06 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
1
Officials press a legal action against ditch owners seeking compliance and damages. The council claims ongoing drainage issues and potential public risk, urging court intervention to enforce repairs and accountability.
At a Roswell New Mexico meeting the council reviewed the North Spring River Ditch Company dispute. The special committee urged immediate court action to strike pleadings and seek judgment for default. The body approved related ditch work and several ordinances and resolutions including street safety measures and fines adjustments.
The Record-Herald reports that yesterday's action sets the stage for railroads to reclaim wage increases by raising the minimum load in freight cars. A 10 percent rise could add over one hundred million dollars in annual revenue, with benefits to capacity and little harm expected for shippers as lines east of Chicago and north of the Ohio River consider expansion nationwide.
A fatal blaze in Boston killed Jacob Gold and injured at least thirteen as Hunt Brothers department store and adjoining tenements burned. Loss is about 100000 dollars. Snow drifts slowed the fire department, with two critical injuries and 120 people at risk as police and firefighters conducted rescues.
New York report says Mrs. Druzilla Morrill aged 102, widow of a War of 1812 veteran, has died in Brooklyn. Funeral arrangements not listed.
A report states that U S officials sue two parties tied to Do Reservoir makers in court actions. The exact names and locations are unclear in the fragment but indicate dual injunctions.
Two injunction suits in district court target W M Reed John S Roscoe and Alex A Ririe over a dam said to hinder flow from the Hondo river into the Rock Corral ditch. North Spring River Ditch Co seeks to keep the dam removed and water rights validated with a February 8 hearing set.
W W Gatewood named as counsel for the company in the suit. Judge Pope’s order arrived yesterday and the water was turned into the ditch for the first irrigation. Dirt filling at the rear of Mr Gill’s lot was removed by the ditch company in hopes of a compromise still under negotiation, with water now flowing and settlement possible.
General Allen, chief signal officer, plans extensive aerial experiments using balloons aeroplanes and air-ships to establish a military navigation system. Fort Omaha will host the tests with a $56,000 appropriation. date to be announced. Allen believes the U S leads in flying machines and expects surprises during the tests.
Directors and stockholders meeting at J. J. Hagerman’s country home approved issuing bonds by the Pecos Northern Railroad to $15,000,000. The Pecos Valley & Northeastern backs the rise to fund Panhandle improvements and the Brownwood line. Avery Turner denies resignation, says he will wait until he has spent this fourteen millions.
George Christich son of the late King of Servia and Mme Christich escaped an assassination attempt in Constantinople last night. An unknown man tried to stab him but the dagger struck a pocket book and caused only a scratch. He was named as a possible successor to the Servian throne after the murder of King Alexander and Queen Draga.
Raymond Meyer a Brooklyn school boy who was bitten by a mongrel on January 17 dies of hydrophobia. Three others bitten by the same dog had wounds cauterized amid an epidemic of rabies reported in St. Paul where seven people were bitten and a muzzling or shooting ordinance for roaming dogs is passed.
The lower chamber approved a measure guaranteeing wages for employees during the initial fifteen days of a designated period. Supporters said the plan stabilizes payrolls while critics cautioned about funding implications and administrative oversight.
Santa Fe reports House joint resolution No. 4 passed for a total $5,758 for the first fifteen days, Hudspeth opposed. bills introduced include creating GarfieldCounty from San Miguel and medical and legal practice reforms. Council approves Torrance county relief dyke bill. debate foresees furious Republican fights and a possible compromise amid county seat relocation protests.
New York February 6 The Times reports railroads plan to dissolve a merger agreement citing antitrust pressures and regulatory delays. Officials announce steps to unwind ownership ties and resume independent operations pending further clearance.
Banking sources report the Interstate Commerce Commission may recommend divorcing Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Legal action would go to the Supreme Court. an adverse ruling could lead to Union Pacific selling Southern Pacific stock while Harriman would retain control of both properties, paralleling James J. Hill's hold on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific.
A private telegram reports at 8 30 this morning fire destroyed the cotton gin of S S Ramsey in Carlsbad. Loss estimated at 3500 with 2000 insured. Ramsey arrived by morning train in Roswell en route to join a railroad survey party in North Texas.
Lon Reynolds escaped from custody after being captured at Alamogordo by Deputy Sheriff Guy Herbert. He eluded his captor at Artesia around four this morning and fled on foot toward Lakewood, where he was last seen crossing the Pecos. Sheriff Ballard joined the search as the pursuit resumed.
New Mexico district judges may draw juries from their districts while elsewhere in the territory. Judge Pope will not attend the Eddy county jury drawing on February 7 and 8 in Pecos Valley due to Supreme Court duties. C L Pierce of Carlsbad sworn in as deputy clerk for Eddy county to attend Santa Fe jury drawing. Three injunction suits set for Roswell hearing February 8. new order anticipated.
San Francisco Board of Education members traveling to Washington to discuss the San Francisco Japanese school question were snowbound in Wyoming on the Union Pacific Overland Limited. Heavy snow kept the train stalled for 24 hours at a small station before snow plows cleared the line, making the train 26 hours late.
Washington February 6 Senator Newlands of the Public Lands Committee urged a five member Senate panel and a parallel House committee to confer with the President and Interior Secretary on ways to remove deadlocks in issuing land patents. The action aims to speed western development and revise land laws.
Guthrie Oklahoma, February 6, 191? The constitutional convention killed the resolution providing for woman suffrage. Local notices promote glassware and souvenir spoons offered by L B Boehner and L Boeller, jewelers and opticians, in brief advertisement.
Delmas assumes charge of the defense in the thaw trial as proceedings resume.
New York February 6 opening of the Thaw trial centers on defense tactics and a series of testimonies. Door keeper Delmas leads, revealing Stanford White allegedly threatened to kill Thaw after Christmas. Witnesses describe Thaw at the scene pale and unsettled as questions arise over identification and intent.
All women of Roswell are asked to attend a good government meeting at the courthouse at 7 30 tomorrow evening. The program was published in the Record last night.
A smoker event is scheduled for Friday night at the Roswell Commercial Club rooms on February 8. Members are urged to attend and enjoy the promised good time as a reward for presence.
A train was reported on time this afternoon while a separate regular train from Amarillo runs many hours late.
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