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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1904

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Parker Instructs for Roosevelt Delegates at St Louis

Indianapolis May 13 Democrats instruct the delegates elected to support Alton B Parker of New York for the Presidency at the St Louis convention adding thirty more delegates to the Parker list. Springfield May 13 Republicans report plans to back Frank J Lowden while Yates gains are anticipated as balloting continues.

Alton B. Parker New York St. Louis Parker Springfield Ill Frank J. Lowden Chicago Yates Charles Deneen Cannon Ss. M. Cullom A. J. Hopkins Joseph G. Cannon Richard Yates Lot Brown Roosevelt Frank C. Lowden Charles S. Deneen Howland J. Ham

Mrs W E Friend Dies in Phoenix Arizona

Mrs W E Friend former Roswell New Mexico resident died in Phoenix at an early hour this morning. Her husband was at her bedside. She had suffered ill health for months and moved to Phoenix for a climate change. Mr W E Friend will return to Roswell soon.

New Mexico

Commencement Exercises Set for New Mexico Military Institute

The New Mexico Military Institute will begin commencement events tomorrow at 8:30 AM with guard mounting. At 10:00 AM there is Battalion Inspection followed by a Battalion parade at 5:30 PM shaping a full day of formal activities.

The New Mexico Military Institute

Russian Internal Organization in Bad Shape Amid War Strains

A St Petersburg report warns Russia faces serious internal strain as military setbacks threaten institutions. The piece notes possible constitutional changes, with hopes laboring to rally support and deter revolutionary movements at home.

St. Petersburg

Sawdust Explosion Triggers Mill Fire in Portland

Portland Ore May 13 A sawdust explosion in a furnace at the Day Lumber Company mill started a blaze destroying the mill and two neighboring plants The loss is expected to exceed 250000 dollars The Multnomah Trunk and Box Company and the Ira F Powers Company also suffered fire damage followed by extensive property losses in the Portland area.

Portland Ore Lumber Company Multomah Ira F. Powers

Santa Fe Strike Situation in Topeka Docket

Harvey and Osborne, attorneys for the Santa Fe machinists, filed a district court motion to dissolve the restraining order. Hearing set for Monday. The strike situation shows few changes with local conditions favoring the company. The San Bernardino shop closed only briefly due to boilermaker strikes, not lack of workers.

Ing Topeka Kan

New Cigar Factory Planned by H K Allen

H K Allen of Galesburg Illinois plans a large cigar factory after a prospecting trip in the Valley. He will return soon with seven workers who will all be musicians and the band may be reorganized.

H. K. Allen Galesburg Ilinois

Buckley Leaves for Artesia After Short Home Visit

Fred Buckley who recently located at Artesia left last evening for that point after a visit to this city Buckley formerly lived here in the early days He is a native of Colorado and was among the first white children born in northern Colorado He will go to New York this summer to attend to important business.

Fred Buckley Artesia Buckley Colorado New York

Big Springs Texan Warns Lightning Would Take Him

Clinton Lightfoot of Big Springs Texas says he foresaw his death by lightning for ten years and was shocked when lightning struck his horses. He confirms this was the first time he himself was struck and notes fear during storms. The remark about lightning not striking twice suggests he believes he is now out of danger.

Clinton Lightfoot Big Springs Texas

Struck Water Flow At MacMillan Well

Harold Hurd reported from J. C. Prett at MacMillan that a large flow was struck in the well. Water gushes 1 1/2 feet above the casing and drilling continues at 347 feet. It was once thought unlikely to produce a flowing water supply at MacMillan.

Harold Hurd J. C. Prett MacMillan McMillan

El Paso Baseball Team Secures Engagement for Local Series

El Paso reports C W DeFreest secured a match with the institute team of this city. The El Paso team, now southwest champion, arrives Tuesday morning and will play Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. It is a professional squad with expected excellent games and even matchups.

el Paso C. W. DeFreest Institute Southwest

Texas man returns home after inspecting Hagerman property

J. M. Carter of Plainview Texas who had stayed in the Valley several weeks to look after property interests left for home this morning. He owns property at Hagerman and had come to dispose of it but after reviewing the field decided to keep it.

J. M. Carter Plainview Texas Hagerman

Colonel Polk Resigns From Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe

Col L J Polk vice president and executive officer of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe has resigned to pursue business in southern Texas. He is en route to New York to finalize plans for his new venture whose nature remains undisclosed.

Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Ft. Worth Tex Col. L. J. Polk Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Texas New York

Blackwell Businessman Locates Land Near Dexter

W G Hagaman formerly of Blackwell Oklahoma and prominent in business has returned to the valley and located on land two miles southwest of Dexter. He recently purchased the property and will be a welcome addition to the Valley community.

W. G. Hagaman Blackwell Oklahoma Dexter

Pasturage for Steers in South Dakota Lease Offered

A tract of 450000 acres off the Sioux reservation in South Dakota is leased and offers pasture for about five thousand head of steers if taken promptly. The land is sheltered with ample water and 60 miles from a railroad station. Apply to J M Coburn General Manager McMillan NM.

South Dakota Missouri Cheyenne Mossman S. Dakota Sioux Reservation J. M. Coburn McMillan N. M

Southern Baptist Convention Opens In Tabernacle With Governor Eagle Presiding

The Southern Baptist Convention begins its annual session in the tabernacle of this city with ex-Governor James P. Eagle of Arkansas presiding. Delegates number several thousand and come from across the South. Nashville, Tenn., 13.

Southern Baptist Convention Tabernacle James P. Eagle Arkansas South Nashville Tenn

Statement From Mark Howell On Probate Judge Candidacy

Mark Howell declares he is not a candidate and would decline if elected to the probate judge office. He emphasizes his stance in a brief civic notice.

Mark Howell

Bids Sought for Bridges Over Rio Hondo and Hondo in Roswell

City Clerk invites sealed bids by 6 p m on Tuesday May 17 for construction of two bridges in Roswell New Mexico the Rio Hondo bridge on Albuquerque Street and the Hondo bridge on South Richardson Avenue Plans and specs available at the City Engineer office City reserves right to reject bids for either or both bridges.

Rio Hondo Albuquerque Street South Roswell Hondo Richardson Ave Office City

City cleanup urged for burned district and vacant lots

Local officials highlight need to clear debris from the Whiteman block and the old opera house site. The two lots between Daniel and Daniel's drug store and the Parlor barber shop have been cleaned up, improving the street scene.

Daniel Whiteman Block

Miss Greenlee Elected by Board of Education

The Board of Education at its Wednesday night meeting elected Miss Greenlee as a teacher in the city schools for the coming year.

Board of Education Miss Greenlee

Honest Election Troops to Be Called Out in Colorado

Denver reports petitions urging Governor Peabody and Mayor Wright to mobilize troops to preserve order and secure the election process amid tensions in Colorado. The move highlights state and municipal leaders facing the request as the petitions circulate.

Colorado Denver Colo Peabody Wright

For Sale A Horse and Carriage Ad

For sale a horse and carriage offered for 100 dollars. Apply at 313 North Richardson avenue.

Richardson Avenue

Typewriters For Sale Or Rent Channel Contract

Typewriters available for sale or rent advertised by Pitts and Co at 311 North Penn Avenue offering multiple models and flexible terms for home or office use.

Pitts & Ca N. Penn. Ave

Market Glance at Alameda Greenhouse Commencement Flowers

A fine lot of Cape Jessamines and other cut flowers for commencement at Alameda Greenhouse leads The Markets. Chicago and New York price quotes show wheat pork lard rib s futures with May and July contracts trading across several cents. Lead and copper markets remain quiet with unchanged quotes.

Alameda Greenhouse Chicago New York

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