Roosevelt Picture Presented at Court Opening
A picture of Roosevelt was presented through Judge Pope during the opening of court illustrating the day’s proceedings and officers in attendance.
14 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
1
A picture of Roosevelt was presented through Judge Pope during the opening of court illustrating the day’s proceedings and officers in attendance.
Roosevelt County New Mexico dedicated its first courthouse on December 12 1904 marking the start of its judicial system. Associate Justice W H Pope read a letter to the President requesting an autographed photograph for display and the White House responded with a signed portrait from President Theodore Roosevelt.
A report states Judge Chas. Swayne of the Northern District of Florida faces impeachment. The piece notes President Roosevelt's private secretary sent a photo with the President’s endorsement amid discussions on rural carrier legislation and a letter campaign to congressional candidates. Washington reports the Italy United States arbitration treaty was signed.
Columbus faces looming water shortage as drought tightens supply ahead of the holiday period. City officials warn residents to conserve and delay nonessential uses while contingency measures are reviewed.
A House committee announces impeachment of Judge Charles Swayne of Florida with charges to be sent to the Senate. Amid coverage of the rural carrier investigation, officials issue orders for Tumber of the National Rural Carriers Association to be scrutinized for signatures on publication papers.
Shreveport La Dec 13 Delegates at the National Boll Weevil Convention debated raising cotton prices and urged planters to withhold produce to lift next year’s acreage. About five hundred delegates attended as Permanent Chairman Peters of the Texas Cotton Growers' Association opened the meeting.
A major fire devastated downtown Minneapolis last night, killing three firemen and threatening the entire business district. The loss is estimated at 700000 as crews battled flames throughout the night and officials warned businesses to prepare for further damage.
William Geaton and two other prisoners were moved to the penitentiary at Santa Fe by Sheriff Higgins and Mark Howell after sentencing at the recent term. Geaton received life for the murder of Henry Jones, William Bullo for robbery of J. C. Noell, and James Brown, an eighteen year old, for horse stealing with a three year term.
In Minneapolis on December 13 the jury in the fifth bribery trial of former Mayor Ames disagreed and the case was dismissed by Judge Elliott. This marks the fourth disagreement after one prior conviction was overturned by the state supreme court.
A major blaze in Minneapolis began last night at O H Peck & Co photographic supply, quickly engulfing Boutell Bros six story furniture house and surrounding blocks. Three firemen Joab Miller H J Buckley John Fellows died. several injuries reported as property losses reach 700000. Narrow escape credited to absence of high wind and swift firefighting efforts.
Mrs Cassie Chadwick passed through Buffalo en route from New York to Cleveland where her train was two hours late due to snow. She was closely watched by deputy marshals last night but appeared to sleep and told an Associated Press representative she remained optimistic about her difficulties.
Boston voters gave Democrats a sweeping victory in the municipal election. Thirteen aldermen were chosen with eleven Democrats and two Republicans. The council will be 49 Democrats and 26 Republicans. No mayor was elected this year.
St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Russian general staff believes Japan missed the psychological moment in Manchuria. A high Russian officer says Harbin and Vladivostok should have fallen, Russia’s cold favors victory, and Kuropatkin could amass nearly 500,000 by February to push Oyama’s forces back toward Corea and Liao Tung. At Port Arthur the dead are being removed from 203 Metre Hill as Japanese losses mount.
Notice to all contractors bidding on the Hagerman National Bank building in Hagerman New Mexico that all bids must be mailed to the bank and reach its business location no later than December 15, 1904.
California prospectors believe they have struck a bonanza in the Pecos Valley after a year of quiet exploration. They report promising oil indications and are advancing test drilling plans with local support and industry interest.
The Medical Society of Roswell met at the offices of Drs. Joyner and Yater last night and elected officers. President is Dr. W. E. Parkhurst, Vice President Dr. C M. Mayes, Secretary Dr. Wm. W. Phillips, Treasurer Dr. M. W. Flournoy, and Board of Censors member Dr. W. C. Buchly.
Tom Campbell, a noted merchant tailor, escapes a mishap when the bed slats collapse as he nears a new $10,000 automobile he cannot ride in waking life. The lighthearted item notes his luck and keeps a playful tone about his stubborn charm.
Roswell Produce and Seed Co urges customers to place Christmas tree orders. Samples available now as the company promotes fresh selections for holiday decorating and gifting before stock runs out.
For sale a four room house described as good as new. Advertises torn down for lumber with contact at 210 South Kentucky. No date or seller name provided.
Advertises a shared room for two men or a married pair with meals included. Contact Mrs Cravens at Corner First and Richardson by calling 133.
Friday afternoon at two o clock a football game is scheduled at the N M M I grounds with admission set at 25 cents. Readers are invited to attend and support the event.
For Reece south room, furnished. 302 N Pennsylvania Ave. 31 Mountain cottonwood and Weeping Willow. Wyatt Johnson offers rhubarb strong plants at $1.00 per dot. Don’t forget the football game Friday afternoon.
An old fashioned ad offers a range of electrical installations for homes including door bells bells and annunciators speaking tubes and house telephones. Gunsul at 214 North Main advertises reliable work at fair prices and invites calls.
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