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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
1
Mr Edwards says the sale has been the most successful he has ever run and expects the largest Monday crowd as the last day approaches. New stock arrived at the last minute prompting a busy checkout and eager shoppers.
Paris faces enforced church and state separation with postponements while protests escalate. The expulsion of Monsignor Montagnini, secretary of the papal nunciature, sparks prosecutions against ultramontane abbeys for inventory refusals and clerical pensions. Diplomatic records and papal correspondence fuel tension as authorities seize church property and threaten further action.
Paris authorities announced that Renaissance and Felix Robin are granted remission to allow religious meetings in all churches under the 1881 public meeting law. The move appears to legalize Catholic services in Paris amid a wider church state conflict. clergy receive notices to vacate residences. ministerial actions target pensions and property. Navy yard talks urge new dry docks and expanded capacities at Norfolk Pensacola and New York.
Berlin reports Emperor William has authorized Chancellor Von Buelow to dissolve the Reichstag and call new elections if the supplementary appropriations required by the government are not granted by the House. The Joyce-Pruit Company's Big 25 and 50 Per Cent Sale continues until Saturday night.
Samuel J. Roberts of Carls was appointed as the new clerk of court today, succeeding the former incumbent and entering duties immediately. The ceremony highlighted Roberts's legal experience and commitment to public service.
Judge Pope discusses the appointment of the new clerk following the death of C. M. Bird, noting the promotion of Mr. Roberts from Senior Deputy and emphasizing expected efficiency and integrity in the office.
Bishop McCabe of Philadelphia, head of the Methodist Episcopal church, collapsed at 23rd Street and 13th Avenue and was taken to New York Hospital in serious condition. Samuel I. Roberts of Carlsbad was named to fill the Fifth Judicial District clerk vacancy caused by Carl M. Bird's death.
Reports from Leyte note the December 5 battle as a significant victory. Four Pulajane leaders were killed, leaving one major chief at large, while militants suffered 43 dead. Judge Pope comments on Mr. Roberts promotion and long service as senior deputy and Eddy county business head.
Washington reports say the Foster bill to modify the Chinese exclusion act faces another House committee push with California lawmakers opposing changes. The debate centers on admitting all Chinese except those deemed of the highest character. George L. Wyllys will serve as clerk until January 1. Roberts named secretary and treasurer of Tracy Roberts Hardware Co. at Carlsbad, with Roswell supporters greeting his appointment in the Pecos Valley.
Mrs Wm H Pope hosted a Christmas reception for lady friends at her home from three to six on Tuesday. The decorating featured a hall tree laden with trinkets, pink reception room, yellow dining room, and chrysanthemums. Guests received a tree souvenir. a later evening party included husbands. The Croft Norvel orchestra provided music. News notes include Senate nominations and a finance committee stance on Roosevelts cabinet plans.
Kansas City detective reports the arrest of Harry H. Allen on charges from three Great Temple finance committee members of the Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He stands accused of embezzling 7614 dollars as recorder, a high profile local business figure known among Shriners nationwide.
At seven this morning the twelve leading teams of bicycle racers at Madison Square Garden had covered 1 019 miles and 7 laps with Walthour and Bedell one lap behind the leaders. This pace is nearly 74 miles behind the record. Joplin Man Buys Big Farm Near Hagerman
Mrs Fenetta Sargent entertains at Kell event under Women s Club auspices. Mrs Haskell previous year star. Mr Alexander and Mrs Ellis to sing. Admission fifty cents. Ladies Chorus directed by Miss Rodkey to perform. Tickets from Payton s Drug Store.
A jolly crowd from Miss James's class of the Southern M. E. Sunday school visited Dr. W. F. Bayless's suburban home on East Second Street. They spent the evening playing games and were served light refreshments. The note praises the class for a unique activity.
Roswell New Mexico observed temperature max 61 min 36 mean 48 with 0.90 inch precipitation. Wind from the south at 3 miles per hour. Conditions cloudy. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures in Roswell and vicinity. For the state of New Mexico partly cloudy with possible rain or snow in the north portion and warmer tonight.
California senator openly criticizes the president over water policy. The dispute centers on management of water resources and supply, drawing attention from regional leaders and agricultural interests.
Senator Rainer assailed President Roosevelt for wielding broad powers over constitutional questions including education and foreign policy. He warned that using military and civil power to compel California schools to admit Japanese students could set a dangerous precedent affecting state rights and local laws.
In Schenectady New York 2500 members of the Industrial Workers of the World struck after the company refused to reinstate three discharged men They returned to work then walked out again at nine this morning The plant employs 15000 workers mostly affiliated with the American Federation of Labor which is not involved in the dispute The AFL has offered to supply replacements for IWW members on short notice
The Joyce Pruit Co displays an unusual holiday window in the grocery department. Its south window shows a quarter full of fresh nuts arranged by variety yet mingling together, with a hand-painted Xmas card by an employee enhancing the festive effect.
Mrs Haskell and Mrs Ellis and Me Alexander attend framed pictures event at the Presbyterian church Friday night featuring a recital and musicale presented by P. V. Drug Co.
Rome December 12 Signor Marabelli a Republican opened the session with a resolution adopted by the chamber sending warm congratulations to France for its anti clerical policy seen as secularizing the state and freeing human conscience from clerical control
New York December 12 The Great Northern railway directors authorize a 60 million dollar increase in preferred stock raising total outstanding to about 210 million. Funds will pay for additions and improvements to equipment and lines and for acquiring securities or lines deemed necessary by the directors.
Washington December 12 Admiral Capps chief of the Bureau of Construction testifies in his annual report that navy yards can produce war ships equal in all respects to contracted vessels. He urges maintaining at least one yard for wartime production.
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