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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
1
A controversial item records that Negroes on the right side praised lynching, with Colored Baptist preachers commending the act. The entry reflects racial tensions and prejudicial attitudes reported in the period.
Dallas August 26 reports the lynching of Tom Williams a black man who attacked a white woman was commended by a state Negro Baptist convention where leaders urged no resolution denouncing the act. The event highlights tensions over mob violence and racial justice in the era.
A statement notes she will pay liberally in a straightforward agreement yet will offer no indemnity. The remark highlights a firm stance on liability while showing willingness to settle or compensate in direct terms.
The article reports Russia refusing any indemnity while offering division of Sahkalin and larger payments for Russian prisoners. Roosevelt mediation at Portsmouth yields little progress as Japan is urged to alter stance. Germany praises peace efforts. no indemnity plan emerges.
A court filing shows the defendant accepting nearly all asserted claims in the case, signaling a major near resolution. The plaintiff’s team notes continued disputes on a few points, with a trial date anticipated only for unresolved issues.
The Roswell Nation Bank files a district court suit against the Taylor Moore Construction Company and others seeking 24768.36 dollars plus attorney fees around two thousand. The case also seeks a receiver and protection against asset withdrawal tied to the Honda reservoir project. The bank claims a lien and equitable interest in sums from partial contract performance. The defendants Reed and Paterson hold the property and may be enjoined from manejo the equipment.
JC. S. Bateman represented the bank in a suit demanding attorney's fees. The court was asked to grant and allow the claim.
For sale high grade Jersey cows in good milk. Milk sales averaged 19.00 per cow for July. Registered male stock praised by stockmen in the Valley. July fees totaled 35.00. Available on long time or exchange for Valley land. Opportunity for steady income for the right man. Selling due to lack of time to manage stock.
Friday deeds filed in Roswell show John W. Chisholm selling lots 5 6 and 7 in block 14 to J J Jaffa for 2800 dollars and Newton F Cowen selling lots 8 9 of block 9 in the West Side addition to Roswell to W C Reid for 1 dollar.
The Roswell Automobile Company will increase service to three trips each way weekly. Autos depart Grand Central Hotel every Monday Wednesday Friday at eight in the morning and return from Torrance at eight o'clock on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Secretary Taft speaks on free trade during a banquet in the Philippines aboard the transport Logan. Arriving with Taft, the party saw elaborate decorations and a noon banquet where Taft virtually promised privileges of free trade due to lack of competition. Miss Roosevelt received souvenirs from citizens.
The Baptist State Board of Directors meets in Dallas to consider business and set the next annual convention date. The board comprises 35 leading Baptists from various churches across the denomination.
Advices from Hong Kong report the Chinese boycott on American goods has paralyzed the flour trade between Pacific Coast ports and China, affecting a large milling company in Seattle. The Chinese action is described as completed and impactful on mill operations and shipments.
Clinton Me August 25 The thirty third annual reunion of the 19th regiment Maine Volunteers is held here today. Many comrades in attendance are accompanied by their wives.
Full and complete stock of school books offered at greatly reduced prices with some slightly used items. Big value tablets available at Ingersoll Book Store, 52-tf.
Mrs A C Wilson recovered from a serious condition caused by excessive mouth bleeding after a long rooted tooth extraction severed an artery. Her condition, which had been considered serious for a time, is now much better.
A Pecos Valley Music Co advertisement urges readers to take advantage of a ten day window to buy a piano near cost. The note lists the store address at 5112 and promotes substantial savings, urging customers to act quickly before prices rise.
A brief item urges families to bring children to a Walton event. The readable text is fragmented and does not specify date location or organizers.
New York retail kosher butchers formed an independent packers group and opened their abbattoirs. Five hundred prime western cattle were slaughtered and dressed and placed in refrigerating rooms to remain until September 1, when stockholders and customers will be allowed to buy.
Portland August 26 The Federal grand jury probing Oregon land frauds has returned true bills against Claude F Thayer Tillamook capitalist and son of former governor Thayer along with several other operators. The indictments were returned as the inquiry proceeds.
Cattle receipts reach about four thousand with steady market. Native steers quoted 4.00 to 4.75, southern steers 2.65 to 4.25, southern cows 1.75 to 3.00, native cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.25, stockers 2.75 to 4.25, bulls 2.25 to 3.50, calves 3.00 to 5.74, western steers 3.40 to 4.50, cows 1.15 to 3.25. Sheep receipts around two thousand, market strong. Muttons 4.50 to 5.75, lambs 5.73 to 7.25, range wethers 4.50 to 5.75, fed ewes 3.90 to 4.65.
Dr Lukens pastor of the Presbyterian church will speak from the band stand at the courthouse yard Sunday night using a stereopticon to illustrate his address. Sacred pictures will be shown and facilities provided for all to view clearly. Special music will be rendered.
Mrs. Albert Pruit fell ill with a severe lung hemorrhage while visiting J. J. Ha german’s home yesterday morning. Friends aiding her return, she suffered another attack. She was much improved today. Physician cites excess blood flow since moving West from the East a few months ago.
On account of heavy obligations to meet Sept. 1st, Pecos Valley Music Co offers a limited number of pianos and piano players at ten percent above cost for the next ten days. Located at 309 Main St. Enticing entertainment and ice cream notes appear in the ad copy.
Yachts from the N Y Y C and Eastern Yacht Club arrive in Halifax after the ocean race from Marblehead to Halifax. The Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Club hosts the visitors for the Prince of Wales trophy, a prize dating back to 1860.
All stockholders of the Roswell Cannery Factory are notified of a meeting at 7:30 tonight at the Roswell Commercial Club rooms. Stockholders must attend or be represented by proxy. serious matters will be discussed.
Padnaram Mass August 25 The Old Colony Club founded by Joseph Jefferson and of which he was president at his death holds its annual reunion. Courtesy of New Bedford Yacht Club the Summer station at South Dartmouth was used for the gathering. Members met at Buzzards Bay and traveled to Padanaram by special trolley cars. At noon they enjoyed a clam bake at Labans Folly Hotel.
With no electric power today the area faced heat and discomfort. The absence of fans raised temperatures, while a dormant gasoline engine briefly sparked memories of hotter days and persistent challenges.
The Book Club met Friday afternoon with Miss Holt. All members dressed in costume or as characters. Mrs. Kellahin won the prize for the most amusing character.
U S Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico dated August 26 records a maximum temperature of 96 degrees a minimum of 66 and a mean of 81 with $6 precipitation and wind from the southwest at 2 miles per hour. Weather is clear and the forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with stationary temperatures. M Wright
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