11 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1905
Page
1
Authorities anticipate a major naval confrontation near Formosa as tensions escalate. A forthcoming sea fight is believed imminent, with ships and fleets mobilizing in the region amid intensified regional clashes.
Across dispatches from Tokio to St Petersburg and Washington on April 11, Japan plans to double its field army to over a million by autumn while accelerating preparations for a naval clash with Russia. Reports note a Japanese observation squadron near Labuan and Formosa, with Togo’s fleet possibly shifting bases and blocking foreign ships at Kelung. Meanwhile Russian ships employ a new hull cleaning device to gain speed, and observers track possible junctures with fleets off Singapore and Cochin China.
Lawton Oklahoma April 11 Cowboys arriving from Frederick say President Roosevelt has decided to remain near camp until Saturday as part of extended hunt plans while authorities prepare for possible tax collection implications across counties exceeding 25 million dollars.
A fragment reports a man’s pursuit lasting into Saturday after crushing and consuming stores and wholesale houses, extending the hunt by two days.
Paris April 11 Capt Volpert of the 11th infantry arrested on charges of complicity in a military plot against the security of the state. Eight thousand cartridges found April 5 in Meyer’s Paris suburb home. rifles located later. Early doubts gave way to belief a genuine conspiracy was being hatched. Springfield Chab a horrible crime. No Russian vessels at Muntok, Singapore April 11. Batavia reports no Russian warships at Bankas Island near Muntok.
Denver April 11 arrangements have been made by Edwin R Hawley and associates to extend the Colorado and Southern railway to the Gulf creating a through line from Denver to Galveston The Milne Bush Ranch sold a carload of high grade two year old Hereford bulls to Las Norias Cattle Company of El Paso Thirty head were sold at 45 per animal for shipment tomorrow
M Z Miller of Roswell Live reports on the valley's state to stakeholders, noting improvements in lands and grazing, and expressing optimism about future returns from sheep operations and property dealings in the area.
Huntington West Virginia April 11 Fire destroyed five stores including Blake Bros & Co wholesale grocery and a seven story building housing the American Stock Commission Company. A man returning from the Valley reports selling 3000 head of sheep and 160 acres in artesia district. Several smaller buildings nearby were crushed by falling walls. Meeting April 19 will consider land fraud cases with sensational developments expected.
On his first day as Chicago's new mayor, Edw. F. Dunne is drawn into the Montgomery Ward teamsters strike dispute and may be asked to mediate an armistice. In a separate matter, Judge Pope grants habeas corpus for A. M. Boykin, setting bond at 75,000 as he awaits trial for the Portales killing of Henry Stoltz. The article notes total losses exceeding 130,000 with Blake & Co. and American Stogie Co. as major tappable figures.
Berlin reports the German government asks the Sultan of Morocco to request a conference among powers to decide on debt payments, tariff adjustments, and a general program. The site for the proposed Fraternal Sanitarium has not been chosen and a committee report is due May first.
The article notes that rumors of a site selection are untrue and the decision committee won’t be formed until May first. It mentions plans for another trip to the Territory around the fifteenth, with the chaplain’s prayer referenced.
The text notes the president may be shielded by the Almighty as he returns home, while outlining a $9,000,000 bond issue to fund an extension. The Colorado and Southern line spans 1,121 miles from Orin Junction to Fort Worth, Texas, with a Gulf-bound route to Galveston via Trinity and Brazos Valley railroad, 160 miles of new track. Construction is contracted and due to finish in a year, along with steps to police the country, and foreign talks hint at an international conference with the Sultan.
A church youth gathering plans a Friday night activity at the church followed by a visit to Mrs. J. J. Beck’s home two miles northeast of town for a “Tour of the United States.” The piece also lists cattle and sheep price data from Chicago and Kansas City markets with steady to strong trends and various grade ranges.
Attorney General Mayer will travel to Washington to represent New York before the U S Supreme Court in the final argument over the corporation franchise tax. The case has lingered through state and national courts since the law was enacted six years ago and many corporations in the state are watching. If the Court sustains the Court of Appeals, the state may collect twenty five million dollars from corporations.
Miss Ida McCune informs her pupils that her studio has moved from 618 North Main to the residence of Mrs. S L Ogle at 614 North Main. The change takes effect immediately and patrons are advised to use the new address for lessons.
The county commissioners awarded grading and repair work on Second Street road to Tobe Cazier and Mr. Dodge. The price is $200 per mile or $500 for the 2 1/2 miles most in need. Work to start as weather and ground permit. rain delayed start today.
Fort Worth hosts the Texas State Lumbermen's Association annual convention with members and their ladies welcomed by the Hoo-Hoo order. The organizers provided full hospitality as the gathering began.
Topeka April 11 reports on a Santa Fe collision at Kinsley were overblown. The fireman and a porter were seriously hurt and three passengers were slightly injured. No other injuries occurred.
Washington April h1 The state department received from Minister Bowen a copy of President Castro's reply to arbitration on the United States Venezuela issues. There is no urgency attached and the reply will stay for cabinet consideration after President Roosevelt's western trip unless something unexpected occurs in Venezuela.
Fifty four defendants face charges in the Montana land cases heard by Judge Hunt in the U S court at Helena. The government alleges interim agent R M Cobban acted for United States Senator Clark, who is sued to recover land prized for its timber. The federal grand jury proceeds.
Walton's Studio advertises high class portraiture and photography services to customers seeking refined images. The short notice highlights deluxe quality and professional photography offerings from a local studio.
J M Giles of the U S Reclamation Service arrives in New York to take charge of the hydrographic department in part of New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. His duties are not yet assigned. Mrs Raph Dimmitt arrives from Denver to join her husband a salesman at Price Co store.
Richard M. Steele, who has spent three months here for his health, leaves today for El Paso. J. J. ONeill of Allellen, New Mexico, was in the city today on business.
For Roswell and Vicinity the forecast calls for rain or snow tonight and probably Wednesday. Temperatures will drop tonight becoming colder.
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