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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1907

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New Oil Company Formed in Roswell

A group of Roswell and Chaves county men organize the Southwestern Oil Company of Roswell with 200 000 shares at 1 each. They plan a drilling contract on Second Street for a 640 acre tract and have already taken up a well project for next week with funds to be spent on the well and related operations.

Roswell Southwestern Oil Company Chaves County Second Street Raffin Oil G. A. Riccoardson Jos. F. Carper Gregory Moore W Prager J. T. Carltoneorge Ady, Jr C. W. Haynes

College Athletics at Philadelphia Relay Carnival

More than twelve hundred athletes converge on Franklin Field for a major eastern relay and field sports meet. Schools and colleges from states east of the Mississippi and north of the Mason-Dixon. Wisconsin absent. Events include one mile relays and two and four mile championships for large universities. Parsons leads the intercollegiate entrants.

Philadelphia Franklin Field Mississippi River Mason and Dixon Line Wisconsin Virginia North Carolina Maryland United States Parsons

Indictment Filed Against Captain Tygard Over Bank Funds

Federal grand jury in Kansas City indicts Captain Flavius J. Tygard for misapplication of funds from the Bates National Bank of Butler Missouri, a bank that suspended operations last September. Indictment spans eleven counts involving $15,000. Tygard, 74, previously headed the Masonic Home of Missouri and other ventures and was confined to a private sanitarium after bank suspension.

Federal Grand Jury Kansas City Flavius J. Tygard Bates National Bank of Butler Tygard Masonic Home of Missouri Knights Templar of Missouri Walnut Land &Coal Company Bates County Investment Company

Great mass meeting aims to win 1908 Republican convention

Kansas City citizens will gather at Convention hall tonight to discuss securing the next Republican national convention. Missouri and Kansas leaders will speak, two orchestras will perform, and the program is designed to be lively and nonpartisan with joint presidership by a Republican and a Democrat.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Munch

Pure Food Show Opens in Cincinnati Music Hall

Cincinnati opens its first annual pure food drug and confectionery exposition in Music Hall this evening. The two week event features exhibits from prominent manufacturers across the United States.

Cincinnati Music Hall United States

Los Angeles Limited to Resume Service Tomorrow

The Union Pacific announced the Los Angeles limited will resume service tomorrow after a temporary stop. Officials expect heavy traffic next week due to the Shriners conclave and Mothers' convention among other national gatherings in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Omaha Neb Union Pacific Pacific Coast

Mexican Battle of Flowers Transformation in Mexico City

Mexico City prepares for the Battle of Flowers fiesta set for April 28 with the city council completing final arrangements. The capital will become a floral spectacle with houses along the route decorated from First Pillar to the Bronze Horse as residents await an impressive celebration.

City of Mexico Land of Diaz Ci Ie Council

Night Parade and Vehicle Classes Open Celebration

A nighttime display will feature electric lights as a parade of bicycles and another of carriages, motor cars, and wagons to open the celebration. Twelve first prizes will be given to owners of the various classes vehicles. The slower battle starts at 4 PM from Chapultepec.

Chapultepec

Fear Easter Sunday Massacre Fears in Russia

Reports from St. Petersburg say authorities fear Easter will be used to trigger a general massacre of Jews. Rumors have prompted thousands of Jewish families to sell homes and flee southern provinces as demonstrations are planned. The Union of Russian People discussed Easter protests with potential mass actions if authorities intervene.

St. Petersburg Russia Union of Russian People

Edna May to Marry After Stage Retirement

Miss Edna May will retire from the stage after her current engagement with Nelly Neil ends this evening. She plans a continent holiday before marrying Oscar Lewishon. Joseph Coyne, star comedian from Nelly Neil, is engaged by George Edwardes for The Gay Widow at Daly's Theatre.

Edna May London Nelly Neil Miss May Oscar Lewishon Joseph Coyne George Edwardes Daly's Theater

Local Option Battle in Fort Worth and Tarrant County

Fort Worth Texas April 27 after a heated campaign with spending on both sides a local option election is held in Fort Worth and across Tarrant county the brewing interests poll projects a defeat for the measure while prohibition supporters predict a solid dry county vote in county precincts temperance groups and anti prohibitionists fill newspaper space with arguments Mississipi April 27 Temperance supporters claim a 200 vote majority in the local option contest today

Fort Worth Fit. Worth Tex Tarrant County Temperance Miss

Eddy-Walden Nuptials in New York Church

Miss Matilda Stewart Eddy, daughter of Ulysses Doubleday Eddy, married Howard Talbot Walden today at St. Thomas Church in Mamaroneck. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Anchorage, home of Mr Eddy, with both families described as prominent in New York.

Eddy-Walden New York Matilda Stewart Eddy Ulysses Doubleday Eddy Howard Talbot Walden St. Thomas’ S Church Mamaroneck Anchorage

Roswell Citizens To Vote On Gov Hager Resignation

The People of Roswell will express their opinion of Gov. Hager's resignation at the courthouse tonight at eight o'clock. The notice calling for public input reflects local engagement with state leadership.

Roswell Hagerman Court House

Ed Howe to Lecture at Doniphan Tonight

Ed Howe editor of the Atchison Globe will lecture in Doniphan this evening describing his world trip. Proceeds fund rebuilding the Doniphan Union Church, one of Kansas’s oldest congregations.

Ed Howe Atchison Kan Jed. Howe Atchison Globe Doniphan Doniphan Union Church

Three of Us ends record run at Staltison Square

Brian York announces The Three Us will close its season tonight at Staltison Square theater after a record 227 consecutive performances, the longest in the venue's history. The farewell marks the season's end.

Brian York Staltison Square Theater

Chester Sorey Alive and Well

Friends in this city received a card from Chester Sorey who is running a moving picture machine at Fort Worth. He was formerly employed at the Majestic theater here and went to El Paso. Word came that he had been killed by the electric current at El Paso but the card states he is not hurt.

Chester Sorey Fort Worth Majestic Theatre el Paso

Bust for Italian Cruiser Margherita in Naval Display

Rome notes a solid silver bust of Dowager Queen Margherita funded by thousands of patriotic Italian women will be presented to the cruiser Margherita tomorrow. The ceremony accompanies an imposing naval and military display.

Rome Margherita

New Infielder for Roswell Team Arrives from Canyon City

T. V. Reeves arrives from Canyon City and accepts a position in the Probate Clerk and Recorder F. P. Gayle office. Reeves is a fast infielder and pitcher, with local fans eager to place him on the Roswell town team after strong practice showings.

Roswell T. V. Reeves Canyon City F. P. Gayle Reeves

Gratitude to Builders for Arch at Roswell Convention

The committee thanks the Carpenters Union for the alfalfa arch in front of the Grand Court during the convention and credits Roswell Hardware W P Lewis Hardware Pecos Valley Lumber Kemp Lumber and Roswell Lumber for the advertising arch at the courthouse.

Carpenters’ Union Grand Cerral Roswell Hardware Company W. P. Lewis Hardware Company Pecos Valley Lumber Company Kemp Lumber Company Roswell Lumber Company Court House

Notice to present bills for The Pantry before May first 1907

Special notice from Ellis and Douglass proprietors of The Pantry asking all bill holders to present claims for payment before May first 1907.

Ellis & Douglass

For Sale Cheap Five Room House Near Court House

House on Richardson avenue with five rooms features shade grass water and a barn, available at a price if sold within the next 30 days. Apply at 100 N Main. 46t10.

Richardson Ave Court House Main

Binger Herman Acquitted Of Destruction Of Public Records

The jury, after an all night pursuit of a verdict, acquitted Binger Herman former Oregon congressman and former General Land Office commissioner of destroying permanent records. The twelve week trial ended with a Not Guilty verdict at 12 40 pm after re reading the judge's charge and a lunch break.

Washington D. C Binger Herman Oregon General Land Office Herman U. S Baker

Next Week College Baseball Schedule Highlights

A slate of non conference and conference games unfolds next week featuring Dartmouth against Colby in Hanover New Hampshire Oklahoma University at Baldwin Kansas Notre Dame against St Viatour Kankakee Illinois Penn State meets Dickinson Carlisle Pennsylvania Carlisle Indians host Penn State Monmouth College welcomes Notre Dame at Monmouth Indiana Arkansas University faces Drury Fayetteville Baker vs Kansas Baldwin Oklahoma and more across Ithaca Galesburg Ames Tuscaloosa and Winfield with numerous regional matchups.

Dartmouth Colby Hanover N. H Illinois College Shutleff College Jacksonville Ill Oklahoma University Baldwin Kansas Notre Dame University St. Viatour Kankakee Pennsylvania State Dickinson College Carlisle Carlisle Indians Penn State Knox College Galesburg Purdue Rosy Poly Lafayette Ind Minnesota University Winnipeg Minneapolis Iowa Aggies Indiana Ames Alabama University Owenton Tuscaloosa Ala Kansas Normal Emporia Cornell Ithaca Monmouth College Monmouth Arkansas University Drury College Fayetteville Ark Baker University Kansas University Bowdoin College Southwest Kansas College Winfield Kan

Roosevelt in Peacemaking Role Aids Nicaragua Deal

President Roosevelt credited with helping secure peace between Nicaragua and El Salvador after a treaty signed at Amapala. Cable from Nicaragua’s Zelaya to Roosevelt expresses thanks for his substantial efforts in achieving the agreement.

Roosevelt Washington, D. C Nicaraugua Salvador Zelaya Amapala

Four Die and Five Fatally Hurt in Mine Explosion

An explosion at Morgan Slope mine in Black Diamond Washington today killed four men and fatally injured five others. Fourteen additional workers were seriously injured as the first two mine cars were descending on the sixth level about 1,500 feet below the surface. Authorities suspect a gas buildup following a cave explosion the previous night.

Seattle Wash Morgan Slope Black Diamond

Pier Collapse Injures and Buries Workers at Locust Point

A pier under construction at Locust Point Baltimore collapsed injuring fifteen workers and leaving two men missing and six bodies recovered. The structure for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Immigration station for the North German Lloyd Steamship cost 900000 dollars, stretched about 10900 feet, and was three fourths complete.

Baltimore Locust Point Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Lloyd Steamship

Canyon City Wins Decisive 8–7 Game Over Cadets

Canyon City defeated the Cadets eight to seven in the deciding game of the series at Canyon City. Both teams played hard with weak pitching. Cadets batteries were Hester Gammon Lohman. Canyon City used Cavett Wickard Hubbard. Special to the Daily Record. April 26.

Canyon City Daily Record Cadets Hester Gammon Lohman Cavett Wickard Hubbard

Emma Eames Stor¢y Divorced in New York

Interlocutory decree grants Emma Eames Storey the right to resume her maiden name and to remarry, but she is forbidden to remarry during Mrs Storey’s lifetime. The ruling allows later remarriage if desired.

Emma Eames Stor¢y New York Emma Eames Storey Storey

Ex Governor Bullock Dies in Albion at 73

Rufus B. Bullock, former Georgia governor, died at his Albion New York residence today. He was 73 and had lived at the family estate since his wife’s death two years earlier.

Bullock Albion N. Y Rufus B. Bullock Georgia Mr. Bullock

Revival of old style racing at Lexington track begins

Lexington Kentucky April 27 race fans will see a return to traditional racing with no bookmakers or betting agents allowed at the historic Lexington track as the Kentucky Racing Commission sets the dates for the Lexington association. The event marks a shift to raceware governed by the commission during the coming week starting this afternoon.

Lexington and Louisville Horsement Kentucky Association America Old Raintuck Lexington Kentucky Racing Commission Lexington Association

Death in Elevator Shaft Slays Woman in Peoria Hotel

Mrs. Mate Chester of Chicago, Grand Secretary for Illinois of the Order of Eastern Star, fell down an elevator shaft in a Peoria hotel today and was instantly killed.

Peoria Mate Chester Chicago Grand Illinois Order of Eastern Star

Balloon Flight Postponed by Weather Conditions

St Louis reports that Aeronaut B C McCoy of the Aeroclub of New York postponed the long distance balloon flight of America for at least 36 hours after consulting Weather Bureau officials because wind conditions were not favorable.

St. Louis Weather Bureau Aeronaut B. C. McCoy Aeroclub of New York America

Water Users Board Plans Carlsbad Celebration Meet

W M Atkinson attends Carlsbad to join the Water Users board arranging the July 3 4 5 celebration. The board includes presidents vice presidents and secretaries from New Mexico water associations with Rio Hondo Reservoir Water Users as a member. L K McGaffey and Fred C Hunt will also attend the meeting.

W. M. Atkinson Carlsbad Board of Control of the Water Users New Mexico Rio Hondo Reservoir Atkinson

Real Estate Transfers Filed for Record in Roswell Area

Deeds recorded by Probate Clerk F. P. Gayle show The Felix Irrigation Company transferring one water right to Mae C. Laing for $1. Norvell L. Randolph and wife deed lots 1 and 3, block 8 South Roswell for $900 with a water right from Jowell on lot 2. W. S. O Neal sells eighty acres in 25-10-23 for $400. Edward S. Ewins and wife deed lots 3 and 4, block 42 Lake Arthur for $160. Jessie M. Gammill and husband transfer the NW quarter of 22-12-25 to Oscar Shaw for $2,889.

F. P. Gayle Felix Irrigation Company Mae C. Laing Norvell L. Randolph C. M. Farnsworth South Roswell R. W. Johnston Edward S. Ewins C. M. Johnston Lake Arthur Jessie M. Gammill Oscar Shaw

Doings at Portales Portales hits new bank and busy building boom

Portales reports a new Farmers' Bank of Portales with stock placed and a building planned. W M Cox of Portales, deputy sheriff, visited on legal business. The winter term ends with exercises and the new school building should be ready for fall. Residential building activity is rapid, more noticeable than in the business district.

Portales W. M. Cox Roosevelt County Farmers’ Bank of

Philharmonic Band to Play Free Outdoor Concert

The Philharmonic Band will give a free open air concert in the court house plaza next Thursday night. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the music in a casual public event.

Philharmonic Band Court House Plaza

Notice to Ice Customers in Roswell Gas Co.

Notice to ice customers that all fees must be paid in cash on delivery. Drivers are instructed not to carry accounts. Roswell Gas Co.

ICE Roswell Gas CO

Notice Withdrawn Real Estate From Market

Property withdrawn from sale by 4813 A. E. Olson. Statement serves as formal notice to real estate men that all listed holdings are pulled from the market.

A. E. Olson

Attorney General Reid to discuss governor resignation conspiracy

The text notes Attorney General Reid will discuss the conspiracy tied to the governor's forced resignation tonight at eight at the courthouse.

For Sale and Local Notices From Roswell

For Sale at a Sacrifice 320 acre claim 214 miles from Artesia for $2000 or split sale. Box 381 Roswell. 4917 Ced Puttermilk 10¢ a gallon at Roswell Creamery. Free public meeting at the Court House tonight. L O Fullen of Carlsbad voyaging to New York. J C Glass of Lake Arthur visiting. Majestic 10¢ program and music.

Artesia Roswell

Roswell Weather Summary for Apr 27

U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico on April 27 notes a max temperature of 76, min 42 and mean 59 with no precipitation. Wind from the northwest at 4 mph and clear skies. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with little to no temperature change.

Roswell N. M

Taft Declines To Discuss Politics During Western Trip

Secretary of War Taft, arriving in Cincinnati for public addresses and a Dayton stop, says he will not comment on presidential questions during his western trip. He notes engagements were made long ago and politics will not be discussed. He receives a warm welcome at the Union Hotel and will speak at Yale Association banquet on university matters.

Cincinnati Taft Dayton Ohio Union Hotel Associated Western Yale Clubs Yale Association

Social world notes and sending farewells in town

Mrs. John W. Rhea hosts a reception with her sister Mrs. Guy Catlin from Dallas at three to five on Thursday to meet guests and bid farewell to Mrs. H. R. Morrow and Mrs. E. L. Humphreys. Mrs. H. F. M. Bear hosted a party for Miss Annie Mason featuring a Five Hundred game and a large guest list. The Book Club met for business with Mrs. Sidney Prager, and Miss Phyllis Nisbet gave a farewell for Miss Evelyn Snyder at North Main Street with a suffix game won by Linda Peterson who received a swastika brooch and refreshments were served.

John W. Rhea Pennsylvania Avenue Sixth Street Guy Catlin Dallas H. R. Morrow Denver Amarillo E. L. Humphreys Plainview Texas Mr. Humphreys H. F. M. Bear Annie Mason Altoona North Main Street Mesdames A. D. Garrett A. C. Wilson Humphreys Morrow F. N. Brown Polsgrove W. M. Reed Oliver Smith Keebler Scott Hunt, True Mayes Charless Holmes and Mason Phyllis Nisbet Evelyn Snyder Miss Snyder Linda Peterson

War Ships Built for Navy Found with Serious Defects

Boston April 27 Congressman G W Waldo New York warned at a Faneuil Hall meeting that ships built under private contract to the navy show serious defects Rivet holes were plugged with putty and soap instead of hot rivets and several hundred rivets were mishandled in one ship The work was sent to the Brooklyn yard for repairs.

Boston G. W. Waldo New York Faneuil Hall National League of Employees of the Navy Yard Brooklyn Navy Yard

Reduced Rates At The Business College

We sold scholarships at reduced rates last summer and many buyers praise their value. Call at the college or phone 242 to join the spring term. New students are signing up and the college has received more furniture typewriters and two additional teachers. We have secured good positions for

Business College

Mass Meeting Tonight In Roswell On Hagerman Controversy

Citizens are invited to a free eight o clock meeting at the Court House in Roswell. Speakers include Attorney Reid and local figures discuss Governor Hagerman and the Roosevelt administration amid questions of government integrity and the New Mexico political situation.

Court House Roswell Theles New Mexico Stockard H. J. Hagerman Hagerman Roosevelt

Woolverton Practical Business College ad offer

Each graduate earns 120.00 per month while the college promises a complete business education and a lucrative position for 55.00. The ad claims unmatched preparation and even offers to pay for the course via a scholarship if a better option exists and urges readers to investigate.

Woolverton Practical Business College Coo

Cattle Shipping Situation Labeled Hopeless by Rancher

J. P. White returned from the Panhandle and reports the cattle shipping situation is hopeless. He ordered cars February 16 and now cites six hundred cars needed to fill his order, with over five thousand cars required overall. Shippings north after May 10 would be pointless, leading many cattle to be held over until next year. The root problem is lack of motive power rather than car shortage.

J. P. White Res Panhandle

Col Charles Baker Returns From Artesia

Col Charles KL Baker arrived back yesterday from Artesia marking the end of a brief assignment and resuming duties locally with no further details provided.

Col Charles KL Baker Artesia

Rockefeller Gifts Real Estate to Others Plan

A World report says John D. Rockefeller will donate most of his land holdings in Chicago and Cleveland as part of a plan to relinquish virtually all his real estate. A friend notes the gifts aim to shift ownership to others while reducing his worries about the properties.

Rockefeller New York the World Today John D. Rockefeller Chicago Cleveland

Skillman Gets Favorable Verdict in Realty Commission Suit

In district court Judge Wm. H. Pope presided as W. G. Skillman sued Parker Earle for a 5 percent commission on a $6,000 real estate sale. The verdict awarded Skillman $300. A motion for a new trial was filed. The court then heard motions, and at four o'clock the territorial grand jury report was to be delivered before discharge.

Skillman W. G. Skillman Parker Earle Wm. H. Pope Territorial Grand Jury

Social Ball by the Maccabees at Maccabee Hall

The ladies of the Maccabees host a social ball at Maccabee hall next Monday night with music by a fine string band admission fifty cents and an open invitation to all to enjoy the evening.

Ladies of the Maccabees Maccabee Hall

Sheriff Ballard Heads to Santa Fe and Las Vegas

Sheriff C L Ballard departs tomorrow for official business in Santa Fe and attends the final meeting of the old cattle sanitary board in Las Vegas.

C. L. Ballard Santa Fe Las Vegas Old Cattle Sanitary Board

Freeman Looks to Locate in Roswell from San Antonio

J. W. Freeman arrived yesterday from San Antonio seeking a new business site and plans to stay several days in Roswell as he scouts possible locations.

J. W. Freeman San Antonio Texas Roswell

Missionary Workers Return From Texico Tour

Mrs. Summergill, Miss Emily Summersgill and Miss Eunice Crawford returned last night from Texico where they have been doing Salvation Army missionary work.

Mrs. Summergill Emily Summersgill Eunice Crawford Texico Salvation Army

Mrs M W Shelley Visits In City From Abilene

Mrs M W Shelley arrived from Abilene Texas to visit her daughter Mrs James Rice who moved here with her husband three weeks ago to establish their home.

M. W. Shelley Abilene Texas James Rice

Mrs Cordray Returns to Lake Arthur After Pittsburg Visit

Mrs C L Cordray arrived back at Lake Arthur last night after filing on a chimney near the area earlier in the day. She had traveled from Pittsburg Pennsylvania and was in the valley for about a week.

C. L. Cordray Lake Arthur Pittsburg

Miss Keller Bedell Salter and Alexander Guests at Military Institute Camp

Misses Keller and Bedell and Mes srs Salter and Alexander were guests of Captain Barlow and Major Pearson at the Military Institute camp near the Hondo reservoir on Thursday.

Keller Bedell Salter Alexander Barlow Major Pearson Military Institute Hondo Reservoir

J Leahy Leaves Colfax For Home After Short City Stay

District attorney J Leahy of Colfax and Union counties and district deputy for the Elks of New Mexico departed for his home in Raton this morning after a brief visit in the city.

J. Leahy Colfax Union Counties the Elks of New Mexico Raton

Artesia man R P Holmes in town yesterday

R P Holmes of Artesia visited town yesterday, adding a local note to regional activity.

R. P. Holmes Artesia

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NEW Oil Company Reid Roswell Creamery L. O. Fullen Mrs. Fullen J. C. Glass The Majestic U. S. Weather Bureau Book Club Sidney Prager Majestic Moving Pictures Allery Furniture Company
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