Carter Is Chairman At Public Lands Convention
The Public Lands Convention organized this morning named Carter as chairman for the temporary session.
18 Jun 1907
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 38 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
1
The Public Lands Convention organized this morning named Carter as chairman for the temporary session.
Carter asks to keep politics out of the gathering while officials like Interior Secretary Garfield and Gifford Pinchot explain government land policy. Delegates from Western states meet in Denver to discuss Roosevelt administration policy and a potential clash between Roosevelt supporters and anti-Roosevelt factions.
Wten Mont June 18 Fire swept the entire business portion of the town except for one store The loss is estimated at substantial sums and authorities investigate the cause in this wide sweeping blaze that gutted storefronts and damaged nearby structures
Chicago June 18 Tribune reports from London that Mrs Potter Palmer becomes engaged to Aubrey Fritz Earl of Munster and Baron He is described as a 45-year-old bachelor with modest means.
New York report notes Charles P. Neill United States Labor Commissioner leads inquiry into a threatened labor strike. Details indicate federal involvement and a formal investigation into union actions and employer responses.
Neill is expected in Newark to investigate the telegraphers dispute with Western Union and Postal. He will hear both sides and report to President Roosevelt. Telegraphers claim only a few received the promised ten percent increase on March 1 while over 90 percent earned less than before that date.
Leading physicians from the United States Canada and Mexico gather in Los Angeles for the annual National Eclectic Medical Association meeting. An extended program of scientific talks and solar features organized by local members runs through to next Friday.
In Seattle on June 18 a mother Mrs Myer her sister and two daughters drowned trying to save her son Antone aged 13 in Lake Sammamish. The incident occurred after the boy wandered into the water and the family attempted rescue.
Salt Lake Utah June 18 Judge Christopher Reed a prominent attorney and high degree Mason died last night at his home in the city.
In a court appearance the defense sought to adduce witnesses to prove Orchard nursed a vendetta against Steunenberg. Prosecution objected to prejudicial testimony but the defense argued it would show motive and history of conflict between the parties.
The probate clerk and recorder filed deeds transferring multiple properties in Roswell and Lake Arthur with prices ranging from 40 to 2,650 dollars. Included are the sale of blocks and quarters in West Side, Thurber and Ovard’s additions, and the Diamond Ice Company's late property assets. The article also details testimony from the Haywood Pettibone case, including Orchard’s impeachment and evidence like letters and a telegram.
In Hampton Roads the body of Midshipman Walter C. Ulrica was recovered, the fifth casualty in the launch disaster that sank the Minnesota a week earlier. The other identified sailors are Midshipmen Field Stevenson Holcomb and Fireman Westphal.
An Independent tank wagon labeled Inde pendent operates daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Roswell urging customers to support their goods and protest the Standard Oil Trust. The Superior Refinery Co announces the outreach and calls for consumer backing.
Senator Tillman toured Arizona and California and spoke with the Los Angeles Times. He traveled 160 miles round trip by automobile, guided by L. C. Hill of the Reclamation Service, and planned an eastbound Santa Fe departure at midnight. Local Democrats girded for a tendered dinner, but he declined via Roosevelt, where he inspected the storage jam and reservoir project and voiced deep interest in water storage.
Widespread showers in Roswell and surrounding valley fail to reach the Hondo reservoir dam. Scattered rain north and around the area did not accumulate enough to store water in the big dam.
Amarillo Texas reports a soaking rain ending a long Panhandle drought. Wheat prospects improve though yield may be about half a crop after the eventful night.
Heat waves claim lives in Chicago as city records 87 at ten A.M. and many residents suffer prostrations across districts. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun hours.
Attes Morgan, bf Elida, died Monday night at St. Mary's Hospital after about a week’s stay. He leaves a wife and family in Elida. The body will be shipped there tomorrow morning from Dilley Undertaking parlors.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy after our dear baby's death. Special thanks to the Fraternal Order of Eagles for the floral decorations. Signed Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Destree.
An advertisement for The Superior Refinery Co offers high grade oil and gasoline with home delivery via Phone 412. The notice mentions local residents L W Holt of Kewood Julius Biseman wool buyer from Boston, and travelers W A Johnson and family. It also notes King Davis Fred Duskey and W C Ferguson returning from a hunting trip to the White Mountains with dry range and bear fishing tales.
A fast passenger train traveling at about fifty miles per hour passed an open switch causing a derailment and fatalities. Investigators comb the wreckage for causes while emergency teams assist victims and secure the site.
Columbus Ohio June 18 Big Four passenger train No 19 derailed when it hit an open switch at fifty miles per hour. Engineer remained at his post uninjured Fireman Mahaffy likely fatally hurt four passengers badly injured and many slightly bruised. The thru sleepers were wrecked but did not burn. Officials suspect tampering or careless open switch.
Reception of affidavits to enter lands in the 30 000 acre Huntley irrigation project began at the Billings land office. A great land lottery starts Wednesday June 26 with Secretary Garfield slated to witness its operation. Entry costs include 4 per acre payable to the Crow Indians and 30 per acre for irrigation, in five and ten annual payments respectively. The Huntley project lies 12 miles from Billings on two railway lines.
Government irrigation projects under the National Reclamation Act are expanding farming ground. C J Blanchard notes 25 projects under construction will add 3 198 000 acres, with three near completion and six more in service this summer. Thirteen projects held in abeyance promise even greater areas as water becomes available in the West.
Alabama lawyers gather in Montgomery for the thirtieth annual Bar Association convention. The three day program features speeches a banquet and an old fashioned Southern barbecue with leaders from cities across the state in attendance.
Five men died in a gin gelatine department explosion at Sinnemahoning Powder Mfg Co in Sinnemahoning Pennsylvania. Only fragments of their bodies were found. Two nearby workers were injured. The blast killed all men in the building and investigators have not determined a cause.
Nathan Jaffa of this city purchases the former Diamond Ice Plant from F. W. Rankin through court action by Receiver Harold Hurd. The sale includes buildings real estate machinery wagons and apparatus. Jaffa is out of town and reports of Roswell Gas Cheapahy interest are unconfirmed.
Jack Mulloy died this morning at six o'clock at his West Tilden Street residence. Aged 61, he had lived in the area for many years and is survived by a wife and three children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 from the family home on West Tilden Street.
The stock and fixtures of the late A K Mott confectionery are offered for sale by administrator Mrs Eva Mott. She plans to visit Excelsior Springs Missouri with her son Clifton once recovered from injuries. Mrs Welch returned home to Carlsbad after a Roswell day.
A preliminary hearing is set for today in the Larrazolo Andrews case. Prosecutors and defense counsel will present motions and set next steps, with the judge overseeing proceedings and potential future dates.
The dispute between O. A. Larrazolo and W. H. Andrews over the congressional delegate election is heard in the capital. Attorneys for both sides appear as thousands of typewritten pages are read, with the Chief Clerk of the House ruling on admissibility before printing and submission to the committee.
The nineteen month old son of Lawrence Marsh near Caldwell was found yesterday after a search by several hundred men began following his disappearance Saturday night. He had wandered in sage brush for forty hours with a parched throat and torn legs before being located. The finder asked the child if he wanted a pony ride home and received a affirmative reply.
Moscow Idaho June 18 sentences were imposed on defendants in the North Idaho land fraud cases. William Dwyer received 18 months in the penitentiary. C W Robney William F Kettenbach and Rev Kester were sentenced to eight months in jail for subornation of perjury and fined up to one thousand dollars.
John Pierson Titcomb the sole surviving officer of the Texan Republic navy died at his son in law A B Frenzels Denver home aged nearly ninety He celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary last February in Denver Colorado on June 18 news report notes his death and old age
Two thousand delegates met in Oklahoma City to ratify Democratic primary nominations. C. N. Haskell was nominated for governor with T. P. Gore and Robert L. Owen chosen for U S senators. William J. Bryan spoke to the convention this afternoon.
Kokomo Indiana hosts the annual Indiana Sunday School Association convention starting this evening and running through Thursday. Delegates arrive by train and many distinguished clergy from other states will address the gathering.
Train Dispatchers' Association of America meets in Boston in regular session with wide national attendance. The convention will last several days.
Cattle receipts reach 15,000 with prices steady to 10 cents lower. Southern steers 3.50 to 6.00, southerns 2.25 to 4.75, stockers 3.50 to 4.90, bulls 3.25 to 5.00, calves 3.75 to 6.50, western fed steers 4.20 to 6.30, western fed cows 3.25 to 4.60. Sheep receipts 6,000, market steady with muttons 5.25 to 6.25, lambs 6.50 to 8.00, range wethers 5.00 to 7.25, ewes 4.25 to 5.25.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.