07 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Maxwell Maxim
Location
Maxwell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1910
Page
1
A local arts page praises Arens Minstrels for a strong performance last week led by Egmont Arens. The piece centers on a humorous original song about Maxwell, a dry plains town, detailing its crops, irrigation, and a playful chorus praising Maxwell as the place for me.
The Senate and House vote to create a twelve member joint committee to conduct a broad public inquiry into the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. The panel, six chosen by the Vice President and six by the Speaker, will have power to sit during sessions and recess, summon witnesses, and obtain papers.
The Associated Press reports Chicago markets on January 6 show cattle prices rising with buys led by beef cattle at 4.30 to 8.00 dollars. Texas steers 4.15 to 5.20. western steers 4.25 to 6.80. calves 7.50 to 9.50. Hog receipts reach 20,000 with most sales 8.35 to 8.75. porkers 7.50 to 8.50. bulk 8.35 to 8.75. Sheep receipts 12,000 as market climbs 10 cents or more. natives 3.85 to 6.15. yearlings 6.60 to 8.10. lambs 6.25 to 8.90.
Three operators begin duty for Maxwell's railroad moves with full hourly access to the Santa Fe line. H. K. E. Corey handles the 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. shift, Irving Castillo covers 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Chas Terwilliger moves to the night shift from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. This marks a change from prior hours when service was restricted between 7 and 10 in the morning and evening.
The Maxwell M. E. church ladies organized a New Year Eve supper at the school house. About 50 to 70 attendees enjoyed a turkey chicken feast at 7 p.m. followed by games, Ging-a-round-rosey, and musical selections by Miss Engleman of French.
London sources report the government will provide 100000 dollars toward a planned 200000 dollar South Pole expedition set to begin in July under Captain Herbert F. Scott. The move follows renewed interest among American Arctic explorers in polar exploration.
Roswell residents formed a company with 150000 dollars in capital to build a 146 mile railroad from Roswell to Tucumcari linking with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and other lines to reach the Dawson coal fields. Incorporation papers to be filed promptly.
Maxwell was a lively place between Christmas and New Years with many attendees and dances. Several people entertained and others danced, drawing a crowded scene and festive mood.
Christmas week opened mild and stayed balmy with no hard freezes as thawing icebergs dominated chatter. Sunday night a sudden spell of illness struck the writer, though recovery appears underway and improvement is hoped to continue.
The funeral of Mrs. Yonce, who died Wednesday morning, was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Sproull. Interment took place in Maxwell Cemetery.
The St Louis wool market remains unchanged with territories and western mediums priced 25 to 28, fine mediums 0 to 24, and fine 12 to 24.
Cattle receipts about 6000 with 2000 southern cattle and native steers 5 to 7.50, hogs receipts 8000 with bulk 8.25 to 8.55, heavy 8.50 to 8.60, light 8.10 to 8.50, sheep receipts 5000 and market strong with muttons 4.75 to 6 and lambs 7 to 8.60, western fed sheep 5 to 7.50.
Call money ranged 4 to 7 percent and prime mercantile paper yielded 4 1/2 to 5 percent. Mexican dollars quoted at 44 1/4, Amalgamated 88, Atch 121 5/8, NY Central 123 3/8, Southern Pacific 186 1/2, Union Pacific 201 1/2. Steel common 75 1/2, steel preferred 122 7/8.
The Santa Fe hires new brakemen as through trains run stub sections due to lateness. Freight crews across divisions handle extra trains, creating heavy demand on the train department. Extra crews are offered full time opportunities as they are hired daily.
Metal market notes show copper steady with standard price around 13.55 to 13.65, while lead remains quiet near 4.1T and 21 percent, and March delivery holding around 18.50.
Grain market notes show Wheat May 11 at 1455 with Jan 6 and July 108 S-4. Corn July 68 5-8 to 68 3-4 with L385 May. Pork July price 22.12. Lard May July 12.12 percent and ribs May at 11.62.
Washington Jan 6 Associated Press reports a government guaranty plan for a thru railroad from tidewater to interior Alaska, featuring Guggenheim interests. The proposal would guarantee bonds after initial construction, aiming to attract capital to Cordova to Fairbanks route. The plan, not yet reviewed by the committee, is framed to show Arctic region potential and rail traffic prospects.
Washington Jan 6 Huntington Wilson assistant secretary of state slipped on an icy walk stepping from an automobile last night. His face was cut badly and he sustained bruises with fear of worsened condition due to the shock amid his recent ill health.
Frederick Suest, leading man of the Great Divide company, left after Monday night’s performance amid tensions with the troupe. A long delay between acts followed his refusal to perform, only resolved after persuasion. The company has faced several recent resignations during a busy season, though some praised his strong acting and the emotion he conveyed on stage.
The Central and Western regions faced record lows with ten to eighteen below in Colorado Springs and Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Livestock losses mounted on unprotected plains, while gas shortages caused widespread suffering in western Missouri and Kansas. Weather spread to Galveston with sleet as the cold wave persisted.
Sad news states Mrs Shad Whittaker died at 6 10 this morning after a lingering illness The Vaught family home in Missouri mourns the loss as relatives in Kansas Missouri and Canada are notified A recent family reunion during Christmas preceded the bereavement and many friends extend sympathy to the bereaved parents Mrs M Vaught and Mrs S Whittaker brothers and sisters are listed by name with no funeral details yet arranged
Grand Rapids, Michigan report that Battling Nelson and Stanley Ketchel plan a world trip together. The agreement calls for an itinerary starting in Europe and then moving to Australia as the first major legs of their contesting and touring schedule.
The funeral of W. H. McBroom of 914 North Corona street was held from his residence at 2:20 p.m. Rev. W. W. Ranney officiated. interment followed at Evergreen cemetery. McBroom, 61, longtime ranchman and former civil engineer, was a pioneer of New Mexico and a Mason of the Santa Fe lodge. He is survived by his widow Mary J. McBroom, two sons Paul and Clive, and a daughter Mary.
Representative Taylor of Colorado introduced a bill to form a new judicial circuit comprising the districts of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.
Senator Perkins of California fell on icy pavement in front of his hotel this morning and was rendered unconscious. He was taken to his apartments with a severe wrench of the spine and painful bruises. Doctors withheld a recovery timeline due to his fragile health.
The government thermometer at the high school recorded the coldest night of the year with the minimum dropping to seven degrees below zero at seven this morning and the day’s high barely above zero. Private thermometers in several parts of the city showed readings as low as 12 below.
In Chicago on January 6, three men shot and killed B. Seneni an elderly Italian merchant who refused to pay a $5,000 Black Hand demand. The ambush occurred while he slept at the rear of his store. The attackers escaped.
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