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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
1
In Willard Missouri robbers dynamited a bank vault and escaped with about $10 000 after an explosion sparked a street battle. No citizens were hurt. pursuit continues as authorities seek the bandits believed unarmed.
The British steamer Eagle Point, thirty days out of London bound for Philadelphia, was sighted yesterday in trouble at sea. No further details are provided in the report.
Judge Morrow of the United States Court of Appeals rules that control of the irrigation system diverting Colorado River water to the Salton basin must be returned to the original stockholders and shareholders, resolving a long dispute tied to the 1904 Salton Sink threat. A separate note reports the steamer Vaderland arriving with a broken shaft near Sandy Hook.
The supreme court declares the Redway committee of Cuyahoga County regular GOP and valid, controlled by Taft interests, with today’s primaries to be run under its management after earlier recognition by the Republican state central committee.
Three options are offered by The Cumberland Company of Cumberland, N M. The first promises $190 cash and $25 monthly for 36 months for five nerds set in fruit trees. The second lists a business at 25x175 Main Street with $12 dash and $1 per week for 50 weeks. The third describes ten acres unimproved at $50 dash and $10.09 per month for thirty months. Send letter or call.
Fairbanks Alaska February 11 Marshal Perry reports the strike under control with a full crew on the open shop plan. Miners guarantee no further molestation of travelers on the Valdez trail as tensions ease. An address on Socialism by F M Allee, Texas bar member, set for December 12 at 7 30 pm at Chaves County courthouse. Admission free. Mr Allee is noted as a Texas Socialist.
The two literary societies at Central School presented a lively program last Saturday before a sizable audience. Willis Anderson performed a brilliant rendition of Pain Killer while scenes from The Merchant of Venice and Julius Caesar showcased amateur talent, though some performances faced audience critiques.
A Homestead car derailed on a slippery track near Pittsburg injuring three workers and four passengers. The 15 foot embankment plunge demolished the car. no one is believed to be in mortal danger. Mrs. Will Prager leaves for Kansas City with her husband for a month or two while Price J Co. reports a successful sale despite bad weather.
London reports Burns defeats Van T Manville in four rounds at a London event. The Silver Grand Master of the Odd Fellows, from New Mexico, left for Hagerman Lake Arthur and Carlsbad after visiting Saimari Lodge No 12. He reviews matters related to widows and orphans to be built in Rosa by the New Mexico Odd Fellows.
Kansas City reports cattle receipts at 13 000 with market steady. Southern steers 3.80 to 4.84, cows 2.50 to 3.60, stockers 3.20, calves 3.50 to 6.20, western steers 4.10 to 5.25. Sheep receipts 7 000 with higher prices 19 cents. Lambs 6.00 to 6.60, wethers 4.75 to 6.10. Rev W A Ausban visiting Roswell from Arline Tenn. may settle in area. DR PRESLEY eye ear nose throat.
Store advertises thousands of Valentines for sale in the next two days with price cuts. Local shoppers urged to act ahead of Valentine Day on February 14.
Train from the North brings a large group of prospectors to the Panhandle then onward to the irrigated district. Miss Lindora Wilson leaves for a visit in Fort Worth. Wanted a man with a good disc harrow for small land. apply at Record office. Pruning described as nature’s method, leaving scars to heal. Elks' Show in Roswell likely to start soon. Farmers in Roswell courthouse event noted for Friday and Saturday.
Extracts discuss endorsements for Roosevelt and administration, Minnesota’s convention support, and the National Irrigation Congress planning its sixteenth annual meeting in Abilene. It also comments on pruning philosophy and the aims of a major unofficial U.S. organization to promote conservation and wise land use.
York February report shows President P McCormick of the Typographic union known as Big Six and W Vincent fined for disobedience to a Typothetae injunction in York. Thomas Bennett and Wiltonson fined one hundred dollars each on same charge. Farming institute notes and local social items accompany the Roswell weather section with a 0.04 inch precipitation report and forecast.
Valentine sale promotion showcases a wide variety of valentines. Emphasis on low prices and large selection at the local bookstore.
Gen. S. B. Young retired superintendent of Yellowstone National Park recommends a permanent garrison increase to four troops of cavalry of a hundred men. He also proposes two new camps one at Firehole Geyser basin and the other at Yellowstone Lake outlet, with two troops remaining at headquarters for discipline and instruction.
The report notes Speaker Cannon and Senate leaders blocking any legislation to place public range under federal control for the session. It mentions Roosevelt era reforms under discussion and cites Western cattle and sheep interests. Also detailing a Roswell gathering with Mr and Mrs Echols and others and a rehearsal for an Elks entertainment at W A Johnson residence.
Mrs John B Finley dies at 11:30 AM at her South Isl home after a 14 day illness from pneumonia and complications. She was 30, leaves husband and three children, natives of Valde County Texas, and will be buried at South Side cemetery after funeral at 11 AM tomorrow conducted by Elder GC. with Christian Church ties noted.
A group of suffragists in London attempted to rush the doors of the House of Commons to deliver a resolution protesting government actions denying women taxpayers the vote. Police restrained the crowd. two women were arrested for orderly conduct.
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