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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
1
The Roswell Commercial Club conducted its annual meeting at the club rooms in a well attended session. Members discussed progress and future plans for local business development.
The Roswell Commercial Club held its annual meeting with President Richardson presiding. Directors R F Barnett Morris Price and G A Richardson were reelected. Secretary Graham reported strong finances and urged continued efforts for new railroads and lower freight rates to boost growth.
The Roswell Rotary Club, through Secretary E A Finnegan, offers help to the Commercial Club to back the Roswell railroad push. Graham suggests buttons reading 100000 dollars for the railroad, to be worn by all city residents. Directors then elected Robert Kellahin president and named Arnett, Cahoon, and Graham to key posts before adjourning.
The upcoming trial of Chief Collins and former attorney Frank Somerford draws wide attention. At least 406 witnesses, mainly police officers, are expected to testify as prosecutors allege widespread ten day paid variances and other favors granted to secure political loyalty.
The Texas Five Million Club board of governors gathers in Fort Worth for a two day session to discuss plans to grow Texas population to five million by 1910. They consider a 1911 Diamond Jubilee exposition and a 1000 mile automobile endurance race from El Paso to Texarkana with prizes for winners.
A private dinner event at The Grill Cafe offers a unique way to settle a social obligation. The invitation hints at an unusual and exclusive dining experience for interested parties.
Col. S. H. Wreford, a prominent Houston businessman, was shot and killed in Browns ville following a circular he issued denouncing Captain William Kelley over Kelley’s senate testimony on the Brownsville affair. Jesse Thorham, Kelley’s stepson, is charged with the killing.
The Knights of Pythias Lodge will observe Decoration Day Sunday morning leaving the Hall at 9 30 sharp. All members and friends are requested to be present. 902.
Grain operators and bucket shop proprietors move offices to Kansas City Kansas to dodge a 25 cent tax on each futures transaction under the New Missouri law. The National Board of Trade may suspend as enforcement proceeds while the Kansas board of trade grows, with farmers and bankers among its members.
An advertisement for The Superior Refinery Co Independent Oil Refineries urges customers to call 412 to arrange delivery of high grade oil or gasoline. It promises honest prices and a convincing trial at The Majestic theater concession area offering a ten cent item and a pleasant hour.
Roswell New Mexico weather bulletin for June 14 shows max 96, min 54, mean 75 degrees with zero precipitation. North wind at 3 mph, clear skies, forecast calls for fair conditions and stationary temperatures overnight. Official M Wright.
The home team secured a narrow victory by a single goal in a hard fought contest. Both sides played tight defense with the deciding score coming late in the match.
Roswell edges Amarillo 1 to 0 at Roswell Amusement Park in a low scoring affair. Gallegos starred with a two base hit and solid defense while White and others kept the visitors scoreless. Attendance was light but the two teams clash again today and tomorrow.
Juhkius Lehman, a noted grafting authority, plans a work titled Thirty Years of Boodling or How I Got Mine. He returns to St Louis after three years in the Jefferson City state prison, a seven year term shortened by Governor Folk. His release is expected today per customary practice.
New York June 14 Three thousand and more return to work after strike for higher pay is declared off Patrick Conners leader of the walkout wept while acknowledging defeat The hall cheered as Conners was praised for his fight with more than 12 000 of the original 20 000 strikers resuming jobs.
In New York on June 14 Thomas A Edison forecast that science will soon allow farmers to enrich lands using nitrogen from the air. He cited promising Norwegian experiments and added he expects direct generation of electricity from coal before he dies.
A deputy sheriff arrived in Cheyenne with a prisoner named Price, claimed to be a Montana train robber and horse thief. His companion was killed near Sheridan while attempting to escape. The arrest occurred at a Sheep Camp during provisions.
A vintage notice from The Superior Refinery Co. proclaims an independent wagon on Roswell streets daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. It invites public support and even threatens action against the Standard Oil Trust, urging consumers to buy its goods and bolster the refinery via phone 412.
The New Jersey Editorial association began its fifty first annual session in Long Branch on June 14. The gathering runs through next Monday with planned excursions to local points of interest in the vicinity.
Los Angeles California June 14 The Los Angeles Athletic Rowing Club hosts a regatta tomorrow at Playa del Rey with events for four oared crews and single gigs. A number of swimming races and other water sports will also be held.
At Jamestown in Norfolk Virginia a balloon distance race will start from the exposition grounds tomorrow morning attended by famous aeronauts. The event marks the first in a series of competitions organized by the exposition management with future tests for duration on August 3, objective points on September 7, and altitude on November 16. The aeronautics building is now complete and contestants receive free transport, materials, and prizes for winners.
Lawton Oklahoma June 13 government land office officials began the sale of lots at a town site in the big pasture. Proceeds from this sale as with other town lot sales will go to the Kiowa Comanche and Apache Indians.
Roswell New Mexico June 13 1907 drivers of engine and hose company notified they must not drive faster than a trot except in response to a fire call Chief Chas Whiteman orders the restriction as official municipal guidance.
A witness says they saw a man hanging around the Brad Ley residence, prompting police inquiries. No further details on identity or motive were disclosed.
Witness GuiBinni linked to Orchard and the Bradley case while the defense moves to strike. Detectives paid GuiBinni to testify as cross examination reveals, amid a Denver convention debate over press coverage and IWW tensions and a governor’s timber land policy affecting small mills in Montana.
Objections arise to public access at the Denver convention opening June 18 to 20. Stockmen urge private talks, while many Western citizens see broad public involvement as essential. The furor centers on forest policy and timber industry concerns amid rapid national lumber growth.
The Board of County Commissioners appoints Mark Howell C C Hill and M Reid to examine applicants for indigent scholarships to territorial school institutions. Examinations June 25 at 10 a m at Central School Building. Report due by July 1. W M Atkinson Chairman. Daily to 24th.
The act prohibits entry to entertainment venues without owner consent or paid admission and bans trespass on adjacent private property during events. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines from five to fifty dollars and jail terms from five to fifteen days, at the court's discretion.
Rufus Williams confessed last night to assaulting and robbing Mrs. Sallie Gibbons of Columbia South Carolina of 510,000 and fleeing on an eastbound Southern Pacific train to New Orleans. Gibbons arrived with Williams from the east to invest in lands and carried 51,000 on her person. A drive into the woods ended with a blow to the head and an attempted drowning.
The court discharged the petit jury on Wednesday and adjourned until the 22nd to convene and hear open court cases as needed. Graves vs. P. V. & N. E. Ry. Co. was dismissed at the plaintiff's request. New filings include W. S. Moore vs. M. M. Garland and an attachment. Jennings Jenkins and Jamie Jenkins, minors, petition to sell certain real estate pieces.
Washington reports a de facto war declaration after Zelaya replies to a U S inquiry about the Acatula attack. A cable from Consul Olivares in Managua says Zelaya has sent munitions and troops to support General Alfaro, the Salvadoran unionist candidate, against President Figueroa who opposes the union plan.
A San Francisco man was found guilty of extortion after a trial. Prosecutors portrayed the defendant as responsible for threatening harm to obtain money from victims. Sentencing is scheduled for next month.
San Francisco report notes Mayor May or Schmitz convicted of extortion asks for bail before sentencing. Judge Dunne denies bail stating the mayor, like any convict, should be jailed. Acting district attorney says conviction makes him mayor in name, with supervisors to appoint acting mayor if imprisoned.
In St Petersburg a workman killed Col. Kotlaroff, deputy commandant at the Admiralty, for reducing the work force. The assassin was captured. Premier Stolypin demanded expulsion of 55 social democratic deputies and the arrest of 16 leaders, threatening dissolution as parliament met in secret to discuss the move.
Kansas City reports Judge Parks in Missouri Circuit Court issued orders to eighteen principal railroads compelling them to follow the two-cent fare rate and maximum freight rate laws effective at midnight. Railroads sue for injunction in U S District Court, raising potential court conflict.
F H Patrick died Wednesday evening of blood poisoning at 7 30 at his home one and a half miles northeast of town on the old Fuqua place. He and his wife and daughter moved from Beaumont Texas to Roswell about eighteen months ago. Three sons from Houston were expected that evening for the funeral which will likely be held here. Patrick was an Odd Fellow in good standing and the local Lodge may assist with services.
Secretary Taft became suddenly ill at Fort Snelling and collapsed during a troop review. He was taken to St Paul at the home of J S Hill as doctors consider acute stomach distress possibly related to food poisoning.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to David Oscar Atkinson 24 and Mary Almeda Clark 16 of Hagerman. Today Theodore Karl Feldman 22 of Roswell and Pansy Viola Evelyn Sontag 17 of Ashland Kan received licenses.
A brief ad notes a group heads to the Majestic cinema with admission at ten cents. The snippet emphasizes a thrifty price and collective outing, inviting locals to join the cheap matinee or show.
An advertorial notes Basket Lunch for a local picnic at THE GRILL offering individual catering. It advertises farming loans up to $500,000 on irrigated farms with long terms and annual interest. prepayment privilege. Signed by J B Herbst, Financial Agent, 303 N Main, opposite P O.
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