19 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1904
Page
1
A terse obituary notes a birthday milestone observed in observance across states in the south. Key individuals are referenced in scattered notices, with local gatherings and ceremonial acknowledgments described in brief. The piece highlights community recognition and regional resonance of the occasion.
Reports from Jan show Gainesville unveiling a Confederate monument as part of wartime ceremonies across the South. Banks and state offices closed. military parades noted in several states. Lee wreaths and related observances mentioned.
Japan responded with measured courtesy while asserting a firm stance on security and alliance commitments. Officials emphasized polite diplomacy alongside clear expectations for allied support and regional stability.
Reading from a fragment, the piece asserts Russia fears engagement with England and Japan while America is suspected of harboring power ambitions. It notes calls for a regional rise and demands repeal of the 14th Amendment.
A Dover meeting of the Wilmington Lyfich dle presbytery took up charges against Robert A. Ellwood of Olivet Church Wilmington. He is accused of preaching a sensational sermon tied to the crime surrounding George White the nekro.
United Mine Workers chief Mitchell declares a January 19 event to view the South’s college efforts in South Carolina and outlines future actions for the union.
Reports from Indianapolis and Denver detail United Mine Workers and Post Office investigations. King Peter II of Serbia faces threats and political unrest as Japan and Russia diplomacy intensifies, with European powers weighing responses and alliances.
A damaged text fragment mentions a lynching near Wilmington in 1849 and a man who served as chaplain to Orr's Rifles in McGowans Brigade. It notes promotions in infantry and ends with a reference to a proposed constitution and changes on a future night. The garbled count and names remain unclear.
The city council approves a stricter theatre building ordinance with a later reopening limit, exceeding earlier committee expectations. A wedding notice follows, updating Helen Bertha Cooley and Alexander Tinton tied the knot, then departing for Grand View Texas.
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