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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1907

Page

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Santa Fe Legislature Day Sees Veto Interest and County Bills

The Santa Fe council backs bills on a charitable tax levy and marriage licenses while the governor is expected to veto the county vacancy filling bill. Attendees include attorney Morningstar proposing Pyramid county and Albuquerque citizens seeking pay cuts for county officials and Rio Grande improvements. A San Miguel county split stalls a Las Vegas unification effort. Artesia County bill faces defeat unless conditions change.

Artesia Council Morningstar Lordsburg Pyramid County San Miguel Las Vegas

Liquor Dealers Seek Fake Bill to Bypass Anti-Gambling Law

The Santa Fe liquor trade, backed by a powerful association, aims to stall anti gambling measures by proposing a bill that would allow gambling behind closed doors. They push a district attorney bill to strictly enforce Sunday closing if enacted, while seeking votes in the council and appealing to eastern wholesalers. The plan hinges on delaying action until Congress adjourns, then killing or modifying any gambling legislation to protect liquor interests. LOOMIS.

Congress Liquor Dealers’ Association Hagerman Bursum Aml New Mexico

Rail rates secured for Roswell via P V Lines

The Roswell Commercial Club announces a ceiling of 5.00 dollars for trips from Amarillo north to Pecos south on P V Lines with a one way rate for round trips from lower rate points. Plainview Branch riders pay 6.00 dollars round trip. Additional low fares planned from east of Amarillo.

Transportation Committee The Roswell Commercial Club D. L. Meyers P. V Amarillo Pecos Roswell Plainview Messrs Turner and Meyers

Philharmonic Orchestra to Play in Roswell Soon

Roswell residents anticipate a musical treat next week as the Philhar monic Orchestra, aided by top local talent, prepares its first regular concert under Prof. Croft after months of training and rehearsal. Date to be announced.

Roswell Philharmonic Orchestra Croft

Governor Hughes Eyes Removal Move on Insurance Chief

Albany February 18 Governor Hughes summoned Otto Kelsey state superintendent of insurance to appear at 2 20 this afternoon with testimony on the department s condition This marks the first step toward removing the insurance chief.

Albany N. Y Hughes Otto Kelsey

Mrs. Wyatt Johnson Burned by Steam at Ranch

While cooking beans at the Johnson ranch southeast of Roswell on Saturday Mrs. Wyatt Johnson suffered severe burns to her hands and face when steam burst from an airtight bean container after the lid was removed She was rushed to Roswell for medical care.

Wyatt Johnson Johnson Ranch Roswell

A Chase for a Widow Opener in Roswell Tonight

Roswell hosts a one night show titled A Chase for a Widow. It is billed as first class in every respect and is notable as the town’s first show in years aside from tent attractions. The engagement is managed by A. R. Wilbur, former manager of the National Grand Opera Company.

Roswell A. R. Wilbur National Grand Opera Company

Theatre Company Sets Base at Gilkeson After El Paso Arrival

Roswell audiences anticipate a strong show tonight as the touring troupe performs at the Majestic. The company arrived Sunday from El Paso and is quartered at The Gilkeson, two nights after a prior visit last year.

Roswell the Majestic el Paso the Gilkeson

THAT TRIAL RESUMED DIFFERENCES AMONG THE LAWYERS FOR THE DEFENSE SEEM PATCHED UP

Mrs. Cora Turner wife of D W Turner died after a year long illness in Roswell at age 36. She was brought from Chelsea Oklahoma three months ago. Funeral held at the home conducted by Elder C C Hill. Interment in South Side Cemetery. Roswell Commercial Club banquet set for Grand Central Hotel 8 30 p m with limited tickets. Child of Bud Fritz dies at Lake Arthur. burial today. Grandchild of County Commissioner N J Fritz. THAT TRIAL RESUMED DIFFerENCES AMONG THE LAWYERS FOR THE DEFENSE SEEM PATCHED UP.

Cora Turner D. W. Turner Chelsea I. T C. C. Hill The Christian Church South Side Cemetery Roswell Bud Fritz Lake Arthur N. J. Fritz

Evans On Stand Thaw Discusses Provoking Conspiracies

New York February report on the Thaw trial shows defense lawyers briefly united after a dispute. Dr. Britton Evans recalls Thaw describing persecution by White and a conspiracy to indict him. Thaw calls the killing Providence driven, cites Comstock, Nicoll, and a Pittsburg detective.

Thaw White Evans Comstock de Lancey Nicoll Roger O’hara Pittsburg

Cattlemen’s convention to use Main and Fifth site ready

Dr. G. T. Veal says the ball park and skating rink at the corner of Main and Fifth streets will be ready for the cattlemen’s convention despite delays in starting work.

G. T. Veal Main Fifth Streets

Spooner Dramatic Company Leaves Roswell After Run

The Spooner Dramatic Company presented Camille to a packed Majestic crowd Saturday night and departed Sunday afternoon for Carlsbad after a successful two week engagement in Roswell. They will stay five nights in Carlsbad and then perform eight nights in El Paso before promising another Roswell visit next season.

Spooner Company Roswell Spooner Dramatic Company Camille

Oriental Saloon Robbed In Early Morning Break In

A burglar entered the Oriental saloon by breaking a rear window and damaged a front slot machine glass. He took ten to twelve dollars in nickels from one machine, left a sack with $15, did not touch a $30 quarters machine or cash drawers totaling about $600, and a revolver is missing. The thief appears inexperienced and may strike again tonight.

Ruef Pleads Not Guilty to Indictment Cases

Abraham Ruef was compelled by Judge Dunne to enter a plea this morning in San Francisco. Ruef pleaded not guilty over the objections of his attorneys in the indictment cases against him.

San Francisco Abraham Ruef Dunne

Best Time to Plant Now Warns on Root Growth

The article urges immediate tree planting before roots start active growth and notes low prices from R. F. Cruse for all varieties.

R. F. Cruse

Tea benefit for church building fund at Cummins home

Mrs J Q Cummins and Mrs J R Ray host a tea for the church building fund at 201 North Kentucky Ave the Cummins residence on Tuesday the 19th from 3 to 10.

J. Q. Cummins J. R. Ray Church Building Fund North Kentucky Ave

Ditch Companies Agree on Arbiter for Dispute

The North Spring River and Ditch Company and the North and Spring River Center Ditch Co agreed to arbitrate ditch troubles over a city plan and named E A Cahoon as their arbiter. The city council planned a special session to appoint its arbiter and form a three member board.

North Spring River & Ditch Company North & Spring River Center Ditch Co E. A. Cahoon Mr. Cahoon Center Ditch Company al &Ready

Night Clerk Wanted at Gilkeson Hotel

Local hotel seeks a night clerk immediate application. Resume preferred for position handling front desk duties and guest services in a nighttime shift at The Gilkeson Hotel.

Gilkeson Hotel

District Attorney to Probe Fatal New York Central Wreck

District Attorney Jerome will send a representative to the coroner s inquiry into the New York Central electric train wreck on Saturday night. Twenty two people were killed fifty seriously injured and one hundred forty five slightly hurt as investigators seek the cause including a possible torn rail and a broken wheel on the leading motor.

New York Central New York Jerome

Supervising Roswell Light Plant Upgrades

W H Gillenwater of Albuquerque director of Roswell Electric Light Co visits to supervise new machinery installation and plant overhaul. He is joined by W H Wolff from Dalhart Tex Maynard Gunsul and Roderick Stover of Albuquerque. they will stay several days.

W. H. Gillenwater Albuquerque Roswell

Harriman Subpoenaed to Testify Before ICC

A subpoena was served on E. H. Harriman requiring his appearance before the Interstate Commerce Commission in New York City next Monday. Harriman accepted service of the subpoena.

New York E. H. Harriman Interstate Commerce Commission Harriman

Track Upon the Louisville and Nashville Railroad

A historical note records the track development along the Louisville and Nashville Railroad detailing route progress and regional significance for town sites and commerce.

Louisville and Nashville Railroad

Roswell Realty Board Formed By Local Property Men

After several meetings Roswell real estate men organized the Roswell Realty Board to curb curb-stone dealers and protect licensed interests. Dues fund Pe cos Valley advertising. Officers include Hinshaw president Hicks first VP Wilson second VP Carlton treasurer McCune secretary with an active executive committee and many members listed.

Roswell W. M. Hicks A. C. Wilson J. T. Carlton R. H. McCune R. H. MccCune Charles Brown J. C.davis J. B. Trotter E.A. Finnegan Kellahin & Caffee W. C. Fleming S. Totzek E. B. Hinshaw J. D. Bell R. L. Malone R. D. Bell Miss Neil A. Moore J. W. Dudley A. O. Milice R. H. Holmes W. G. Hamilton J. B. Herbst

Cubans threaten war against United States over Cuba

A Havana dispatch reports Liberal party leaders threaten war if U S forces do not leave Cuba. They blame American delays for leaving them in control and oppose protectorate or annexation, warning of conflict if withdrawal is not completed.

United States New York Herald Havana Cuba

Death in Chihuahua addition pneumonia claims Mrs. Berreta

Mrs. R. Berreta aged 59 died Saturday afternoon at one o clock at her home in Chihuahua addition after a short illness from pneumonia. She leaves several grown children. The funeral was held Monday morning from the Catholic church and burial was in South Side Cemetery. Also a notice seeks room and board for a young married couple at the Record office. Most Mondays in today's local items should read today.

R. Berreta Chihuahua South Side

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Santa FE the Daily Record Santa Fe, N. M Sargent Rio Grande the Anti Thon Nie Loomis the Philharmonic Orchestra Commercial Club D. M. Delmas William Thaw Joseph B. Bolton Criminal Court Britton D. Evans New Jersey State Hospital Morris Plains Delmas Fitzgerald Charles F. Walker State Hospital For the Insane Binghampton N. Y Oriental Ruef Y. A Massachusetts Highland Light, Mass Girard Highland Light Peaked Hill Bar Tug Valley Forge London Sutton Haze) Patch Ullery
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