24 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1907
Page
1
Nebraska man Harry Mallory working for Harry Hess in a hay field is struck by lightning and killed around four in the afternoon. Mallory rode a mule to a house when the bolt killed both him and the mule.
An overnight visit by H. W. Campbell, a Nebraska dry farming expert, sparked a Roswell gathering on farm development. Campbell, linked to the Campbell dry system, met locals and discussed methods to improve yields and soil management in the region.
Editorials split on Governor Curry reflecting national party power struggles. The New Mexico press lauds Curry while Tucson Star warns of political destruction from the Andrews-Otero-Bursum faction. Roosevelt’s stance and party machinery loom over Curry’s early actions and reforms.
Editorial argues the telegraphers strike harms commerce and endangers lives. It describes the operator’s brutal hours and salaries around 40 to 50 dollars monthly, highlighting high stakes from misdelivered messages to casualties, and urges government intervention amid industry profits.
Lake Arthur baseball club plans to meet Roswell Mex in two afternoon matches at Amusement Park starting 3 pm Monday and Tuesday. Roswell fans expect good play after recent balanced series in Lake Arthur with scores 2 to 1 and 5 2.
Scott remains secretary after a bitter power struggle ends with Hanna being removed from her post. The move shifts leadership amid ongoing political tensions and questions about governance.
The New Mexico Bar Association’s twentieth session closed with a dramatic election for secretary and a heated dispute over factional influence. A. B. McMillen won the presidency by acclamation, while Kenneth K. Scott edged out rivals for secretary amid accusations involving Max Frost and a Santa Fe political clash.
A new stock of color post cards featuring western life and scenery by John Innes arrives at Ingersoll’s Book Store along with a set of Indian subjects. O W Edwards, Salvation Army member, departed yesterday for Chicago to join the Salvation Army training school.
A report covers A H Pruitt and Mrs Josephine Ivey as travelers, political remarks by Hon H B Fergusson on statehood and reform, the Hagerman removal response, and local notes from Lakewood and Santa Fe regarding officials, commerce, and social events.
Well machinery promotion notes a large lot of mountain apples received by Watson Finley Grocery Co. indicating high quality produce available for sale.
Most visiting members of the bar association have left for home. Santa Fe and Albuquerque guests boarded special autos at two o'clock to connect with the Santa Fe Central at Torrance.
Henry Morris, visiting grandfather Mr Rue, says he killed a large brown bear with a .22 rifle a few days ago. He fired brain shots, the bear died, skin sold for 50 dollars, meat 25 dollars, and a 20 dollar bounty, totaling a notable sum for the youth.
Judge Wm. H. Pope heard three injunction cases in chambers today, two from other counties and Hagerman Irrigation Co. vs J F McMurray, moved from yesterday. Judge Pope, Captain W C Reid and others expect to depart tomorrow for Santa Fe, delaying today’s travel.
H L Skinner visiting sister Mrs Bartley joined a hunting party with George Jewett Ernest Malone and Joaquin Salter in the White mountains. Jewett's rifle grazed Skinner's ear and struck his right thumb, nearly severing it. Skinner was brought to Roswell for treatment with no immediate danger noted.
Silver City council raised the city liquor license for retail saloons from 150 to 600 dollars per year to offset future losses when gambling is abolished. The total with county license reaches 1000 dollars annually.
New veiling's at Price and Coe's expert shoeing with a claim of right work for new horseshoes at 1.50. The Texas Shop advertises shoeing by R F Cruse. Also lists a new railroad schedule for south and north bound trains with daily arrival and departure times.
The Chaves County Teachers Institute ends its first week with praise for smooth progress and positive mood among participants. Elder C C Hill led opening exercises delivering a cheerful talk. the session adjourned for the weekend with work to resume Monday. Prescott, Arizona, first to enter the territorial fair baseball tournament, claims a flawless record against rivals as travel disruptions from late trains and mountain rain delay others.
The new president delivered a fitting address and, after resolutions of thanks were adopted for Roswell the Pecos Valley and the outgoing officers for courtesies and works accomplished, the bar adjourned sine die.
Delegates to the Fifteenth National Irrigation Congress will be greeted with a royal welcome at Sacramento California A special reception headquarters near the railroad station will host a committee of prominent Californians and features a grand reception hall cooling fans and floral decorations Attending guests will have retiring rooms parcel room bell staff and guided room assignment with ample street car service and porters to assist There are extensive plans to ensure smooth reception and hospitality for all visitors Californians are prepared to demonstrate top tier entertainment and reception capabilities
Haynes and Bonney announces readiness to deliver and sell ice at their plant starting August 24. The notice lists the address 4913.
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