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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1904
Page
1
Across multiple states officials convene public or legislative sessions this month to discuss policy, budgets, and local issues. Local councils gather in city halls while state bodies meet in capitol chambers to review pending measures and hear public input.
Reports from Michigan Mississippi and Massachusetts detail teachers conventions with openings in Lansing Springfield and Philadelphia. Prominent figures include J H Rivers R E Welborne J E Woodward K N Powers P H Sanders and J A Dougherty. Topics cover school inspection home school cooperation and art education with sessions and receptions planned through the week.
Topeka reports a visible picket line by union machinists in the Santa Fe shops strike. Buckalew, third vice president, sets up headquarters while Santa Fe says few machinists return yet the road has little trouble securing manpower. Buckalew hints a settlement proposal within forty eight hours and presses for a clear contract.
Hearst Parker conventions concluded with schedules and remarks in Washington and Connecticut. Delegates discussed policy directions and organizational updates, highlighting campaign strategy and regional outreach efforts across the two states.
Hearst shows strength in both states and may secure delegates while Parker is favored in Connecticut. Arkansas Travelers' Association holds an annual convention with a Newport welcome and a reception tonight as Mayor Grubbs gives the welcome and W H Barnes responds. Coshocton Carnegie library opens with $17,000 building cost and a $2000 gift from Carnegie to trustees.
Politicians and delegates gather in Hartford for the Democratic state convention to select fourteen delegates to St Louis with potential instructions for Parker or Hearst. In Olympia the Democratic convention considers delegates to St Louis as leaders show varied support for Parker Turner and Hearst with a lean toward Turner among northwest Democrats.
Reports from Europe and Asia recount battles at Yalu and King Lian Cheng with heavy Russian and Japanese losses. Port Arthur bombardments and wrecks are noted amid ongoing rail and troop movements. Mitchell delays Europe trip to Paris for the International Miners Congress.
Trenton New Jersey May 5 The cases of George F. Kroehl and A C Twining directors of the defunct First National Bank of Asbury Park were called for trial today before Judge Kirkpatrick. They are accused of certifying falsely to a report of the bank's condition to the comptroller of the currency.
Birmingham welcomed visitors as it hosted the annual state convention of the Traveler's Protective Association. City banners and local hospitality helped accommodate the large turnout and showcase the region’s hospitality.
Tonight's talk surveys civilian experiences in the Confederate South during the conflict. The speaker details daily hardships, home front industry, and morale, offering insights into wartime life and community resilience.
Irish Lad wins the Metropolitan handicap race at Toboggan with Toboggan second and Beldame third in New York on May 5.
Tickets are on sale at Payton's Drug Store for Steel lectures. The first lecture is tonight and a season ticket is advised to guarantee attendance at all lectures.
Gospel meetings progress at the Baptist church and continue through next Sunday with two services daily at 3 and 8. Rev. C. C. Young is assisted by Rev. John Lane evangelist and gospel singer who will speak and sing at all services and has authored many songs. Welcome to all.
The notice reports Dr Steel arriving this morning in good health and ready to give his lecture tonight, promising full justice to the event and a strong performance.
The Roswell court opened at nine. The celebrated badger case verdict favored defendants. Gill will not receive pay for his smashed rig. Other cases included Bradley v Johnson minors and real estate sale applications. Patton v Heath was before the court as adjournment occurred.
The Methodist church doors open at 7 30 this evening with the lecture scheduled to begin at 8 30. Attendance is encouraged for the evening program.
The Montana Eagles gather in Billings for a two day state convention with delegates from major cities. The event blends business and pleasure as the organization shows rapid growth.
In Olympia on May 5 the Democratic state convention reached a midnight compromise to select a National Democratic convention delegation. Hearst supporters will form the majority among the delegates after a night of faction caucusing.
Arkansa s Travelers a group of drummers from across the state gathered in Newport on May 5 and will remain in the city for the rest of the week to conduct their business and activities during the event.
The notice states no children's tickets are available. lectures are for adults and children must buy regular admission. It emphasizes that there are no children's tickets.
A big crowd is expected at the Methodist church tonight with advice to go early for a good seat. The note describes the turnout as sizable and anticipates strong attendance.
A sales push urges readers to purchase season tickets for Dr. Steel's lecture tonight and access to Friday and Saturday night lectures. The message emphasizes acting this afternoon to secure entry.
A stagecoach with five riders in Yellowstone Park toppled over a seven hundred foot precipice on a rough road near Livingston Montana. The vehicle and horses were destroyed. all passengers escaped with painful bruises and were greatly agitated by the narrow death escape.
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