This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
4
The ceremony at Shiloh Battlefield featured Governor Johnson and fifty Minnesota notables as the monument to fallen soldiers was unveiled. C C Andrews of St Paul and others spoke while ideal spring weather gave way to a formal tribute.
Federal authorities in Chicago announce fines totaling 10150 to 28 men arrested nationwide for lottery links. The heaviest 6000 was levied on David Jones of Chicago linked to Old Reliable Guaranty Loan and Trust Co. All pleaded guilty and warned of prison if repeated. Authorities say the Jones firm’s collapse ends lotteries in the United States. Also notice: Ladies Aid Society and Queen Esthers plan a home made sale April 14 in Sparks building with booths for each day of the week.
The Tennessee Supreme Court today ousted the Standard Oil Co. from doing business in the state for acts at Gallatin restraining trade. Justice Neil delivered the opinion. Counsel for the company have appealed to the U S Supreme Court. The item mentions Roswell rustics and a funeral with Rev Vermillion and Nina Rabb in a fragmentary note.
Roswell reports Judge Wm H Pope suffered a nervous collapse and adjourned court after weeks of long sessions and sixteen hour days. The condition followed intense workload. rest likely needed. Local notices also mention church services at First M E Church South with Rev S E Allison and Rev John W Smith.
San Francisco reports the Market Street jewelry shop at 744 Market Street robbed last night. The late Mrs. Martin and two daughters will depart for Brainard Kansas with the body, as fifty thousand dollars worth of diamonds were stolen. A funeral service for Patrick Williams was held at Dilley Undertaking Rooms, with ties to W. M. Patrick and the local M E Church, South.
Capt Murray and Ted Bedell organize a teen baseball squad including W. G. Hamilton E. L. Bedell Dr. Phillips Roy Daniel L. R. Alexander A. L. Hall M. S. Murray R. M. Parsons and Ross Malone. Others to be added if possible. Church notices from First Methodist Episcopal Church and St. Andrew's Mission listed with service times and sermon topics.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.