21 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
1
Boxing cards lit up San Francisco last night as twenty rounds took place featuring sharp exchanges and heavy action. Promoters touted brisk attendance and a lineup of rising contenders across multiple weight classes.
A $35,000 audience packed Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco as Jimmy Britt and Battling Nelson fenced a near world lightweight title battle. Nelson and Britt weighed under 132 pounds as fans watched preliminaries including Tom Moran vs Frank DeLile. Nelson appeared favored and the main event drew a sold out crowd with police and ringside intrigue.
In Colorado Springs police probe a rumored Santa Fe link to a local murder. Investigators note the victim had unusually heavy hair with fifty hairpins found near the scene. County commissioners plan a $1000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the killer.
The article outlines the specific land sections set aside and withdrawn for the project. It notes the parcels involved, their locations, and the governing authority directing the withdrawal. No dates or final disposition are provided in the readable text.
The Interior Department withdraws 357 land sections from settlement for the Urton Lake irrigation project in New Mexico and adjacent townships totaling 391,680 acres. The notice lists numerous sections across townships in the New Mexico Principal Meridian and directs acknowledgment of the withdrawal.
Just arrived shipment of Crescent Bicycles in all sizes with prices from six dollars upward at Echols shop for immediate sale.
Denver reports that among 356 ballots from precinct 2 wards, 144 appeared fraudulent. Five writers produced 140 Democratic ballots including 119 by one person. two writers produced four Republican ballots. Regular ballots totaled 177 Democratic and 28 Republican.
An old newspaper short promotes a charity raffle at Girs Store offering 10 cent chances to win a bride benefiting the Catholic Ladies Society.
Classified notice seeks bids for cleaning the Pierce Ballard and Cunningham ditch by the mile. See Arthur J. Stevens for details.
United States Weather Bureau observer Wright began sending two daily reports to Washington at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time. Tomorrow's Record will include a short write-up on this government service in Roswell.
In New York on December 21 a meeting called by Senator Platt ended with unanimous support for Senator Depew's bid for re election. A committee was named to confer with Governor Odell on the matter.
The Roswell Commercial Club Membership Soliciting Committee collected forty seven new applications in just two hours this morning. Supporters praise the effort and urge continuation of the campaign to expand Roswell’s business network.
Prices drive a big Christmas sale at Allery Furniture Co with many fine presents advertised. A for sale notice lists a ticket to Colorado Springs and the address labeled S Record, indicating a sale item or listing.
Crowded store promotes sale of the Roswell Daily Record Woman's Edition. Copies mailed for ten cents to any address, detailing Roswell history and current commerce and social prospects. Information available to anyone purchasing the edition.
Members of Hondo Lodge No. 8 A U W are called to attend tonight for the election of officers. The notice accompanies an advertisement for furniture with a leather couch priced at 31.50, regularly 45.00, from Allery Furniture Co. J. S. CLEM listed.
Phillipine fibre chairs rockers and divans priced 7.50 to 15.00 each. Allery Furniture Co. Stanhope California prunes advertised as the best ever eaten at 10c a can or 3 for a quarter. Joyce-Pruit Co. helps bear half the expense with city on West Second street repairs between Main and Richardson.
Word from Hondon reservoir site says Slinkard Construction Company has begun work splendidly under Schedule No. 2 of the general contract. The Taylor Moore Company has not yet begun its work.
E. L. Bedell purchases the Jack Porter residence at the corner of Richardson and Seventh and will occupy the home after January 2. Remember Phone 532. Big Second Hand Store.
Lost item notice requests return to the Record Office. A reward is offered. Contact 532. Swell Xmas packages cigars from Ing ersoll's book store referenced.
Ingersoll's book store showcases festive tinsel and Christmas tree decorations. Bright garlands, glass ornaments, and seasonal accents fill the shop as shoppers prepare for holiday displays.
A brief business notice indicates Everything Electrical operates at 214 Main St under the Gun Sul name with phone contact 41. The item reads as a small local advertisement for electrical services or goods.
Elegant Hall Furniture presents a large assortment including chairs mirrors and trees priced from five to ten dollars. Ullery Furniture Co advertises affordable home furnishings.
The Stuttz Company played before another good house in Roswell last night with Jack's Last Paradise drawing strong applause. The troupe stages its final Roswell engagement tonight, offering The Bells of Shandon as the comedy.
Tomorrow’s show windows feature fine furniture with special cut prices this week. Dr Be Skipwith and wife escaped a buggy accident on Main Street when their horse bolted near Joyce Pruit Co. The doctor regained control with only broken buggy shafts reported as damage.
Advertises Rockers priced seven eight and nine dollars cut to five with sale by Allery Furniture Company. Also lists Lot 200 by 200 feet with two cottages fruit trees and artesian water valued at two thousand dollars, sale price fourteen hundred cash or easy terms via R H McCune.
The Western Grocery Company invites shoppers to visit next Saturday for a fine line of good things to eat for Christmas dinner.
Four room house described as good as new is to be torn down for lumber. Inquiries at 210 South Kentucky.
A local ad pitches Monarch brand shrimp and clams at Garton Hall & Co. It promises mouth watering freshness and urges readers to buy.
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