19 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1905
Page
1
The Santa Fe re bate case is set to publish full particulars soon with official notices outlining the action, parties involved, and the next steps in the proceedings.
A White House conference between the President and Attorney General Moody on Santa Fe rebate policy ended with no discussion of specifics. The President will release correspondence details in his official statement, supplementing letters between Harmon and Judson and the Justice Department.
Intense heat grips the eastern states with New York and Pennsylvania reporting extreme conditions. Officials warn of health risks as residents seek cooling and relief from the blazing temperatures across the region.
Destructive hail and rain sweep Wisconsin while lightning damages Ohio and Michigan killing or injuring circus workers. Roswell plans a new stock store branded as Racket. Store to occupy R. B. Smith building near Western Grocery Co. Workmen install fittings. opening anticipated early July.
Two men died and several were seriously hurt after a boiler exploded near the Hudson River on the upper west side. Victims include Joseph Morgan and Frank Marone aged 18 who, with companions, were swimming when debris struck the water. Weather reports note 89 degrees at noon and rising. parks were opened as showers cooled the city and thousands slept outdoors. Four others remain hospital bound. authorities probe the blast cause.
The article reports that an eastern capitalists company bought land twenty miles northwest of the city and set up a standard drilling machine. Head driller C. A. Pepple says he has drilled through about 300 feet of oil sand and believes the next stratum at around 700 feet will yield abundant oil, with hopes of fueling engines if the deeper well is successful.
Premier Rouvier told the German ambassador in Paris that France is inclined to join the proposed Morocco conference if both governments can settle the exact points to be considered. The foreign office believes France and Germany will reach a satisfactory program agreement.
The Twentieth Century Limited on the New York Central completed its first 18 hour westbound trip between Chicago and New York, arriving in New York at 9:27 a.m. ahead of schedule. Officials say the trip could be shortened by a few minutes if needed.
Chicago reports a pronounced break in the strike ranks with many former strikers individually applying for old positions after weeks of strike action. At the lumber yards especially, George K Wenig notes former teamsters seeking their former posts without mentioning Boycotted firms.
Chicago June 19 indications arose that the teamsters strike would end before week’s end. A high council source says workers will vote by referendum to decide whether to end the strike without conditions or to let it continue.
Pastor Rev. S. R. Twitty says ninety five new members will be reported to the conference next weekend. He appeals to church members to add five more, aiming for a neat hundred at the quarterly gathering.
Judge G A Richardson, returning from Topeka, reports he finished taking testimony in the Kansas Colorado water suit as a Supreme Court commissioner. He will review and file exhibits, then travel to Denver to finalize records for the Supreme Court, with filing due in September. Home in Roswell for about thirty days.
Jap forces press on despite peace talks as reports indicate continued military activity across occupied regions. Allied observers monitor evolving tactics and territorial changes amid negotiations.
President Roosevelt hopes the preliminary pe ace negotiations with Russia and Japan may conclude before his summer trip to Oyster Bay. He may visit Worcester and Williams College then return to Washington. Lodz riot and Port Arthur expulsion news accompany reports from Berlin and Che Foo on Far East conflict.
Several hundred prominent wholesale grocers from the South gather in Norfolk for the annual convention. The three day session, presided over by President J. A. Van Hoose, will focus on trade related matters.
Grain and provisions prices listed for Chicago on June 19 show futures for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Pork, Lard, and Ribs with July and September contracts. The figures include Wheat at 83% for September, Corn around 53 1/4 and 62 for Sept, Oats various July and Sept prices, Pork, Lard at 7.27 and 7.45, and Ribs at 7.62 and 7.87.
Sunday’s ball game at the fair grounds featured the Chihuahua Mexicans defeating the Roswell Negro team 121 to 2. The mexicans, with Rumalito and Carmona on the battery, prepare to meet again during Emancipation Day events. Visitors A. E. May and H. C. Owen from Dexter. Thomas P. Myers and wife and P. J. Myers from Hagerman. Market notes include a for sale Everett piano and Pragger Sulphur Water available at Gamble & Kirby's.
Memphis Tennessee June 19. The American and German national colors are displayed as delegations of singers arrive for the opening German Sangerfest event. Visitors come from New Orleans Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Little Rock Cairo and other cities for the initial concert tonight.
Nashville June 19 Bishop R K Hargrove announced his resignation as president of the Vanderbilt University board of trustees at the annual meeting. Several Methodist Church South bishops are named as possible successors with Bishop Galloway of Jackson Mississippi appearing to be the leading candidate.
Chicago June 19 Fyfe Manson and Co a prominent commission house on the Chicago Board of Trade failed today taking on about seventy to eighty thousand dollars. The collapse is linked to the firm favoring the bear side of the corn market recently.
From across Montana members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles gathered in Anaconda for the annual state convention. Arrivals were met at the depot and escorted to Turner Hall where they registered and received credentials for the elaborate entertainment arranged by local members.
Emil Totterman a Swedish sailor was executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing early this morning for the December 19 1903 murder of Sarah Martin a New York City lodging house woman. The crime was described as a Jack the Ripper style killing that drew wide attention at the time.
Illinois man George Meisner of Kankakee plans to open a racket store on North Main Street in Roswell early in July after arriving to survey the town. He has been in town checking opportunities and assessing the market.
The Photo Engravers of the United States and Canada began their annual convention in Buffalo today. The event will run for three days and features attendees from major engraving firms and associations in North America.
A man and wife seek one or two clean rooms for light housekeeping in Roswell. No children or illness. State price and provide reference. Address Box 325.
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