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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1907
Page
1
A French battleship named Jena was wrecked following a magazine explosion. The incident caused rapid damage and led to the ship's loss with crew impacts not fully detailed in the report.
A sudden accident aboard the battleship Jena at Missiessy dock near Toulon on March 12 caused massive damage. An air torpedo ignited the powder magazines, triggering explosions and fires as about 630 crew and officers struggled in rising debris and water. Initial counts estimate over 200 killed or missing, with many others seriously hurt.
A three year old girl in a buggy left the gate and the horse pulled away. Mrs. Phillips watched from Lovers Lane as the horse dashed down the road with the child aboard. A Mexican rider joined the pursuit and eventually stopped the horse after three miles without serious damage.
C E Tucxer, a Roswell resident, visited his daughter Mrs Eva Caskey on Fourth Street yesterday afternoon. Thirsty, he drank a dipper of lye mistaken for water, then consumed vinegar and egg whites after realizing the danger. He showed no current symptoms.
Albia Iowa resident Mr N Falvey notes Roswell progress on a vacation trip. He plans to make Roswell his home someday and praises new real estate boards, urging support and criticising curb-stone obstacles for newcomers.
The first convention of the Georgia and Florida head camp of the Woodmen of the World opened in Jacksonville. Colonel Thomas W. Mitchell chaired the meeting at Windsor hotel before adjourning to the City Council chamber for an address of welcome by Mayor W. H. Baker and the transfer of keys, with continued sessions planned for the evening.
An elderly woman aged 82 from this city traveled solo on an automobile stage between Roswell and Torrance. The trip featured two cars in each direction with five passengers in and six out, including Mrs. John Decker who, at 82, undertook the 111 mile prairie journey and a steam-car ride from Torrance to Springer to visit her daughter.
Admiral Mason announces a plan to build a government torpedo factory at Newport naval station and invite proposals for building and plant supply. The project marks the first large scale government production of torpedoes. A new torpedo could reach 25 knots at 1000 yards, potentially replacing the current 14.5 knot design when ready.
Live stock market report from Kansas City on March 12 shows cattle receipts at 17 000 with 1 500 southern animals. Prices range from 4.00 to 7.75 for various classes, woolly details include southern steers 4.00 to 5.25, stockers 1.60 to 5.25, western fed cattle 4.00 to 5.80, and sheep at 5.00 to 7.75 for lambs and muttons with a 5 to 10 cent rise.
The Woman's Club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the Carnegie Library. Led by Mrs. J. Mack Peacock, the program focuses on Art in France.
Roswell New Mexico local weather report for March 12 records a max temperature of 82 and a min of 47 with a mean of 64. Precipitation is 0.0 inches and winds from the southwest at 13 miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday with colder conditions tonight.
Former French head of state M Perier died last night at eleven o clock according to late editions. He led France during his era and his passing prompted national mourning and tributes from political figures and citizens.
Paris reports ex president Casimir Perier died of heart embolism after a brief illness. His resignation in 1895 followed cabinet secrecy during the Dreyfus affair and clashes with supporters over national security. Archie Roosevelt improves. Patrick J. Hynes shot dead in St Louis saloon.
New York March 12 with the Thaw trial resuming this morning Delmas argued against admitting testimony by James C Smith brother in law of White who was absent from the country when the prosecution presented its case Delmas said Smith should have been examined at the start.
E H Brainard secretary of the Panhandle Stock men's Association Texas established his headquarters for convention week in The Smoke House. Space will be fenced off for his office and supplies. R T Frazier the Pueblo saddler will have an exhibit in The Smoke House during the convention.
The annual convention of the American Road Makers' Association opened in Pittsburg Pennsylvania with hundreds of delegates appointed by state governors and good roads groups. The session runs through tomorrow and features addresses from leading highway improvement authorities.
The Texico Brownwood railroad contract is awarded to McCabe and Steen. Work will start at both ends within six weeks, company also built the Sunnyside extension previously.
Farmers and stockmen gather for the eleventh annual sale of pure bred livestock by the Oklahoma Improved Stock Breeders Association. Many valuable animals will change ownership. A chamber of commerce meeting with addresses by government and state livestock authorities will be held this evening. Sale continues through tomorrow.
St Alexander Davidson of Amarillo arrived last night on business and was noted attending a dinner at the Shelby Hotel with a chicken and ice cream menu planned for tomorrow.
Classified item lists 160 acres of land with three artesian wells offered at 3250 dollars. Other brief notes include visits from Nell Moore, Mrs J R Rutherford from Albuquerque, Lee Caldwell from Needmore Stockard ranch, E P Joyce from Madill guest at Gilkeson, and a 20 percent discount sale on Medallions and Dutch oil pictures at Ingersoll's Book Store. Mrs Mike Weil arrives from Kansas City. Adna Bemis and cousin Mrs Kate McGaffey visiting before Maine trip.
A large icicle detached from the Niagara gorge cliffs and struck a trolley car near Whirlpool Rapids in Niagara Falls this afternoon. The motor man was killed and five passengers injured in the accident.
The city council meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed. No new date is announced yet.
Workmen at Panama operating site press for higher wages and new rules as tensions rise over pay scales and working conditions.
Police protection allows partial four-line operation in Louisville as six policemen and many strikebreakers are injured in clashes with strikers and sympathizers. The episode follows a wave of robberies and a Panama canal labor dispute prompting a Washington appeal.
A Roswell physician explains tuberculosis caused by the tubercle bacillus, its transmission through sputum and droplets, and strict hygiene measures for nurses. It outlines hand washing, disposal of sputum, burning contaminated material, and avoiding exposure when nurses are ill or have wounds or throat issues.
An Act to authorize cities and towns to inspect meat and milk introduced by Hon. B. Ruppe on February 28, 1907. Read twice by title, ordered translated and printed, and referred to the Committee on Territorial Affairs.
The 37th Legislature enacts that any city or town formed under territorial acts may pass ordinances for inspecting meats poultry fish butter cheese lard vegetables flour milk and other provisions and implement regulations to make inspections effective. The act repeals conflicting laws and takes effect upon passage.
Introduced by Mr. Trujillo on February 28, 1907 the act concerns community ditches. It was read by title, first and second times, ordered translated, and referred to the Committee on Irrigation.
A proposed act would authorize landowners along a community ditch to form a corporation to manage irrigation ditches. It aligns management rules with New Mexico Territory irrigation laws. The measure takes effect upon passage, with a note about Shelby Hotel tomorrow.
Roswell athlete Burney Pruit has won the gold medal for athletics at the Virginia contest semi annual event at Washington and Lee University. The trophy matches the one Drew Pruit won last year. Relatives in this city were surprised to learn of Burney’s participation and victory.
Santa Fe New Mexico March 12 special to The Daily Record reports H R No 208 by Green passed under suspension to prevent wage discrimination between Mexican and American labor with firms paying equal for equal work. Other bills passed include court procedure changes and convict labor use on highways. Hudspeth proposes paying the territorial secretary a salary.
The Roswell Board of Education voted to end this school year after eight months. The session will close April 24 due to no legislative provision for a special school levy and to avoid jeopardizing next year’s term. They avoided a longer term to prevent a repeat of a shorter term two years ago.
Roswell Gas and Ice Company extends gas mains one block south of First Street in the alley between Main and Richardson avenues.
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