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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
1
A formal recommendation from attorneys calls for continued prosecution in the Harriman railroad case. The report outlines key findings and urges authorities to pursue legal action based on the investigation's evidence.
Washington May 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission has not accepted the Kellogg railroad recommendations on Sherman anti trust concerns. The report discusses Union Pacific Rock Island Alton Illinois Central and San Pedro contracts as potential violations and urges action to annul agreements and curb inflationary securities.
Vegas New Mexico May 15 The Mexico department of the Grand Army of the Republic began its twentieth annual encampment this morning and will remain in session for two days An open meeting will be staged at the Duncan opera house this evening with addresses of welcome by the mayor and others The department business session is set for tomorrow in Woodmen hall Department Commander W D Brunton attends the meeting.
The eleventh annual convention of the American Cotton Manufacturers association opened at the Bellevue Stratford hotel with over 20 visitors in attendance making it the largest textile meeting in America. President Arthur H. e led the session as Governor Edwin Stuart and Mayor J. E. Reyburn spoke for state and city. The expo opened in the First Regiment armory this afternoon with a theater party and banquet planned for tomorrow featuring speakers Leslie H. Shaw and A. S. Burleson among others.
The Art Funeral Directors' association began a four days session at the Central Avenue opera house in Hot Springs Arkansas. President Harry Hodiereness of Pine Bluff delivered the opening address as papers and lectures on embalming and related topics are scheduled, with occasional entertainments to lighten the proceedings.
An executive of the International Policy holder's committee is held to consider plans to prosecute agents of New York Life Mutual Life for alleged ballot forgery in recent elections. Affidavits are said to show a nationwide conspiracy to control the election by forged ballots.
The committee will raise funds to continue the fight for new insurance laws safeguarding policyholders. Richard Olney of Massachusetts, secretary of state under Cleveland, chairs the international committee, with Judge Alton B Parker, former presidential candidate, heading the executive committee.
Delegates from Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi gather at the Memphis Business Men's Club assembly hall for a drainage and good roads conference. Congressman George W. Gordon speaks on drainage vital to southern border lands. Arkansas and Mississippi already have drainage districts with local boards and state legislation. The federal government offers expert engineers to survey districts under supervision.
Topeka Kansas May 15 The Republican State Central Committee will meet tomorrow with Chairman C S Crummer likely to resign after his appointment to the state tax commission Possible successors include W Y Morgan editor Hutchinson News J T Moore general manager Pittsburg Headlight W W Caldwell Concordia and C W Miller Osage Miller currently serves as secretary and may combine secretary and chairmanship until the next campaign
Delegates at a Georgia Farmers' Union state meeting in Atlanta passed resolutions condemning immigration. They argue most European immigrants are undesirable citizens and that influx of factory workers would force American laborers to the farms, risking cotton overproduction and lower prices.
Mrs. S. H. Runyan aged 28 died at 7:00 AM at the Roswell Tent City and Sanitorium from tuberculosis. A college graduate and osteopath by practice she came from Creston Iowa three months ago with husband and son seeking care. Funeral at 10 AM tomorrow with Rev. John Murray officiating, burial in South Side Cemetery. Bunyan family to remain in Roswell.
New Orleans May 12 1906 Confederate Veterans financial statement shows year end bank balance of 1124.47 with total expenditures of 5853.13. Adjt. Gen. Wm. E. Mickle reports funds available to print minutes of a Confederate reunion.
A dynamite blast under the home of Sam Cook in Ruston destroys his family, killing Cook his wife and three children ages 10 12 and 3 while another relative is hurt. A fourth person is injured and three escape. The bomb used an electric battery and the wires were found after the explosion as Shreveport reports. No motive is known and the town hunts the perpetrators.
Mr and Mrs J A Graham depart for Corpus Christi Texas where Mrs Graham seeks benefit from lower altitude She will be away two or three months Mr Graham returns soon
Local bulletin notes a performance by Fulcher entertainers at the Southern M. E. Church this evening. The event listing provides few additional specifics, with fragmented text offering venue and timing cues.
U. S. Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico on May 15 shows max 65, min 36, mean 50 with trace precipitation and calm winds. Forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures.
In 19th century drama the legislature ignores a reform bill restricting mine dangers prompting miners to launch a historic strike. Governors and parties fail to act while corporations lobby against the measure. Anarchists in red shirts and broadcloth join the clash as the conflict ends in upheaval and defiance of law.
Boise Idaho May 15 The Haywood trial resumes with ten jurors in the box as peremptory challenges loom. Defense questions reveal bias against Harry Orchard uncorroborated testimony. Samuel Wingate and another witness say Orchard’s story lacks credibility. Judge Wood sustains the state challenge with defense objecting.
Boise May 15 Officials of the Western Federation of Miners face trials over the murder case of Frank Steunenberg. The confession of Harry Orchard is cited as claiming twenty five Colorado killings and ties to a broader wartime conflict. The piece traces the 1902 Colorado eight hour law battle and political figures amid the ensuing violence.
Memphis delegations head to state conventions in Jackson Columbia and Chattanooga with Memphis women prominent in programs. The State Federation of Women’s Clubs meets in Jackson for three days with a musical entertainment by the Memphis Beethoven Club. Memphis Elks depart for Chattanooga to bid for the next convention.
Delegates from New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island New Jersey Maryland Delaware and the district of Columbia attend a World convention at the National Rifles armory. A class initiation occurs this afternoon and a public meeting is planned tonight. Mrs Lillian M Hollister of Detroit is present as supreme commander.
Hundreds of Elks from Atlanta Savannah and other parts of Georgia attend the opening public meeting of the Georgia association of the order in Rome May 15. Judge Moses Wright welcomes and Joseph Pottle replies while the Twelfth United States cavalry band performs. A Coosa river steam boat excursion and a De Soto park vaudeville show are planned for the evening with a grand parade and band contest scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
Red Men from Virginia and nearby states join the Jamestown exposition in Norfolk for a day of events led by a parade through the grounds.
Richard Mansfield, ill for some time, sails today for Europe with his wife and son to seek renewed health. They will stay in London briefly then tour the continent. Dr Crandall urges rest and cancellation of next season engagements, though Mansfield has prepaid next year's salary to keep his manager Ben Stevens.
T Z Winter reports strong lambing results near Monte Vista Colorado with a lamb crop at 119 percent from 1000 ewes. He grows 300 acres of field peas to support sheep grazing and fattening hogs, noting ample water and favorable prospects despite a harsh April snow.
A sober citizen missed the irrigation ditch bridge west of the depot and fell into the water but was not hurt. He criticized the mayor city council streets and alleys committee sidewalks and bridges committee marshal street boss and all city officials for lacking a railing along the bridge.
The last entertainment of the Military Institute Lyceum course will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at the Southern M E Church. Reduced Lyceum 6441.
A custody handoff to a Texas sheriff followed an arrest as the indictment awaits formal proceedings. The case centers on charges listed in the issued indictment. Local authorities coordinated transfer to the appropriate Texas law enforcement authority for arraignment and further actions.
St Louis May 15 H Clay Pierce chairman of Waters-Pierce Oil Co is jailed to answer an indictment charging perjury over an affidavit denying pool or trust restraint. Judge Adams denies habeas corpus and grants a two hour delay to decide appeals to the U S Court of Appeals or state supreme court. Bond set at 20000 on each appeal.
San Francisco May 15. One hundred fourteen cars are operating on seven United Railroads lines in the city. The Haight street line now extends from Nineteenth avenue to the Cliff House. Company officials say they will re arm operatives if any lives are sacrificed.
The weather bureau reports killing frosts over central and western Nebraska last night with light frosts in the eastern part. Snow fell along the Missouri river this morning. Deadwood South Dakota reports two feet of snow. Strong winds of the past three days are said to have blown the green bug across much of the wheat growing region.
Denver Colo May 15 There will be no strike on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad after a meeting last night between officials and men. A definite agreement was reached preventing a walkout while settlement terms are finalized within two days. Both sides concede but details remain undisclosed.
Boston reports that about 85 000 cotton mill workers in southern New England will see roughly a 10 percent wage advance starting Monday May 27. The coming action details are unsettled and the affected mills have not announced measures beyond the stated raise.
Boston mill offices control this section Canadian cotton mills are advancing wages. A half dozen corporations in Quebec province and two mills in St John NB raise wages about 10 percent this month.
Judge Goggin of the District court ruled that El Paso's charter provision banning saloons in some areas but exempting city property, notably Washington Park, is unconstitutional as it discriminates in favor of the city. He questioned legislature power to set prohibition districts by law. The ruling arose from a test case.
Kansas City receipts total 7000 cattle including 300 southerns with a slow but steady market. Southern steers 3.95 to 5.40, southern cows 3.00 to 4.40, stockers 3.50 to 5.25, bulls 3.25 to 4.50, calves 3.25 to 5.50, western fed steers 4.25 to 5.60, western fed cows 3.25 to 4.75. Sheep receipts 4000, market steady with muttons 5.50 to 6.75, lambs 7.15 to 8.60, range wethers 5.40 to 7.00, fed ewes 4.90 to 6.60.
Frank Fox, who came from Corfu New York about two years ago seeking care for consumption, died this morning at 2 30 on South Hill. His father near Corfu has been notified. Funeral at the Catholic church tomorrow morning burial in South Side Cemetery.
Gust P. Biedleman has closed a sale of the Palace saloon to Karl Leopold who arrived from Beatrice Nebraska and took charge Monday. Leopold is described as a substantial citizen and business man. The retiring owner has not chosen a new venture and will likely remain in Roswell while his family visits Bristol Tean and he plans a mountain trip with Pat Boone before deciding on business plans.
A new central building is being constructed three-quarters of a mile west of St. Marys Hospital in Roswell. The one story frame structure measures 24 by 52 feet with a ten foot porch around all sides. It will house three rooms including two bedrooms and a 20 by 24 foot pleasure room for patient gatherings.
Roswell Lodge of Elks held a regular session last night and installed the remaining officers. Exalted Ruler A. Hanny heads the list with Cland Hobbs leading the Leading Knight role and G P Biedleman as Loyal Knight. Also named were G S Moore Lecturing Knight, Percy Evans Secretary, J S Lea Treasurer, F C Hunt Esquire, W W Pitts Tiler, J A Graham Chaplain, and E W Mitchell Inner Guard. Cee Howard of Portales and H A Lay were initiated after the business session.
Peter Larsen reports a rich virgin copper body at a depth of five feet in a small side canyon near the St. Louis Rocky Mountain Pacific railway right of way about twenty miles west of Cimarron. He continues sinking to determine volume as prospectors deem it one of New Mexico’s most promising discoveries due to easy rail access and apparent richness.
La Grange Texas hosts the annual flower show today and tomorrow drawing many visitors. Committees have prepared extensive arrangements to make the event more elaborate than ever before.
A brief note records the final entertainment at the Mili venue with the price of admission listed as sixty four in the unit noted.
In San Francisco on May 15 Ruef pleads guilty to the extortion count as the trial opens. The indictment alleges payment of 1175 dollars by Delmonico's restaurant proprietors to secure liquor sales in private rooms. Judge Dunne denied a venue change but granted a recess for conference on a matter of importance.
The Elks lodge announces a baseball match set for Friday afternoon at Amusement Park. Players include J F Hinkle James Stockard A A Ririe W G Hamilton M D Burns E W Mitchell Roy Daniel E A Cahoon and others with officials such as G P Biedleman scorer Drs Kinsinger Joyner coaches L K McGaffey and more. Tom White will play later in the evening before the Grand Central.
Mrs G A Richardson entertained this afternoon and will host tomorrow afternoon at her West Seventh Street home for her sister Mrs A H Rockafellow of Michigan and Mrs J H Beckham Jr of Artesia. Mrs Ralph M Parsons hosted nine tables at Forty-two on North Pennsylvania Avenue yesterday with domino games and punch. A newly organized dancing club held a large party in the Sheridan Building last night with good music by a Mexican orchestra.
J H Rogers offers drilling of artesian wells anywhere in Pecos Valley and will take acreage as payment. Large tracts preferred. Write or call at Snelby Hotel 6312.
The ladies of the Christian church plan a dinner in the Sheridan building on Saturday May 18 featuring chicken pie and other dishes. The Lyceum course closes tonight with Pulcher’s entertainment.
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