11 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
1
A record crowd packed the New York Store as the Rapid Sale launched by the firm The New York Dr Goods Store drew unprecedented interest in the city. Shoppers queued before opening and sales staff strained to keep up with the rush during the all day event.
Topeka Kansas December 14 4 F Grimes ex state treasurer today paid Kansas the sum of 9381. An investigating committee had previously held his administration responsible for a shortage traced to a long standing office practice. Investigation showed Grimes did not benefit and he paid to clear his administration of a personal loss.
Real estate trades are noted. a plan of a walkout on the P V and N E branch is not dated. Employees say they know only that no strike date has been set yet.
The Ladies Chorus directed by Miss Rodkey will perform at the Recital and Musicale at the Presbyterian Church Friday night. Tickets are on sale at Payton's Drug Store.
A citizens meeting at Tor Street continues Monday afternoon to discuss local issues and funding. Residents gather to hear updates and voice concerns about street conditions and public services.
Citizens meeting at Pilant hall criticized proposed paving of Main and Fifth Streets as too costly and risky without proper sewers. Speakers urged slow, right kind of improvement and consultation with paving experts. About twenty residents attended. committee to be appointed for council review.
Amarillo report cites engineers firemen and conductors of a Santa Fe branch threatening a strike if an ultimatum issued to management is not conceded by 12 o clock tonight. The demand mirrors nationwide strikes for shorter hours with the same wage, marking a third such push.
A brief note states that Smith said he thought the measure was good under the Irish Crimes Act. The remark appears in a concise summary of the discussion or commentary on the act.
London undecided on paving Walnut to Alameda with limited property gains. Cruse warns of property confiscation, while Kingston and Kirby push for action. Mullis notes El Paso paving as a gauge. Roswell sized city argument lingers. Local figure calls to proceed. Irish Crimes Act removal cited in broader bill.
Recital and musicale presented under the Women’s Club at the Presbyterian church Friday evening. Mrs Haskell praised for last year’s performance and will be joined by Mrs Ellis and Mr Alexander. Admission 50 cents.
A 48 mile per hour southeast gale hits San Francisco on December 10 causing one death and many injuries. Widespread damage includes collapsed walls, blocked streets, suspended streetcars, leveled frame houses, and disrupted ferry services as boats ride rough seas and passengers panic aboard the San Francisco.
Goodloe Edgar and Edwin Earl of Wm F Edgar Son sugar sealers Detroit pleaded guilty in New York federal court to accepting rebates on shipments. Each fined 6000 dollars and paid. Other defendants Railroad Co 108000 and Sugar Co 18000 fines tied to the same case. Presbyterian Church events noted with ticket sales and Layton’s Drug listing.
Local observation shows max 60, min 30, mean 45 degrees with no precipitation. Wind from the northwest at 3 miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures in Roswell and vicinity.
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