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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
1
Traffic on the subway resumed at 3 25 this morning. A special train from Princeton with Confederate plans to the Louisville reunion caused a fatal accident as the engine and cars plunged into water after timbers sank on a bridge. Seven passengers reportedly killed, not yet verified.
The wool market tone is firm with dull manufacturer bids. New western wools being sheared are largely contracted to stern dealers amidst strong statistical conditions.
In Montreal on June 13 Judge Hall granted Gaynor and Greene’s counsel permission to appeal to the supreme court against Justice Davidson’s ruling that Judge La Fontaine could act as extradition commissioner. The move will likely delay extradition by about six months.
Albany June 13 The Court of Appeals refused a stay of execution for Albert Patrick convicted of murdering Wm. M. Rice. The court will adjourn Friday until October but will set the execution date before adjourning, pending a motion for reargument.
Dallas June 13 bankers and financiers from across Texas gathered for the twenty first annual Texas Bankers Association convention opening. The session began at ten o clock with an address by president Col W H Rivers of Elgin who delivered greetings and responses as the forenoon proceeded with further proceedings.
Birmingham plans to recruit foreign immigrants to replace Black labor in farms and mines. A state conference at the Commercial Club, attended by business leaders, formed an organization to divert better class immigrants from Northern ports to Southern ones for distribution across Alabama and nearby states. West Point diploma day features Col. Millis and Col. Grant with 114 graduates led by DeWitt De Jones of Georgia.
In Butte Montana on Miners Day Jim Walsh of Boston faces Owen Moran of England in a two round bantamweight match set for this afternoon before the Silver Bow Athletic Club. The bout weighs in at 116 pounds with both fighters aiming for a quick decisive finish.
By order of the court I am empowered to offer for sale several lots in various blocks and streets including corner lots on Richardson and Sixth, Kentucky and Seventh, Pennsylvan ia and Eighth, Pecos and Seventh, and 20 acres in Belle Plain. Also a separate suit in Marguerite A. Gilliland vs Samuel K. Gilliland seeks an absolute divorce and custody, with appearance required by July 13, 1905. Celery plants ready at Alameda Green House.
Salt Lake City Utah June 13 a planned Fitzsimmons versus Schreck bout for July 3 appears canceled promoters failed to deposit the required two thousand dollar forfeit in Chicago Fitzsimmons arrived from training quarters yesterday and will leave the city today returning east after declaring the fight off
Vienna notes Archduke Joseph born 1833 died today at age 80. Known as the Hungarian Archduke he was beloved by Hungarians and aimed to help Gypsies by offering lands homes and aid to settle as farmers. His efforts to resolve gypsy vagabondage failed.
Athens June 13 Premier Delayannis was stabbed in the stomach and seriously wounded while ascending stairs to the chamber of deputies. The assailant, gambler Ghar akars, was arrested.
Nathaniel de Rothschild, brother of the Austrian branch head, died today in Vienna after a long period of serious illness. The report notes a prolonged decline and confirms his death at age.
Russia favors Paris as the venue for a peace conference and selects its representatives to attend the talks. The decision signals diplomatic aims and aligns with ongoing international efforts toward settlement.
An Associated Press report from Washington notes Japan has not fixed meeting details with Russia for peace plenipotentiaries, with Paris or Moscow as possibilities. Washington suggests Russia may defer to President Roosevelt on venue, while Cassini and Pakahara negotiate. Separate dispatches describe a Russian stance against a broader alliance, and naval actions with the Dneiper sinking or capturing ships near Malacca.
In Tien Tsin on June 13 the Chinese guilds press a growing boycott of American products. They have decided to persevere, worsening prospects for American manufacturers as native newspapers refuse to publish ads for American goods.
Panama announces the government will mint 1,000,000 silver pesos to ease silver demand from canal work and rising business activity, following guidance from the Panama Canal Commission and local bankers.
Henry W Comstock in Boston reports a theft of securities valued at 120000 on a steamer Saturday night. He received a phone from New York offering return of bonds for 1000 dollars cash. Comstock will seek an indemnity bond to re issue the stolen stocks and pursue arrest of the robbers.
Reports from Jackson Hole indicate a fierce clash between ranchers and outlaws ended with six killed, four of them outlaws and two ranchers. Ranchers reportedly recovered cattle the outlaws sought to steal.
Kansas City reports flourishes in cattle receipts 9000 including 1000 southern cattle with mixed price ranges for native and southern steers cows heifers and stockers and feeders while bulls calves western ranges show varied prices. New York money markets show easy call rates and several closing stock figures. Evans to Roswell and Nisbet family notes cover personnel changes and education honors.
Van Buren Indiana merchants were swindled out of about $100,000 by counterfeit checks on the Standard Oil May payroll. The scheme surfaced after Assistant Treasurer F S Davis of New York arrived to aid the investigation.
Five wagon loads of Day County Oklahoma residents who camped in the city for a week left today for home. One woman was sent home yesterday by train due to sickness.
A.L. Coward of Coryell County and W. W. Early of Easton County Texas arrived in Roswell on a prospecting trip. Fred C. Pickert head of the Tallmadge Land Company northern agency left for Chicago. W. P. Lewis Jr and Master Rowland Lewis headed to their father's ranch near Hope for the summer.
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