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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1905
Page
1
A report notes ColD experiences a nervous breakdown and is sent to bed for rest. The incident highlights stress factors affecting the individual and the subsequent medical advice to recuperate away from daily duties.
Washington dispatch notes preparations to prosecute the Santa Fe and other railroads for rebates. An edict updates Chinese exclusion provisions, easing entry for merchants students and travelers to counter boycott effects. Also reported: Secretary Hay's health update and a series of local real estate deeds and corporate filings.
County commissioners authorize construction of a new road, approving funding and oversight. The project advances with plans for improved capacity and safety, targeting faster commutes for residents and better access for emergency services. Local officials said the upgrade will boost economic activity and connect key neighborhoods.
The Dexter area celebrates a major road upgrade on Second Street. County commissioners Tom White, William Atkinson, and Fritz funded part of the project with 500 from county funds, enabling grading from the city limits to the cemetery and a new three mile oval surfaced thoroughfare. Tobe Cazier and crew finished the grading, with Roswell Commercial Club providing three drags and more to come.
Roswell will gain an exclusive shoe store when F. J. Peeler opens early in August. The Ray stone building on Main Street is being fitted with new shelving and a plate glass front. Peeler will stock shoes, footwear, and leather goods, reviving his local business career after seven years away.
Ray Maylor a 20 year old who traveled from Marshall Missouri seeking relief from tuberculosis died suddenly Sunday afternoon at a Campbell ranch section house. He collapsed from a hemorrhage beside friends and was taken to Undertaking Parlors. His body will be shipped to Missouri to join his parents and siblings. The report also notes local arrivals and a restaurant purchase, with mention of several residents and travel plans.
In Lodz an outbreak has claimed twelve hundred victims amid ongoing siege conditions. Officials report severe shortages and urgent relief needs as curfews and military actions persist. Ground operations focus on containment and emergency aid delivery to affected districts.
Reports from Lodz and Warsaw detail Jewish and Christian casualties in police violence as crowds riot under siege, with bombs and police attacks. St Petersburg and Washington scenes shift to diplomatic talks. Roosevelt seeks August plenipotentiaries meeting in the United States, with M Nelidoff Baron Rosen and Takahira named as tentative envoys.
Lewiston Penn June 26 Elwood man convicted of first degree murder for killing William Murray was found dead in his cell He admitted the death by his own action with carbolic acid The case marks a final grim turn in a long legal battle surrounding the Murray homicide.
Clyde C. Emerson files in district court seeking a receiver for a dissolved partnership with Julius J. Gits and F. E. Dandurand. The suit alleges a formed partnership to buy 20 mules and hauling rights to rent to Taylor Moore Construction at 12.50 per mule per month. Emerson claims paying Ed Kaufman $400 and a note for 3,250.
Philadelphia, June 26 nine hour day and open shops were adopted in forty five leading printing establishments, employing about two thirds of local compositors. The measure followed a United Typothetae meeting with master printers from across the country. It anticipates a future eight hour day demand starting next January with no immediate opposition expected.
Chicago June 26. Lack of funds hampers the lumber teamsters strike. More than $4,000 is needed today to pay strike benefits and union leaders report some difficulty raising the money.
Presbyterian church members and congregation attend a farewell reception at the home of Mr and Mrs L C Walker at Seventh Street and Kentucky Avenue at eight o'clock tonight. Dr and Mrs C E Lukens leave soon for the doctor's vacation in the North.
Gertrude M. Higday received probate letters from Judge Evans after a bond for her personal property was fixed at $1,000. The action occurred in probate court with Judge Evans presiding.
Those who have seen the new road and those who will see it this summer praise the county commissioners for their splendid public service.
Notice that the sale of Harry Wildy Lea’s realty, advertised to start June 12 1905, has been continued and will proceed day to day from 10 o'clock each morning except Sundays until July 3 1905. Committee members J S Lea and M L Pierce announce the extension.
In Copenhagen on June 26 the Danish cadet training ship Georgstag was accidentally rammed and sunk by the British steamer Ancona. The disaster left twenty two cadets drowned and fifty seven saved as the vessel sank in about ninety seconds amid serious disorder.
A. G. Anderson of Pecos County Texas advertises 300 yearling Rambouillet rams for sale in Roswell in September. They will be equal in size to top California rams and used to improve breeding stock. Also note: Baptist church Ladies Aid Society hosts an informal reception on parsonage lawn at 210 West Fourth Street tomorrow from 5 to 10 p.m. with free refreshments and a free will offering accepted for church work.
Louis James Tibbs aged 21 of Leavenworth Kansas and Lulu Calvert aged 20 of Cookeville Tennessee secured a marriage license late Saturday evening from Recorder F P Gayle. Edgar Caffee departed by automobile for Torrance and Albuquerque for several days on insurance business.
The notice offers a large front room for rent at 902 N Main with no invalids allowed. It also advertises a Roswell business for sale by Carlton Bros of Oklahoma Block room 12, seeking a change and open to accepting country or city property as part of the deal.
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