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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
1
Rev P T Ramsay delivered the answer to a slanderous report at the Union Revival in a large Christian church audience. Five pledged to live Christian lives as the revival deepens, focusing on Christ who seeks the lost. Rev V C Alexander to speak tonight.
Kansas City stock market notes cattle hogs and sheep with receipts around 8000 cattle 12000 hogs and 6000 sheep. Native steers fetch 4.80 to 7.25 while southern and western cattle range 2.75 to 6.50. Hogs steady to slightly lower with bulk sales 8.20 to 8.62. Lambs and sheep steady with lambs 7.00 to 8.60 and ewes 4.75 to 5.75.
Berlin reports Germany will apply its general tariff rates to American imports if no reciprocal tariff agreement is reached with the United States by February 7. One hundred twenty seven articles would be affected. The Tariff Board is to meet January 24 to assess the U S trade position.
Kansas City January 19. The arrival of John R. Walsh the former Chicago banker on his way to five years at Fort Leavenworth sparked a mishap as a newspaper photographer attempted a shot of the financier alighting from his train. His son John W. Walsh intervened swinging his suitcase as the photographer raised his camera.
A Parson Dublin style real estate notice advertises Main Street property for sale at a bargain if bought soon. It also promotes East 5th street resident lots at a low price and urges inquiry to Parsons Lawrence, notary public, urging immediate investigation of propositions.
In Leavenworth Kansas on January 19 John R Walsh a Chicago banker convicted of bank fraud arrived at the federal penitentiary and today began serving a five year sentence. His convict number is 6864.
James M. Hervey as district attorney files for Byron Beall artesian well inspector against Roswell Electric Light & Power Company to stop alleged water waste from an artesian well on lots 5 6 and 7 block 15 Roswell. Hearing set for January 31 before Judge W H Pope. outcome could shape the Pecos Valley artesian well law.
Clerk S I Roberts of the District Court reports the Territorys share of fees for the quarter ending December 31 1909 at 1419 95, about 200 higher than the previous district record. The amount likely surpasses every other district in the territory.
The Los Angeles aviation meeting in California is reported as a total success. The treasurer notes that subscribers funding the event will recover their entire stake, possibly with a profit, as attendance averaged about thirty thousand daily.
Washington reports the Senate committee on territories opposes a House statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona. Elections for constitutional conventions may occur this year, but ratification and admission await Congress in December, delaying statehood until summer 1911 under Taft administration plans.
Constantinople January 19 The Palace of Cheragan where the Turkish parliament sits burned today. The marble palace interior was famed for sculptured ornaments in marble and wood. It long housed the deposed Sultan Murad V. and was not open to visitors.
London January 19 Unionists capture eighty constituencies returning eighty one members as gains widen for the party in contrast to Liberal seats from the 1906 landslide. Laborite James Keir Hardie is among candidates contesting his seat today.
Pittsburg January 19 Tons of water and ice flood the Ohio river from a ruptured ice gorge on the Allegheny at Freeport. The river rises two feet hourly and could reach two feet above danger mark downtown this afternoon. Monongahela towns report flooded streets as mills suspend operations and optimism remains that losses are not yet severe.
Receiver C. C. Murray of the New Mexico Central Railroad Company and his party departed this morning by special auto for Torrance to survey the proposed Torrance to Roswell extension. They visited Roswell, noting favorable business prospects in the Pecos Valley.
New Orleans observes the one hundred and third birthday of General Robert E. Lee as a holiday in many states. Daughters of the Confederacy distribute crosses of honor to Confederate veterans in cities and towns nationwide, marking the day.
New York January 19. A conference will open tomorrow between railway officials and adjustment committees over wage increases for about 150 000 trainmen conductors and thousands of other workers on thirty two eastern systems. Officials reportedly oppose higher pay but favor addressing other grievances about duties and employment.
Illinois dairymen gathering for the annual state association session say they have not shared in the milk and butter price rise in Chicago and other cities. Officials insist the group fixes no prices and focuses on improving products through testing, butter judging, and expert lectures.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Miller and their son from Walthill Nebr arrive for a three month stay at the Gilkeson for Mrs Miller health. They belong to the Omaha Sioux Nation and are described as civilised and cultured. Miller works in training.
In Philadelphia on January 19 six thousand motormen and conductors voted to strike the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company following a dispute with the local union grievance committee. The union alleges contract violations and discrimination. the national executive committee must endorse any strike and may seek arbitration first.
Washington Jan 19 executive officers of leading U S life insurers representing about twenty million policyholders and four billion dollars in assets met at the third annual conference of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents About one hundred companies attended Discussions covered uniform legislation public health conservation reinsurance amalgamation and uniform laws The group reported extensive legislative activity 1300 bills across 44 states and Canada with only one adverse measure the federal corporation law The association seeks to exempt life insurers from taxes though the effort failed with amendments reducing the rate to one percent Tax on members will run about 775000 The general counsel deems the tax unconstitutional and a vigorous contest is planned A commission to study taxation and a model code of insurance laws are being prepared to promote uniformity among states
The funeral for Claud Estes was held at two this afternoon at the Dilley parlors on west Third street. Elder George Fowler supervised the service. The Odd Fellows conducted the graveside rite and laid him to rest in South Side cemetery. Estes was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge in Nowata Oklahoma.
Trenton New Jersey January 19 James Nugent chairman of the Democratic state committee announced that Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University will be put forward by New Jersey for the 1912 Democratic presidential nomination. Nugent said Wilson is the most popular Democrat in the East.
The second International Wearing Apparel Style and Fabric Show opens in Madison Square Garden with aviation costumes as the highlight. American buyers will see the latest garments for air travel, with living models and many well known fashion figures from Gibson and corsetry ads attending. The exhibition space is filled by manufacturers and importers, dominated by women’s wear.
Your electrical troubles won't be troublesome if you see Caldwell. Phone 31.
Indianapolis January 19 The United Mine Workers national administration led by President Lewis faces a fierce challenge as anti-Lewis forces led by Frank J. Hayes move to suspend organizers’ salaries during the convention. About 50 to 60 organizers attend with local union voting power. Hayes argues centralization threatens local autonomy while Lewis vows to present his defense before a vote.
M L Gooding a prominent cattle man from Three Rivers New Mexico is in the city visiting Edgar Caffee and M L Pierce and family during a noted social call the occasion highlights regional farming ties and local social circles.
Wool unchanged in St Louis market with territory and western mediums at 25 to 28, fine mediums 20 to 24, fine 12 to 21. Prices shown for different grades reflect current trading levels in the region.
U S Weather Bureau observation at 6 00 am in Roswell New Mexico records the day as partly cloudy with a max temperature of 58 and a min of 17 and a mean of 38 with no precipitation The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Thursday Comparative data shows this date’s extremes compared with last year and a long term record with a 1906 max and 1898 min.
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