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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1905
Page
1
Sunday sermons and petitions highlight debate over a high license saloon and gambling house ordinance in Roswell. Rev. S R Twitty preached on My Brother's Keeper as 175 signatories backed the measure. Other churches and speakers urged passage while lamenting youth temptations and urging community responsibility.
A deadly boiler blast caused extensive damage and casualties across the neighborhood. Emergency crews searched the rubble as investigators began to determine the cause and scope of the disaster.
In Brockton Massachusetts a boiler explosion at the R B Grover shoe factory caused a massive blaze tearing through the building and spreading to nearby structures on Communion Sunday. About fifty workers remain unaccounted for while others were rescued. church services proceeded with strong sermons as authorities assess the damage.
ChicagoMarch 20 government probes into the beef trust began with Judge Otis Humphrey administering oaths to veniremen whose names are kept secret. Independent packers led by Schartzchild and Sulzberger pledge to present evidence showing how smaller packers followed Big Five dictates under Sherman antitrust law. Meanwhile fire crews report 25 bodies recovered from a factory ruin with possible total loss near fifty. Catholic services at St Peter's Chapel noted with Mass in morning and Benediction. Local property deeds and church notices accompany the day’s records.
From Tokyo and St Petersburg cables dated March 19 20 detailing Japanese advances near Kai Yuan and Tie Pass, Russian forces and commanders, and claims of massive losses at Mukden. Reports say 120000 killed wounded or captured with eighty guns seized as Russian retreat possibly becomes a race northward amid Japanese columns. Also notes protests in Berezina and gales affecting Cedric voyage and Allegheny river flooding risk.
Washington reports French interference over a Caracas dispute, with Minister Bowen stating the French minister warned Venezuela against canceling the franchise. Two French warships, the Julien and De Graviere, have been ordered to Venezuela to enforce the policy. Duplex lands noted in New Mexico include 200 acres overall, with 40 in Chaves County and 160 in Roosevelt South Range 27 East.
A stockholders meeting for Old Governors Copper Mining & Smelting Company will be held at the secretary’s office in Roswell New Mexico on March 21 1905 at 7 30 p m All stockholders are urged to attend as important business will be considered. I B Rose president Attest J D Bell secretary seal.
The Roswell Commercial Club directors will hold an important meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the club rooms. All directors are requested to attend. The ladies have hired a wagon and team to haul trees to the cemetery for Arbor Day.
Fire Creek West Virginia reports the second rescuing party entered Rush River and Red Ash mines to recover the 25 men believed killed by two explosions on Saturday and Sunday. The first team had entered but was overcome after moving 2000 feet. The second team began preparations to remove the bodies.
Des Moines reports Senator Allen says the President will convene Congress in an extra session on October 1 to pursue railroad rate investigations two months ahead of the regular session. The move aims to examine pricing practices and regulatory compliance affecting shippers and carriers nationwide.
Furnished room available for rent at 201 N Pecos Pa. No invalids. Contact 1614 for details.
A listing from Mrs Mabee of 1416 South Main Street describes furniture for bed room and dining room, a top buggy and harness, a Jersey cow, about two dozen laying hens, a gasoline stove, and a range with water front.
The Tacoma Ledger notes George T. Reid, son of J. M. Reid, Washington state leader among the house delegation. Referred to as a man of power and worth, he is cited as a rising force within the state and a brother to Roswell attorneys W. C. Reid and Robert C. Reid.
Live stock market from Kansas City dated Mar 20 notes cattle receipts at 8 000 including 1 000 southern stock. Market shows strength with native steers 4.00 5.75, southern steers 3.60 4.75, stockers and feeders 3.00 4.65, bulls 2.50 4.10, calves 3.00 6.00, western fed steers 4.25 5.25, western fed cows 3.00 4.50, sows 4.90 5.90, lambs 6.50 7.35, range wethers 5.35 6.60, fed ewes 4.90 5.60.
The steamer Spartan of the Boston and Philadelphia line ran aground off Block Island on the west side while voyaging from Providence to Philadelphia. A fierce gale battered her through the night and at dawn it seemed she could not be saved. Captain Briggs and four crew members remained aboard and were in danger. The vessel struck at high tide, with large boulders tearing into the hull and a hole opening in the forward compartment. A second report notes the White Star steamer remaining days behind schedule after a lengthy voyage.
U. S. Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico dated March 20. Temperature high 66 degrees low 42 mean 54. Precipitation 0.00 inches wind east at 3 miles per hour. Weather clear. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity fair tonight and Tuesday cooler Tuesday issued by M Wright, Official in Charge.
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