Roosevelt Declines Nomination and Urges Hughes Support
Chicago June 26 Theodore Roosevelt declines the Progressive Party presidential bid and urges backing Charles E Hughes. The committee weighs fielding a third ticket substituting Hughes or endorsing him, or endorsing no one. Open session vote 3h to 15, Parker for openness. Rowell Robins Garfield report on Hughes talks. session becomes open as 15 withdrawers return. Roosevelt’s declination is accepted by acclamation.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive National Committee
Bull Moose
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
John M. Parker
Geo. W. Perkins
Chester TI. Rowell
California
Raymond Robins
Illinois
James R. Garfield
Ohio
New York
William Flinn
Pennsylvania
Catron Forges Ahead In Senate Bid Amid State Opinion
The state press signals that T B Catron leads Hubbell and Andrews in the race for the U S Senate. Catron’s national and state experience is praised while Hubbell is noted as capable but eccentric. Queried, voters are urged to back a strong, respected representative to fill the Senate shoes. Public Land Commissioner Ervien and party tour Clayton for land sales alongside John March and Lujans. Lujan once stockman, now Santa Fe resident. Geo Emblem drove. Bob Ervien is warmly received back in the old town by friends.
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Catron
T. B. Catron
Messrs
Hubbell
Andrews
National Senate
United States
Bernalillo County
Amarilla New State
Ervien
John March
Autionver
Mateo Lujan
Luis Lujan
Santa Fe
Clayton
Geo
Lujan
Union County
Bob
Call for recruits to bolster militia regiment
Sheriff T. J. Crumley received a telegram from Gov. McDonald urging immediate recruitment for a militia regiment. It requests prompt action through prominent citizens, with a three day deadline and inquiry into expenses. Jeronimo is reported to have enlisted so far.
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T. J. Crumley
Purchasers of Public Land in Union County Sold Quietly
A list of public land purchases was read Tuesday morning at the courthouse in Union County. Land sold largely at appraised value with only two tracts rising. R P Ervien, New Mexico Public Land Commissioner, oversaw the sale with State auctioneer John March. A large crowd attended despite poor weather. Some lands are noted as suitable for farming.
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Court House
R. P. Ervien
New Mexico
John March
Public L. Sale Names Numerous Texas and New Mexico Acres
Public notice lists land offerings with prices from $4 to $50 per acre across multiple counties and states including New Mexico Texas Oklahoma and Iowa featuring buyers such as Corrumpa Land and Livestock Co and individuals like John King Luther G Reed George W Roberts Dominico Bacchiti Mrs Nettie Chapman Gus E Patterson Andrew C Phillips Willard L Morrison Andrew J Fisher Samuel I Roach Milton H Burrow Grovers Crites Ivanhoe W Jamison Howard L Myers Dudley Hutcherson George H Dean J M Gibbons Albert T Atchley William B Holzelaw Wm A Swindle Spencer M Osborn J E B Scott William B Newton A O Donoho. A wedding in Clayton involves Miss Roth Long and Dr Thomas N Dyson performed by Rev J A Cassady with post ceremony events and dinner.
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John King
Folsom
N. M
Corrumpa Land and Livestock Co
Corrumpa
Luther G. Reed
Cloudchief
Texas
George W. Roberts
Pasamonte
Dominico Bacchiti
Des Moines
Nettie
Milton H. Burrow
Texting
Grovers
Crites
Ivanhoe
Oklahoma
Jamison
Montague
Howard L. Myers
Dudley Hutcherson
Philadelphia
George H. Dean
Arnott
Okla
J. M. Gibbons
Clayton
Albert T. Atchley
Patterson
William B. Holzelaw
Grenville
Wm. A. Swindle
Spencer M. Osborn
J. EB
Scott
Sedan
Texline
Bristol
Misa Roth Long
Thos. N. Dyson
J. A. Cassady
Annie Powell
James Stitale
Cassady
Dyson
Texline Enterprise
Bulletins From El Paso Keep Clayton Informed
The Citizen reports daily bulletins from El Paso via Mr Reed news stand at the post office. Bulletins are from the Associated Press, filed there at 4 p.m. and arrive here by Western Union by 4:30 p.m. They summarize war events in condensed form for Clayton residents, eighteen hours before any daily paper.
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Citizen
Reed
Post Office
el Paso
Associated Press
Western Union
Clayton
Clayton to contest classy aggregation in fast Texas tilt
Manager George promises two of the season’s fastest games when Clayton meets the Texhoma aggregation here. Waters may start for Clinton day one as crowds scout the rivals. A Fourth of July card at Dalhart features locals vs old foe plus a free barbecue and wrestling match with Chas Delivak and Jack Ingle.
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George
Clayton
Waters
Clinton
Dalhart
Windy City
Chas. Delivak
Wichita
Jack Ingle
Dalhart Triumphs Over Clayton 4 to 3 in Dramatic Finish
More than 200 watched as Clayton’s first real foe, Dalhart, edged ahead late in the ninth. Brown and Page contributed key plays, with Fred Wight delivering a clutch hit in his season debut as Dalhart sealed the comeback and a narrow victory.
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Clayton Bunch
Dalhart
Clayton
Morton
Hatchett
Dalhure
Clark
Brown
Page
Wight
Fred
Lige
Honora
Clayton Inds
Texline falls to Waters in 14 to 2 setback
Texline was an easy victim to Clayton pitcher Waters in a 14 to 2 game. About 200 fans remained to the finish as the sparse frame did not produce a close contest.
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Texline
Waters
Clayton
Clayton Bankers Back Local Baseball Team Effort
Banks in Clayton provide a sizable share of the timber for the town’s fast growing team. Regulars include H. C. McFadden at center and Hardy Kerr at short, with Umpire Clark in demand. Reserve players Chester Kiser Robert Hamlin and J. H. Gregg can reenter as needed. Citizens fund the squad to play ball for Clayton.
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Clayton
H. C. McFadden
Hardy Kerr
Clark
Chester Kiser
Robert Hamlin
J. H. Gregg
Clayton Fans Rally as Local Team Faces Dalhart
The column praises players like Lynch, Mattox, and Moore while noting Wade Brown and W. R. Brown joining Clayton’s staff. It describes Watters and Miller arriving, the rivalry with Dalhart, and urges fans to back the home team in the Fourth of July fixtures.
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Clayton
Bill Lynch
Calhart Crew
W. R. Brown
Durango
Colo
Dawson, N. M
Bonehead
Mattox
Howard Moore
Moore
Fred Wight
Page
Dalhart
Fred
Big Bob
George
Luther
Wounded Captain Morey Reaches U S Lines
Field dispatch from Mexico reports Captain Morey recounting a brutal engagement at Garrizal where American negro troopers faced near-certain death. He lauded Captain Boyd for heroism and Lieutenant Adair’s brave, fatal stand as they fought through machine gun fire to rescue pack animals and renew ammunition.
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Mexico
Columbus
N. Me
Garrizal
Lewis
Morey
Woo
Horn
Charles Tboyd
Henry R. Adair
Portland
Ore
Adair
Nevro
Boyd
Woodmen Unveil Monument at Adobe School house
A monument to George Hensley and his brother was unveiled Sunday at the Adobe School house before a large crowd. John Spring was Master of Ceremonies, with Robert Mansker assisting. attendees from Clayton included Mr and Mrs J A Gray, Mr and Mrs G T Whitfield, Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson, Robert Mansker, Robert Isaacs, George Gould, John Spring, and Miss Goldie Spring.
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Adobe School House
George Hensley
Woodmen
John Spring
Robert Mansker
Clayton
Mra
J. A. Gray
G.T. Whitfield
Dewey Johnson
Robert Isaacs
George Gould
Goldie Spring
Union County Woman Sells Eggs Worth Over Hundred Dollars
Mrs. W. L. Harrell, a Union County resident, reports sales over $100 in eggs since January first. She has raised three to four hundred chickens and plans to feed them, according to the clipping's tone.
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W. L. Harrell
Union County
Doctor Daniels to take short medical layoff for vacation
Dr. D. G. Daniels announces a brief leave from practice due to health. He plans a short stay in Denver and will return afterward. During his absence Dr. Fruth will handle his patients and care for the practice.
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D. G. Daniels
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Baptist Church
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D.T. Roberts
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U. S. Lines
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