17 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
1
Received notice confirms Jaffa 1s was named secretary after last night’s appointment. The move follows a formal vote or consensus within the body, with brief remarks signaling a new administrative role and responsibilities.
Nathan Jaffa, longtime Roswell banker and Citizens National Bank cashier, is appointed secretary of New Mexico. The article details Jaffa’s career from Jaffa Brothers to Roswell enterprises, his family, and local influence. It also notes Governor Curry’s engagement and upcoming Roswell events including a Chautauqua and theatre performances.
A mill worker from Roswell was found dead in his bed in Elida, with authorities reporting a sudden natural death. No foul play suspected as investigators await further details.
J C Hill a well known horse buyer of 407 North Pennsylvania avenue was found dead in his Elida hotel room likely from heart failure. He left Roswell in good health and stopped in Elida en route home. Woodmen of the World will handle burial at South Side cemetery. He was 52, survived by a wife and two stepchildren. The body was prepared for shipment to Roswell. Burial set for 4:30 pm tomorrow at his home. Rev Joan W Smith to preach.
Lawyers editors and immigration bureau will meet in Roswell next week to discuss cases and procedures. The event brings together professionals from multiple agencies for coordinated work across immigration matters.
A three day gathering of the New Mexico Bar Association in Roswell features talks by prominent judges and lawyers from across the territory. Governor Curry is expected to attend with other notable figures. The program includes addresses on federal policy Rio Grande regulation railroad law and a banquet.
President Samuel H. Small arrives in Chicago from San Francisco to confer with Russell and local leaders. A planning meeting with Labor Commissioner Neill and AFL President Gompers is set for tomorrow. Officials of telegraph companies may not attend, while the International Typographical Union could join as a sympathetic movement to refuse non union press matter.
A Roswell Record report finds only one of about a dozen business leaders willing to speak on the September 16 bond issue. The city plans to issue 125000 dollars for a municipal water plant, with the Roswell Realty Board forming a committee to study the proposal and advise for or against. Architect J. M. Nelson supports the bond but warns about risks, noting the project would benefit workers.
Primitive Brady and sister Mrs. Ann B Garcia arrived from Lincoln where Mr Brady's wife died the night of August 9. Garcia stayed for the funeral aiding the sick sister in law. Brady will return to Lincoln tomorrow and confirms the corrected report about Juan B Bleas death by own action.
Susie Wilson sells R. P. Bean for 200 dollars, lot 3 block 19 West Side Roswell addition. Mrs. E Evans departs for Boaz to open a hotel after years in real estate. She vows to provide better entertainment for visitors despite customers living on crackers and sardines.
Judge Albert B. Fall of Dona Ana county was appointed attorney general of the Territory to fill the vacancy. He qualified and took the oath with Territorial Secretary Raynolds and will assume control of the office tomorrow. Frank W. Shearon remains as secretary for now.
At the general offices of two telegraph companies Col. Clowry, president of Western Union, announced the strike is over. The firm is handling all business, has filled vacancies left by strikers, and is turning away applicants seeking former positions as more applicants remain than needed.
Woodruff and DeFreest advertise the cheapest money to loan on city and country property. The notice notes 100 tf units available, signaling broad loan options for real estate.
Local Roswell New Mexico weather summary shows a maximum temperature of 97 degrees, a minimum of 63, a mean of 89, zero precipitation, and light east wind. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity was not received. Official in charge M Wright records the data.
Funeral held at St Andrew's Hall with Rev E McQueen Gray officiating in Episcopal rite. Attendees included Chaves county bar ex Confederate members and church friends. Pallbearers chosen from the three groups, ashes interred beside his wife in South Side Cemetery.
People attend Zink's auction daily while unaffiliated notes report Mrs Hadley and Dr In man transporting Mrs Bowman to St Marys hospital for an operation which was successfully performed yesterday.
A lost dog about eight to ten years old with RB branding on the left thigh. A ten dollar reward is offered for its return to M E Duncan. The notice is brief with limited details due to damaged text.
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