11 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1904
Page
1
The speech argues for party loyalty and the gold standard, denounces tariffs for fostering trusts, and urges adherence to constitutional checks. It condemns mob justice and anti constitutional actions while urging restraint and respect for the three branches to preserve liberty life and property.
Premier Balfour and Lord Lansdowne condemn sinking of neutral ships as an international outrage. Takushan notes Russia recaptured a mountain near Port Arthur after Japanese seizure. Admiral Sah reports heavy night firing at Port Arthur from Miao Tao district islands.
Reports from Port Arthur and Che Foo describe a severe naval action as Admiral Togo presses the Japanese on Port Arthur. Russian squadrons reportedly suffer damage while attempting to break for Vladivostok, with observers noting the fleet’s tentative retreat and continued bombardment.
A candidate formally announces his bid to become a delegate to Congress. He outlines priorities and calls for support from voters in the upcoming political contest.
Jerry Simpson authorizes formal candidacy on the St. Louis platform for delegate to Congress with Las Vegas convention as the action point. He has broad Democratic backing in New Mexico and is deemed a strong bet to win the nomination and defeat Delegate Rodgey.
Chicago August 11 at the American Can Co local plant management declares it will not furnish any cans to the packers to avert a strike. The measure could affect workers at three American Can Co plants if packers trigger a work stoppage. Officials say they have large orders but nothing ready for delivery yet.
Chicago August 11 President Michael Donnelly of the butchers union says peace talks look only like the start of a larger fight and that the strike cannot end unless terms satisfy all unions in the allied trades. He criticizes proposed terms and notes approval by the allied trades conference board is required.
Pueblo Colorado August eleventh report notes about one hundred searchers on the scene continue investigations into the Sunday night wreck. The coroner's jury reassembled to hear testimony and is expected to finish its work today with a verdict anticipated.
Miss McCune a piano and voice culture teacher announces the coming term begins September 1 1904. Interested pupils should visit 618 Main Street between 9 30 and 12 noon and 2 and 4 PM with voice tests free. 3916 WANTED A young man and his wife to work on a place at Roswell RObox 626 Roswell NM.
An east to west automobile tour that began June 25 with 122 starters concluded in St Louis on August 11, with only three machines finishing. The longest leg was Boston to St Louis covering 2 068 miles and few accidents were recorded along the route.
Savannah Georgia August 11 observed as a city wide holiday for the corner stone laying of the new city hall. The event, under Masonic auspices, featured addresses by Mayor Myers and other officials. Mayors and officials from numerous Georgia cities attended for the League of Georgia Municipalities convention.
Philippine veterans of the National Society Army of the Philippines converge on St Louis for their fifth annual reunion. Brigadier General Charles King of Milwaukee heads the society. Philippine Days at the Exposition will be celebrated tomorrow with a parade and exercises featuring prominent society members, army officers, and World's Fair officials.
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