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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1907
Page
1
Six Were Frozen Woman and Five Children Perish From Cold
A North Dakota report states a woman and five children froze to death in Goodrich. Severe winter weather spreads across Nebraska Nebraska snow depths exceed a foot Lincoln reports ten below zero. Coast storms threaten ships Cape Cod and Willamette Valley floods advance toward Portland Oregon and rivers rise prompting warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Oregon
Boston
Mass
Greater
New Haven
Conn
Topeka
Kan
Bismark
Goodrich
Carrington
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minn
Chatham
Cape Cod
Lincoln
Neb
Mississippi Farmers' Union in Convention at Capital
Jackson February 5. The Mississippi convention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union opens in the state capitol with several hundred delegates from across the state. Officers will be elected and other business transacted. G W Russell of Hazlehurst reports over 700 chartered locals and about 30 000 members as the union grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Farmers‘ Educational and Co-Operative Union of America
State
G. W. Russell
Hazlehurst
Mississippi division plans growth and officer list
Field workers report daily expansion of local branches with plans to more than double membership within six months. Current Mississippi division officers include J. M. Bass as President T. F. Rule as vice president W. G. Russell as secretary and treasurer F. M. Boyd as Chaplain T. W. Thompson as conductor Abner Penn as door keeper and an executive committee of T. R. Palmer H. W. Bradshaw B. H. Wade W. B. Dunway and M. A. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Division
J. M. Bass
T. F. Rule
W. G. Russell
F. M. Boyd
T. W. Thompson
Abner Penn
T. R. Palmer
H. W. Bradshaw
B. H. Wade
W. B. Dunway
M. A. Brown
Briggs Chosen as Republican Nominee for U S Senator
In Trenton on February 5 the Republican legislative caucus selected Frank O. Briggs as the party’s U S Senator candidate to replace John F. Dryden. The decision passed 22 to 18 and was then made unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Frank O. Briggs
U. S
John F. Dryden
Chicago adopts 20 year street railway franchises
The Chicago City Council, in a late night session, approves an ordinance to issue 20 year franchises to the Chicago City Railway Co. and Union Traction Co. The measure, subject to voter approval in April, lets the city purchase the railways for 50 million dollars plus rehab costs on six months notice. The city would receive 55 percent of the net income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Traction
Chicago City Railway Co
Union Traction Co
Hill argues rail rates must rise due to higher costs
James J. Hill, in a New York interview, says railroads will soon need higher rates rather than reductions because operating costs have advanced. He contends U.S. rates are near European levels, a fact he believes explains the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Hill
America
Europe
Jamestown Anniversary National Episcopal Celebration Planned
Chicago February 5 mass meeting of Episcopal church men to plan a national celebration for the 300th anniversary of Jamestown Virginia first church services. Event to be held in Richmond with Episcopal members from across the country taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Episcopal Churches of
Orchestra Hall
Jamestown
Richmond
Sunday School Convention at First Presbyterian Roswell
The semi annual Sunday school convention of all Protestant churches in Roswell will be held tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the First Presbyterian church. An excellent program is planned with talks on keeping children interested, benefits of teachers meetings, and tardiness effects followed by officer elections and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Roswell
First Presbyterian Church
J. H. Murray
E. S. Gibbany
Edith Rodkey
R. M. Parsons
L. R. Alexander
J. W. Gamel
Indiana dog show opens with bench and pet stock display
Indianapolis hosts the annual bench and pet stock show of the Fanciers' Association of Indiana opening today and running through Friday. A large number of thoroughbred dogs are on exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Fanciers’ Association of Indiana
Wanted: Competent Pastry Cook for XXY Address
Classified notice seeks a skilled pastry cook for employment at XXY address. Applicant must demonstrate culinary skill and reliability. Contact through Record for details and consideration.
Thaw Defense Calls First Witness
The defense for the thaw case presented its first witness, the defendant's family physician, outlining medical history and testimony relevant to the proceeding.
Thaw case defense witness questions insanity extent
Dr C C Wiley Pittsburg family physician testifies Thaw sometimes irrational in 1905 Pittsburg street car incident and a hypothetical Stanford White killing. Jerome P puts Wiley through severe cross examination under Justice Fitzgerald as defense hinges on insanity plea. Fire at hotel causes about 150 dollars damage with insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
New York
Thaw
C. C. Wiley
Pittsburg
Dixmont
Wiley
Stanford White
Justice Fitzgerald
Gleason
State of
Fire at Richards Hotel Put Out by Guests
A fire broke out under the Richards Hotel stairway at 11 last night likely from a cigar stump and quickly climbed to the second floor. Guests formed a bucket brigade and used water from a nearby irrigation ditch to extinguish the flames. The stairway suffered heavy charring and papers upstairs burned from the wall. Landlord Brock reports three fire alarms were sent to central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards Hotel
Brock
Warrants Sworn Against El Paso Politicians Over Poll Tax
In El Paso a stir over warrants sworn for several politicians charged with paying voter poll taxes, a violation of Texas election law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Directors of P W N Railroad Meet In Amarillo Visit
Avery Turner J N Freeman and Don A Sweet arrived from Amarillo to attend a directors meeting described as routine. Turner stated the session covers routine business and has no relation to their recent unpleasantness, with departure expected Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Turner
J. N. Freeman
Don A. Sweet
Mr. Turner
House to Investigate Cotton Price Fluctuations
The House passed a resolution directing the Secretary of Commerce and Labor through the Bureau of Corporations to study why cotton prices fluctuate. The inquiry seeks to determine if futures contracts or conspiracies affect market prices or impede commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Today
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Corporations
Baptist church chicken tamale supper set for Feb 12
The ladies of the Baptist church will serve a chicken tamale supper Tuesday February 12 in the rear room of the U S Meat Market. The room is used by Mr Gilkeson as a sample room and supper cannot be served before 5 p m. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
U. S
Gilkeson
Jewett to Expand Stock in Utah Pool Parlor Amended
At a special meeting in Ogden Utah the Goldfield Crown King Stockholders will amend articles to raise shares from 200 to 20000. George B Jewett buys out Charles W Burns and will run Jewett Burns billiard bowling on Main street alone. Burns seeks outdoor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
Goldfield
Crown King
George B. Jewett
Charles W. Burns
Jewett & Burns
Main Street
Mr. Burns
Bill Steadily Loses Support as Torrance County Bill Passes
Santa Fe dispatch reports in the legislature last evening the Council introduced bills including creating Torrance county with Willard as the county seat by an eleven to one vote. Dalies pushed the Torrance creation under suspension of the rules and the House prepared to take up the employees appropriation bill likely to pass and be vetoed by the Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrance
Willard
Daily Record
Santa Fe
N. M
Council
Cameron
New Mexico
Dalies
Torrance County
Hudspeth
Dakes
Sulzer
Bursum
Morrow Sells Farm to Hamilton at One Hundred Per Acre
H R Morrow sold his 120 acre farm at the Lovers Lane corner to W G Hamilton for 100 dollars per acre. The property includes 35 acres alfalfa 12 acres orchard and the remainder in cultivation with water rights and a residence and outbuildings.
Infant of Juan Cnaves Dies and Is Buried
The infant child of Juan Cnaves died last night and was buried today, with burial rites conducted in the family’s community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Cnaves
Eight Die in Monarch Mountain Snowslide Near Salida
Salida Colo Feb 5 eight persons killed and fourteen injured in a Monarch mountain snowslide near Salida at 8 30 last night. The slide wrecked three buildings and partly demolished a fourth. Two of the injured are expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salida
Colo
Monarch Mountain
Monarch
Senator Heyburn Calls for Quick Patents on Lands
Senator Heyburn introduced a resolution directing the Secretary of the Interior to issue patents on lands and mining claims that meet all legal requirements and have no protests filed. The House kept debating the rivers and harbors bill with general discussion to end at three o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Heyburn
Secretary of the Interior
House
Mrs Black Dies in Night From Tuberculosis at North Hill
Mrs Black sister of Miss Milfred Blackshire a Price Co saleslady died last night at nine at her North Hill home from tuberculosis. She came from Louisiana three months ago seeking relief for her health. Interment location not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Milfred Blackshire
Price & Co
North Hill
Louisiana
Spooner Dramatic Co Opens Two Week Run at Majestic
The Spooner Dramatic Company opened a two weeks engagement at the Majestic Theatre with a full house last night and strong audience applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Spooner Dramatic Co
Majestic Theatre
Stoge Sale Site Chosen by Judge Nelson in Roswell
Judge Nelson selects location in Roswell for a storied sale event. Local officials confirm the site ahead of the auction with community interest high and safety measures in place.
Roswell Set to Host Panhandle Cattlemen Meet and Sale
Western Stock Yards Co president Judge O H Nelson arrives in Roswell to scout sites for the Panhandle sale and Panhandle Cattlemen’s Convention. Officials expect attendance to exceed Amarillo’s three thousand, with 800 members likely pushing total to about 1,500. Lakewood delegates will bring a hundred cowboys for a riding tournament and rifle shoot with notable marksmen like A H Bogardus Jr and Homer Wilder.
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Nelson
Southwest
Amarillo
Roswell
T. P
W. P. Anderson
Lakewood
Santa Fe
Seattle
G. M. Slaughter
W. M. Atkinson
Anderson
Scott
Levi Joy
A. H. Bogardus, Jr
Springfield
Homer Wilder
Japan disavows any inclination to war
A Washington dispatch to the Tribune reports that after a cable to Marquis Saionji Japan’s foreign minister instructed its embassy to tell the American people that Japan has no wish for war with the United States. Differences between the nations, Tokyo asserts, can be settled peacefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington Dispatch
The
Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Marquis Saionji
Tokio
United States
Mrs Tom Waller of Lakewood Visits Shopping Today
Mrs Tom Waller of Lakewood was seen shopping today in town, prompting notes about her appearance and spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Waller
Lakewood
Kindergarten Special Attention at 106 S Ky
Mrs MacLeod runs a kindergarten at 106 South Kentucky Street and emphasizes special attention to each child. The program highlights individualized care and developmental support for youngsters in a small classroom setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Ky
Mre. MacLeod
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Jesus
Indiana
Central
Charles Whiteman
Fire Department
Richards
NEW York Coffee CO
Famous Coffee
Joyce Pruit CO
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Loomis
Mr. Bursum
Solomon Luna
Republican Party
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Court House
League
Hagerman
New Mexco
Chaves County
G. A. Richardson
J. W. Smith
Shelby
STOGE
Judge Nelson
O. H. Nelson
Western Stock Yards Co., of
Arillo, Tex
Ft. Madison, Iowa
Carlsbad
Panhandle Cattlemen
Japan
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