22 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
1
Mrs Ella Lea Bedell donates valuable property to the National Guard. The act reflects civic support and strengthens local military resources amid ongoing public service. Beneficiary details and specific asset descriptions are noted in the donation record.
At a Commercial Club meeting Roswell Armory Board accepted Mrs Ella Lea Bedell’s lot 14 block 4 Roswell as the armory site and her pledge joins 99 others to raise ten thousand dollars toward a ten thousand dollar territorial grant. E L Bedell offers to join a hundred donors at hundred dollars each to reach twenty thousand for a new convention hall. Committees to be formed by President Kellahin and Mayor Richardson.
Special to the Daily Record Amarillo Texas April 22 The cadets of the New Mexico Military Institute defeated Amarillo five to one in the first baseball game of the convention series. The cadets Fielding was superb with only one error. Amarillo committed four errors while NMMI collected nine hits to Amarillo's three. Ware hit a three bagger Conroy Wynne and Crowell doubled Wynne Crowell Stains Montoya and Webster single. The decisive third inning featured Kunz Ware and Webster bunting Conroy's two base hit followed. Wynne suffered a finger injury in the third but helped preserve a potential shutout.
Batteries Wynne and Crowell along with Ca vet and Hubbard bolster the cadets as they enter the series. The group’s depth suggests solid performance across the entire contest.
Local building trades offer carpentry and related services with contact option described as phone 107. Advertisement emphasizes quality workmanship across building projects and invites inquiries for quotes and scheduling.
The fleet visit continues with dozens of events daily in Los Angeles. A grand ball at Shrine Auditorium is planned for tonight with Admiral Thomas leading a 9 15 grand march for over 250 officers and a thousand dancers.
Local firm at 117 West Second Street offers land surveying and concrete work services with phone contact 464. Inquiries invite homeowners and builders to request estimates and project planning assistance.
In Kansas City on April 22 representatives of coal operators and miners resumed a joint committee session to review each side's proposals. Operators urge a three person arbitration panel chosen by each side plus a federal judge as fifth. T. L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America warns there will be no arbitration on operators terms, saying it would deprive miners of their rights.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on April 22 a log road train carrying 25 Italian laborers ran away after the reverse lever failed. The train sped a mile and left the track at a curve, killing four and seriously injuring two, with eight more hurt lightly. the engineer and fireman survived. In Washington, Representatives Tawney and Haney were injured in a rear end collision on the Capital Traction line. Tawney hurt in the back, Haney in the hip, about a score of others lightly hurt. No hospital trips were made.
Kansas City issue records April 22 receipts 6 000 cattle including 700 Southerns. Market steady with Southern steers 4 6.25, cows 2.75 475, stockers 3.75 560, bulls 3.40 5.25, calves 4.25 6.00. Hog receipts 10 000 prices 5e lower bulk 5.40 5.60 heavy 5.60 5.65 packers 5.45 5.60 lights 5.30 5.50 pigs 4.00 4.75 Sheep receipts 6 000 market steady muttons 5.25 6.40 lambs 6.00 7.40 range wethers 5.00 6.80 red ewes 4.50 6.00. We buy and sell old buggies and wagons. Texas Shop R F Cruse.
Trinidad, April 22. Wm. A. Clark and party arrived from New York to inspect 12,000 acres of coal lands twenty miles west of town, where Clark holds an option, and departed for the property. Bring your horse to T. M. Rabb.
Frankfort April 22 Acting under Governor Will son orders Adjutant General Johnson outlines a vigorous campaign against offenders in Cadiz Trigg county where warrants already issued name ringleaders in burning and other outrages and troops will gather to quell the unrest.
Dr Presley specializes in ear nose and throat care and fitting glasses. Contact number 130 is listed for appointments or inquiries.
In Streator Illinois two men blew in the front of Rizzo Salvatori's grocery store after attempting to summon him to his home adjoining the shop. Salvatori had previously received letters from Chicago Black Hand demanding large sums of money.
Springfield April 22 whispers hint a Johnson or Bryan tilt at tomorrow's Democratic state convention with Johnson's name likely to be memorized but Bryan expected to receive instructions. Democrats hailed a potential victory as New Orleans reports show Sanders winning governor and the ticket with large margins. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman dies in London after a long illness. he served in Parliament since 1871 and led a Liberal cabinet in 1905. Thomas J. Allen of Texico travels to Carlsbad with I. L. Steele of Roosevelt, N M on life insurance business.
Artesia visiting team loses 8 to 7 in eleven innings at Amusement Park. Williams of Artesia delays and Roswell pitcher Foreman battles through a three hour game with frequent errors and timely hits. Wilson and McCaslin homer, Leland makes a famed one handed catch, and Reed scores a late run as Roswell prevails in a dramatic extra frame.
R F Cruse advertises horse shoeing at 1.50 dollars and claims the best workmanship in Pecos Valley. Invitation to come and be shown the exclusive horsesneer service.
Property deals offer 160 acres each near Roswell Cumberland and Artesia all in artesian belt owner must sell for cash or terms. Contact Richard W. Lewis Cumberland New Mexico for details by mail or phone.
Roswell Seed Co announces plants now ready including sweet potatoes cabbage and tomatoes from 401f.
Fine IVERS & POND piano priced at $600. Will sell at a great sacrifice. Apply at Mrs. Spain's, 420 N Richardson. 4314.
Fall River mills plan drastic production cuts to offset weak markets. About 125,000 fewer pieces are expected this week as mills move to raise prices by limiting supply.
A brief line noting that for floor paints and varnishes readers should consult P. V. Lumber Company, implying a local supplier or ad reference in the periodical.
N J Winchell arrived in Dexter yesterday and remained today for business matters. He met local officials and discussed community projects.
A writ of habeas corpus was granted at White Plains by Justice Morschauser on application of Harry K. Thaw. James G. Graham presented the application and papers bear Thaw's signature. The writ is returnable in Poughkeepsie on Saturday May 9, when District Attorney Jerome of New York may oppose Thaw's release.
Dr Hunsberger will speak and offer comfort at Zinks Jewelry store in the evening. A science demonstration in a dark room is promised free of charge.
A. Sampson and family have arrived from Blackstone Illinois and will reside on their eighty acre farm southeast of town which they recently bought.
Bishop Allison Capers, Protestant Episcopal bishop of the diocese of South Carolina, died at his home in Columbia this afternoon after serving as a church leader for years.
Local U S Weather Bureau observation at 6:00 a m Roswell New Mexico records max 80 min 51 mean 66 with no precipitation and light west wind. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with local showers tonight and fair weather Thursday and steady temperatures.
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