21 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
1
A cyclone of shoppers draws near as crowds rise daily for ongoing sales. More items are added each day and anticipation grows for the next two days as sale events proceed.
A Black individual taken from jail died in a related incident tied to a mob in Maryland. Authorities probe the sequence of events and seek details on those involved.
In Annapolis Maryland on December 21 Henry Davis alias Henry Chambers, a Black man, was taken from the jail by about sixty masked men, lynched, and shot after confessing to a felonious assault on John Reid of Brownsville. A deputy sheriff reported a ruse outside the jail and a mob breach with sledge hammers and a pistol point, yielding the keys. Davis was questioned, hooded, hoisted to a tree, and fired upon. Reid, a white woman, identified the assailant before his confession. In a separate note, grain delivery concerns and a murder case in Missouri are mentioned alongside a local Christmas shopping prompt.
A cashier tied to a closed bank faced charges amid a political scandal. The defunct institution’s former cashier is linked to alleged irregularities pivoting on political influence. Authorities pursue details of the case and potential implications for regional governance.
J F B Rinehart former cashier and vice president of Farmers and Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg PA denies embezzlement forgery and falsification charges while blaming politics for the case He says he never violated banking rules and that accusations of risky loans tied to politics are false Fire in Ohio kills two train crew members and injures others as engineer presumed dead and a fireman severely burned
In Louisville Curtis Jett was found guilty of murdering James Cockrell in Jackson Ky four years earlier and given a life term. He already serves life for alleged involvement in Attorney Macrum’s murder. In Boston a December fire in Brighton District forced eight people down a ladder with no injuries. losses estimated at 25000 dollars.
In a bold early morning incident, authorities thwart an assassination attempt that targeted a prominent local figure. Police report a failed attack, with the suspect detained and investigations underway.
Chicago Illinois December 21 An attempt to assassinate Judge Charles S Cutting of the probate court occurred as he entered the courthouse elevator Frank E Ellerbrock of Chicago drew a revolver fired twice the cartridge exploded but only damaged clothing A building attendant named Lebine knocked the weapon away and overpowered Ellerbrock He is indicted for assault with a deadly weapon and attempt to kill Roswell.
The Interstate Commerce Commission car shortage hearing was resumed in Kansas City with shippers from several lines subpoenaed to testify. H G Wilson of the Kansas City Board of Trade Transportation department stated details amid testimony.
Beulah Brown seven years old dies suddenly in Carlsbad after turning over a pot of hot metal left by water works workmen in the street. The incident occurred at around four o clock yesterday evening. The cause described as a burning received two days earlier.
Utica reports the arrest of a man who gave the name Franz Niedsielki and a woman claiming to be Madeline Kreeger on arriving trains. They are accused of robbing C. V. Stein of Chicago, with diamonds valued between seven and ten thousand dollars. The man admits the pieces belong to the woman and says he met her in the old country and has lived with her about a year.
Three railroad men were fatally injured in a head on collision near Spokane Washington on December 21 when a light engine collided with another locomotive. The incident prompted investigations by local authorities and railway officials.
Wm. C. Anderson, assistant teller at the First National Bank, arrived in Kansas City in custody from Austin, Texas. Officials say his shortage is $9,000, denying reports of a higher sum or any woman involved. He denies theft of $50,000.
New York December 21 Judge J D Johnson says the June 7 hearing in the Missouri suit to oust Standard Oil from Indiana and Waters Pierce and Republic from Missouri will be held in St Louis After testimony before Commissioner Anthony is reviewed it goes to Missouri Supreme Court
Mountain Apples from Jaffa Prager and Co. at Walton's Studio an assortment of high class pictures just received all subjects artistically framed.
In Caldwell Kansas on December 21 a Rock Island yard bottleneck left over 200 loaded cars idle with only a single engine available to haul them to destinations, highlighting a factor in Western Kansas coal shortages.
A car load of Fine Naval Oranges arrived including 50 tf Jaffa from Prager & Co. The shipment indicates a sizable fruit consignment for distribution.
Prager & Co announces a fresh supply of 50 ti Jaffa Naval oranges just arrived for holiday buyers.
Federal court in Kansas City hears habeas corpus for Agnes Myers jailed at Liberty Mo awaiting execution for husband murder. Supreme Court recently refused to reopen the case and court reserves action on writ application.
A Wells Fargo express package said to contain $10,000 was stolen from the Reno office after arrival of the last night’s train from Tonopah. The incident is reported to involve the company’s local office and the missing parcel.
Pittsburg Kansas December 21 I W Edwards Dora Ratz and Mat Tucca three miners killed by explosion at Fidelity Coal Company's Stone City mine. Two more injured Heslop Dor man and Frank Brenner cannot live bringing total deaths to five and fourteen injured.
Riga December 21 Ten terrorists were executed at sunrise in Riga. The group, tied to a long string of robberies bomb outrages and murders, also plotted to kill Baron Moeller Likomelsky Governor General of the Baltic Provinces, a plan foiled by the arrest of two leaders.
The death of Mrs. M. M. Garland drew swift, heartfelt reactions from a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, with widespread grief and tributes to her character and generosity.
Anthon Larsen pleaded guilty in Justice J B Bailey's court to trespassing at the Roswell Gas and Ice Co plant. He was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Larsen is the son in law of former manager H S Farnsworth and allegedly refused to quit after his check was tendered.
Jake Pearce of the Star Meat Market faces trial in Justice Bailey's court on a charge of stealing two cows from Wyatt Johnson. The defense argues Pearce had a purchase agreement that entitled him to ownership, making the case more about rightful ownership than criminal theft.
Roswell Steam Laundry promises on time return of laundry. Phone 29 4716 offers clean garments for Christmas preparations.
Clear conditions with fair weather across Roswell and Vicinity. Tonight and Saturday see stationary temperatures with precipitation not expected. Wind is light and from the south southeast direction.
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