30 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1904
Page
1
Reports from San Francisco and Tokio describe Japan and Russia moving toward potential war while America profits from beef shipments to the Far East. Russia’s cargoes total about six million pounds, with three million aboard ships in the harbor. Japanese notes hint at tense diplomacy and possible escalation. The piece also notes a fifteenth anniversary memorial for Crown Prince Rudolph in Vienna with imperial attendance.
The collection features period furnishings from the early 1800s drawn from old French and Spanish families in New Orleans. It includes numerous priceless remnants of Spanish and French occupation of the Louisiana territory on display across the grounds.
The House struck out the mileage appropriation from both the house and senate deficiency bills after a party-line vote. Postmaster General Pay reported no carriages or second payments in his department. Separately, trans-Pacific flour rates rise by $4 per ton starting Monday, with San Francisco rate benefits ending for northern millers competing in the Oriental trade.
Ali Asgar Khan, once wealthiest and Grand Vizier of Persia, departs for Europe after leaving Teheran amid mystery over his September exit. He was summoned by the Shah to resume power, with his voyage noted alongside remarks praising the United States as a powerful nation.
Will Prater bought ten thousand sheep from a Lincoln county owner. The flock is described as fine conditioned and fat. Sale terms were private. Also noted: changes at the Commercial Advertiser, new price one cent and renamed Globe and Commercial Advertiser.
For sale is the Sanitary Dairy with all equipment including 29 excellent milk cows 15 high bred heifers 3 male bulls numerous alfalfa supplies a wagon a separator bottles a new barn and complete setup. Will sell cheap if sold at once. Reason for selling given on application E B Evans. Mrs Derrick died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter on Missouri avenue from appendicitis. Her husband a Methodist minister at help Texas will arrive this afternoon to escort the remains to his former home for interment.
Miss Cora Stephens the girl who stayed out all night and caused a stir is sent to Albuquerque by Captain Graham of the Salvation Army. She will supervise Miss Rose Summersgill, Ca lain Graham’s sister in law, who leads Salvation Army work there. Stephens formerly worked at a steam laundry and used the name Dovey.
The national executive board of the American Federation of Catholic Societies gathers in Detroit Michigan for its semi annual session led by Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee Bishop McFaul of Trenton and Henry J Fries of Erie Pennsylvania. The meeting focuses on routine business and organizational matters.
In Canton and St Clairsville reports say a black burglar shot Albert Troll cashier of the Second National Bank and his brother George Troll after a confrontation in Troll's clothing store. Howard Papsico attempted to flee before the gunfight ended with the burglar escaping and a posse pursuing him.
New Yorkers will witness top college athletes at a Madison Square Garden carnival under Columbia University. The program emphasizes relay races oned and twos miles with Lens from Harvard Yale Princeton Pennsylvania and other eastern colleges and some western teams. Arthur Duffy Georgetown world 100 yard champion meets Archie Hahn Michigan in a special event.
Chinese Boxers in Canton rally amid rising tensions, drawing concerns from foreign consuls and local officials as clashes flare and authorities tighten control over the port city. Strong entities include Canton and foreign observers.
A New York firm today assigned its interests to benefit creditors. The company, capitalized at about 200,000 dollars, controls offices in principal southern cities including Atlanta. The move was announced from Atlanta on January 30. The brokerage business in stocks bonds and cotton will continue under the assignment.
In St Louis on January 30 the federal grand jury continues to investigate naturalization frauds and Senator Burton of Kansas. Arthur F McIntyre from Merchants Brokerage & Commission and his father plus Charles Burton, the senator's brother, along with brokerage employees have been subpoenaed.
Rumor circulates in New York City that Morgan plans retirement, sparking speculation about next moves and potential replacements. No official confirmation from Morgan or associates available.
Louisiana's exhibit at the world’s fair progresses toward a ground plan matching Jackson Square in New Orleans. The Cabildo and museum partners prepare the site, while Morgan family retirement rumors surface alongside plans for J. P. Morgan to relocate to England and hand off duties to his son.
New York January 29 reports an unprecedented rise in the cotton market with cables from Liverpool showing 29 to 33 point gains against expectations of a smaller rise. Traders described wild excitement as the session progressed and gains continued before closing.
Five five acre lots remain from the former 160 acre El Capitan View subdivision. A good investment offered for purchase on owner terms by Lee R. Cass at the corner of Penn and 4th streets.
Dr W M Yater of Cleburne Texas has been visiting his brother Dr M Yater and left yesterday for home. He was escorted to Dayton to visit J M Day who has pneumonia. W M Yater came to see his ailing relative Mrs Gh Me Yater who has been seriously ill but is greatly improved.
Special notice states that the social column and much local matter are crowded out by an accident in the news room today and will appear Monday.
Multiple rental notices list furnished rooms and board in private homes on North Spring River Avenue and 5th Street. Names include Mrs. Newell and Mrs. Mendenhall, with references to Mr. Newell of Rock Island and visitors from Chicago. Also notes Dent family arrivals and travels.
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