12 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
1
The article notes preparations for an upcoming commencement event with all arrangements completed. Names or exact dates are not provided in the readable text, but the piece emphasizes full readiness and organizational setup.
J Miller is named valedictorian for the 1907 class of 14 at the New Mexico Military Institute. May 18 to 22 will feature commencement events with Elder C C Hill delivering the sermon and Dr Slocum giving the annual address. Special sports and baseball games planned for commencement week. Local water project advances with judge Holbrook to decide on river water diversion and a 325000 water works system nearing completion.
The governor was listed to give the welcome address to the cattlemen's convention in Roswell next week, but sources say he cannot attend. The planned program notes his absence and the event's schedule may be adjusted accordingly.
In Cleveland on April 12 a fire caused men women and children to leap from third story windows to escape death. No fatalities known at this time though several were injured. Firemen rescued many with ladders and property loss was small. Real estate firms withdraw from market all listed property, signed 3613 James H. Hills Dunn.
Fresno reporters note Bishop William M. Bell Mrs. J. Woodbridge Barnes of Newark New Jersey and A H Cross of Cleveland spoke at the California Sunday School Association annual convention. A final session was held this evening.
Mayor McClellan signs the Bingham police bill returning it to Albany for Governor Hughes approval. The measure, likely to become law, grants Police Commissioner Bingham authority to depose inspectors and reorganize the detective bureau, concentrating power and signaling sweeping changes for Greater New York police.
The daughter of Elder C. C. Hill fell on stairs at their home last night at 8:30 causing serious bruises and a temporary loss of consciousness. Local help was summoned and she is reported in a serious condition.
The April 12 dispatch from Trinidad, Colorado reports a legal action challenging the city of Trinidad's right to use the river. The case involves municipal water rights and interstate claims, with arguments focusing on prior appropriations and public need.
Roswell residents report the quiet marriage of W H Burnett proprietor of the Beehive Barber Shop and Ethel Atkins daughter of B F Atkins. The ceremony occurred at 30 last night at Elder C Hill Christian church with the newlyweds residing with Mrs W N Brown.
Capitan Ayre will share a history of his life at the Citadel of the Salvation Army tonight in what is billed as a birthday event. The Salvation War is advancing with engaging meetings reported. Also noted is a sale listing for a fine Jersey cow and several local movements and visits in Artesia, Dalhart, Hagerman, and Roswell.
McKenzie Tennessee April 12 leading teachers from the region attend the opening session of the West Tennessee Educational association annual convention. Mayor Costen and Professor Robbins give welcome addresses with Superintendent Wharton Jones of Memphis replying for visitors. The afternoon features papers on educational topics and President C P Patterson of Sardis will deliver the annual address this evening followed by Superintendent Robert L Jones of Nashville. The closing session is set for tomorrow afternoon with officer elections for the coming year.
A special train will depart Amarillo at six o clock Sunday night and reach Roswell Monday morning. Amarillo is to send a large delegation to the convention. Also noted are a Minnesota Sunday school convention farewell session led by Dr. H. M. Mamill of Nashville and a Teachers Training Association banquet tonight. Florence and others travel through Hereford, with Arsenate of Lead shipments arriving at Roswell Drug & Jewelry Co.
Unclear text fragment notes the Honduran president in custody. Details on location, charges, or context are not provided. Further readable facts indicate a political custody situation with no explicit names or dates in the accessible portion.
The State Department flags a goal of permanent peace in Central America as Nicaragua and Honduras cease hostilities. A Washington or Mexico City conference is proposed with the United States and Mexico acting as umpires. Ambassador Free is cited as originating the idea.
President Roosevelt will speak at the Arlington cemetery unveiling of a granite monument honoring the Rough Riders regiment led by him as colonel. The ceremony begins at 4:20 PM with an invocation by Chaplain Brown and ends with closing remarks by Dr. Stafford.
A dark Barre granite shaft rising fifteen feet tall weighs about four tons. A large bronze tablet on the shaft bears a bas-relief regimental device and inscription remembering the deceased members of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry from the Spanish American War. Erected by the Members and Friends of the Regiment in 1906, the shaft will soon inscribe the names of every member by depth.
The report notes a wedding in Roswell witnessed by relatives and friends as a couple plans a move to California after a six week honeymoon. Mrs. George Cholier travels to Carlsbad to join her husband, who will run the Schiftz hotel with help from the family.
The report notes oil found near Roswell on the Robt C Cook place 214 miles south of the courthouse. A well drilled 175 feet showed strong flow with a 2 big stream pump installed, predicting high yield any week.
An incident tied to Shearman and Snyder involves Karl Snyder and John Shearman returning from Ten Mile to deal at farms near Roswell. A sale was considered with a price around 5000 dollars, with Roswell referenced as the location.
Fire destroyed the Smith and Company piano and music store in Louisville Kentucky during a blizzard. The loss totaled 109000 dollars. Several residents on the upper floors were rescued by firemen as flames raged through the building.
Carlton and Bell advertise a 4 room house with bath and conveniences on two acres. Property includes well windmill corral shed and other features.
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico on April 12 records a max of 89 and min of 43 degrees with mean 66 and no precipitation. Winds from the west at 2 miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with colder conditions tonight. Official M Wright in charge.
New York April 12 The Thaw jury remains deadlocked after 43 hours of deliberation with no disavowal of a possible discharge. Crowds gather at the courthouse as Evelyn Thaw and family members face intense public scrutiny amid ongoing court proceedings.
Washington Jan 12 The cabinet named delegates for the peace conference. Choate Porter Rose Hill Davis Perry Buchanan Hale Scott Butler will attend. Delegates sail from New York for The Hague about mid May.
The speaker asserts self defense as the sole basis for innocence, insisting the case rests on state law and the evidence that convinces both himself and the district attorney of his innocence under the written law. He emphasizes duty to protect himself and seeks a trial guided strictly by legal standards.
John A. Kebler, general manager of the coal operating department at Colorado Fuel and Iron, died suddenly in Trinidad today from ptomaine poisoning after eating canned salmon. He was about 45 and had held the post for one year.
Final motions to quash indictments against the Standard Oil Company were overruled. Judge Landis ruled that 439 counts were eliminated, leaving 4 463 counts to go to the jury.
Citizens suggest performing street sprinkling at night during the convention to keep sprinklers out of the way. The Record noted that a council committee would hire workers to manage night sprinkling and to collect trash and rake waste from streets.
Kansas City market report notes cattle receipts around 1000 with strong demand. Southern steers bring about 1005.25, southern cows range 3.0 to 4.25, calves 3.75 to 5.25, fed steers 4.25 to 5.75. Sheep prices show muttons 5.25 to 6.23, lambs 6.75 to 8.00, range wethers 4.50 to 7.00, fed ewes 5.00 to 6.00.
An aged notice notes listings of Potato, Tomato and Cabbage Plants by produce and seed firms. A newborn infant of Mr and Mrs Edwin E Davis, previously ill with dysentery, shows signs of improvement. A Roswell Realty Board notice withdraws property listings held by nonmembers. TF 3513 Drug and Jewelry Co.
The Woman's Club met at the Carnegie Library with strong attendance and decided to continue French history study next year. An amendment requires the president to name the program committee two months before the last meeting. Open house during cattlemen's convention was approved with library board consent.
Telegrams from Mrs Lillie Howeth say seven year old Truman was crushed and bones broken in a Carlsbad accident at five oclock Saturday evening and will be brought to Roswell when able. A later message says his condition is not improved.
Tonight at eight at the Majestic an operetta for children titled The Golden Sickie will be given for the Baptist church building fund. Miss Anderson has become secretary for the cattlemen’s convention following Miss Agnes Neiderkorn’s departure.
Notice to real estate men withdraws all property listed with non members of Roswell Realty Board. Signed C. N. Stansill at 3603 net C. Stansill.
Judge Wm. H. Pope and Clerk S. I. Roberts returned from Portales where they presided over Roosevelt county spring term. Judge Pope was accompanied by Mrs. Pope. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Williams also came back from a several days visit in Amarillo.
Norman Oklahoma April 12 delegates from University of Oklahoma and University of Missouri will debate government ownership of all railroads engaged in interstate business. The event aims to settle the question in a collegiate forum.
Indianapolis, Apr 12. The Indiana Blue Goose an organization of insurance men is holding its annual session in Indianapolis today.
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