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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1905
Page
1
Roswell churches report strong Sunday morning crowds with full houses at the Presbyterian and Christian services. Pastor absence in the Presbyterian pulpit allowed Gilbert McWhirter to preach on life and conversion topics. Episcopal and Baptist services saw notable communions and baptisms, while Quinquagesima observed in the church calendar.
U. S. Market corn fed meats sales aside First Methodist and Southern Methodist churches report full morning congregations Rev William Reace preaches on Christian Hope in four parts with topics on God governing through hope and the basis of hope Two new members received at St Peter's Chapel and St Marys choir music noted Judge A M Campbell guest lecturer speaks on The Greatest Thing in the World praising love Nina Rabb and J S Kirby perform a duet to conclude the day
The funeral of Mrs. C. H. Hale was conducted at the family home in this city on Saturday afternoon. The remains were later sent to Texas for burial, with services and interment to take place there.
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo describe the largest clash of the war near Mukden with Kuropatkin under pressure. Russian losses exceed 23 500 and Japanese losses around 30 000 as both wings bend back and retreat accelerates. Russian escape appears unlikely as Japanese forces push from the left and advance toward Sinchienpu.
Senator R W Hill presided as opening of the general assembly session heard a claim a Colorado lawmaker was offered thirteen hundred fifty dollars to back Adams. The report notes a large gathering bidding a final tribute to a deceased woman and her burial plans in Brownwood Texas.
The Roswell business scene welcomes H J Shaver's new hardware store on North Main in the Postoffice block. It will stock a full range of hardware, stoves, and buggies as shipments arrive, aiming to capture trade in the valley. Mrs Doss Boykin and her baby arrived Saturday, staying in Roswell while her husband returns to jail. General Kuroki reports continued bombardment near Wampao and gains in surrounding heights as Japanese and Russian lines clash near Machiapu amid heavy artillery. Murky war updates describe ongoing battles north of Minchou with Japanese losses heavier than Russian. In political notes, a bid for influence involves Morgan, a Boulder County Republican, refusing to fund his editorials and facing possible arrest over alleged statements tied to Peabody. Sullivan supports the account.
E L Bedell resigns as assistant cashier of Citizens National Bank Roswell effective March 1 due to growth of private business interests. The bank accepts the resignation with regret and George T Ashenbaugh of Kansas City is added as book keeper and stenographer. successor to Bedell to be appointed later.
A scandal erupts as Morgan says $1,500 was offered and $750 paid to vote for Alva Adams. The money was turned over to District Attorney Stidger who will likely charge two unnamed men. A joint assembly hears Adams defense with Milton Smith and Samuel W. Balfour speaking. A committee to investigate will be appointed. A Roswell C assisting cannonery meeting is set for 7:30 tonight at the Roswell Commercial Club with subscribers urged to attend.
The City band and Military Institute Cadet band directed by Bandmaster Jack Fletcher presented a one hour concert in Court House Yard. Despite a cool breeze and it being early in the season, a large crowd enjoyed 28 band members delivering strong, quality music that carried over much of the city.
Secretary Shaw will retire and Cor Telyou is named to succeed Secretary Wynne, marking a high level change in the cabinet. The announcement outlines the transition and the intended timing of the succession.
Washington reports the Supreme Court affirmed the Third District's ruling in Harriman v Northern Securities Co, favoring the company over share distribution. Also noted are cabinet nominations, future treasurer picks, a San Francisco U S Attorney appointment, and moves toward enhanced arbitration via the Interparliamentary Union in Brussels.
Eight Desert Claims filed in the government land office on Saturday. one contest noted between Robert T. Faulkner and John W. Northrop. Payton Drug Co reports a fresh stock of rods reels lines and artificial baits.
Company B will drill every Monday and Thursday night from now until after April 10 when Captain Valen tine of the U S regulars will be here to hold an inspection.
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