Emma Died at Shepherd Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio
Emma died this morning at the Shepherd Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio. The brief obituary notes the death occurred early and identifies the institution where she passed away.
03 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1904
Page
1
Emma died this morning at the Shepherd Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio. The brief obituary notes the death occurred early and identifies the institution where she passed away.
Miss Emma L. Gessert a 40 year old Roswell New Mexico bookkeeper died by strangulation in her room at the Keyperd Sanitarium Columbus Ohio reported December 3. The deceased who had lived in Roswell four years sought treatment for nervous disorder and returned home this week. Funeral plans not yet made. The incident follows a separate report of a man who died from suffocation after a coughing spell. The notice includes other ad copy for a cough syrup product.
Senator T C Platt of New York told reporters that Odell promised ten days before the election not to interfere with the legislature and Depew’s race. He stated he was sure Depew would be re elected.
The Zeigler blaze is believed incendiary origin with one man dead and four women injured as guards exchange shots at the pump house. In St Louis a copper mining dividend of fifty dollars per share is announced as investigators probe the Pike Street fire. Arthur Dunn, a waiter, is arrested as a fire suspect. others detained and later released after inquiry. Two Japanese bystanders suffer injuries in Fair Japan blaze substory.
Denver authorities recount ballot handwriting in ward 5 precinct under court order testing 325 ballots. George King says 19 ballots written by a single person, 57 by ten people, 52 Democratic ballots by nine, with a range from two to nineteen. Five Renphligap ballots attributed to Clee Bates tet Wintergreen.
The report notes Judge Pope condemning future court attitudes after October 1903 indictments for allowing minors around liquor outlets. Cora Carroll was found guilty with clemency recommended, while E J Bates faced a hung jury. In St Louis a fire at Missouri Baptist Sanitarium Nurses Home killed a fireman and injured fifteen nurses. Hyannis experienced a large blaze destroying thirteen structures including a Universalist church with property damage around 150000 dollars.
Washington dispatch reports Platt stating Odell will not block Depew’s bid for re election. The item notes political maneuvering and mentions a verdict and remarks by officials, with emphasis on party lines and potential impacts on the upcoming election.
The Newton versus Chadwick case in Cleveland was continued by Judge Babcock. Attorneys for both sides requested a one week delay while A Stearns for Newton said the matter would likely be settled out of court.
In Blue Island near Chicago a raid by a gang of pretended constables halted a saloon affray. Ten shots fired left one of the impostors dead and another wounded. Police arrested two men wearing badges as part of the alleged Cook County constable ring.
A 25 year old man named Duckwell died early yesterday due to a coughing spell that caused fatal choking. Authorities reported the incident as an accidental death with no signs of foul play.
Mr Sutton of Artesia has been in this place with teams and scrapers clearing streets and preparing land for gianting 41 falfa. The artesian well west of town is down 1 feet with a five inch flow and water is ditched down Main street rejuvenating the town. Foreman Sam Hai expects a strong flow soon. Mr Foster is building a four room residence and plans to bring his family here when finished.
The south bound work train departed last evening to lay a joint wire from this city to Carlsbad. Six cars carried fourteen men, and the new line will greatly improve Western Union service in both locations.
Live stock market data from Kansas City on December 3 shows cattle steady with native steers 3.50 to 6.25, southern steers 2.50 to 4.25, native cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.00, stockers 2.50 to 4.00, bulls 2.00 to 3.59, calves 2.50 to 6.25, western cattle 3.00 to 4.35, western cows 1.50 to 3.50. Sheep also steady with muttons 3.75 to 5.25, lambs 4.50 to 6.00, range wethers 4.09 to 4.90, ewes 2.50 to 4.25.
Special notice urges customers to pay upon delivery of laundry. The message cites high collection costs as justification and provides the business phone number 2%.
George W. Outcalt of Wellston Oklahoma is in Artesia seeking a permanent relocation to the Valley. He owns a large wholesale mercantile business at Wilston and has interests in two additional Oklahoma stores.
Miss Lena and Enzie Ringo of St. Joseph Missouri arrive in the city and will winter here as guests of their brother O N Ringo.
J. T. Patrick of Artesia left last evening for home, ending a brief visit.
In Philadelphia on December 3 under cold drizzling weather the armored cruiser Tennessee was launched at Cramp Shipbuilding Co. Six hundred guests ignored the conditions as Miss Annie Edith Frazer, daughter of Tennessee's governor, christened the vessel with a champagne bottle crash and cheers rose at the prow.
Officers aboard the French steamer Binh Thuan report sighting the Mikasa near Sas ebo fully repaired and painted and the Asahi similarly refurbished forty miles from Santung promontory. Repair work has been ongoing since August with secrecy. A six hour armistice to bury the dead at Port Arthur was declared December 2.
Work continues on a new Jump livery stable behind the Payton Drag Company. The 80 by 100 foot building will feature artificial stone front and native stone sides and back, aiming for a modern metropolitan appearance and city credit. Mr Jump, reportedly out of the livery trade, has returned to work.
W S Baily of True Texas writes his wife recovered from five years of arm paralysis after using Ballards Snow Liniment. He also reports relief from old sores frostbites and skin eruptions. Available 25c 50c and $1.00 at Pecos Valley Drug Co.
The nomination and election of officers for the K of P lodge will occur Tuesday, December 6, 1904. A full attendance of all members is earnestly requested. Co. L. SHERWOOD, C. C. Wanted girl for housework and schooling for board and room apply at 206 W 8th st.
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