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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1905
Page
1
A chaotic dispatch reports eighty percent dead in Dharmsala after a powerful quake near Simla. Elsewhere a presidential arrival in Texas sparks warm welcomes in Austin while Lahore notes fresh tremors. A separate item details a new railroad planned from Hazen Nevada to the Mojave.
Reports detail ongoing peasant uprisings across Russian provinces creating widespread disorder. Authorities face unrest challenges as villages resist conscription and taxation, with clashes and supplies strained in multiple fronts.
Reports from St Petersburg Warsaw and Vienna detail peasant uprisings seizing land and derailing peace talks. Admiral Togo’s fleet sighted near Mindanao while a Dexter steer-roping accident claims Elmer Creighton. Creighton, a Roswell journalist and educator, dies after injuries from a steer-roping mishap. his community mourns his public service and leadership.
In Huntington on April 1 a pistol duel between Adkins and several policemen left Policeman Roy Hill dead and Deputy Sheriff Adkins seriously wounded. About thirty shots were fired as officials from both parties clashed during a city election dispute. Trustees Jolly Hess Reeves and school board members Harvey Cook Brice were involved, tied to the Citizens ticket with Purdy replacing Reeves.
Mayor Dunne wired Glasgow to consult on Chicago taking control of its street railways and invited Glasgow tramway manager to visit. Glasgow replied that their corporation unanimously agrees, but the tramway manager cannot leave before May 10.
Captain McWhorter of the Military Institute reports arrangements for a three game season opening series at Alva Oklahoma. The Military Institute will face the well regarded Normal School team on April 27 28 and 29 drawing strong attendance opportunities for fans.
A major earthquake struck the hill station of Dhamsala near India, destroying the native quarter and wrecking most European houses. Seventy natives were killed with many injured as residents faced homelessness and hunger, encamped on hillsides with little protection. News from Lahore reports widespread ruin and large casualty figures.
Orders from Adjutant General A P Tarking announce O C Nelson as first lieutenant of Company B receives an honorable discharge dated March 17. R C Reid of the First Squadron of Cavalry is detailed for temporary duty with Company B, leaving Company B without a first lieutenant. Cy Leland remains the second lieutenant.
A headless and legless trunk of a young ape was found last night on Vallejo Street in San Francisco. The body was still warm and ash was quivering when discovered, prompting a grim, unexplained scene.
A cablegram from Minister Powell in Port au Prince to the State Department reports quiet in Hayti and says the cruiser Brooklyn has been ordered away from Haytien waters amid rumors of revolution. The message, dated April 5, arrives from Washington.
The Department of Paleontology at Princeton University plans a June expedition to Wyoming and Montana to collect bones and skeletons of prehistoric animals. The party will comprise upperclassmen under Dr Marcus S Farr curator of paleontology.
The Examiner reports Mrs Jane Lathrop Stanford left an estate valued at seven million dollars With five million one hundred twenty five thousand dollars earmarked for legacies and bequests the remaining balance goes to Stanford University The news is dated San Francisco April 5 and reflects the will's distribution to Stanford University and various heirs
Genoa Italy April 5 Secretary and Mrs Hay staying at the Hotel Isotta took a drive today. Mr Hay shows steady improvement and says the bracing air is invigorating him.
Household and kitchen furniture wanted for sale within the next ten days. Drop a card. After Monday the 11th we will be located in store at 410 North Main. Baker and Morgan, P. O. Box 23. 3ot4.
The Masonic Chapter will meet Saturday night at 7 30 to confer the Past Master and Most Excellent Master degrees. A full attendance is desired. Visiting Royal Arch Masons are invited.
Rev J B Bell a missionary evangelist closed his revival in the colored Baptist tabernacle Sunday night after two conversions. The converts were baptized Sunday afternoon in North Spring river. A reception followed at the tabernacle Monday night before Rev Bell departed Tuesday evening for his Douglas Arizona home.
Walton's Studio advertises high class portraiture and photographic services offering refined studio work and related photography offerings. The brief note highlights quality and breadth of services in a local studio context.
Secretary J A Graham of the Roswell Commercial Club says A L Conrad traffic manager Pecos Valley Lines reports that starting April 1 coal from Trinidad and Colorado will ship to Roswell at 4.50 per ton. The coal is described as good steam coal, mine price about 1.50, with additional costs for loading handling and profit. Coal previously sold at 10 per ton may near 8.50 after freight and handling.
The Roswell Canning Factory plans to increase and establish new contracts for extra tomato acreage for the coming season. Interested parties are invited to contact Lewis D. Fort, Secretary, at once at his office 121 N. Main Street.
Paris hears of a scheduled meeting between King Edward VII and President Loubet as tensions with Germany over Morocco loom. The kings are to converse for about two hours after the king’s 6:50 p.m. arrival, with officials keeping details private while public excitement grows.
Farmers and others in Roswell are urged to attend a meeting Saturday April 5 at two o clock in the Roswell Commercial Club rooms. Beet seed will be given away and the beet sugar factory proposal will be discussed and encouraged. Farmers who have not sent their addresses to Secretary J A Wham should do so at once.
George H. Webster Jr. sold his 1000 acre farm near Carsbad to a Mr. Fox of Chicago. The deal was 60000 dollars. Webster will continue to feed cattle.
In Carlsbad the Democratic ticket defeated the Citizens’ ticket by 1238 to 61. The successful candidates include Arthur O. Quinn and May- (text cut off) as reported in the local election summary.
Benjamin F. Mills Jr of Lastra ces has taken the Roswell land office post. The office yesterday handled a homestead and a closet claim filing, plus John S. Major’s homestead commutation.
Wanted men to work on Hendo reservoir at Slinkard's camp. Wages by the day, board four dollars and fifty cents per week.
Elegant rooms are being fitted in the rear of the Roswell National Bank for its new president Judge J. S. Bateman. He will use them as a law office and as the president's office.
Anna A Stinsman of Chicago is selling Ferndel coffee for her Jaffa-Praguer store. Local patrons inquire about pricing and availability as the new coffee line arrives in the shop.
Rev. S. R. Twitty sent a telegram from Dallas praising Roswell for the city council’s action in raising the license. The message arrives amid the Texas M. E. South Sunday School Supervisors meeting in progress.
Gamble and Kirby, sole suppliers, offer pure water services and equipment. Their advertisement promotes reliable water purification solutions and household or industrial deployments for daily use.
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