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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1906
Page
1
A passenger accommodation train derailed after striking a washout in Wyoming, killing nine and injuring several others. Investigators cordon the site as rescue teams search for more victims and assess the cause and extent of damage.
A snow storm halted rescue work after a railroad bridge failed, trapping workers and delaying aid. Several railroad company laborers were killed in the collapse and ensuing chaos as crews attempted to reach survivors. Police seek a suspect named Ramon linked to a fatal shooting involving a jealous motive.
Captain W C Reid says he prefers June 1 for taking the New Mexico attorney general post and will stay at Roswell. Reports from Casper Wyoming describe a deadly C&NW wreck west of town killing nine and injuring thirteen, with bridge damage delaying relief efforts.
Kansas City dispatch reports Attorney General Hadley plans to seek receivership for two or more railroads after his battle with Standard. The target lines include Burlington’s Quincy Omaha and Kansas City and Frisco’s Kansas City Clinton and Springfield, with parallel Rock Island Chicago and Alton and Missouri Pacific and Wabash also named as Gould properties.
John W. Rhea sold his lots on Richardson avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets to W. A. Johnson and Pat Murphy of Roswell Hardware Co. The new owners have planted trees and are preparing the parcels for homes.
Sheriff K S Woodruff returned Sunday with Tom Pridemore who is charged with embezzlement and conspiracy with Lee Bivins and R A Morris to steal 973 head of cattle from Capitan Land and Cattle Company He aims to post a 4000 bond and awaits action today Pridemore declines to speak to the press promising a later full statement Druggists Required to Register New Pecos Valley Board member G B S Moore will oversee the region All druggists must register pass a primary exam and obtain a temporary certificate valid until the next board session Violations will be prosecuted
A New Mexico man escapes danger and secures a remarkable victory in a dramatic turn of events. Details emphasize his courage and survival. The narrative highlights the resilience and triumph of the individual in a challenging situation.
Governor Curry escapes with others after Pulajanes abandon surrender and open fire. Federal troops and constabulary pursue fugitives on Samar island. 30 Pulajanes buried, 16 constabulary casualties, Curry missing for 36 hours before safe.
John D. Archbold testified in Missouri’s ouster suit against Standard Oil, saying Rockefeller knows nothing of the case and dislikes notoriety. He noted the board included Rockefeller, Pratt, Worden, Brewster, Bostwick, Payne, and himself, and that no single mastermind leads the company. Also cited were auditors from Waters-Pierce involvement and guard assault at the Missouri penitentiary.
The P W and N E railroad shifts its timetable making the northbound afternoon train arrive in Roswell five hours earlier and meet the morning train at 9 50 local time. The change takes effect Tuesday and affects mail timing and northern travelers, though Valley residents must wait 24 hours on arrival. Connections at Carlsbad and Amarillo remain unchanged.
A telegram signed by John C. Chase former Haverhill mayor claims a union committee will depart New York to hear confessions of Harry Orchard and Steve Adams. New York labor leaders allegedly acted on a bogus proclamation. Governor denies authorization and any meeting with Orchard or Adams.
Four arrests were reported in Pittsburgh in connection with the Enterprise National Bank collapse. Nichols and Ralston, former bank clerks Messener and McMillan, and bank examiner Moxey filed the charges of conspiracy to defraud. In Washington, senators and representatives met on the statehood bill with agreement on minor amendments reached.
Governor Gooding did not propose allowing a committee of miners to see prisoners. A New Seven Buildings blaze in New York caused multiple collapses and high casualties with girls jumping to nets, firefighters overcome, and two stories of tenements crushed. Dennis Healy died.
A lightning strike hit a galvanized tank near R W Smith’s residence during a Saturday evening shower. The shock traveled through water pipes to the house injuring Mrs Smith. The current reached a manure box at the barn causing a fire. Mr Smith saved the building.
In Texas on March 26 a Mexican named Ramon overtook a buggy carrying two daughters of ranchman Alex M. Henry and a young boy eight miles south of Goucho near Coochee. Ramon climbed into the rear, slashed one woman’s throat causing instant death as the horse spooked.
A gasoline coffee urn exploded in the Grand Central kitchen at 6 15 Sunday morning triggering a kitchen fire that spread through the room. John Otis the cook was severely burned but not fatally. Fire officers were not needed after a quick response. The town baseball team will play the Institute first team tomorrow at three in the afternoon on the Institute grounds. Everyone invited.
Local weather update recorded at 6 am shows max 78 minimum 46 and mean 62 with no precipitation. Winds from the north at 6 mph and clear conditions. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with cooler tonight and warmer in the north portion Tuesday.
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