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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
1
Four reports from the Colorado gubernatorial contest committee were filed to be presented to the joint assembly. They cover ousting Adams in favor of Peabody, opposition to the contest, and a Democratic call to dismiss the Peabody challenge. A separate report cites precinct fraud but supports Adams’ enough votes to win. The assembly adjourned briefly out of respect for the late Senator Walcott.
Reports from Moscow say rioters were killed in clashes with workers in the Crechow Sujewo district as troops moved in. In Viborg, over ten thousand factory workers went on strike. A Japanese cavalry detachment of 400 with one gun raided Sinminten near Mukden, trampling Main Street and rail lines. General Kuroki’s command noted activity through the night.
A slim chance remains for a conference committee to produce a final report on the stalled bill. Legislators await a potential agreement as key differences persist between chambers and party leaders.
Washington reports indicate probable poisoning linked to a bi carbide bottle used by Mrs. Stanford for medicine. Property is slated to transfer to the University amid unclear motives for the deed. The day’s dispatches also describe Japanese advances in Manchuria with towns seized and forces pressing and shelling along multiple fronts.
Senate daily discussion centers on the statehood bill v 174 with Bailey noting only bare hope of conference committee agreement. Meanwhile in the theater of war the Shahke river bridge sees furious fighting as Japanese units push north and the Russian defense on Kudaza and Kutai Pass holds after relief column actions and nighttime assaults. in Moscow 60,000 workers are striking and Stoessel meets with Emperor Nicholas in a luncheon reception.
Roswell area forecast calls for partly cloudy to night and Friday with occasional rain and cooler temperatures. Local notes report M Wright, snow blind at work, sought lay off but was assaulted by his employer. Miller pleaded guilty to striking Peralez, paid five dollars and costs. Peralez, in Chihuahua, with swollen cracked feet, is being cared for by the county.
Roswell clerks appeal to the Women’s Club to assist in maintaining early closing hours for stores. The move is described as a diplomatic yet necessary step amid prevailing attitudes that men may find humiliating.
Mrs. C. L. Stone learns of her father's death in Ardmore and leaves with Mr. Stone and the children to attend his deathbed and funeral. friends in the city extend sympathy.
A meeting to form a local union of Presbyterian church youth societies saw only three churches represented. The presidents heard a report on constitution and by-laws, but no action was taken. Another meeting may be called to pursue the union initiative.
Daily activity at the government land office continues with six desert claims and one homestead filed Tuesday. Wednesday saw five homesteads and three desert claims filed, plus one man making final proof on a homestead claim.
Mrs Keyes sought Wheeler's relatives after his death from pneumonia. His aunt in Nebraska has located him and will decide next week what to do with the body. The remains will be held for several days.
W H Whiteman, recently removed as Adjutant General by Governor Otero, files charges in Washington alleging the governor appropriated militia supplies furnished by the general government for his own use.
Miss Brigance a milliner of Morrison Brothers recently arrived in New York after a week at home in Honey Grove Texas en route from the East.
L D Simmons departed this morning for his Amarillo home. He serves as a freight and passenger agent for the Fort Worth and Denver railroad and has been in town and along the line on business.
Mr and Mrs M S Taylor and their baby departed this morning for Portales to stay about a month. They will visit friends and attend to business interests during the trip.
Councilman Ballard departed Santa Fe on Monday to travel to Washington as part of the Rough Riders escort group for the presidential inaugural parade. He will accompany the President and take part in the ceremonial procession.
Dr. and Mrs. L. B. Raschbaum left this morning for Amarillo after several days here. Dr. Raschbaum plans to settle in Roswell and expects to return about the 20th of the month.
G. M. Lummis of Pleasant Hill Missouri, a recent prospector who has located at Artesia, visited the city today arriving to survey prospects and meet local contacts.
QO G Lewis of the Santa Feland department left this morning for his Chicago home after a four week stay in Roswell He will return after a few days at home in Chicago
Mr and Mrs T W Patterson of Roswell travel to Siloam Springs Arkansas to prospect for a new home. They will settle there if conditions meet their expectations.
C L Ramp of Moline Illinois who has been in town several days attending to business affairs departed this morning for Pueblo Colorado.
Nicely furnished rooms and good table board offered at 314 North Richardson Avenue. Mrs. Biehle is the proprietress, inviting guests to inquire for accommodations and meals.
Chief Detective Burnett said his department had not investigated the alleged poisoning of Mrs. Stanford before her Honolulu voyage. Private parties may have investigated. Mountford S. Wilson questioned the poisoning claim, while an agency said there may be some basis to the poisoning claim though details remain unknown. News from Honolulu said strychnine was found in a bi carbonate bottle Mrs. Stanford used before death, fueling belief she was poisoned.
Amado Peralez a Mexican sheep herder working for Ross Miller about 45 miles from Roswell near Hagerman is now a county charge while recovering from a severe case of frozen feet sustained during travel in the recent cold spell. He froze his feet and he continues to recover at the county facility.
Mrs Sallie L Robert traveled from Artesia for the day to attend to business interests and meet with friends.
Frank White was arrested yesterday on a warrant by Justice Bailey for allegedly stealing a pistol from Tobe King in January. He faces arraignment at 2 PM and maintains his innocence. King, who accuses White, is serving time for stealing chickens.
A New York ad offering fifty snow shovelers a day’s work for two dollars led to a crowd of over three hundred men on Fifth Street. Police were called as fights erupted after the checks were distributed and men rushed to claim the work for the day.
President Roosevelt transmitted a message to Congress endorsing pending measures to prevent the spread of contagious animal diseases between states and to foreign countries. He urged enactment of the remedial legislation before adjournment.
A Frisco system passenger train was held up by bandits near Mammoth Spring Arkansas today. The express car safe was robbed. Memphis dispatch says the robbery occurred on March 1 and involves unknown assailants. The incident disrupted service but details on injuries or arrests were not provided.
Roswell schedules the season’s first baseball clash for next Sunday at 2 30 PM on the Chihuahua diamond. The Mexican P V N E team meets the Darktown Sluggers Roswell colored team in the opener.
Walton's Studio offers fine views of anything in the Pecos Valley as showcased by Pecos Valley Views column. StL.
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