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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1903

Page

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Japan and Britain Watchful as War Looms in Asia

Reports from Peking and Tokyo cite critical conditions in the Far East with British Minister Sir Ernest Satow and Japan’s Young Japan faction signaling readiness for war to secure Manchuria. Chinese leaders warn of being ground between two powers as turmoil grows. London dispatches note military activity and pending Russian reply while corea reports unrest and Tong Hak insurrection.

Peking Uwo Regiers Dipiomatic Corps Imi Fac East Ernest Mason Satow China Sapow Seuybee Gil Glaipal Japan Iichida Young Hardy Manchuria Rober Hart Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs Tiere Wu Ting Fang United States London Reuter Telegraph Company Tokia Corea Mokpho Tong Hak Chol la To Tong Haks

Cotton market shows sharp swings before Christmas

Activity and irregularity dominate the Cotton market as prices fluctuate rapidly. Rumors say major bulls aim to lift the market on a fourtecrecent basis before Christmas with prices now rising above all previous records.

Fifty New Cases Reported As Month Progresses

The notice lists fifty new cases since the month began with total cases rising to about five hundred and increasing. It references health concerns and hospital conditions, noting many cases are severe or fatal while mentioning no specific outcomes.

Furst

Strike Likely as Chicago Strikers Threaten Funeral Disruptions

Nine thousand teamsters and carriage drivers threaten to strike if the Citizens Industrial Association blocks their actions and if cabmen and carriage drivers push a 20 to 30 percent wage increase. They vow not to move freight or coal until the dispute is settled amid potential January 1 protests.

Ciation

Pope receives cardinals and high prelates at Christmas

In Rome on December 25 the Pope welcomed all cardinals and high prelates exchanging season's greetings. Pope Pius sat in white on the throne with dignitaries arranged by precedence, marking a first under the present pontiff.

Rome Pius

Rear Admiral White Dead at Navy Yard

Unclear OCR text reports the death of Rear Admiral White at a Navy Yard. Names and details are fragmented across the source, with scattered mentions of individuals and places, making it difficult to confirm full context or date.

Livia Admiral Wirt

Miss Dennina Returns to Christmas at Home

Miss Dennina attends Simmons Baptist seminary at Kilime. She will spend Christmas with her parents as her brother Will Denmare returns home.

Ladies Reserved Lanes for Afternoon Sessions Begin Soon

The Coliseum Bowling Alley announces reserved lanes for ladies every afternoon starting January 1. Additional hours on Tuesday and Thursday provide special attention to female bowlers while other times remain open.

the Coliseum

Carlsbad Visitor Tracks Roswell Growth Anew

W F Hearne of Carlsbad visited Roswell yesterday and noted four years of rapid growth. He remarked on Crawford's stand offering ideas for Christmas gifts while you wait. Wallace and Son advertise as candy and fruit headquarters including nuts and figs.

W. F. Hearne Carlsbad Roswell

Beautiful Flowers Display At Roswell Store Window

A Roswell shop showcases floral displays in Alameda Green Wats with Mrs Church presenting a window of seven choice plants and china bells. Another window features cut flowers described as incredibly beautiful.

Roswell Powers Bop Tania Lome

Boone Residents Visit City For Short Stay

Ro W. McCoyv and Mrs Nenes Pormey of Boone Iowa travel with Leer LeGoUunt Setan teamn Vera tet Tore GING and Mrs Forney their mother arrive in the city last evening staying a time.

Ro W. McCoyv Witte Nenes Pormey Boone Iowa Leer LeGoUunt Setan Teamn Vera Tet Tore WA Ora Forney

Folding iron bed and stove set for sale at Spring River

An ad offers a folding iron bed and a stove heating and cooking set for sale at 404 N. Spring River Ave. The seller invites buyers to visit Crawford’s stand and mentions a possible Christmas present.

Spring River Ave

Funeral processions disrupted by livery strike pickets

In Chicago the livery and cab strike continues to cause delays for funeral parties. Pickets blocked a procession delaying mourners until the coffin was loaded and the train departed the station.

Chicago

Hanlon and Corbett Fight Boxing Night At Grand Central

Grand Central bar managers announce plans with W F for the Hanlon versus Corbett fight by rounds on a December night. Hanlon is a San Francisco favorite, Corbett the reigning world light heavyweight champion. The event aims to draw local crowds and feature betting and refreshments.

Grand Central Bar Stockard & Danenberg W. J. Fo Hanlon Corbett Kiddy Hanlon San Francisco Young Corbett Champien

Cotton market soars as Hydraitions fuel New Orleans trading

New Orleans on December 29 reports colossal cotton market activity with intense speculation. May option prices rose beyond 14 cents amid high volatility. New York notes similarly active trading on December 23.

New Orleans New York

Snyder Returns From Albuquerque For Christmas at Home

Herman L. Snyder came back from Albuquerque today to spend Christmas with his parents. He is employed at the First National Bank in Albuquerque.

Herman L. Snyder Albuquerque First National Bank

Hon G A Richardson Returns From Eastern Trip

Roswell resident Hon. G A Richardson arrived home last evening aboard the train after a long business tour to Washington DC and Chicago He reports cold weather snow in Chicago and across the country but praises Roswell sunshine and his relief at returning home

Washington, D. C Richardson Chicago Roswell

Christmas races at the fair grounds set for two gala days

The Christmas races at the fair grounds are arranged with two gala days planned on Christmas Day and the day before. The cadet band of the New Mexico Military Institute will provide music. Some cadets will be home for holidays and a full cadet band membership may be absent. Instructor Fletcher expects a strong showing with possible pieces from the city band.

New Mexico Military Institute Fletcher

Diamond Ring Raffled At Grand Central Bar

At Grand Central bar last night the big diamond ring was raffled, drawing to 7 o clock. Joe Heard and J E Zumwalt tied with forty three for high number, each winning via sharing the draw. a Mexican also rolled forty three for the other. Many tickets hit numbers up to forty two as a crowd watched the event.

Grand Central Zumwalt

Christmas Program at Home Kindergarten

The children will present a Christmas program on Thursday December 24 at 2 PM featuring recitations songs and a story from the Christmas tale. Performers include Elizabeth Pruit Bernie Pos Harold Wanless Dorothy Walker Jake Ellsworth Duke Ethel Mueller Ver Hinkle Frances Bear Cora Kelley and others. Friends of the kindergarten are welcome at N Washington Street.

Harold Wanless Dorothy Walker Santa Claus Jake’— Ellsworth Duke Ethel Mueller Ver Hinkle Frances Bear Cora Kelley Santa Clarus

Christmas Tree Entertainment at First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church hosts a Christmas tree entertainment Thursday evening at o clock for the Sabbath school children. The event aims to deliver presents and treats to the children, organized by Dr A I Norfleet Supt.

First Methodist

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tonight on Dallas Railway Proposal

The Chamber of Commerce will convene at 7:30 PM to discuss the Dallas Railroad Proposition. All members are urged to attend. Also listed is a for rent notice and a local pork sausage and ham advertisement from Hobson Lowe Co.

Chamber of Commerce Dallas

Position Wanted and Rooms for Rent Announcement

A woman seeks a housework position, call the Record office. Two rooms for high housekeeping at 501 North Spring River Avenue. Also an odd job note about kindling and a meat market promotion mentioning Jake Pierce and St Meat Market.

North Spring River Avenue Jake Pierce

Go Crawford’s Stand Stirs Gold Wire Honor

A brief note highlights a phrase Go Crawford’s Stand in gold wire as a tribute. The concise item echoes a ceremonial display honoring a local figure or event with symbolic lettering.

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