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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
1
Riot figures say 30 hurt as Pennsylvania state constabulary intervene at Pressed Steel Car works in McKees Rock early today. Officers halted violence. several rioters fled. Three strikers seriously hurt as crowd clashes with police. details still unfolding.
A fire alarm sounded at 9 30 in the evening reporting a blaze in an out house near Second Street Virginia Avenue. Firefighters arrived within a block of the fire house and extinguished it with extinguishers. The fire is believed started by a careless match. The name was saved due to proximity to nearby structures.
Dr. W C Alexander writes friends from Colorado Springs about his sick son William and the boy's improving condition. He notes Mrs. Alexander has broken down under the long strain and mentions the family’s current status and limitations on aid.
The death notice expresses deep sorrow from friends in Roswell at the passing of Dr Alexander and mentions his family and serious illness. The report notes the community’s mourning and honors his memory while conveying the somber tone of a local obituary.
Several hundred Boston suffragettes held a public meeting in the surf at Natasket Beach to avoid park permit rules. Park police, lacking bathing suits, could not restrain the gathering as its speakers carried on above the roar of the sea.
Washington July 15 J J Hill said prosperity will rise to or exceed McKinley era once tariffs are resolved. He reported extensive western travel showed strong activity and fading 1907 depression. He forecast freight cars will be in premium supply and no empties in the country after meeting the President.
Kansas City stock market mixed cattle hog and sheep results show steady to firm cattle through the day with native and southern stock varying from 2.50 to 7.75 per hundred weight. Hog prices move higher with bulk sales around 7.80 to 8.05, heavier hogs near 8.00 to 8.10, and lighter pigs 6.25 to 7.00. Sheep receipts at 3,000 reflect a steady market for mutton lambs and range ewes and wethers between 3.25 and 8.00.
Washington July 15 President Taft keeps firm on a two percent corporation tax amendment in tariff conference talks, despite rumors it might be dropped. Aldrich and Payne report the issue after a night briefing, noting house conferees oppose the measure and the administration may face resistance if the amendment is weakened.
J. C. Carper informs Realty Dealers that the price of his home place will advance from 3150 to 3500 after July 22. The notice records a formal price adjustment and directs dealers to update listings accordingly.
San Francisco reports Ed ward Hays Weston completed a 100 day pledged trek to the coast. Four days behind schedule due to mountain difficulties he remains upbeat saying the walk was great and he could do it again. Postmaster Fisk acknowledges the milestone and New York Postmaster Morgan is noted in the dispatch.
New York July 15 Roosevelt article in Outlook argues against wealth concentration. It supports taxing vast fortunes, denounces multimillionaires built on wrongdoing, and calls for a graded inheritance tax, especially on absentees.
The Tulsa commission form replaced the aldermanic system three months ago with a nonpartisan ticket. Citizens desired a businesslike, economical administration free of partisan politics to restore credit. Previously revenue fell short, requiring bond issues as city warrants depreciated in value.
The city faced heavy debt betting on gambers and warrants at high interest. Tulsa voters approved a Galveston style commission charter with six elected officials. Governor Haskell withheld then endorsed it, leading to February elections where most candidates from a non partisan slate defeated the Democratic ticket.
Inaugurated March 1, the new city leadership faced a $25,000 outstanding current expenses debt, a depleted treasury, and exhausted revenues. To address this, they imposed an occupation tax on venues, levied $100 monthly from refreshment halls, introduced a dog tax of $3 to $5 per animal, and instituted a poll tax collection, while aiming to avoid new debt.
Tulsa officials tout debt elimination and efficient services under the commission plan. The mayor and four commissioners, each with defined departments, claim rapid municipal improvements, steady budgeting, and broad public access to department reports. Enemies turned supporters praise ongoing modernization and predict wider adoption in Oklahoma cities.
Eleven of twelve jurors were seated by noon as the Wells murder case entered a new venire at 3 30 pm with hopes a twelfth juror acceptable to both sides would be found. The territory holds six challenges and the defense twelve with nine used by venire noon. Jurors named include Edgar Harrall Kenna A G Mills Ha german B H Wixom Hagerman A Durand Dexter W E King Will R Burek Hagerman Roy Miller Harry Jaffa J C Trout E W Mitchell James Egan Roswell.
Spokane reports a flood of homeseekers applying for farms across Spokane Couer d Alene and Flathead reservations. From twenty to thirty thousand applications. first oath taken at midnight before notaries. Rush doubles local population and strains food and lodging.
The Missouri River reached 35 feet and kept rising. St Louis manufacturers shift stocks to higher ground. Cahokia levees hold but river climbs. Five thousand acres of wheat inundated at Charles, Missouri, where the river spans five miles.
New York July 15 reports a $25,000 purse posted by Jack McGuigan and Harry Edwards for a six round bout between Ketch el and Langford at the American League grounds in Philadelphia scheduled for September.
An old classified style note advertises livery for outings and mountain trips. It lists telephone 183 and credits R. B. Jones at address 743m for inquiries and orders. The terse fragment suggests rental and transport services catering to outdoor enthusiasts.
The Roswell Commercial Club held its annual meeting in the club rooms with the largest turnout in history. E A Cahoon presided in sickness, praising secretary J A Graham for six months of voluntary $75 monthly support, and plans to expand the board to 18 members while pursuing new member recruitment and growth initiatives.
A fragmented notice lists 25 acres for sale and 6 residence lots in Parsons area. Agencies named include Parsons Son & Co and Bureau of Information & Real Estate Brokers. Prices range from $100 to $350 per lot, with notable emphasis on prime city parcels and bargains this week.
London July 15 a wireless report says submarine torpedo boat C 11 sank with sixteen aboard after colliding with an unknown steamship. Submarine C 17 was damaged but its crew escaped unharmed. Later Cll was sunk by the steamer Eddystone near Saisborough lightship. thirteen crew perished, Lieut Brokie and sailor Wallins were saved. Bonaventure and a flotilla of subs were nearby when the collision occurred.
Miss Mary Meeks departed this afternoon by auto for her home in Tularosa after a four week visit with J. W. Conn and his family. She was accompanied by her young nephew, Master Thomas Meek.
Special to The Record from Clovis July 15 reports a Kemp Lumber Yard blaze that destroyed the entire stock and caused an estimated loss of 50,000. Fire started in the office around eleven at night from unknown causes and raged through the yard all night. The new fire department, overwhelmed by the inflammable materials, could not halt the flames. only the yard itself burned while the firemen prevented spread to adjacent buildings. R H Kemp, general manager, traveled to Clovis to assess damage.
Lake Arthur July 15 reports six typhoid fever cases in the town with several deaths and complications. Officials note the outbreak is mild in most patients but calls for thorough cleanup and temporary precautions as a preventive effort. A campaign against flies is also underway.
A pair of gold spectacles is lost near Richardson or Main with a reward offered at this office. A furniture rental ad lists furnished rooms with bath at 600 North Richardson. Notices mention J F McFarland of Lagon NM and J F McDonald heading home after a brief stay, with Roswell Masons praised by Walter Chisum.
S D Ware a graduate of the Washington Lee University Virginia arrived last night and today was issued a temporary license to practice law He will locate at Clo and expects to return tomorrow to that place
Mrs. W. C. Reid entertained a group of lady friends at her Fifth Street home on Washington Avenue yesterday afternoon in honor of her guest Mrs. Geo. T. Reid of Tacoma Washington. Refreshments were served as the social gathering proceeded. Guests included Mesdames Carson Wrylys Harlow Mason W. G. Ham ily Price Rockafellow Hinkle Ririe Burns R. C. Reid J. M. Hervey Pater Earle and W. A. Johnson.
U. S. Weather Bureau local observation at 6:00 a.m. Roswell New Mexico records show a high of 97 and a low of 69 with a mean of 83.0. Wind N at 5 mph and partly cloudy skies. Forecast calls for local showers tonight or Friday with stationary temperatures. Compared to last year’s readings extremes include a max of 86 and min of 64. the 15 year record lists a max of 99 in 1895 and min of 58 in 1894.
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