12 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1904
Page
1
A son and heir to the Russian throne was born at 12 30 this afternoon. The Empress and child are doing well. The birth was followed by an artillery salute, with the Emperor and Empress attended by ministers. A ceremonial christening of Alexis is planned amid official announcements.
Reports from London and Tokyo describe the Russian fleet breaking from Port Arthur and suffering heavy losses as Japanese forces attack and capture ships near Che Foo and along the Chinese coast. Diplomatic protests follow alleged belligerent actions against neutral ports.
Washington Aug 12 Illinois is likely to be surpassed by Texas as the state with the greatest railway main line mileage. Illinois reported 11 229 miles on June 30 1903 plus 277 miles industrial tracks and 288 miles added in the year to June 30 1904 making about 11 517 miles. The Texas commission cited 11 080 miles on June 30 1908 with recent increases bringing it to roughly 11 502 miles, just 14 miles behind Illinois.
Chicago waters host Lipton Cup trials with boats from Detroit Milwaukee and Chicago yacht clubs racing on the triangle course at Columbia. Wind favorable experts predict a highly competitive event as clubs defend or challenge for the cup. Denver judge upholds service in the Phipps divorce case and allows subsequent actions by Mrs Genevieve Chandler Phipps while enabling dividend payments on her holdings.
New York reports fears among Presbyterian leaders that a House of Lords ruling in the Free Church of Scotland case may hinder planned denominational union in the United States. The Free Church and the United Presbyterian Church merged four years ago, and the ruling could stall further consolidation efforts abroad.
Miss McCune, teacher of piano and voice culture, begins enrollment for the September term. Interested pupils should call at 618 Main Street between 9:30 and 12 m and 2 and 4 p m. Voices tested free. A kindergarten class will meet each Saturday for two hours at a rate of one dollar per month per pupil.
Deeded land of 160 acres offered near Roswell with a government reservoir water right. Asking price 2500 dollars. Contact Zee Simpson and DeFreest for details.
Bargain peaches offered for canning at Crawford's warehouse on 8th Street near the railroad. The listing highlights low prices to attract buyers and suggests quantities available for immediate pickup.
Traverse City Mich Aug 12 An Indian camp meeting opened at Northport under the Methodist Episcopal church auspices with several hundred Indians in attendance. The ten day gathering features Indian preachers led by Rev Thos Nabenagash a graduate of Albion college and Rev W A Elias of Sarnia Ont services conducted in both Indian and English.
Senator Fairbanks the Republican vice presidential candidate spoke at a basket picnic during the Old Home Week celebration in Marysville Ohio. He appeared with Mrs. Fairbanks, a county native, as crowds from nearby areas attended the event.
Los Angeles August 12 Den ver Ed Martin and Sam McVey colored heavyweights have finished training and look ready for a two round bout at the Outing Athletic Club arena tonight. McVey, a local, is favored in bets. This is their second meeting. McVey knocked Martin out in one round in their first encounter.
An August 12 gathering at N. R. Sanford’s home in Ilgin marked the eighty second birthday of N. R. Sanford and his twin brother David Sanford of Pennsylvania. James J. Sanford of Davenport attended at age 92. The family originally had thirteen members, seven survive, with a combined living age of 585 years averaging 83 years.
The Cripple Creek district in Colorado remains calm as Sheriff Bell and mayors of Victor and Cripple Creek issue a proclamation declaring mob law must end. Prominent citizens back the move, and it is believed no one will be driven from the area.
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