Boost for Statehood Aims at Hayes County
A report notes support for creating Hayes County to gain territorial status and advance general welfare efforts. Activists push for political reorganization to improve local governance and services.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
1
Statehood Steering Meeting in Roswell Plans County Delegates
Roswell business leaders attend the Statehood Steering Meeting with focus on representation in Washington, funding for delegates, and securing federal support. A committee proposed two delegates from Chaves County and raising $2,000 to cover expenses, with immediate subscriptions begun and $150 raised in minutes. Local bills for a federal building, a military institute bond, and an armory bond were noted as priorities for delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Mexico
Roswell
Andrews
The
Military Institute
J. M. Hervey
Faether
Roswell Businessmen Plan Excursion to Local Section
Albuquerque merchants from Roswell coordinate a group trip to a nearby area for a planned excursion. The effort centers on business leaders organizing travel and attendance in the upcoming visit.
Bank Robbery Captured After Hills Shootout Near Dearborn
Early January three men robbed a bank securing four thousand dollars. A fierce clash with citizens occurred. Suspects were said surrounded near Dearborn, six miles from Camden Point. They were captured today in the woods. Roswell Title & Trust Co advertises special bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Title & Trust Co
Roswell Title & Trust Co. Ad
Miss James Surprised by Class at Southern M. E. Sunday School
Miss James was given a surprise party Monday night by her class in the Southern M. E. Sunday School. The gathering featured a cut glass water set and a leather book listing class members. The evening was described as pleasant by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Miss James
M. E
Iirat
Train Collision Near Franklin Kills Fireman and Injures Crew
Passenger train No. 228 on the Jefferson and Franklin branch of the Lake Shore railroad derailed after colliding with a light engine two miles north of Franklin Pennsylvania. The fireman was killed and three other trainmen plus many passengers were injured. A rate notice offers 25 percent off goods except school books until February 1 at Ingersoll Book Store next to Price and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aghabula, C
Jefferson and Franklin
Lake Shore
Franklin
Three Die and Dozen Injured in Pennsylvanian Railroad Collision
A serious railroad crash on the Pennsylvania Railroad line leaves three dead and twelve injured. Emergency crews respond as investigators inspect the wreckage and the cause is not yet determined. Local officials urge safety and caution along the rail corridor.
Train Collision Kills Three in Camden Station
An express train from Atlantic City and an accommodation train collided on Pennsylvania Railroad elevated tracks near Camden station. The express had stopped before reaching the station and an engineer failed to see it, causing a rear end crash. Three people died and about a dozen were injured as cars burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
The Maverick Read by Cadets and Albuquerque Biz Leaders
The December Maverick issue from the Military Institute is issued and read by cadets and friends. It highlights institute activities and names editors and faculty advisors. The piece notes Albuquerque business leaders backing a trade excursion with a Santa Fe Pullman train plan to cover three days and boost local interests. It mentions Pecos City hearings on r ail rates January 15 and a rink masquerade with prizes, skate price details, and admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cadets of the Military Institute
the Schoor
Albuquerque
Morning Journal
Santa Fe
Albu
Denver Girl Marries Santa Fe Indian Chief
Miss Cora Marie Arnold of Denver married Al C. Chaverra chief of the Santa Clara Indians last Monday in Santa Fe New Mexico. The ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Bender and witnessed by the bride's Denver sister. Arnold met Chaverra at a Mountains and Plains festival five years ago and their wedding was delayed by lack of available ministers. Arnold is step daughter of George Wilder who died by suicide jumping from a steamer into the Gulf of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie. Arnold
Santa Fe
N. M
al C. Haverra
Santa Clara
George Wilder
Gulf of Mexico
Seay and Wiggins Wed Quietly in Amarillo
Dick P. Seay of Amarillo and Gertie Wiggins of this city were married last night at the bride’s sister’s home 205 North Missouri. The couple are the son and daughter of local families, with final plans to follow after a Friday meeting. Eves tested free at L B Boellner Jeweler and Optician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick P. Seay
Amarillo
Ed Seay
Ragwell
Gertie Wiggins
W. H. Wiggins
J. K.bishop
Missouri
Eves
L. B. Boellner
Roswell Couple Wed in Surprise Ceremony
A Roswell wedding surprised the couple’s families and friends as Elder C. Hill officiated. The bride and groom, longtime sweethearts, left for Amarillo to start their life together. Ed Seay joined from Amarillo for Christmas with his parents. Russell is noted for carriage work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bishop
Ed Seay
Elder (. C. Hill
Amarillo
Roswell
Mr. Seay
Race War at Henrietta Was Quiet Today
A Henrietta dispatch reports the town in Oklahoma Territory on December 27 remained calm amid threats of a race war. Fewer than fifty African Americans were present. armed arrivals from the countryside were disarmed and no arrests were made regarding the lynching accusation against James Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Oklahoma
City
O. T
James Gordon
Arm breaks in three places after a hunting accident
W J Irwin foreman of North Spring River Center ditca work was injured north of town Christmas day when his horse ran away. He was thrown into a barb wire fence with left shoulder dislocated and left arm broken in three places. A small wire cut on his right hand completed his injuries. He is recovering at home in the southwest part of town. Wampler, who accompanied him, was not hurt. Coroner Kelloy has ordered an inquest into the Maxwell murders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Irwin
North Spring River Center
Ditca
Isaac Wampler
Milne-Bush
Mr. Irwin
Clarence Darrow Retires From Pettibone Case
In Roswell locals wish Clarence Darrow well as tensions rise in Boise Idaho where Darrow retires from the Pettibone case amid youthful banter and mischief following a late December development.
Darrow Retires From Pettibone Case For Health Reasons
Chief counsel transfers of real estate Darrow withdraws from the Pettibone defense due to ear abscess surgery in Los Angeles. He left after delivering opening statements as his physician warned the operation was life critical. Other transactions include Mason to Tannehill 1600 for 120 acres and stock, Tannehill to Beers 3200 for 120 acres, Lake Arthur Townsite to Mitchell 250 for six lots, Walters to Marrett 200 for two lots, Urtons to relatives 1 plus land, Mitchell to Phillips 1100 for west half of lot, Philips to Fisner 1 and other consideration, Smith to Zachary 1250 for lot with water rights, Falxa to Carillo 150 for lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lake Arthur
S. A. Walters
J. M. Marrett
Thayer
Dexter Wm. G. Urton
Wm. C
Ben W. Urton
John E. Mitchell
Richard C. Phillips
Belle Plaine
R. C. Philips
E. M. Fisner
Defense rests in Caleb Powers case
Georgetown Kentucky December 27 defense rested in Caleb Powers trial today as the prosecution began rebuttal testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Powers
Georgetown
Denver Post co owner arrested for assault
Freak Bonfils, proprietor of the Denver Post, was arrested on a warrant charging assault and battery by Thomas Major, owner of rival newspapers. He was bound over for trial after allegedly striking Patterson as he walked home. Bonfils said the attack followed critical articles about him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Freak Bonfils
Denver Post
Thomas M
Roswell Weather Summary for December 27
U. S. Weather Bureau local report shows temperature 71 max yesterday 37 min, mean 54, with no precipitation. Forecasts call for fair skies tonight and Saturday with steady temperatures in Roswell, and snow and colder conditions in the northern portion of New Mexico Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
N. M
N. W
North Portion
South Portion
M. Wright
Series of Minor Accidents Reported on North Spring River Ford
A woman driving a horse in the North Spring river ford on North Missouri Avenue experienced mishaps as the animal balked at the ford. A separate note mentions pruning orchards contracting and a Russell offering horse-shoeing services at 808 N Penn Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. c. Eee
North Spring River
Onorth
Missouri Avenue
R. C. Nisbet
N. Pean. Ave
Roswell Title and Trust Ad Promises Fast, Reliable Goods
A Roswell firm offers city homes farms and investments for buyers with money to lend. The text claims delivery of goods and emphasizes swift service from Roswell Title and Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Strike of Tenants Against Landlords Grows in West Side
New York December 27 tenants in West Side tenement houses intensify actions against landlords. Police may be asked to permit a monster parade reportedly involving as many as thirty thousand participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Side
Tonopah Mining Co. layoffs and dividend pause
The Tonopah Mining Company directors in Tonopah Nev postpone further dividends until $578000 debt is cleared. Quarterly earnings for the quarter ending November reached $301,520 on $21 stock now quoted at $4.75 per share. Smelter Trust notes a 1 percent common and 1.25 percent preferred quarterly dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tonopah Mining Company
Tonopah
Nev
Boston
Mass
United States
Stiles Offers Special Car for Boosters to Washington
W R Stiles general manager of the El Paso and Northeastern Railway writes J W Stockard Roswell Automobile Car manager asking cooperation to provide a special booster car. The plan connects Torrance to Washington for supporters traveling in the statehood drive. Railroads show support for the statehood movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiles
W. R. Stiles
el Paso and Northeastern Railway
J. W. Stockard
Roswell
New Mexico
Washinton
Torrance
Washington
Statehood
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Ocal
Tood
Roswell A
Mory and the
Tary Institute
Naar
Kellahin
Club
Aaves
Wash
Mittee
R. F. Barnett
A. Richardson
K. Sephit
Dhd
Erate
J. A. Graham
W. M. Atkinson
Territorial Teague
S S. Prager
Chaves County
Elizabeth
Stevens
Arthur Stevens
Second Street
C. C. Martin Surrey
Martin
Ing
Russell
St. Joe, Mo
Camden Point
Here
SION
Dearborn
Cam
Benkers
Et.c
Cos Valley
Belen Cutoff
Albuquerque Journal
San
Portland
Ore
Lesbridge
Alberta
Oriental Quarters
Makin’s
Price & Co
Ingersoll Book Store
Penn
Sylvania Railroad
R. B. Jones
Pecos Valley
Artesia Nursery
J. S. Highsmith
Wratt Johnson
H. H. Cake
J. L. Hill
G. H. Frost
Wyly Parsons
L. E. Armijo
N. T. Armijo
H. B. Cooley
O. B. Freeman
M. G. Paden, Jr
J. L. Hubbell
J. J. Lee
E. J. Montoya
R. B. Crowell
McClure
Capt. McClung
Pecos City
Bralley
Interstate Commerce Commission
the Plains
Niest
Cora
Dick Seay and
Gertie
Wiggins
Lamar
Colorado
Kelloy
A. H. Maxwell
Edward Maxwell
Morrow-Thomas Hardware Co
South
West
Dick Seay
Garst Phone
Ross L. Malone
Clarence Darrow
Pettibone Case
Boise
Idaho
Clarence
Darrow
Pettibone
James Forstad
Tion
D. Hearn
Boaz
C. E. Mason
L. B. Tannehill
Robert Beers
Rio Hondo
Association
F. P. Mitchell
Laura B. Smith
H. Zachary
John Falxa
Albino Carillo
Wildy
Ajor
Rocky Mountain News
Denver Times
Bonfils
Thomas Carlton
Patterson
Fils
Post Today
Record Office
U. S. Weather Bureau
Aerae
Minig Company
Smelter Trust
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