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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
2
May 19 1903 Roswell New Mexico edition notes subscription rates and Associated Press affiliation. It mentions looming war between Japan and Russia, commentary on Colonel Pope and dope laws, and remarks on presidential security measures and secret service screening of visitors.
The delegate argues for statehood before the Territories Committee noting New Mexico’s large population for a territory, potential U S population growth to 100 million, rail expansion, post offices, and 2 million acres homesteaded. A favorable report from the Territorial committee is expected around January 15.
Washington December 31 officials and society await the President's New Year reception. The 11 am start will sequence Cabinet and Diplomatic Corps led by Count Cassini. Mexico, then Italy, Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, and Great Britain follow with other officials and Congress members before the public is admitted.
A pre arranged public notice states Elbert Hubbard head of the Roverollers will wed Miss Alice Moore. The report suggests a quiet ceremony possibly tomorrow, despite past separations and alleged co respondent details.
Dee Ut Fron a leading Ouray union member warns of a meeting to oppose the eight hour day in the San Juan district. He says mine owners push to revert to ten hours, with at least five Ouray county properties already on ten hour shifts and Telluride discussions mounting.
The mayor and city clerk announce regular council meetings in room 19 of the Texas aid building. The city council will hold its sessions in this room with the second day of each month and the third Thursday as alternative dates.
A cordial invitation invites the public to Vierman's Club Musicale at the school house. Under the direction of Mrs. D. M. Downes the event promises to be an enjoyable affair with music and performances presented by local participants.
Emerson of South Roswell suffered severe burns to his right hand yesterday morning when a fire in the grate spread to nearby blankets covering his baby in a chair. He rushed out and wrapped the garment around his hand to extinguish the flames, causing injuries that will hinder use for weeks.
The Republican meeting in Omaha Nebraska endorsed Roosevelt for president and John N Webster for vice president. A five member committee was chosen to form an executive panel to expand the Webster campaign in western states. Resolutions praising Roosevelt and Webster were adopted unanimously.
National Live Stock Association meets in Portland Oregon January 12 to 15 1904. P V N E Ry sells round trip tickets via direct route and return via San Francisco at one fare plus 13 50. Tickets on sale January 7 8 and 9 limited to January 31 for return. M D Burns Agent.
Real estate notice lists unsecured land offerings including southeast Alameda area plots at 73 dollars, east front north Hill lot at 150, three South Roswell plots at 300, three Military Heights lots at 125 each, Riverside Heights views, four lots near Military Institute per 600 for all, Alameda Heights bargains, five and ten acre suburban parcels, and twenty acres northeast of Roswell with artesian well. Office viewings urged.
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