Blasher and Council Unable to Reach Agreement
Mr Blasher and city council failed to resolve disputes over a proposed measure. Talks concluded without a compromise or plan, leaving the issue unsettled as stakeholders weigh next steps.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
1
Roswell City Council Debates Lighting Franchise
The council discussed an electric light franchise bid by Geo F Blashek and a substitute ordinance. Blashek withdrew after the council delayed awaiting a city attorney drafted measure. Other items included water issues on Pear Street, an arc lamp at Richardson Avenue and Sixth Street, and a refund of the special road tax to eight citizens before the law change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
A Plea for the Chinese From Portland Chamber
Portland Oregon July 12. President Wm D Cartwright of the Portland Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to President Roosevelt urging removal of Chinese exclusion. The letter argues the policy would deprive the nation of a vital labor and development resource, noting potential benefits to Hawaii, the Philippines, and Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Chamber of Commerce Petititions
College at Austin chief liberal statesman head Russian reps
M Witte is named to lead as chief liberal statesman and head the Russian representatives in a move described as significant by sources at the College at Austin. The appointment signals a shift in diplomatic posture with liberal influences guiding policy discussions.
Peace terms and Russian leadership at stake in talks
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate Witte may be named Russia's plenipotentiary in peace negotiations with Japan, while Trepoff is eyed for interior minister as threats from terrorists persist. In Cincinnati, a Methodist society approves $16,000 for a college building in Austin, Texas.
Startling tragedy aboard Bratton ends in murder
A Norwegian steamer reports the small trading schooner Olympia was seized by a negro named Robert McGill who murdered all twelve crew and passengers, except a young woman who escaped by swimming ashore. McGill shot victims, forced a crew member to scuttle, and fled to Honduras where he was captured. The Olympia’s captain reportedly had about 1400 dollars in his cabin. George Henderson, a former Shelby hotel cook, died last night after ten weeks of illness. The city took charge of the remains.
Roswell Sisters Complete Task of Soliciting In Town
Two Roswell sisters finished a town approved outreach task. Their work involved engaging residents about a local community project and gathering feedback from neighbors. Police did not report any incidents during the outreach effort.
Roswell Hospital Fund Drive Seeks Subscriptions Tomorrow
Sisters will canvass the Roswell countryside tomorrow and Saturday to finish soliciting subscriptions for the public hospital fund. By noon today totals included R E Maney ten dollars F M Jump five dollars Western Grocery Co ten dollars and many others. Eight convicts who escaped on the Fourth of July are reported. one remains in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Public Hospital
Five Heat Deaths Reported as New York Swelters
Five deaths from excessive heat are reported up to eleven o'clock today in New York as the temperature stands at 85 degrees. The Weather Bureau warns no relief is in sight, keeping the city under sweltering conditions with no immediate cooldown expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
New York
Roswell Portraiture Raised by Local Photographer
A Roswell photographer announces higher standards for portrait work under direct supervision. He has secured a renowned re-teacher from New York City, described as the best Roswell has had, to elevate the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
New York City
Roswell Weather Report July 13 U S Weather Bureau
Roswell New Mexico July 13 temperature data show max 101 min 61 mean 81 precipitation 00 wind south at 3 miles per hour with clear conditions. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for generally fair weather tonight and Friday with stationary temperature. M Wright supervising meteorologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
N. M
Investigation to Begin on Cotton Leak Case
Washington July 13 The U S District Attorney will start an investigation into the cotton leak matter with a view to developing sufficient evidence to secure one or more indictments. The inquiry is set to commence today or tomorrow in Washington D C.
Tramp Shot Identified as Federal Prison Escapee
In Tacoma on July 13 a tramp shot at Ellensburg by Sheriff Thomas was identified by a Mc Neill Island guard as one who escaped from a federal prison. After the shooting, authorities arrested thirty others. one detainee was confirmed as an escapee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Tramp
Ellensburg
McNeill Island
Powder Works Explosion Kills Eight Near Oakland
An explosion at a powder works ten miles from Oakland, California, killed William Dwyer and seven Chinese workers. Fire followed the blast, with fear that additional explosions might occur after the initial blast in the mixing house.
Bank fails to open in Yellow Springs
Springfield Mo July 13 The Citizens Bank of Yellow Springs a private institution failed to open its doors today. It is thought to owe depositors between 25000 and 30900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Cit
Izens’ Bank of
Yellow Springs
U S Attorney Present for Tallmadge Case
The U S attorney arrived in Tallmadge to participate in the case proceedings. Local officials and residents awaited updates as the federal representative prepared to address questions linked to the Tallmadge matter.
Preliminary Hearing Opposed by Tallmadge Case Inquiries
A hearing on Saturday for B. H. Tallmadge before U S Commissioner Karl Snyder on subornation of perjury in government land deals may be waived in favor of bond and district court appearance. Major Llewellyn U S Attorney arrived from Las Cruces to present the government case with agent Grosvenor Clarkson assisting. C L Tallmadge and his Chicago associate attend as observers while General Bell of Colorado denies involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Tallmadge
United States
Karl Snyder
W. H .H. Llewellyn
U. S
Las Cruces
Grosvenor Clarkson
Spe
C. L. Tallmadge
Browner
C. L. Tallmadge Company
Chicago
General Bell
Colorado
Tallmadge
Main Street business lot offered cheap for a few days
A terse classified notice promotes a business lot on Main Street offered at 400 dollars for a short sale. The ad lists J. T. Chariton, Room 12, Oklahoma Black and mentions Pecos Valley Lumber Co as part of the source text. The fragmentary wording reflects a local mercantile promotion with limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
J. T. Chariton
Oklahoma Black
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Blasher
Council
Coun
Bers
Brooks
Burns
Eister
Lety, Whiteman and Wyllys
Ter
May
Hinkle
Geo
F. Blashek
Mr. Blashek
Nance
Blashek
Mr. Blash
China
C. V. Childress
Tle
the Water and Light Committee
Son Avenue
Sixth Street
Portland, Ore
Wm. D. Cartright
The
Chamber of
President Roosevelt
Waiian
Philippine Islands
Panama
College AT
Austin, Tex
M. Witte
Liberal Statesman
FOR Peace Meeting
Witte
Muravieff
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Educational Society of Methodist Church
Cot
Japan
Peror
Sion
Trepoff
Nation of
M. Bouligan
Gener
al Trepoff
Fighting Organization
Tion
Cincinnati
Educational Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church
Lege Building
Austin
Texas
New Orleans
Bratton
Celba
Honduras
Olympia
Robert McGill
McGill
el Provenor
George Henderson
Shelby Hotel
Clarence
Bryant
Allery Undertaking Rooms
Mittee
Territorial Fair Asso
Albuquerque
P. F
E. D. Pickard
Arnot
M. P. Stamm
Montezuma’ Bail
J. H. O'Reilly
Sergius Witte
Commission
Russia
Finance
Council of Ministers
Stea
Dily
London
Daily Telegraph
Vienna
Ilinskoye
Moscow
Czar
Imperial
Lice
Engin
Eers
Alexieff
Marquis Ito
Far East
Paris
Echo de Paris
M. Muravieff
America
United
Peace Commission
Inskoje
Odessa
Eral Ignateff
Commission For the Revision of
Border
Grenadier
Warsaw
Tain
Ple
H. P. Hunter
Hospi
Tal Fund
Ing
R. E. Maney
Western Grocery Co
James Forstad
F. A. DuBois
W. Lewis
W. W. Pitts
R. D. Funk
W. J. Maney
T. M. Rabb
J. L. Butch
Dan Majors
W. L. Todd
J. E. Wallis
D. R. Neese
J. A. Cummins
J. Q. Cummins
Clarence Gallery
J. K. Pierce & Co
Sacramento Market
G. R. Fletcher
W. R. Walton
E. H. Wilkinson
Grand Central Hotel
E. T. Amonett
J.E Stone
PV. Fertilizer Co
N. G. Polsgrove
Ed Woodlock
Ture
Reau
Walton—Photographer
U. S. Weather Bureau
M. Wright
Washington, D. C
U. S. District
Tacoma
Wash
Thomas
Oakland
Cal
William
C. L. Tall
Madge
Cial
Jopaloe
Pecos Valley Lumber Co
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