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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
1
The report notes the decisive final match in El Paso series play last Saturday won by the home team. Key players and exact score are not provided in the fragment.
El Paso defeated Roswell five to four at Amusement Park in a close game. Outstanding hits and fielding by the visitors were matched by strong batting from the El Paso lineup and a late rally, with key plays from Hornbrook and Ruiz.
Mr and Mrs D C Green Mr and Mrs D R Rathbone J W Lowder and C B Canfield came up from Dexter Sunday to remain in Roswell for an extended period. They are here to work on J R Stanley well rig which will put down the prospect hole of the Southwestern Oil company. The rig is at the hole site and drilling will begin this week.
Captain Smith and his wife, previously stationed at Douglass, A T, will lead the Salvation Army in Roswell. They are due to arrive Thursday to assume duties, following Staff Captain Ayre’s departure to Arizona, leaving the local corps headless.
Courtesy invitations go to Roswell residents for the Miss Nell Gay Bean pianist and Miss Pearl Rees reader recital at Switzer college on Friday evening May 24. The program promises works of the highest art and an evening of pleasure for attendees. Miss Bean is a Roswell girl, daughter of R. P. Bean, southeast of town.
Two Rock Island freight trains collided head on a few miles west of Lima Oklahoma. Engineer Curry and a man identified as a negro were killed. The fireman died of injuries. A brakeman and three tramps were seriously hurt. Engineer Wallace escaped injury and took blame, having run past the Lima siding orders.
The jury found Frank Hayes guilty on three counts of obtaining money under false pretenses. Jim Wilson was found guilty of larceny from an elderly man, with a clemency recommendation for sentence. Both defendants await sentencing as hearings proceed.
Roswell New Mexico weather report dated May 13 shows max 88 min 55 mean 72 with southwest wind 5 mph and clear skies. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Tuesday with cold temperatures and frost in northern areas and possible rain or snow in the northeast portion.
Carlsbad gears up for July 3 4 and 5 irrigation jubilee with a cowboy tournament horse races and grand barbecue. Executive committee led by A N Pratt and C H McLenathen coordinates finance publicity and entertainment inviting officials from the Reclamation Service and engineers from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
New York May 13 Diaz discusses the Central American situation in a lengthy interview conducted in the city. He outlines regional tensions and prospects for diplomatic solutions amid regional unrest and international involvement.
President Diaz expresses Mexico’s friendly stance toward Guatemala and proposes amalgamating Central American republics into a strong government. He offers cooperation with the United States on a protectorate while insisting Mexico seeks no additional territory.
The Round-up marked the season finale at Roswell Commercial Club rooms. A five piece orchestra provided music while cards and dancing entertained attendees. punch was served throughout the evening.
In Boise Idaho on May 13 the Haywood trial resumed with eleven prospective jurors, nine more veniremen summoned from local farmers ranchers and business people. Both sides have ten peremptory challenges and may exclude jurors as selection continues over four to five days. Defense probes show no bias against unions among the rural pool.
The U S delegation to the Hague peace conference will sail from New York this week led by General Horace Porter and including ex ambassadors Choate Hale and Buchanan and high officials such as David J Hill Brigadier General Davis Rear Admiral Sperry and James Brown Scott. Chandler Hale accompanies as secretary and other attaches include Charles Henry Butler.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear cases tomorrow involving the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas and other complainants against the Chicago Burlington & Quincy and other railroads. A Los Angeles hearing is set for Wednesday on the California Fruit Growers Exchange suit against the Santa Fe and Southwestern. The citrus growers seek a fair car distribution rule amid delays caused by cars allotted only to fruit ready for shipment. Mrs. J J Beck traveled to Artesia to address the Sunday School Union, accompanied by her children.
John Smith and his wife, visiting from Canadian, Texas, have been staying with Josh West and other friends since the cattlemen’s convention and left for home on Sunday.
A ruinous excursion accident leaves thirty two dead and many injured, authorities report a disastrous event. Investigators examine wrecked cars and debris as survivors recount the catastrophe.
Santa Barbara May 15 report confirms 32 dead from the Ismalia special wreck near Honda, with many injured and serial hospital aid. Victims include Shriners from Reading and Buffalo. two competing causes cited: drifting sand obstruction or a broken switch rail, as relief efforts continue.
Washington May 13. Disclosures of land frauds beyond Idaho and Utah are expected from the federal grand jury sessions to begin in Denver tomorrow. The inquiry may involve top figures linked to Colorado coal lands and the Utah Fuel company and related interests. Witnesses from Colorado report claims filed for land at the behest of an attorney for the Utah Fuel company, then sold for $50 each.
The U S Supreme Court dismissed Kansas v Colorado regarding Arkansas River water use without prejudice. Kansas may renew its petition if substantial injury to the state is shown. The US intervenor petition was also dismissed. Roswell's Judge G A Richardson presided as special commissioner.
E A Cahoon and Dr Martin of Roswell are named in a Los Angeles dispatch about the Shriners convention with no clear confirmation of their attendance. The report casts doubt on whether either man was present at the event.
Elza White, returning from a three week stay at his Lower Penasco sheep ranch, estimates an eastern New Mexico lamb crop at about 75 percent based on reports. He notes breeders have enjoyed 95 percent lamb crops for two years but says this year will balance out with others.
The Albuquerque team travels to Roswell for a series from Monday to Wednesday facing the Military Institute and town team, with a likely matchups against Elks Friday. Old Timers led by Judge Richardson challenge Ralph Parsons’s squad for an Amusement Park game amid a no-practice rule.
Wheat prices jumped at the Board of Trade opening with gains of 1% to 8 cents as traders expected a bad crop. The market was volatile early, fueled by nationwide demand, though it cooled and held around 96 cents for July and 97 1/2 cents for September.
In St Louis on May 13 the wool market remained steady with Territory and Western middling grades quoted at 22 26, fue medium at 18 21 and fine at 14 16.
W. S. Day, Hagerman banker, arrived Saturday evening to spend Sunday with local friends. Miss Wallie Higgins left Sunday for Bovina to work in the telegraph office there. Otto Hatfield, former owner of the East Fourth Street shoe shop, left Sunday for Portales to open a similar business. He sold his shop here to Fred Carstensen, who has assumed charge.
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