip to California.
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W. R. Clements
E. A. Cahoon
California
Forsyth & Co Offers Complete Winter Underwear Stock
Forsyth & Co advertises full winter underwear stock available at cost. Shoppers urged to buy now while supplies last.
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Forsyth & Co
Commercial Orchards Stark Trees at Six Percent
Wyatt Johnson offers long term commercial orchards with trees grown for stability and yield. Investment plans advertise 6 percent interest on funds tied to orchard development and maintenance.
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Stark
Wyatt Johnson
Great bargains in Towels at Forsyth & Co
Forsyth and Co advertise large discounts on towels with special prices for assorted sizes. Customers are urged to visit the shop to take advantage of the limited time sale and compare goods in person.
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Forsyth & Co
Armenian Massacre Report From Constantinople
Constantinople dispatch reports that Ram a village in Armenia was massacred by Kurds yesterday. Details are scarce and the information is unconfirmed.
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Constantinople
Paris
the Temps
Ram<a
Armenia
Tallmadge Company moves on town well project
Dexter J. McKinstry arrived from Roswell and left again to fetch coal casing for the town well. Theo Burr and F. C. Tallmadge traveled to Roswell on business. Charles Tannehill attended to matters here. Rain boosted local farms especially alfalfa. two cars loaded with alfalfa hay by Creighton and Cazier.
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J. McKinstry
Tallmadge Company
Roswell
Theo Burr
F. C. Tallmadge
Mr. Burr
Charles Tannehill
S. E. Waskom Sr
P. P. Clark
O. Creighton
Jerey Cazier
Cement expert James Clair opens Roswell shop
James Clair of Chicago, with fourteen years of experience, locates in Roswell and offers cement work including cement walks described as beauties. Prices are reasonable and orders may be left at The Record office.
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James Clair
Chicago
Roswell
The Famous Bargain Barber Extends Opening Notice
W N Brown opens an independent barber shop at 314 Main Street and invites public patronage. Hours run from 6 59 a m to 8 00 p m with a note rejecting sharing with Mexicans and a formal solicitation of customers.
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Main Street
W. N. Brown
Builders urged to use hollow stone blocks for frames
Hollow stone block comes as a favored building material with offers to supply foundation stone porch columns and steps. Stone makers promise guaranteed stone and invite pricing comparisons for brick construction. Alameda Greenhouse announces fresh bulbs. Roswell Produce advertises cheap pears. Dexter real estate man N. E. Burr was a city visitor yesterday.
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Hondo Stone Mfg. CO
W. G. Skillman
Mgr
E. T. Burr
Dexter
City
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