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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1908

Page

4

Hill Named Ambassador Extraordinary to Germany

Washington reports the president sent the senate the nomination of David Jayne Hill as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Germany. Also named were Arthur M. Beaupre minister to the Netherlands and Spencer F. Eddy minister to Argentina. Berlin notes Hill’s adjusted status and potential importance in Berlin. Other items include a court dismissal in an abandonment case and wool market activity with higher shipments and demand. Indiana GOP convention plans and anticipated Fairbanks support are outlined with delegates to Chicago.

Washington Senate David Jayne Hill Germany Arthur M. Beaupre Illinois Netherlands Spencer F. Eddy Berlin Foreign Office Hill Indianapolis Ind Indiana Fairbanks Chicago U. S Beveridge Hemenway Frank Hadley James P. Goodrich

Miners Contracts Expire Across States Amid Talks

Multiple regions report wage and contract disputes as of March 31. Indiana miners and operators agreed to extend present wages pending scale settlement, avoiding a state suspension. Northern Colorado lignite miners seek a 10 to 25 percent increase while operators doubt feasibility. Pittsburgh area mines face a midnight shutdown risk with 35,000 workers involved. Alaska experiences averted violence as troops arrive at Treadwell.

Terre Haute Ind Indiana Colorado Denver Colo United Mine Workers of America Pittsburg Alaska Washington Treadwell War Department James Bayliss Tenth Infantry

Recovering Bodies From Wrecked Mine in Hanna Wyoming

Work to recover victims at mine No 1 in Hanna Wyoming has begun with scores of men clearing timber and debris from the east slope. Indications suggest bodies near the surface, just behind debris choking the slope, and rescuers plan to brace the front as they advance.

Hanna Wyo

Police stop lynching in Brownville suburb of Atlanta

In Atlanta on March 31 police with loaded rifles halted a mob threatening to lynch B. R. Chapin a young white man found by a crowd in a Negro house. County officers arrived to drive back the mob and prevent the hanging.

Atlanta Brownville B. R. Chapin Chapin

Des Moines Elects Under New Commission Government

Des Moines completes its first municipal election under the new commission plan. Former Police Judge A. J. Mathis is elected mayor while John MacVicar W. Ash John L. Hammery and Charles Schramm win council seats. MacVicar serves as secretary of the American League of Municipalities and Ash is described as a coal miner with ties to labor.

Des Moines A. J. Mathis John MacVicar W. Ash John L. Hammery Charles Schramm MacVicar American League of Municipalities Ash

Precautions Taken for Secretary Tafts Chicago Visit

The Daily News reports unusual police measures to protect Secretary Taft during his Chicago trip. The railroad he will use is kept secret and officers will guard him constantly. Taft will appear publicly only at a Saturday reception hosted by the Hamilton Club with invitations extended to all Chicago residents.

Chicago The Daily News Today Taft Hamilton Club

Passion Play Opens To Large Majestic Theatre Audience

The first night of the Passion Play in moving pictures at the Majestic Theatre drew a large crowd and required extra seats. The management is to be congratulated on meeting the demand.

Jim Caesar Weler Majestic Majestic Theatre

Local talent to assist Cadets with music comedy

A brief notes that the best local talent will assist the Cadets in giving music comedy. Dates appear as April 3 at the rink.

For Sale Ads From Artesia and Local Listings

Classified notices run in the Record office items include two town lots in Artesia district offered at a bargain with inquiry at the Record office. Also a scholarship at Woolverton Business College offered cheap if taken at once. Additional sale listing of six slightly used steam power drilling machines by B F Richardson, Dubuque Iowa, plus a Jersey cow for sale at 129 West 17th Street Jewett and 719 N Main.

Artesia Woolverton Business College B. F. Richardson Dubuque, Lowe

Wanted ads and notices from the Record listing housing and work

Classified lines request a furnished five room or larger home near town and inquire at Record 2316. Also seeks one or two men or older couple, a experienced housekeeper for Mrs Shaw northeast of town. Aims to rent a place with a barn and has a 200 volume library for sale. Also seeks work with Rees and wife, unmarried, care Record 4 2416.

Jno. Shaw F Ranch Rees Wile W. R

Christ The Arrival of Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem The Wonderful Star

A Christmas narrative centers on the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem guided by a bright star. The tale highlights faith, travel hardships, and the miraculous birth that follows in the ancient town.

Joseph and Mary Bethlehem Christ Jairus Christ

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