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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1909

Page

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Bloody excesses in streets of Barcelona

Dispatches detail violent demonstrations in Barcelona and Paris amid revolts, with monks beaten, nuns driven from burning convents, and priests slain. Troops and authorities struggle as riots spread through Catalonia, with Barcelona reporting 8,400 troops mobilized and rioters dispersed.

France Paris Republic Bse Polis Revolutionary Committee Barcelona Madrid Spain Catalonia Sebastian Elona Morocco Malaga Pacis Corre Melilla Ros “Brigade

Arculato Lopez Arrested by Deputy U.S. Officer

Arculato Lopez, a native, was taken into custody today by a deputy U.S. officer. The brief arrest record notes no further details on charges or destination.

Arculato Lopez Archulato Lopez U. S

Parsons and Son Return from Amarillo Auto Trip

Dr C L Parsons and son Roy with Mrs Parsons started for Minneapolis from Roswell a week ago last Tuesday. Roads were in terrible condition forcing an early return. Mrs Parsons rode by train to Minneapolis while the others continued to Amarillo for auto show and races then returned via Clovis and Sunnyside. The trip was enjoyed despite not achieving its goal.

Band concert tonight on Main Street

A band concert is scheduled for this evening on Main Street with a follow up tomorrow afternoon in the courthouse plaza. Local residents are invited to attend.

Main Street Court House Plaza

Hunt season opens with August first date

The piece notes the love season opening August 1 with many hunting parties planned on Monday, while nobody will go tomorrow.

Independence Day Observed Quietly Across Switzerland

Switzerland begins its Independence Day observance for August 1, 1291 with brief solemnities today and religious services tomorrow. Bells toll in church towers as bonfires light the night on hillsides, amid reflections on ancestral virtues and national unity.

Geneva Switzerland Confederation

Photo Card Offer at Ingersoll Stationery & Art

A local ad invites customers to obtain their own picture on a post card in five minutes at Ingersoll Book Stationery & Art Co. The shop indicates a photographer is available all day on Sunday in August.

Ingersoll Book, Stationery & Art Co

Wreck on Milwaukee Road injures score at Cambridge

Des Moines Iowa July 31 The east bound Limited on the Milwaukee Road was wrecked by a broken rail at Cambridge this morning while running sixty miles an hour. A score were hurt none fatally.

Des Moines Iowa Milwaukee Road Cambridge

Opening of Pine Lodge Announces Early August Opening

Pine Lodge will be ready to receive guests on August 1. For rates and transportation contact P. O. Poulson or Meek N. M., or call B. F. Harlow at the Register-Tribune office. No tubercular patients allowed. The opening ball is postponed a few days due to the month’s rush.

Pine Lodge P. O. Poulson Meek N. M B. F. Harlow Register-Tribune

Electrical war engine claimed to paralyze enemy machines

A London cable report says an American officer at Fort Omaha has invented an electrical weapon that could disable warships airships and artillery by projecting a powerful energy beam. The device supposedly stops engines nullifies dynamos and could even trigger magazine explosions. Range is described as hundreds of yards and the invention would be the property of the U.S. government.

Chicago London United States Fort Omaha

Vernon H. Brown retires as head of Conrad Steamship Line

Vernon H. Brown, head of the Conrad Steamship Line for nearly twenty nine years, retires today in New York. Charles P. Sumner of Boston becomes his successor as New York manager. Brown, a native American raised in Boston, formed Vernon H. Brown & Son before steam replaced sail and later founded Vernon H. Brown & Company. He is past 70 but remains active in other business interests.

New York Vernon H. Brown Conrad Steamship Line Charles P. Sumner Boston Brown Home Office Mr . Brown Mr. Brown

Opposition seethes as tariff bill faces votes

Washington reports hint at House and Senate opposition to the conference tariff bill. Republicans split over free hides and tobacco taxes while Southern Democrats object to cot ton bagging duties. Leaders claim enough votes exist to pass the measure despite protests.

Washington Senate House Dalzell Pennsylvania Clark White House

Amur River Opens to International Trade

July 31 report states the Amur river is opened to international trade after the Sungari river, enabling new shipping routes and commercial access across the border.

Oven Amur Amur Sungari

Plumbing and steam fitting by Mitch ell and Lecroy

Plumbing and steam fitting services offered by Mitch Ell and Lecroy on East 2nd Street. Call for various plumbing jobs and installations.

Mitchell & Lecroy East 2Nd

Fire Devours Quarter of Osaka Amid Western News Warnings

A blaze in Osaka, Japan, rages for eighteen hours destroying a fifth of the city including Buddhist temples. A gale, drought, and failing water supply hampered fire crews who faced exhaustion. casualties were reported as several killed and many wounded as thousands of buildings burned. Osaka, one of Japan’s three imperial cities, has about 750000 residents.

Osaka Japan

Railway Official Retires From Pennsylvania System

Philadelphia July 31 Captain John P Green retires after forty years with the Pennsylvania Railroad as first vice president He will receive a pension of 13200 annually The directors praise his mastery of finance his knowledge of the company and his role in rate regulation debates and railroad policy developments

Philadelphia John P. Green The Pennsylvania Road

Notice of relocation for hair dressing par lors

Notice states moved business to 120 South Main from former location. Recipient Mrs J G Bogar is identified with address 2912. No further details provided.

S. Main J. G. Bogar

Wright Brothers speed test yields 42.5 mph average

Washington reports the official timers place Orville Wright's return from Alexandria to Ft Myers at 47.4 mph and the reverse at 37.7 mph for an average of 42.5 mph. The Wrights earn 30000 dollars for the aeroplane with a 5000 dollar bonus for meeting speed tests. Wilbur Wright will train a Signal Corps unit in operating the machine.

Washington Orville Wright Alexandria Ft. Myers Ft.Myers Wrights Wilbur Wright Signal Corps

Low July deaths in Roswell cemetery reported

Hiram Strait the South Side Cemetery sexton notes only eight burials in July the lowest rate since he took charge. He recalls a five burying month earlier and an average near fifteen with last month unusually high at twenty one.

Hiram Strait South Side Roswell

Earthquake Devastates Acapulco City

A Acapulco report says the city’s lower half is destroyed by the quake with many casualties. The cathedral is condemned, water mains broken, and communications cut. A tidal wave accompanied the disaster amid prior public health crises.

Mexico City Acapulco National Bank Mexico

Wool Market Report Steady for July 31

In St. Louis on July 31 the wool market shows no change across categories. Territory and western mediums bring 23 to 27 cents, fine mediums 21 to 24 cents, and fine 12 to 18 cents.

St. Louis

Souvenir of Roswell Offers Affordable 20-View Cards

A local souvenir from Roswell markets a set of 20 views described as a work of art. Offered at 35 cents, the collection is presented as a cheaper alternative to postal cards and is available for inspection.

Roswell

A Copper Was Mightier Than the Heavenly Angel

In Chicago on July 31 William Haskell a colored preacher buried himself up to his neck behind his house. He covered the grave with a white mantel and lit seven candles while a large crowd watched. He claimed a promise to an angel to stay buried seven days. The officer threatened to hose him if he did not rise, and Haskell eventually dug himself out complaining of religious liberty in the country.

Chicago William Haskell Haskell

Four Ocean to Ocean Highways Planned by League

Chicago July 31 The International League of Highway Improvement has projected four public highways from the Atlantic to the Pacific. A bill is prepared to implement the plan and authorize construction across the United States.

Chicago International League of Highway Improvement Atlantic Pacific

Special Bargains This Week From Local Brokers and Notary

An 80 acre improved orchard and farm offered for slightly more than the value of improvements. A $3,000 house with lot priced at 2750. 100 suburban lots available from 100 upward. Listings appear under Bureau of Information and Real Estate Brokers notice with notary and labor agency references. Parsons is cited as knowing details.

Bureau OF Information & 3 Real Estate Brokers Labor Agency Notary

Taft Promise Boosts 24 Foot Highway Plan

Congress to study U S road system with a federal survey and a national highways commission. Proposed highways would be 24 feet wide. President Taft is said to back the project.

Congress National Commission On Highways Taft

Kansas City Stock Market July 31 Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices

Kansas City Mo July 31 cattle receipts 1000 including 700 southern steers prices 4.25 to 7.25 southern steers 3.50 to 5.25 native cows and heifers 2.25 to 5.25 stockers and feeders 3.25 to 5.25 bulls 2.80 to 4.50 calves 3.70 to 7.00 western steers 4.00 to 6.00 western cows 2.75 to 4.50 hog receipts 2000 market five cents higher bulk sales 7.40 to 7.70 heavy 7.60 to 7.76 packers on butchers 7.45 to 7.70 light 7.25 to 7.55 pigs 6.50 to 7.25 sheep receipts 500 market steady muttons 4.00 to 7.75 lambs 5.50 to 7.25 range wethers 3.75 to 5.25 range ewes 3.25 to 5.00.

Kansas City

Baseball Tournament at Albuquerque Fair Declares Rules

Local notice outlines a regional baseball tournament at the Albuquerque fair with teams from Arizona New Mexico El Paso Texas and Trinidad Colorado. Eligibility requires players to have resided in the district for 60 days before October 11 1909 and club managers to verify. The organizing body sets schedules chooses umpires and enforces National League rules with a October 4 1909 entry deadline.

Arizona New Mexico el Paso Texas Trinidad, Colo

Tournament Bid Due By October 16 1909

The tournament must be furnished to the management by 9 00 oclock Monday morning October 16 1909. M E Hickey Supt.

M. E. Hickey

Notices to Remove Fences Around Government Land

Deputy U S marshal J H Smith from Albuquerque serves notices to eleven men to remove fences around government land and to refrain from replacing them. The named individuals include C L Ballard Ballard Land Cattle Co Martin V Corn Lynch Martin John Finley J L Hyde A R Forsyth G W Armstrong T R Rice J A Cottingham and Lute Beach Monument. Three suits filed in the land office require show cause or face fines.

J. H. Smith U. S. Marshal Albuquerque C. L. Ballard Ballard Land &Cattle Co Martin V. Corn Lynch & Martin John Finley J. L. Hyde A. R. Forsyth G. W. Armstrong T. R. Rice J. A. Cottingham Lute Beach Monument Land Office

Classifieds Invite Buyers and Sellers to Record

If you have something to sell or trade or wish to buy contact the Record with details of item condition, price, and contact method for publication. Include clear description and any terms of sale to reach potential buyers.

Minor Johnson Returns From LE Ranch To Town

Minor Johnson, employed over a year at the LE ranch, arrives back in town to resume living there and remains in the community.

Minor Johnson LE Ranch

Count L Mancini Returns After Weeklong Illness

Count L Martini Mancini is able to be out again after a week's illness of grip, returning to daily duties.

Count L. Martini-Mancini

Water rent due August notice to pay by fifth

Water rent is due in August and must be paid on or before the fifth. If water is shut off for non payment a $1 fee applies to restore service. Citizens are advised to govern themselves accordingly. J W Bennett, Supt. Also noted, Mr and Mrs E A Card of Anthony Kansas left by auto for Torrance after a short Roswell visit.

E. A. Card Anthony Kansas Torrance Roswell

Local visitors report from Clo Vis and California trip

J. W. Peeler came from Clo vis for a business visit. John Cazier, son of T. F. Cazier, returned with his parents from a trip to California. He has been sane six months traveling through Texas and Oklahoma.

John Cazier T. F. Cazier California Texas Oklahoma

Loan Offer for Irrigated Farms by Herbst

ZJ B Herbst financial agent invites long term loans of 500000 on irrigated farms with annual interest payments and the privilege to pay off the loan before due. Address 303 North Main opposite the post office.

ZJ. B. Herbst N. Main Opp P. O

Santa Fe Plans Million Dollar Upgrade From Texico To Roswell

A prominent citizen, citing an official, reports the Santa Fe railroad will spend about one million dollars to improve the Texico to Roswell route. The project would include a fine roadbed and the best rolling stock.

The Santa Fe Texico Roswell

Why Suffer No More with Chiropractic Cure

An advertisement for C. Q. Ray, chiropractor at 207 N Penn Ave, urges readers to seek treatment for female troubles and chronic diseases. It promises health restoration through chiropractic care and provides a contact phone number 39.

Nature C. Q. Ray N. Penn. Ave

Roswell Weather Forecast and Conditions July 31

U S Weather Bureau report from Roswell New Mexico notes 6 00 a m observation with max 92 and min 63 average 78, trace precipitation and light north wind. Forecast calls for generally fair tonight and Sunday with no significant weather events noted and temperature comparisons to prior years included.

U. S. Weather Bureau Roswell N. M

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marshal J. H. Smith A. J. Nisbet Judge Nisbet DR. Parsons and Son Amarillo Utopia Conrad Head Pan Vera Cruz Hidalgotitlan Pecos Valley Drug CO North Main Parsons, Son & Co Parsons Albuquerque Fair J. W. Bennett J. W. Peeler Clovis
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