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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1910
Page
1
Theodore Roosevelt addresses the summit in Utica New York linking conservation to rural life. He argues soil fertility, forests and waters must be preserved for national prosperity and urges farmers to adopt scientific, technical education and collaboration with industry to raise farming’s appeal and profitability.
In Managua the government fell after regular army defeats by General Estrada’s insurgents. President Madriz fled by gunboat and train to Corinto, with many Zelaya supporters following. Washington confirms Estrada’s presidency and his pledge to restore order and address the killings of Americans Cannon and Grace.
Jackson Kentucky August 23 John Abner a noted feudist active in the Harris Callanan Beaton and Smith factions was shot several times by unknown assailants near the river bridge. He had been alleged to have participated in planned killings during a feud eight years ago but no trials resulted.
In Boston on August 23 prices in the local wool market stay firm amid slow activity. Nevada medium wool tops at 60 cents scoured, Montana grease wool trades at 23.5 to 24, and choice territory wool runs 64 to 65, with limited movement. Pulled wool stays dull though foreign wool shows some interest.
Tangiers Morocco Aug 23 The report that the Anghera country in extreme northwestern Africa has been purchased by American interests aroused great excitement in diplomatic circles. The territory holds vast exploitation value and strategic importance.
In Greenfield California at midnight Frederick W Becker and N F Tognazini argued in a cottage where Becker fired a shotgun and rifle were returned. Becker died soon after from wounds while Mrs Becker and her father W D Fowler were wounded. Tognazini was arrested charged with murder.
The Barb Wires beat the Roswell Tigers 19 to 9 in eleven innings at Amusement Park. Barbs broke a 9 9 tie with seven runs in the sixth and won the game with the winning run in the eleventh, after an extra frame duel.
Weather and snow in the mountains ease the forest blaze far across 100 square miles toward Helena and Coeur d Alene. Dozens reported safe while several rangers and workers remain missing or burned. eight men died in the Bullion mine and Seter creek searchers find more bodies.
A frost greeted Republicans as their meeting in Gaulheir Building court room adjourned to the street. Orator Parsons tried to dissect Democratic candidates but clashed with Bob McClung, leaving attendance small in the local area.
Kansas City market receipts total 11 000 cattle with 1 000 southern. Steers 4.75 to 8.25, southern steers 4.05 to 5.25, southern cows 2.60 to 4.25, natives 2.60 to 6.75, stockers 3.25 to 6.25, bulls 3.00 to 2.90, calves 4.00 to 8.00, western cattle 4.50 to 7.25, western cows 2.75 to 4.75. Hog receipts 4 500, prices up 5 cents. bulk 9.00 to 9.25, light 8.85 to 9.00, packers 9.00 to 9.25, night 9.10 to 9.30. Sheep receipts 6 000, muttons 4.60 to 4.90, lambs 8.00 to 8.65, fed wethers 4.00 to 5.75, fed western ewes 3.50 to 4.50.
Idaho Springs Colorado Aug 24 two laborers were instantly killed in the Newhouse tunnel when a cave in toppled them onto a heavily charged electric feed wire. Two companions were only slightly shocked while a mule drawing the car died from the shock. Five hundred volts passed through the bodies of the dead men.
In Rome on August 24 the Pope welcomed a group of 150 Americans in private audience. The Knights of Columbus led a 50 member delegation headed by Rev. H. J. McGivney of Middletown Connecticut who presented an address and offering to the Pontiff.
A meeting of baseball fans is called for eight o'clock tonight at the Commercial Club. Everyone interested is invited, especially subscribers who helped fund the Albuquerque trip. Plans for the season and travel will be discussed, with a financial report on the season to date. A large turnout is hoped.
Co. T Hale of West McGaffey Street South Hill fell from his bicycle this morning and suffered a very bad fracture of the left arm at the elbow joint. The injury is painful and may cause lifelong stiffness, with possible lasting impairment.
The Misses Lutz of Lincoln visit Miss Grace Snita daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Smith during the current social season highlighting local community ties and family connections.
Atlanta Aug 24 Hoke Smith of Atlanta appears likely to win Georgia governor against rival Joseph M Brown. The Democratic primary also saw renomination defeats for long serving congressmen L B Livingstone and William M Howard over Cannon rules support. In Washington former Senator Wilkinson Call of Florida died at Emergency Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. He served sixteen years in the Senate and is survived by one daughter.
In Washington on August 24 catcher Billy Sullivan of the Chicago Americans repeated the stunt of catching a baseball thrown from a window at the top of the Washington Monument. The drop measures 542 feet, a feat first done by Charles Strete of the Washington Americans last year.
E M Sandoval and S A Bercerra began collecting funds for a united Pecos Valley celebration of Mexican Independence Day on September 16 at Roswell. They promise the largest native celebration yet as the valley unites for the event.
In a Supreme Court appeal matter the mayoral ally Bert Ingersoll asserts he did not personally fight the case. He allowed his name to be used as a test, while remaining willing to install the sidewalk if the council ordered it.
Wool is quiet in St Louis with territory and western merino mediums selling around 18 22 and fine mediums at 17 20 dollars. Fine wool ranges 14 17 dollars as buyers hold back on trading.
The Law and Order League will meet in the Baptist church Taurida on August 25 at 8 o clock in the evening. Friends of law and order are cordially invited to attend. By order of the League. 4712
U S Weather Bureau local report Roswell New Mexico notes 4 6:00 a m temperature max 96 min 62 mean 7 precipitation 6 wind 3 miles per hour out weather clear. Comparative data show extremes this date last year max 87 min 57 and 15 years ago max 97 min 53. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity fair tonight and Thursday cook.
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