15 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1904
Page
1
A report from the conference notes a fruitless session with no substantive outcomes or agreements reached despite discussions yesterday. Leaders emphasized ongoing disputes and unresolved issues guiding future talks.
Chicago reports plants killing large quantities as unions refuse packer terms. Kansas City and St Louis note higher beef prices and increased wholesale tensions. New York and Boston trace price rises as talks with packers continue. Police manage picket disturbances while strike leaders push for reinstatement and wage parity.
Santos Dumont said on landing at Havre that he has no intention of returning to the United States to compete in the World's Fair aerial flight contest. He blamed the wreck of his airship on a crank rather than a rival.
A cautious editorial proclaims the safety of the governing framework, asserting stability and ongoing confidence in leadership and national institutions amid evolving political currents.
President Roosevelt holds a conference with Tom Platt to discuss the state of affairs in New York. He will consult further on the matter as the situation develops.
Judge Parker received a dispatch from General Miles praising the Democratic presidential candidate and urging decisive action on critical political questions. The note highlights strong financial backers in Texas and New York connections, naming prominent executives and firms in Carlsbad Rosémont Pecos and nearby regions. Oyster Bay hosts U S Senator Platt meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss New York state politics and national guidance.
A report states that the place is occupied by New Gwang with no opposition from Russian forces. No conflicts or resistance are noted in this transfer of control.
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo recount skirmishes near Saimatze Ta Tche Kiao and Mukden road with Japanese and Russian forces. The Japanese assault at Port Arthur remains unconfirmed while Russian naval losses and the Bogatyr incident are noted with cautions on detail.
Judge Bradford grants a preliminary injunction in Edwards Harriman Winslow Pierce suit to halt pro rata distribution of Northern Securities assets. The case centers on whether Harriman and Pierce retain title to Northern Pacific stock valued around 7.9 million dollars versus distribution to Northern Pacific and Great Northern stockholders.
Chicago July 15 At a Merchants Club banquet Paul Morton declares the navy safeguards American commerce and national interests. He argues a strong fleet protects sea lanes vital to trade and industry amid rising international tensions.
Steubenville July 15 Timb erlake nominated by the Democrats for congressman from the Sixth district has sent a letter to the committee declining the nomination. He says he will not support Parker whom he believes is backed by the trusts.
Former Milwaukee County Supervisor Joseph Schunk pleaded guilty to two indictments charging bribery in awarding county contracts. He was sentenced to pay a $1000 fine plus costs or serve one year in prison, which he paid. Schunk left Milwaukee months ago and has since worked for a Colorado mining and milling company.
Cattle and sheep prices listed by market centers Kansas City Chicago and St Louis dated July 15 show varied steers cows bulls and calves with Western and Texas fed cattle included Cattle ranges include native and southern stockers and feeders bulls and calves with prices noted Sheep ranges cover mutton lambs and range wethers Wool prices in St Louis steady Territory and western wool quotes wide from 14 to 21 cents per pound for various grades.
Baltimore July 15 The Johns Hopkins University Hospital faculty outlined a systematic plan to combat tuberculosis. A $20,000 grant from Henry Phipps of Pittsburgh funds a dispensary and maintenance, with guinea pigs kept for in vitro inoculation in the new facilities.
A public reception at the Mexican national pavilion during the World's Fair in St Louis honors the re election of Porfiero Diaz as president of the Mexican republic. The event underscores Diaz's continued leadership amid international attention at the fair.
Chicago July 15 The B and O elevator in South Chicago with a quantity of grain burned early this morning. Losses totaled 350000 dollars with fifty freight cars destroyed and fire spreading to nearby cars. Railroad company losses reached about 35000 dollars.
In Butte Mont on July 15 Willie Fitzgerald and Jimmy Gardner prepare for a twenty round boxing match at a local club. Both have trained hard and weigh 137 pounds at the official weigh in this afternoon indicating peak condition.
London counsel grants permission for the interment of Paul Kruger to take place in the Transvaal. The decision, announced July 15, unlocks the burial location for the former South African president.
Speaker Joseph G Cannon announces plans to speak in Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana this fall as part of the campaign. He will tour leading party events and rally support across the three states.
The Bowen Joyce Company retires from merchandising in Pecos Texas after years in business. The Pecos Mercantile Company opens with $100 000 capital and a nine member board led by W D Cowan as president and John R Joyce as vice president. Geo F Pennebaker serves as secretary treasurer and general manager. Stockholders include W Johnson and other Pecos Valley leaders.
The first $500,000 payment on the $4.6 million government loan to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company was deposited in the St Louis sub treasury today.
Albert Ewald of Russell Iowa, in the city a week, will return this fall to settle in the Valley. He has bought land near Artesia for farming and will develop it after leaving mercantile work.
Quince Cummins has been busy adding new machinery at Ros Well Bottling Works to boost production capacity and efficiency. The upgrades target increased output and smoother operation within the local beverage facility.
Mr. Chrisman an 89 year old resident arrives from the mountains and plans to depart in a few days to visit the World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Miss Lillian McCain returns from a pleasant visit to Mineral Wells and other places in Texas. she enjoyed time with friends during the trip.
In St Louis on July 15 William Ellis a checker and Charles P Stiller an inspector in the concessions department at the World's Fair were held for over a day in hopes of learning details of a supposed plot to rob the Exposition company. Norris B Gregg director said the men had no information and were released.
A fine boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Denning this morning at 10 o clock, and Mr. Denning is the happiest man in the City.
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