29 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1905
Page
1
Gen Lee died last night from an apoplexy attack. The report states the general succumbed to the sudden medical event, ending a long career with military service noted by contemporaries.
Washington reports a minor chimney fire in the White House offices with quick extinguishment. Secretary Taft outlines moves to Bowen and others between Caracas, Chile, Colombia, and Panama as President Roosevelt contemplates a ministerial appointment. Separate dispatches note charges of counterfeiting in the Philippines and a drowning incident on the Rio Pecos with a local man accused by witnesses.
Jose Estrada eight year old Mexican boy disappeared after slipping from Barnett flume crossing the Hondo near Roswell Chihuahua. River swollen by rains, body not found despite careful search. Witnesses say a Mexican man watched the accident as the other children played nearby.
Carlton Bros reports a 320 acre desert claim in artesian belt near Roswell available briefly. Also offers ten acre plat near town fertile and fine priced reasonably. Carlton Bros promotes improved city property and lots in town with a call to see before buying.
A. K. Mott advertises entertainment services and trouble-saving assistance from 309 Main St. The note invites readers to consult him first for ict cresm and entertainment needs.
A fragmented report notes dramatic seismic activity and weather events disrupting the area. Heaving ground likely tied to unusual tremors, with reports of atmospheric disturbances and tornado warnings observed by witnesses and officials. No fatalities confirmed in the readable text.
A violent tornado struck Laredo Texas last night causing 20 to 25 deaths among Mexicans in frail houses. Reports say many homes were razed and telegraphs were down between San Antonio and Mexican regions. Austin notes possible additional fatalities as the storm extended over southwestern Texas. Greenville reports a train collision near the city hurt Yale professor Henry Farnum and others. a cook may have perished in a diner fire.
Violence flares as teamsters strike trials erupt near Chicago. A non union attack on a plumber and several wounded by rioters prompt calls for federal troop involvement to protect treasury bullion. Mayor Dunne pushes for citizen committee action and direct talks with labor and employers to end disruption.
The city of Charleston West Virginia faced a water outage today due to a break at the main pump house. All city water dependent business halted and traction traffic stopped. Fire safety feared as residents obtained water from the river.
The New York stock market faced a sharp drop on April 29 amid widespread rumors and reports questioning solvency of institutions and individuals. Heavy selling from out of town centers including Philadelphia Boston and Chicago overwhelmed brokers with steel stocks leading to a marked decline. No clear cause was found by district inquiries though bankers had long suspected over-optimistic prices.
A Roswell Club farce comedy last night proved a social success with the club members staging the affair while the ladies led the push, deserving credit for its achievement.
For sale tickets for a man and wife to town in Kansas. Epworth League May Festival on Tuesday night, May 2004. Fine propositions on Main Street lots. Must be sold soon at a bargain. Carl ton Bros., Room 12 Oklahoma Block.
Governor McDonald vetoed House Bill No. in Denver on April 29, deeming it unwise legislation. He warned it would facilitate creation of a monopoly and hinder fair competition in the state's railroad sector. The veto marks a pivotal point in Colorado's ongoing regulatory stance on rail commerce.
From Hodeida in Yemen Province insurgents capture the town after the night of April 20. Sanaa reports the capital’s capitulation. Manakha, with a 5000-strong garrison, faces a heavy siege while local church notices list services and preaching by Rev. H. S. Vermillion of Arkadelphia Arkansas.
The Roswell case against North Spring River Ditch Company and North Spring River Center Ditch Company was postponed from this afternoon to Monday or Tuesday as defense attorneys Freeman and Cameron plan to attend to other business. Diamond Ice Company directors announce stopping retail ice sales to customers after May 1 1905, shifting bulk sales to drivers who will deliver to customers. New shipment from Seward’s high grade candies available at Ingersoll’s Book Store. For rent two furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 507 N Mo Ave. A man and wife seek ranch or farm work with references. Daukhenbaugh and wife arrived from Des Moines for an extended visit and sightseeing.
Slaughter of Alamogordo represents a life insurance firm at the land office where two filings were noted yesterday including one homestead and one desert claim. Elmer C. Hartman of Portales completed final proof on his homestead claim.
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