Strike Likely as Managers Clash in Dispute
A probable strike looms as managers clash over terms. Negotiations stall amid mounting tension and possible disruption to daily operations.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
1
A probable strike looms as managers clash over terms. Negotiations stall amid mounting tension and possible disruption to daily operations.
Chicago March 8 labor leaders and railroad managers clash over arbitration under a 1898 act. Railroads threaten to use federal arbitration while labor leaders refuse. Montgomery Alabama reports streetcar strike reduces service to seven hundred workers as delegates plan visits near Mobile.
The opening college baseball games draw broad attention as teams launch the season. Fans, players, and coaches anticipate early moves, with media coverage highlighting key matchups and emerging talents.
The Alabama baseball team opens the season with Howard on the Tuscaloosa campus and plans a 32 game schedule. They will face Dartmouth Amherst Brown and other New England colleges on their home diamonds and undertake a wide northern tour to end in Seattle at the University of Washington. The squad features pitchers Gray Chapman and Sanders with Noojin at first base and other returning stars plus promising recruits. The football manager is exploring an even wider western and northwest trip, while Alabama holds state football and South baseball titles.
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld Great Northern railroad's right to issue stock authorized by its directors, despite an injunction argued by Attorney General Ing. The case centered on whether the company must first seek approval and examination from the state railroad and warehouse commission to justify necessity and purpose.
New York March 28 The Corbin Banking Company assigned for the benefit of its creditors to George C. Austin. The two members are George S. Edgell and Austin ria. Assets exceed liabilities by over a million dollars with principal assets in valuable real estate that must be sacrificed in time to meet maturing obligations. Creditors will likely be paid in full.
Hamlin F. Lee aged 87 died suddenly from heart failure in Colorado Springs. A veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars he fought for the Union and was a nephew of General Robert E. Lee.
The Alabama Educational Association opened its twenty sixth annual session in Mobile with hundreds of teachers in attendance. Mayor J P Lyons spoke for the city and Mrs E S Colston for the schools, with Hon E M Robinson representing citizens. An entertainment program and visits to local historical sites were planned. principal speakers included Jas H Foster and James B.
Cattle receipts 2000 with 100 southern. market strong to 10 cents higher. Southern steers 3.85 to 5.25, southern cows 2.75 to 3.75, stockers 3.60 to 5.00, bulls 3.00 to 4.26, calves 4.00 to 7.00, western fed steers 4.25 to 5.80, western red cows 3.00 to 4.50. Sheep receipts 4000. market steady. Muttons 5.25 to 6.00, lambs 7.25 to 7.80, range wethers 5.60 to 5.80.
Mas City reports Charles F. Scott of Iola Kansas told a party of congressmen back from the United States trip that the canal can and will be finished in about five years and will not take much longer than five years.
Roswell audience applauded a all star local company in Captain Rackett at the Majestic. The benefit for the Roswell Fire Department raised just over four dollars in receipts. The cast included Mesdames Whiteman Reeves Hobson and Messrs Foreman Aubrey Smith Carroll Smith and Fred Wilson. The group was commended for balanced acting and musical numbers with Roswell band and Norville Croft orchestra. A Cheerful Liar was announced as their next production likely to draw crowds.
Reverend H F Vermillion pastor of the Baptist church leaves with brother Joe Vermillion who arrived from Nevada Texas to establish homestead claims in Hagerman. Vermillion will base his residence there while continuing his charge, and his family follows to join the claim today.
James H. Smith, a wealthy New Yorker, died in Kioto on March 28 after a world wedding tour. He had toothache en route, received care in several places, and underwent gum surgery on March 25. Grave symptoms followed and doctors believe cancer caused his death.
U S Weather Bureau local report Roswell New Mexico March 28 temperatures shown max 80 min 52 mean 66 precipitation 0 wind southwest 15 miles per hour conditions cloudy forecast for Roswell area fair and colder tonight Friday fair and warmer statewide fair with snow in northeast portion colder in southeast portion Friday warmer official in charge M Wright
Washington reports wide belief in a royal Spanish pregnancy with twins eyed by physicians for the young queen. Diplomats note regional interest as primogeniture law could place the elder child on the throne, while gender of twins remains uncertain amid political tensions.
The Roswell city Band directed by Capt. Jack Fletcher furnished music for a firemen’s entertainment last night. Eighteen players performed on the street and in front of the opera house to a large crowd. Dr Leslie Audrain assisted the group. Captain Fletcher has organized an auxiliary to the band and is ready to provide music for all occasions.
Prominent educators from Eastern and New England states gather in Boston for the gold convention of the Eastern Teachers Association. Sessions run through tomorrow and Saturday with many distinguished speakers on the program.
Relatives and friends learned in weeks past that she could not recover and for three days death was expected hourly. The funeral will be Friday at 4 30 PM from the Pruit home at Pennsylvania avenue and Sixth street. The Rev. Lonberg will conduct the service. Interment in South Side cemetery. INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE DISPLAY BY MANUFACTURERS.
Norfolk detail outlines a James Town Exposition Selective Display of new manufacturing inventions and factory practices aimed at reducing costs and boosting efficiency. It notes government support, the role of the Department of Manufacturers and Liberal Arts, and the need to regulate production for national wealth distribution. Also reports on Mrs. Pruit of Roswell and a foreign banker critique of Harriman era finance in New York.
Mrs Albert Pruit died at noon at the North Spring River Sanitarium after a lingering illness since mid January. Friends and relatives mourn a life marked by devoted care and widespread concern during her illness.
A committee led by O E Frewen and W S E Mason outlined a 36 page official program for the annual association convention to be held in Roswell on April 16 17 18. Two thousand five hundred copies will be printed and distributed free with advertising rates obtainable from McClung.
Washington March 28 The President decided to increase the number of American delegates to the second Hague Conference. The change will not affect the disposition of the various projects to be considered. The aim is to enlarge the American delegation while preserving the delegation’s authority and stability.
A Roswell cement brick maker will supply 75 000 bricks for an ice plant under construction at Farwell New Mexico near the Texico line. The contractor Gray of Farn will oversee the work. The firm has expanded recently and conducted substantial business in Texico and Farwell.
Paris March 28 reports from the Journal that news has reached King Alfonso of Spain is seriously ill with tuberculosis and the court is quiet and cautious about his condition.
A small tornado struck the rural outskirts of Chanute Kansas early today damaging about six houses and other minor property while authorities report no injuries.
The annual militia inspection for the district of Columbia concludes this evening with Major Lloyd M. Brett of the First Cavalry reviewing the naval battalion aboard the United States ship Puritan.
Sealed bids were opened this afternoon by the Park Board for the erection of an elephant house in the New York Zoo logical garden in Bronx Park.
The Rhode Island and Connecticut grand lodge Knights of Honor began its annual session in Providence on March 28 as part of the organization’s meeting this year.
Notice withdraws from the market the real estate of 2313 D. M. Downes. The rest of the text urges to spend an hour at Majestic tonight.
New York March 28 no change was made in the directorate of the United States Mortgage and Trust Company following the stockholders annual meeting held in the morning.
In Pittsburg Kansas on March 28 a traveling men’s fair and pure food exposition opened with displays from leading manufacturers nationwide. Highlights include an old time country store and several foreign bazaars. Go to the Majestic tonight at 10.
Forest fires sweep across southern Alabama near the Florida border endangering millions of dollars in pine timber as crews battle the flames.
Dr J Odd Hamilton and L R Weatherford arrived from Kenna yesterday after Hamilton's trip to the mountains. Mrs Parker Earle has returned from four months on the Pacific Coast including Los Angeles and Pasadena with other stops.
W H Angell arrived from Artesia on business. Preston and Newton Baker of Artesia came by train for a short local visit. Chester C Pegg arrived from Amarillo on business. Mrs Manger and mother arrived from Portales for a sightseeing visit.
A. P. Tarkington of Santa Fe ad jutant general of the National Guard of New Mexico was in Roswell today between the morning train and afternoon auto on his way home from Artesia and Carlsbad.
The Record suffered from faulty telegraph wires preventing a full wireless report. Reporters could not transmit all details due to the technical failure, resulting in incomplete coverage of the day’s events.
Short notice rental listing for furnished rooms at 512 N Pecos. Includes single occupancy options with utilitys and nearby amenities. Contact details not readable in OCR.
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