30 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1904
Page
1
The Colorado Supreme Court grants the petition filed by court challenger Alva Adams allowing further action. The decision confirms procedural standing and sets future consideration for the case. The ruling marks a pivotal step in the ongoing legal dispute involving the named party.
The Colorado Supreme Court granted Alva Adams a full opening of Denver election ballot boxes and a broad fraud inquiry. Justice Gabbert ordered two experts to examine ballots and books, with a referee to supervise. the probe will cover all alleged frauds and avoid interfering with a general assembly investigation.
In Pirbright churchyard a six ton granite monolith was placed over Sir Henry Morton Stanley's grave. Discovered in Dartmoor area, the 12 ft by 4 ft by 2 ft 6 in stone was moved from Devonshire to Pirbright. Inscribed with Henry Morton Stanley, Bula Matari, Africa, and a cross, it honors the explorer.
Details emerge of the explosion at the RIH Lung Fort, with witnesses describing a harrowing scene. Investigators map the damage, assess casualties, and search for any lead on the cause and responsible parties. Local authorities urge calm as residents recall the incident.
A Russian officer's letter expresses resignation but resolve to continue fighting as December and the Port Arthur situation loom. Admiral Kazenoff travels to St Petersburg amid reports of renewed naval preparations and a desire for conversation with Emperor Nicholas. Japanese commanders Kamimura and Togo reach Tokyo after a long voyage, while ships sighted near Batavia reflect ongoing naval movements.
The New York market reports a sharp rise in bar silver and Mexican dollars as demand grows with war in the east and East India trade. Experts say the shrinking floating supply and increased Chinese trade explain the sudden price reversal. Weather forecast and regional notes accompany the dispatch.
The Boston and East Boston submarine tunnel was opened for public use with no ceremony. It is double tracked, 14-10 miles long with 2,700 feet under harbor waters. Construction cost totaled $3,000,000.
Senator Chauncey M Depew announced victory in his bid for re election to the United States Senate after a conference with Governor Odell Speaker Nixon and State Senators Elisborg and Maltby.
Sheriff Hall arrived from Phoenix with President McGreevy of the failed Elkhorn National Bank. A crowd gathered at the station but no violence occurred. the prisoner was moved to the county jail under guard with additional precautions in place to prevent trouble.
A.B. Meyers, a Jacksonville naval stores dealer, arrives in New York claiming to have witnessed the tragedy in the cab and stating Caesar Young fired the fatal shot. The assertion follows Caesar Young’s death connected to the Nan Patterson case.
New York news reports the biennial Alpha Tau Omega convention opening with leading colleges represented. The fraternity notes its size and history as a major Greek organization. Birmingham, Alabama, is bidding to host the next convention.
The eighteenth annual National Academy of Design exhibition opened in the American Fine Arts Building in New York and will run through January 28. It features top painting and sculpture from leading American artists.
The wind up of tonight's boxing card at the Indianapolis Athletic Club features Steve Crosby versus Kid Ashe in a ten round welterweight bout. Both fighters are in good trim and highly matched, promising a lively contest.
A west bound Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf passenger train collided head on with an east bound freight about thirty miles west of Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Both engines were demolished and cars piled up. Frank Curry engineer of the passenger train was killed.
Roswell Methodist church hosts an evangelistic service led by Evangelist Newsom with a symposium of local business men sharing personal Christian life testimonies. The event ends with a brief sermon and aims for the largest attendance yet, aided by citywide hand bills and special invitation to young men. The recital at the Christian church last night was a grand success.
Washington reports David E. Thompson of Nebraska, currently minister to Brazil, will be transferred about September 1 to the post of American ambassador to Mexico. President Roosevelt plans to keep Ambassador Tower in Berlin and Ambassador McCormick in St Petersburg in their posts.
A reading room and library are listed at the corner of Second Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The note includes an address 401f and emphasizes free access to reading materials.
The Southern Educational Association meeting in Jacksonville began full work today after an opening session yesterday. In the forenoon, papers were presented including The Forward Movement in Louisiana by Dr. James H. Dillard of Tulane University in New Orleans.
Fourteen indictments against Julius Aichele former clerk of the court were dismissed by Judge Leeds in the west side court for alleged fraud in transcribing county voting lists. One charge remains for adding fictitious names. Supreme Court has not ruled yet on Adams petition to open ballot boxes and assess fraud. Contempt case decisions postponed to Tuesday.
Captain Edgar Caffee named the following NCOs last night for Company B 1st Sargent Van McCune 2nd Sargent Aubrey Smith Commissary Sargent Charles White man 3rd Sargent Clarence Clemens 4th Sargent Charles Echols 5th Sargent Cy Davidson First Corporal Clay Petty 2nd Corporal Rupert Hamilton 3rd Corporal C Hobbs 4th Corporal O H Smith 5th Corporal Fred Hunt 6th Corporal George Foreman Lance Corporal Harvey Barrett Artificer Baird Brooks First Trumpeter Christie Webb Second Trump Ed Gross Cook James Hamilton Company Clerk Walter Paylor
In Fall River Massachusetts on December 30 the majority of unions involved in the cotton mill strike voted to continue the contest. Five textile unions met in different halls and voted on the question.
When you want cement for plastering your house or building that sidewalk call Kemp Lumber Company located on East Fourth Street for supplies and guidance.
Bargain listing offers 169 acres of land near Artesia for 600 dollars. Prospective buyers are instructed to write to John R. Hodges of Artesia for details and conditions.
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