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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
1
New York reports Mayor Gaynor showing steady improvement after a bullet wound from attacker Gaerapher. Physicians say he slept seven hours, remains at normal temperature and pulse, with a sore wound and low risk of blood poisoning. A second x ray indicates the bullet is buried in the throat wall behind the palate.
Judge Saufley of the U S district court is found dead at his Stanford home. The 68 year old jurist formerly served as thirteenth Kentucky district judge and Wyoming territorial supreme court associate justice. He was appointed to Wyoming judiciary by President Cleveland in 1888.
Joseph Wendling, arrested in San Francisco for the Louisville murder of Alma Kellner, arrived in Louisville escorted by Detective Carney. No demonstration occurred. Indicted on the murder charge, presentation in police court has not been announced.
Galveston Texas August 12 Olaf Peterson aged 60 was found dead in an alley half a block from the police station at four.
Police declare the incident a murder rather than suicide. The victim was found this morning with a deep neck wound, and robbers are suspected as the likely motive.
Big Springs Texas Aug 12 Fire early today completely destroyed the home of F M Hunter six miles east of town causing a loss of six thousand dollars. The family escaped in their night clothes. Authorities suspect incendiary origin and are following a clue.
Five hundred veterans in Louisville declare a boycott against railroads over alleged excessive rates for the national encampment at Atlantic City next month. The boycott includes the Women's Relief Corps and Daughters of Veterans joining the action, leaving Kentucky unrepresented.
Engleville report lists race scores with Dunlap and Finley leading, scores show Finley 3 Gibbany 1 Hinkle 2 Kirby 3 Patterson 2 Patton 0 Richardson 1 Urton 0 in Engleville races, others unreported due to conditions.
A daughter weighing eight pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bond on August 10, adding joy to the family.
Mr and Mrs G Clinton Hanna arrive from Smiths Grove Kentucky and settle permanently. They bring substantial experience in running private schools and may announce future plans in that line.
The Wool Market in St Louis Missouri August 12 reports steady prices with territory and western mediums at 18 to 23 cents, 12. fine mediums at 17 to 20 cents, and fine at 14 to 17 cents.
Fred Neal a wool buyer who has been in the area for several days departed today by auto for Vaughn after finishing business here.
Beers advertises sweet cider for sale with a contact phone number 387-2 rings and a note about a 37t3 week availability or special offer.
Lanark Scotland August 12 J Armstrong Drexel American aviator reportedly reached a new world record altitude of 6750 feet during a meeting flight. He climbed to seven o clock then vanished into clouds landing two hours later at a farm twelve miles from Lanark. Also in France M L Ensyn died after his aircraft fell from a height of one hundred feet today.
Yesterday's automobile from Vaugin reached at 9 30 p m after a several hour delay due to water and mud on the plains. Heavy rains stretch from Roswell to Vaugan and many flats resemble lakes with Mail Box Flat submerged about a foot. The driver notes ongoing rain and mud slow traffic but few fault eastern New Mexico paths when floods persist.
J D Ernest, then prospecting in Roswell, plans to return within weeks to settle on his forty acre Swanson property east of town. He will place two sons in the Military Institute and his sister in law Mrs Mamie Gilliland will also move in and invest in property. Gilliland is described as wealthy and Ernest as a prominent cattleman.
Senator Bristow has not yet commented on Senator Aldrich's letter denying his charge about rubber tariff. Bristow is due to speak in Milwaukee tonight after the letter release from Aldrich last night.
Spokane reports blazing embers from burning forests drifting into Wallace Idaho. Dense smoke limits visibility to two hundred yards. Hundreds of families flee to Spokane and other towns as Mullan Murray and nearby camps face destruction risk. Firemen and residents soak roofs to prevent sparks.
Indianapolis August 12 There will be no lid on this convention says President Lewis of the United Mine Workers in reply to President Walker of the Illinois district He rules out verbatim reports but promises full information and no white washing More than twelve hundred delegates attend the special national convention with registration open
Cahoon, a Republican candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention, denies rumors he has withdrawn. He told a Record reporter there is nothing to the claims and that he will remain a candidate until the final vote is tallied.
Spokane reports Senator W B Heyburn of Idaho halted a Wal lace Idaho reception orchestra during a Hamer address when Dixie began playing. He declared this a Republican meeting and demanded no such tunes. The event raised funds for the Cemetery Association with modest gate receipts and many ticket sales yet to be counted.
San Diego mourns Mrs. Mary A. Shafus whose funeral today ends a possible claim to the late Thomas E. Walsh estate. Survived by sister Mrs. Margaret Johnson of San Diego and two sisters in Australia, she last met Walsh forty years ago. Mrs. Johnson will continue the estate inquiry.
George W. Scott testified before a congressional investigating committee that J. F. McMurray had contracts with Indians for land sales promising three million in attorney fees and a million and a half in other fees. If all contracts are carried out, McMurray would gain almost five million in fees.
A coal oil stove near a partition started a fire at the Nilssons home on Alameda and South Richardson. Mrs Nilsson promptly tackled the blaze and the fire crew arrived to finish with chemical extinguishers. The house and furnishings suffered minor damage. A later alarm at Tilden and South Main was a false report.
Sunday school teams from North and South Methodists played Baptists Christians and Presbyterians at Amusement Park. The game ended 9 to 8 in favor of the latter group after a late rally by the Methodists stalled in the ninth inning.
Detroit Aug 12 The Journal reports manager Hugh Jennings of the Detroit baseball team has been indefinitely suspended by American League president Ban Johnson. Jennings was ejected from Bennett Park last Wednesday by umpire Ker after disputing a decision when Coombs of Philadelphia struck out Ty Cobb.
J. R. Stanley arrived from Dexter this morning for a brief business visit.
The Cazier family thanks friends for thoughtful words and deeds during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Jerry Cazier and family.
From St. Petersburg and Tokyo reports dated Aug 12. Cholera rages in Russia with 20 668 cases and 8 579 deaths in early August, likely undercounted. Southern regions suffer gloom, crops fail. floods in Japan devastate districts, washing away villages and homes, with tens of thousands submerged in Tokyo's low districts.
The late Jerry Cazier was honored with a 7 30 p m service in Dexter conducted by Rev Wynn. About 25 relatives accompanied the body to Roswell where viewing occurred at Dilley parlors from eight to ten in the morning. Burial services were led by Rev Wynn at Goat Side cemetery.
Dr. F. F. Doepp and his wife arrived back in Carlsbad last night after his Albuquerque business trip and her California pleasure excursion.
R. C. Worswick returns from Fort Summer after several weeks on official business and presents fine growth of brick colored beard.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Harned of Muskogee Oklahoma, visiting C. A. Clem and family, went to Dexter this morning to spend several days with friends.
U S Weather Bureau local report Roswell New Mexico observations at 6:00 am show max 88 min 67 average 78 with .01 inches precipitation wind west three miles and cloudy conditions. Forecast calls for tonight showers and Saturday generally fair.
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