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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1910
Page
4
The biggest rain of 1910 so far fell Saturday night reaching .38 inch according to government observer reports. A preceding wind storm caused considerable damage breaking trees and branches and blowing down fruit in orchards across the city.
Fire in Glacier National Park continues to burn with no abatement. Major Wm. R. Logan, supervisor, telegraphs for troops as soldiers are reportedly en route, per Interior Department advisories received.
Columbus Ohio August 15 preparations are under way to dispatch 1000 soldiers tonight following an order by Governor Harmon issued at noon. The move comes after increased rioting during the street railway strike.
The governor acted on the Adjutant General Weybrecht guidance as authorities vow to stop rioting at any cost. The duration of troop stay remains undetermined.
Watertown N Y Aug 15 Italian laborers were killed and many injured when a section of a dam on the Big Power canal at Massena collapsed.
A grading crew of seven teams was seen Saturday evening here but could not be found today. No one could identify the outfit though several had seen it.
Baxter Smith aged 35 died Saturday noon at his North Hill rooming place after求 seeking tuberculosis care. Body at Henninger parlors. to be shipped tomorrow to Prairie Miss his old home. Unmarried with no relatives in town.
Otis and Hough of Cleveland consolidate Roswell Electric Light & Power with Roswell Gas, creating Roswell Gas & Electric Company. L K McGaffey leads in new board with W D Sweet as general manager. capital surges to 575000 with 750000 in bonds to fund future electrical pumping and transport ventures.
Sulphur Oklahoma August 15. A committee member says every acre of Indian land is prey to land grabbers. They cite schemes where guardians are used to strip low prices from estates. The session also covers J F McMurray contracts and past indictments. In New Mexico 1910 notice announces Floyd Thomas's water appropriation application with objections due October 13. Vernon L. Sullivan Territorial Engineer.
The Chaves County Board met to examine 1910 tax rolls and related business. Present were Chairman pro tem T. D. White, Commissioner N. J. Fritz, Clerk R. F. Ballard, with Guy H. Herbert presenting the assessment rolls which were examined and approved. There being no further business the board adjourned.
Miss Inez Wyant aged 16 died Sunday morning from tuberculosis at a rooming house on North Richardson avenue after eleven weeks in the city. Parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wyant took the body to their home in Eagleville Missouri. FOR RENT two unfurnished rooms 211 N Washington.
Roswell edged Childress eight to six in a lively contest. McCaslin homered with bases full, Leland threw out a runner at home, and Phillips struggled after switching spots in the seventh. Attendance 450. time one hour 37 minutes.
The Regents of the New Mexico Military Institute invite sealed proposals to supply fresh meats and groceries. Bids close Saturday September 3 1910. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Specifications available at the Institute. August 5 1910.
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