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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
4
A 3200 ft long hand colored photographic panorama depicts Jesus life from the Raising of Lazarus to the Ascension. The work claims to be the most impressive photography ever attempted and presents life motion scenes of the Passion.
The jury returned an acquittal after a first vote of eleven to one and a unanimous second ballot. Judge Pope praised the swift two day trial held in Carlsbad for a homicide occurring on the 16th, commending the prosecution and defense. He released the defendant and urged him to maintain his good reputation and live carefully. Albany reports note Chas Andrew resigning as commissioner to testify in the Jerome case.
Washington March 30 the urgent deficiency bill appropriating two million dollars for armor for vessels authorized was passed by the Senate today. The French car in Nevada Ely Nevada March 30 the French bay arrived here last night and left for Goldfield at 830 this morning.
Maple Hill Kansas residents travel to LFD ranch with J P White to view cattle. Mrs Day returns to Hagerman while Nina Rabb to sing at Majestic nightly. Local notes show various visits, business trips and shopping advisories across town.
April 3 event details mention Rink and the Cadets. Melrose visitor A T Miller noted. Various local residents and visitors listed with movements between Roswell, Artesia, Topeka, and nearby towns. Ro sswell scene includes Nurseryman and business college professor L E Woolverton arrival.
Holly Ray found not guilty by jury after claiming self defense in the killing of Juan Acosta in the Bank saloon. Trial in Carlsbad heard defense by Bu jac Brice and E P Bujac with Fullen for the Territory urging equal rights of Mexicans. The verdict came after a day of testimony and a lengthy judge’s charge.
Classified notice lists several rental options including a six room residence with bath near Roswell Title and Trust Go, a room with modern conveniences for summer at 1611 N Main, two furnished light housekeeping rooms with bath at 302 S Ky, and two upstairs furnished rooms at 512 N Mo. Addresses and partial line items indicate multiple property rentals available locally.
Classified notices from the Record include multiple want ads and sales: furnished five room home wanted near downtown. two women or girls for plain sewing. four lady solicitors or neat men for a sales proposition at Shelby Hotel. a hustler to sell water filters with exclusive territory. furniture library of 300 volumes and place for rent. a gentle horse for city driving. a young couple seeking farm or town work. preferences and contact details vary across listings.
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