05 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
1
Roswell prepares for the funeral of its late mayor Captain Lea with services planned at the Christian church at ten in the morning. Camp Valverde Post and local veterans will guard and attend. Masonic and civic groups will participate in a procession and graveside rites. Schools and city offices close. family members travel from Dallas for the ceremony.
Ex Confederates answer a call from the Adjutant of Valverde Camp No 1419 for a meeting of members. The article notes the gathering includes former Confederate veterans and discusses the planned program and attendance.
Dr. E H Skipwith chaired a meeting of Valverde Camp No 1419 UCV Roswell N M after learning Commander Joseph C Lea had died A committee was named to draft resolutions of respect and to prepare funeral banners Guards were appointed for the home of the deceased and the camp planned to join in cemetery services with old Union soldiers Also Roswell Lodge No 18 AF and AM called a special meeting to attend Brother J C Lea's funeral at the Masonic Hall February 7 in Roswell New Mexico.
A Russian Port Arthur report says military works are ready for emergency and troops in reserve are in full commission. A Tokyo dispatch notes 20 000 troops moving toward North Korea while Bede invites Republicans to unity and Democrats prepare to take control. The House passes diplomatic and consular appropriation bills without changes.
William Whitney funeral services were conducted today at Grace Episcopal Church New York. Prominent guests included Grover Cleveland Elihu Root and Mayor McClellan. The interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery with uniformed officers sending final honors.
A blaze in Montreal on February 5 killed three people and left four others injured in a residential fire. Firefighters battled the flames as residents escaped the burning dwelling.
The Washington report says Senator Hanna tested positive for typhoid after blood examination. his temperature reached 102 and he slept comparatively well. President Roosevelt visited the White House to inquire about his condition.
A terse note reports the senator’s health deteriorating due to age and rheumatic problems. The text hints at a struggle with kidney condition while indicating a broader struggle over political stability and peace.
Advices from Vladivostock state over one thousand Japanese girls disembarked there for Japan yesterday. A younger man remains under care while doctors express belief he will recover in a reasonable time.
Advices from Washington say Senator Tillman received word of a European inquiry and a Chinese war leader Yuan Shi Kai memorialized the throne. The London Globe’s correspondent notes Java in the East End and a violent eruption in the Dutch West Indies reportedly killed hundreds.
A mixed set of notes includes a matinee scheduled for tomorrow at 2 15 with special prices and a main focus on Manchuria, plus a report that Russians view Japan as better prepared for war than Russia and more disinterested in the area. Also mentioned are political debates on port collector appointments and a draft Russian reply expected by Monday, described as conciliatory with concessions.
Manila February 5 Sixto Lopez the well known Filipino agitator whose unfriendly stance toward American rule has been shown repeatedly has been arrested here and refused to take the allegiance oath he will be deported C M Bird Secretary Also a bazaar and supper event announced for opera house Saturday February 6 in Washington February 4 the house began debate on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill Morrell of Pennsylvania opened four hours of debate and introduced two merchant marine development bills Hamlin of Missouri involved in the discussion
Wires are down this week causing service trouble as Mrs J Augustus Graham and the Shakespeare Club meet. Members discuss Romeo and Juliet Act II, elect a treasurer, and praise postal service compared to Western Union. Old Governors Copper Mining and Smelting Company incorporation is announced with optimistic officers and directors.
The Pringle company delivered a top billed production to the largest Roswell audience yet, with nightly improvements and excellent specialties. Tonight the big show continues with a matinee tomorrow, under special prices, as festival crowds grow and the company earns praise from patrons and the local press.
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