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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
1
Roswell announces its new creamery is running daily with initial 20 pounds of butter and plans to boost output. The venture, aided by the Roswell Commercial Club, urged residents to buy Roswell made butter at market price, guaranteeing full weight and purity. Also included are obituaries, local notices, weather office updates, and property listings from Roswell and nearby areas.
A famed passenger service, the Twentieth Century Limited, derails after striking an open switch, causing a major disruption. Investigators assess signaling lapses, with no reports of critical injuries as crews secure the site and begin cleanup and repairs.
At Mentor near Cleveland the luxurious Twentieth Century Limited, racing at over sixty miles per hour, struck an open switch. Twenty one people die, many others injured as a fiery wreck blocks the line. Officials suspect a malicious act, with the switch opened by a crank. rescue efforts continue through the night as identities are determined and victims are removed from the wreckage.
Orton is exonerated and cleared of the charge related to Odiso rebating law. The ruling absolves the defendant of all alleged violations, marking a decisive end to the case and affirming legal compliance.
President participates in commencement at Williams College then travels back to Washington the same day. Correspondence to the Attorney General and Secretary Morton is released exonerating Morton on a rebate law charge while an officer on a Santa Fe buffet car. Additional deaths and injuries are reported including H C Mecklin and L M Elrick among others.
Official report from W C Brown of New York Central cites Mentor switches set for main track during wreck involving trains No 10 and No 26. Conductor noted side track setting, lights out. authorities suspect deliberate derailment. Roosevelt visit to Williams College. detailed travel plans and lectures follow commencement.
Oliver Nelson first lieutenant of Company B has been granted admission to a U S army service school. He will attend the garrison school at Fort Crook Omaha Nebraska this winter under the U S service. The term runs from November to March 31 1906 and ends with Nelson training to improve military tactics.
Judge Ira A. Abbott in Albuquerque ruled the statute barring saloons in settlements with fewer than 100 inhabitants is constitutional. The case Territory of New Mexico v Stephen Stephany et al upheld Chapter 115 of the 1905 session laws, while criticizing the law for not defining a village.
The Book Club will meet Saturday afternoon with Mrs James Garrard at east Second street due to the funeral of Mrs John Stone. C A Overholt arrived from the north and east last night with a party of eight prospective land buyers.
District Attorney Jerome of New York has begun an inquiry into the Equitable Life Assurance Society issues. He telegraphed State Superintendent Hendrix requesting immediate official copies of his report arraigning the society's management.
Springfield June 24 Governor will grant reprieve to Johann Hoch, under sentence to hang tomorrow for wife murder, to allow case to be taken to the Illinois Supreme Court.
Dr. C. E. Lukens, pastor of the Presbyterian church, is given a month long vacation in July, including five Sundays. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Lukens on the trip to the North and a church reception is planned in their honor.
Brattleboro Vermont June 22 The habeas corpus petition of Mrs Mary Rogers under sentence of death for the murder of her husband was denied by Judge Wheeler sitting as Justice of the U S Circuit Court today.
Members of Company B are called to assemble at the Armory tonight to discuss a fitting and pleasant Fourth of July celebration. All enrolled boys should bring their uniforms to the Armory.
Henry W Lawton Post G A R members are called to assemble at 1204 North Washington street at 8 30 a m June 22 for the funeral of Comrade Wm A Willey AVA E PAGE Commander of Post The Portland Oregon paper notes the Lewis and Clark Exposition opening hall grand march was led by Mrs W C Howard formerly Miss Bethenia McCord of this county Mrs Howard is popular in Northwest social circles and is sister of David P McCord now in Roswell for his health
An unavoidable accident to machinery prevents ice delivery to residence district. The Ice Factory will suspend standard service until repairs are completed. Residents should plan alternate cold storage and monitor future updates for resumption timing.
Roswell and Vicinity reports fair weather with stationary temperatures through tonight and Friday. No significant changes expected in conditions or temperature range. Local observatories forecast minimal wind and dry skies.
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