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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
1
Soviet forces retreat from a frontline post and pull back toward northern positions as defending operations intensify. Reports indicate orderly disengagement and movement under pressure with no immediate counterattack described.
Reports from St. Petersburg and Tokio relay that General Kuropatkin seems likely to abandon Mukden as Chinese and Japanese forces tighten. Kuropatkin’s exposed left flank and a wedge between Linovitch and Rennenkampff threaten a Russian withdrawal with fires set on supplies. Shahke river line abandoned and retreat northward begins amid lighter front fighting.
City officials threaten seizure of the subway system if the transit strike persists, warning disruptions may continue until workers end the labor dispute. The impasse centers on wage and benefit demands, with public transit riders facing continued delays and service cuts.
The second day of the strike brought little change with trains running in the subway and some improvement on the elevated lines. Desertion by strikers and strike breakers on the Third Avenue line challenged the Amalgamated Association and locomotive engineers. Mayor McClellan faced arbitration proposals while Interborough executives stated no bargaining. Roosevelt is expected to address a national Mothers congress, with plans for a triennial election and efforts against polygamous practices. International Day features childhood conditions discussions with foreign representatives.
Despite a steady downpour, the county recorder’s office logged more deeds than usual. Transactions include Belle Inglow Kirby to Dora Inglow for 400 dollars covering lots 13 and 14 in block 48 West Side Addition, Roswell, and multiple transfers involving the Fruitland and West Side additions, Dexter, and Lake Arthur towns. One Desert Two Homesteads were filed in the Government land office.
In a decisive session, officials announced that the proposal did not achieve a majority vote. The result leaves the measure unresolved and pending further consideration or revision by the governing body.
In Denver observers expect a deadlock after the joint convention adjourned to tomorrow morning on the Peabody Adams contest. The debate centers on seating Lt. Gov. Jesse McDonald with the Alexander report, and shifts in party support could leave Adams in possession of his seat or allow Peabody to be seated if enough Republicans switch sides.
Roswell New Mexico reports a high of 55 and a low of 33 with a mean 44 and 1.03 inches of precipitation. Winds from the northeast at 6 miles per hour and light snow are noted with a forecast of rain or snow and warmer conditions by Thursday. Separately, Lent season concerts and social events are described as expanding in splendor, limiting rest, while Atlantic City and other resorts see rising hotel occupancy as winter gaiety wanes.
A large Salvation Army tent on South Main Street was blown down last night, drenching everything inside before evening service. The organization is left without headquarters and the need for a permanent building is clear to the public.
Chicago March 8. B F Yoakum of the Frisco system endorses a French style amalgamation by granting homesteads to all employees. Each worker would receive five to ten acres with water, paid over ten years. If the worker dies heirs receive the deed, and if the worker leaves, the company refunds all money paid.
The Democratic Club plans a March Jefferson birthday dinner in the Waldorf Astoria New York. Noted leaders including Governors Douglas Johnson and Francis are invited to speak, with about six hundred guests expected from across the nation.
The character party planned by Dr. Lukens Bible class for the Presbyterian church youth at the Lukens home has been postponed due to bad weather. It will be held one week later on St Patrick's Day.
A notice seeking a land exchange offers 160 acres located 5 to 6 miles west of Artesia in the artesian belt in exchange for a few acres of good irrigated land close to Roswell.
Dr. C. E. Lukens returns from Carlsbad where he and Rev. John Meeker of Portales conducted a revival. They closed the meeting a few days earlier than planned because of extremely bad weather. Rev. Meeker passed through Roswell this morning on his way home.
The National Congress of Mothers opens its triennial meeting in Washington DC with President Roosevelt announced as the chief speaker. Headquarters opened today as delegates and visitors begin arriving for sessions to run for one week starting the day after tomorrow.
A delegation of hundreds of Quebec and Montreal retailers pressed the Ottawa government for legal reform to abolish trading stamps and punish traders who use them. The protest mirrors a growing national opposition that has drawn support from merchants’ associations in major Canadian cities.
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 8 John Safely night watchman killed in a 1500 fire at the American Cereal plant. He was on the sixth floor when the explosion occurred and fell or jumped to the pavement dying instantly.
John L. Brock, who came six weeks ago to see his wife staying for her health, left this morning for Decatur Alabama. He has decided to relocate here and will return once he closes his business in Decatur.
Wheeling West Virginia March 8 four miners were killed outright and ten others injured when a cable broke at the Shrews bury coal mine near Charleston. The men were precipitated 1,600 feet to the base of the mountain with lightning-like rapidity. Four of the injured are expected to die.
W. Beem departed Roswell this morning for Lehigh Iowa following a month stay to tour the country and visit his wife who has been in the area two years visiting friends and recovering health.
New York reports the start of Lent ends the winter social season but society will not forsake pleasures. Gowns will be exchanged for sackcloth, yet the era of strictness is not as rigid as in earlier years.
Indianapolis March 8. White welterweight champion Martin Dufty and Dick Fitzpatrick clash tonight at the Indianapolis Athletic Club for a fifty entertainment. The pair have fought two fifteen round draws previously and both are in superb trim. This bout is expected to be one of the best of the winter.
The Republican National Editorial Association opened its annual meeting this morning in the Willard hotel assembly room. President John A Sleicher of New York led the sessions with greetings from Vice President Fairbanks and Senator Chauncey M Dewey. Roosevelt will receive the editors at the White House this afternoon, and a reception with Vice President Fairbanks and his wife is planned for this evening.
Bert Lund, J. W. Harrison, Art Ockerman and C. W. LaFever, all from Artesia, arrived this morning. The four drillers completed a ten foot spurt eight inch bore well at Artesia and came to the city to celebrate their achievement.
C W Rhea came in from Weiser Idaho for a two week visit to handle business with the sheep growers.
N Utterback returned this morning from a several day visit to Greefield where he has been attending to business interests.
W. A. Baker came back this morning from Artesia where he had been on business. His trip was cut short due to heavy rain.
Jim Wilkins arrived from Lake Arthur this morning to spend a week or two with friends and attend to business interests.
Karry Smith arrived this morning from El Paso aiming to secure a position locally. K Hartley returned today from a brief business visit in Artesia to resume duties.
Tom Derrick of Hagerman arrived in Roswell for a visit, spending the day in the city and touring local sites.
Joe Addington of Dexter was a visitor in town today, stopping by local shops and chatting with residents during a brief stay.
J. Q. Cummins returned from Orchard Park after several days away. C. W. Carson came from Carlebad this morning. T. M. Daniel returned from a Lake Arthur business visit. J C Elliott and W. E. Ott came up from Artesia this morning.
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