23 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
1
A European dispatch notes no foundation for rumors that King Oscar may abdicate due to factions and pacific government stance. Madrid confirms a new cabinet led by Montero Rios with Weyler as minister of war. A Tacoma train robbery failed when a bandit could not halt the north coast limited near Puyallup as shots were fired and the engineer kept driving.
New York June 23 The regular summer vacation of the Court of General Sessions will be suspended this year to allow the court to be available if District Attorney Jerome begins prosecutions connected with the Equitable Life Assurance Society affairs. The action was taken at his request.
A severe storm event results in two deaths with limited readable specifics. Authorities have not released full casualty names or locations from the fragmentary text. Further verification is needed from official updates.
A severe storm blasted New York and nearby regions today causing extensive property damage. Two men were killed by lightning, eight injured seriously, as residents in Long Island and adjacent areas faced chaos. Victims were Michael Burns of Mountclair New Jersey and Arthur Bolton of Newark New Jersey.
The Commercial Club announces its officers for the coming year, confirming a renewed leadership slate. Newly elected and returning officers are listed, signaling continuity in the organization's governance and planned activities.
Roswell Commercial Club officers are reelected and new members named. G A Richardson remains president with J A Graham as secretary. A new treasurer, director changes, and a reception committee for visiting Catholic Sisters are announced. A water works meeting for Roswell is set for July 6 to discuss fire and sanitary protection.
B H Tallmadge faces charges of land fraud and subornation of perjury in a case alleging wrongdoing connected to land dealings. Authorities detail the allegations and potential penalties as the legal process advances.
Expect more arrests as authorities in Roswell report Ren H Tallmadge of Chicago linked to alleged land fraud. The U S marshal served a warrant from Commissioner Snyder after a Gy Grosvenor Clarkson complaint. Tallmadge bonded for 5000 and the case was continued to July 1 for the government to prepare its side.
Probate Clerk and Recorder F P Rayle announces a new rule requiring articles of incorporation to be recorded in the Recorder's Office. The filing fee rose from fifty cents to a range of 2.59 to 45.40 dollars, effective March 1, with all filings since then to be entered on the books.
Burns Macdonald, a special agent and adjuster for the Orient Insurance Company of Hartford, is in Roswell examining losses and inspecting risks. He told a Record reporter that Roswell is a very pretty town and a beautiful place in this section, but it certainly needs more protection.
Washington reports from leading corn producing regions show uneven conditions with planting delays due to excess moisture. Despite replanting costs, final acreage remains robust and outlook bets on a large harvest if weather stays above average.
Beginning Wednesday next week the Jaffa Prager Company will stage a major clearance sale in Roswell. Lincoln Sale Promoters of Chicago led by Acting Manager Saul Fleig will run the event, with the dry goods section closed Monday and Tuesday to prepare markdown pricing. The aim is to reduce stock for fall goods and offer unusually low prices Roswell shoppers have not seen before.
The Dexter Townsite Company and the First Presbyterian Church of Dexter filed deeds for record for $1 and other considerations. They cover lots 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 in Tallmadge's addition to Dexter. Newton J. Fritz and wife transferred property to J. A. Browning for $2500, including land in sections 13 and 18 plus adjacent lots totaling 161.08 acres.
The funeral for Mrs. John T. Stone was held at ten this morning from the Southern M E church. It drew one of the largest crowds in city history, reflecting her long community residence and universal popularity. Rev S R Twitty preached and will publish his tribute tomorrow. Burial followed at South Side cemetery.
The Book Club changes from Friday to Saturday afternoon meeting with Mrs. James Garrard on East Second Street due to the funeral of Mrs. John Stone.
Roswell Lodge No 18 meets in special communication Saturday evening June 24 at ? o clock to confer the Sellow Crest degree. All members are urged to attend and visitors in the city are invited. R M Parsons, Secretary.
Notice from Diamond Ice Co. states an unavoidable accident to machinery will prevent ice deliveries to the residence district until repairs are completed.
Mrs. B Cadehene arrived from Clyde Texas and will stay with her husband at the Honda reservoir briefly before moving to Corona New Mexico where they will establish their home.
J W Rhea traveled to Portales this morning for a routine business engagement. Local officials did not report any incidents or delays connected with the trip.
For Roswell and Vicinity fair to night with Saturday partly cloudy skies and likely showers. Stationary temperature.
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