14 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
1
A local dry goods clothing and toy store offers very low prices with a cutting and slashing sale tomorrow morning. A Presbyterian church event tonight, hosted by the Woman's Club, features a rehearsal that impresses two traveling men who attend and pay the regular admission.
Daily Roswell roundup reports visitors and residents attending court and social events while listing property deeds filed with the Probate Clerk. Notes include theater and church announcements, entertainment plans, and upcoming bazaar fundraising at Kipling’s Candy Store.
Washington dispatch reports a White House message to Congress next Tuesday will tackle the Japanese question and California school dispute. The tone will be strong and centralization of federal power over state sovereignty will be argued, with Metcalf's report cited on labor and Japanese rights under treaty.
The editor, out of a house and home again, needs to rent a four or five room dwelling with a small yard. He lacks funds to buy and plans to move again. contact Mrs. Puckett at 808 North Richardson, the boss, for options.
New York reports President Roosevelt withdrew his spelling reform order after House action. Professor Matthews of Columbia refused comment but noted growing support for the reform in the United States and England.
Christmas trees are here now with Roswell Producer and Seed Co. Place your order at 421f framed pictures P. V. Drug Co. for pickup or delivery.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad announces a ten percent wage rise for all transportation department staff effective January 1. About 10 000 employees including station agents clerks operators and baggage masters gain the raise raising annual payroll by roughly 150000. Engineers firemen and switchmen are already on a ten hour day and not affected.
St Paul Minnesota December 13 Attorney Young contends that a proposed sixty million dollar capital increase by the Great Northern railway is invalid without notice to the state railway commission for review and a public hearing. He also demands explanation of last year’s twenty five million dollar increase. The Great Northern operates under a Minnesota charter, with origins in territorial law.
Mrs Haskell will stage a matinee of Les Miserables at 3 o'clock. The performance features Mrs Haskell as lead and promises a full afternoon show for audiences seeking classic musical drama.
Stockholm December 14 King Oscar's condition shows considerable improvement today. The official bulletin says he passed a quiet night slept six hours coughed little and had a temperature around 101 degrees. Pulse remains irregular due to increased phlegm in the lungs but the general condition is fairly satisfactory.
Edward M. Shepard urges the Democratic Party to embrace the federal centralization issue raised by Secretary Root in a Wednesday night address. He praises Root as a trained statesman but condemns his broader government vision, arguing the party’s existence remains essential.
A fresh car of ice making machinery reaches Roswell railroad yards for the Roswell Gas and Ice Company plant. Work to install the equipment will be expedited to have the facility ready for a large ice business when the ice season opens.
Traveling men showed approval for the program to be presented at the press event. Music offered parts of the show and the audience responded with favorable comments about the performances and arrangements.
Tomorrow is the final day of a 25 and 50 percent discount sale. Joyce Pruit is urged to hurry as L. B. Boellner offers a range of Christmas gifts and reassurance that shoppers need not worry about presents.
Paris reports the first day of church state separation with mostly passive clergy resistance. Government awaits parliamentary authorization for drastic measures while police note infringements at morning masses except in churches with legal filings.
Tomorrow is the final day for a sale offering 25 and 50 percent discounts at Joyce Pruit Co. Shoppers are urged to hurry and take advantage of the reduced prices before the event ends.
Washington report by Rear Admiral Mason urges two large ships to carry ammunition, one for the Atlantic and one for the Pacific, with a later plan to have one for each fleet. The note highlights limited ammunition space in battle fleet designs and the need for dedicated munitions vessels.
Notice seeks a boy with a pony to deliver papers, application at Record Office.중
The Gilkeson Hotel plans a special Sunday dinner with an extra fine spread at 75 cents. If customers show demand, the 75 cent Sunday meal may become permanent, while regular weekday rates remain unchanged.
A 20 percent cheaper claim on jewelry and silverware from Boellner the jeweler advocates seasonal shopping. Roswell Hardware advertises 100 piece Pure Haviland Dinner Sets while Payton Drug Book and Stationery Co promotes Xmas goods at big reductions.
Judge and Mrs. Pope entertained their Sunday school class members at a Sunday night party. After refreshments a Christmas tree was unveiled and each guest received a present.
A local jeweler assures customers that every article sold comes with a guarantee. L B Boellner emphasizes trust and quality, inviting buyers to inspect selections.
Congress moved to raise pay for national leaders. The House adopted amendments setting Speaker and Vice President salaries at 12000 dollars each starting March 4 1907. Cabinet members would also earn 12000 dollars annually after that date. Senator and representative pay would rise to 7500 dollars per year in lieu of other allowances.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 14 Texas Railroad Commissioner Colquitt told the Oklahoma constitutional convention that rate regulation in Texas has failed to produce results beyond uniformity. He praised Roosevelt but warned that without strong ICC leadership and intact court support the Hepburn bill may fail to satisfy the public, labeling Roosevelt the forerunner of Bryan. The Texas official, once a supporter of regulation under Governor Hogg, marks a rare public critique.
Chicago officials report a convention of shippers and receivers set for January 4 to tackle the recurring fall car shortage. Lumber interests statewide coordinated contact with 100 major operators. 25 replies urge uniting shippers to address the issue.
Berlin notes the Reichstag rejected the supplementary budget for German Southwest Africa by 178 to 168 votes and Chancellor Von Buelow announced the dissolution of the parliament in an imperial message.
Washington December 13 the House authorized an investigation into the so called lumber trust outlining scrutiny of business practices and market control by lumber firms in the region.
Jury finds for defendant A J Witteman in the damage suit filed by George W Carier. After about an hour and a half deliberation, no damages are awarded.
All Xmas goods go at a big reduction as Payton Drug Book and Stationery Co announces sales. The notice highlights the store’s Christmas merchandise and mentions the Woman's Club entertainment program associated with the event.
Robert Makin owner of Mak in s Bargain Store plans a new warehouse behind the shop to house his large stock of second hand and new goods, creating more space for customers.
The Rev Edwin Emerson Davis is recovering from illness but will conduct morning worship with a sermon at the Presbyterian church. A praise service will precede a brief evening sermon.
P. W. D. Co offers for sale one two seated buggy and driving horse. Mrs C M Bird 310 S Ky 4514 Fee.
Local observation at 6 am records max 71 and min 40 with mean 56. Precipitation 0.0 inches and north wind at 12 mph. Forecast: fair tonight and Saturday, colder for Roswell and vicinity.
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