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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1904
Page
1
Mrs. Burrus entertained guests at a social gathering last night, hosting neighbors and friends in a cordial setting. The event featured light refreshments and informal conversation, reflecting a lively community spirit.
Mrs. J W Willson won first prize and Mrs. James Garrard second at a South Roswell gathering of 19th century attire. Guests arrived at 2 30 and wore antique outfits with many dating back a hundred years or more.
A Mississippi legislative session feature examines the spirit and identity of the state as it moves through House discussions. Lawmakers weigh cultural factors, history, and civic values shaping policy directions.
General Leonard Wood as Senator Blackburn Opposes His Confirmation. An Arizona man will become secretary of that territory. President nominates a new rear admiral. When the house met today consideration of the insurance man, left last evening for Artesia. He has shipped his household furniture with wife and child. Mr. Richey, eight years in Roswell, a solid local businessman, moves to Artesia to be closer to his ranch and interests there.
Indianapolis March 16. National UMW officers say locals in nine states voted yesterday to accept the operators two year scale, and there will be no strike.
A debate over post office appropriation bill resumes with Mississippi and Missouri figures discussing the southern negro question. Speakers argue against denying work and claim harsher treatment occurs in northern states, listing numerous named senators and officials in rhetoric about regional barbarism and vindication.
The article reports widespread labor trouble in New York with 20 000 building trades workers idle and more expected to join. It notes tensions over arbitration open shops and eight hour days plus social equality debates amid race and labor tensions. Democratic primaries are set for tomorrow night at 7 30.
The Coliseum invites bowlers to tonight's opening as improvements finish. Bowling will cost 10 cents per game thereafter to encourage steady play. patrons may watch during the free introductory night. Also noted is the death of Colorado House Speaker James B. Sanford at age 35.
A spy shot a Russian traitor during a court martial and execution. The incident occurred in a military facility with authorities confirming the death of the condemned agent.
A mixed dispatch from Kansas City reports Senator Jessie L. Jewell of St Petersburg charged with soliciting a bribe to influence influence legislation for a baking powder firm. Captain Ivkov, court martialed and shot, allegedly passed secrets to Japan. Port Arthur reports continue to be urged as British subjects face deportation amid union unrest and British consular efforts.
The local team will face the N M M 1 tomorrow at 2 30 p m on the Institute grounds in the opening game of the season under Dr J K Bishop. A team of local has beens will play the regular Institute squad in a lantern light finish.
In London and Port Arthur reports dated Mar 16 note the Espiegle to be withdrawn from New Chiang after the river opens to avoid danger in possible hostilities. An Argune passenger says two damaged ships were towed to Nagasaki February 26, including a cruiser believed to be the flagship. Democratic Primaries To-Morrow.
A mob stoned the palace of Emperor Francis Joseph and Archduchess Clothilde in Budapest today, smashing many windows as buildings were not decorated for the 1848 revolution anniversary. Police charged and dispersed rioters. several people were injured and many arrests recorded. Democratic Primaries Tomorrow.
Cattle prices in Chicago show steady to high ranges with steers good to prime at 5.25 to 5.80, stockers 2.50 to 4.30, wethers 4.25 to 4.60, lambs 4.00 to 5.60, and western sheep 3.50 to 4.00. St Louis notes mixed wool markets, Texas feeders and calves listed, while New York highlights money, mercantile paper, and several railroad stocks. Kansas City reports cattle steady to 10 cents lower with ranges across native steers 3.00 to 6.35 and stockers 4.00 to 4.44. sheep trading 4.75 to 5.50 restating mixed regional prices. Continuous market summaries include Chicago wheat and pork futures with May and July contracts quoted.
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