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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
1
Two states report rising cases of yellow fever in smaller towns sparking urgent public health responses. Health officials mobilize clinics, mosquito control, and vaccination drives as residents express concern over outbreaks and containment measures. Local leaders urge calm while coordinating with state agencies.
Louisiana and Mississippi towns rush to revive 1897 style quarantines as New Orleans braces for freight restrictions. Governor Vardaman returns from Gulf coast amid quar antine tensions. militia may be mobilized to enforce lines. Reports of yellow fever false alarms, ship quarantines, and detentions in New York and Colon. Los Angeles plans a new 250 mile water project from Owens Lake for unlimited future supply.
Elks Lodge conducted its annual election and installation ceremony last night, affirming new officers and board members amid a formal event attended by members and guests. The gathering highlighted community service plans and lodge activities for the coming year.
A town banquet ends with Mayor Hinkle chosen amid festive decorations of Japanese lanterns on two porches and the lawn. A large pavilion hosts dancing led by the hostess, while a string orchestra and card tables offer entertainment. High Five wins at the tables. Mrs. McCourt of El Paso gains stationery and Mr. Niles of Carrizozo wins first prize, a copy of The Prodigal Son, as guests enjoy a grand late supper before dawn.
A brief item notes contest or focus involving Iron Mountain and the routes between Little Rock and Fort Smith. The report highlights two parallel interests or actions centered on Arkansas transportation or rail matters. panel
Roswell's Banquet honored the installation of Roswell Lodge No. 969 B P O Elks with a grand dinner at the Grand Central Hotel. Officers elected included J. F. Hinkle Exalted Ruler and W. C. Reid Leading Knight, with elaborate floral decor and a toast session ending in Auld Lang Syne amid a bustling crowd.
Lisbon note reports a large Scandinavian day gathering at the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland with Swedes and Norwegians mingling despite political tensions. Sheriff Charles M. Fee of Lafayette County Pa. travels to Carlsbad to extradite James H. Pope for an $8000 Adams Express theft in New Salem Pa. Pope formerly lived in Roswell and burned caterpillars for a living.
The New York Times confirms a major street car building firms combination with capital of 54,500,000 dollars. Edward Harrison Powers to be president and his banking house will manage a syndicate to float the stock in New York on July 29.
Romanian authorities in Kustenji uncover a plot to kill the Sultan of Turkey. Homes searched reveal revolvers rifles cartridges and compromising documents. Turkish steamer at Kustenji found with concealed rifles in its hold.
Washington July 28 George T Moore physiologist and algologist in the department of agriculture tendered his resignation to Secretary Wilson and it was accepted The action follows a department hearing where two agricultural publication representatives alleged Moore’s wife held stock in a soil inoculation culture company and Moore directed farmers questions for culture supplies while handling bulletins on enrichment of farms
Quino Warranto actions filed in Missouri Supreme Court seek to annul the Delmar Jockey Club charter and confiscate its property for state use. Judge Marshall ordered the club to appear on October 10 to show cause why the charter should not be annulled and the property seized. The petition cites misuse of the franchise since a new pool selling and bookmaking ban took effect.
The Russian press grows warlike as the peace conference nears and the government resists humiliating terms even if the war continues. Taft Given a Sendoff Sec Taft and party depart for Kyoto amid enthusiastic court and mercantile reception.
A large dancing party was held Tuesday evening July 16 at the home of Mrs. Lydia Goodin-Ellis, six miles east of Oscuro. News reached Roswell late due to high water. Ninety guests enjoyed a splendid evening with ample entertainment and lavish floral decor.
W L Robertson of Austin Texas has purchased the Alamo restaurant from Dudley for 1500 dollars. He plans to renovate and improve the premises and introduce a new management and meals approach. He aims to run a first rate establishment and seeks a large share of the local dining trade.
Walton's Studio announces new classes showcasing the very latest in artistic work. Call to inspect the freshly offered pieces and explore current styles and techniques by appointment.
The Newfoundland sealing steamer Neptune, chartered by the Dominion government, sailed today from Halifax with coal and relief supplies for the Canadian expedition stranded last year on the Arctic. Neptune heads for Cape Ch edley near Hudson Strait and will land supplies while a small mounted police force proceeds to relieve coast guards on Hudson Bay.
Berlin July 29 reports to the foreign office say the South Cameroon Company traders and guards clashed with French Senegalese soldiers on the Congo frontier over whether a territory was French or German. Three Germans were killed four captured and one French Senegalese sergeant was killed. The foreign office seeks clarification from the Cameroon government and both nations will be informed to prevent future incidents. Germany will protect its colonists but no serious outcome is anticipated.
Judge Pope dismisses Roswell National Bank suit vs J. J. Gils & Co. after settlement with F. E. Dandurand. Bank received satisfactory terms. Shortly after, W. W. Gatewood, counsel for John W. Farwell, filed another suit against the Guts company et al claimed further action.
R W Hand of Stilwell Oklahoma reports a member of the C C Slaughter party fell from his horse while bear hunting during a mountain camping trip. The man was severely injured but did not die. his name was not remembered.
About twenty artesian well owners met at the courthouse this afternoon to organize opposition to the five dollar tax on wells. Dr E H Skip with was chairman and Geo M Slaughter secretary. The secretary will correspond with valley owners and report at a meeting next Saturday at 1 PM.
Lake Geneva Wis July 29 The first annual boys conference of the Western associations of the Y M C A opened here today and will continue until mid next week Y M C A officers and prominent workers from Illinois Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota and other states attend The program includes many interesting features.
New York reports Mayor McClellan ends duties at noon and departs for a five week vacation in interior Canada. He plans roughing it with hunting and fishing as he suspends city leadership during absence.
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