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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
2
Terms of subscription and advertising deadlines for The Record of Roswell New Mexico. Notes mention St Patrick's Day, British troops evacuation, Territorial legislature adjournment, Manchuria wheel of fortune, Las Vegas Optic editor as public printer, and a city saloon ordinance delay.
Kuropatkin will now do a little retreating on his own hook to St Peters burg, and it may be that he will find it harder to face the zar and his people than he did to face the Japs.
The New York tenement fire that killed about twenty lives is shown as another link in a chain of evidence against neglect of sanitary and fire ordinances in major cities. The Chicago theatre fire and Slocum disaster are cited, blaming greed of builders and lax enforcement by authorities. The piece argues national life pushes toward dangerous haste and foresees more such tragedies this year and beyond.
A petition circulated by John B. Gill seeks council action to pass an ordinance prohibiting dogs from running at large in Roswell New Mexico. Signers, mostly property owners and prominent citizens, urge repeal of the dog tax law and demand enforcement similar to stock and chicken laws to curb roaming nuisance dogs.
The proposal argues for a dog ban citing the front of every building on Main Street and the condition of groceries produce and other merchandise in stores and on sidewalks. The language suggests residents would be justified in passing such an ordinance to curb disturbances.
Carlsbad district court remains active as C M Bird reports ongoing work. The grand jury has issued many indictments, promising more work for this term than anticipated.
Amateurs report a new shipment of photographic supplies arriving at Walton's Studio. The note mentions 12tf in the message.
Extensive listing of construction items including siding flooring casing sheathing dimensions battens shingles mouldings doors windows brackets blocks columns tarred felt pitch tar and malthoid roofing lath lime plaster Portland cement for foundations and sidewalks plus mantels grates tiling and various timbers and quarry stock. Customers urged to inspect stock before building.
A Roswell Woman's Club program at St. Andrews Hall highlighted American sculpture with readings and songs. Mrs C E Mason missed due to duties, vic president Mrs Clark Baker led. Miss Mary Laidley sang, Mrs Norvell read on Trench, and Miss Weir sang. Next meeting March 29 on Women Writers. Treasurer noted 230 in bank, dues unpaid, and a petition to close the star at six discussed.
Albany March 16 governor Higgins Senator Depew ex Senator Hill Congressman Fassett Lieutenant Governor Bruce and Senator McMarren will attend tonight's Legislative Correspondents Association banquet. A strong program is planned for the event marking its most successful year.
A Mexican sheepherder, who froze his feet on the range during last month’s severe cold, is to have his feet amputated. He has been cared for at Lopez’s home, a Salvation Army member, and funds were provided for transport to El Paso. He was carried to the train with Captain Graham assisting, and efforts are underway to place him in the Sisters' Hospital in El Paso.
By a widow with two small children she seeks general house work on a farm or ranch. Apply at rent on Pennsylvania street between Third and Fourth streets in the afternoon. dlwl
Classified notice listing several for sale items including a second hand type writer a hand made phaeton a Cranston press and wrapping paper rolls with contacts in the Record office and box numbers 545 184 and other details included for interested buyers.
Excursion notice for the Texas Cattle Raisers Association meeting and Fort Worth Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth Texas March 21 to 26. Round trip tickets via Amarillo available at 19.10 dollars. Tickets on sale March 20 21 22 with final limit March 26. M D Burns agent. Also millinery by Mrs Ella Hawkins at Gits store and dressmaking by Mrs Frank Gibbons at Morrison's store apartment formerly Mrs Haynes.
L. D. Danenberg, recently constrained by a lengthy and severe sickness, has greatly improved and hopes to be active in about ten days. He plans a possible trip to Southern Texas or to California once his mobility returns.
Ernest West, long time Wells Fargo express messenger from Dennison Texas, returns to visit his parents after a 24 day pneumonia recovery. He plans to resume service from Pecos to Amarillo once the visit ends.
The funeral of the late Mrs. W. C. Lanham was held this afternoon at two o'clock at the Christian church with Elder C. C. Hill delivering the sermon. Her son arrived from Chicago yesterday and chose to bury her in the South Side Cemetery, where a large crowd attended the service, reflecting her many friends during her brief residence.
The Woman's Home Mission society of the Methodist church met in Houston on March 16 and will stay in session through tomorrow. A large representative attendance and the program of reports papers and discussions promise one of the most interesting and profitable conventions yet held by the society.
The planned boxing match between Jack O'Keefe and Mike Ward in Grand Rapids was canceled. The club blamed O'Keefe for failing to post his forfeit and meet agreement terms.
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