28 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1910
Page
1
In Szalka Hungary March 28 a fire erupted at a ball in a coach house adjoining a hotel. Crowds packed the room when a woman's dress ignited, dozens burned, many trampled in exits, roofs collapsed trapping some. Official casualty and rescue details follow as authorities investigate.
Kansas City market figures show receipts around 11 000 head with 1 500 in yards. Prices quoted for native steers and heifers range from 6.56 to 8.50 while southern steers fetch 6.00 to 8.25 and southern cows 3.50 to 6.00. Cows and younger stock bring 3.50 to 7.25 as market remains steady.
Saint Louis market report lists category ranges for wool types in territory and western medians with prices: fine mediums 18 to 22 cents, fine 11 to 16, other grades 22 to 21? The terse data reflects quoted values and fluctuations among districts.
St Louis opening day launches the fifth annual Mississippi Valley Kennel Club show. exhibitors from across the country display dogs for four days of competition and showcase.
New York on March 28 members of the Georgia Society of New York stage an evening at the Plaza for the philanthropic fund. The program features impersonations of Southern darkies and mummies, a petite playlet, plus a reception and dance.
Manila reports confirm a deadly accident on the cruiser Charleston during sea practice off Oleugape. Eight sailors were killed and several injured when a breach block of a three inch gun blew out and tore through a steel stanchion on the deck. The cause of the explosion is unknown. Bodies of victims to be buried at Cavite.
St Louis March 28 William Jennings Bryan will speak at the national farmers convention set for May 3 to 7. A new political party may be launched during the meeting, per President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor.
A well made six roomed residence with bath and pantry and screened in porch. Located two blocks from Main Street on an east front. All for a price far below its real value. We address A care of Record.
San Diego Cal March 28 Hale and hearty Charles G Clusker said to be the oldest B P O Elk in the world yesterday celebrated his 100th birthday by rising at eight oclock bathing eating a hearty breakfast walking ten blocks in eighteen minutes running one block in record time for an elderly gentleman and ening to Coronado where he met his friends whose greeting was Oh you kid.
Water poured through the Garst building when city mains were shut off and left open, flooding the E. T. Amonett grain street harness and leather goods store. Some stock damaged and a showcase broken, but overall damage minimal despite several inches of water on the floor.
Max I. Marker of Wichita formerly of Cailllicothe Missouri appeared today representing the Cox Blodgett Dry Goods Co. Mayor James M. Dye of Carlsbad was also present.
In Roswell a strong anti saloon push gathers crowds at the Majestic Theatre and Armory meetings. Rev Van Valkenburg and A J Crawford spoke before California Wizard Mr Hall, who highlighted honest workmen as finished products. A collection raised 1102 in under fifteen minutes to support the cause.
Local reform movement against saloons pushes for a mass Roswell gathering at Majestic theatre with Mr Hall and Dr Mayes. A women only meeting is planned at the Christian church tomorrow afternoon, followed by an all male gathering with Judge Gatewood and Hall at the Majestic later.
Robbers rifled the Richmond Virginia post office safe last night and took about thirty thousand dollars in cash and stamps. The robbery occurred in the late hours, prompting police to investigate the incident. Authorities pursue leads as the town reacts to the audacious theft.
Pittsburg banks named in district attorney inquiry deny giving bribes to councilmen to win city funds depository status. Six banks under investigation by a special grand jury are preparing to contest the charges.
ParsonS and Lawrence at 215 North Main Street offer real estate life and fire insurance brokerage with bargains on improved farms Main Street business property residences suburban homes and acreage. They promote best life and fire insurance on the market and advertise daily bargains with guidance from Parsons who knows.
A joint statement from Second National Bank and Farmers' Deposit National Bank, signed by Cashier Fleming and all directors, rejects paying any money to secure city deposits and asserts that if any funds were paid, it was without the authority or consent of the directors.
W F Wilson aged 69 died Sunday evening at 401 North Pennsylvania Avenue after a weeklong pneumonia fever. A Roswell resident for two to three years he leaves a wife three daughters and two sons all in the city. Funeral was held at Dilley Undertaking Rooms at four o'clock with burial in South Side cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Mose Walters and their little son left Sunday morning for Amarillo because of the illness of Mr Walters sister in law. They will be gone a few days.
Miss Pearl Johnson travels Sunday morning to New York City to join her mother Mrs G P Johnson and sister Mrs Lydia Joanson Crossley in establishing a home together.
New York reports reveal Ruth Wheeler was likely smothered and burned alive in Albert Wolter's apartment. Autopsy found soot in nostrils and lungs indicating she was conscious when set alight. Alice Mueller, Wolter's supposed wife, supplied crucial testimony about the night of the crime and Wolter’s threats. Police link Wheeler to Wolter as she sought work, with the detective bureau stating the case is almost closed.
Philadelphia reports the sympathy strike in support of street improvement workers has ended. After the strike was declared off yesterday, the building trades in the city show general re cuition of work today as crews return to their tasks.
A Pur e food exposition opened today in Musc Hall Cincinnati drawing display from leading manufacturers nationwide. The three week event showcases products and innovations aiming to educate consumers about pure food standards and safety.
Fred Wagoner of Lakewood traveled to the city as a business visitor today, meeting local contacts and inspecting potential opportunities for cooperation and investment.
Roswell New Mexico six o clock morning observation reports a max temperature of 80 and a min of 44 with a mean of 62 and no precipitation. Winds from the south at three miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair and colder tonight and Tuesday. Compared to last year’s extremes, today’s high was 72 and low 44, with historic extremes of 85 in 1895 and 19 in 1899.
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