25 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
1
New York dispatch quotes Governor Magoon investigating a reported plan by Japanese nationals to incite an insurrection against American rule in Cuba the Philippines and Hawaii. Secret police allegedly found Japanese with photos and fortification measurements in Havana while authorities bolster garrisons in Santa Clara to quell rising disorder.
St Paul date Dec 26 Attorney General Young of Minnesota began action against the Great Northern railroad to stop the issuance of sixty million dollars in new stock recently authorized by the board of directors.
Paris declares a second categorical denial that France responded to the Vatican’s protest over the expulsion of Mgr Montagnini. A cable sympathizing the Vatican was sent by Knights of Columbus to Cardinal Merry del Val. In Peoria the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen reports no comment on the Southern Pacific strike beyond Grand Master Harrahan’s planned departure to take command.
Christmas was observed generally in Roswell with small dinner parties and many gatherings made up of family branches. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. White entertained. Miss Nina Rabb hosted a noon dinner for guest Miss Nevada Temple of Artesia, with several Roswell young ladies in attendance.
A Christmas afternoon farewell for Dr. Charles E Lukens and his wife drew about 100 guests at the Walker home. The party, organized by the Presbyterian church and friends, presented gifts including a gold headed umbrella and a silver tea set. Dr Lukens plans to move to California with his family for their son’s health, while continuing church and medical work, with visits to Roswell and Albuquerque planned.
Public notice from Hondo Stone Mfg Co manager A L W Nilsson warns no person may take cement materials or sand from the factory yards or railroad cars without a proper requisition from the office. It notes disrupted telegraphic service between Roswell and Denver and mentions holiday book discounts at Ingersoll's Book Store.
Fighting resumes in Kemper County Mississippi as armed clashes escalate between rival groups. Local authorities report multiple injuries and seek immediate peace talks to prevent further violence.
Memphis report says violence across Kemper county Mississippi surged with at least five negroes killed in Scooba and Wahalak as trains fought back and forth. Governor Vardaman ordered troops to restore order and patrols are in place to curb further disturbances.
The court upholds the demurrer as to the first three causes of action for accounting and misjoinder and grants the life insurance company leave to amend on payment of costs.
In New York on December 26 Thomas Connolly suffered likely fatal injuries after James Cassidy stabbed him in the eye during a quarrel over tips. Cassidy was arrested as others watched. the incident occurred at a fashionable East 56th Street riding academy. Christmas passed quietly with few disturbances and no major accidents, police reported.
Christmas entertainment at the M. E. church drew a full house with a hundred turned away. The Sunday school provided treats not only for its members but for about a hundred nonmember children from poor backgrounds in attendance.
R L Barber aged about 35 died at his Dexter home after a short pneumonia illness on Christmas afternoon. He had lived in Dexter about a year and his remains were shipped Thursday to Glasgow Missouri for interment with the widow to accompany the body. Marriage license issued Christmas day to Felix Taylor and Harriet Goodall both of the county. they were married by Justice Bailey. Mrs N Dailey arrived from Wichita Kansas to visit her sister Evelyn and brother George and their mother. Ed Kinsinger and wife went to Artesia to visit friends.
The New York Life Insurance Company suit to compel Andrew Hamilton to account for 574250 received and distributed by him was sustained on his demurrer today by Judge Bischoff in the supreme court.
An interurban passenger train and a work train collided a mile north of Milton near Edgewood at eight this morning. Four were killed and twelve injured. The freight flagman, blamed for the wreck, fled and is missing. The crash happened on a sharp grade in a deep cut, with two flat cars piled on the passenger coach.
Edward Ness, among ten inmates who escaped from the county jail Sunday night, gave himself up last night stating he was tired of being hunted like a wild beast.
Observation at 6 am shows max 60 min 27 mean 44 with no precipitation. Wind NW at 4 mph. sky clear. Forecast for Roswell area : Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with rain or snow in the north portion. Warmer Thursday.
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