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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1905
Page
1
Southern California endures severe wind and rain with record gusts of 100 mph at San Francisco and heavy coastal damage. The Mar 13 reports note 1.04 inches of rain in a day, downed wires, suspended traffic, and widespread disruption to interurban lines while rains benefit the state overall.
An aggressive dispatch from Roswell notes a council of war planned by the Czar and advisers as Russian losses reach 155000. Government promises a fresh army and ongoing conflict, while public chatter leans toward peace. Reports mention Kuropatkin's remnants in danger and Japanese advances near key passes. Local notices include business closures and public events amid war anxiety.
Citizens of Roswell are urged to attend a 7 o'clock Tuesday evening meeting at the Roswell Commercial Club rooms to discuss keeping public schools open until the end of the term. Club members and interested residents will seek means to maintain school operations.
Mixed dispatches recount ongoing war losses for Russia and Japan amid retreat and strategic positions, alongside local obituaries and business notices. Reports mention Mrs. Lanham's death in Oklahoma, strikes in New York transit disruption, and nursing of maritime crews in Mauritius as events unfold internationally.
Reports from Petersburg and The Pass describe Russian forces drilling nightly in the vicinity and advancing toward Mukden. Meanwhile land sales in the Hondo district rise as demand for local farm plots grows, with deeds recorded to buyers such as J F Hinkle to R F Barnett and A M Robertson to W A Wilson.
Mrs J A Bellar entertained Saturday afternoon from two to six o'clock in honor of her daughter Mrs A G McElhiney of Hendoland on her birthday. Guests chosen from her special friends, details were kept as a complete surprise and particulars could not be secured at this time.
General Stephen Lee, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, issues an official proclamation praising Congress for passing the battle flag return measure and President Roosevelt for signing it. He calls the action fresh evidence that there are no sectional lines in the grand country.
Record reporter quotes L K McGaffey stating the Hondo is unlikely to overflow during winter. He argues floods require a precise mix of heavy local rain, mountain rain, snowmelt and timing, and that simultaneous downpours elsewhere do not guarantee a flood by the time water arrives locally.
Fort Worth man W T Gibbons returned Sunday from a Roswell business trip where he bought 2832 wethers from the Jaffa Prager Company. The sheep will be shipped March 16 to Indian Territory as feeders.
The cemetery association postpones the Arbor Day observance due to bad roads from the weather. The event will be rescheduled once roads are in good condition.
A feature highlights refined portraiture and superior scenery in Pecos Valley settings. Notable studios and photographers offer expert posing, lighting, and backdrops for striking, lasting images. Local establishments promote artful studio sessions and panoramic views as centerpiece offerings.
U S Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico notes maximum temperature 51 minimum 42 and mean 46 with 0 precipitation and wind from the south at 9 miles per hour. Forecast calls for cloudy night and Tuesday with local rain and stationary temperatures. M Wright.
The Roswell Electric Light and Power Company could not run Sunday night due to a broken pumping system, leaving town residents without electric lights. Repairs were completed and service resumed by 2:30 a.m. Monday, with no blame assigned to the company.
Roswell clerks express gratitude through The Record to all who aided in securing the early closing hour for stores. They especially thank the Woman's Club the Cemetery Association and all the ladies who contributed.
The Shakespeare Club's Saturday meeting is postponed to next week with Mrs. L. K. McGaffey to host. Jerry Simpson leaves for Chicago and Galesburg for two weeks then plans a two coach excursion with dining and sleeping accommodations. Also notes a for sale room house with water rights on South Kentucky Avenue and a request for a neat woman as house keeper. J F Matheson travels to Lakewood for a week to attend to business interests.
J. W. Ormond, manager of the sewing machine office, departed Sunday for Portales to handle a week of business. Myron Simpson left Sunday for Waterman Illinois, having purchased land near Dexter.
Mrs. B B Harnish left Sunday for her Waterman Illinois home after a visit here and at Dexter where her husband owned land.
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