16 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1906
Page
1
In Peterhof park near the English park and Alexander Palace, a disguised man shot General Kozloff four times at close range. The assassin, captured by Prince Romitoff, claimed allegiance to a social revolutionary group. Trepoff’s photograph was found on him. Kozloff was not political and was married to Count Suvarcin’s daughter.
Registration for lands in the Shoshone and Wind River reservations began today at Shoshone and affiliate towns Leander Thermopolis and Worland. Officials expect about 40 000 people to register for homes. The process runs until July 31 with drawings from August 4 to 15 when the reservation opens. About one million acres are included and 265 000 to 300 000 acres are irrigable.
July 15 in Casiguran province Lieutenant Costello reports a fight with Ladrones led by Pauleton Villa fuerta. Villa fuerta was killed and the provincial treasurer was captured and held awaiting orders. Cholera cases and deaths declined with twelve cases and nine deaths in the last 24 hours.
The item covers William J Bryan advocating publicity for a political reception and a new hearing petition for ex Senator J R Burton. It notes a marriage in Roswell and a Plymouth express inquiry in Salisbury England. Also mentions San Salvador Honduras alliance and railroad liability admission.
The item lists wool market quotes for July and region prices in territory and western medium quality ranges. It also notes valuable town property for sale by A. B. Samford in Hagerman New Mexico with an auction style reference and a final line showing a postal or catalog number 1613.
Oyster Bay N Y July 16 President Roosevelt starts a busy week with decisions on brigade army posts and other matters with Secretary Taft who arrived this morning Taft will travel to Canada for two months rest and his visit signals ongoing administration affairs amid summer deliberations.
Sir Alfred Beit, the South African financier born in Hamburg in 1853, died today in London after a period of ill health. He was reputedly the wealthiest man in London and was once linked to a proposed American gold trust involving prominent financiers. Beit donated to the Red Cross and other causes, including a recent $500,000 gift.
Forty seventh annual Elks session begins in Denver Colorado with minor storm damage to decorations from the weekend rain. Visitors report repairs completed as the gathering opens and express favorable expectations for events.
Baltimore July 16 William Painter famed inventor died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after an operation for an internal disorder. He was 68. The U S patent office granted Painter more than a hundred patents his best known bottle sealing device and the machinery for its manufacture and application.
Four room house for rent with shade and water located three blocks from the court house. Apply 203 South Main. 1614 Cheap railroad tickets. See Ingersoll.
Local report from Roswell New Mexico shows a max temperature of 90 and a min of 66 with a mean of 78. precipitation recorded at .05 inches and light westerly winds. tonight and Tuesday expect local thunder showers and warmer conditions on Tuesday.
A powder mill near Ashland Wisconsin exploded today killing three men and injuring twenty. The deceased are J. L. Pierce superintendent, William Wallace and George Woodsill laborers. A neutralizing plant was totally destroyed. The mill belonged to the Atlantic Dynamite Co with twenty five buildings in the complex.
Clifford Chisum, longtime operator of the largest hog ranch near Roswell, plans a pivot to alfalfa and apples. He is rapidly closing out his herd, shrinking from 6,500 hogs to under 1,000, with most sales expected by winter. The Chisum ranch remains a top operation in the region.
The county preserves a feature that once attracted visitors but warns it will lose the attraction that drew stockraisers to the area. Officials weigh consequences for local tourism and economy amid upcoming plans.
Kansas City market notes report cattle receipts at 11 000 with steady demand. Native steers bring 4.00 to 6.10, southern steers 3.00 to 5.00, cows and heifers 2.00 to 5.50, stockers 2.50 to 4.25, bulls 2.25 to 4.00, calves 2.50 to 6.00, western fed steers 3.75 to 5.75, western cows 2.50 to 4.50. Sweep receipts 4 000. muttons 5.00 to 6.25, lambs 6.00 to 8.00, range wethers 5.25 to 6.25, range ewes 4.75 to 5.50.
Paoli Indiana July 16 Judge Buskirk sustained the demurrer of Tom Taggart and other defendants meaning no receiver will be appointed for the French Lick Springs Hotel this time Attorney General Miller immediately gave notice of appeal to the state supreme court
War Minister Etienne announced Major Alfred Dreyfus’s assignment to the 12th regiment of artillery stationed at Vincennes. The unit is a crack regiment involved in state functions in Paris.
Open letter from Eugene F. Cooper of Dayton to the Roswell Record questions the artesian well supervision and criticizes rumors that hurt homeseekers and real estate interests. He warns that misinformation from officials or inspectors harms the Pecos Valley as settlers arrive.
First Lieut Aubrey Smith of Company B plans to take twelve local militiamen to Austin Texas for an interstate encampment under U S government supervision starting August 3. The encampment will last about two weeks.
A break occurred in the shaft of the drilling machine at the oil well at three o'clock this morning. Repairs will halt work until a replacement part is fitted, likely delaying production for four or five days.
District Court will resume deliberations tomorrow morning at ten o'clock with the taking of testimony in the case Pioneer Ditch Co versus Geo F Blashek. The proceedings continue the following day as witnesses testify.
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