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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1904
Page
1
The Senate committee opened hearings on Senator Smoot amid charges he remains bound by Mormon church claims and polygamy. Former Rep. Tayl or of Ohio argued Smoot aided by church authority, while Smoot and supporting counsel denied pre election offenses and asked for time to reply. The committee adjourned to receive a written reply from Smoots lawyers.
Ten thousand people join the shore parade plus five thousand Catholic children from across the archepiscopal jurisdiction in a vibrant city spectacle aided by a water pageant. Meanwhile C V Renicks dies at Ward's Sanitarium after a two month illness of tuberculosis. his brother Dr W L Renick travels from Montana to be with the funeral party headed to Oak Grove, Massachusetts. The Prussian Diet debate continues with Emperor William overseeing a committee probe.
Prussia, delivering a full throated reading, announces charges against Smoot in a dramatic throne speech style. The scene centers on Prussia presenting allegations and political tensions surrounding Smoot.
A jury acquitted Maynumiters in the long running Sun and Moon case. The trial drew national attention as prosecutors pursued charges related to alleged fraud and political intrigue connected to celestial symbolism and local governance.
The jury in Georgetown Colorado cleared the prisoners this afternoon after hours of deliberation in the Sun and Moon case. A large White Hall crowd heard the verdict via the Sun as the judge discussed domestic affairs and Kling thanked providence for his health. Fire at Pearl and Erie streets injured five firemen and damaged the wholesale district. Dr Renicks expressed gratitude for public support after the tragedy.
A Vladivostok report says plowers urge Japan to keep conditions as they are in the Pacific. Port Arthur notes Viceroy Alexeiff telling troops that peace in the far East is the Emperor's will. In Constantinople mutinous Turkish troops besiege Beirut with about 1300 men for several days.
A fragmentary report notes Senator Teller delivering remarks in a tense setting marked by notable difficulty and disruption. No further details are provided about location or occasion.
Cable dispatches describe Bishop Galloway urging missionaries in Corea to move or depart. Reports mention a dynamiting case with jurors seeking guidance and a possible hung verdict, plus unrest over Ottoman and Korean tensions, marines guarding the U S embassy, and security actions in Roswell and Rome.
January 16 report from Washington indicates the Postal Service trial resumes with the cross examination of former assistant Postmaster General Johnson. The focus centers on the initials A W M found on letters, with Johnson testifying that Machen likely authored or authorized them and could be held responsible regardless of tracing who in Machen’s office made the marks.
Arch Bishop party held a meeting with Brilliant Retention officials to discuss coalition strategy and policy alignment amid ongoing regional negotiations.
Archbishops arrival in Manila is met by unsettled crowds and a cautious, guardful response. Reports note German warship in Chefoo and government reshuffles favoring Japan to pacify locals. American authorities deploy escorts for American women and children amid rising tensions. Bishop Galloway urges Methodist missionaries in Korea to Seoul or Japan for safety as dangers loom.
A survey item numbered 249 on the Roswell extension has been in the Capital City offices. A candidate announces intent for sheriff in the upcoming Democratic primaries. Notices reference Buenos Aires and Uruguay troops, Roswell business interests, and a Portales wedding of J Rarris to a Justice of the Peace.
A collection of brief items notes a young woman seeking a housekeeper position and a reader updates on local residents including Mr F A Corn of Lonoke and Dr. Barnett. It mentions office remodeling by J W Barnett, business trips to Santa Fe, a county commissioners meeting upcoming, and Captain J C Lea's return from Dallas. Market data from Chicago and St Louis follow with cattle wool and grain quotes.
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