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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1905

Page

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Fire in Five Story Tenement Kills Dozens in New York

A blaze at a five story Allen Street tenement in New York caused massive loss of life and injuries. Fire escapes failed and many tenants fled upstairs while policemen and firefighters worked amid rubble. Notable rescuers included Fire Lieutenant Bonner who saved multiple women and children before collapsing from exhaustion. Names of confirmed dead include Isaac Solomon aged 18 Jessie Cohen 15 Rose Weiner 23 Sander Wiener 4 Ida Moskowitz 10 Harry Kauffman 10 Rose Miller 4 Morris Miller and a baby.

Allen Street Setemon Jacob Soiomon Bonner Isaac Solomon Jessie Coen Rose Weiner Sander Wiener Ida Moskowitz Harry Kauffman Rose Miller Morris Miller

Neighbors quarrel ends in triple murder and arson

Denver reports George Shissier of Halleck and Howard Lumber Co shot neighbor Key Sill and wife, then burned their home and barn. He wounded Police Surgeon Frank Dulin and Police Captain Wm. Bohanna, barricaded himself for hours while 400 shots were fired. Shissler was killed. Sill and his wife killed in dispute over a yard fence. Mrs. Shissler prostrated. injured men improving. Other items note Russian surrendering, Kuropatkin report, a horse accident, tomato contracts, and a feeble-minded old man taken for care in Roswell.

Denver Colo George Shissier Halleck & Howard Lumber Co Key Sill Frank Dulin Wm. Bohanna Shissler Sill

Genoa Bank Robbery in Genoa. $2,000 cash seized

Three men broke into the Genoa Banking Co. vault in Genoa last night and are believed to have secured 2000 dollars in cash and 50000 dollars in negotiable paper. A posse is in pursuit.

Fremont Genoa Banking Co Genoa

Trial of Unfrocked Minister Cordova Charged With Assault

New Brunswick N J March 13 The trial of J K Cordova an unfrocked minister formerly pastor of Conklin Methodist Episcopal church South River Ohio opens on charges of assault and battery and abandonment tied to two sensational elopements with the wife of a village blacksmith The case centers on alleged wrongs and desertion by the former pastor as the proceedings proceed in court.

New Brunswick N. J J. K Cordova Conklin Methodist Episcopal Church South River Ohio

Elopement Pair Arrested After Second Escape to Washington

A couple who eloped first last May and then returned to South River were later arrested after a second elopement to Washington. They were brought to court today as witnesses in the ongoing case.

South River Washington

Storm Abating After Pacific Coast Damage

A severe Pacific coast storm ends its run with widespread destruction near Los Angeles. Early reports list two drownings at Seventh Street bridge and five injured by collapse, along with washouts and bridge damage. Later updates reduce fatalities to one laborer near Cajon Pass with total damage over half a million dollars.

Pacific Coast Los Angeles Cal California Seventh Street Santa Monica Beache Ocean Park Santa Fe Cajon Pass

Dominguez Bound Over to District Court in Serious Charge

Lucio Dominguez was brought before Justice Beiley yesterday afternoon after arrest on a serious charge. The judge bound him over to the district court following his hearing.

Lucio Dominguez Beiley

Mrs Haynes and son move to Hutchinson Kansas

Mrs. Alice M. Haynes and her son Orville left Sunday for Hutchinson Kansas to establish a home there. They came two years ago when Orville needed care and now depart with him in good health. He formerly worked as a paper carrier and a seller for The Record during their residence.

Alice M. Haynes Orville Hutchinson Kan

Traffic Improves on New York Elevated Railways and Subway

New York reports slight improvement in traffic conditions as Interborough employees who struck regain employment, but only with concessions to reverse wage gains tied to length of service.

New York Interborough

Fort to be manager Roswell Canning Factory

Roswell Canning Company directors chose L. Fort as manager to promote and run the factory. The meeting approved contracts and acreage guidelines, adoption of the name The Roswell Canning Factory, and left incorporation papers to Attorney Robert C. Reid. Farmers gathered despite bad weather and participated in contract discussions.

J. C. Rucker J. J. Swenson O. G. Boone T. D. Wilkins J. L. Wilson Mr. Fort L. K. Meaffey Roswell Canning Company L. PD. Fort Fort Roswell

Notice of Early Closing in Roswell New Mexico 1905

Roswell merchants announce daily early closing for recreation and better service. Beginning Monday March 13 at 6 p.m. local time, shops will close every day except Saturdays. Signatories include E H Williams & Co Western Grocery Co J J Guts Denitz Isaacs Morrison Bros Garton Hall Co Price Co C G L C Walker Whiteman Bros Co C H Edwards Joyce Pruitt Co H R Webb.

Roswell N. M E. H. Williams & Co

Tuesday Evening Effort Aims to Keep Schools Open

A Tuesday evening meeting gathered officials and educators to devise methods for keeping schools running through June. Attendees discussed funding, staffing, and contingency plans to sustain operations amid ongoing challenges.

Music At Woman's Club Meeting Features Variety

The Woman's Club meeting tomorrow includes entertaining musical numbers. Mrs Garrard leads with American Sculpture study. Performances include The Slumber Boat by Miss Laidley with violin by Miss Moreley, Thine Eyes so Blue and Tender by Mrs W L Hill, Calm as the Night by Miss Weir of Bloomington Ind, and a selected vocal number by Mrs Fred Hunt with Mrs Norvall as accompanist.

Woman’s Club W. L. Hill

Roswell institute baseball team seeks one fare round trip rates

C C Tannehill writes A L Conrad traffic manager of the P W N E to obtain the best possible rates for Roswell Institute baseball teams. The aim is a one fare round trip for bringing visiting teams to Roswell and for sending the local team to other towns. Solicitors on the subscription list will begin in a few days.

C. C. Tannehill Roswell A. L. Conrad Institute

Ballin Departs For Albuquerque On Business

S. F. Ballin left this morning for Albuquerque to handle business matters.

S. F. Ballin Albuquerque

Mayor J F Hinkle Heads to Kansas City on Business

Mayor J F Hinkle departed this morning for Kansas City for a week long business visit. He will meet officials and return with discussions likely to affect city plans and projects.

J. F. Hinkle Kansas City

Salvation Army tent raised after非 storm in city

B D Woodyard departed this morning for West Virginia following a family visit in the city. The Salvation Army tent, which had blown down several days ago, is being set up again.

B. D. Woodyard West Virginia The Salvation Army

Mrs Hughes Returns Home From Six Month Visit

Mrs. G. A. Hughes departs this morning for Cassopolis Michigan after a six month stay with Mrs. Charles Brown.

G. A. Hughes Cassopolis Mich Charles Brown

Mrs BE Pitcher Visits Chicago Woman From Hagerman

Mrs BE Pitcher of Chicago came up this morning from Hagerman to shop and will stay for a visit with her sister Mrs L W Mitchell.

BE. W. Pitcher Chicago Hagerman L. W. Mitchell

Local residents depart after visits here this month

Mrs. Sarah J. Hill left for Lincoln Nebraska after a 34% month stay visiting her daughter Mrs. F. S. Dobson. George W. Holdover departed for Des Moines Iowa after a several days visit and notes land interests in the Valley.

Sarah J. Hill Lincoln Neb F. S. Dobson George W. Holdover Des Moines

Last Tallmadge car leaves Valley for northbound train

The final Tallmadge car remaining in the Valley from the recent excursion was removed this morning and attached to the regular northbound train.

25 000 Strawberry Plants For Sale From Roswell Produce Co

Roswell Produce and Seed Co offers 25 000 strawberry plants in best varieties at low prices. Limited stock for quick sale.

Roswell Produce & Seed Co Litf

For Rent Four Room Furnished House Ad

Rental notice for a four room furnished house at 132 Missouri Ave. applies to J. H. Henning. Local archival item reflects simple classified housing ad.

Missouri Ave J. H. Henning Litf

Walton's Studio Portraiture Advertises Pecos Valley Views

Waltons Studio offers high class portraiture and the best line of views in the Pecos Valley with refined options for sitters.

Pecos Valley Stuf

Tallmadge Representatives Move to New Grand Central Offices

Tallmadge representatives in this city have moved into new offices in the Grand Central building. The offices are nicely furnished.

Tallmadge Grand Central Building

T. Gibbons Visits From Carlsbad for Sheep Trade

T. Gibbons, a sheep dealer, arrived from Carlsbad this morning for business. He planned dealings with local buyers and noted market conditions.

T. Gibbons Carlsbad

Murder Reported Near Los Pilos Involving Kansas Men

A visitor from the Capitan mountains reports a shooting near Los Pilos last week. A young Kansas man is said to have been murdered while his partner disappeared. A sheep herder saw three Mexicans ride up and fire. one dismounted and shot the victim. A warrant was to be issued in Lincoln for the shooter. The survivor notified the partner’s parents, who are en route to Arabella.

Capitan Mountains Los Pilos Kansas Hondo Dam Roswell Lincoln

Missouri Senatorship Vote Sends Support to Judge Spencer

In Jefferson City Missouri on March 14 the Missouri legislature balloted for U S Senator with most Niedringhaus strength shifting to Judge Selden P Spencer the compromise candidate from last night s caucus The tally on the first ballot showed Spencer 61 Niedringhaus 5 Cockrell 76 and scattered votes The second ballot added three for Spencer ending a deadlock that has stretched since January 18

Niedringhaus Spencer Jefferson City Mar U. S Missouri Selden P. Spencer Cockrell Balance

Young Man Dies of Consumption in California City

J B Davis aged 26 died this morning at five o clock at his boarding place at the home of Joe Jones at the corner of Alameda street and Missouri avenue. He came with his mother last October hoping for a cure. His wife has since joined him. The remains will be shipped to Pocahontas Arkansas as soon as word comes from his father.

J. B. Davis Joe Jones Alameda Street Missouri Avenue Pocahontas Ark

Passenger Engine Derailed Near Carlsbad

An engine numbered 0243 pulling a passenger train derailed at Love Land first station south of Carlsbad at ten last night. Only the engine left the rails and no one was hurt. Engineer Stanfield was at the throttle with fireman W C Campbell.

Roswell Loveland Carlsbad Stanfield Freman W. C. Campbell

Live Stock Market Reports From Kansas City and Chicago

Kansas City market shows cattle receipts at 8000 with native and southern steers and cows mixed in price ranges and a steady to strong tone. Sheep receipts at 7000 with prices steady to lower. muttons and lambs quoted, rangewethers and fed ewes also listed. Chicago market records 4000 cattle and 18000 sheep with steady pricing for steers, stockers, heifers, canners, bulls, and calves, plus good to choice wethers and western lambs in specified bands.

Kansas City Mar Chicago

Supreme court says legislature must decide governor ship contest

Denver March 14 The high court held it has no power to declare a vacancy and requires the legislature to settle the Adams Peabody governorship contest. A recess was taken until tomorrow after a 48 to 48 roll call left one member absent and the lieutenant governor casting the deciding vote.

Denver Colo Supreme Court Adams Peabody

W P Hayward Dead in Nebraska City

Nebraska City Mar 14 Dr W P Hayward eldest son of Senator M L Hayward died after brief illness He served as a surgeon in the Spanish American war in the Philippines.

Nebraska City Neb W. P. Hayward U. S M. L. Hayward Philippines

Forty-Six Indictments Found in Carlsbad Roswell Session

Citizens from Carlsbad report that the grand jury in Roswell adjourned last night after returning forty six indictments. The district court had been in session with the grand jury. indictments covered multiple cases and unnamed defendants.

Carlsbad Roswell

New Well Starts in Lakewood Town

A new well for the town of Lakewood was started Tuesday morning. Citizens arriving by train brought the news of the development.

Lakewood

Woman's Club to Meet on Wednesday Afternoon

The Woman's Club will meet Wednesday at 2:30 PM at St Andrews Hall. The afternoon will focus on American sculptors with Mrs iarrard in charge of the day.

Roswell St. Andrews Hall Iarrard

Marquis of Anglesy Dead in Montreal

The Marquis Anglesy died in Montreal today, ending a notable life associated with British nobility and social circles. His passing marks a solemn note for peers and relatives awaiting further announcements.

Marquis of Anglesy Montreal Marquis Anglesy

Wanted woman to do general house work at once

Classified notice states a need for an experienced woman to perform general house work at 206 West Eighth. The brief item also notes James W. Day of Spring Mounds visited the area today.

W. Eighth James W. Day Spring Mounds

John Lard Returns Home After Short Hagerman Visit

John Lard returned to his Hagerman home today after a brief three days visit here.

John Lard Hagerman

Boys to Drill Every Night Through April 10

Company B orders nightly drills from now until April 10. The routine runs every evening as part of preparations.

Company B

Roswell Weather Report March 14 Weathercast

U. S. Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico for March 14 shows a max temperature of 49, min 45, mean 47 with no precipitation and light south wind. Forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with occasional rain and a stationary temperature outlook.

Roswell N. M

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Buraed Inia Kuroki Mukden St. Petersburg Gernerdi Kuropatkin Meinendorf Harbin J. W. Wilson Military Institute Diamond A. Ranch Diamond Ohio Bank Jaffa, Prager & Co Denitz & Isaacs Morrison Bros Garton, Hall Co Price & Co. C. G L. C. Walker Whiteman Bros. Co. C.H. Edwards N.Y Joyce-Pruit Co H. R. Webb J. A. Graham Mrs Fred Hunt Norvall Walton’s Oe & Vo A Tallmadges Kansan Arabella ORADO U. S. Weather Bureau M. Wricht
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