Dim Transatlantic Reports and boxing notes from various cities
A mosaic of short items: Dilley & Son sold a car and wired for a second, supplies to a Russian garrison discussed, Amue transport hit and sunk, Tokyo ministerial budget talks hint at tax increases and new loan, Parigian arrival and Governor Grey welcome planned, Figgee of Lancaster Missouri to invest in Pecos Valley, boxing show in Peoria with Rice vs Abel, O'Brien vs Jeffords in Reading, artesian well near hake wood strikes water, Kid Goodman vs Charley Neary boxing in Milwaukee.
Denver Election Case Fires Up Supreme Court
In Denver the Supreme Court took all cases against election judges Thomas Culp and M L De Vaney from ward 7. Prosecutors claim only 238 voters entered booths though returns show 415 ballots counted and allege judges interfered with Republican watchers and used obscene language. In Philadelphia the Ned die Lexy Shipbuilding Co assigned a cruiser project after opposing the cruiser Denver. the St Louis is about 60 percent complete and financial losses on government work blamed for the setback.
Mrs W A Bryant Dies After Long Illness
Mrs W A Bryant died this morning at her new home on Military Heights after months of tuberculosis. Survived by husband W A Bryant, two brothers, a sister, and parents. He works as a bookkeeper with Roswell Wobl & Hide Co. Funeral arrangements not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Six Stood For Nothing And Six For Small Damages
A terse court note records a grouping of six defendants each facing charges of minor damages and a parallel six defendants absolved or excused in a related case. Details remain fragmentary in the OCR.
Roswell Trial Ends Hung Jury in Breach Case
A Roswell Wool & Hide Co. v Ed Seay breach suit recapped the nine jurors and a hung jury after long deliberations. Six jurors favored small damages, six opposed any payout, three offered a one dollar compromise, leaving three firm against any recovery. The case will require a new trial or out of court settlement.
Battleships Disabled as Port Arthur Bombardment Continues
Tokyo reports from Port Arthur show heavy naval action with ships taking hits and fires. The cruiser Pallada, gunboats, and others sustain damage while Japanese gunnery claims several vessels set on fire or sinking. Prisoners describe garrison hardships and food shortages amid ongoing siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallac
Panfit
Hiliak
Peresviot
Bardn
Narval
Ourj
Sevastopol
Amur
Sis
Tokio
Port Arthur
London
Giiiak
Eleven Fishermen Drown While Aiding Wrecked Vessel
Eleven fishermen were drowned when a rescue attempt for the Norwegian steamer Angelia failed after a heavy sea swept their boat on the rocks near Biggan. A dozen fishermen went to aid the distressed ship but were swamped. one survivor was later rescued by a lifeboat. The Anglia's crew were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelia
Biggan
The
Anglia
Chadwick waives preliminary. faces charges in Cleveland
Mrs Cassie Chadwick requests direct examination in Cleveland for the charges against her while remaining at liberty tak ing no bail. In New York she spent a night in the Tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
Cassie Chadwick
Tallmadge Home Seekers Visit Dexter Boom Town
Tallmadge group of about one hundred home seekers arrived last evening with three special cars. The party toured farms and orchards in the Valley and then departed by special train to Dexter and South Spring to view the new town boomed by the Tallmadge company. Leaders included Co. L. Tallmadge B. H. Tallmadge W. H. Wishart and A. G. Eisenhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallmadge
Middle West
Dexter
Tallmadge Company
Co. L. Tallmadge
B. H. Tallmadge
W. H. Wishart
A. G. Eisenhart
Rev James T French Leaves El Paso for Portales
Rev James T French an El Paso district presiding elder who has been in the city to oversee M E church south interests departed on the morning train for Portales. He served as pastor here for two years and is warmly regarded by many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. French
el Paso
M. FE. Church South
Portales
French
W. E. Lyon
Twitty
Notice to Contractors for Hagerman National Bank Project
Contractors making estimates for the Hagerman National Bank building at Hagerman New Mexico must mail bids to the bank so they reach its office by December 15 1904. Signed W M Waskom cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerman National Bank
Hagerman
N. M
W. M. Waskom
Debate on Labor Unions at Carlisle Colleges
In Carlisle Pennsylvania this December evening a debate on labor unions is staged between Dickinson and Pennsylvania State college teams. The affirmative side argues unions are inimical to public welfare while the Dickinson team defends the opposite position. The victors advance to face Swarthmore and Franklin and Marshall in the next round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Dickinson
Pennsby State Colleges
Property Ads Include Rural Acreage and City Lot Listings
The notice markets 160 acres of land in the Artesian Belt with a six room house, a well and mill, 30 acres of rabbit-proof fencing and 300 apple trees. Also offered is a 100 meter house on Missouri Avenue and a five acre South Roswell parcel. Contact P. O. Ho 2, Phone 14 sot3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Avenue
Roswell
P. O. Ho
G A R Executive Party Heads to Denver Encampment
Members of the G A R executive committee and staff of General Blackmar gather in Chicago to plan the next national encampment in Denver Colorado. They will discuss dates at the upcoming meeting and remain in the west about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hl. Dees
The
G.A
West
Tom Campbells Bad Luck Ends With Sleepy Car Saga
Tom Campbell, a merchant tailor, experiences a string of misfortune as he nearly drives his new $10,000 car in his sleep. The bed slats collapse waking him, leaving him unable to ride autos awake but still hailed as a swell craftsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Campbell
Tito
Roeder to Start Hagerman Paper This December
L. D. Roeder, from Gray County Texas, will launch a new newspaper in Hagerman with first issue set for December 17. He has substantial experience in the paper business and will operate the Hagerman venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Roeder
Roswe
Roeder
Hagerman
Gray County
Texas
Yale and Princeton Debate at Woolsey Hall on Statehood Policy
In New Haven on December 4 Yale and Princeton will clash in their annual forensic tilt at Woolsey Hall. The subject chosen is a debate on whether a determination not to hold territory permanently, with the aim that it shall eventually gain statehood, should be the U S policy. Judge William K Townsend of the United States Circuit Court will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Trotter
Pope
Waddell
United States Circuit Court
Barbecued Meat Spotlight at Stark's on World Main
A local note touts Stark's on World Main as the place for barbecued meat claiming the best meat in the city. The brief endorsements highlight Stark's as a top destination for barbecue lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark's
World Main
Chili Supper Fundraiser at James Sutherland Home
R M Parsons Sunday school class hosts a chili supper this afternoon and tonight at 416 North Richardson to benefit the poor children of the tithe. Dinner runs until 10 30 oclock with proceeds aiding local charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
North Richardson
The
Roosters
R. M. Parsons
Clas
James Sutherland
Roosters Featured for Directions on Page Four
A casual note invites readers to view the roosters on page four for further directions. The brief uses informal phrasing and lacks specific names, dates, or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosters
Cooking Meat Suppers At Mrs Clem’s Boarding House
Inquiries arise about meat use and a suggestion to purchase from Stark the barbecued meat man. This note references a rear location beside Mrs Clem’s boarding house as the setting for casual meat sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
FOR SALE Lady's ticket to Memphis
For sale a lady's theater or travel ticket to Memphis. Available at the record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady’s
Memphis
Record Office
High School Debates Capital Punishment Tonight
High School Auditorium hosts a free entertainment program at eight o clock featuring a debate on capital punishment. Roscoe Nisbet and Denton Geyer argue the affirmative while Dale Pickering and Geof Cobean present the negative. Vocal and instrumental music will be performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyent
Roscoe C. Nisbet
Denton N. Geyer
Dale Pickering
Geof G. Cobean
Angel Dean nuptials at Crem house on Main street
Angel Dean and Henry Angel wed last evening at the Crem house on Main street with Judge Peacock officiating. The couple, from Artesia, will reside there after leaving on the evening train for their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Angel
Maggie Déan
Barbecued meals and medical license topics in city notes
Barbecued meat at Mrs. Clem's boarding house and Stark offering barbecued wheat are noted. Dr T E Presley of Roswell arrives in the Capital City seeking a license to practice medicine there. the city council meets in an adjourned session tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Presley
Roswell
le Claire
City “Council Me
Secondhand Goods Ad Mentions Hondo and Carlton
An advertisement promises buying or selling second hand goods from Peacock and John Dn with Hon est John behind China Hall Building. J T Carlton is noted for a specialty. The copy also urges eating barbecued meat for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peacock
John Dn
Honest John
China Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dilley & Son
Amué
Peiyn Mountain
Pop
Ular
Earl Grey
Cana
Halifax
N.S
Dee
Nerrily Orr Karl Grey
tGal
Canada
Missouri
C. Figgee
Dangster
Lancaster
Mr. Figgee
Birney
Kansas State Bank of
Kansas City
Figgee
Pecos Valley
Austin Rice
Kid” Abel
Peoria
Riverside Athletic Club
Austin
Rice
Abel
Bonut
Jack O' Brien
Jim Jeffords
Reading Athletic
Ter
Baltimore
O'Brien
Jef
Hake Wood
Misst
Shaver
Walters
Goodman
Neary
Milwaukee, Wis
Athlet
Ic Club
Boy
Bout
Boston
Denver
Colo
Reme Court
Thomas Culp
M. L. de
Ward
Republican Watch
Philadelphia
Ned
Cruiser
St. Louis
W. A. Bryant
Military Heights
Jone
Hand
Mr. Wi-A. Bryant
Ana Mother
Mrs. Thom, Gage
Artesia
Mr. Bryant
Roswell Wobl & Hide Co
Eh ‘Ire
Ham
Roswell Wool & Hide Company
Ed Seay
Esther Elizabeth English
Texas Female Seminary
English
Winston
Gardner
Third Army
Rihlung
Kekwan
Joe
Chadwick
San Francisco
Cab
Alice M. York
Cassie L.chadwick
Chad Wick
Jas. T. French
Blackmar of
Bos
Col
Orado
Ing
Yale
Princeton
New Haven, Conn
Woolsey Hall
Chos
United
William K. Townsend
Ladies Missionary Meeting
Angel Dean
Fouse Furnishers
J. T. Carlton
Pecos Valley Drug CO
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