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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
1
A wartime era brief notes a display of SELZ shoes at Gus' Store as a public sales line while on the front lines reports describe enemy retreating in an orderly manner and Japanese forces following at a cautious pace.
Report from St. Petersburg describes a bomb explosion injuring three soldiers and two policemen. The piece also covers delays in reforms, a difficult commission, and chaotic fronts as Russian forces retreat north toward Harbin. It notes Japanese advances and mentions Admiral Rozestvensky and Nebogotovff preparing forces near Port Said.
Reports describe Russian rear guard at Si Ping hai seventy miles north of Tie Pass as Japanese pursue. Oyama appears to hold main force at Tie Pass while Russians destroy bridges and retreat in order. Retreat pace exhausts transport animals and prompts harsh injuries in Wolsk street bomb attack. several wounded with severe injuries. No arrests reported.
Paris reports say Jusserand will meet Roosevelt over Venezuela. Russia retreats as Japanese forces push toward Kaiyuan and Tie Pass amid three main road withdrawals. France plans to keep the French Cable case in court until a decision, while local civic talks cover Main Street improvements and a Roswell club prospectus and new members.
Washington reports a Montreal hearing on extradition matters as government readiness grows. Venezuelan bondholder talks advance a debt settlement of 28.6 million dollars with guarantees tied to customs duties. US State Department notes no reply on American claims arbitration as asphalt case Greene and Gaynor awaits court outcomes. Commercial Club expands. Mrs. John C. Peck dies in Denver hospital.
A large fire tore through a New York building endangering many girls nearby. Firefighters battled flames as smoke filled the area, with reports of injuries and efforts to evacuate occupants underway. Local authorities cautioned residents to avoid the area while investigations begin.
Amid Ohio River floods, Pittsburg reports crest passing and rising areas receding while Bellaire Ohio endures inundation and factory suspensions. Empire State Building fire in New York destroys upper floors risking workers. Roswell community readies Arbor Day tree planting with local club pushing hospital plans and road projects.
Washington March 32 President Roosevelt appoints Sergeant George S Thompson of the 25th Infantry as second lieutenant in the Philippine scouts adding another black officer to the army. Thompson earned high commendations for heroism and efficiency during the Philippine insurrection.
Denver March 22 the senate began steps to expel Richard W Morgan for alleged receiving of a bribe tied to the governor race A committee was appointed to review the evidence and report tomorrow It is expected the committee will recommend expulsion of the senator
Chicago march 22 the special grand jury to investigate the so called Beef Trust was completed today and the inquiry will begin immediately led by authorities seeking to uncover price fixing and market manipulation in the meat industry.
Ladies of the Cemetery Association announce their annual arbor day on Thursday March 23 and urge public donations of trees to beautify the city cemetery. The plea stresses duty to honor the departed and notes many graves lack visitors, with trees improving the entire burial grounds.
Calvin Tindell faced Judge J B Bailey this afternoon on charges of stealing a saddle bridle and blanket. The judge found him not guilty and dismissed the case. The alleged theft occurred in the year 1901.
A district court filing by attorney R E B Lund alleges non payment of a $50 note, with total claimed to be $89 including interest and fees. The report also notes land office activity with four desert claims totaling 500 acres and three homesteads filed yesterday. Arbor Day observed and local notices of health and militia group meetings included.
U S Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico on March 22 lists temperature with max 72 and min 39, mean 56, precipitation 0.00, wind southeast at 5 miles per hour and partly cloudy. Forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures on Thursday.
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