25 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1904
Page
1
The Russian fleet attempts to sail from Port Arthur amid mounting pressure. Japanese forces maintain strategic blockade as ships maneuver to avoid embargos and seek safer routes in the ongoing conflict.
Wireless reports from Tokio recount June 23 naval actions near Port Arthur. Japanese forces reportedly disabled and sank Russian ships while Russians countered with torpedo boats, with casualties and continued coastal skirmishes noted.
A Russian correspondent with Major General Mistchenko's division says in Liao Yang that on June 23 Cossacks could not recover seven wounded and all were killed. It adds that Japanese troops then mutilated the slain men before their comrades.
Baptists and Christians announce revival progress with sermons tonight and Sunday services at Roswell Opera House and St Andrew's Hall. Attendance urged, with Sunday school, Epworth League, and baptism opportunities. Omaha note: Kincaid bill opens 8.8 million acres of Nebraska cattle land to homesteads for those meeting qualifications.
A mix of classifieds and community notices includes shop auction details for equipment at Gatewood & Bateman and local vendors Garton Moss & Co selling canned goods olives and syrup. Church services at Christian Presbyterian and school announcements round out a busy town day with a political campaign, dances, and land opening notes.
Senator Fairbanks, the vice presidential nominee, left Chicago for Indianapolis this afternoon. He is to arrive at 7:20 p m and will speak at several stops en route. A large nonpartisan homecoming demonstration will be held tonight with neighbors and friends in Indianapolis.
Dr. Dowie returns to New York to address crowds at Carnegie Music Hall in a three part program tomorrow. He aims to discuss his recent setbacks in Australia and London and to promote Zion City bonds to attendees.
General Chaffee chief of staff and Quartermaster General Humphreys departed Washington on June 25 to inspect western and northwestern posts. They will tour army installations and report findings from the trip.
Miss Helen Gould opened her country place at Irvington-on-Hudson for a public lawn party and band concert. Proceeds go to the army and navy branch of the YMCA, one of her favored charities. Thomas L. Shevlin of Minneapolis sails for Great Britain to challenge for hammer throw championships and to represent Yale and Harvard in the international dual meet with Oxford and Cambridge.
Milwaukee June 25 Court Commissioner E E Chapin issued an injunction against three Milwaukee tailors, ordering them to employ only union workmen and to comply with the contract claimed with the Milwaukee Custom Tailors union. It is reported as the first such restraining order against a firm.
Marcus C. Crahan of Providence R I pleaded guilty in a U S District court to counterfeiting and was sentenced to fifteen years at hard labor and fined 2500 dollars in the St Louis case announced today.
New York June 25 reports say John Sharp Williams may be temporary chair with Senator Bailey seen as possible permanent chair at St Louis. Judge C J Gavin of Raton NM is appointed reading clerk praised for a marvelous voice aiding all attendees.
Washington June 25 Roosevelt received Don J Deobaldia, newly appointed Panamanian minister, as the United States formally recognizes Panama. The meeting was official yet cordial, marking a cordial link between the two nations as Panama gains recognition from America.
The President appoints Rear Admiral Evans and Rear Admiral Manney Brigadier General Greeley Lieutenant Commander Janne and Professor Willis Moore to head a Weather Bureau led board to examine wireless telegraphy for national government use.
In Chicago on June 25 twelve people were injured with several feared dead after two crowded street cars collided on Wallace Street and Thirty first Street. Investigators believe brake failures contributed to the crash.
Paris reports that the French foreign office has confirmed the Tangier arrival of Perdicaris and Varley per a dispatch from the French minister, aligning with the Associated Press account from the prior night.
St Louis June 25 The Worlds Fair Handicap race at the fair grounds will determine the winner today. Worth over forty thousand dollars to the victor, the event has twelve probable starters listed for the race on the track.
Gar ton Moss & Co. announce Wallace & Son I A as the Modern Grocers. They claim greater modernity and trustworthy pure food products through a distributors channel.
For sale a four-year-old black mare described as gentle and good driver. Apply at Record Office. The town notes Roswell selling the 16 page Daily Record edition to share with friends. Mrs Lulu Hayden, daughter of J D Cooley of Glen, left for Pleasant Hill home after visiting Hayden for months.
Don A. Sweet of Amarillo was in the city yesterday and departed in the evening for the south.
A. C. Wilson of Boulder Colorado has purchased the residence of R. P. Farris in Alameda Heights.
Miss Nona Wallace of Belle Plaine Kansas visited Mrs H F M Bear yesterday in a social visit noted by the local press.
Miss Soenstron of Dayton Iowa visits the family of C V Peter son, delivering cordial greetings and exchanging news during the social visit.
Dr J K Bishop returned yesterday afternoon from a visit to the world’s fair. J F Thompson of Belle Plaine Kansas visited in the city yesterday.
Eddy County voters head to polls today to cast ballots in the primary election. Local candidates vie for party nominations across municipal and county offices amid limited polling locations and turnout expectations.
A new residence is under construction at the corner of Eighth Street and Richardson Avenue. Local builders report steady progress and expect completion in the coming months.
Kansas City cattle and sheep prices listed by class including native and western cattle stockers and feeders and muttons and lambs. Chicago prices show steers stockers and feeders cows heifers canners bulls calves with ranges. plus New York money on call and closing stock figures for several railroad and steel stocks.
Mrs Louise Henderson of Wichita Kansas settles on her claim southeast of town and will become a citizen of Chaves county.
J. D. Cooley from Glen visits while Frank L. Markham of Anthony Kansas plans a possible move to the city. Both are exploring new business or residence opportunities in town.
Jerry Simpson, U. S. Bateman and J. M. Nelson were among those who returned this morning from points down the road.
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