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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
1
News from the stock market shows wild excitement as reports claim the Reading road has been sold to financier Harriman. Traders flock to key exchanges amid speculation of major rails reshaping.
A report that a steamship line was sold to a railroad company was denied. The stock market opened with heavy activity as Reading stock fell and bear pressure mounted. Harriman arrived from Washington and hinted at possible railway reforms and plans for a cross country route via Amarillo and the Pecos Valley.
The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad has gained control of the Merchants and Miners Transportation Co, operator of steamers between Boston and Savannah and other points. Mayor Fitzgerald confirmed the trans action after a meeting with railroad president Charles S. Mellen. The Merchants and Miners company denied that it had been purchased by the railroad.
Springfield Illinois March 7 the two cent maximum railroad fare bill passed the house today by a practically unanimous vote
Omaha reports that all Nebraska railroads issued circulars abolishing all reduced fares in retaliation for the two cent per mile passenger fare bill passed by the Nebraska legislature and effective today. Street railway dispute heads to arbitration in Louisville as workers threaten a strike if the company refuses to sign, with President Minary named for negotiation.
Austin report states Amarillo has effectively won an early clash over Santa Fe railway plans. Proposed changes would shift routes from Washburn to Canyon City and abandon the Fort Worth Denver path, with a Texas bill-introduced to authorize the shift. Washburn residents oppose the measure, citing damage concerns, while Dallas News coverage suggests Amarillo momentum.
Young men from across the state gather in Jonesboro for the fifteenth annual Arkansas YMCA convention. Hon E H Mathes gives the welcome at First Methodist, Mayor Beardsley of Kansas City speaks on world wide association work, with sessions by Dr H H Gregg and others. A Jonesboro Little Rock basketball game and talks by C L Gates and E L Hamilton follow, ending with Sunday services.
Dr A L Brice a Carlsbad physician and member of the Roswell lodge of Elks died last Saturday at Del Rio Texas. He was buried Monday at Memphis Texas and held Elks membership in Roswell lodge.
Chicago on March 7 Herman Billek a Bohemian hypnotist and fortune teller faces trial on charges of murdering six members of the Vizal family to collect a $12 000 life insurance. Authorities allege he used hypnotic influence over Mrs Vizal to execute the plan with strong evidence of guilt.
Directors invite President Roosevelt and cabinet and President Diaz and cabinet to attend the Fort Worth exhibition, to be held the week after next in Fort Worth, Texas.
Emperor William will be the guest of honor at a dinner at the American embassy in Berlin hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Charlemagne Tower. This marks the fourth embassy dinner during the Tower regime and signals one of the final major social events of the Berlin season.
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico notes maximum temperature 78 degrees, minimum 44, mean 61, precipitation 0, wind northwest at 4 miles per hour and cloudy conditions. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with no temperature change.
Police report a warrant issued for a suspect tied to a mystery case. Officers say they have not yet located him to bring him to court.
In San Francisco on March 7 Mayor Schmitz pleaded not guilty to extortion charges. The trial date was set for next Monday after court adjourned pending coroner Walsa’s report on Abraham Ruef’s whereabouts. Coroner Walsa and Sheriff O'Neill’s successor pursue Ruef with a bench warrant.
A death in Justice Fitzgerald's family postpones today’s Thaw trial session. Friday the court resumes with two more alienists likely Dr Graeme M Hammond and Dr Smith E Jelliffe. Delmas says he has two more witnesses. Cross examination duration hinges on the experts’ willingness to answer directly.
Wallace Idaho Mari No word came from the jury deliberating on the murder case of Steve Adams charged with killing Fred Tyler but the general impression is they will not agree.
The jury in Culpeper Virginia returned a not guilty verdict for James and Philip Strother after trial for the murder of their brother in law William F. Bywaters.
A daring group of seven armed men seized $20,000 at the Moscow University during a payroll payoff. They fired into the air, killed a police sergeant at the door, and fled. A separate incident in Warsaw saw a bomb exploded at Prince Argutynski’s flat, causing destruction but no injuries.
Mrs. George Fletcher of Lincoln, sister of Rosario Emillio, who was sentenced to death for killing Antonita Carrilla in Lincoln two years ago, travels by Lincoln stage to Roswell to urge Governor Hagerman to commute the sentence and save her brother's life.
The sister requests life imprisonment commutation for her brother in Lincoln County. She claims the death was influenced by a titled older woman who lured him and argues he was immature at twenty and heavily intoxicated when he killed his Mexican partner. Officers who helped arrest are said to back her.
Daratio Carrilla, father of Antonita Carrilla who was slain in Lincoln two years ago by Rosario Emillio, reacts to the territory Supreme Court ruling that Emillio must die. He tearfully states hatred for the man yet believes hanging serves no good, noting Emillio’s long Lincoln life, family losses, and that four sisters and two brothers remain.
Santa Fe reports the house passed an antigambling bill under suspension of the rules. Hudspeth sought salary details of the Territorial Secretary and called for a broad timber land investigation. Council Bill 65 is to be killed after amendments, while a tax bill prospects fade as sealed proceedings on Hagerman land deals continue. The Lake Arthur bank opens with R. V. Crowder president and M. Mellennes cashier.
The Department of Justice released a statement on President Roosevelt regarding Attorney General Bonaparte's opinion. It concludes the immigrants who landed in South Carolina last fall are legally admitted to the United States. The ruling aligns with Solicitor Earle of the Department of Commerce and Labor.
A Republican convention was held in Hobart Oklahoma at the courthouse this afternoon to nominate candidates for mayor, councilmen and other municipal officers.
London March 7 The Olympia commercial vehicle automobile and motor boat show opened today with an unprecedented number of exhibits and a large attendance. The show will remain open during all of next week.
In Muskogee Indian Territory on March 7 a seven story fire proof office building is under construction. When finished it will be the highest and finest of its kind in the territory.
The seal fishing steamer Leopard was crushed in ice floes off Cape Race during a terrific gale at midnight and totally wrecked. The crew of 104 men safely reached shore.
The annual Pinehurst Golf Club championship tournament began in Pinehurst North Carolina with strong interest from resort visitors. Finals are scheduled for Saturday.
Mrs. H. C. Evans expresses gratitude to friends who assisted during the last illness and death of her husband. She specifically mentions the Odd Fellows, Seventh grade students of North Hill school, Dr. and Mrs. Fisher, and the Sisters of St. Mary’s, offering respectful thanks.
Experienced sales ladies and seamstresses sought for dressmaking department. Only qualified applicants should apply for positions demanding sewing skills.
Roswell readers vent frustration over a new 12 01 schedule that arrived after effect. Passengers missed trains due to late notices while hotels were phoned to warn patrons. A northbound train, slated for 3 50, was delayed to ten, then 11 20 local time causing depot crowds. Officials face calls for reform and a year end deficit projected over seventeen thousand dollars.
The British steamer Cambridge ran aground on Nolle Plaat in fog near Flushing Holland. It later was floated off with no apparent damage and proceeded to Antwerp despite 46 passengers aboard and a crew of 40 to 50.
From April 1, 1905, to April 1, 1906, Roswell post office receipts reached 14824.99, a high for the Southwest and a point of town pride. A year later the total is already projected to surpass 16000, with the fiscal year ending soon and the 16000 mark passed.
The Southern California Horse Show Association opens its annual Pasadena exhibition with the largest entry list in history. Competitors include entries from Southern California and the Bay Area plus roadsters from Albert C. Burrage of Boston and Price McKinney of Cleveland. Local contenders feature Har Cravens Macomber Wilcox Graves and Blossom stables with notable entries such as Duke the gig horse prominent in shows nationwide.
D. K. Suffey of Elida wed Miss Hortie Buckley of Roswell at eight o clock in the morning in the home of Rev. H. F. Vermillion. The couple will return to Elida tomorrow to establish their home.
B M Hall of El Paso supervising engineer E T Perkins of Washington DC and W M Reed of Carlsbad conducted a morning inspection of the Hondo reservoir. The two former plan to depart by auto tomorrow for El Paso.
A new time card took effect at midnight without notice, altering two passenger trains. The afternoon train now arrives at 5 25 local time, staying ten minutes, while the morning train arrives at 8 20 local time and stays fifteen minutes at Roswell. About seven learned of the early departure, and roughly two dozen may have missed it.
More than sixty five man teams from across the West gather in Denver for the Western Bowling Congress second annual tournament at the Coliseum hall. Cash prizes total $5 000 with a $500 top prize as top competition promises a wide betting action and thrust from Pacific Coast teams.
Washington reports indicate Mexico and the United States are trying to settle the Central American crisis. An American envoy and Nicaraguan and Costa Rican ministers met at the State Department but no details emerged. Diplomats sense Salvador, Guatemala and Costa Rica may back Honduras against Nicaragua and President Seelaya, though no intervention is planned.
Dubuque reports the Farmers' Savings Bank at Masontown Iowa had its safe blown open early today. Robbers obtained $4,000 in cash. Local authorities investigate the incident.
Mrs. H. R. Morrow came back last night from a trip to Amarillo where she visited her husband.
For sale a fine rubber tired phaeton suitable for family use. Inquire at Kirby's Bottling Works on South Main Street. O5tf
The ladies premiere a St Patrick's Day entertainment feature titled Reveries of a Bachelor as the main attraction of the celebration. The program promises light comedy and music from local performers.
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