Seg Hay Is Sige Seized On Shipboard Collapse
Seg Hay is cited as collapsing with a fit of weakness as he boards a ship. The incident prompted medical attention and a temporary halt to boarding procedures. No further injuries or names are specified.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
1
Seg Hay is cited as collapsing with a fit of weakness as he boards a ship. The incident prompted medical attention and a temporary halt to boarding procedures. No further injuries or names are specified.
New York March 18 Secretary of State John Hay while boarding the steamship Celtic for Europe suffered a fainting spell and nearly collapsed He was supported by a friend and taken to a pilot freight where he sat until an attendant brought a wheelchair He was then placed aboard the Celtic and as the ship left dock he showed signs of recovery, the illness not yet deemed serious By Sandy Hook signals he appeared much better
In a local court proceeding the panel announced appointments for the northern district with H Bethea named US judge and K N Landis as an additional assistant. The decision ends a lengthy circuit contest and marks a shift in the regional judiciary.
Washington March 18 Gen Joseph R Hawley who served nearly twenty four years as a Connecticut senator is dead at age 78 He was born in Richmond County North Carolina admitted to the bar in 1850 and later edited the Hartford Courant He served in the Civil War rising to brigadier general and brevet major general He later became governor of Connecticut and held other offices.
Colorado experiences rapid succession of governors with Governor Peabody resigning, Lieutenant Governor Jesse F. McDonald sworn in, Adams returning to Pueblo, and Peabody planning to resume business in Canon City. McDonald has yet to appoint officers.
L L K McGaffey, Mr and Mrs C G Walker, Miss Estebrooke, Miss Tannehill, Mr and Mrs Wyllys, Mr and Mrs Packard, Mr and Mrs Poe, Mr and Mrs Leonard, Mr and Mrs Millard Stone, Mr and Mrs Payton listed in a local notices item showing residents and relations.
Report from Aden dated March 18 says Sanaa, capital of Yemen, with a garrison of around five thousand, has fallen to Arabian insurgents. The governor had offered surrender terms that were rejected by the besiegers.
Members of the Roswell Commercial Club and interested citizens are asked to meet at the Club rooms at 7:30 this evening to review the committee report on keeping public schools open through the term end.
A southbound freight tender jumped the rails between South Spring and Dexter today, tearing up ties and track for about two hundred yards. No injuries were reported. The passenger train was delayed about an hour. The wreck location and cause are currently undetermined. Track was repaired with the tender placed back on the rails within hours.
J C Parks aged 57 died at Ward Sanitarium this afternoon after ten days seeking health due to asthma and dropsy. Funeral Monday from Dilley parlors, body to Carothersville Missouri for burial. Wife accompanies remains. other family members reside in Carothersville.
The administratrix of the estate of Matthew B. Pitts files the final account in Chaves County Probate Court. Judge J T Vans orders notice that the first Monday in May is set for hearing objections and settlement of the account. Dated March 18 1905 by Annie L Pitts Administratrix.
A list of residents and visitors passing through Hagerman area towns includes Sam P Butler from Dexter E D Cook from Carlsbad D D Temple from Artesia H H Hodges from Carlsbad D L Long deputy sheriff Hagerman Charles DeFreest from the Valley J A Norman from Nogal J W Blasingame returning to Chickasha O R Tanner and Sam Wells from Hagerman J S Lenox traveling to Fort Worth for kidney surgery Ford Lewis photographer from Ohio T H Craig from Carlsbad for two days with family Judge Emmett Patton to Hagerman L C Miller from Carlsbad leaves for Lakewood Winnie Mason Hagerman teacher visiting Mrs E E McNatt Artesia visiting family Mrs Bentley visiting relatives from Hereford W H Buxton J W Wright from Columbus Ind W H Long returning to his sheep camp in Yea So country planning to move, with Roswell stay ahead of permanent relocation.
Telegraph reports from St Petersburg and Tokio outline Russia's mobilization of a new army as General Linevitch leads a long retreat toward Harbin. Rear-guard battles near Kaiyuan intensify as Japan pushes to extend the war, while Kuropatkin bears blame for defeat. At home, churches hold services and remember Grover Cleveland who turns 68.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m at the Baptist Church with a call to call the pastor B Y P U led by Miss Bel va Loveless Evening service at 6 30 p m with the topic Glorifying God in Our Daily Work At St Andrew s Hall Sunday school 9 45 a m morning prayer and sermon 11 a m evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m Lent and Easter offertories go to parish purposes Rector GEO Hinson preaches Sundays Dr Lukens leads morning and night Communion and new members by confession and church letter All members urged to attend strangers welcome Sabbath school 9 45 a m U P S C E 6 30 p m Odd Fellows hall sermon 11 90 a m The Living Epistle Epworth League 6 30 p m sermon 7 30 p m Special music at services WM Reace Pastor
The Missouri Legislature witnessed dramatic scenes as debates intensified and lawmakers clashed over key bills. Amid high tension, leadership worked to maintain order while committee votes shaped upcoming actions.
Jefferson City Mo March 18 five ballots in US Senate race Demands for recess fail and Kerens calls for Republican unity as Warner leads with 64 on first ballot and 68 on fifth amid rowdy scene clock smashed desks used by clerks and roll call ends with Warner declared elected after seventh ballot with Axelson orchestra providing entertainment plus local classifieds note rentals sales and wants ads.
The Record plans six to eight pages but a rush on advertising along with failed telegraphic news shortened the edition.
Notice announces stockholders of Old Governors Copper Mining & Smelting Company to meet at the secretary’s office in Roswell New Mexico on March 21 1905 at 730 pm. President L L Rose and Secretary ad Bell sign. Trial dominated Friday in land office contest between Henry D Wager and Mary E Mae Clenny over a homestead claim. One desert claim filed Thursday.
A Commercial Club committee began today to solicit donations to fund the current school term for two additional months. The drive aims to sustain classes and keep programs going through the coming weeks with community support.
Cr C Crisler arrives from Amarillo to work with The Famous. Mrs Walton feared blood poisoning after a cut but danger passed. Dr T E Presley emphasizes proper eyeglass fitting. J L Johnson of the Kansas City railway left for Chihuahua after visiting family. Slinkard Construction plans another Honda reservoir effort. Dr F P Gillis and Phillip Feaman visit Roswell before returning to Portales and Abilene. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets with eleven members. hostess serves luncheon.
William G. Smith shot August Neufeld in front of 1455 Julian Street and then seriously wounded Bernard Winters in the same block after surrendering at police headquarters. The killings echo last Sunday's five-death tragedy tied to a property line dispute decided for Berkes.
Freight train derailed north of Santa Barbara and a landslide near Mojave disrupt rail traffic on the Southern Pacific line. Officials expect reopening later today while the Santa Fe reports its lines open but trains running behind schedule. full normal service may take several days.
J F Cordova, the unfrocked minister who twice eloped with Julia Bowne and was convicted of abandoning his wife, was today sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. His counsel filed for a writ of error to stay the sentence until the supreme court rules in June or November.
Manuel Gonzales died at noon today at his home two miles west of town. The cause of death was phthisis.
Walton's studio reports a fresh shipment of photographic supplies arriving. The note notes the delivery of film, paper, and darkroom chemicals. No further details on quantities or suppliers are provided.
Local ad offers a few thousand apple trees for sale in Sherman Texas with stock guaranteed. Sellers accept reasonable terms for customers who cannot pay cash and provide doorstep service via Box 355.
A Creighton Farm notice lists 25 milk cows fresh or springing, grade Shorthorns and acclimated Kansas stock, 3 Berkshire boars, registered and strong, windmill and pump, plus 3 farm hacks. All priced to move quickly.
U S Weather Bureau Roswell report for Mar 18 notes max 63 min 41 mean 52 with .01 precipitation and east wind of 5 mph under clear skies. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with stationary temperature. N L Pitts visited from Artesia.
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