02 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1904
Page
1
Roswell news notes the Ground Hog saw his shadow on February 2 1904 suggesting six more weeks of winter. mentions Japan awaiting developments and prints brief weather oriented column in a period tone.
Paris reports a plan by France and Britain to pressure Japan to accept the Russian terms as a path to peace. The Japanese minister denies any British or French pressure while Russia delays its reply, keeping tension high and threatening possible U.S. involvement. The czar’s government awaits final drafting of the note, with Taft-administration policies urged in the Philippines.
Washington Feb 2 The Senate debates a resolution seeking arbitration of Colombia’s claims against the United States amid a revolt in Panama and the ventilated issues in Washington. Nominations are sent to the Senate including Consul Gere al John Fowler far Mass and others with a naval chaplain W F Helms and Pangma legation postholders. The House and committees consider the urgent deficiency bill and the insular affairs matter with Degatan floor privileges for Puerto Rico.
A petition filed in the New York state supreme court seeks a mandatory injunction commanding city officials to inspect and test gas manufacture conditions for every company in the city. It claims one in five meters is defective and cites coroner records showing 1806 asphyxiations in three months due to gas flame extinguishment and re lighting. The filing notes revenue and appropriations related to the St. Louis exposition loan and other increases.
Thirteen injured when the Colorado and Southern train wrecked near Georgetown as three cars overturned in a windstorm. Two men in Denver were electrocuted by a broken wire. News mentions Whitney’s death from a medical operation in New York and a note on wool market steadiness in Boston with firm prices and variable demand.
The senate adopts a resolution by Senator Hoar to empower the committee to investigate charges against Senator Dietrich of Nebraska. The measure authorizes employing a clerk, issuing subpoenas, summoning witnesses, and taking necessary actions.
Houston based Kirby Lumber Company and its affiliates name B F Honner and Thomas H Franklin as temporary receivers of major enterprises. Meanwhile London Parliaments opens under cloudy skies as inclement weather dims the royal procession and the Alaska border dispute prompts cautious optimism.
Reports from northern Colorado describe yesterday wind storm as among the worst in the nation. Denver and Roswell items note hotel plans by M. E. Gibson and his brother Charles W. Gibson in Artesia, plus an El Paso company opening a five night engagement at the Roswell opera house. Revival services at the First Sabbath evening church show encouraging attendance and twenty additions. Rental notices offer three to five rooms in a modern business block and additional rooms available.
Wool and wool prices hold steady in New York and St Louis reports. Cattle receipts in Kansas City and Chicago show varied gains for native steers and calves while lambs and sheep see modest activity. Prices quoted for wheat and metals indicate a cautious trading day with steady to soft tones across inventories.
Governor Luke Wright and Vice Governor Henry C. Ide were inaugurated today in Manila Illinois amid an imposing demonstration. A military parade showcased about three thousand troops in line as Wright delivered a plain inaugural address on pressing issues.
In Butte Montana the supreme court yesterday reversed Judge Clancy in the injunction suit of John MacGinnis against the Boston and Montana company. The ruling concerns the suit that halted all Amalgamated properties in Montana last summer and involves an injunction against Amalgamated Copper Company stock holdings and voting rights in the Montana companies.
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. stockholders meet in Denver to amend articles of incorporation allowing an increase in bonded indebtedness for a proposed 45 million dollar bond issue. The action removes a major obstacle to the plan and permits the expanded borrowing authority.
The United States transport Sheridan departed San Francisco for Manila carrying four thousand tons of army supplies. The ship also carried sixty Marines for Honolulu and Guam.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on Feb 2 the annual meeting of Portland Mining company stockholders was held yesterday. Old directors James F Burns Irving Howbert Frank G Peck R G Shannon and Thomas F Burns were re elected.
A sharp afternoon drop in cotton prices follows reports that Daniel J. Sully sold out his Liverpool agent. Traders cite settlements with bear houses as confirmation. Sully announces a two week vacation.
John D. Rockefeller resigns from the board of United States Steel Corporation in New York on February 2. The move affects management at the steel giant as markets react to the leadership change.
The Arrangements Committee of the Democratic national convention met in St. Louis with all members except John R. McLean of Ohio. They expect a two day session to finalize preparations and adopted a resolution approving local arrangements and rates.
William Scallon wires from New York that he has resigned as president of the Anaconda Copper Company and manager of Amalgamated properties in Montana due to private affairs. He had led the company since its organization and headed related interests.
Cyrus Waugh and his wife departed last evening for Los Angeles on a pleasure trip. They will be absent for several months. Mr Waugh will resume his duties at the Coronado barber shop upon returning home.
New York report states William C. Whitney passed a favorable night and his condition is improved as of the physician’s bulletin issued this morning.
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