16 Aug 1906
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
1
The town is alight over a special sale at the New York Dry Goods store with unusually low prices. Shoppers rush to grab bargains as concessions draw large crowds and create widespread excitement.
In Lincoln on August 16 Democrats and Populists reach a fusion slate after night talks. The ticket names V. S. Canday auditor J. V. Wolfe land commissioner Prof. Watson superintendent of public instruction Geo Horst W. Davis A. P. Fitzsimons and W. H. Thompson endorsed for U S Senator. Legislative voters instructed to back Thompson.
Warsaw reports 13 policemen 4 sergeants 7 gendarmes and 4 soldiers killed in yesterday’s attacks. Wounded include 8 policemen 2 gendarmes 2 sergeants and 6 soldiers. Rioting and plunder marked the disorder with widespread killings in cities from Vistula to the German frontier.
A widow from Bourbon Indiana loses her mother to paralysis after a long illness. A Artesia well delivers 31 000 gallons per minute from 888 feet, owned by Cecil Lukens and Speery. Harness mare Bell Girl nets 1500 in Kansas City sale. Judge stands on train platform as murder charge details unfold. Inciting riot charges filed against Brooklyn Rapid Transit executives after fare dispute.
Pittsburg Pa Aug 16 a group of non union miners were attacked at Butler Junction by men they had ousted one man was stabbed and 25 others were injured another man is missing in a confrontation tied to a Confederate revival and statehood interviews. F A Mueller The Tailor notes the incident amid regional unrest and editorials.
A speaker asserts that Republican papers in the Territory cannot nominate or remove Democratic candidates. He denies announcing any candidacy and emphasizes that newspapers have limited power, citing the Santa Fe New Mexican Albuquerque Journal and Roswell Register-Tribune. He mentions threats and obstacles to his own candidacy, including security concerns.
El Paso Texas August 16 information from Chihuahua states twelve people were killed and twenty injured, many of whom will die, from the explosion of a carload of dynamite late yesterday afternoon. No further details available.
J. M. Nelson and Co completed plans for the new Salvation Army hall and turned them to Adjutant Woodward. They will be sent to San Francisco and Chicago for approval by the supreme Officers. Upon approval work will start within two or three weeks.
On Tuesday forty six homesteads were entered at the government land office. Eleven suspects were arrested today amid unrest as tensions rose.
A Santa Fe New Mexican item notes Roswell Daily Record editor blends modern daily journalism with country weekly charm. It quotes praise from Albuquerque Citizen on Judge Granville A Richardson opposing joint state hood and voting proxy, while acknowledging public debate and strong motives.
A group of ex Confederates leaves for Portales for a three day reunion under Portales camp auspices. Attending are Judge J. T. Evans A J Walter S Gabriel and B E Plunkett of Clayton with Judge G A Richardson delivering today’s address.
Bids due August 18 1906 at 12 m for erection and completion of one story business block on Main street Roswell. Each bid with 150 dollar certified check to B L Sheridan to enter into contract and bond within ten days of award. Owner may reject any or all bids. J M Nelson & Co Architects.
Danville August 16 Today the Republican convention of the Eighteenth Illinois congressional district re nominated Joseph G Cannon for the eighteenth consecutive time this being his seventeenth nomination by acclamation. He had not intended to launch his boom for President but supporters urged otherwise. His district supporters will likely push the state convention for endorsement.
A list of deeds recorded in the Probate Clerk and Recorder office shows numerous transfers. Transactions include Cumberland City Real Estate to Sarah R. Twitty for 50 dollars on one block, Roswell parcels to J S Mier and others, Lake Arthur Townsite lots sold to C F White and Ellen E Neal, and various parcels in Hagerman and Roswell areas. The Milwaukee Avenue Cooperative Store receiver case concludes with Chas G. Dawes named receiver and bond set at 150 000 dollars.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.