Soldiers and Civilians Suffer Wounds in Ongoing Conflict
The report notes continued casualties among soldiers and civilians with extended damage and ongoing hostilities. No further details are provided in the fragment.
16 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
1
The report notes continued casualties among soldiers and civilians with extended damage and ongoing hostilities. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Reports from Bialystock describe Jewish shops looted and set ablaze with civilians and soldiers killed or wounded. Dispatches note panics in St Petersburg and Moscow as anti Jewish violence spreads and authorities struggle to halt the massacres amid growing revolutionary agitation.
In Lake Arthur, Mr. Glass drilling the artesian well for J. K. Hearte reported oil indications. Bubbles appeared at 515 feet with oil sand and shale found. Between 700 and 800 feet the signs intensified, and the crew expects a strike around 2000 feet.
The president escalates the dispute by ordering a new inspection step. Officials say the move broadens review procedures, aiming to address earlier concerns. Analysts warn of tense reactions from opponents and allies alike as the process unfolds.
President Roosevelt weighs in on meat inspection amid a brewing dispute over the Beveridge amendment. He backs a robust inspection regime, accepting suggested changes after talks with Rep. Adams, and emphasizes results over language. A Las Vegas optician notes Roswell oil strikes boosting New Mexico prospects.
Ex Confederate Veterans Sons and Daughters of the Confederates and their families will hold an annual picnic at Slaughter ranch on Saturday June 21. Roswell Band will provide music and Judge William H. Pope is slated to speak with another speaker yet to be chosen. All are urged to attend for a good time.
The bill was signed and the statehood issue now moves to the electorate. Key figures and government agencies did not specify a timetable, leaving final decision to voters in forthcoming ballots and public debates.
President Roosevelt signed the New Mexico Arizona statehood bill at 3 05 pm and Acting Senate president pro tem Kean followed with his signature. The measure moves to the White House for final steps as momentum builds for whether the two territories will join as one or separate states. A separate court scene noted Dowie on the stand with alienists in attendance after a sermon and revelation discussion.
Washington June 16 The condition of Representative Rufus Lester of Georgia was very critical this morning after he fell through a skylight in an apartment house where he was staying during Congress. He lapsed into unconsciousness and recovery seems unlikely.
The Record reports a substantial sale of Home Oil Company of Roswell stock at par with only a limited amount remaining for market release.
Attorney Charles B. Brown of New York petitions U S Circuit Court to order sale of sections of the Texas and Pacific Railway from Jefferson to Paris and Texarkana to satisfy a 1906 New York judgment against the Mississippi El Paso and Eastern Railway for 5 337 703. The petition cites a 1856 Texas charter and 1867 bonds secured by a deed of trust.
The Chieftain notes Captain W. C. Reid is now the attorney general of New Mexico and predicts he will vindicate Governor Hager's choice of legal adviser, a view held by all who know him.
The Board of County Commissioners will meet as a Board of Equalization Monday morning and afternoon at the courthouse. The board may also take other business requiring action if it comes before it.
Iowa dairy owner closes out stock at once. Sale includes dairy stock horses and machinery. For details call phone 284 s9t6.
O. C. Womack was tried before Justice Bailey yesterday for stealing a watch from F. M. Jump and received a fifty five day jail sentence.
W. H. MecBrayer offers Cedar' Brook bottled in bond at the Oriental Saloon. Subscribe for the Daily Record to follow local notices and ads in this issue.
U S Weather Bureau local report records June 16 observations at 6 am for Roswell New Mexico. Maximum temperature 97 degrees minimum 66 mean 82 with zero precip and southeast wind three mph. Skies cloudy forecast calls for partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with stationary temperatures. M Wright.
An Eddy County oil expert reports testing paraffine oil from a well on a Carlsbad ranch. The substance, water above it in the drilled well, showed no odor and could be worth 25 to 50 dollars per barrel if a payable deposit exists. No development steps have begun.
Over fifty men have worked at the Avalon dam this week with force to be doubled soon. The big engine and rock crusher are installed and perform well. Engineer Murray says 100 tons daily possible with adequate rock supply. Pumps being installed, well reached 100 feet with 20 feet water rise, but flow remains insufficient for full needs.
In a Chicago courtroom on June 16 Judge Landis hears cross examination of Dowie who testifies he has always been Elijah the restorer. He recalls awakening to the fact during a sermon in Melbourne or Sydney while leading the Bible Society and recounts a forgotten supper as a deacon claims he has a message from God.
Festivities in Louisville centered on the log cabin where Abraham Lincoln was born. Central park hosted the week long event with Adlai E. Stevenson and Col. Henry Watterson as speakers. Stevenson delivered the day’s oration praising Lincoln’s life and example for all Americans.
The de cree consolidating Pittsburg and Allegheny was signed today by Judge Frederick H. Collier, establishing the legality of the greater Pittsburg.
The Japanese transport Toyotomi, which left Tokio at nine Thursday night, sank twenty four miles off Jo shin Korea. Twelve crew members escaped and fifty are reported missing.
All members are called to meet at the hall tomorrow morning at eight o'clock and travel to the cemetery by 8:30 to adorn the graves of our fallen brothers. W. Q. Fawcett KRS signs.
After the band concert last evening an informal dance followed at the Shelby hotel. The Mexican orchestra provided the music for the social event.
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