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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Cartagena and Genoa detail the Sirio disaster off Hormigas Island with over 300 lives lost. Captain Paradi, blamed for imprudent maneuvering, perished after guiding the ship toward rocks. Passengers and crew faced panic as lifeboats capsized and many were rescued by shore fishermen. The incident sparks public anger and questions about navigation practices and fuel handling aboard the Italian steamer.
Mrs. Geo. A. Puckett wife of the Record editor faced a dangerous incident when a gasoline stove flashed to the ceiling from evaporated gas. She moved the stove outside after boxing out flames, with neighbors aiding as she collapsed exhausted, narrowly saving the house.
Welch Millinery Co invites customers to bring in old hats for trimming and announces closing out of summer stock below cost at 110 North Main. Act now to get hats refreshed before stock ends.
Notice calls Roswell Oil Company stockholders to a crucial meeting on Monday August 6 at 8 p.m. in the Roswell Club. Secretary J N Chipley urges full attendance.
A. E. Macy and his children visited from Dexter this morning and returned with Mr. Macy's sister Mrs. Frank Brooks this afternoon. Hats including Stetsons and Panamas are cleaned blocked and renewed at Jewett & Burns Billiard Hall.
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank in Chicago closes amid a depositor run. Police guard doors as officers report embezzlement suspicions surrounding cashier Henry Herring. Bank turnover places liabilities near 4.47 million with Polish working people among patrons.
Delegates gathered in Waterloo on August 66 for the Democratic state convention with veteran party workers present. Top governor prospects include George W Baill Iowa City Claude Porter Centerville and John D Denison Dubuque. Delegates favor a strong Bryan endorsement for President with notable dissenters among supporters of Bryan.
An old tip advises sellers to hide slow stock to avoid deterring buyers, then showcase it boldly with high prices to force a quick sale. The emphasis is on pricing psychology and display strategy for dead stock.
W. B. Atkinson and Miss Mary Clark of Hagerman were on business today. They were joined by Miss Amelia Sultemeyer of Sonora Texas and Miss Maggie Atkinson of Sterling Texas, visiting Hagerman.
A Sunday afternoon band concert drew a larger crowd than recent events, likely helped by the cool weather. The performance met the usual high standard of music.
Several hundred dollars worth of Star Brand shoes were disposed of at the Peeler Shoe Store at cost on Saturday. There are still several thousand dollars worth that will go the same route this week. All Star Brand Shoes at cost. Hurry and save money. The sixth anniversary of Mr George Cazier and Mrs Cazier will be celebrated August 11 19 with a dinner at the Shelby Hotel. The Great Cost Sale of Star Brand Shoes at the House of Peeler continues. Many customers could not be waited on Saturday afternoon due to heavy demand.
Joyse Pruit Company advertises security grade Java and Modia roasted coffee of unsurpassing merit and quality. Exclusive agents handle sales. Woodwork completed at a Texas shop.
Local forecast for Roswell and vicinity notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with local thunder showers. Temperature range shows a maximum 85 and minimum 63 degrees, mean around 74, precipitation 0.00 inches, wind from the northwest at 3 miles per hour.
In St Petersburg officials crush the Social Democrats central committee and arrest railway union leaders. Moscow reports troops occupying stations and arrests of trades unions chiefs as the city halts trains on the Kazan line. The piece notes waning public support and lukewarm loyalists amid mounting repression. The closing line touts Roswell's leading mercantile house for enterprise and fair dealing.
One hundred fifty Palajanos pierced the military cordon burned municipal buildings killed the ex president of the town two constabulary members and three policemen at Abuyon Leyte Island. A hundred soldiers pursue the raiders. Major Crawford Captain Knauber a lieutenant and eight constabulary men were ambushed by I g orrotes on Abulung river Luzon. Crawford Knauber and five men wounded by arrows.
The Jaffa Prager & Co department store installs a complete cash carrier system in the dry goods department and dispenses with cash registers. A cashier handles grocery cash in front. The firm operates wholesale departments, continually grows, and expands space with warerooms. Salesmen service lines along the P W N E and west of Roswell. Expansion remains their motto as they push forward.
Rev Henry Blandford a London native based in Memphis plans a series of open air meetings at the Sea Lots corner of Main and Fifth streets Wednesday night. The events are free with a free-will collection to cover expenses. Blandford has toured the country with his wife and cites faith healing by prayer as his remedy.
Josephine Milam four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Milam on North Kentucky avenue died at 4 30 am after illness since August 1. Funeral held at home with Rev H F Vermillion officiating. Woodmen's Circle members served as pallbearers. Burial in South Side cemetery.
Reported figures show the Albuquerque district handling more filed and disposed cases than the southeastern New Mexico district, confirming Albuquerque as the Territory’s largest city and a record holder in court work.
The Shelby Hotel is ready to entertain boarding and rooming guests after repainting and renovations. Landlord Carier highlights the new interior, noting the clean appearance and the improvements to sleeping apartments.
At two o clock this afternoon the government thermometer registered 91 degrees making this the hottest day of the year in New York.
Mr and Mrs Tucker Milam express gratitude through the Record for the kindness and sympathy shown by friends and especially Woodmen and Woodmen Circle during the illness and death of their little daughter Josephine.
Judge G A Richardson accepted an invitation to speak at the Confederate reunion in Portales on August 16. The event is hosted by the Portales camp and will be attended by many veterans from Chaves County.
The Price & Co store this morning resembled a large city department store with crowds of women in the skirt department for a special sale of several hundred sample skirts. Shoppers bought earnestly, aware that genuine bargains were on offer.
David McCullough of West Virginia arrived from a business trip of several days and now owns 160 acres under the Hondo reservoir. He plans to build a house and other improvements on the property.
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