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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
1
The czar dismisses General Kuropatkin and orders a new army to the Far East as Russia fights on against Japan. Harbin holds, lines tighten near Mukden, and news from St. Petersburg signals broader mobilization amid grim casualty reports and strategic shifts.
A majority of Colorado's legislature declared a Peabody governor, marking a historic political move. The proclamation names Peabody as the chief executive, signaling a shift in state governance and triggering debates over legitimacy and authority among opponents.
President pro tempore reports Holt will resign this afternoon and Lieut. Governor McDonald will be sworn into office. A letter of resignation is included. Train travelers endure hardship from a Cajon Pass slide with many ill and some carried. The Southern Pacific trains faced delays though dining cars remained open. A passenger woman gave birth to twins on one sleeper. both mother Mrs. Caruthers and babies are reported well.
A brief notice describes St Patrick Day celebrations observed globally with honors paid across communities. It notes widespread participation and the festive mood accompanying the day.
A sprawling report from New York City Dublin and Houston details St Patrick’s Day observances. Nearly 20 000 march in New York while Houston marks the Dowling monument with services a parade and a formal dinner. Denver and Kansas City report cattle markets and political shifts as Peabody faces resignation debates.
W C Reid travels to Carsbad for court this afternoon. R C Reid and A O Millice made a business trip to Dexter yesterday. Mrs J M Hervey returned from Carlsbad visit with her husband. A contract for a 15 room hotel at Dayton has been let to Dan Watson of Carsbad. Most building material arrived in Carsbad yesterday and completion is in 69 days.
A delegation from the Friend Ivy Sons of St. Patrick will meet President Roosevelt in New York City tomorrow afternoon and escort him to the residence of Mrs. Douglas Robinson. From there the 68th Regiment will take him to Delmonico's at 7 PM for a reception and dinner, with elaborate arrangements by the society.
Salt Lake City prepares for the Gardner vs Schreck boxing match. George Gardner, former lightweight champion, faces Mike Schreck of Chicago in a closely matched bout. Local excitement runs high as fans expect a lively contest from start to finish.
Mr and Mrs Ralph M Parsons marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner at 796 North Pennsylvania Avenue Roswell New Mexico on March 16 1905. Guests included Capt and Mrs W James Mr and Mrs J W Poe Dr and Mrs E H Skipwith Mr and Mrs W G Urton and others.
U S Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico lists temperature 69 high 39 low 54 average 54, precipitation 00, wind south at 2 mph, cloudy. Forecast calls for rain tonight and Saturday with colder conditions Saturday. M Wright, Official in Charge.
Over a thousand people crowded the Jaffa Prager Co store in Roswell for the biggest sale in town history. Five hundred souvenirs on hand sold out by four o clock, with discounts continuing for the rest of the week as the public check values and bargains.
Los Angeles reports bright sun and the five day storm over in Southern California. Delayed trains on the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe began reaching the city last night while Santa Barbara lines resumed service this morning. Santa Fe reports its line open and trains moving on both lines as stalled passengers in Cajon Pass are cleared.
Portland Maine March 17 Joe Wolcott welterweight champion returns to the ring tonight after a hand injury. Opponent is George Gunther the Melbourne Kangaroo. Wolcott appears to have full hand use and is in good shape for the bout.
Two decorated trunks labeled for a bride and groom from Artesia drew attention as they were sent from Artesia to Roswell then onward to Kansas City. The trunks appeared empty yet were checked at each stop. Unclear if gifts or decoys, the couple’s friends may be involved.
Closing stock prices include Atchison 6 percent and preferred 105 percent New York Central 16144 Pennsylvania 143 percent Southern Pacific 6843 Union Pacific 132 preferred 100 Copper 7914 Steel 35 percent preferred 95 Money on call 3 to 4 percent Prime mercantile paper 3 to 4 percent Silver 67.
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