27 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1904
Page
1
A sweeping blizzard and dense fog crippled travel from New York to the Midwest and Plains. The storm, reaching the Oregon coast, caused rail delays, frozen streets, and fogbound ships, with zero temperatures and heavy snow statewide.
An oil operator suffers fatal electrocution amid Roswell vicinity scenes. Dr Kinsinger argues high altitude worsens lung trouble due to lighter air. The article notes sample sulphur water and a discussion on Roswell's climate and air quality.
Mr. Morrow reports Russia asks China to resupply 3 000 000 rounds of ammunition a claim described as a major sanitation effort. The note mentions Santa Fe Albuquerque and Silver City in connection with the discussion.
Lima Ohio December 27 J W Griffin states he will tour Deming Pecos Carlsbad and other towns February 1 to evaluate each site for a potential world class sanitarium bid A Commercial Club report on the sanitarium committee is to be presented Roswell remains a likely bidder and a top oil operator from the city is noted as vice president of the Lima Trust Co. electrical accident victim electrocution noted in rain sleet and snow across upper Mississippi valley and western lake regions with a storm system moving eastward Foxweather and blizzard conditions affect Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois railroad and streetcar traffic delays described Cement work ad placed by Clair Pettey.
Roswell committee members Hon Jerry Simpson Dr Kinsinger and H I Morrow reported on a plan to move the Temple of Fraternity to New Mexico as an administrative building for a tuberculosis sanitarium. The goal is self support with dairy beef cattle gardens and orchards for patients with tents planned and space for about fifteen hundred to start. Weather and other notes follow with local forecasts for Roswell and vicinity.
Newburgh New York December 27 Governor Odell stated that New York will act in harmony with Ohio officials to avoid further delay in obtaining an extradition warrant for Dr Leroy Chadwick and will personally ensure no more delays in the matter.
Paris reports the attorney general will not finish the Dreyfus case statement until late January. The Rennes judgement cancellation is not promised and the retrial before the full Court of Appeals cannot occur before May.
David White territorial locating engineer Capt W C Reid and R C Reid toured the Honda reservoir by auto yesterday and reported rapid progress on the underground work. The Slinkard Co faces powder shortages hindering further advancement.
In Cleveland on December 2 the Chadwick receivership inquiry did not resume. Receiver Loesser said no further action would occur for several days. The trunk and satchel taken from the Holland House in New York have been located and will be brought here soon. aside from wearing apparel, few valuables remain in either item.
C A Clem, electrician and wireman, offers door bells and annunciators with guaranteed work. The El Paso Mountain Park St Louis railroad company informs Roswell Commercial Club of plans to build a line through Roswell via Oklahoma City El Paso to the Gulf of California and requests a write up of local resources.
A brief item notes lettuce available for sale at the Alameda firehouse. No further details on price or quantity are provided.
The case centers on Charles F. Dodge accused of perjury in denying service in a divorce suit. Dodge was brought from Texas and released on his own recognizance after arraignment in New York Court of General Sessions. His testimony followed by a alleged confession in a midnight talk with local authorities.
Boston reports dull general wool trade with a firm tone for most grades. Mills have accumulated sizable stocks and expect demand to continue until new fleece arrives, while higher asking prices hinder some sales.
Neaver Colo December 27 Attorney John Waldron objected to the supreme court assuming jurisdiction in a mandamus case filed by Democratic senate hopefuls Charles Ward of Boulder and Dr Michael Béshower of Las Animas. The court reserved ruling on whether to take jurisdiction.
Col F B E Hunter of El Paso arrives to instate a Canton of the Patriarchs Militant. Roswell will host No 1 in New Mexico with ceremonies tonight and banquet tomorrow at the Grand Central Hotel attended by Odd Fellows and spouses. A Roswell wedding hint adds local social flavor. Kemp Lumber promotes cement for plastering and sidewalks. Judge G A Richardson is briefly home from irrigation duties, with Mrs Richardson’s mother recovering from illness.
LOST Sund ays between Presbyterian church and 400 North Spring a pair of glasses. Return to the Record office. Gift Books and latest fiction advertised by Payton Drug Co include new titles and selections for readers.
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