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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1910

Page

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Institute Leads in Piano Contest Amid Bid for New Court House

The contest shows rising interest as the Institute leads with a large vote lead over Baptist Church and Central School, while five firms bid on the Roswell courthouse contract. Lyon Axtell and Mutual Construction Co of Louisville vie to move crews and gear to one site, with G M Lyon arriving from Pueblo to oversee the project. Lewman represents Mutual Construction, and bidding spans multiple firms with plans to assemble all outfits at a single location.

N. Ll Institute En Ucn The Baptist Church Club Central School Cewek Weer GmGwe Oe Christian Church Piscopal St.ary’s Hospital Eevee Lyon & Axtell Mutual Construction Company Louisville Axtell G. M. Lyon Pueblo Colo Roswell Lyon & Axtel Lewman

Commissioners Tackle Complex Court House Contract Bids

County commissioners and architect I H Rapp opened bids for a new courthouse at the Gilkeson hotel sample rooms. Twelve propositions occupied the day as plans propositions and counter proposals were spread across the table in a crowded effort to decide the contract.

I. H. Rapp Court House Gilkeson Hotel

Fire Two Bargains at Parson s Lawrence Real Estate

Two bargains advertised in a real estate notice from Parson s Lawrence Insurance Real Estate Loans and Notary Agents at 215 North Main Street Kansas City Life. A modern cottage near central school and a well improved farm four miles south of the city are offered at sacrifice.

Antral Parsons & Lawrence

Jeffries Prefers Rough Work to Box Training Bout

Jim Jeffries shows reluctance to box while training in Ben Lomond California on April 21 saying he would rather rough it for quicker conditioning. After a three round session with Bob Armstrong Jeffries favors heavy work over sparring creating questions about finding equally sturdy opponents as Armstrong resists real fighting with the looming giant.

Ben Lomond Calif Jim Jeffries Bob Armstrong Jeffries Armstrong

Railway Clerks Hold Meeting in New Orleans

In New Orleans on April 21 the International Brotherhood of Railway Clerks plans to elect officers and choose next year’s convention site. Discussions determined association policies and all matters from prior meetings have been settled.

New Orleans International Brotherhood of Railway

Confederate Veterans Reunion Choice Narrows to Three Cities

New Orleans April 21. With the annual reunion approaching, Louisiana and Mississippi veteran groups flood camps with letters seeking support for the next gathering. Camps cite Little Rock Macon and Chattanooga as preferred sites for the next reunion.

New Orleans Mobile Louisiana Mississippi Little Rock Ark Macon Chattanooga Tenn

Bryan for Prohibition in Missouri speech planned

Springfield Mo April 21 William J Bryan will speak in Missouri in support of state wide prohibition. Announcement was made here today. The Mitchell flats 15 rooms for rent 105 N Virginia Ave 2114.

Springfield William J. Bryan Missouri Mitchell Virginia Ave

Tom Lea Of Independence Dies At 71 In Dropsy

Thomas C. Lea aged 71 and eldest brother of the late Capt. J. C. Lea died yesterday at his son Cal Lea’s home in Independence Missouri from dropsy and kidney trouble. Funeral will be in Independence. He leaves two sons and a daughter Miss Lucy Lea of this city. He had visited Roswell and El Paso and was cousin to J. C. Lea. Born to Will Garrett and wife on East 7th Street a ten pound girl was born today at 1 p.m.

Tom Lea Capt. Lea Thomas C. Lea J. C. Lea F.H. Lea F. H. Pierce Cal Lea Independence Roswell el Paso Lucy Lea Will Garrett East 7Th Street

Dogs and frogs to be used in Hyde trial

Kansas City April 21 Dogs and frogs will be used to illustrate strychnine poisoning in the Hyde murder case. Toxicologists will poison six dogs to study the drug's effects before the jury as part of the prosecution's demonstration.

Hyde Kansas City Dr. Hyde

Roosevelt Arrives in Paris With Grand Reception Incognito

Theodore Roosevelt, former U S president, entered Paris at dawn and was greeted with royal honors under a troop cordon. Ambassadors Bacon Jusserand and staff, plus Marquis Lafayette among others, welcomed him at the station. He spent the morning at the embassy and later met President Fallieres and foreign minister Pinchon as Paris flaunted American flags.

Paris France Theodore Roosevelt United States Roosevelt Bacon Jusserand Washington America Kunching Mr. Bacon Marquis Lafayette General Lafayette Fallernes Pinchon

Methodist South board resumes in Louisville with all bishops present except one

In Louisville on April 21 the board of church extension of the Methodist Church South reconvened with all bishops in attendance except Bishop Fitzgerald. The session continues in Louisville, Kentucky, detailing plans and organizational matters for church expansion.

Louisville Board of Church Extension of the Methodist Church, South Fitzgerald

Dogs to be fed strychnine as defense case details emerge

Some canines will receive one fifteenth of a grain of strychnine while others get smaller amounts. Some dogs will be allowed to die from the poison and others will be killed. The digestive organs of the animals will be used by the defense in presenting its case to the jury.

Odd punishment by Justice Welter reported

Four boys aged ten to sixteen were caught stealing eighteen pigeons from A. H. Rockefellow’s barn on North Missouri avenue. They pled guilty before Justice Welter, who imposed a peculiar punishment by releasing them on condition they report their case for publication at the Daily Record office. The lads gave full names, which will be withheld from print during good behavior.

A. H. Rockefellow Missouri Avenue Justice Welter Judge Welter Daily Record Office

Absent Bishops Attend Louisville Conference Events

Ill bishops Bishops Candler of Atlanta and Key of Sherman Texas were absent. The board members were guests at a noon dinner hosted by the Louisville Convention and Publicity League. Tonight two public receptions were held at city cameries where several bishops spoke. The session ends tomorrow with Bishop Hendricks delivering an address reviewing the church’s work over the past year for submission to the general conference.

Candler Atlanta Key Sherman Texas Louisville

Tug Della Missing Near Gulf After Galveston Tow

Morgan City Louisiana April 21 Fears are entertained for the safety of the tug Della carrying ten men crew and which sailed from Galveston Texas last Saturday with a tow of two barges. The Della was due to arrive here Monday morning. In spite of being overdue consignees here believe some machinery derangement without storms may have delayed arrival.

Morgan City Della Galveston Texas Consignees

40 Men Entombed as Mulga Mine Tragedy Strikes

A deadly gas explosion at the Mulga mine of the Birmingham Coal & Iron Company traps 35 to 40 miners. By dawn none of the imprisoned men are alive. Foreman Fang holds the only list. rescue attempts continue with gas equipment and ambulances arriving. White and black workers suspected among the entombed as shafts fail to provide an escape.

Birmingham aAla Birmingham Iron & Coal Company Johnson Bonds Ala Birmingham Coal & Iron Company Tennessee Company Emsley Fang

Five room cottage with bath for sale in city water area

A modern five room cottage with bath, fronting east in a good location. Includes city water. Address listed as Bar Care Record. Message notes a large sacrifice price for quick sale.

Congress of the D A R Opens in Washington

Delegates attend the morning session of the Daughters of the American Revolution congress in Washington. Daughters await results of the ten vice president generals election and hear reports from state regents and standing committees. A presidential reception in the East Room at the White House is highly anticipated with the hall crowded.

Congress OF the Washington Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution White House United States

Prices of stocks move sluggishly at opening

New York firms opened with small gains and losses as stock prices moved sluggishly. A few issues rose slightly but most listings were unchanged, signaling a quiet start to the market day.

New York

Colonel Smart predicts visitors for commencement in Roswell

Col Robert Smart a governor staff member and Surgeon General of the New Mexico National Guard visited the Institute in Roswell. He praised the cadets health and facilities including bar racks and ventilation. He expects Governor staff to join May 23 for commencement week with many wives likely to attend. Also notes upcoming rubber hose prices and local help wanted, and reports NMMI cadets defeated the high school baseball team four to two with full game recap promised tomorrow.

Robert Smart New Mexico National Guard Roswell Col. Smart Col. Padget Las Vegas Col. Dobson Albuquerque Col Flamming-Jones Last Cruces

Roswell Weather Report April 21 Roswell NM forecast

Local Weather Bureau observation at 6:00 am reports a high of 90 and a low of 47 with a mean 68. Precipitation none. Wind 3 mph north. Clear skies. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity is fair and colder tonight and Friday. Compared to last year on this date, high 81 and low 45. The 16 year record highs are 91 in 1896 and lows 32 in 1899 and 1907.

U. S. Weather Bureau Roswell N. M

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