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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1905
Page
1
A strike by 5 000 subway and elevated line workers shuts down service across New York City. Union members walkout halting trains and causing massive commuter disruption citywide. Officials urge riders to seek alternative transport and monitor updates as negotiations proceed.
A passenger coach overturned on the Chicago elevated lines injuring forty people and fatally wounding one woman amid multiple narrow escapes from the deadly third rail. The strike at Interborough Rapid Transit halted most trains. only eight o'clock brought partial service restoration with no violence reported. The event follows ongoing labor agitation tied to the opening of the new subway.
A chaotic dispatch from St. Petersburg describes Japanese forces pushing north on the Simmintin road near Mukden with a left flank maneuver threatening Kuropatkin. Analysts fear retreat is imminent as reserves rush to the line and Russians suffer heavy losses on both sides. The same report notes unrest in St. Petersburg labor circles and a disbanded commission after workers refused to elect representatives.
Dr C E Lukens pastor of the Presbyterian church reports successful meetings in Carlsbad assisted by Prof John Meeker who leads singing and plays cornet. Afternoon and night services draw crowds with overflows and conversions. A mass meeting at the courthouse saw two hundred men pledge to live a clean life. He expects to be home by Friday.
U S Weather Bureau Roswell NM reports March 7 with temperature data and a forecast of local rain and colder conditions. The article then notes a puzzling robbery from a Cincinnati bank.
Cincinnati report notes The German National Bank of Cincinnati is $55,000 short in its government reserve fund with authorities unable to locate the missing funds. Bank president calls the loss possibly a bookkeeping issue while police and investigators pursue the puzzling discrepancy amid strong local financial confidence.
A Chicago bound passenger coach with eighty on board overturned in midair on Lake street. A woman trapped within inches of the third rail died later. forty others were injured, none seriously. The fatal victim was Judith Strom of Austin Illinois. The derailment occurred after a switch miscue and the motorman failed to stop.
Baltimore reports that Kid Murphy of New York, claiming the 105 pound world title, faces Jimmy Farren of Baltimore and Kid Egan of Washington in two bouts tonight at the Nonpareil Athletic Club. Murphy vows to stop both in twenty rounds or forfeit his gate money.
Congressman John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, Democratic Leader of the minority in the House, arrived in New York from Washington today to address events in the city and speak on party policy. He is expected to discuss legislative strategies and national issues during his visit.
An address before the Democratic club at their clubhouse is planned for this evening. Although billed without special significance, the event draws interest due to Williams' high standing in party circles and his expected discussion of Democratic doctrines.
Jesse Rogers and Mrs. Inez C. Vickers were united in marriage at Clem boarding house on North Main street at nine o clock this morning. Probate Judge Evans performed the ceremony in the Clem household presence. They left for the groom's home 12 miles southeast on West Grand Plains to reside. Many friends extend best wishes.
Roswell residents invited to Ash Wednesday penitential services at St. Andrews Hall starting 11 a m Hymns Litany penitential office and sermon follow including In the Hour of Trial O Jesus Savior of the Lost closing prayer and benediction Rector Geo Hinson urges participation and confession of sins as scripture from I John 1 8-9 is cited
Judge Gatewood had been seriously ill for several days, reportedly near pneumonia. He went home last Tuesday and had been bedridden, but this morning was said to be improving and able to be about the house.
City school board met for its regular monthly session last night. Payroll and accounts were approved and routine business conducted. No items of public interest beyond the routine were reported.
Members of the Louisiana grand lodge of Odd Fellows gather in Baton Rouge for the annual session. Business sessions run through tomorrow with elaborate entertainment prepared for visitors from across the state.
City council meets in regular session tonight in the City Clerk Fred J. Beck's office. Several important matters and ordinances are expected to be addressed. full attendance is desired.
Philadelphia March 7 The National Consumers League seeks abolition of the sweat shop system and improvement of factory worker conditions, focusing on women and children in labor.
Drillers C W LaFever J W Harrison and A J Ockerman report completion of an eight inch bore on the Turknett tract near Artesia. They claim water spurts ten feet above ground, asserting the record flow for the territory. Local citizens corroborate the report and note the eight inch casing runs to the bottom.
In Cleveland on March 7 Mrs Chadwick appeared in court after illness caused yesterday's adjournment. Several Citizens National Bank of Oberlin directors testified they knew nothing about her dealings with the bank until just before its closure, noting that no transactions were reported to the board by Mr Spear.
Detroit, March 7. The Delray Athletic Club has arranged a promising boxing program for tonight. The main event features Geo McFadden against Charlie Coffey in a fifteen round bout.
Washington March 7 George B Cortelyou announced he will retire from the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in a few days Upon his retirement Harry S New of Indianapolis will become acting chairman and succeed him as postmaster general today to assume the new office
The New Mexico Military Institute board of regents will hold a regular monthly meeting this afternoon at four o'clock. Only routine business is to be transacted.
A German nobleman annually distributes funds in his name town to local girls. Payments vary by appearance, with plainer girls receiving more to ensure equality of marriage chances. In the Pecos Valley, applications for such money are unlikely.
Strayed or stolen from Milne-Bush ranch on March 4, 1905 a golden sable and white collie with a leather collar bearing the names Flora and W. M. Atkinson. Liberal reward for return alive.
Mrs Charles Brown was to host the South Side Fancywork Club this afternoon but rain postponed the gathering. The meeting cannot be held until after Lent, which begins tomorrow.
A complete line of fishing tackle has arrived and is on display in the window of Payton Drug Co. Customers are invited to view the new inventory and select gear for the season.
S. W. Loving of Hancock & Loving, Artesia, visited the city today, stopping for meetings and local engagements.
A full assortment of rods reels lines and artificial baits just arrived at Payton Drug Co offering anglers abundant gear for fresh and saltwater fishing with accessories and tackle in stock now.
The Rio Hondo was reported falling to 3.2 feet this morning despite last night’s rain. Officials warn that with today's expected general rainfall the river may rise again this evening and tomorrow as surplus water reaches the riverbed.
At Captain C W Haynes home on South Hill several prominent citizens were asked to accept an offer of all the gravel the city might need for street repair and improvement. The city has been using gravel from a pit on South Hill.
Manuel Sanchez, a Mexican, swore out a warrant in Justice Bailey's court for the arrest of Jucio Dominguez, also Mexican, on intruder charges. Dominguez faces a serious hearing set for Saturday as he seeks bond. Sanchez, who had begun prosecuting Dominguez, was later arrested on a warrant from Justice Poage charging him with wife abuse and threatening to kill her with a hatchet.
Dick Ballard, longtime resident, declares this March rain the first worthy rainfall in his 26 years in the area. He notes the precipitation today clearly is rain, marking an unusual weather moment for the month.
Cattle receipts in Kansas City reach about 1,000 with steady values across native and southern steers cows and heifers, stockers and feeders, bulls, calves, and western fed stock. Sheep receipts 2,000 with a strong, broad range for muttons lambs range wethers and ewes. Chicago reports 6,000 cattle and 18,000 sheep with steady market and prices listed for steers stockers cows heifers canners bulls calves and wethers native lambs and Western sheep.
Ww. T. Joyner M D of Roswell and Dr. C. M. Wicher of Carlsbad are appointed delegates to the Anti-Tuberculosis League meeting in Atlanta Georgia from April 17 to 19.
Editor Roeder of the Hagerman Eagle was a visitor in the city today. City Marshal Rascoe leaves this afternoon for Carlsbad to attend court.
E. P. Laird arrived in the city Monday night and is a guest at the Shel- hotel. He is expected to attend local events this week.
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