12 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
1
The item notes the Ninety Fifth Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and mentions a fever running higher with a faster pulse as additional human condition details.
Washington February 12 physicians report Senate Hanna had a comfortable night but fever and rapid pulse threaten recovery. They warn fever could break in two to three days if it does, else condition may worsen with insufficient strength.
Vague reports of new engagements between Russia and Japan face official doubt while lines and cables suffer breaks. Propaganda and neutrality moves ripple from St Petersburg to London as Western powers weigh Japan’s Port Arthur position and Manchuria fears.
Report from Kobe and Chemulpo notes refugees and damaged ships as Japanese forces move on the Korean peninsula. World dispatches describe patrols near Chemulpo and Pisa Yang, with casualties among refugees and crews, while Russian defenses along the Yalu brace for possible engagement.
Ellison Carroll together with Joe Gardner and Clay McGougie join in Hot Springs to launch a wild west roping and riding show at the fair-grounds. The act, billed as the world’s most famous ropers, aims for quick success and future fame comparable to Buffalo Bill. The El Paso fair’s famed bulldog will appear, showcasing his human steer feats by biting steers on the snout and throwing them to the ground.
Washington February 12 1905 Senate debates pension bill and credentials of Daniel from Virginia Senator Martin presented the credentials of his colleague Daniel for the term beginning February 4 1905 Senator Morgan’s resolution on Panama canal information was taken up and criticized the President’s policy. A carload of steers shipped from Fort Worth to Hot Springs accompanies show with horses and roping animals. Dispatches from London and St Petersburg report on Port Arthur battles and czarist info.
In Chicago on February 12 a federal court appointed a receiver for the Gold Mining Company following a stockholders petition alleging fraudulent mismanagement. The action comes after a federal grand jury inquiry into Frank and John Jaeger, presidents and secretaries of the firm, with details of the appointment and company status unfolding.
Speyer & Company of New York contracts to take a Cuban loan totaling 25 million at 90 15 percent above the minimum. The issue prices indicate strong demand as Havana reports the deal.
In York on February 12 Surrogate Thomson reversed the appraiser’s decision in the Marcus Daly heirs case It declares two sums of taxation under the Montana York inheritance ad are incorrect and orders further action by the court.
Baltimore begins to recover as all banks reopen and resume normal operations. Funds are plentiful, signaling a steady return to business activity. The city reports improving conditions following earlier disruptions.
Reports from San Francisco say the United States Navy collier Nero was rammed in Panama harbor by gunboat Concord. The collier sustained serious damage and was beached. Concord suffered no injuries.
A zinc plant in Iola Kansas was destroyed by a fire today threatening nearby facilities. The blaze caused significant damage to the Cherokee Lanyon Smelting complex and crews fought the flames from early morning. No injuries were immediately reported.
U. S. inspector W. R. Mansfield, arriving from Lincoln, will scrutinize local Chinese residents in New Mexico and Arizona. He warned that those lacking proper papers face jail or deportation and noted officials monitor合法 status and fraud. some travelers may attempt to return to China. Mansfield also oversees other immigration duties.
J. W. Warren his wife and two children with mother Mrs B E Warren Jet depart last evening to establish their future home in Dexter. Warren recently finished a fine farm residence nearby and they will occupy it, with many friends wishing them well as they move closer as neighbors.
Brown, a barber, left last evening for Carlsbad to attend court as one of the most important witnesses in a Merchant murder case to be tried this term.
Dr Buckley will lecture this evening at 7 30 in the public school auditorium. The talk titled Hygiene will cover public health topics and is open to all residents.
Charles Pollack of the Coliseum bowling alley left last evening for El Paso where he serves as passenger conductor. He had been in Emporia Kansas summoned by word of his mother's illness and paused here to check on the bowling alley. The article also notes a Valentine party hosted by Episcopal church ladies on Monday evenings.
A local notice invites farmers to seek long term loan options from Jerry Simpson. The offer emphasizes loans on improved farms with low interest rates and favorable terms.
C C Walker of Walker Bros returned from Chicago and eastern cities with spring and summer goods for the city store. He also visited his Iowa hometown during the extended absence. The article notes a Valentine party planned by Episcopal church ladies at the opera house Monday evening. Immigration agents from Chicago, tied to Baraboo, left for southern points and will return soon.
Roswell residents report a near dry ditch on Eighth Street by the Roswell lumber yard as unsanitary and requiring immediate cleaning due to odor and potential health concerns. Mrs Henry Hollingsworth of Roswell was summoned to Clarksville Tennessee to be at her mother Mrs Williams bedside after a broken hip injury.
The jury was secured today in Norton Kansas to try Chauncey Dewey and co defendants. Prosecutors allege Dewey armed guards on ranches to prevent the Berry family from remaining in the county and that he intended to drive them out. The case centers on a killing that occurred on a referenced day.
Evangelist C R Handenschield is in town with his wife and daughter after a prior visit months ago at the Presbyterian church. He travels nationwide holding revivals that have converted thousands, recently finishing meetings in Raton New Mexico and set to open new series in Plainfield Illinois.
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