18 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Valparaiso Chile describe a devastating earthquake with instant deaths in Valparaiso and fires overrun the city. Seaborne cables fail and rails twisted. the Bella Vista district and surrounding towns report ruin with many killed and camps formed on hills and open spaces.
The banquet in honor of Secretary Root drew leading Buenos Aires bankers and officials. Root praised arbitration and peace while Senor Drago proposed a toast to President Roosevelt. Flowers showered as he sat down amid enthusiasm. Separately Charley Lee, Shelby Hotel porter, was released on temporary bond with witnesses reconsidering his charges amid language barriers.
Six days remain in the Rapid Sale at the New York Store with early Monday morning bargains. New goods arrived today join broken lines and odds and ends cleared to make room for fall stocks. Mr Edwards proclaims Away With Profit as the sale nears Roswell’s final, parting shot of the season and a crowd drawing event all next week.
Dispatches report fires demolishing half of Valparaiso’s city area from Almendal to Bella Vista. Honolulu reports a five to thirteen foot tidal wave with a damaged Kamaalaea Bay wharf. Wessel Duval Co mentions Valparaiso town nearly destroyed with details to follow.
A Roswell city report notes Krause elected president of the Eagles club. The piece states the last gambling license expires tonight at the Free Coinage Saloon run by Seay and Manning and vows strict enforcement of an impending prohibition. City officials pledge swift arrests for operators and players under the new ordinance.
Premier Stolypin authorizes flat denial of reports on revising the fundamental law. Edward Krause wins the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention candidate race with 1 386 votes to 814 for Henry G. Davis. Norfolk, Virginia, chosen as next convention city. Also note lost heart shaped pearl pin reward and Roswell stationery display ad. Mrs M A Schuster and Mr J Odd Hamilton visit from Houston.
Observation at 6 am in Roswell New Mexico notes max temperature 88, min 62, mean 75 with trace precipitation and southeast wind 2 mph. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday with stationary temperature. A cabinet member cites systematic study of election rules to counter revolutionists' efforts.
Reports from Cape Hagten say a serious revolution has broken out in San Domingo with Gen Navarro leading bands that captured Dajabon and killed twenty. Rebels near Guaybin are marching toward Monte Christi as General DesChamps may assume command. Local notes detail real estate filings, wool shipments, and various moves in Roswell and Artesia communities.
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