03 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
1
A Birthday celebration marks the unveiling of a monument to Davis, described as the leader of the Lost Cause, in Richmond. The ceremony honors Davis on his birthday with civic recognition and public interest.
Reports from Texas Louisiana Alabama and Virginia describe Confederate Memorial Day events in Richmond New Orleans and other locales with ceremonies and unveiling of a Jefferson Davis statue Mrs. J A Hayes and her descendants took part in the Richmond statue unveiling. The piece also covers agriculture notes on peach trees including fertilization pruning and care for 1908 crops. Mephisto's Son shown at Majestic for 10 cents.
Texas Station discusses peach tree injuries from a mild winter and dry weather. The bulletin urges a treatment plan to restore vigor, protect future buds, and save trees, noting many trees already dead or dying without intervention. The analysis cites Jacksonville and Troupe Station findings and emphasizes no sudden freeze caused the disaster.
The Louisville Courier Journal rebuts a Republican claim that German cotton mill workers earn far less than American workers. It argues tariffs do not raise real wages and notes foreign labor imports limit domestic wage gains while prices rise. The piece cites Bryan's Commoner on high European wages under free trade and low wages under protection.
Public notice from The Superior Refinery Co self described as Independent Refineries. A tank wagon marked Independent tours Roswell streets daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. seeking consumer support to “hit the Standard Oil Trust a solar plexus blow” by purchasing goods. Phone 412 listed for contact.
The board of pharmacy list shows Warren R. Cobean of Roswell Cc E Branstetter of Hagerman H L Hardy of Carlsbad P D Reynolds of La Lande Cc E Mann of Artesia J Diefenbach of San Antonio F A Butt of Clayton R R Edwards of Portales as successful after the recent meeting in this city.
Roswell editor publishes Col Parker Earle's letter praising Governor Hagerman's stand against President Roosevelt in a heated Roosevelt Hagerman correspondence. The piece frames Earle's view as a defense of clean government amid graft accusations, labeling the outcome as DAVID HATH SLAIN GOLIATH and noting public reaction.
In June McClure's C P Connolly recounts F Augustus Heinze’s bid to drive Amalgamated out of Montana. The account details legal battles and violent mine battles at Michael Davitt with Rarus and Pennsylvania crews using steam water and lime to attack each other. A Pennsylvanian miner is injured as blasts and floods repel the invaders. An interview from Raton Range notes progress on a Santa Fe line with two shafts finished and labor scarce.
T. T. Kelley, former Kansas state treasurer, now with Santry Sharp Construction of Topeka, Kansas, leads the tunneling contract as progress advances on the new tunnel excavation.
Booneville Mo June 3 jury trial to begin in the Cumberland Presbyterian and Presbyterian church merger case a test suit over the validity of the union and church property. The case moved from Warrensburg Johnson County on change of venue due to illness of Judge Caldwell of West Point Tenn.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals affirms four year prison terms and fines totaling 575000 for Greene and Gaynor in a Savannah harbor government contract case. Judges Shelby McCormick render the opinion with Pardee dissenting. The report also notes two bank wrecking defendants Imboden and Hill face full sentences unless pardons act.
A morning blaze at the Newark Turnverein Hall on 188 William Street cost three lives. Joseph Hoeneke and his wife perished in the flames as a strong wind fanned the fire and allowed it to spread rapidly, causing extensive property damage.
An elderly businessman recounts keeping apples with his cigars in a desk drawer. He notes the apples add moisture and impart a distinct flavor, preventing dryness or excess moisture in the cigars. He claims the practice began by accident and others report varied fruit results.
A former Wisconsin man recounts in Albuquerque Journal an interview about Stephenson's election as U S senator. He cites a prominent railroad official claiming railroads now trust the people for a square deal and have stopped spending on lobbyists, noting public disapproval checks unfair measures.
The jury in First National Bank of Atchison Kansas v J P White returned a verdict for the defendant on a six thousand dollar claim. The Gil bert v Brecksmith suit on casing under contract is out. Des Moines Home Savings Bank v K S Wo o ruff et al seeks a jury.
Philadelphia June 3 Captain Edwin Pendleton assumed commandant duties at the League Island Navy Yard succeeding Admiral Tilley who died in March. Pendleton was recently in command of the battleship Missouri and takes over the post today.
In the House of Commons Premier Campbell Bannerman declared the government will drop the Irish bill after the Nationalists at Dublin rejected it.
Captain Koek, head of the Finnish Red Guard, has arrived in New York amid a price on his head. He vows to continue the liberation effort for Finland and predicts uprisings more grave than in the past to confront the Russian government.
Notice states from June 1 1907 the undersigned have no interest in any business at the location about 1 miles east of Roswell known as Hinkle Town. Swillmore Md. Ladies' Garment Workers. The Ladies' Garment Workers of America convention today with delegates present from centers of the garment industry. The Majestic installs a new moving picture machine for tonight's show. Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society holds a social tonight at J M Peacock residence with Irish potato as admission. Miss Mary Greenlee left for St Louis to study music accompanying Miss Crosland to Mayfield Ky.
Oil and gasoline offered by The Superior Refinery Co under the Independent Oil Refineries banner. Call Phone 412 to request a wagon delivery and be convinced by high grade products.
Local forecast from Roswell New Mexico reports a high of 80 degrees and a low of 60 with a mean of 75. Precipitation 0.9 inches, wind from the west at 8 mph, clear conditions. Forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change.
London dispatch reports the American fleet is mobilizing amid rising tensions with China. The notice suggests possible naval action and heightened readiness, signaling a looming direct confrontation risk between the two powers.
A Shanghai dispatch reports the American Pacific squadron ordered to concentrate over possible disturbances in southern China. Swatow remains quiet though refugees and missionaries arrive. Rebels prohibit looting. few foreigners disturbed. Chang Chow and Siow Ho unsettled. Tokyo notes unease over future US Japan relations due to federal-state tensions and labor disputes.
The Haywood jury was completed and sworn in today in Boise Idaho. Members include Thomas B. Gess Finley McBean Samuel D. Gilman Daniel Clark George Powell O V Sebern H F Messecar Lee Scrivener J A Robertson Levi Smith A P Burns Samuel F Russell. William D Haywood is reported well and resumed trial preparations after a night rest. The Schmitz extortion trial in San Francisco opens its third week with eight jurors in the box.
From Quarlsbad Sun the jail doors have been open for two weeks with no prisoners confined, a notable event for Eddy County taxpayers. It raises questions about crime rates or careful justice management as offenders may be fined instead of imprisonment.
Elida News reports the cement plant is near ready with one car of machinery and other materials arriving recently. Superintendent McNaught expresses optimism as machinery is installed and production is expected to supply Flida with cement from its own plant.
Carlsbad celebrates with a substantial advertising push that backs a major Southwest event. Organizers, described as business minded, expect wide cooperation from Carlsbad and Pecos Valley towns, and anticipate the celebration will be the greatest yet in the region.
The Farwell Times notes the Roosevelt County Telephone Co is constructing a ten circuit toll line to the new town of Clovis. The paper lauds the telephone for saving trips and waiting for trains, advising to call central to confirm before starting.
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