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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
1
A clash with aggressive Wall Street factions escalates tensions as they push disruptive strategies. Officials warn of potential financial and social fallout while lawmakers scrutinize the actions and seek remedies.
The article reports stock market turmoil with Union Pacific and Amalgamated Copper plunging and later recovering. It notes state legislative activity has drawn railroad interests into the debate and quotes Harriman on cautious, condition-based investments and delaying improvements to save costs. It also covers a New Mexico case: Rosario Emilio’s murder trial, his sister Grace Fletcher seeking clemency.
The White House issued a statement this morning that Archie Roosevelt continues to improve. The report confirms his health is progressing satisfactorily amid ongoing medical care.
Little Rock March 14 The Arkansas general assembly expires today but will be continued in an extraordinary session for sixty days after both houses passed a resolution. The extension makes the session the longest continuously held in the state.
Andrew Thomas, condemned for killing his wife in Mobile last spring, faces execution unless the governor grants clemency. He was convicted by Mobile court, and a state supreme court appeal for a new hearing was overruled.
A New immigration firm named the New Mexico Land & Investment Company is formed by A G McElhinney W S Davisson and W D Hedrick with offices in Roswell Hagerman Dayton and Newton Kansas. The venture will manage Pecos Valley lands and run biweekly excursions into the territory supported by seasoned veterans and renewed local support.
A meeting of the Women’s Helper Missionary Society of the M E Church South is announced for tomorrow at 3:00 PM at the parsonage. Members are urged to attend.
All stars headline the Majestic show tomorrow night for Captain Racket. The event features a premier ensemble lineup and promises a high energy film presentation with standout performances.
A present flood at Pittsburg Burg bids fair to break all records, with authorities warning of rising water levels and residents urged to evacuate low-lying areas as officials monitor the situation.
Pittsburg faces historic flood with the river rising past 32 feet and likely to hit 34. Losses from shut plants may exceed a half million dollars with nine deaths reported and three trainmen killed amid bridge collapses. Zanesville reports three Hungarians drowned as Muskingum overflows. Railroads across the city are largely tied up.
The Mullens city council approved a well bill this morning amid council proceedings. The measure aims to regulate local groundwater use and set licensing for well construction.
Santa Fe New Mexico dispatch reports House Bill 130 by Mullens for semi annual inspection of artesian wells, with county funded inspectors and limits on water waste. Council also approves bills on highways saloon licenses and railroad rights of way as part of a busy session.
A massive mob clashed with police in a crowded area, leaving officers and bystanders amid chaos. Several injuries were reported as crowds surged, authorities struggled to restore order, and lines formed as officials deployed crowd control measures.
Forty seven thousand railway men west of Denver vote on a wage strike to press for higher pay. The ballot is part of the broad labor unrest tied to the 1894 ARU tie up, with final results due at Cleveland by March 25. Three grafters plead guilty in Columbus to bribe offenses tied to street paving. They are Nelson Cannon Arthur Beck and Alfred Shoemaker. Cannon fined 650 Beck 1185 Shoemaker 200 with no jail. San Francisco school board reverses, Japanese pupils to be admitted after earlier ban.
Santa Fe reports leaders of the machine in the New Mexico house consider a resolution to expel A J Loomis editor of the Santa Fe Eagle for candid coverage. Loomis has openly discussed house men and events, earning both attention and friction in the capital.
Salt Lake City March 14 delegates from Nevada Utah Wyoming Montana and Idaho attended a three day session featuring captains and demonstrations by leading American photographic experts. The event concluded today with an hour of entertainment at Majestic.
In Washington on March 14 critics say free Washington letters by corporate press bureaus seek to sway public opinion. Many bureaus sprang up while clever journalists were hired to run them, but several quit as papers refuse to print their letters. The piece notes newspapers could gain with legitimate advertising and urges attendance at the Majestic show tomorrow night.
Panama March 14 All members of the congressional party led by Speaker Cannon expressed great surprise at the progress made on the Panama Canal after their inspection tour.
Washington March 14. The interstate commerce commission will start an inquiry into express companies after the Harriman case. Allegations claim many firms engage in non transport activities selling goods and charging excessive rates and discriminations. The express trust is noted for links to many congress members.
Roswell polo players elected W. G. Hamilton as president and Capt. Murray as secretary and manager for the upcoming tournament with Amarillo. They plan to invite Governor Herbert J. Hagerman to join the Roswell team, and received a challenge from Amarillo outlining that Roswell must furnish horses and riders may use high Western saddles.
The Majestic theater showcases new illustrated songs and fresh pictures tonight with admission ten cents.
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