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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1904
Page
1
The county boards completed registration for Democratic primaries with Precinct 1 lists now closed. Total ward registrations show heavy turnout, boosting expected votes. Republicans signpled pledges to back nominees. Polls open Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, with voting locations and officials listed in the call.
Deputy Sheriff Henry Brown delivered yesterday a message about Big Jack Word. The note underscores ongoing concerns and sets the stage for further action in the local case.
Jack McMahon, pursued by Deputy Sheriff Henry Brown after leaving Roswell, is in custody near Dalhart Texas. Officers expect Brown with the prisoner to land in Roswell tomorrow afternoon and deliver him to the county jail for legal proceedings.
The Democratic State Convention announces its endorsement of a New York judge. Delegates gathered to back the nominee amid ongoing campaign activity. The endorsement signals party support for the judge ahead of upcoming elections.
Reports from Herrin Illinois describe a powder explosion in shaft number 7 of the Big Muddy Coal and Iron Company mine killing several workers and injuring many others. Rescue efforts face challenges as the mine is badly wrecked and mules were killed.
The Market section notes steady battle for demand with fluctuating prices and a reference to a $5.70 figure alongside a $5.10 range. Traders watch for shifts in supply and currency effects as rates hover.
Reported Russian forces allegedly attacked and damaged the Port Arthur fleet, according to wartime dispatches. The reports quote unidentified military sources claiming naval units suffered destruction and fires aboard ships in the harbor.
Tokyo delegates approve a five percent five year war loan and issue details around May 20. Russian forces attack Anju, with 200 cavalry repelled by Japanese garrison as reinforcements arrive. Reports from Port Arthur and Liao Yang vary, but Russians suffer heavy casualties and evacuate parts of Manchuria.
Reports from Europe say Peru and Brazil border clashes are ridiculously overstated. The Associated Press is authorized by the Brazilian government to state that negotiations for an amicable settlement between the two countries are fully expected.
Santiago Chile May 11 The Chilean cruisers Esmeralda and Cha cabuco have been definitely sold to Charles R Flint of New York. The contract price was 5 610 000 The Chilean congress will assemble to approve the sale.
Roswell firms buy Blaze Killer as a leading fire protection product. It stays ready, never loses power, safe for use by children, and endorsed by insurance companies. Schools churches and public buildings urged to adopt Blaze Killer.
C H Smith took home an eight dollar trousers prize last week after scoring 29 of 30 at the shooting gallery Morrison Brothers offer a five dollar six cent Stetson hat for best shooting this week
The notice promotes bringing infants to Frost and Walton studio to secure a quality baby portrait, highlighting consistent professional results and reliable photography services for families.
Tacoma May 11. The Republican state convention assembled at 11 this morning. After forming a temporary organization and appointing committees the body took a noon recess until two this afternoon for further proceedings.
Denver May 11 In the absence of President Moyer who is held as a military prisoner Vice President John C Williams of California presides at the Western Federation of Miners executive board meeting opening in Denver The session will last all week as auditors review the treasurer s accounts and a next meeting site may be decided
The passage yearns for heavier clouds and a downpour rather than a light sprinkle. It suggests a desire for darker skies closer to earth and a more intense rain event.
A white Stetson hat taken from the Record office this week is sought. The owner asks the finder to call at the office to reclaim it.
R L Malone sold forty acres adjoining the L F D ranch in Marshall to Mr. Sawyer and eighty acres nearby to W C Winston. The Dr Barnett house on Alameda Heights was sold to Wm A Baker.
A lady seeks to purchase a railroad ticket to Kansas City and asks readers to send details to the Record Office at T' address.
On Friday May 6 Mrs R M Parsons hosted a afternoon party with two divisions. The first offered ten name initials as answers with Mrs Patterson winning the prize. The second featured a ladies medley won by Mrs S Johnson. Guests included Mesdames Patterson Richardson Sutherland Ogle Johnson McIntyre Polsgrove Kellahin C Hedgcoxe Hedgcoxe Tannehill Garrard Wall Helmig Veal Crawford Poe Reed Price Bear Moss Denver Nicholson San Antonio. Also notices list items for sale and help wanted, including a good family horse for sale, a woman for general housework, and a boy's bicycle at 400 N Kentucky.
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