30 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1904
Page
1
The notice advertises an event on August 1 at Gits New Store in Roswell New Mexico. It urges attendance with emphasis on the ongoing strike and its progression.
The article reports on the butchers strike with Donnelly saying it is highly probable they will seek President Roosevelt's intervention to end the dispute. Roosevelt watches developments from Oyster Bay as police disperse riotous strikers in St Joseph, while union officials begin distributing commissary tickets. Also noted are notes on Democratic Leader John Sharp Williams' 50th birthday and a rural letter carriers convention in Ithaca New York.
Reports unanimously describe the fall of Port Arthur as a decisive setback for the city. Details emphasize strategic collapse and ensuing political and social disruption impacting residents and authorities. The narrative portrays a critical turning point with lasting regional consequences.
Reports from Hai Cheng describe three days and nights of fierce land and sea combat tied to the Russian Vladivostock squadron’s movements toward Port Arthur. Tokyo notes five Japanese officers killed and dozens wounded as martial law preparations proceed amid ongoing artillery fire. Chicago source says a resolution seeks Roosevelt guidance to prosecute major packers for price fixing following a nationwide strike.
The First M. E. Church in Roswell lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Sermon at 11 a m Epworth League 7 p m Sermon 840 p m Pastor W M Reade invites all to attend Morning theme Walking in the Light Evening The Glory of Christ vs The Glory of Solomon Special music Morning solo by Mrs I K McLane The Bible School meets at 945 a m Official board meeting at 230 p m Choir rehearsal at 7 p m
Gunfire erupts on opening day as highwaymen kill a man and fatally wound another. Police hunt the assailants while bystanders report the chaotic scene at the city edge near the highway.
Three highwaymen fatally wounded Charles Hays driver and Patrick Campbell paymaster for Puri tan Coal. satchel containing $23 000 taken to pay employees. Separate items note Emrich denied relief by Supreme Court and Charles S Thomas declining to run for governor.
Reports state Canadian Pacific intends to begin a new mail steamer line to Yokohama and Siberia at a cost near eight million dollars. The plan includes a railway extension, new stock issuance, and risk of heavy expense tied to delivery and construction amid a broader military and trade context.
The report describes the Zuni and Cliff Dwellers priests conducting rain dances at the St Louis World Fair. It notes the repeated Snake Dance, medical men, priests, drum beaters, and a full choir performing daily at the Cliff Dwellers Concession with vivid native pageantry.
George Towns, holder of the world title, defeated Dick Tresiddler by seven lengths on the Parramatta Course and won a purse of five thousand dollars. The time was 21 minutes 48 4-5 seconds.
Paris reports that a formal break between France and the Vatican is complete though no official declaration has been issued. The Holy See's reply to France’s note is a courteous assertion that the Pope does not intend to overstep limits.
A minor change in the Bureau of Steam Engineering of the navy department follows the retirement tomorrow of Captain J H Perry. Captain Albert F Dixon will succeed him. Dixon is now on duty at Mare Island navy yard. Perry is seriously ill with malarial fever at his home in Washington.
In Roswell, Francisco Avelar plans to sue Wells Fargo Express Co for 5000 dollars after his child was run over and killed by the company’s wagon last week in Alamogordo.
Strayed dog described as a half blood bull bitch pup white with yellow spots. reward offered for return to owner or to Roswell Wholesale Grocery Co. Contact L D Fort. 29 6t.
New York hosts a major athletic tournament tomorrow under the United Irish-American Societies of New York. World champions Thomas F Kiely and John Flanagan will compete, Kiely defending the all around title and Flanagan challenging his 40 feet 2 inch weight throw record with the 16 pound weight.
New York reports indictments by a federal grand jury adding to the case against the captain of the General Slocum and two steamship inspectors. The charges also name the Knickerbocker Steamboat Co officers.
Washington reports consider President Diaz of Mexico may visit the United States next winter marking a potential first for a Mexican president to travel here. Officials note Diaz previously visited on a honeymoon with his second wife long before becoming president.
Refugees from Port Arthur say the Japanese lost a cruiser and a gunboat Thursday night after striking mines. The claim comes from refugees describing naval losses in the ongoing conflict.
Today's quotations show cattle steady with ranges for good to prime steers from 5.40 to 6.40 dollars, cows 1.50 to 4.35, calves 2.00 to 6.50, and Texas fed steers 3.00 to 5.00. Sheep stay steady with good to choice wedders 3.75 to 4.50 and mixed grades 3.00 to 3.75.
The Land Office will close Saturday afternoons in August and September at 1 p.m. Patrons will govern themselves accordingly.
President Luther Foster of the A. and A. M. College at Mesilla arrived in Roswell last evening and left on the morning train for points north. He seeks Pecos Valley representation for the school and believes he can enroll young women from the city for the coming session. He hasn’t visited Roswell in two years and is impressed by the city’s progress.
The band boys gave one of their two concerts last evening on the court house lawn. A large crowd gathered and the program was thoroughly enjoyed as the boys were heartily cheered.
In St Joseph on July 30 clashes erupted between strikers and non union packing house workers. Charles Getinger a Morris and Company foreman was badly beaten as tensions rose and teamsters were pressured to return to the stables.
Wool remains steady and unchanged as reports travel from St Louis Missouri dated July 30. A large extra baggage car is placed on the Pecos Valley lines from this city north to serve the fruit season. J H Mullis of Pecos Valley Lumber Co. returned from Dexter while Charles Shepherd of Joyce Pruit Co. came back from Artesia. Contractor S P Denning departed for northern points.
Classified notice calling for two first class dining room girls with application to Grand Central.
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