Roswell Club seeks freight-rate cuts from Pecos Valley rail lines
The Roswell Commercial Club plans a peaceful petition to Traffic Manager D L Myers to reduce interstate freight rates into the Pecos Valley. If ignored, a new suit before the Interstate Commerce Commission will target all shipments. The club cites apparent rate evasions by the railroad and aims to correct oversights to secure lower costs for Roswell and other localities.
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Amarillo
D. L. Myers
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Galveston
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War Department Orders Published Parade at Roswell Military Institute
The Roswell community witnessed a parade at the New Mexico Military Institute with Colonel James W. Willson announcing General Orders from the War Department. Orders cover color guards, the National Anthem, flag protocol, and decorum for civilians during military ceremonies.
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WAR Department
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell, New Mexico
James W. Willson
Mrs. Boone Dies After Illness in Johnson County
Mrs. Boone wife of Thomas Boone died after years of illness at her home on West Hill. She came from Johnson Missouri seeking care, aged about 1 years. She was married in Indian Territory. Five children survive. Funeral services were held this afternoon with Elder C. C. officiating. Burial followed at South Side cemetery.
Local Ads and Political Dissent Highlighting Territory Tensions
A garbled mix of ads for 6 lb electrics discounted ten percent and a piano sale at Pecos Valley Music Co. sits alongside fragmented political feedback about ex Governor Hagerman and Republican views in the Territory. The clipping also mentions jewelers in Liner, a fuel delivery note, and travel notices between Lake Arthur and Tyler, Texas.
City Council Considers 920000 Borrowing for Improvements
The city council weighs a 920000 loan to fund needed improvements. Officials argue the borrow will support essential infrastructure upgrades and long term community benefits.
City considers 20 000 bond issue for streets irrigation
At the upcoming regular council meeting Roswell officials will discuss a plan to issue 20 000 in bonds to fund cementing irrigation ditches and city street improvements. The move aims to cover the city share mandated by district court arbitration while the city faces prolonged tight finances.
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Board of Arbitration
Fifth Judicial District Court
Roswell
Roosevelt To Review Penna Development Co. Case
President Roosevelt will take a hand to familiarize himself with the Pennsylvania Development Company case and assess its implications for national policy. The move signals heightened attention from the administration toward regional industrial ventures and related legal questions.
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Roosevelt
Penna. DE
Ex-Governor Hagerman Exonerated Says Cooley
Washington report says Assistant Attorney General Cooley will not indict former Governor Hagerman. Cooley notes Hagerman not guilty of moral wrong despite connections to New Mexico land matters. President aims to review land fraud details with Peyton Gordon and Cooley at the White House.
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Hagerman
Washington
St. Louis Globe-Democrat Special
Peyton Gordon
New Mexico
Southwest
White House
Pennsylvania Development Co
Pennsylvania
Matt Quay
For Rent and Lost Notice in Las Vegas
For rent a furnished house apply 509 N Lea. Lost black pocketbook Sunday morning reward for return to Record. District Attorney Clancy and Staar appear for territory with Beaven as defendant in Gallup mine case. Las Vegas Optic summarizes New Mexico game laws open season times and protections effective in 1909.
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Gallup
Neill B. Field
W. H. Haan
O. N. Marron
John S. Beaven
Clancy
Julius Staar
Territory
New Mexico
Ex-Mayor Hinkle backs city water plant bonds plan
Ex Mayor Jauxes F Hinkle asserts support for a Roswell waterworks and sewer system, urging issuance of bonds up to the legal limit to fund a $165000 expansion. He praises sidewalks as the city's greatest improvement and promotes timely action.
Head injury after bottle attack at Artesia
An incident reports a bartender attack in Artesia leaving a man with a head wound from a beer bottle. He was hospitalized at St Marys for treatment and shown to be gradually recovering. Other local notes include social visits, a fishing trip, a move to El Paso, and ongoing tent meetings with gospel lessons.
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Artesia
Sam Bn
Roswell S
St. Mary’s’ Hospital
Tome
H. A. Lay
el Paso
Hughes Case Still on at Carlsbad
The Carlsbad district court spent most of last week on the trial of Charles A. Hughes for complicity in the Schoonover saloon robbery case. Jury empaneling and witness examination occupied the entire period. Portales Times reports a separate tragedy ninety miles west where Tom Lemay was struck by lightning on his claim between sunset and dark. His clothing was torn, shoes burst, and his body scorched as he died instantly. He was a bachelor about 45 to 50, resident for four years, and burial followed the next day by neighbors.
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Carlsbad
Charles A. Hughes
Schoonover
Carls
Portales
Tom Lemay
Investigating the Alleged Coal Trust
The Bernalillo county grand jury opens an inquiry into an alleged coal trust aiming to fix prices in restraint of trade. Subpoenas go to American Fuel Co officers mine managers and two Albuquerque dealers who refuse to testify, citing possible conflicts with the Sherman act. The court orders these witnesses to show cause why they should not testify.
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N. M
Territorial Grand Jury
Bernalillo County
American Fuel Company
New Mexico
Abbott
Gallup
W. H. Hahn
Hahn & Co
John S. Beaven
Notice of Real Estate Sale in Roswell District Court
Special Master to sell Lots 6 and 7, Block 47 West Side Addition, Roswell, to satisfy a June 3 1907 judgment of 1758 58 with interest and costs. Auction at Roswell courthouse October 7 1907 between 10 and 11 am. Walter W Pettey and Leonora Pettey owners since December 17 1903. IRA P. Wetmore attorney for plaintiff.
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District Court
Chaves County
N. M
Roswell
Walter. W. Petty
Leonora Petty
Wiseley
Walter) W. Pettey
Leonora Pettey
Eva L. Pettey
Kemp Lumber Co
Minter & Fyffe
Joyces Company
Court House
West Side
N M
Walter W. Pettey
E. A. Finnegan
New Mexico
Ira P. Wetmore
Fire Department Extinguishes Spontaneous Manure-Box Blaze
The fire department responded at noon to a blaze in a manure box at Kemp Lumber Co and quickly extinguished it. The prompt action likely prevented a larger disaster.
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Kemp Lumber Co
Dexter resident W F Smith visits town yesterday
W F Smith of Dexter was a visitor here yesterday, noted in a brief local item.
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W. F. Smith
Dexter
Local skater defeats Carlsbad champion at Roswell rink
Carl Saunders of Roswell won a ten lap race defeating the Carlsbad champion with a safe lead. Teammates Howard Moore and Bob McLaughlin, both from Roswell, fell at a critical moment, costing them a chance to win. Roswell crowds and a large orchestra enhanced Friday and Saturday night events.
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Carl Saunders
Roswell
Carlsbad
Howard Moore
Bob McLaughlin
McGaffey Files Final Account in Atkinson Estate
L K McGaffey administrator of Samuel Atkinson deceased filed his final account. Judge J T Evans sets first Monday in November 1907 for objections hearing. Signed September 17 1907 with seal by F P Gayle Probate Clerk Chaves County New Mexico. Buy a piano so constructed that it is especially adapted to this climate Pecos Valley Music Co.
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L. K. McGaffey
Samuel Atkinson
J. T. Evans
Chaves
F. P. Gayle
Pecos Valley Music Co
Excellent Small Pears For Sale At Packing Shed
Auction note offers excellent small pears for sale at five cents a pound from Parker Earl at 8113. Pears will ripen slowly as needed and are described as delicious eating. Buyers urged to come quickly.
Weather Report from Roswell New Mexico
U S Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico dated Sept 30 notes 6 30 am observation with max 88 min 57 mean 72 precipitation none wind southwest at 4 miles per hour and clear weather forecast not received
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Roswell
N. M
S. W
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