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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1907
Page
1
A coal dust explosion devastates a mining site trapping and injuring multiple workers. Rescue teams fight flames and smoke as authorities investigate causes and evacuate remaining miners. Frequents reports confirm casualty numbers and safety concerns.
Reports from Charleston on January 26 and 30 describe 91 men trapped after a dust explosion at the Stuart mine in Fayette County. Fire rages in the inner workings, rehabilitation of the shaft continues, and rescuers fear no one may be saved as air remains scarce and access to the bottom is delayed.
Washington police probe a murder or double suicide after Alanda M. Copley and her three month old baby are found dead in bed. Census clerk James Eley is held for questioning as Lt Falvey notes the injuries likely not self inflicted. Husband Raymond Copley claims his wife killed herself and the infant.
Amsterdam Jan 30. A brief clash with troops sent to quell the native revolt in the Dutch East Indies island of Java ended with the rebels defeated. The ringleader and fifteen followers were killed and many others wounded.
Lords Charles and Marcus Beresford depart London for the United States in connection with a bequest of an estate valued at 1,000,000 dollars left by their brother Delval Beresford who died in a railroad accident in the United States.
Commission hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Oklahoma City gathers a large roster of railway officials. A Prouty leads the inquiry into charges against the Rock Island, Frisco, Santa Fe, and Katy lines as each road is represented by counsel.
Freight traffic managers accuse Texas and Oklahoma firms of levying excessive rates on grain to Galveston coal and produce between Oklahoma and Indian Territory and on cement to Kansas City.
Alva A. Johnson of the Baliwin Locomotive Works says the loss from last night's fire will not exceed half a million dollars. The destroyed portion will be rebuilt at once. The biggest loss is the electric locomotive drawings. The fire started from a discarded cigarette lighter match.
Norfolk Nebraska reports a cold wave from the north with subzero readings and frigid conditions across the region. A 5 below reading is noted at Freemont, signaling deep winter weather in Dako Ta and surrounding areas.
Lovers of portraiture will view portraits in the west window of the studio as the display. Preservation of life and true interpretation of character are emphasized, with artists offering courteous treatment to visitors.
A park for amusement will be established in Ros this winter, signaling a new recreational site for residents and visitors alike. The initiative aims to provide a local venue for leisure activities during the colder months.
A Roswell company organized by Dr. G T Veal and backers will build a permanent park on east half of block 5 Original Survey to include a baseball diamond and a 50 by 125 foot skating rink, fenced in seven feet, in time for the Panhandle cattlemen convention in early April. All stock is taken, with no public calls. project aims to boost town residence appeal and host first class games if possible.
London January 20 There is reason to believe that Sir Alexander Swettenham has resigned as governor of Jamaica and that the resignation has been accepted though officials deny information on the subject.
Clarence T Ullery of Roswell, leading Pecos Valley furniture dealer and undertaker, arrives in town and registers at the Claire. He serves as president of the New Mexico Undertakers Association and attends a Society meeting to draft a bill to protect undertakers' interests for the Legislative Assembly action.
J N Jamison of Big Hill New Jersey and J Ives of Oquawka NL left their ownership here after prospecting. Mr Carter of Carlsbad arrived this morning and departed by auto for Torrance this afternoon.
Mr. S Johnson exhibited a carload of prize poultry from T O T to Dexter where he will establish a poultry farm. He bought 100 acres north of the Felix ranch and will run a 50 acre orchard and 50 acres of alfalfa with a poultry focus. Birds include Touluse geese white Chinese geese golden pheasants silver pheasants white Pekin ducks pea fowls white Wyandottes and more along with cattle horses and two pet dogs. Many birds scored up to 95 at fairs. Johnson aims to boost Valley resources as a citizen and promoter.
Kansas City cattle receipts 8000 with 300 southern cattle. Market steady to strong. Natives 4.00 to 6.60. Southern steers 3.70 to 5.25. Southern cows 2.25 to 3.70. stockers 2.00 to 4.80. calves 3.50 to 7.50. Western feeders 3.75 to 5.75. western cows 2.50 to 4.25. bulls 2.7. sheep receipts 7000. wool unchanged.
A benefit recital for Miss Eva Nelson will be held at the Christian church tomorrow at 8 PM. Roswell music lovers are urged to attend as Nelson’s violin and vocal talent have long impressed the town with support from Mesdames Hill and Thompson and local artists. Admission is 25 cents and the program includes Mrs McLeod the elocutionist and performances by George Hinson O C Nelson Ely Nelson Hudgins and Bill Nelson.
M. S. Walton of the Roswell Automobile Co. sails for Chicago tomorrow to attend the National Automobile show and will be away about two weeks.
Ed Tyson arrived from his ranch on the Plains to an appearance or event described in the local column.
High government leader Senator Carter raises objections to a recent directive, signaling political tension and potential pushback within the administration. The exchange highlights disagreements over policy direction and legislative alignment.
Washington dated January 30 reports severe Senate criticism of Secretary Hitchcock over a land patent delaying order. Senator Carter argues the order lacks precedent and questions fiduciary conduct affecting 600000 entrymen and 27 million people. Indian appropriation bill totals 14,509,000 with funds held in trust. Senate to vote on Smoot seat at 4 PM Wednesday.
A guest was taken to the Grand Central Hotel and hosted by the Commercial Club leaders President G A Richardson and Secretary J A Graham. He was given an automobile tour to the Honda reservoir to view regional advantages before departure.
Major Austin Cushman, organizer and first Department Commander of the G. A. R., private secretary to Millard Fillmore, dies at 80 during ladies night festivities in the Masonic Temple Boston. He organized the 47th Massachusetts Volunteers at Civil War outbreak and later served as Major of the regiment.
Paris reports a Vatican backed proposal for a perpetual lease of church property to parish priests. The radical wing denounces Rome’s demand that worship halt if rejected, while Moderates urge accepting a peaceful settlement after church state separation.
John S Kerr of Sherman Texas writes to The Roswell Record as a stockholder of Chisholm Nursery and Orchard Co. He notes progress in Pecos Valley orchards south of Roswell and advises pruning after an early cold wave to promote recovery. Kerr urges not replacing young trees but pruning to sound wood and expects normal sap flow by spring.
In Vasili Ostroff near St Petersburg governor Guidema of a political prison was fatally shot in the main street by an 18 year old youth dressed as a worker. The assailant was wounded by a prison warden who pursued him. Guidema had been condemned to death by terrorists for harsh lashings during a hunger strike protest.
Findlay Ohio January 30 a motion to quash the indictments against Standard Oil Co of Ohio John D Rockefeller Buckeye Pipe Line Co Ohio Oil Co and Solar Refining Co was filed contending the indictments are indefinite not sufficiently certain for defense and that they are in a single count while several offenses are charged
A. Courchesne of El Paso, promoter of the Kansas City and El Paso Short Line rail line, arrives by automobile in Roswell and begins examining the town's business prospects and surroundings to assess its suitability as a station on the proposed road.
An explosion of powder at the Johnson City and Big Muddy coal mine in Johnson City, Illinois, today killed five men and left eleven injured.
Santa Fe January 30. Councilman Dailies introduced a bill to abolish Torrance County and form a new county named Torrance with Willard as county seat. The proposed borders add a Bernalillo County strip adjacent to Torrance. The District Attorney bill remains in the Judiciary Committee and faces delay.
Topeka, Jan 30 stockholders of the Santa Fe railway vote in favor of issuing $98,000,000 in bonds. Only $25,000,000 will be placed on the market now. Funds aim to finance property improvements and extension of certain lines.
Albuquerque Journal reports rumors of a twelve thousand dollar slush fund raised by New Mexico gambling house owners to influence legislation. The piece doubts any real impact on the anti-gambling bill, noting public sentiment blocks bribery and predicting any weak bill would be watched closely or fail.
In New York on January 30 the Thaw trial panel faced continuing shortages as jurors were drawn with two more needed after Brearley joined before lunch. A second special panel of 100 talesmen was exhausted, with orders issued for more jurors tomorrow. Kleinberg, a silk merchant, was later chosen as the eleventh juror.
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