10 Mar 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
1
President Roosevelt orders officials to observe the neutrality proclamation during the Russia Japan war and avoid actions or speeches that aggravate foreign tensions. Japanese forces bombard Port Arthur and Vladivostok while crews from captured ships are released to consuls.
The latest AP dispatches show no confirmed fighting at Port Arthur with quiet conditions noted there. A report of Japanese forces entering Manchuria west of the Yalu is unconfirmed. A Russian torpedo boat No. 221 was lost near Crete, its crew rescued by a transport arriving from Port Said.
In Washington on March 10 the House held a brief ten minute session to announce the death of William Croft and adjourned until tomorrow as a mark of respect. The Senate postponed consideration of the Carmack resolution on H Smith Woolley’s Idaho pay office nomination to tomorrow, likely for executive session. Andrew Jensen, Mormon church historian, testified regarding typographical errors in latter day saints biographies and offered to compile lists of state presidents and ward bishops to aid forthcoming witnesses. The hearing yielded no major revelations.
A Morning Faire gasoline blaze trapped four workers during a stampede as others fled. The victims suffered fatal burns to their bellies in the chaotic scene. Meanwhile Mark Dunn, who escaped from St. Joseph County Jail, was captured near Guilford and returned. he remains near death from pneumonia while awaiting scheduled execution.
The article notes Rhode Island Democrats backing Hearst for president while praising the fire company for prompt response confining a blaze to its origin building. It mentions the first Democratic move and Providence as the location.
Powerful storms isolate areas as communications falter and travel becomes hazardous. Emergency crews report flooding and downed lines while residents seek shelter and await restoration crews. Local authorities urge caution and monitor weather updates.
A telegraphic communication cut off hindered information as Democrats gathered to select delegates for the national convention. Factions debated endorsing William Randolph Hearst or sending delegates uninstructed while a fire alarm sounded at 210 Main Street.
A fire at the DW Scott grocery in Berbera Samoliland yesterday killed 150 and captured 3 000 camels after a gale raged in San Francisco. Firemen contained flames to the original building. owner F Bixby and Mr Scott narrowly escaped. Insurance covered about half Scott stock valued around 2 600 dollars. Price and adjacent store suffered losses not yet tallied.
A New York mar 10 item notes radium demand has driven prices up by 4 200 000 a thousand pounds over two days. The week’s rate rose from 8 400 000 to 12 000 000, with a handful of grains expected to exhaust supply by month end.
R S Hamilton former editor of Roswell Register has let the contract for a brick residence on Missouri Avenue south of Frank Divers’s home. George Munro secured the contract and work will proceed on a modern two story home costing about $5,000.
Reports from Washington and Murfreesboro describe a violent coastal storm sweeping the Ny attornia coast with unprecedented velocity. Wires are down and officials cannot confirm details while a mob incident in Murfreesboro ends with arrests after attempting to lynch a jailed suspect.
Synopsis runs through scenes of Princess Ida and Prince Florian plot twists then shifts to a store fire in town. Fire damaged Price & Co. and nearby saloon owned by John Kinling with insurance settling later. Store closed and rebuilding planned with clubroom events postponed or moved. Public notices include Alaska legislation talk and a windmill trade listing at John Duff's store.
Harrisburg area report states four laborers died in a box car fire ten miles east after gasoline barrels ignited. Twenty six men were inside. five gasoline drums exploded as a match lit a pipe. Two men escaped unharmed. others badly burned. An entertainment committee note invites attendance. The article also mentions a piano solo and various performances with admission 35 cents.
The Pecos Valley Lumber Company expands with a new yard in Dexter, stocking lumber, paints, oil and varnish and promising prompt shipments. Local residents gain access to a modern facility as the firm positions itself to meet demand in the Pecos Valley.
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