16 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1904
Page
1
In February reports from St Petersburg Shanghai Paris and Berlin detail Russian losses at sea and land including the cruiser Boyarin sunk by a mine and other vessels damaged. Japanese forces threaten Port Arthur and crossings into Korea with updates on consulates and refugee movements amid mounting naval actions and strategic railway moves.
The senator died yesterday evening in Washington at 6 45 funeral Friday. The remains will be moved to Cleveland on a special train to take the body to Ohio for burial. The death occurred in the Capitol vicinity with services planned in Washington.
The Chinese community in the city observes the Yieng New Year with meals hosted by Leés laundry Sue and John. A reporter is invited to the feasts and notes the festive atmosphere. In Washington the death of Senator Hanna is announced and the funeral plans begin with family and political figures preparing for services.
A fierce blizzard grips northern regions bringing heavy snowfall and record low temperatures. Weather officials warn of continued high winds and dangerous travel conditions as communities brace for worsening conditions.
A blizzard and extreme cold cripple transport from Syracuse to La Crosse and Provincetown. Trains stalled or late as Mississippi River freezes solid. Syracuse reports 15 below and Cap Cod hit by heavy snowfall. The coldest day in Cleveland in five years at eight below zero. A senate funeral committee formed for a morrow ceremony.
Detroit reports the House adopts a report on the urgent deficiency bill. Sorrow is expressed for Senator Hanna with a committee appointed. Michigan records record cold in Grand Rapids and lower peninsula with temperatures near or below zero. Pittsburg mentions funeral events and indictments linked to Rialto Grain and Securities. Two men found frozen to death in Allegheny and Coraopolis amid ongoing Rialto troubles.
A crowded Coliseum night saw Cook's team win a tenpin match amid lively plays by players such as Johnson and Kelley. Discussions touch on railway and business ties, including the firm Rhodes & Co and the Hanna Co, plus plans for a chair car service from Amarillo to Pecos to ease travel and improve transit.
The Lake City to Sapinero stage was held up by masked men causing nights of disruption. United States marshals and the sheriff pursue the robbers as reports note prior railway car cleaning laws and a push for stricter conduct in Pullman coaches amid ongoing investigation.
The cabinet meeting announced Governor Bushnell will fill the vacancy caused by John Sherman’s resignation to become Secretary of State in McKinley’s administration. Sherman took seat March 5 1897 and, elected in January 1898 for the short term to March 3 1899, ties to Luke Wright and Taft are noted in connection with Pecos Valley travel and reforms.
Four head men of the U S Geological Survey led by A P Davis arrived this morning and work in Reed's office focused on details of the proposed Hondo reservoir. No official publication yet but encouraging news expected soon. Also notes on Russia czar birth and reign, Anna Adcock Stevens death in Las Vegas New Mexico, and local arrivals and illnesses.
Cattle receipts around 4000 in Chicago with steady market. native steers, calves and sheep typical ranges listed. Wool steady in St Louis. New York notes good to prime steers in a strong price band. Trading shows futures and spot activity across Chicago Kansas City and New York exchanges with varied prices for wheat pork and metals.
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