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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1907

Page

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Verdict Expected in Notorious Thaw Trial

Justice watchers anticipate a verdict on Wednesday in the high profile thaw case. Prosecutors and defense teams await the jury's decision on the controversial charges and potential penalties.

Delmas and Jerome open Thaw case summations in long trial

In New York on April 8 the Thaw trial enters its twelfth week as Delmas begins his address and Jerome is slated to speak tomorrow if Delmas does not conclude. The defense argues for acquittal on written law and rebuts Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s testimony amid fierce crossfire over the murder case.

New York Jerome Junacy Fitzgerald Hamilton Delmas Evelyn Nesbit Thaw White Evelyn Nesbit Evelyn Thaw Thaw

Missing coal barge pursued by Caesar and St. Louis

Washington April 8 The naval collier Caesar seeking a missing coal barge with ten men torn from the tow-line in a gale off St Augustine Florida on April 1 has failed to locate it and has begun renewed search from Charleston. The cruiser St Louis is also searching the barge with multiple departments involved.

Washington Caesar St. Augustine Florida Charleston St. Louis

Opening of Southern League season in Birmingham

Birmingham fans prepare for the season opener one day early with Birmingham facing Atlanta. The pennant will be hoisted as bands play and speeches by Mayor Ward and Southern League President Kavanaugh frame the festivities. Sporting writers are enlisted for a commemorative address.

Birmingham Ala Atlanta Kavanaugh Southern League Ward Diamond

Cuba Question Seen as Serious as Philippines

Ambassador Andrew P. D. White returning from Cuba called the Cuban issue more serious than the Philippine problem. He described Cuba as a great negro state incapable of self government and a potential curse to the United States. Meantime editor Will Robinson, after seven days ill with measles, was able to go downtown at age 42.

New York Andrew PD. White Cuba United States Will Robinson Register-Tribune Robinson San Domingoes Uncle Sam Harry Cooper Ambrosio Domingos Theodore Roosevelt John Venable Roosevelt Albuquerque San Dominic Nis

Grand concert at Baptist church during Cattlemen's Convention

No lover of good music should miss the grand concert at the Baptist church during the Cattlemen's Convention. The invitation highlights a notable musical event linked to the convention, urging attendance.

Wanted at once Man to plow small orchard in town

Notice seeks a man to plow a small orchard in town with applications at the Record Office. A separate line announces an operetta Friday evening at the Majestic inviting attendance.

the Majestic

Roswell Forecast: Warmer Today Then Cooler Tonight

Local U. S. Weather Bureau report for Roswell New Mexico dated April 8 shows: maximum temperature 82, minimum 46, mean 64, precipitation 0.00 inches, wind north at 5 miles per hour, sky partly cloudy. Forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures tonight.

Roswell N. M

Ceiba Taken After Nonfatal Capture Reported

A report states Ceiba was taken without firing a shot during a capture mission. Details on participants or location are unclear in the fragment.

Nicaraguans Capture Ceiba and Threaten Puerto Cortez

Mobile report dated April 8 says Ceiba fell to Nicaraguans on April 3 without a shot fired and they moved toward Puerto Cortez. Cable dispatches note Honduran forces may have yielded Puerto Cortez, while Washington awaits official word. Additional items cover land grants near Roswell, a planned timber-related industry, and the death of Edward Tippett in St Marys hospital.

Ceiba Puerto Cortez Washington Mobile Ala Fullam U. S Marietta Columbia Nicarauguan Department Frederick M. Ryder San Juan del Norte Nicaraugua Trujillo Cree Coea Nicaraagua Bacon State Department

Court Declares Isle of Pines Not American Territory

A court ruling states the Isle of Pines is not American territory. The decision clarifies legal status and potential implications for governance and jurisdiction.

Supreme Court upholds injunction against quotes on New York Cotton Exchange

The U S Supreme Court sustains an injunction preventing a Memphis cotton broker from using the exchange quotations contrary to its rules. Separate brief notes declare the Isle of Pines not American territory as per the Paris treaty interpretation. A long San Domingo note describes Ambrosio Bald on and others resisting a U S marshal in Albuquerque.

New York Exchange U. S. Supreme Court Washington Isle of Pines U. S Supreme Court Edward J. Pearcy Nevada N. Stranahan Port of New York Fuller Cuba Porto Rico Justice McKenna Supreme Court of the United States Today U. S. Circuit Court Clarence P. Hut Memphis, Tenn New York Cotton Exchange Cotton Exchange Hunt

Canyon City Team Plays Military Institute In Texas

Canyon City Texas baseball team plays three games with the Military Institute, touted as the finest outside the State League. The initial score favored Canyon City 4 to 0 at 3 40 with strong turnout expected for tomorrow and Wednesday games at three o'clock. Canyon City later won 6 to 5.

the Military Institute Texas State League The Military Institute State of Canyon

Suits Aims to Recover 65000 Acres of Las Vegas Land

Las Vegas board of trustees seeks to recover about 65000 acres originally part of the Las Vegas grant but omitted in the patent. Attorney Louis C. Ilfeld to petition federal authorities, citing Pelham and Johnson surveys and potential inclusion in Pecos forest reserve with Forester Gifford Pinchot.

Las Vegas Las Vegas Grant Louis C. Ilfeld Pelham General Land Office Board of Trustees Phillips Forestry Bureau Gifford Pinchot Gillinas Pecos Government

Death of Harry McElwee in Texas Block

Harry McElwee aged about twenty one from New York died Saturday morning in his Texas Block room due to heart trouble. His remains were shipped Sunday to his parents in New York City.

Harry McElwee New York H. F. Jacoby Texas New York City

Three New Bridges Planned for Eddy County

Eddy county commissioners move to hold a special election to issue 20000 to build Pecos river bridges at Artesia and Carlsbad. Legal steps remain before the election date. a taxpayers petition is required. The board also approves 1750 to assist bridge work on the Peeps river. Major Mark Howell and a committee have measured Artesia bridge site.

Eddy County Ealoy Pecos Artesia Carl Bad Mark Howell

Changes in Rules for Riding Tournament at Cattlemen Convention

The riding tournament committee announces rule changes including lances of ten and a half feet allowed six feet in front of riders and continuation for riders who catch six rings or more on their first two rides. The committee may make further changes if needed. Darius Hicks visited Dexter on business.

Cattlemen’s Convention

Union Pacific Announces 100 Miles of Double Track in Wyoming

Omaha Nebraska April 8 The Union Pacific states it will build 100 miles of double track in Wyoming to be completed this year The new segments extend from Hanna to Rawlins Robinson to Wamsutter Rock Springs to Green River and other small pieces The remaining Wyoming section is already double tracked with ten miles in use yesterday The project is projected to cost about 5 million dollars

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Wyoming Cheyenne Granger Hanna Rawlins Robinson Wamsutter Rock Springs Green River

Hagerman Opens Santa Fe Library Corner Stone

Governor Hagerman laid the corner stone for the new public library building funded by the Woman's Board of Trade on Washington avenue Santa Fe. Archbishop Bourgade opened the ceremony with invocation and Mrs Palen spoke followed by the governor and Mrs Thomas of the board noting community effort and legislative support ensuring construction proceeds.

Albuquerque Journal Special Santa Fe N. M H. J. Hagerman Woman's Board of Trade Washington Avenue Peter Bourgade R. J. Palen Hagerman B. M. Thomas

Who Is Boss at San Domingo Pueblo

The Albuquerque Citizen reports that after months of unrest caused by actions of the federal government at Wash that the San Domingo Pueblo, twenty miles above Bernalillo, has finally found a period of peace and stability.

San Domingo Pueblo Albuquerque San Domingo Indian Pueblo Bernalillo San Domingos Wash

Dartmouth Opens Show in South With Washington and Lee

Dartmouth baseball opens its season in the South with a game against Washington and Lee in Lexington Virginia. The schedule lists thirty four games, the largest slate in years.

Dartmouth Hanover N. H South Washington and Lee Lexington

Fire destroys street car barn and power plant in New York

Fire leveled the New York City Railway Company's combined car barn and power plant early today. Loss nears one million dollars as more than 300 cars burned and the plant except the electrical department was destroyed. Captain J. Ryan was killed and several firemen injured.

New York New York City Railway Company J. Ryan

Mrs Ritchey Dies After Short Illness At Home

Mrs Ritchey R L formerly from Texas died at 10 this morning at 306 East Fifth Street from tuberculosis. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral services are set for 2 PM tomorrow at the family home with Rev John W Smith officiating at the South Side cemetery burial.

Matkins Return From Pecos Valley Prospecting Trip

O F Matkin of Goldfield Nevada and his brother J I Matkin of Chicago return this morning from a prospecting trip to Artesia in the Pecos Valley.

O. F. Matkin Goldfield Nev J. I. Matkin Chicago Pecos Valley Artesia

Mrs J T Evans Visits From Orchard Park

Mrs J T Evans came up from Orchard Park this morning in a brief social note likely part of a community update or society column.

J. T. Evans Orchard Park

Merchant learns ad impact in a tale of commerce and change

A merchant neglects sales despite a well stocked store until a friend says advertise. He postpones until a dream prompts action and a crowd fills his shop from morning to night. The tale stresses the power of advertising to create business and avoid wasted effort.

Noted Author Soldier Preacher Dead at 78

Charleston April 8 Rev. Jne Johnson D D 2 D rector of St Philip's Church Major of engineers in charge of Fort Sumpter during the siege of the sixties and author of The Defense of Fort Sumpter died last night aged 78.

Charleston S. C Jne Johnson D. D St. Philip’s Church Fort Sumpter

The Wool Market Steady in St Louis Trading

The Wool Market in St Louis shows steady prices on April 8 with territory and western mediums at 24 to 27, fine medium 18 to 21, and fine 14 to 17.

St. Louis

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Mayport Jonas River Devonport Eng Devil's Point Walter Fewkes Washin D. C Weatherford Hotel Flagstaff Casa Grande Fewkes Colorado Valley Winslow Pennant Majestic U. S. Weather Bureau Wm. Smith Edward Tippett Beaumont Picacha St. Mary’s Hospital Louisiana Picacho South Side Territory Ington United States District Court United States of America Ambrosio Galden San Domingo S. C. Clark Pueblo Department of the Interior Ambrosio Baldon John Doe Richard Roe Canyon City City Tex Canyon Ccty Allery Furniture Company County OF Eddy Darius Hicks Dexter Elate
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