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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

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Firemen in Philadelphia Face Heavy Losses and Injuries

Fire across multiple buildings in Philadelphia causes estimated damages of 200000 dollars. Four firefighters suffer serious injuries as electric wiring defects and structural collapse contribute to the peril. Separate Blazes in Racine Wisconsin and other locations push total damages higher while authorities investigate causes. Street-level reports describe a dangerous urban incident scene and protective actions by responders. The narrative also notes civic appeals and community events such as Flag Day observances and school activities in nearby communities.

Oasis Ranch Shooting Warning Notices

A clipped note warns that shooting will be permitted on Oasis Ranch without express permission. Clifton Chisholm signs the notice, dated March 16, with unclear trailing text. The fragment suggests a warning or legal action linked to property use.

Oasis Ranch Clifton Chisholm Steod

School notes show tardiness reform inspires student captains

Santa Fe superintendent Clark visits grades and urges reform as teachers push tardiness reduction. Mrs Beck uses camp alliance by dividing pupils into two companies with captains Kester Donovan and George Puckett to lead a contest for fewest tardy entries amid a Central School program planned at Hagerm Central.

Beck Alor Kester Donova George Puckett Literary Society of the Higa Hagerm

Farmers Institute Program Roswell New Mexico

The Farmers Institute Society of Roswell New Mexico lists sessions at the court house February 14 and 15. Topics include horticulture practices plant care pruning spraying packing and fruit growing with speakers Wyatt Johnson R C Nisbet J A Graham W G Urton Parker Earle and others. Key talks cover oats alfalfa corn celery strawberries irrigation and beautifying the farm followed by live stock discussions led by Dr J H Jenkins E B Evans and Charles de Bremond with Prof J D Tinsley present to assist.

Farmers’ Institute Society of Roswell New Mexico Court House M. W. Hodges Walter Chisnm J. CC. Hamilton J. L. Wilson E. C. White Charles de Bremond Arthur J. Stevens J. H. Jenkins J. C. Hamilton E. B. Evans Geo. H. Buss

Electrical Troubles for Dixon at 104 E 2nd St

A terse notice directs readers to resolve electrical troubles at Dixon location 104 East Second Street, phone 105 85t1, indicating service or contact details. The fragment suggests a business or repair entry with limited readable data.

Dixon E. 2Nd ST

Business Picking Up Shoe Horses Fast

Owing to rising trade the shop has secured another man and can shoe horses in 30 minutes. Work is first class or no pay. R. F. Cruse, South Main St.

R. F. Cruse South Main St

New York Banker and Millionaire Leaves Af Fairs Tangled

A New York banker and prominent multimillionaire found himself entangled in a complex affair dispute. Details show financial ties and personal matters intertwining as a public reckoning unfolds. The case highlights high profile wealth and private dealings amid scrutiny.

Morse Missing as Grand Juries Probe His Steamship Empire

Charles W Morse, head of American Ice Company and organizer of a $126,000,000 steamship trust, vanishes amid bank failures and lawsuits. Grand juries investigate his banks while receivers cover debts. officials suggest Europe or elsewhere as the destination. Morse’s wife uninformative. attorney cites crisis and margin-heavy accounts.

Charles W. Morse Americance Company Steamship New York American Ice Company Consolidated Steamship Company Morse National Bank of North America National Bank Examiner Charles A. Hanna Europe Albert B. Boardman Fifth Avenue Provident Savings and Life Assurance Society Federal Grand Jury Thomas E. Wing

Social events spark a pair of February house parties

Mrs John W Poe and Mrs Mary V Sparks invite guests to a second gathering at Poe’s home following a Valentine party on February 14. Mrs Cy Leland hosted a sewing tea with several ladies on Missouri Avenue, ending with refreshments. Mrs C F Joyce entertained guests Tuesday afternoon at the corner of Kentucky Avenue.

John W. Poe Mary V. Sparks Cy Leland Missouri Avenue

Senator Culberson Calls Forth A New Issue

In a Washington senate speech Senator Culberson of Texas argues that the treasury secretary’s report raises a factual issue over whether New York banks used 75 million dollars of public money for speculation or to meet external reserve demands.

Washington Senate Culberson Texas Secretary of the Treasury New York

Womack Bros Exhibit Fancy Skating At Rink Tonight

The Womack Brothers present an exhibition of fancy skating at the rink tonight with additional amusements including a potato race and running race. Admission is 10 cents, and 10 cents more for skates.

the Womack Bros

Cleverly Planned Winter Party At Second Street

Second street featured one of the season’s best planned parties with guests calling it especially enjoyable. Mrs. D L Geyer hosts the Neighborhood Club at her North Richardson Avenue home this afternoon. Cadets dancing club schedules a party at the gymnasium of the Military Institute Friday night.

Second Street D. L. Geyer Neighorhood Club North Richardson Avenue Military Institute

Battleship fleet enjoying a gay time with visitors

The American fleet remains aboard with Chilean hosts extending hospitality as Rear Admiral Evans recovers from rheumatism in Rio de Janeiro. The fleet plans to sail Friday night toward Valparaiso while smaller vessels navigate the coast and the torpedo fleet trails to Cape Hillar. Chilean cruiser strait and Valparaiso arrival expected Friday the 14th around 2 pm. Cummins to enforce Sunday closing law across Roswell business districts. He will prosecute violations after consultations with local concerns. Thaw's private sanitarium plan reportedly not yet approved by physicians at Matteawan. Seed offerings advertised by Roswell Seed Co. tf

Realta Evans Rio Janeiro Cape Hillar Vaparaiso Eet Valparaiso W. R. Cummins Cummins Roswell

British Will Not In London Feb 6 Pacific Ocean Report

The Associated Press reports from London that there is no truth to a claim of a materially increased British row in the Pacific. No changes or plans are contemplated for the China squadron amid the confusion.

London Associated Pacific Ocean China Squadron

Mine Workers Not Endorsing Candidates, Says Mitchell

John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers states there is no basis for rumors of an AFL linked push to endorse presidential candidates at the recent miners convention. He notes union members may oppose aspirants hostile to wage earners while denying any partisan movement.

Indianapolis Ind John Mitchell United Mine Workers United States Miners Union American Federation of Labor Hell

Woman's Exchange Opens Saturday at Shepherd & Co store

The Woman's Exchange announces an opening Saturday afternoon at Shepherd and Company's new grocery store. Refreshments will be served and all are cordially invited. Address provided as 8912.

Woman's Exchange Shepherd & Company

Expert Typewriter Repair Ing

The item lists Expert Typewriter Repair Inc at 104 East Second Street with a phone number ending in 104 and the number 11. The snippet reads as a small business listing likely from a local directory or advertisement segment.

Wool Market Report from St. Louis February 6

Wool in St. Louis shows steady prices with territory and western mediums at 214 25, fine mediums 19 20, fine 15. Roswell Seed Co. notes Carland Triumph potatoes and on ion sets just received.

St. Louis

Kansas City Livestock Market Receipts Feb 6 Cattle and Sheep Prices

Cattle receipts 4,000 at Kansas City with market steady. Southern steers 4.19 to 5.25. southern cows 2.50 to 3.75. stockers and feeders 3.25 to 4.13. bulls 3.00 to 4.25. calves 3.50 to 6.00. Western steers 4100 to 500. western cows 2.75 to 4.50. Sheep receipts 4,000. muttons 4.50 to 5.50. lambs 6.25 to 6.80. range wethers 4.75 to 5.25. ewes 4.25 to 5.00. Market steady.

Kansas City

Exclusion League Memorializes Congress

Seattle mourns a memorial from the Asian Exclusion League of North America urging immediate legislation for total exclusion of Japanese Koreans and Chinese from the United States. The document warns that if Congress delays action, the people may enforce the law themselves.

Exclusion League of North America Congress America

Fancy skating and potato race at rink tonight

An exhibition of fancy skating and a potato race will be held at the skating rink tonight. Admission has been reduced for the occasion.

Town flooded on account of ice gorge in Short creek

Rain to Dillonville Ohio on February 6 caused the ice in Short creek to form a gorge. A 30 foot high ice bank at the athletic park shifted the stream, flooding the town’s lower area to 15 feet, forcing fifty families to evacuate by boat, with two Polish boys and a girl drowned.

Dillonville Short Creek Dillonville Atheltie Park

Tragic double death in West Colorado Springs

In Colorado Springs on February 6, Earl Ryan aged 22 and his wife were found dead in an outhouse at the mother in law's home. Ryan shot his wife then killed himself, with insane jealousy cited as a possible motive. He had been working on a reservoir nearby and returned home seeking a car ride with his wife the previous night.

Colorado Springs Earl Ryan Ryan

Women’s Home Mission Society Meet at Mrs Smith’s House

The Woman's Home Mission Society of the M. E. Church South will meet with Mrs E M Smith at 212 N League on Friday February 7 at 2 30 PM. Election of officers is on the agenda. Please come out.

Woman’s Home Mission Society of the M. E. Church, South E. M. Smith N. Leagve

No Immediate Move to Release Thaw from Asylum

New York on February 6 reports no immediate action will be taken to obtain the release of Harry Thaw from the asylum. The development outlines continuing containment as authorities assess next steps in the case involving Thaw.

Thaw New York Harry Thaw Asylum

Japan envoy Takahira praises U.S. friendship before departure

Baron Takahira declares no closer friends of Japan than Americans and says strong ties will guide early negotiated outcomes. He sails for New York Saturday to take up the Tokyo embassy role as Japan’s resident representative.

London Japan Baron Takahira America Washington New York

Bankers Defeat Joyce Pruits In Bowling Match

A bowling match at Jewett alleys pitted bank staff against Joyce Pruit store workers in a three frame contest. The bank team won by seventeen pins with Totzek 128 Cottingham 144 Edmundson 139 and Gross 141. Joyce Pruit players Smith 154 Hobbs 153 Martin 149 Carter 145. Time to plant bluegrass Roswell Seed Co. tf if.

Jewett Banks Joyce-Pruit Joyce-Pruits Totzek Cottingham Edmundson Roswell Seed Co

Death of Mrs. Jenny Bartram in Roswell Tent City

Mrs Jenny Bartram aged 25 died yesterday in Roswell Tent City after a brief illness. She was brought here from Maryville Missouri by her mother in law earlier in winter. Her husband and two children are en route to arrive tonight unaware of the death. The body will likely be shipped to Maryville.

Jenny Bartram Roswell Maryville

Death of Mrs Morris Colburn at 23

Mrs Morris Colburn aged 23 died yesterday morning at 301 East Bland street after a long tuberculosis illness. She moved here with her husband and three children over a year ago seeking health. funeral held at home at ten o’clock with Rev H F Vermillion officiating. Burial followed in South Side cemetery.

Morris Colburn East Bland Street H. F. Vermillion South Side

S P Denning to Build Residence in Roswell

S P Denning the contractor begins building a five room home on the east end of his lot at Kentucky avenue and Fourth street. He plans to occupy the new house and rent the existing two story residence on the corner end of the lot, signaling confidence in the bond issue and town growth.

S. P. Denning Roswell Kentucky Avenue Fourth Street

Three Propositions for Rural and Urban Lots in Cumberland NM

The Cumberland Company advertises three purchase options in Cumberland New Mexico. Option one offers ten acres in fruit trees with irrigation and care for 100 cash and 25 monthly for 36 months. Option two presents a 25 by 175 Main Street business lot at 12 cash and 1 weekly for 50 weeks. Option three features ten improved acres at 50 cash and 10 monthly for 30 months.

Main Street THE Cumberland Company

Roswell Weather Summary for Feb 6

U. S. Weather Bureau local report notes 6:00 a.m. observation in Roswell New Mexico February 6 with max 60 and min 26 degrees, mean 43, no precipitation, NE wind at 3 mph, clear weather. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with stationary temperatures.

Roswell N. M

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