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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1905
Page
1
News from St. Petersburg and London describe General Linovitch reorganizing retreat defenses at Chenchiawattu crossing Sungaria river. Russian columns pull back toward Kirin as Japanese forces advance along the grand trade route and threaten to block the rail line. Kuropatkin’s nerves frayed. 128 striking Warsaw schoolboys arrested for picketing.
In Brockton Massachusetts workers search all night for bodies after the shoe factory blast. The toll reaches 454 recovered, with 260 of those at work identified and between 50 and 100 still missing. Engineer David W. Rockall is believed dead in the boiler pit. Joseph Jones survived the blast but wandered to another plant before realizing the loss.
DUE 10 ROBBERS eee eee ate twelve homesteads and two desert claims. Two contests were tried, and no defense was offered in either. They were Charles F. Cadwallader vs. Arthur G. Colburn, James J. Burge, vs. Wm. R. Rudicie.
The Chihuahua team plans new member additions and hopes to turn Sunday practice into a game effort against Roswell. The lineup changes aim to boost performance for the upcoming afternoon clash.
A train derailment occurred near the cemetery after rails were removed. Investigators reported the engine and cars slid down the embankment, causing damage but no immediate fatalities. Emergency crews contained the scene as passengers and workers were evacuated.
A westbound Rocky Mountain Limited wrecked near Homestead Iowa this morning. Six people were injured, none fatally. Officials say rails were removed and a car plunged forty five feet into a ditch. Two workers from Denver and Colorado Springs among the injured. Officials doubt train robbers but say wrecking was malicious and premeditated. The rails at the site were removed and re spiked.
In Willemstead on March 21 Venezuelan authorities received a note from U S Minister Bowen about arbitration on pending issues. The Netherlands reports five Dutch sailors have been illegally imprisoned for five months and may prompt coercive measures if not released. France denies sending warships to Venezuela.
Oliver Nelson submits resignation as first lieutenant of Company B mailed to Adjutant General Tarkington on the 17th. Acceptance awaited, expected soon. He leaves for Tyler Texas to accept a bridge and building department architect position with Cotton Belt railroad. Kansas City, March 21 cattle receipts 10,000 with 500 southern. Market steady to strong. Native steers 4.25 5.80. Sheep receipts 4,000, market 10 cents higher. Final proof filed at government land office after three homesteads and two desert claims.
A dispatch from Amiens confirms Jules Verne is dangerously ill. The famed author had continued writing until recently but was forced to suspend work as illness gripped him.
A state bribery investigation in Denver reports the committee will exonerate General Manager J. M. Herbert of the Colorado and Southern and Cripple Creek postmaster Dan Sullivan. No recommendation on Senator Morgan. Senator Ballinger plans to pursue Morgan's expulsion proceedings.
The Roswell Commercial Club hosts social events as the town forms its own first class baseball squad. Bidwell will pitch for Roswell. Last season the team won 3 to 2 against Canyon City and lost 3 to 2 to Carlsbad, showing strong material. About four former players return with eleven new recruits. A practice game with the Chihuahua team is slated for Sunday at 2 PM on South Hill.
R L Miller landlord of El Capitan hotel and his family escaped serious harm when their buggy overturned after hitting a gravel pile on Fifth Street. Mr and Mrs Miller and three children were thrown out but were saved by Miller who steadied the horse. Arbor Day is noted for Thursday March 23.
Governor McDonald signs the eight hour bill in Denver on March 21, though labor unions deem the measure unsatisfactory. Company B is scheduled to drill tonight at eight by order of Captain Calfee.
Dayton is rapidly coming to the front with a completed livery stable, feed store, and several houses. A new $3,000 hotel is underway under contract to D. D. Watson of Carlsbad. The townsite company fences two parks and plans tree planting this week, aiming to preen the town's status on the P. V. & N. railroad.
Jefferson City Mo March 21 Governor Folk signed the Godfrey bill making dog dealing selling and book making a felony in Missouri. The law becomes effective June 16.
New York on March 21 reports money on call steady at 3.2 percent. Prime mercantile paper around 3 944 percent. Silver price cited as DSK. Closing stocks show Atchison 89 1/2, pref 103 1/16, N Y Central 16 1/2, Penna 142 1/2, 50 Pac 63 9/10, P Sefren 100. Copper 79 1/4, U S Steel 35, prefer red Steel 94 1/4.
Chicago market report lists wheat May 1.15 percent, July 1.25 percent. corn May 0.48 percent, July 0.49 percent. oats May 0.313 percent, July 0.31 percent. lard May 7.12 percent, July 7.27 percent. pork May 12.65 percent, July 12.06 percent. ribs May 6.92 percent, July 7.12 percent.
Varnedoe M Heeth and May Roos married this afternoon at Mrs Nason's residence in South Roswell. The couple departed on the afternoon train for Carlsbad after the ceremony.
In a green room at Tony Pastor's Theatre today, flowers and scores of letters and telegrams greet Tony Pastor as he completes forty years of active theatrical management. Pastor, dean of New York managers, earlier worked as a legitimate actor and circus clown before becoming a theatre manager in 1865.
Chelsea Mass March 21 The Doug lass Athletic Club has arranged a boxing show for tonight The main event features Jimmy Gardner of Lowell versus Charlie Seiger of Hoboken in a 15 round contest at 138 pounds The program promises a strong wind up and lively action for local fans
Local Roswell New Mexico report shows high 67 low 40 mean 54 with no precipitation. Wind at 3 miles per hour from the north. Weather clear. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity calls for generally fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions on Wednesday.
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