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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
1
Reports from Everett Washington dated March 3 describe over a hundred dead after avalanches, with 28 bodies recovered and many missing. Survivors recount heroic acts by conductors Purcell and Clary, while rescuers battle continuing snow slides and bitter cold. Floods threaten Spokane and Lewiston areas as rivers rise and infrastructure fails.
Parson s Lawrence at 215 North Main Street offers real estate life and fire insurance services. They advertise bargains on improved farms Main Street business property residences suburban homes and acreage. They claim the best life and fire insurance on the market and invite inquiries with the prompt ask Parsons he knows.
Extreme western areas along the Snake River see rising waters spilling banks while New England endures four days of heavy rain. In Boston and Cape Cod rail lines washed away bridges destroyed factories forced to halt operations and widespread flood conditions reported.
Augusta Ga March 3 Ty Cobb signed his contract with the Detroit American League club yesterday. Cobb’s agreement provides a salary of nine thousand dollars annually for three years.
Wool unchanged in territories and western mediums 25 28 fine mediums 20 24 fine 12 21. Market notes list prices across categories with no other details or buyers.
The Ingersoll Book Stationery Art and Post Card Co announces a new postal service alongside access to 100 thousand post card views of local scenes. Some images have never been shown before. The release highlights expanded mail support and rare local imagery for collectors and customers.
Bluefields Nic March 3 The insurgent movement led by General Estrada against the Nicara guan government has been practically crushed. The western phase of the campaign has petered out and nothing is left to the insurgents but a re-
Kansas City cattle receipts reach 3000 with native and southern classes trading 3.25 to 7.25 while hogs total 7000 with markets steady to five cents lower. Sheep receipts 3000 with muttons at 6.25 to 7.75 and lambs at 8.25 to 9.40. western weights and ewes also listed.
The local Modern Woodmen camp plans a big ball at Gaul Court Hall Thursday evening. Tickets cost $1.00 with ladies admitted free. Events target members and community attendees for a social gathering and dance night.
El Paso Texas February 26 After eighteen years of service Capt Tom Ross commander of the State Ranger force stationed at Ysleta announced his resignation citing weariness with the job and routine duties.
The Fae Woman's Club met Wednesday at the Carnegie Library with fair attendance. Mrs. A. S. Trube led an excellent paper on Raphael and Titian. A discussion on temperance followed, leading to a resolution endorsing the banishment of saloons in Roswell and pledging club support in the upcoming municipal election.
R H Kemp sold the cottage on North Pennsylvania Avenue where he and his family lived. Wilfley and Bell own the house now and have W R Bond move it to a lot in Home Place Addition. Kemp retains the lot and will begin a two story frame residence at once.
The article notes the Ranger plans to resign, having two flattering offers elsewhere. Attempts to avert the resignation failed and it is claimed he has more important arrests at all credit than any other Ranger. He says he expects to be relieved March 11.
Tucumcari New Mexico March 3 A moving picture film in the Crystal theatre caught fire last night Panicked audience escaped as the theatre and adjoining skating rink were destroyed The loss amounted to twelve thousand dollars réalisé by the blaze and assessors.
Wm. M. Cook, bookkeeper for Roswell Auto Co., returned from a sorrowful trip to Rocky Ford Colorado where his elderly mother fell ill February 15 and died February 17. He transported the body to Burt Iowa for burial.
S. P. Denning holds the contract for the project that will embellish the Second ward. Mr. and Mrs. Kemp are currently stopping at present with Dr. and Mrs. G. T. Veal, a detail reflecting the social milieu surrounding the town’s development.
Philadelphia March 3 Mayor Reyburn announces he will not seek arbitration over the city street car strike. He will urge city councils to take no action and point to an old law permitting the courts to handle the situation.
Washington March 3 hearing on the anti option bill resumed before the house committee of agriculture. Representative Hardwick of Georgia prepared an amendment to the Scott bill to include cable lines. The amended bill is expected to be favorably reported and would prohibit interstate and foreign transmission of telephone and telegraph messages related to stock market gambling.
The passage notes that drafts for future delivery of grain, cotton or other farming products exist without intent of actual delivery. Mr Hardwick's amendment is aimed at the Liverpool cotton market in particular, addressing such trading practices.
New York report states Joan D Rockefeller Jr will become active head of the Rockefeller Foundation. He resigns from the Standard Oil board effective January 11 and cuts ties with United States Steel Corporation to devote full time to philanthropic work begun by his father.
The Interstate Commerce Commission was permanently enjoined from enforcing its order that barred railroads and other carriers from paying compensation to owners and operators of elevators for grain in transit. The decision, filed in a St. Louis federal court, follows a suit filed by Peavey Elevator Co. and backed by trade boards of Kansas City Omaha and other Middle West cities.
London conferred the honorary freedom of the city on Theodore Roosevelt in a unanimous common council decision. The award cited his distinguished service to civilization and efforts to maintain world peace. Roosevelt plans a London visit around mid May.
Walter H. Long arrives from his ranch for a business visit, meeting with local partners to discuss ongoing projects and potential new ventures.
A mob of about five thousand lynched Allen Brooks, a Black man charged with assaulting a three year old white girl. The mob dragged his body after hanging him from a second story rope, while authorities protected others and dispersed after learning the suspects were moved to Fort Worth.
Detroit March 3 Dr Geo A Fritsch found guilty of manslaughter in the death last summer of May Belle Millman of Ann Arbor whose dismembered body was found in Ecorse Creek.
Local weather report from Roswell New Mexico dated March 3 shows clear conditions with a 82 degree high and 42 degree low, mean 62. Wind from the northwest at 5 mph. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Friday. Comparison notes include last year’s extremes and a 15 year record with a 84 high in 1908 and 18 low in 1906.
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