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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
1
New York May 4 Nan Patterson lies ill in Tombs prison as lawyers press for release on nominal bail after dramatic court scenes. Judge Goff discharged the jury with no acquittal and Patterson’s lawyers hope for freedom within days. Prosecution said it would not oppose bail if set at 10 000 to 20 000.
A fatal riot erupted as a white man was killed by a strike-breaker described as a Black man. The incident underscores violent tensions during labor disputes. Authorities began investigations into the melee and motive.
Chicago reports intensified strike actions with enlarged proportions. Employers prepare countermeasures as fuel shortages threaten office buildings and elevators may be shut down. Amid the Haymarket anniversary, violence continues, but no fatalities reported. arrests and injuries noted during clashes near Employers’ Teaming Co. barns.
A Russian squadron of four battleships an armored cruiser and gunboat with five colliers passed Malacca bound south en route to join Admiral Rojestvensky. The fleet reportedly sustained damage in recent actions over South China and lighter vessels were scattered delaying further plans.
Reports from Singapore dated May 4 state a division of Russian warships passed Jughrad, midway between Penang and Singapore, at nine oclock. Identified as Nebogatoffs fourth division, the ships' location next to Penang raises questions if they are within Straits waters or drawing supplies. London notes this could affect strategic tensions as a week of hospitality in Japanese allied waters is cited.
The Roswell to Carson line is completed and links with the city system. A large coal delivery by Carson, Pirie, Scott was ordered for $2400 to the Hondo reservoir camp, while strikes and ground current issues threaten to complicate the new service. Government action in Russia and unrest in Poland are reported alongside local utilities progress.
Holbrook Arizona May 4 flood waters on the Little Colorado peaked at two this morning then receded. Town narrowly saved as river cut within ten feet of homes. Damages across the valley run into hundreds of thousands with St Johns Woodruff seeing major losses. One Mexican presumed drowned. Warning efforts likely saved lives.
Warren Wagner sues J A Wiggs and Eugene Ockerman in district court, with Richardson Reid and Hervey as attorneys, seeking profits from drilling the famous Turknett well at Artesia in a case of unusual interest.
Notice to the Public. C A Clem sold his interest in Clem and Ringo to A L Rumer. The new firm Rumer and Ringo will continue the bicycle rent and repair business at 203 Main Street. The old firm will collect and pay all its bills. Rumer & Ringo. 5 ¢2.
The women of the Presbyterian church will serve ice cream and cake in the H. F. Smith building on Main Street on Saturday May 6 from 4 to 10 p m. All are invited.
John Baird, father of Mrs. William J. Bryan, died at the Bryan home near Lincoln Nebraska this Wednesday at age 82. He passed away in Lincoln on May 3.
May 4 report from St Louis notes wool markets steady with Territory and western mediums at 22 07, fine in medium at 20 22, and fine at 18 20.
CAPT CALFPEE orders Company B to commence drilling tonight at eight o'clock sharp. W. W. Ogle departed last night for several days of inspection travel south to El Paso as Deputy Grand Master of New Mexico Odd Fellows under Grand Master Alexander Bowie. Work by Clair and Petty guaranteed first class. 5513
Dr J M Newman the magnetic healer plans to move from Roswell to Hereford Texas to practice. He will leave Monday to open an office and continue his business after being ruled out of New Mexico by Territory courts. He has several patients awaiting treatment.
Fine propositions on Main Street lots offered by Carl ton Bros in Room 12 Oklahoma Block. Must be sold soon at a bargain.
At the end of the fourth inning the baseball game between Al va and the Institute stood 0 to 0. W. S. Pope of Austin visited his uncle Judge W. H. Pope and traveled to Carlsbad to see the Valley, returning today. The younger Mr. Pope will remain the rest of the week. Mr. Miller left St. Louis with Mrs. Miller and the baby for Las Vegas for treatment and plans to come to Toswell from Torrance by automobile.
Probate Judge Evans grants letters of administration in probate court to John C. Peck for the estate of the late Helen L. Peck and appoints Mr. Peck guardian for the children of Mrs. Peck.
James T. Taylor, president of the Taylor-Moore Construction Co., arrived last night from Cedar Creek, Colorado. He will stay a few days to attend to company business and his work on the Hondo reservoir. He is a guest at the Grand Central.
Notice of a gray mare reported missing with a dun collar mark and a wire cut on shoulder and thigh. Spanish brand on left thigh. Leave information at the Record office.
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