Tornado Sweeps Kentucky India and Illinois
A severe tornado sweeps through Kentucky, India and Illinois causing many deaths. Emergency responders report extensive damage across multiple counties and are mobilizing aid and search efforts.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
1
Cloudburst Wipes Out Gradyville and Toll Near Twenty-One Missing
A Kentucky cloudburst at Gradyville early today caused widespread destruction. Ten to fifteen lives were lost with twenty-one missing. several homes washed away and all bridges nearby destroyed. Reports also describe tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana with multiple fatalities and extensive damage to lodges, bridges, and lowlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradyville
Louisville
Greensburg
Strong Hill
Austin” Wilmore
Wilmore
L.C. Nell
Grady
Ile
Sabua Barat
Bern
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Minden
St. Louis
Gra@yville
Perso
Anto
Ind
York
Ill
Henry Hook
Malinda Pinkston
Twe Bers
Here
Atersburg
Sullivan
Confessed Murder of His Mother-in-Law in Baden Baden
Karl Hau confessed to killing his mother-in-law in Baden Baden in November after news of his wife dying by suicide in a Swiss lake. Hau, born in Germany, had long resided in Washington where he was noted in legal circles. His motive cited money and his wife’s death prompted the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karlsruhe
Germany
Karl Hau
Baden Baden
Hau
Switzerland
Washington
Ralph Burton
Erief Ov
New Cigar Store Set to Open in Roswell
Otto Baumer and Fred Hunt have rented space fronting the Mueller tailoring shop two doors south of the First National Bank in Roswell. They are installing fixtures for a new cigar store expected to open by July first, promising popular brands and strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Baumer
Fred Hunt
Mueller Tailoring Establishment
First National Bank
Roswell
Live Stock Market Report from Gas City
Cattle receipts 1,000 with market steady. Southern steers 3.50 to 5.50, southern cows 2.50 to 4.00, bulls 3.50 to 5.10, ewes 3s 3.75 to EI5. western steers 4.25 to 6.00, western fed cows 3.25 to 4.50. Sheep receipts 1,000. muttons 5.60 to 6.40, lambs 7.75 to 9.30, range wethers 5.25 to 7.10, fed ewes 4.75 to 6.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas City
Diplomatic Conference Refines American Question
After a meeting with elder statesmen and cabinet ministers Viscount Hiayashi the foreign minister moved to the palace and it is believed important talks were held on the American question and other affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toikio
Viscount Hiayashi
Died of Apoplexy Washington June
Medical Director Robert A Marmion US near the Treasury born in West Virginia died of apoplexy in Washington in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert A. Marmion
the Treasury
West Vir
Emperor Proclaims Amnesty in Hungary Jubilee
In Buda Pesth on June, Emperor Francis Joseph grants a wide amnesty to inmates including those convicted of lese majeste, marking the fourteenth anniversary of his coronation as King of Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor Procaims
Buda Pesth
Francis Joseph
Hungary
Destruction in Serai by Turkish earthquake
The village of Serai, fifty miles east of Van on the Turko-Persian frontier, was destroyed by an earthquake yesterday near Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Serai
Van
Carlsbad and Lakewood Meet in Rivalry at Lakewood
Carlsbad and Lakewood play today at Lakewood. the teams have a noted rivalry with Carlsbad importing a battery from Fort Worth for the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Lakewood
Ft. Worth
Tex
Paris Pekin Bubble Race Opens With 6500 Mile Trial
Paris excitement rises as eight contestants prepare to depart on the Pekin motor race lasting under three months. A commit of honor from ministers of France Russia and Italy will wish the drivers speed. Participants include Prince Borghesi of Rome driving his own car through Mongolia the Gobi Siberia and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Prince Borghesi
Rome
May Oust a County Attorney in Itsburg
In Itsburg Kansas the attorney general is expected to act Monday on petitions from the Civic league seeking removal of County Attorney D H Woolley for allegedly failing to enforce the prohibition law. The liquor sale statute has never been enforced here amid thirty or forty saloons paying quarterly fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itsburg
Kan
Civic League
D. H. Wooley
Oklahoma Democratic Primaries Reach Broad Territory
Guthrie Oklahoma June 8 Democratic primaries conduct the first statewide nominating process in the new territory. Candidates for United States senator include Roy Hoffman Chandler T P Gore Lawton Patrick Nagle Kingfisher M L Turner Oklahoma City Henry Furman Ada I T T Bert L Owen Muskogee S M Rutherford Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
United States
Roy Hoffman
Chandler
T. P. Gore
Lawton la
Patrick Nagle
Kingfisher
M. L. Turner
Oklahoma City
Henry Furman
Ada, Il
Tobert L. Owen
Look Out For Our Wagon In Roswell
A vintage notice from The Superior Refinery Co. announces an Inde pendent tank wagon labeled Independent will tour Roswell streets from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on workdays. The firm urges consumer support to “hit the Standard Oil Trust” and stop the wagon to buy goods, promising action in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Standard Oil Trust
Superior Refinery Coo
Prager Residence on South Main Up for Sale
WwW. S Prager's beautiful residence on South Main is offered for sale for the first time. Business reasons only induce Mr Prager to part with his fine home. We have an exceptionally low price on this property for the next 30 days. Will be pleased to show it to any prospective purchaser. Carl ton Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Prager
South Main
Western College endowment boosts Carnegie-backed project
A major grant from Carnegie funds increases Western College’s endowment for a university project in Grand Junction Col. The contribution strengthens local higher education expansion and marks a significant philanthropic investment in the region.
Western University to be founded in Grand Junction with Carnegie endowment
The election of trustees in Grand Junction reveals a new Western University of Industrial Science and Arts funded by a Carnegie foundation with an initial endowment of 500000 dollars and total project cost of 1500000 dollars. Meanwhile railroads lengthen schedules nationwide for economy, affecting Chicago Omaha to Denver routes and others with safety claims downplayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Western University
Grand Junction
Colo
University of Industrial Science and Art
Carnegie Foundation
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Middle West
Burlington
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Great Northern
Northwestern
Northern Pacific
Weather Suspected in Record Chicago Suicides and Murders
Chicago saw a May spike in self destruction with 55 suicides, the highest on record in Cook County. Forecaster Henry J. Cox links the rise to weather, noting 199 total cases by month end and an uptick in crime including 22 murders in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry J. Cox
Cook County
COLORADO METH ATTEMPTS SPREAD TO CALIFORNIA
Railroad officials report an attempt to derail the southbound train near Los Angeles by placing a heavy log chain across a siding switch. A track walker found the obstruction just north of the city, close to West Glendale where a passenger wreck occurred previously. Officials believe the act was by a crank or discharged employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
California
Los Angeles
Cal
West Glendale
Cyclone Devastates Bombay. Multi Million Dollar Damage
A cyclone sweeping Kurrachi on June 6 caused an estimated three to six million dollars in damage in Bombay. The city’s lighting system was completely wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Kurrachi
Secretary Tafts On Western Trip
Secretary of War Taft starts a western swing from Washington to Milwaukee Davenport Iowa and Minneapolis with speeches and inspections. He plans visits to Rock Island arsenal University of Iowa Fort Snelling and Fort Leavenworth before a Kansas Chautauqua and a Canada休 rest period at Hamilton Bay with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tafts
Washington
Taft
Milwaukee
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Davenport
Tri-City Club
Illinois
Iowa
Rock Island Arsenal
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Minneapolis
University of Minneapolis
Fort Snelling
Commercial Club
White Earth
Fort Meade
S. D
Mr. Taft
Hamilton Bay
Canada
Lower Fares Slower Time Noted in Western States
Chicago report notes recent action by legislatures of Illinois Iowa Nebraska and other western states affects transportation policy and fare levels with potential delays in service and regulatory response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Nebraska
Georgia Day Exposition Opens With Fleet Silver Gift
Special excursion trains from Atlanta carry hundreds to the Jamestown exposition where Georgia day will be celebrated with President Roosevelt as principal speaker. A $10,000 silver service for the battleship Georgia will be presented, including ten heavy pieces and forty eight cups. state cities donate the pinch bowl candlebra and smaller pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Roosevelt
Savannah
Poem Fragment Reflects on Civilization and Cooks
A fragment questions what humanity can endure without poetry art conscience heart or books while insisting society cannot live without cooks. It ponders knowledge hope and passion briefly.
Supposing You Could Dine At The Grill For 50 Cents
An invitation to a Sunday Grills event offering a four course French dinner with first class service in cool restful surroundings. Readiness to join from noon to 3:00, featuring cut glass and silver in an elegant setting for a nickel? Wait, 50 cents is the price.
Roosevelt to Leave for Jamestown Exposition Trip
President Roosevelt plans a second Jamestown Exposition visit with two speeches. He will dedicate the Georgia building Monday and speak before the National Editorial Association, likely addressing corporation and railroad regulation. He aims to rest at Oyster Bay after a brief Wilmington stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Georgia
National Editorial Association
Bullock Hall
Weslington
Evelt
McKinley
Canto
Superior Refinery ad promises high grade oil and gasoline
An old style advertisement urges readers to call 412 and request delivery of high grade oil or gasoline from The Superior Refinery Co Independent Oil Refineries. It invites a trial and promises honest prices and dependable service. The phone number appears as 412 or 41? in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Superior Refinery Co
Independent Oil Refineries
Roswell Weather Record For June with Forecast
U. S. Weather Bureau Local Report from Roswell New Mexico dated June 8 records maximum temperature 94 degrees and minimum 64 with a mean of 77 and no precipitation. Winds from the southwest at several miles per hour. Forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with colder temperatures Sunday. M Wright official in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
N. M
S. W
Roosevelt Lays Masonic Cornerstone With Historic Implements
President Theodore Roosevelt participates in laying a Masonic cornerstone using ceremonial tools and historic instruments. The event highlights Roosevelt era symbolism and public commemorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Historic town roots shine in a New England cradle
Roosevelt to speak at cornerstone ceremony for a new Masonic temple in Washington with multiple dignitaries present. The event features music by the U S Marine Band and a trowel and gavel once used by Washington. Also notes a new bank in Lakewood and a large North American Skat Tourney in Chicago with international delegates and a record prize pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Masonic Temple
J. H. Small, Jr
Masonic Temple Association
Matthew Trimble
Henry L. West
District of Columbia
James D. Richardson
U. S. Marine Band
Dorchester Celebrates 177th Anniversary of Founding
Dorchester Massachusetts marks its 177th founding anniversary as the first U S town to use town meetings and to establish a free school funded by a popular tax. The celebration features a luncheon with Governor Guild and a parade with about 3000 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New England
Dorchester
Mass
Boston
United States
Guild
Fitzgerald
Blake
Presbyterians Bid Reverend Davis Farewell
The Presbyterian church held a farewell reception for Rev. Edwin Emerson Davis as he depart s on a two month vacation. He leaves Monday for New York and sails June 10 with Charles M. Millspaugh. Their tour will take them to Glasgow Scotland England and other European destinations before returning in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Davis
Edwin Emerson Davis
The
Presbyterian Church
New York
Charles M. Millspaugh
Glasgow
Scotland
England
Europe
America
Freight Cars Ditch After Sudden Switch Near Fifth Street
A slight railroad wreck occurred last night just south of Fifth street during yard switching. Freight cars rolled onto a dead end spur and into the ditch, with one car in the ditch and two others off the track wedged against a corner house once occupied by M A Howe short order restaurant. The damage to the building was about five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
M. A. Howe
Sam Brame Narrowly Escapes in Ranch Wagon Incident
This morning Sam Brame a carpenter at the L F D ranch and fellow carpenter Mr Poe started for the ranch in a two horse wagon. The horses grew unruly the tongue dropped and the team bolted Brame was thrown clear and scratched about the head Poe stayed with the horses and was uninjured as the rig halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brame
Mr. Poe
Poe
Post Office Business Surges in Roswell Fiscal Year
Roswell post office reports rising revenue with $17,085.58 for the year ending April 1, up from $14,824.99 the prior year. Each quarter shows growth and Postmaster Kellahin predicts receipts could exceed eighteen thousand if the trend continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Kellahin
Narrow Escape From Serious Fire at Morrison Bros
A morning blaze in the rear of Morrison Bros threatened a larger fire as wind carried burning trash from a small blaze and a porter was burned in the incident. Local firefighters responded quickly to prevent further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Bros
Fire Engine Delays Fail to Stop Fire at Allery Furniture Co
Fire in a shop area burned waste paper and trash then spread toward a rear store room. A crew from the Allery Furniture Co. assisted, helping contain the blaze before firemen arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allery Furniture Co
Unusual Rise in Cotton Prices Reported
New Orleans lines show July cotton at 131 in early trading while October nears 121 cents per pound before retreating. Alabama Cotton Growers head Seymour states current conditions hover around fifty percent with poor stands and grass. only favorable weather may salvage the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Montgomery
Ala
Seymour
Alabama Divis
Cotton Growers Association
Troublesome Troops Sent to Philippines
The 25th Infantry, involved in the Brownsville incident, is ordered to sail for the Philippines on the transport Buford from San Francisco on July 25. The move will remove nearly all Black troops from the United States, leaving only a small cavalry contingent at West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington
25Th Infantry
Brownsville
San Francisco
Buford
United States
West Point
Rail shops move from Santa Rosa to Tucumcari
The El Paso and Southwestern Railway Company will relocate its shops from Santa Rosa to Tucumcari. The Las Cruces Water Company cuts rates about twenty percent effective June 1. James Grimes, who escaped the Territorial Penitentiary last year by hiding in a brick car, was returned to his cell on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso and Southwestern Railway Company
Santa Rosa
Tucumcari
Las Cruces
James Grimes
Territorial Penitentiary
Hagerman Leaves Albuquerque for Colorado Springs
According to the Santa Fe Dispatch Hon. Herbert J Hagerman has traveled from Albuquerque to Colorado Springs the home of his brother Percy Hagerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Dispatch
Herbert J. Hagerman
Albuquerque
Colorado Springs
Percy Hagerman
Coahuila Governor Seeks Stricter Anti-Gambling Law
Texas gamblers driven to Mexico prompt Coahuila governor to urge the State Assembly to pass tougher measures than Texas. The shift leaves Wall Street as the only plate for gamblers, forcing a change in their methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mexico
Coahuila
State Assembly
Wall Street
Mineral Wells Index
Carmichael Lumber Co V West contract suit filed
The District Court reports new cases including T. W. Carmichael and L. M. Carmichael, partners of Carmichael Lumber Co, suing J. B. West on contract. The same plaintiffs sue H. L. Halloway on a similar claim. The Browning-Douthitt well case remains proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
T. W. Carmichael
LL. M.carmichael
Chas. D. Carmichael
Carmichael Lumber Company
J. B. West
H. L. Halloway
Duncan of Las Vegas on business with locals in Roswell
Duncan, a Las Vegas oil inspector appointed by former Governor Hagerman, is in Roswell on association business. He serves as vice president of the South western Building and Loan Association, with R. H. McCune as local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Las Vegas
Coa
Hagerman
Southwestern Building and Loan Association
Trea
Roswell
R. H. McCune
Advertising merchant and the press in modern business
The Meridian Texas Tribune notes that the advertising merchant drives business in a busy market. Newspapers place commerce before buyers, enabling the wide awake merchant to reach customers and secure success through constant vigilance amid sharp competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Tex
Tribune
Miss Nell Bean Returns Home After Itasca Graduation
Miss Nell Bean arrived home from Itasca Texas Friday morning. She graduated from Switzer College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Bean
Itasca
Texas
Switzer College
Questions Orchard Attorney Pushes Testimony Shift
An attorney questions the testimony of Harry Orchard, aiming to cast doubt on earlier statements and reshape the wartime case. Proceedings focus on credibility and potential inconsistencies in Orchard’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Orchard
Defense hints Orchard acted for mine owners in Haywood case
The defense may argue Haywood defendant Harry Orchard was employed by the Mine Owners' Association to implicate the Western Federation of Miners in unlawful acts. In Boise on June 8 Orchard testified about his 1904 movements with Moyer and Cripple Creek incidents as the defense questions him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard
Federation of Miners
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Pettibone
Moyer
Ouray
Denver
Colo
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Moyers
Richardson
Peabody
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Steve Adams
Adams
Federation
Mine Owners’ Association
Miners’ Union
Grand Stand Project Over Alley At Roswell Park
Streets and Alleys Committee served notice to Roswell Amusement Park Company that the park grand stand extends about ten feet into the alley and must be removed. City aims to keep the alley open while protecting shade trees and public access, proposing an agreement to allow the stand to remain with city rights intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Amusement Park Company
To Hang Georgia Murderer incordelo Bundick slated for h
Georgia convict George T. Bundick to be hanged next week after resentencing by Judge Littlejohn. Bundick had escaped after conviction, was recaptured in California, and returned. His brother Andrew Bundick is serving a life sentence for involvement in the same murder of John Shoulder four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Cordelo
George T. Bundick
John Shoulder
Littlejohn
Bundick
California
Andrew
Society's June Bride in New York Society
Miss E. Lucy Washburn became the first June bride of New York society as she wed Sidney Beardsley Wood this afternoon at St James Church. Bishop Courtney officiated. A select reception followed at the Washburns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
New York
E. Lucy Washburn
New York Society
Sidney Beardsley Wood
St. James Church
Courtney
William Tucker Washburn
The Key Man at Old Stand Mak in's 8513
W. T. McGlashan promotes The Key Man at his familiar shop Mak in's, reestablishing presence at the old stand with the address 8513.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. McGlashan
Makin’s
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