Mass Meeting Adds Energy at Club Rooms
A large gathering filled with enthusiasm convened at the club rooms for a mass meeting. Attendees expressed strong interest in ongoing activities and future plans.
17 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1904
Page
1
A large gathering filled with enthusiasm convened at the club rooms for a mass meeting. Attendees expressed strong interest in ongoing activities and future plans.
The Roswell Club votes to drop social emphasis and push commercial work led by a paid secretary. A mass meeting backs renaming, new committees, and efforts to fund a sanitarium project with support from business leaders.
Colorado high court voids ballots from several Denver wards raising a dispute over whether Alva Adams or Peabody holds a plurality. Republicans argue fraudulent votes could flip the result while votes for Pregeny and congressman remain counted with court permission.
Tomorrow at 3 o clock men and boys gather at the Methodist church with evangelist Newsom at the Presbyterian service. A union meeting is planned at night. The Ullery and Diamond Ice and Packing Co items are advertised for cash deals and Xmas stock movement. Contact F H Lea for monument and tombstone needs.
A boat disaster claimed nine lives after a midnight fire was found. investigators probe the blaze and possible causes as survivors recount chaotic moments. authorities warn of dangerous conditions on the vessel and surrounding waters.
General Vassale has opened surrender negotiations with Japanese forces at Port Arthur, offering protections for the city hospitals and providing a map showing hospital locations to the Japanese commander.
H. R. Morrow held its first meeting at The Record office to outline campaign plans. Messages were sent to St. Louis requesting an immediate wire reply on when a committee could meet the Board of Managers and present Roswell's claims for the sanitarium.
J G Stutts, famed actor of Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet, brings his fourteen member company to the Porter building for one night only Monday Dec 19. The production Was She to Blame features special scenery and a Legion of Honor listing for Stutts. Reserved seats are at Payton Drug Co 75c and 1.00. general admission 50c. children 25c.
A three story brick residence on South Main Street Brooklyn caught fire today after an oil stove hose exploded. Three people died and several were injured with two fatalities reported in the upper floors. Firefighters say there were no visible escapes from the building.
Voters in Chaves County New Mexico are called to elect one Justice of the Peace and one Constable in all precincts on January 9 1905. Polls open as ordered by the County Commissioners on November 8 1904. Notice signed by Seat Attest W M Atkinson Clerk E P Gayle. The Diamond Ice and Packing Co advertises stock hogs for sale. Also bids invited for an iron clad warehouse construction by fellow and Tannehill Hardware Co. J M Nelson & Co set to handle bids by December 19 1904.
Che Foo December 16 reports arriving passengers from Kwang Tung Peninsula confirm official Japanese reports of Russian ships being sunk. They say the Japanese would have difficulty proceeding with the assault on Port Arthur.
Washington December 17 The Smoot case resumed with H H Jackson chairman of Idaho Democratic State Central Committee testifying on interference in politics by the Mormons. His remarks followed yesterday’s pattern reinforcing the ongoing Senate investigation.
Roswell shoppers are invited to the biggest furniture sale of the season at Ubery Furn Co next week with quoted price discounts and promotional offers announced for the event.
An ad listing Lee's Eye Maker and Lice Killer promotes chicken care products. It notes fresh supply and mentions ROSWELL PRODUCE & SEED CO. The notice references pile driving and structural work by Murray & Sanger at 214 Wain St with contact 141.
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