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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
1
Country districts enact drastic steps targeting the city of New Orleans amid ongoing tensions. Authorities report coordinated actions and legal filings to curb city authority, citing jurisdictional disputes and fiscal concerns. The crisis prompts cross-district meetings and awaited state intervention.
Missouri and Calcasieu parish health measures threaten regional trade as Calcasieu bans entry and traffic, forcing Southern Pacific to halt through trains westward. Health board reports 54 new cases, 29 traced to concealment. Missouri issues border quarantines while Vatican events and Far East peace talks unfold in separate notices.
A late dispatch reports the surrender of most of the Russian garrison on Sahkalin Island on July 31. Gov. Liaonoff accepted terms requiring delivery of all war materials, maps, records, and papers. About 3,732 officers and men surrendered. New York plans floated for a Russian loan in America with discussions between M. Witte and Wall Street bankers. A second note says two Russian torpedo boat destroyers attacked the Keisho off Korea, causing captain and a boy to be killed and two wounded. the ship escaped to Vladivostock. Additionally, items cover fashion travel and business trips by several individuals.
The regular excursion train was seven hours late yesterday, arriving in Roswell at 11 PM instead of 4 PM. Tallmadge company carried 35 people in their cars, DeFreest Draper party had 15 buyers, with smaller groups from other firms. Tallmadge headed to Dexter this afternoon. Southwestern Land Company went south yesterday arriving the night before with a dozen buyers.
Juarez in Sonora has been chosen to host the peace conference between Yaqui Indians and the Mexican government. Yaquis reportedly will not demand restoration of Yaqui river valley lands but will accept reservations similar to those of U S Indians.
Rome marked the second anniversary of Pope Pius X election to the chair of St Peter. officials and faithful observed the day with ceremonial functions in the Vatican and city churches, highlighting the pope’s early reforms and papal priorities.
W N Brown proprietor of the Oriental Barber Shop will open a new barber shop in the Hill and Hurd building beside the Palace Saloon next Monday August 7 Cy Waugh will be one of the barbers and that guarantees the work will be first class.
The Record management is sending bills for subscriptions and other accounts to aid in valuing Mrs. Bear's interest in The Record Publishing Co. Prompt settlement is appreciated to facilitate an accurate estate appraisal.
A rental ad notes a brick business house half a block east of the post office available for rent. Mr. and Mrs. E W Penrod depart for Chicago tomorrow after four months here for Mrs. Penrod’s health, believed beyond help. Mr. Penrod plans to return later with their young daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Joe N Dill leave for Oklahoma City after a three week stay while Mr. Dill handled business interests.
Mrs. L. F. Shepherd arrived this morning from Artesia to visit her husband who works as decorator at the Jaffa Prager store.
L. O. Fullen and James Hancher arrived from Carlsbad this morning on business, meeting local contacts and discussing upcoming local matters.
Tobe Odem traveled from Hager Man this morning to handle business matters.
Berlin report says neither the British embassy nor the German foreign office confirms the claim that Emperor William and King Edward will meet in Frankfort on The Main during Edward's trip to Marienbad. Official circles, however, do not deem the report improbable.
Berlin August 4 The French government requested the return of bones of French soldiers who died while prisoners during the Franco Prussian war. Emperor William ordered the return and that military honors be rendered in every transfer example.
23 acres in a high class suburb irrigated by an artesian well includes an eight room house and 1000 winter apple trees two years old and 14 acres alfalfa all in productive condition. Only 1 1/2 miles from court house. Also 20 acres unimproved with two thirds interest in artesian well. Quick sale.
The M E church South women hold a meal in the Gits Building on Saturday August 5 with dinner 11 30 to 2 and supper 6 to 8 priced 35 cents. Menu includes chicken pie corn on the cob creamed potatoes cold slaw ham beet pickles and more plus coffee and tea. Lincoln Baptist Association convenes at Hondo church August 10 through Sunday with Roswell attendees.
The Portales Baptist Association will convene at Eli da on Thursday, August 17. Leaders anticipate this session to be the best the organization has ever had as New Mexico Baptists expand rapidly. Estimates indicate a 25 percent annual growth, with over two thousand Baptists in the Territory, and the New Mexico Baptist Convention still in its early four years.
The Baptist Workman is issued in enlarged form this week. Editor Rev H F Vermillion says the expansion aims to extend the paper’s reach across New Mexico. Roswell, with the Territory’s largest Baptist church, is seen as a key natural center for a publication covering the entire region.
L. K. McGaffey acting as administrator for Joseph C. Lea files in district court against D. H. Clark to clear the title of a tax deed for lot 8, block 53 in the West Side addition to Roswell.
In district court, Carson Hon sues Amy Henry and others, while Tucker Milan challenges Dillard A. Clark with motions for new trials.
To add to our difficulties in getting out the paper today the Western Union wires went down about noon and cut off press dispatches.
The report lists visitors arriving from Artesia Lake Arthur California and Tarkio Missouri, including J A Clayton C J Hushey James Brackin Duke Carmack and Clarence Davisson. A notice seeks one or two young ladies for day operator positions at the Telephone Exchange. Mr and Mrs Francis M Stafford arrived from Tarkio and may stay.
John Bidwell arrived back this morning after a short visit to Lakewood. O I Clevenger from Gomer Ohio checked in last night on business. Charles DeFreest returned this morning from a trip to points south.
The annual regatta of the Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen began in St Catherines Ontario and runs through tomorrow. Top rowers from across North America and the Dominion compete in junior to senior events including doubles, pairs, fours, and eights on a one mile 550 yard straight course.
Mrs Harry Morrison entertained the Thursday Club at her home on South Sea avenue yesterday afternoon. The club, formerly called the South Side Fancywork Club, spent the afternoon in a cheerful pattern and ended with sherbet and cake. Guests outside the membership included Miss Mussenden and Lottie Gatewood.
The Joyce Pruit Co sues K G Stacy in district court for $130.40 on an open account. The suit was filed yesterday by Richardson Reid and Hervey, attorneys. Miss Daisy Brigance leaves this afternoon for Honey Grove to her home.
Kimball Yoder, who was camping with the C. C. Martin family, did not return as expected last night. He went to search for their buggy horse and a work horse that had strayed, prompting concerns and a search effort.
Dr C E Lukens and family came back last night after a four week pleasure trip to Yellowstone Park Portland and other northern points. They report a most enjoyable excursion.
Wells Fargo Express agent W N Baldwin undertakes an extension to his residence at the corner of Lea avenue and Santa Fe Street, reflecting local building activity and the agent's listed address.
Mrs J H Stinson who has been here the past week as night operator at the railway station left this morning for her home in Hereford.
An experienced gardener is sought at McClenney Farm located two miles east on E. 2nd Street. Mrs. R. L. Lawrence and her daughter, visiting from New York, arrived from Carlsbad for a short summer stay in the Valley.
H. G. Miller arrived in town from Cleveland, Ohio for a visit with his son who is in the area for health reasons. He will remain until the first of September.
J. P. Rhodes of Carthage Missouri and E. B. Bissell of Galesburg Illinois, both in land business, return this morning from a regional trip down the road.
Hon. Jerry Simpson’s health worsens daily, with increasing suffering. His wife describes his condition as dangerous and gravely serious as medical concerns intensify.
Charles Ingalls and family of Seven Rivers arrived last night from Beaumont Texas. Lee C. Sutherland Wilbur F. Baker and J. C. Trout of Tarkio Mo are business visitors and prospectors in the Valley.
Community notice inviting families to visit Wal ton's Studio with activities and hours for children. Event appears casual with no dates or explicit schedule. Local venue coordinates and contact not provided.
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