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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1906
Page
1
About 25 Elks and accompanying ladies arrive in Denver for the annual reunion. The first End Lodge business session is held, a broadened constitution and a new ritual are planned, and a resolution condemning the Elk head as the negro order badge is proposed. Ladies plan a charity event next Tuesday to fund St Mary’s hospital.
In Denver on July 17 Special Police Henry Allen Barr was shot while trying to arrest two men believed to be robbers at a chili parlor. Barr, mortally wounded, fired five times. a pursuit bicycle escapee was thought wounded. Patrolman Patrick Kennedy then killed 14 year old Frank Moody, suspected in Barr's confrontation.
The July 17 session in Cleveland adjourned with witnesses excused, signaling the end of the grand jury investigation into the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad and Standard Oil Co relationships. The panel will soon begin weighing submitted testimony.
Charles Taggart defends his role as president of the French Lick Springs Hotel Company in a signed statement addressing criticisms aimed at the Democratic National Committee chairmanship. He details the conditions of his involvement and affirms his commitment to the party.
Houston July 17 two men died and three others were seriously hurt when oil trains collided near Planterville on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. The dead are Engineer Charles Zeecornist and Fireman Griffen. One train was a double-header and three engines were demolished. Engineer James Lake was unhurt but later bit by a poisonous strike while seeking water and is now in critical condition.
Chicago July 17 The Evening Journal reports New York Central offered about 18 million dollars for the Southern Indiana and Chicago Southern lines owned by former Chicago National Bank president John R Walsh. Walsh denies receiving any such offer.
The Socialist Interparliamentary congress opened in London on July 17. Reporters were expelled by the delegates fearful that detailed coverage might alert their governments. The gathering aims to unify Socialist actions across different parliaments.
Beattyville Ky July 17 The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after 72 minutes in the Hargis Callanan murder case. The trial was described as a fierce, prolonged battle in Kentucky court over the death of J. B. Marcum.
Boston July 17 wool market shows a better tone as new wools are firmly held. Merchants say current prices are the lowest they will obtain for the next few months.
A Wellington area meat slaughtering house inspected by the state board of health was found filthy. Dr. J. S. Crumble directed county commissioners statewide to inspect slaughter houses and allow five days for cleaning if unsanitary. The directive also covers packing houses in Kansas City Kansas.
Treasury officials report the investigation into Major Geo A Bartlett former treasury disbursing officer shows a shortage around 23000 dollars. About 14000 dollars were allegedly paid out on fraudulent vouchers from James Boyd a Marine Hospital Service clerk who was arrested last September and is jailed awaiting trial.
A fragmentary excerpt depicts a tirade about cussing and newspaper bans, noting Santa Fe New Mexican constraints and its roast of the Albuquerque Fakir Journal and other so called yellow dog papers. The item frames the editorials as a lexicon of denunciation.
Circuit Attorney Sanger filed suit against Polar Wave Ice and Fuel Co. and Merchants Ice and Coal Co. claiming a price fixing conspiracy. The complaint seeks 7140,?1,400 in fines for 714 days of alleged agreement and aims to void the companies' charters.
The floating dry dock Dewey, after a global voyage to the Philippines, is anchored off Riviera Point at Olangopo naval station in 65 feet of water, allowing safe access for vessels.
The July 17 report from New York states a jurisdiction question will move the investigation of the oil trust to New York. Officials consider where the case should be heard and how proceedings will proceed in the transfer.
Expert piano tuning and repair for pianos or organs. Re-polishing and repairs available with easy payments. P. V. Music Co. advertises significant reductions and flexible terms for piano work.
Teheran July 17 imperial order creates a new ministry of justice aimed at quelling discontent. Bazaars reopen, troops withdraw, priests depart the great mosque and move six miles from the city.
Roswell lodge of Red Men plans a buck smoker tomorrow night at their Gaulffeur block home. The event preps for the public installation of officers at the last meeting of the month, which will be a notable ceremony open to all attendees.
Local Roswell report shows a max temperature of 89 degrees and a 62 degree low with a mean of 75. Precipitation measured at 1.26 inches. Wind from the southwest at 4 miles per hour. Skies partly cloudy. Forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with local showers and warmer temperatures on Wednesday.
A distinct earthquake shock shook El Paso Texas at 11 10 this morning. Buildings rocked and swayed and many residents fled to the streets. No damage reported.
Kansas City July 17 cattle receipts 13 000 market steady with native steers 4 00 6 00 southern steers 3 00 5 00 among others calves 2 50 6 00 western fed steers 3 75 5 75 sheep receipts 6 000 market steady muttons 5 00 6 25 lambs 6 00 8 00 range wethers 5 25 6 50 fed ewes 4 50 5 60 St Louis wool steady unchanged.
Berlin officials propose an international exposition in 1912 that would surpass all prior exhibitions. The Herald correspondent reports the highest authority confirms the plan for the event to be held in Berlin.
Detroit July 17 Christopher Spindleman convicted of killing his wife hanged himself in jail using a shoe lace.
Chicago on July 17 saw food manufacturers from across the United States meet to discuss food laws in general and the recently enacted pure food bill from Congress.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports Governor Hagerman is installed in a remodeled Lincoln Avenue residence, moving from the Palace Hotel to entertain his parents Mr and Mrs J J Hagerman during their visit. The house is modern with Harmonious papering and a notable study and library, a bluegrass sod to be sown in the yard.
Newspaperdom notes a historic ad claiming a good newspaper man distinguishes news from a damage suit, and that journalists need not apply. The line reflects a bygone industry distinction between reporting and editorial framing.
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