Per mile roads cut passenger fare to two cents
A forthcoming transportation rule lowers passenger fares to two cents per mile effective July first. Officials state the policy will make travel cheaper and may impact ridership across routes.
22 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
1
A forthcoming transportation rule lowers passenger fares to two cents per mile effective July first. Officials state the policy will make travel cheaper and may impact ridership across routes.
Chicago June 22 report says passeng ers on all railroads agreed yesterday after a heated discussion among leading presidents of western land trans continental lines. An ultimatum was delivered by two major roads to implement rates at once unless an agreement was reached.
A SanTentom report from ngton on June 22 notes disasters haunt the first half of 1907. Natural calamities lead, with 5,400 killed and 925 injured in rail and other accidents, plus 455 miners harmed. The record risks becoming the century’s bloodiest year.
June 22 report notes G Frank Hogan envelope maker and his wife Slogan faced a divorce case over a one code for both with equality but alimony sought by Mrs Slogan. The Denver marriage of March 11 1905 drew notoriety for a shared moral code and permissive terms. details include alleged abuse and threats.
The Lakewood National Bank will open for business on July 3. The officers are E C Cook president J B Roberts vice president and B F an cashier. Stockholders include Joan W Poe and Nathan Jaffa of Lakewood with strong outside backing anticipated.
Governor Curry left the Philippines on June 15 and is due in San Francisco about July 15. He will proceed to Washington to call on the President at Oyster Bay before traveling to Santa Fe.
Pendleton, former head of the Immigration Bureau, may be disbarred as the case against him advances. The proceedings allege professional misconduct and sanction requests are under review by the disciplinary body.
One of the Territory's leading figures known as gang statesmen will appear in Aztec as the Interior Department assigns a special agent to the Pendleton public land transactions case. A. M. Edwards of the Bureau of Immigration, handling Pendleton papers, faced contempt charges but was acquitted. Also notices are invited by Commonwealth Water Co Barstow Texas for a 2590 foot well project with plans available on request. communications to A E Hayes Barstow Sec.
The P V and N E Ry issued a new timetable effective yesterday. South Bound trains arrive daily at 6 25 p m and depart at 6 35 p m. North Bound trains arrive daily at 8 50 a m and depart at 9 05 a m.
Real estate transfers filed include James E. Smith et al to Frank Mc Bain for 900 dollars covering northwest quarter of section 1 in two 15 S 24 E. South Spring Ranch and Cattle Co to R Beck for 2891.85 dollars covering northwest quarter of southeast quarter of section 19 and part of northeast quarter of same. Pecos Town Company to Perry Crisler for 65 dollars 18 in block 14 in Hagerman town. L K McGaffey to Bonifacio Mata for 100 dollars lots 28 29 30 31 in block of Acequia Subdivision. L K McGaffey to Epimenio Suniga for 50 dollars lots 63 64 block 3 Acequia Addition to Roswell. Gilbert N Amis to H D Torian for 300 dollars part of lot 3 block 6 in Alameda Heights.
Seattle June 22 athletes from Seattle and nearby cities will compete in tryouts for representation of the Pacific Northwest in the Amateur Athletic Union tournament at the Jamestown exposition in the fall. Dan Kelley the world champion sprinter will face Joel Parson, once deemed the fastest man at the University of Washington.
A train shooting affray on passengers results in one man killed and two women seriously wounded. Authorities investigate motive and suspect details remain unclear. Parties involved include passengers and railway staff at the scene. Further updates awaited.
On a westbound Rock Island train between Dresden and Selden Kansas barber John Bells fired on passengers after drinking all day. T. B. Topp a Minneapolis tailor was killed and Mrs Morris Olsen and her sister Mrs Harry Blakesley were wounded. Bells battled by passengers and arrested at Goodland Kansas.
Former President Grover Cleveland delivered a glowing eulogy for Bayard at the unveiling ceremony naming him ambassador to Great Britain. Judge Geo Gray introduced Cleveland and highlighted Bayard’s service as secretary of state and adviser to the former cabinet.
New York shops today stock fireworks and firecrackers for the Fourth of July. City law limits sales to June 22 through July 10, and small boys have started gathering noise makers for the holiday.
Roswell baseball team traveled to Artesia and won four to nothing. Gallegos struck out seventeen, allowed only one hit. Osborne pitched for Artesia as Roswell totaled six hits. Reeves slated to pitch for Roswell today.
Oklahoma City opens its Chautauqua assembly tomorrow with a sermon by Dr. Frank Gunsaulus of Chicago. Other speakers include William J. Bryan Governor Folk of Missouri Senator La Follette of Wisconsin and Senator Dolliver of Iowa.
Oratorical contests in Dartmouth hall for the class of 1866 prizes and the Barge gold medal inaugurate the 188th Dartmouth college commencement. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered tomorrow by Rev Gains Glenn Atkifs of Detroit. Alumni meeting Tuesday features Hon Theodore E Burton of Ohio as principal speaker.
Miss Le lia Moss McGuire and Lewis Living stone Hyde of New York wed at Christchurch Winchester at noon. The bride is related to Colonel Harry St. George Tucker, Jamestown exposition president. Hyde is a Yale graduate, prominent lawyer, and city club figure. They plan a European honeymoon and will live in New York.
In Wilmington Delaware a bronze memorial statue to Thomas F Bayard unveiled before the largest Delaware crowd at a public function. The address was read by John Bassett Moore since President Cleveland was absent. The widow drew the cord releasing the drapery as the statue was revealed. In Princeton New Jersey former President Cleveland remains ill but shows improvement.
In New York on June 22 over thirty yachts start the annual race to Block Island from Huckleberry Island, a 100 mile course. The New York Athletic Club hosts this largest such race in America with entrants including Saladin Notes Rebel Tamerlane Tanya Monsoon Mepsa Busy Bee Oman and Exit.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson argues higher meat prices reflect continued prosperity and greater demand, with farmers raising fewer cattle. He rejects packers in Chicago raising prices to cover losses from meat inspection, noting New York and eastern buyers compete fiercely, preventing price fixing by Chicago.
Bad weather last Sunday prevented Rev J W Smith of the M E Church South from reaching the elderly as planned. He will preach next Sunday morning and in the evening to young clerks and city office workers. All the city youth should hear this sermon.
Over 6,000 social elect from England and abroad attended a Windsor Castle garden party hosted by King Edward and Queen Alexandra with many American guests.
In Amoy China on June 22 a tense mood grips the foreign quarter amid rumors of a general uprising by Chinese against the white devils. Monday is said to be the date for a reported massacre, with insurgent leaders issuing calls to rise up and arm against the invaders.
An oil and gasoline promotional note urges readers to call phone 412 for delivery of high grade oil or gasoline. The Superior Refinery Co promotes honest prices and asks readers to try their product and be convinced by service.
New York, June 22. Six months more granted to the syndicate that underwrote the 5 100 000 Kansas City Southern railway notes. Agreement due today. Notes underwritten at 95 percent plus interest after a 2 percent underwriting commission. Reports say over half of the issue has sold
Ed ward A. Finnegan Garst Bldg 94tf offers a loan of 3000 secured by real estate. The note appears in a classifieds or legal notice section seeking lending or mortgage funding.
A reader advertises a house and three adjoining lots at Washington and Fifth, asking interested parties to contact any Roswell Realty Board member or F. E. Brooks at 931f.
General Frederick Funston declines parade participation citing potential jeers from a hostile crowd. San Francisco leaders form a special committee to decide whether to reply to the invitation.
Twelve thousand gymnasts from all European nations and the United States participate in the Bohemian gymnastic meet begun in Prague. More than 300 Bohemian gymnasts from the United States, with large groups from New York Chicago and Milwaukee, are entered.
Cattle receipts 1000 with market steady. Southern steers 3.30 to 5.50. southern cows 2.25 to 3.75. stockers and feeders 3.25 to 4.90. calves 3.50 to 5.75. western fed steers 4.50 to 6.50. western fed cows 2.25 to 4.50. Sheep receipts none, nominally steady.
Agde France June 22 six hundred men of the 17th Infantry who mutinied yesterday and marched to Beziers under arms returned to their barracks here early today.
Jefferson Brumback a pioneer Kansas City lawyer dies at Excelsior Springs sanatorium aged 79 He served as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Bastrop Texas June 21 The reunion of the J. D. Sayers camp United Confederate Veterans scheduled for today has been postponed to next Wednesday. Veterans across the region show strong interest in the event which is expected to eclipse prior local celebrations.
J. E. Dill reports the alfalfa festival in Artesia drew guests from valley towns. A noon barbecue stood out as one of the best, and bronco busting, baseball, and other features provided lively entertainment for attendees.
Probate Judge Evans united A. J. Cook and L. H. Mayfeel in marriage this morning. The couple, both young, will reside at the Orr Farm.
Secretary of War Taft returned this afternoon to Washington from his western trip, signaling the end of a tour that included stops and discussions on national defense and military affairs.
Work at the Spring River Oil Company well has slowed in recent days due to a bit becoming lost in the bore. Crews expect to recover the bit today and resume operations at the site.
The Grill Cafe shut its doors this morning as creditors closed in and seized many furnishings, forcing the proprietor to quit business.
J. F. Stark and his wife arrived from Plano Texas this morning to inspect the Valley and are staying at the Grand Central hotel.
Richards of Amarillo arrived yesterday while Eli Smith came in from Amarillo. George M. Smith visited from the ranch and will stay a few days. J. T. Mitchell came from Amarillo Friday night. Col Elliott and Mrs Elliott are in the city today. Bevan brothers of Lake Arthur and Haviland in town. Longman of Sunnyside and Hall of Elida spend the day in Roswell. WANTED Tent 12x14 or larger. apply Lock Box 275.
In Wilmington on June 22 a large crowd witnessed the unveiling of a memorial statue to Thomas F. Bayard former U S senator former secretary of state and first ...
About two hundred telegraph operators in San Francisco are on strike. The situation is quiet as workers press demands.
San Francisco reports about 200 operators out as Western Union and Postal Telegraph maintain offices with non striking staff. Companies reject union talks, seek new hires, and plan to deploy replacements from East with Pinkertons. New York says union board will decide next steps. Ogden to SF ships two carloads of Pinkerton agents to replace strikers.
Secretary of the Interior Garfield and Land Commissioner Ballinger arrived in Salt Lake City to review general Interior Department and Land Office matters. They will proceed to Cheyenne tonight.
William Jennings Bryan is expected in Fort Worth Texas tomorrow evening to open the Chautauqua with the address The Prince of Peace. He is popular in this Texas region and many visitors from other cities will attend.
Mrs Nell R Moore offers land with water for sale at 20 dollars per acre. Listing notes rear American National and the address 9713.
Articles filed in the Territorial Secretary's office authorize the Cimarron Valley Land Company in Colfax County with a capital of 1 million dollars. The charter states the company’s purpose to construct an irrigation project.
A new irrigation scheme centered in the Cimarron Valley proposes a water storage reservoir at the Moreno and Cieneguilla rivers confluence. The plan includes a main canal about twenty miles long running southeast along the Cimarron divide toward uplands south of Rayado River.
The Western Federation of Miners agreed to a constitutional amendment for a local union referendum before any strike. A two-thirds approval is needed, or a three-fourths local vote with executive board ratification. The convention also bars unions or members from making labor contracts. The split with the IWW is expected to be debated next week with Mahoney favoring separation.
An inch of rain drenched Santa Fe during the early part of the week, bringing wet weather to the area and affecting travel and outdoor plans.
In June 22 feature, New York waiters from the Waldorf Astoria to quick lunch spots unite with the Geneva Union’s American branch to convene in New York. Delegates will attend a grand banquet at the Hotel Astor and may push a resolution against tipping as a local issue. Mrs. Howard of Poughkeepsie faces unlawful speeding charges, and small-town officers enforce traffic on Vanderbilt Cup routes.
W. S. Prager offers his beautiful South Main home for sale for business reasons only. An exceptionally low price is offered for the next 30 days, with Carl ton & Bell pleased to show the property to prospective buyers.
Local U.S. Weather Bureau bulletin from Roswell New Mexico notes a max temperature of 90, a min of 53 and a mean of 72 with no precipitation. Winds are northeast at 3 miles per hour and the sky is clear. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with steady temperatures.
Paris dispatch reports Judge Wood refused to order the jury in the Haywood case to acquit. Darrow will open for the defense on Monday. In Paris the Chamber of Deputies vetoed most wine fraud bill clauses, allowing immediate government action to address wine growers’ grievances.
Boise Idaho June 22 there was no session of court in the Haywood case today Judge Wood refusing to order the jury to acquit Clarence S Darrow will make the opening statement for the defense next Monday
Lon C Cottingham arrives from the Harry Robinson ranch sixty miles east of Roswell and will spend several days visiting home folks in the area.
Mrs N A Malloy leaves for Weatherford Texas after six weeks at the bedside of her son Jack Malloy who died last Tuesday morning.
Tomorrow's service at the Presbyterian church features morning music led by Miss Adelia Morgan with Mrs. R. S. Cook assisting. In the evening Miss Merriman of Raleigh North Carolina will assist.
Artesia News reports Prof Stephenson has been tendered the Lakewood school principalship and will assume control in September. He served as principal of the high school this past year and proved himself a scholar and educator.
The New Mexican reports bright chances Albuquerque will land a large smelter early. Tri-Bullion Co. managers with Magdalena and Kelly district properties in Socorro county have examined the situation and favor the project. Backed by strong capitalists, the plan could be implemented on a large scale, benefiting Albuquerque first and the entire Territory second.
Arcanum day marking the thirtieth anniversary of the Royal Arcanium was celebrated by the order in New York and Brooklyn. Supreme and grand council officers participated in a review for state grand regent Edward Becker by the Forty-seventh regiment National Guard second battalion. An afternoon program of athletic sports preceded a grand fireworks display to close the celebration.
A large Riverside Drive parade celebrated the sixteenth anniversary of New York state naval militia formation. Governor Hughes and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newhbeory reviewed the ceremony as the West Indian campaign medal, awarded by Congress to the Yankee crew, was formally presented.
The Superior Refinery Co Independent Refineries operates a tank wagon marked Independent on Roswell streets from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. every working day. Consumers are urged to support the service and stop the wagon to purchase goods, with a call for moral and real support. Phone 412.
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