16 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
1
Mrs. Elliott declares the obligations are so delicate she cannot repeat them, signaling a sensitive Smoot inquiry moment. Her statement highlights tension over oath disclosures and the seriousness of the proceedings.
Mrs. Annie Elliott of Price Utah testified about the Mormon oath penalties and abominations she could not repeat. Charles H. Jackson of Boise City described the church's growing political influence in Idaho and said it is impossible to stand against the Mormon church. The account includes a football game report with Institute and Company B scores and lineup details.
The Committee on Territories presented its statehood report to the Senate today outlining recommendations on granting statehood. The document details legislative steps and timeline considerations for admission.
Washington reports Beveridge of the Committee on Territories will move to reconsider the statehood bill immediately after the Philippine bill is disposed of. Bate opposes further testimony for the bill. Bard seeks to limit references to Arizona and New Mexico. Also noted are beef trust inquiries and Mrs Chadwick denying debts to Pittsburgh banks.
Visitors gather at a Boston hotel as attention centers on a single room. The event draws crowds and media speculation about what lies inside. Police and hotel management coordinate to ensure safety while inquiries continue.
In Boston on December 16 Thomas W. Lawson and Col. William C. Greene conferred at the Hotel Touraine to address mutual accusations tied to advertising campaigns against Amalgamated Copper and Greene Consolidated Copper. Police and investigators observed, with the room secured and no disturbance reported. A separate line notes a laborer found in a doorway, hospitalized as possibly insane.
Engineer W. M. Reed returned from Carlsbad with news that a preliminary survey for rebuilding the irrigation system damaged by flood is complete. Work on replacing the irrigation plant will start soon, funded by private parties unless the government approves the project and takes over. The Slinkard Construction Co. is shipping freight to the Honda site in preparation, with tents not yet arrived but expected daily.
The Record goes to press amid a football clash on the military grounds featuring the Institute and rivals. The game runs this afternoon with the score still unsettled as N. M. advances in a tight contest.
The Roswell Aerue of Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 704 buys a corner lot at Richardson Avenue and First Street to erect a 50 by 100 foot artificial stone two story building. Ground floor houses reception, reading, gym, billiards, and potential ball room. upstairs lodge room. a 50 by 98 foot park fronting the building for athletics. The order, seven months old, has grown to 125 members under Deputy Organizer Dr E M Fisher, and promises the territory’s finest lodge room upon completion.
In Boston mass today patriotic and historical societies held exercises marking the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party of December 16 1773. The event saw tea destined for the colonists dumped into the harbor by Bostonians disguised as Indians led by Paul Revere and others. The Cole's Inn episode now Hancock Tavern hosted the organization before the raid on ships in the harbor.
The Silver Bow Athletic Club has arranged a fifteen round bout between Jack O Keefe of Chicago and Jimmy Gardner of Lowell in Butte Montana. Weigh in is at 3 pm today at 135 pounds. A large crowd is expected as both fighters look in top form.
Collector item note announces the arrival of a bulk shipment of 500 matted pictures priced at 10 cents each at Gits' newly opened store. The item highlights affordability and new stock.
Mrs Chadwick has settled into routine jail life in Cleveland. She told Sheriff Barry she would not receive visitors today as she prepared a statement, saying she did not wish to be disturbed until it was finished.
Paris dispatch reports a major blaze in Mustapha, a suburb of Algiers with 38 000 residents, forcing the entire garrison to battle the flames. Damage runs into many millions of francs.
One girl died and two others were fatally hurt while around a score of workers were injured as an explosion wrecked the Adams and Simpson toy pistol factory in Portsmouth Ohio. Many workers jumped from second and third story windows in panic.
Jacksonville on December 16 reports extensive preparations for the Southern Education Association gathering to be held later this month in conjunction with the Florida State Teachers Association. Educators of eminence from Virginia to Texas and from all states between are expected to attend, with elaborate reception and entertainment arrangements being made.
At a well attended Jackson meeting today steps were taken toward organizing a Mississippi state horticultural society. Prominent fruit growers and planters from many parts of the state attended as Rowland Morrill of Texas and others spoke about benefits of organization.
In Budapest on December 16 Premier Tisza warned the lower house he would dissolve parliament within three days if the chamber does not organize as required. He sought a bill of indemnity to issue writs for new electors, saying elections would occur regardless of opposition. Francis Kossuth opposed granting indemnity to the Tisza cabinet, urging adherence to law.
A nude man perched atop a snow heap at Fourth Avenue and 22nd Street wielded a crowbar to smash nearly twenty glass panes, holding off a line of police and a crowd for around thirty minutes. The incident disrupted a busy area as officers attempted to subdue him and prevent further damage.
Tangier report says Raisui, famed brigand chief, captured American citizen Per dicaris and his British stepson Varley last May. He raided a Tangier caravan today, after earlier seizing eleven prisoners and mules outside the town. He released those not among the sought men.
Seven Russians in civilian clothes with evident military bearing arrived at Che Foo by sail boat carrying dispatches. They refused to talk and proceeded directly to the Russian consulate. Strong winds aided their swift passage.
Public notice states an election will be held in all precincts of Chaves County New Mexico on Monday January 9 1905 to elect one Justice of the Peace and one Constable for each precinct. Polls open per county law on November 8 1904, signed by Clerk F P Gayle.
Notice to Contractors. The undersigned will receive bids until Monday December 9 1904 for the erection and completion of an iron clad warehouse in the city for Stringfellow Tannehill Hardware Co according to plans and specifications on file in our office J M Nelson and Co.
Major Howell and Deputy Mark Howell will serve as acting deputy county superintendent during Superintendent Gardiner's absence in California.
Nice holiday presents call for frames from Jsts Store as mats offer affordable art for gift giving. Local shoppers can choose from a small selection of framed pictures priced at 10 cents and 15 cents.
An advertisement for RoSwell Produce & Seed Co promoting Lee’s Egg Maker for hens, Lee’s Lice Killer for lice, and Lee’s Germazone to prevent roup. Includes contact at 214 Main St and phone 14. Fresh supply just received.
The Great Dry Goods reduction sale is on at Gus' New Store and runs until January 1. Pile driving and all structural work are being handled by Murray and Sanger.
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