21 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
1
A report blames police actions for failing to halt a riot and massacre. It argues officers had opportunities to prevent the violence and protect civilians, citing specific failures and missed warnings.
Reports from St. Petersburg and Bialystock detail push for immediate prosecution of police and military officers implicated in a Jewish massacre and a demand to remove troops from Bialystock with relief funding. Sevastopol fortress mutiny ends after loyal regiments quell artillery factions and a wave of revolutionary sentiment rises among sailors and soldiers.
Rowe Cobb wedding held at the home of Miss Edith Alten in Garrettsburg Kentucky with Miss Margaret Cobb of Gonzales Texas as bride. Rev John H Rowe of Achilles Virginia officiated assisted by Rev C H Nash of Hopkinsville Kentucky. The bride is a Texas native.
Chicago reports James Hodek a union labor slugger and business agent was arrested after five weeks of detective work. He is accused of slugging W S Edwards, a Brass Manufacturers' Association member, on May 14 for Edwards' stance against the gas and electric fixture hangers strike.
The Walker Davisson Land Company brought a carload of thirty eight excursionists on the regular train last night. They toured Roswell and its farms today and plan to proceed down the valley tonight on the regular train, four hours late again.
The Roswell Commercial Club conducts its regular annual business meeting tonight at eight o'clock in the Clinic rooms. Directors will be elected and other business will be addressed.
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Ingersoll saves you money on R R tickets while offering developing and finishing services at Walton's studio 951f.
The Richardson Reid & Hervey law partnership, active since April 1 1903 in Roswell, dissolves. Granville A Richardson, Jim Hervey, and W C Reid are noted as senior figures with long public service, while each will maintain offices. Reid plans time in Santa Fe. The piece details their careers and local influence in New Mexico law and politics.
Oliver Womack, sentenced to 55 days for stealing a watch from F. M. Jump, escaped yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Woodruff pursued with a black team and recaptured him at Orchard Park, returning him to jail. Womack, from a Tennessee family, had $125 on arrival, drank away funds, and stole the watch to sell for $10. He suffers lung trouble and came west for health.
Fall River mass June 21 Twe cotton manufacturers of this city have granted the operatives a 14 per cent increase of wages the new scale being practically the same as that prevailing before July 1 1904 About 25000 workmen here are benefited and it is expected that other cotton manufacturing centers will follow suit.
In Denver on June 21 sheriff Nisbet moved George Turner and accomplice Edward Carse from local custody to Colorado Springs due to fear of mob violence over the murder of Patrolman Spellman.
Macon Missouri June 21 Circuit Attorney Sanger of St Louis dropped the bribery charge against T E Albright former member of the St Louis House of Delegates. He had been acquitted earlier today on a perjury charge.
The Record notes a reporter attends the Confederate picnic and will file a fuller report tomorrow if he does not overeat during the event.
A canal bill is set for a final vote this afternoon. Lawmakers rush to decide on the measure amid mounting support and opposition from legislators and regional groups.
The House passed Representative Hoggs bill setting aside Mesa Verde locality as a national park spanning Colorado and New Mexico. The reserve includes numerous cliff dwellings and aims to protect historic sites amid a broader push for government land preservation.
Kansas City stock receipts 4 500 with a strong market. Native steers 4.00 5.70, southern steers 3.00 3.75, southern cows 2.17 3.40, native cows and heifers 2.24 5.10, stockers and feeders 2.75 4.24, calves 2.30 6.00, western fed steers 3.50 5.25. Sheep receipts 3 000 with a strong market. Muttons 5.00 6.40, lambs 5.75 7.75, range wethers 5.0 6.50, fed ewes 4.75 5.90. Wool market in St Louis steady with territory and western mediums 25 29, fine medium 21 25, fine 18 31.
Rev. H. F. Vermillion of the Baptist church will preach in Eden Valley through Saturday and return to lead regular services here on Sunday.
Local forecast for Roswell and vicinity notes a 6 am observation with a maximum 87, minimum 57, mean 72 and 60 precip, light southwest wind. Weather is clear. Forecast calls for partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Friday.
The Sixth Annual Report of the Philippine Commission praises Captain George Curry, formerly of Roswell and Lincoln County, for his early volunteer service, later civil government roles, and strong administrative capacity. It notes his sympathetic yet firm leadership, fluency in native dialects, and ability to engage local communities.
London June 21 Miss Billington and four Military Woman Suffrage Association members were arrested in Cavendish Square for a disturbance outside Chancellor of the Exchequer Asquith home. A crowd gathered defying police as leaders were taken into custody. Billington fined 50 dollars or two months imprisonment. she said she would go to jail.
Oklahoma City hosts a sweeping statehood celebration with excursion trains bringing crowds from across the twin territories. Governor E. K. Hoch of Kansas delivered the principal address amid the largest public sentiment shown in Oklahoma to date.
The funeral for the late Mrs. G A Read was held from the family residence at four o'clock with Rev. Vermillion officiating. A large crowd attended and accompanied the body to 3 S Side Cemetery for interment. Numerous floral tributes expressed the family's esteem.
John M. Pattison former Ohio governor was buried after a simple funeral service in Milwood Ohio Attended by state officials party associates and friends Judge Judson Harmon former attorney general spoke on Pattison life and Bishop Spelliyer delivered the sermon
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for assistance and sympathy after a bereavement. They pray God’s blessing on each one. Names GEO. W. READ KENNIE READ MR and MRS M D BURNS. Also notes Dr Noah Hamilton of Hamilton Bros has gone to Texas and may take a partner there.
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