11 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1904
Page
1
A high court agreed to hear Senator Burton's appeal. The ruling opens a path to challenge prior decisions and seeks to clarify questions of constitutional significance. The case draws attention from supporters and opponents.
Miners in the Wyoming and Lackawanna districts begin their annual district convention at Pittston noting possible strikes on several issues. The Ontario and Western miners threaten action over check docking salaries while other unions across the country project contests in singing societies with prizes totaling around twenty thousand dollars.
The Glass Blowers Association of the United States and Canada began its annual convention in Buffalo with several hundred delegates. The group has a half century history, no recent strikes, no business agents, and a full treasury. Separately, Theatrical Employees in Milwaukee gather for the International Union of Theatrical Employees convention with welcomes and officer reports as sessions proceed.
A1. Port Arthur faces renewed trouble as reports surface of unrest or disruption. Authorities monitor developments while residents await clarification on causes and potential consequences. Local leaders call for calm and coordinated response to emerging tensions.
From Port Arthur to St Petersburg reports describe heavy night firing and Russian retreat after Japanese naval actions. The piece lists Democratic platform points including anti monopoly reforms, open door, statehood aims, and defense cuts amid calls for direct senatorial elections and Panama Canal funding.
The Democratic national convention nominated H. G. Davis of West Virginia for vice president on the first ballot. Judge Parker sent a telegram declaring the gold standard firmly established and urging the convention to adopt his view if ratified by the people. Prominent figures like Bourke Cochran and Grover Cleveland commented, while Parker's future campaign plans remain limited.
Pearl Skelton was transported from Pueblo to Cripple Creek on a murder warrant tied to the June 6 explosion that killed four men at Independence. Skelton, who left Cripple Creek after the blast, was arrested near Rye station, Pueblo County. Sheriff Bell voiced no knowledge beyond Skelton’s talk of the murders as he claimed innocence and an alibi. A separate warrant filed by S A Phillips names Frank Cochran and several others as conspirators in the killing of Roscoe McGee in Victor, with all suspects jailed.
Boston hosts the first major autoboat race meet off the New England coast under the Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead sign. The entry list features fast autoboats and launches from Boston New York Pittsburg and others. A top course will be patrolled by torpedo boats.
Wyoming Day was celebrated at the World's Fair in St Louis with a parade from the mining gulch to the hall of congresses and formal exercises. Governor Fennimore Chatterton and Chief Justice J T Corn spoke, with B B Brooks and former senator E A Coffeen among presenters. Miss Savilla King of Casper Wyoming sang. A large Wyoming delegation joined Governor Chatterton and staff.
Mrs Maggie Myers arraigned on murder charge in the stabbing death of her husband Clarence Myers an expressman. She pleads not guilty and is remanded. Frank Holman arrested in Washington state for complicity and to be brought to Kansas City, alleged to have confessed implicating her.
The World's Fair in St Louis opens a week of choral contests in Festival hall starting today. Strong interest surrounds the choirs as contestants prepare to perform across categories and tribute to the event's musical attractions.
Wheeling July 11 delegates and visitors converge for the Republican state convention to select candidates for the state election. A very close contest centers on the gubernatorial nomination between W. M. O. Dawson and Charles F. Teter.
Cardinal Satolli arrives in St. Paul for a several day stay and will be entertained by Archbishop Ireland. Elaborate preparations accompany the visit planned for this week in St. Paul Minnesota.
Kansas City notes cattle steady with last Wednesday’s figures across native and western categories. Chicago sees cattle 10 to 15 cents lower with ranges for steers, cows, calves and stockers. sheep steady. St Louis reports wool steady with territory and western medium grades. New York lists lead steady and copper firm.
The Western Passenger Association in Houghton Michigan on July 11 focused on arranging clergy rates for 1895. A second agenda item was the land-seekers' excursions committee report.
Stockholders W H Hull agent at Carlsbad J S Crozier and J M Pardue capitalists of Carlsbad are among the incorporators of the Carlsbad Sanitarium and are in the city on business. They will travel to Amarillo after leaving Grand Central.
Miss Eve Benard of Dallas and Miss Elsie Peck are guests of Miss Nellie Winston in the city. They were schoolmates at Sherman, Texas, last year.
The Democratic national platform from St. Louis proclaims the right of trial by jury and writ of habeas corpus, opposes using the military to banish citizens for elections, supports laws to give labor and capital impartial rights, condemns protection as robbery, and calls for a tariff that funds government without class discrimination and gradual reduction.
In Kansas City Missouri the Armourdale flood largely disappeared except for part of Kansas avenue. Stock yards began receiving stock today and factories will resume soon. City and federal aid continue feeding hundreds of residents from Fort Leavenworth. In Wichita the Arkansas River fell 18 inches from its peak, and the Little River dropped 15 inches. Douglas avenue businesses were mostly cleared of mud.
More than a thousand industrial agents of the Prudential Insurance Company gathered in New York on July 11 as guests of the company. They will be entertained for a week at points of interest in the metropolis and vicinity and will then attend a convention at the Newark home office before returning home.
The national Association of Car Inspectors Car Builders Car Repairers and Railway Mechanics of America began its annual convention in Wilmington Delaware today setting the stage for meetings with members from across the country.
As lumber prices stay affordable Kemp Lumber on East 4th Street urges homeowners to start house projects now. Ward notes that current costs create an opportune moment to plan and begin construction before any price uptick.
Five hundred cattle and twenty-five horses were sold at public auction in the court house yard by L O Wien for Freeman Cameron to satisfy a mortgage held by Citizens National Bank on W E Cole man property. The sale brought three thousand sixty dollars and eighty cents and was bought by Hedgcoxe of this city. Proceeds will cover mortgage and costs.
A Brown formerly of ElDorado Oklahoma died this morning at one o clock of consumption. His wife three brothers and a son were present at the death. The body was shipped from Dilley and Son’s undertaking parlors to ElDorado for burial.
In Trenton New Jersey on July 11 the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters adopted resolutions expressing sympathy with Colorado miners during their convention.
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