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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1905

Page

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Sins of Her Father Entangle Miss Roosevelt in Philippines

In Manila and Jolo Aug 21, Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt attended a parade with the Sultan of Sulu. The Sultan offered Miss Roosevelt marriage and to name her Sultana of the Archipelago, saying his people wished her to stay. The event featured Moro gifts and a picturesque program amid caribou and bull fights, drawing wide attention to the presidential party.

Sulu Archipelago Teddy Jolo Manila P. 1 Taft Sula Miss Roosevelt

Increased Enrollment Opens Second Week at Teachers Institute

The second week of the teachers' institute begins today with higher enrollment figures. Organizers report more instructors and sessions planned, aiming to expand educator training and outreach across the district.

Institute Attendance Grows as Teachers Arrive

About fifty teachers are attending the Institute with Supt. Reid pushing hard for success. A reception by the Commercial Club is planned for tonight as the second week opens with strong attendance and engaging performances by Miss Rodkey and the Norfleet sisters. Washington census data, wagon of Greek Gypsies, and local notices follow in the same page.

Supt. Reid Commercial Club J. W. Wilkinson Oklahoma Edith Rodkey E. A. Herad Northwestern Normal School Alva Paul Agrippa Beethoven Hins N Catherine Norfleet Miss Norfleet Reid Helen Norfleet Wilkinson Roswell

Yellow fever campaign enters fifth week as cases decline

Federal and local authorities report the yellow fever campaign is well under control with no imminent epidemic. New Orleans noon fever report shows 1,402 total cases since Sunday 6 p.m. and 201 deaths to date, with 6 deaths in the last 24 hours, indicating progress in eradicating the fever transmitting mosquito.

New Orleans

Roosevelts talks with Kaneko at Oyster Bay

Baron Kaneko met President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay for three quarters of an hour and declined to discuss the meeting. Britain’s foreign office says Roosevelt made no request on Japan and expects no change in terms. A general strike in Poland disrupts rail and factory work as armed Socialists clash with Cossacks. eight killed, others arrested.

Baron Kaneka Oyster Bay Roosevelt Poland N. Cy Baron Kaneko New York Japan Hague Tribunal Aaron Kanexo Britain London Associated Press Foreign Office Russia Warsaw Vistula Lodz Pobiano

Sympathy for Curzon as Viceroy resigns in India

Simla Aug 21 public sympathy grows for Lord Curzon Viceroy of India who resigns amid bitter debate over army administration plans. The press and commercial bodies largely back him while supporters of Lord Kitchener celebrate his enhanced prestige as de facto viceroy with native opinion highlighting Kitchener's supreme power.

Simla British India Lord Curzon India Lord Kitchener Jubi

Separate Statehood Advocates Meet in Indian Territory

In Muskogee Indian Territory on August 24 delegates from the five civilized tribes opened a se parate statehood convention. About two hundred delegates will organize and appoint committees and discuss the main points to enter into the constitution during the first week or ten days.

Indian Territory Muskogee I. T Five Civilized Tribes

Narrow Escape Aims at Queen Mother During Alpine Tour

Turin August 21 A purported assassination attempt targeted Queen Margherita mother of King Victor Emmanuel during a Alps tour. Her automobile struck a stone barricade on the road at Little St Bernard and overturned. Five occupants were frightened though none seriously hurt.

Emmanuel Turin Margherita Victor Emmanuel Alps St. Bernard

Freight strike on street car in Butte tragedy

Nine killed and others injured when a street car returning from Columbia Gardens collided with a freight train on the Butte Anaconda and Pacific line. The dead include Maggie Harrington, 19. Maude Johnson, 19. Mrs. Jacobs. Maggie Keefe, 19. Vera Haughton, 14. plus Mrs. Sadie Smith and Chris Wold among the unidentified victims. One person fatally injured. About thirteen others hurt.

Butte Mont Columbia Gardens Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Maggie Harrington Maude Johnson Jacobs Maggie Keefe Sadie Smith Chris Wold Vera Haughton

Louisville Bank Closed After Insolvency Finding

Western National Bank of Louisville Kentucky was closed this morning by order of the Comptroller of the Currency after an examination showed capital badly impaired by losses. The acting Comptroller issued the statement detailing the bank’s financial distress and closure.

Louisville Western National Bank Jefferson Washington, D. C Western National Bank of Kentuck Cur Rency

Relations Visit Ends As Guests Return Home

Mrs. Mary A. Geers and Miss Jessie Gonterman who have been visiting for two weeks left this morning to return to Edwardsville U1. The visitors are relatives of Mrs. Jno. Ww. Poe and a sister.

Mary A. Geers Jessie Gonterman Jno Ww. Poe Edwardsville

Roswell Lumber Co. offers broad range of lumber and materials

The Roswell Lumber Co on North Main Street markets a wide assortment of lumber and building materials. Claiming the oldest and largest yard in the Valley, it invites buyers to secure goods to their advantage.

Roswell Lumber Co North Main Street Lotfi

Miss Myra McPhail Leaves for Beaumont Texas

Miss Myra McPhail departed this morning for her home in Beaumont Texas after a month in the area with Miss Rena Bellar and a month visiting friends at Pecos.

Myra McPhail Beaumont Tex Rena Bellar Pecos

Cope Couple Head Home After Ten Day Visit

Mr and Mrs J W Cope departed for Memphis Texas this morning after a ten day stay with Mrs Cope s father J W Dalton the family noted.

Amptor Family Leaves After Ten Day Prospects

Mr and Mrs O P Amptor and their children depart this morning for Bastrop Texas after spending ten days here prospecting. The departure marks the end of their visit as they return to their home.

W. M. Fenimore W. B. Landis E. Fenimore A. Z. Waechter Peru

Couple Visits From Hagerstown for Weeklong Stay

C E Odem and daughter Miss Eula traveled from Hagerstown to visit Miss Hollie Kinsinger this week. Mr and Mrs C E Boon departed for Beards Town Illinois after a short stay with Mrs Boon's cousin L B Boellner.

C. E. Odem Miss. Eula Hagerman Eula Hollie Kinsinger

Atkin Couple Depart for Tucumcari Health Visit

Mr and Mrs J H Atkin, who have been in town for their health, left this morning for Tucumcari where they will make an extended visit.

J. H. Atkin Tucumcari

Land buyers from Carlsbad visit area leader E G Hancher

E G Hancher arrived with a party of land buyers from Carlsbad this morning. He plans to stay a few days in the area to view prospects and discuss opportunities with local officials.

E. G. Hancher Carlsbad

Dr J O Gable Visits Hagerman For Week Professional Business

Dr J O Gable traveled to Hagerman on Sunday afternoon for a week long professional business visit, according to local society notes and upcoming engagements. He plans meetings with hospital and clinic staff and will review upcoming projects.

J. O. Gable Hagerman

Pears for preserving offered at orchard week

Parker Earle advertises large excellent quality pears for preserving available this week only. He notes there are practically no pears in the valley except from his own orchard and that all pears are freshly picked this week at two cents a pound.

Parker Earle

Dr. D T Reese Leaves Roswell for Hagerman Lake Arthur

Dr D T Reese of Indian Territory who has been in Roswell for several days departed Sunday afternoon for Hagerman and Lake Arthur.

D. T. Reese Indian Territory Roswell Hagerman Lake Arthur

Allen Campbell Norvell Randolph and Pete Bemis Visit Dayton

Allen Campbell Norvell Randolph and Pete Bemis traveled to Dayton Sunday afternoon for a brief stay.

Allen Campbell Norvell Randolph Pete Bemis Dayton

Phil Helmig Returns From East Stock Purchase Trip

Phil Helmig came back Sunday afternoon from an eastern journey where he secured a fall stock for the E. H. Williams store.

Phil Helmig E. H. Williams

Gamble & Kirby Ad Promotes Pure Distilled Water

The advertisement proclaims all ads are original and fact based without fake doctors. It asserts sanitation at their bottling plant and claims to be the only city supplier of goods from pure distilled water. Invites readers to call and visit.

D. D Gamble & Kirby

Roswell Leader Inez Chisum Visits Raton Lodge

Mrs Inez Chisum Grand Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star spent last Tuesday and Wednesday in Raton visiting Queen Esther lodge. The Raton Gazette lauds her work and the attendees at the lodge. John B Gill of Roswell visited after unloading a car of apple boxes he shipped here and plans to pack and ship in about ten days, having bought several crops near Hagerman.

Inez Chisum Roswell Order of the Eastern Star Raton Queen Esther Lodge The John B. Gill Gill Hagerman Hagerman Messenger

Mayor Hinkle Seeks Quick Return After Illness

Mayor J. F. Hinkle is under the weather today and plans to resume duties tomorrow. City Clerk Beck has been home two to three days due to illness but was downtown today.

J. F. Hinkle Beck

Important Day Ahead for Carlsbad Irrigation Project

The Carlsbad Argus notes August 28 as pivotal for the Carlsbad and Rio Pecos irrigation district as the Board of Government Engineers meets to decide U.S. Reclamation Service involvement. The board, respected for fairness, is expected to scrutinize the project closely. The item cites arrivals and departures of local residents including J A Bellar from Beaumont and others visiting or returning home.

Carlsbad Carlsbad Argus Rio Pecos Board of Government Engineers U. S. Reclamation Service

Authorities Enter of Yellow Fever New Orleans

The Fifth Week Campaign in New Orleans reaches a pivotal stage as authorities report efforts to control the yellow fever outbreak. Public health measures, inspections, and quarantines are described as intensified to stem transmission and protect residents.

New Orleans

Two Marriage Licenses Issued Including Roswell Pair

A Saturday license was granted to Arthur A. Crista age 24 and Nannie Watson age 18, both of Roswell. Edward J. Coe of Glencoe Lincoln county and Maude Evans of Roswell also received licenses.

Arthur A. Crista Nannie Watson Roswell Edward J. Coe Glencoe Lincoln County

Two Deeds Filed in Probate Court Saturday

Two deeds were filed in the Probate Office by Clerk and Recorder F P Gayle. Helen J Lenox sold Lot 14 Block 42 South Wm J Larash to Robert Bourne for 300 dollars. Capt Jason W James of Roswell, recently married and en route home from a Brewster county Texas ranch, is a long time ranger and Lost Cause veteran. He expressed regret Roswell lacks a Sisters' school. Carlsbad Sun.

F. P. Gayle Helen J. Lenox Robert Bourne South Roswell Jason W. James Roswell Schlitz Brewster County Texas Ranger Denver James Louisiana Quantrell Carlsbad Sun

Two Necroes to Be Tried for Colored Dance Cutting

Tiring of waiting for the return of I. J. Hill, the negro cut at a colored dance weeks ago, officers decide to try the other two at once. The hearing is set for Thursday before Justice Bailey.

I. J. Hill

McKinstry Plans Farm Residence Near Hagerman

James McKinstry of Roswell spent several days in Hagerman arranging to build a residence on his farm three miles northwest of town. He has let the contract and work will start at once. upon completion he will move to the farm. Mrs. W K Saunders of Childress Texas visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. J W Faison.

James McKinstry Roswell McKinstry Hagerman Mesenger Mrs. W. K. Saunders Childress, Texas Mrs J. W. Faison

Weather Summary for Roswell New Mexico

Local report from Roswell New Mexico on August 21 records a maximum of 94 degrees and minimum of 60 with a mean 77. Precipitation is 0 and wind from the south at 2 miles per hour. Weather is clear with a forecast of fair conditions tonight and Tuesday and a stationary temperature.

Roswell N. M

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Philippines Thomas M. Thornton Western Na Tional Bank Western Bank Lou Isville W. B. Smith T. J. Jefferson St. Louis Institute Ning Board Census Bureau Today Band of Gypsies Pauly School Old Mexico Eagle Pass California Albert Lee Sacramento Pan Portsmouth N. H M. Witte Norfleet Sisters Curzon Kickers J. W. Cope Memphis Mrs. C. E. Boon Beardstown Ill Mrs. Boon L. B. Boell J. A. Bellar Nannie Duke Brady, Tex W. L. Foster Sterling Mrs. A. M. King C. M. Yater W. Sherwood Wellington Oscar White C. O. Taylor Elida Wm. J. Larash Thayer Dexter U. & Weather Bureau
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