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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
6
The Rev John W Smith on Sunday night spoke at the Southern M E Church addressing the negro question from a Southern Christian view. He argued the negro is a fact who should stay and urged industry and civic rights as paths to social stability.
The text argues that improving the Negro population hinges on white men honoring domestic morality and leading by example. It claims the race is deeply religious but has not embraced fundamental Christian principles, and asserts white decisively must provide proper Christian training.
I M Bentley a junior employee of J J Hagerman had a runaway on North Main Street Sunday afternoon. The team ran south then west colliding with a tele phone post overturning the buggy. Bentley held the lines and stopped the craft within thirty feet of the post, landing on his feet.
Terrific cold grips Europe while North Dakota endures record snow. A levee break near Terre Haute widens to flood Taylorville West Terre Haute and surrounds. Relief appeals flow from river towns as ice and snow halt transport and daily life.
The Amarillo to North line ran a bob-tail service on January 21 1907 delaying the regular northbound train by twelve hours. The mail car and Pullman coaches were left back. the full train was late and later cancelled with mail expected on tonight’s five hour late run.
Local church members distribute and wear buttons showing Six Hundred Club inscribed by Roswell South Methodist Episcopal Church. Also listed is a for sale notice for a nice 5 room residence near the courthouse and a travel note of Clymer Coffren and A G McElhinney leaving for central New Mexico on business.
The World judges a man by appearances and dress is a key expression of personality. To gain business and social approval, ensure your clothes convey quality, style, taste, and refinement that mark the successful man.
The Hague report on January 22 describes a devastating tidal wave that struck the Dutch East Indian islands. Simalu is reported to be almost disappeared with about 1,500 presumed dead, as violent shocks continue to be felt daily.
Five firefighters were injured as a five hour blaze tore through the Western Electric Company warehouse at 1175 South 7th Street in Denver. Chief John Dulmage suffered bruises and cuts from a fall, while Robert Geddes and William Martin reportedly fell from the roof and may have internal injuries. Property damage is estimated at seventy five thousand dollars.
Washington January 22 The President approves a joint resolution allowing temporary leaves of absence from homesteads by settlers. Also notes entertainment listings at Majestic to night featuring Smith's Bad Luck and No Wedding Bells with 10 cent seats.
Shawneetown Illinois reports 600 residents flee as flood risks escalate. River hit 48 feet this morning with levee protection hoped to hold until 52 feet. Cold and wind worsen misery for the homeless housed in warehouses and public buildings.
The Passion Play in moving pictures was shown at the Christian church last night to about a hundred attendees. Managers say the turnout was smaller than hoped but remain hopeful for future performances.
The audience praised the Passion Play shown as a 3 600 foot film, twice the previous length, with improved quality. Jack Cook led the electrical setup and four Roswell vocalists performed songs with accompanying pictures. Each night this week, admission is 35 cents and all are invited.
Washington January 22 The Supreme Court of the United States today decided Crowe versus Trickey and Crowe versus Harmon over the sale of the Pride of West Mine in Arizona. Crowe sought a $10,000 commission on a $100,000 sale under a verbal contract. the purchaser later acquired the mine by private agreement. The Court affirms the Arizona ruling against Crowe.
In Lodz Russian Poland on January 22 a strike commemorating Red Sunday was successfully carried out with many arrests reported.
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