20 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
1
A Roswell resident addresses graduates highlighting the college man’s path to public service. He argues for civic duty and leadership roles, urging new graduates to seek opportunities in government and community leadership.
Former Colorado governor Herbert J. Hagerman spoke at Colora College in Hinkse Springs urging educated men to participate in public life. He warned that without broad educated involvement government may be controlled by those who ignore the republic’s principles and called for principled, selfless political service.
Tokyo reports that Ambassador Aoki was recalled from Washington after losing favor with the president. The move follows diplomatic tensions and ongoing policy disagreements between Tokyo and the administration.
Washington reports Viscount Aoki, Japan's ambassador, incurred President Roosevelts displeasure over lack of delicacy in negotiating indemnity for the San Francisco mob outrages. Aoki was recalled as he proposed indemnity and the President dismissed him, directing future talks through the State Department. The same dispatch notes Grover Clevelands grave intestinal trouble after Princeton ceremonies and possible extended confinement.
The administration asserts control over the public lands convention amid tensions with local authorities. Officials emphasize unified oversight and pledged collaboration with state agencies to ensure orderly proceedings and adherence to policy.
The Public Land Convention debated credential reports and defeated a motion to include delegates from five national associations. Chief Forester Pinchot addressed the assembly after the vote, defending administration policies amid ongoing debates.
A thief broke into the Cash Grocery between ten and eleven last night but fled through the rear window after four officers fired at him. Only twenty five to thirty cents was missing from a till, with no other items taken according to morning investigations. The robber wore a light colored shirt and a white hat. Officer Champion coordinated the response.
The Mexican baseball team defeated the Colored Giant Sluggers 17 to 4 yesterday afternoon at Amusement Park. Gallegos pitched for the Mexicans as the Sluggers struggled at the plate in a high scoring, rough contest.
The pitcher showed exceptional speed and nearly pitched at will as he rattled basemen, knocking off their gloves on throws to bases. Attendance was strong and patrons called it the year's best game. Catcher Nichols of Roswell officiated as umpire.
Postmaster Kellahin, Roswell’s three year city postmaster, arrives in Santa Fe en route to Farmington. The Grand Lodge official lectures across the Territory, visits Temple Lodge No. 6 in Albuquerque, notes Estancia Lodge U D J T with 16 members, and plans consults with Montezuma Lodge No. 1 and Santa Fe Arch Chapter No. 1.
A welfare style notice from The Superior Refinery Co promotes its Inde pendent tank wagon in Roswell from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on workdays and urges consumer support to sustain the business with a phone contact 412. It also notes a postponed M E Church reception due to muddy weather.
U. S. Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico on June 20 records a high of 78 a low of 56 and a mean of 67 with 0.48 inches precipitation. Winds northeast at 4 miles per hour and cloudy conditions. Forecast calls for thunder showers this afternoon or tonight then Friday fair and warmer. M Wright official in charge.
Harry Jones and Queenie Murray hosted the Emancipation Day ball at the Shelby stone hall on East Fourth street last night. The event drew many prominent white guests and the darkey attendees danced and ate well, leaving none hungry.
A Mexican known as Martinas refused Loreta Rivera a loan at the Green Front Saloon. Rivera attacked Martinas with a chair, inflicting a deep cut and severing an artery. Dr. Phillips stopped the bleeding. Martinas was taken home and Rivera jailed.
The Santa Fe railroad released a new folder focused on irrigated lands in the Southwest. It targets Jamestown Exposition attendees and highlights Hondo and Carlsbad reservoir projects. Traffic Manager D L Meyers says Santa Fe is aiding the Southwest, calling the region the Garden Spot of New Mexico with strong growth ahead.
The heartrending report notes twelve men face execution in Missouri next week unless Governor Folk acts. Two are now confined in a madhouse which may save them, while some may receive thirty day respite. A triple execution is planned for convicts Ryan Rayman and Vaughn who killed two prison officers during a 1905 escape attempt at Jefferson City penitentiary.
The Newport News Ship Building Company and the Fall River Ship Building Company won bids to build two twenty thousand ton battleships. Each contract totals $3,987,000 and $4,677,000 respectively.
In St. Louis on June 20, Ambassador Bryce of Great Britain addressed Washington University during its semi-centennial commencement day exercises. Alumni from across the United States participated in the program.
Bryan opens the Fort Smith Chautauqua Assembly in Fort Smith Arkansas with hundreds of visitors arriving from across Arkansas and Indian Territory. Captain H P Hobson is scheduled to speak next Wednesday at the event near the crater.
Cattle receipts reach 7,000 with a steady market. Southern steers bring 3.25 to 5.50 while cows fetch 2.00 to 3.75, stockers 3.50 to 4.90, bulls 3.25 to 4.80, calves 3.50 to 6.00, western fed steers 4.25 to 6.75, and western cows 3.00 to 4.50. Sheep receipts total 6,000 with a very strong market. muttons 6.25, lambs 7.25 to 8.10, range wethers 5.25 to 6.75, fed ewes 4.75 to 5.90.
The body of Midshipman Henry Clay Muffin Jr., last missing from the Minnesota launch disaster, was recovered today near old Fort Wood in Hampton Virginia.
The advertisement listing promotes Superior Refinery Co oil and gasoline delivery from Phone 412. Real estate for sale at Washington and Fifth is offered by Roswell Realty Board. Notices include a $3 600 loan by Edward A Finnegan and Garst Building. Local residents travel and business updates follow with a new corrugated iron addition to Robert Makin's Main Street store.
W S Prager offers his beautiful South Main residence for sale for the first time due to business reasons. An exceptionally low price is available for the next 30 days, with Carl ton & Bell arranging viewings for prospective buyers.
Idaho court allows articles from Miners' Magazine touching on former Governor Steunenberg and other figures. It admits material on earlier events while doubting post crime content. Judge Wood signals the state will likely close its case tomorrow as Senator Borah remarks.
New York June 20. Commissioner Neill reports an adjustment of the Western Union Telegraph Company and operators differences, leading to no strike. President Clowry sent a letter declaring the company’s position satisfactory to all parties. San Francisco June 20. South San Francisco Electric Railway and former carmen settle. workers return at prior wages while United Railroads strike pending.
A call issued by the San Francisco Union Committee with President Wilson's encouragement requests a National Industrial Peace Conference in San Francisco in July. The aim is to establish permanent industrial peace in the city.
A Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern passenger train bound from Louisville to Cincinnati was split by falling rock in a tunnel near Mitchell Indiana this morning. Seven people were injured, four seriously.
An old newspaper notice advertises the Majestic venue with a first show at 8 p m and a second at 9 p m with a ticket price of 10 cents. The wording confirms promotional emphasis and schedule for entertainment.
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