27 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1907
Page
1
The report outlines actions and sessions held by the territorial legislature in its opening week. Key figures and debates appear, with mentions of committee work and proposed measures shaping early governance. Local officials and residents monitor progress and potential policy shifts.
The 27th New Mexico Legislature ends its first week amid factional clashes. The administration and regular party factions clash over district attorney elections and governor patronage. A council bill to elect attorneys by voters provokes fight, with party leaders trimming staff and debating measures on gambling and lobbying rules.
In inclement weather both amateurs and others are advised to organize their unmounted Kodak prints and postcards by placing them in albums. A large and complete assortment is kept in stock for sorting and preservation.
Inter state Commerce Commissioner Frank lin K. Lane opened an inquiry into claims that the Southern Pacific Railroad collects a five cent toll per ton on all freight received in San Francisco. The toll is said to apply even to freights that travel the coast and do not reach the wharves. Lane will also investigate the Harriman merger aspects. In Omaha James J. Hill urged Burlington to aid in breaking the Northern Pacific blockade, sending heavy locomotives as part of a plan to bolster the Dakota effort, with more engines possible.
New York police arrest Joan Bell in Brooklyn as a suspect linked to the shooting death of Dr. Charles W. Townsend on Staten Island. Authorities note Bell’s motive tied to his wife's death after childbirth surgery Townsend attended.
The Mobile Sunday School convention begins this evening at Government Street Presbyterian Church. Prominent southern Alabama religious workers will give addresses. The meeting runs through tomorrow and delegates will be chosen for the state convention in Birmingham on April 9.
A burglar entered the rear of the Peeler Shoe Store on Saturday night stealing two Stetson hats several pairs of shoes coins from the cash drawer and a few trinkets No other valuables were taken This is Roswell's first burglary in a year A separate report of a Price & Co burglary was reported but denied by Sidney Prager of the firm
W. H. Rhodes traveled to Portales this morning for business matters.
The Territorial Council sets a 2500 dollar cap for the council and a 4000 dollar cap for the House. Cameron aims for a special election amendment to the district attorney bill. Gov friends back the bill if a special election clause is added. House convened at 230 with anticipated afternoon actions. A committee motion to mobilize to defend the county idea was approved and the session adjourned.
A public assembly in the Pecos Valley declares itself against the creation of any new counties. Organizers urge unity and continued study of regional governance. No dates or specific officials are cited in the readable text.
A mass meeting at the Artesia courthouse voted overwhelmingly against creating a new county between Roswell and Carlsbad. Speakers including James F. Hinkle and Elder C. C. Hill argued the division would harm Chaves county and the valley’s development, with supporters urging delay and careful consideration before any county division.
A devastating rainstorm in Hong Kong sank over fifty Chinese boats within ten minutes. More than a hundred natives drowned while white residents were spared. Launches rescued many occupants as the harbor tragedy unfolded under heavy rain.
Albert Houck found his wife’s body burned to a crisp on a table in her room in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on January 28. The room showed no fire damage except for the body and the table while doors were locked and lights out. Houck climbed through a cellar window. police are mystified.
Fire swept the Phelps Publishing Co plant in Springfield early today destroying the facility and causing an estimated loss near one million dollars. The firm published Farm and Home and the Orange Judd Farmer magazines among others.
A telegram from Roswell New Mexico dated January 28 shows Democrats of the Chaves County Bar urging election of district attorneys by a people’s vote and asking Santa Fe officials to support the measure. Rooseve lt County Bar members Jesse L. Reese Sam J. Nixon and W. O. Young sign the message.
Plant oats blue grass and onion sets now with a large stock from Roswell Produce & Seed Co 8013wl. The notice promotes available seed varieties and stock for planting season.
A Prussian mine disaster traps forty miners after a blast caused by fire damp. Rescue efforts proceed as authorities assess casualties and safety measures.
Reports from France and Germany recount deadly explosions in coal mines with many miners entombed or killed. In France at Lievin and Lens the explosions caused panics and high casualty estimates while in Chicago Armour & Co. ice factory an explosion killed four workers and injured sixteen.
Witnesses from Roswell testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission after the Pecos Valley case closed in Amarillo. Att’y Cowan called Roswell's evidence the best he has seen, noting higher local rates and coal supply issues as factors in the valley’s appeal for lower rates.
The R R Gale closed at Amarillo on Saturday afternoon ending its operations. The event marks the end of service for the vessel in the region with local authorities confirming the closure details.
New York January 28 eight jurors have been selected for the trial of Harry K Thaw for the murder of Stanford White. All Thaw family members were in court except Josiah Thaw. The Countess of Yarmouth attended despite a cold, and her cough contradicted rumors of family dissension over Mrs Harry Thaw and Miss McKenzie, who were present.
Citizens urged to contribute via ecards for the CARLT ager fund as the Fire Department announces its drive. The notice calls on every resident to mail in support through the Post Office and contribute to the Endowment and aid program.
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