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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
1
Governor Campbell in his first legislative message advocates ending free passes and anti nepotism in public office, calls for a tax reform law, and cites a treasury deficit near one million dollars amid prosperity. He urges telegraph and telephone firms to exchange wire service for business.
Chaplain Bateman of the U S Army will deliver a lecture in the Institute Gymnasium Friday evening at 7 30 The talk will cover The Campaign of Santiago 1898 as Seen by a Chaplain and will include Army life in garrison and field The event promises a vivid account from a military chaplain.
A Roswell coal shortage grows more serious as no coal is on sale in the city. The Roswell Wool and Hide Company expects a car tonight, mostly for the electric light company. Manager Stover of the Electric Co says they may have coal for forty eight hours and will obtain more from Mr Hurd soon.
Chaplain Bateman, an eye witness, will describe the battle of Santiago in a lecture at the Military Institute Friday night, detailing Roosevelt era fame and key moments from the engagement.
Mr and Mrs Roy H Whitaker left last night for Barstow Texas where they will be honored with a reception by Mr and Mrs Ervin McElroy Before heading to their future home in Pecos the couple will begin married life there.
Lectures by Chaplain Bates at the Military Institute Friday and Saturday nights promise an engaging program. Help wanted two dining room girls at the Gilkeson restaurant.
Kingston Jamaica suffers a catastrophic quake with fires wrecking the business district and water depths reaching 100 feet in places. Reports cite hundreds killed and thousands homeless, with relief funds opened and international aid mobilized as Kingston faces ruin.
El Paso’s committee led by A Courenesne seeks 3000 dollars from local businessmen to form a company promoting the El Paso to St Louis Short Line. Carlsbad New Mexico raises 2000 dollars and will send delegates to the meeting. Courchesne expects funds to flow once opportunity arises.
The text outlines a plan to build a railroad from the current point to Carlsbad, then to St Louis, and onward to the Pacific coast. The proposed short line would open a vast territory tributary to El Paso, expanding regional access and commerce.
Harry Bradley aged about 25 died at Mrs. Perkins sanitarium on North Hill at 5 30 this morning from consumption. He came here two weeks ago from Altoona Pa for his health. He leaves a wife and three children in Altoona. His brother is expected to arrive Friday night and the remains will be held to await his instructions.
D R Brice defends data integrity in push for a new county. He challenges W M Atkinson on supposed errors and urges a full, fact driven investigation of records. Brice says he did not originate the data and invites corrections to ensure justice for supporters of county creation.
B M Hall W H Sanders and Arthur P Davis with W M Reed traveled from Carlsbad for an inspection of the Hondo Reservoir. The three former serve as high officials in the United States Reclamation service with headquarters in different regions.
We finish Kodak work daily with the greatest care and mount it suitably. Go to the Majestic tonight loc.
Boston January 16 Senator W Murray Crane was formally elected United States Senator today confirming his reelection.
Jim Johnson made a trip to Need more a midway stop on the auto route to Torrance. He drove yesterday with a load of passengers for the Roswell Automobile Co. which reported heavy trade.
Mrs. F. L. Torrance of 808 North Penn avenue underwent a surgical operation this morning and was reported resting easily this afternoon.
J. M. Head drove up from Lake Arthur this morning and departed by car for Torrance where he will continue on to Tucumeari.
The attending physician says Andy Robertson is resting easy today and shows signs of improvement.
J. J. Camp and his wife are proud to announce the arrival of a baby boy at their home a few days ago. The family celebrates the new arrival with joy.
Help wanted notices list two dining room girls needed at the Gilkeson. The item repeats with misspelled venue names, reflecting the OCR fragment.
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico dated January 17 records a max temperature of 67 and a min of 40 with a mean of 54. precipitation totals 0.01 inches and wind from the southwest at 4 miles per hour. forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with stationary temperatures. by M Wright.
Ohio River surge floods parts of Cincinnati causing street inundation and railway disruption. Officials warn of rising waters threatening homes and transport as crews assess damage along riverfront districts.
Ohio River continues to rise with Grand Central station submerged under water. Trains rerouted via Eighth street Viaduct as freight and passenger lines falter. Kentucky streams flood, towns threatened, factories idle, hundreds jobless amid widespread damage. Kansas and Oklahoma buried in ice and snow, telegraph and trolley wires down, trains delayed, stock markets pressured.
Secretary Root and Senor Davalos signed a treaty recognizing Mexico’s right to a share of Rio Grande waters impounded by the El Paso dam for irrigation along the Mexican boundary. The agreement sets the proportion of waters allocated to Mexico under U S authority.
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