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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1907

Page

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Carter Is Chairman At Public Lands Convention

The Public Lands Convention organized this morning named Carter as chairman for the temporary session.

Carter

Public Lands Convention Opens Amid Political Fray

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.

Carter Dezjyer Colo Public Lands Convention Thomas H. Carter Interior Garfield Gifford Pinchot Forestry Department Denver Color Jand Territories Buchtel Washington Roosevelt U. S Iter Montana Teller Colorado Clark Bonygne Mondell Wyoming Bueatel Brooks Gooding Idaho Gillette California Burke North Dakota Cherlain Oregon Toole

Fire destroys most of town business section in Montana

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

Wten Mont

Mrs Potter Palmer Engaged to Earl of Munster

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.

Chicago the Tribune London Potter Palmer Aubrey Fritz Earl of Munster Pal

Investigation of Threatened Strike in New York

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.

New York Charles P. Neill United States Labor Commis

Telegraphers Threaten Strike Against Western Union

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.

Ioner Newark Western Union Neill Vest

Eclectic Medicos Convene in Los Angeles for National Meeting

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.

Los Angeles Cal United States Canada Mexico National Eclectic Medical Ssociation Memrs

Drowning Tragedy Strikes Family in Lake Sammamish

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.

Seattle Wash Nn Antone Myer Lake Sammamish

Judge Christopher Reed Dies in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake Utah June 18 Judge Christopher Reed a prominent attorney and high degree Mason died last night at his home in the city.

Salt Lake Utah Christopher Reed

Spite Defense Aimed to Bring Witnesses in Orchard Case

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.

Steunenberg Wood Harry Orchard Richardson Orchard Max Malich Malich Couet d’Alene Caldwell J. T. Nichols Jackson Pettibone Spokane Nichols Fred Miller M.” Nichols Miller Simpkins Haywood

Letters and deeds filed as probate records in Roswell and Lake Arthur

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.

Dillard H. Clark Et al Morris Price West Side Roswell Lake Arthur Milton M. Read Henry M. Prince Chas S. Brewster Mabel W. Waugh Husband Callie S. Doss Westside D. L. Davis Frisecos Parola Ovard A. Davidson

Five Bodies Recovered From Minnesotas Launch Wreck

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.

Norfolk Walter C. Ulrica Minnesota Hampton Roads Field Stevenson Holcomb Westphal

Look Out For Our Wagon In Roswell

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.

Roswell Standard Oil Trust Superior Refinery CO

Senator Tillman on Joint Statehood Visit

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.

Tillman Arizona California Los Angeles Times Roosevelt L. C. Hill United States Reclamation Service Santa Fe Phoenix

Roswell Rain Fails to Fill Hondo Reservoir

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.

Roswell Hondo Reservoir Resrvoir

Drought Broken in the Dry Farming District

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.

Amarillo Tex Panhandle

Deaths and Prostrations From Heat In Chicago

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.

Chicago

Died at St. Mary's Hospital. Attes Morgan dies

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.

Attes Morgan Bf Elida St. Mary’s Hospital Elida Dilley Undertaking

Card of Thanks for baby’s death

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.

Order of Eagles J. L. Destree

Oil and oil products advertised with delivery service

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.

Mr. King King ‘& Davis Fred W. Duskey Port Arthur Texas W. C. Ferguson White Mountains

Train disaster as passenger car derails after open switch

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.

Four Hurt in Open Switch Collision on New York Central Train

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.

Columbus New York Central Mahaffy Thru

Opening of Public Lands in Montana Huntsley Project

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.

Billings Mont Huntley Billings Land Office Secretary of the Interior Garfield

Uncle Sam Makes Farms for American Farmers

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.

United States National Irrigation Congress Sacramento California C. J. Blanchard United States Reclamation Service Mr. Blanchard Reclamation Fund Connecticut New Hampshire Massachusetts Florida National Treasury

Alabama Bar Association 30th Convention Opens in Montgomery

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.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Bar Association

Five Killed in Powder Mill Explosion at Sinnemahoning

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.

Williamsport Sinnemahoning Powder Mfg. Co Sinnemahoning

Jaffa Buys Old Diamond Ice Plant in City Deal

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.

F. W. Rankin Harold Hurd A. W. Davidson Amarillo Nathan Jaffa Jaffa Roswell

Death of Jack Mulloy at West Tilden Street

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.

Jack Mulloy West Tilden Street Mr. Mulloy Gp Tee

Sale of Mott confectionery stock by administrator

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. K. Mott Eva Mott Clifton Mott Excelsior Springs Missouri Roswell W. l. Welch Carlsbad

Preliminary Hearing In Larrazolo Andrews Case Today

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.

Congressional contest testimony proceeds in Washington

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.

House of Representatives House

Lost Baby Found After Four Day Idaho Search

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.

Boise Idaho Lawrence Marsh Caldwell

Sentences in North Idaho land fraud cases handed down

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.

Moscow Idaho North Idaho William Dwyer C. W. Robney William F. Kettenbach Rev. Kester

Last Officer of Texan Navy Dies in Denver

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

Denver Colo John Pierson Titcomb A. B. Frenzel

Bryan Addressed Oklahoma Democratic Delegates At City Convention

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.

Oklahoma City O. T C. N. Haskell T. P. Gore Robert L. Owen U. S William J. Bryan

Indiana Sunday School Association Convention Opens in Kokomo

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.

Kokomo Ind Indiana Sunday School Association

Train Dispatchers Convene in Boston Convention

Train Dispatchers' Association of America meets in Boston in regular session with wide national attendance. The convention will last several days.

Boston

Cattle and Sheep Prices Hold Steady at Kansas City Market

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.

Kansas City

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Mrs. Potter Palmer Eclectic Medicos Newton E. Whitney Fred A. Whitney Wilbur F. Whitney Southwest Southland Bryan Philippines Hom Altho Porto Rico New Mexico Arizo Les Socratic Party Haynes & Bonkey Cryshe U. S. Weather Bureau N. M Wright, i Senator Tillman Independent Oil Refineries L. W. Holt Kewood Julius Biseman Mass W. A. Johnson North Mr. Johnson Texico Mrs. Johnson Man Texico Democrat Spencer T. Holder Holder Uncle Sam Alabama Lea Ave O. A Larrazolo Congress W. H Indiana Religious Meeting
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