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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
1
Readable fragments note that services will be conducted all week at the Baptist Church. No additional details are available in the text.
Sunday services across Roswell featured Rev. J H Milburn from Tennessee at the Baptist pulpit with nightly sermons on Conversion and religious duties. Presbyterian pastor Dr C E Lukens delivered an allegorical morning sermon and Judge J H Pedrick of Chicago spoke on Chicago’s religious history and missions. Additional sermons covered Christian citizenship, Stephen the first martyr, and the Epworth League program, with strong attendance and local petitions against the saloon. Catholic Masses and The Way of the Cross were observed at St Peter's chapel.
Fire swept through the Stanton Sanitarium causing total loss estimated at fifteen thousand dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze but the building was gutted, with no word yet on possible casualties or displaced patients.
L D Danenberg a Roswell resident aged about 38 was blown through the roof of the East River Tunnel into the river and believed slightly injured He leaves a wife and two children and was a popular citizen He belonged to the Eagles and was beloved by traveling men who visited Roswell and flowers and night watches were offered by friends during his illness This death will bring deep sorrow to many Roswell residents.
The federal grand jury in Chicago resumed the beer trust inquiry today, with additional advisers to assist. Officials expect the investigation to extend two months or more as officials plan to tackle the packing industry before turning to railroad and private car lines. Several related notes from New Mexico report a fatal fire at a sanitarium, while New York details an explosion in the East River tunnel injuring one worker and frightening others.
Disorder grips Warsaw as Baron Von Nolken survives a bombing that injured him and others. An assailant fled, a locksmith named Stephen OK rejeiaj, eighteen, is named but unconfirmed. Reports from Yalta and Praga describe further unrest and fires.
The Hamburg American Line steamer Pretoria reached New York three days late from Hamburg reporting extreme Atlantic gales and head seas. One seaman died after being blown overboard during a hurricane. Three extra passengers joined the voyage, with all births in steerage.
A cable to the Turkish Mission Aid Society from London dated March 27 reports widespread poverty and a nearly exhausted food supply in many Armenian villages with deaths from hunger beginning. The message underscores growing famine conditions and aid needs.
The Carlsbad district term lists mainly small cases with few notable matters. The jury was dismissed and remaining trials will be heard without a jury with adjournment expected Wednesday. Isadora Meranda was convicted of second degree murder. Lee Danley to be retried. Joe Morrison acquitted of perjury.
Telegram details the death of L D Danenberg at Galveston around 5 30 Sunday evening with remains to be brought to Roswell for burial expected Wednesday morning Funeral plans not yet set The family had hoped he would recover after improving in Texas and the news came as a surprise to many friends here
Help wanted for chamber maid to tidy rooms and maintain order at the Roswell hotel managed by W. H. Bennett. Apply in person for cleaning duties.
Land scrip for sale offered by Edwin J. Carlin of Roswell New Mexico. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe scrip advertised with contact location and instruction to see the seller for details.
Washington, D. C. March 27. Mr. Dawson, the American minister at Santo Domingo, reports the Dominican government has several plans to satisfy foreign claims and tide over the situation from the senate’s inaction on the treaty. One proposal installs foreign agents in customs houses to collect revenues, 45 percent to government maintenance and 55 percent deposited for future distribution to foreign creditors after Senate reconsideration. The plan was discussed in a White House conference with the President, Taft, Lodge, Spooner, and Acting Secretary Atlee. no conclusion was reached.
Florence Colorado March 27 The four year old son of Mr and Mrs Roy OConnell was burned to death in a fire that destroyed parts of two houses and left others undamaged. Several children sheltered in a vacant house where the blaze began and a match may have started it. They fled when the fire grew but left their companion behind.
Advance agent Davis of the Dixie Carnival Company said the group will hold a street carnival the first week of April, five days long. The company will cover the city's $25 per day license, despite any city nonpayment. The event opens Tuesday and closes Saturday night.
The Cemetery Association ladies will host a Hot Tamale Supper on April 1 from 12 noon to 7:50 pm weather permitting. Exact venue not yet announced. Dinner and supper to be served, rain or shine. Also notes Charles Hood, Wellington newspaper man, departed for home. 31,500 to loan reported by Kellahin & Calfee.
Lost, strayed or stolen pony branded with a bar through the middle. Reward offered for return. Bring pony or information to Western Grocery Co. or contact the advertiser.
U S Weather Bureau Roswell New Mexico local report dated March 27 notes maximum temperature 82 and minimum 52 with mean 67, no precipitation, wind from the south at 14 miles per hour and clear conditions. Forecast shows generally fair tonight and Tuesday with colder conditions. M Wright official in charge.
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