15 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1910
Page
1
New York on February 15 saw forty thousand union men vote to quit work with thousands more weighing a strike in sympathy with steam fitters. If building trades go out, employers threaten an open shop policy.
Hearings in the government case to dissolve the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger resumed in New York after multiple delays. Joan Stubbs, general traffic manager and director in the Harriman lines, testified on the stand.
In Columbia South Carolina on February 15 the state supreme court removed the children of B R Tillman Jr from Senator Ren Tillman and returned them to their mother custody.
Kansas City stock market roundup shows cattle receipts at 10 000 with steady to weak tone. Native steers 5.15 to 7.40, hogs 14 000 head steady to strong with bulk 8.55 to 8.90, sheep receipts 10 900 with prices ranging muttons 4.75 to 6.60 lambs 7.25 to 8.65.
London February 15 The third parliament of King Edward's reign opened this afternoon with a simple ceremony. The king presided as the new session began amid routine formalities.
Phones 65 and 44 215 North Main St Parsons and Lawrence real estate, life and fire insurance brokers offer a house and lot next to the Grand Central Hotel for sale at a sacrifice. 160 acres within a mile of town at 20 dollars per acre guaranteed within the artesian belt. One half block seven lots near the school priced this week at 1900 dollars. Every day is bargain day with us. Ask Parsons they know.
Pageantry linked to the state opening is postponed until February 21. The government faces difficult problems affecting its success and stability. The majority's strength will only be clear once the house resumes work and Nationalists and Laborite positions become evident.
Wool remained unchanged with territory and western mediums at 25 to 28, fine mediums 20 to 24, fine 12 to 21. The report lists bid ranges for bulk wool grades across the territory and western markets.
Additional to a monster sale of five four and five year old steers by the Littlefield Cattle Company to Rhea brothers, property valued at 131000 changed hands in New Mexico.
Yesterday it emerged that Littlefield Company sold 5000 steers and 1200 spayed heifers to Clayton and Murnan of Denver, for a price higher than the Rhea brothers deal. W M Atkinson sold 400 high grade two year old heifers to T M Pyle of Clarendon at 30 dollars each, marking the last of the Milne-Bush herd. Delivery set Riverside March 15 and turbines to Campbell stock to T M Pyle between March 15 and April 1, about 600 head in all. Roswell is noted as a cattle market in Amarillo papers.
Spokane reports that at least seven foreign countries will exhibit at the International Exposition tied to the National Dry Farming Congress from October 3 to 8. Countries listed include Mexico Hungary Russia Austria Brazil British South Africa and Canada.
In Chattsworth Illinois burglars blew open the Citizens bank safe early today escaping with eight thousand in currency and two thousand in silver. Night watchman William Kyle and Albert Kerber a citizen were found bound and gagged by the robbers.
An advertisement invites inquiries for a good assortment of fruit trees. J. S. Highasmith, proprietor of Artesia Nursery in Artesia, N M, and Wyatt Joanson at healing ground corner Main and Fifth in Roswell, N M, provide details by writing or calling phone 591.
Spokane reports over four feet of snow in western Montana and the Couer d Alene region in the last 36 hours. Rail traffic stalls as a large slide traps four men east of Wallace Idaho with two rescued and a 20 man search ongoing to reach the other two buried under up to thirty feet of snow. A separate storm paralyzes central and eastern South Dakota railroads as the winter's worst snow event continues.
Boston on February 15 reports a slight softening in cheaper wool grades while fine wools remain firm. Transactions occur along narrow lines with limited trading. Ohio fleeces and leftover territory staples were sold as Eastern bidders view Western 1910 clip prices as too high.
U S Judge McPherson granted a continuance in the bleached flour litigation until March 17. The government sought the delay and the millers from Omaha and Kansas milling firms resisted. The core issue is whether millers may use artificial bleaching for flour.
Christian Endeavor Union in Portland Oregon attracts 300 delegates for a three day state convention. Dr F E Clark founder and world president is among the speakers. The gathering opens today with plans and programs outlined for the period.
Delegates from state locals of the Farmers Union gather in Shawnee Oklahoma on February 15 to adjust matters of importance between the Oklahoma and the National Farmers Union. Local leaders discuss policy, cooperation, and upcoming joint actions.
In Albany on February 15 the Republican leaders proposed a joint committee of three senators and five assemblymen to probe corruption since the state government began. The body would have broad powers and ample funding, seen as a move tied to the Conger-Aldis bribery scandal and Governor Hughes's circle.
San Francisco reports the death of Anna Christian Spreckles, widow of Claus Spreckles, at 79 after a long illness. Her passing coincides with a court ruling that the will’s trust clause is invalid, allowing John D. Spreckles and Adolph Spreckles to share equally with Rudolph Spreckles, Claus Spreckles Jr., and Emma Ferris.
A loan of 1009 dollars and 90 cents is offered for terms from one to five years. Inquiries directed to K. S. Woodruff or Ist National Bank. Staple notation indicates approval or status.
Notary public at record office Mary A. Cobean reports in Norfolk Virginia on February 15 that Newport News will launch the City of Montgomery, a large steamship for Occen Steamship, destined to be the finest and largest American coastwise vessel. Completion expected in about three months, with service beginning no later than June 1.
Washington reports a new post office rule effective today stops rural carriers from collecting loose coins from rural mail boxes. Carriers cite delays caused by coin collection and dispatch. About 300 million one cent pieces are removed annually for postage. patrons should use envelopes or coin holding receptacles and attach stamps when mailing.
Plutocrat ic plumbers from Ohio and neighboring states have seized Youngston for their annual convention. A key topic is the strict tenement laws that affect the plumbers' trade.
Chicago reports government plans a thorough probe into the Beef Trust with L B Patterson of National Packing Co testifying before a grand jury. Washington notes dull Ballinger Pinchot hearings as counsel Vertrees questions Gravis and subpoenas are issued for key officials amid debate over missing Glavis letters.
The hearing for W T Wells and Jas Walker on subornation of perjury was pushed to nine oclock Monday before Judge Wm H Pope in district court. It is expected third defendant J B Eldridge will arrive from Boise Idaho by then. District Attorney J M Hervey cited one witness unavailable before tomorrow and the defense asked for the extension to allow Eldridge to reach Roswell. Wells said yesterday report in The Record was premature. Eldridge will likely be notified tomorrow and depart for Roswell, arriving Monday.
Territorial Engineer Vernon L. Sullivan rejects A A Jones and partners for water rights to the Upper Pecos and related Gallinas Sapello Pecos Arroyo and Sanguijela projects. He cites Urton project priority under government law, infeasible irrigation plans, and lack of proper surveying. Roswell citizens aim to prevent government abandonment of Urton, while the Santa Fe dispatch notes further rulings and local news from the capital.
Grant board approves J D Hand for the Gal linas Sanguijela and Pecos Arroyo waters but rejects the Sapello application as rights are covered by another. An appeal to the territorial water board and courts is expected. Rights span Mora to Chaves county along Pecos and tributaries. Mounted police arrest Seborn Nesbitt at Estancia for contempt of court. $25 fine. Supreme Court meeting February 28 will issue opinions only.
New York reports the Metropolitan Ball at Madison Square Garden tonight promises the season’s most unusual social event. Opera stars Enrico Caruso and Emma Cavaleri will perform a dance in place of the Arion masquerade, mingling society with refined freedom.
Oklahoma City hosts a Laymen's Missionary Movement convention at the Baptist White Temple for three days, part of a state series ahead of the Chicago gathering in May and the Edinburgh international session in June. Businessmen and lay church leaders pursue evangelical aims and mission strategies with enthusiasm.
Degwa nus Ahcheeta, meaning Injun for Farm and Fireside, debuts in Muskogee as a weekly in Indian languages. The paper will be printed today with no politics and seeks to educate Indians in citizenship while dispelling prejudice against white settlers.
In Denver on February 15 the News reports that a Trinidad Miners Union circular blames state coal mine inspector John D. Jones, supervisor Kilpatrick, mine boss Williams, and Colorado Fuel and Iron management for the Primero mine explosion that killed 76. The union seeks governor action and a legislative inquiry, while Jones denies the accusations as based on hearsay from uninformed miners.
Chief engineer Engminger reports on the Quanah Acme and Pacific Railway extension survey from Paducah to Roswell. The route is undecided but construction will push ahead to reach New Mexico by January 1, 1911. The findings have been forwarded to St. Louis.
Foyd Tandy was shot twice at a Skating rink in Dalaart Texas near midnight. Authorities pursue the unseen assailant who escaped on horseback. A bystander was struck in the foot by a stray bullet. Tandy's condition is uncertain.
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico notes 6:00 a m observation. Temperatures show max 76 min 45 mean 60 with 0 precipitation. Wind 4 miles per hour from the west clear skies. Tonight and Wednesday forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for fair but colder conditions. Comparative data list last year’s extremes and a 16 year record with 1964 max 68 and min 10.
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