Prosecution Says He Will Confess To Grafting
Prosecutors state the suspect plans to confess to graft charges in a San Francisco case, signaling possible cooperation with authorities and potential plea outcomes.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
1
Theodore Halsey Indicted on Ten Bribery Counts Arraigned
The case against Theodore V. Halsey for bribery in Pittsburg is questioned as he is arraigned and a May 22 trial date is set. Abraham Ruef in Francisco will testify but go before no jury this afternoon. Mayor Schmitz reportedly to plead guilty in related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Halsey
Pittsburg
Conspiracy Case Touted in Shelby Tube Shipments
Pittsburg and Bloomer towns report a conspiracy case involving J J Dunn and C L class over shipping imperfect boiler tubes to the government. A separate incident in Ellets ville sees five masked men binding gagging the town marshal and whipping a restrained Morris, a local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
J. J. Dunn
Charles’ L
Shelby
Blooon
Ill
Elletsville
Morris
Mose
Street Car Situation in San Francisco Amid Walkout
May 16. San Francisco reports the same level of streetcar service with no major disorder except one arrest for interfering with a car. Independent Geary street line failed to run, while Carmen’s Union leader Corne lien negotiates. a tentative $3 for eight hours agreement awaits signature from President Platt. New York sees Longshoremen seeking federal help rather than arbitration as Conners plans to petition Washington and meet with maritime firm head J Brucey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
United Railroads Company
Oneman
Geary Street Road
Platt
Cornelien
Carmen’s Union
Ors
New York
Patrick Conners
Longshoremen’s Union
Washington
Stean
J. Brucey
Intern Mercantile Marine Co
Aged Veteran Weds Widow in Quiet New York Ceremony
General James Grant Wilson aged 75 married Mrs. Mary H Nicholson widow of Rear Admiral Nicholson U S N at her New York home. General Nelson A Miles served as best man in a small gathering amid recent family bereavement and a reported hope for good luck in love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army
Navy
James Grant Wilson
Mary H. Nicholson
Nicholson
Nelson A. Miles
Henry A. Martin
S and
General Wilson and the New Mrs. Wilson
The groom was a close friend of Admiral Nicholson General Wilson led the Fifteenth Illinois cavalry under Grant and met Admiral Nicholson under Farragut He gained fame as an author and soldier During Grants presidency he oversaw White House social affairs His first wife was Miss Cogswell a descendant of Peter Stuyvesant The new Mrs Wilson has been widowed for about thirty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Nicholson
Indian Territory Grand Army encampment opens in Sulphur
Sulphur I T May 16 The Indian territory department of the Grand Army of the Republic holds its second annual encampment in Sulphur through tomorrow. Veterans will discuss important matters as the city decorates in their honor and hosts visiting comrades in elaborate hospitality. Grand Forks N D May 16 The May music festival of the Grand Folktorii society opens with a popular concert and runs through tomorrow night featuring a 120 voice Cappella choir directed by Professor G A Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Grand Army
Sulphur
I. T
Grand Forks
N. D
Grand Folk Torio Society
G. A. Stout
Wesley Conservatory of Music
Charlotte Snell
Boston
Clara Williams
Minneapolis
H. Augustus Smith
Chicago
Gustaf Holmqusst
Dakota
Texas Press Association Meet Opens in Galveston
Editors from across Texas gather in Galveston for the 28th annual Texas Press Association meeting. President Tom W. Perkins of the McKinney Courier-Gazette presides as H A Landes of the Galveston commission welcomes guests, with George Inglish of the Bonham Daily Herald replying. The session begins today and ends Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Lone Star State
Texas Press Association
Tom W. Perkins
McKinney Courier-Gazette
H. A. Landes
Galveston Board of Municipal Commissioners
George Inglish
Bonham Daily Herald
Bryan to Head Norwegian Independence Day Talk in St Paul
William Jennings Bryan is slated as the principal speaker at the Sons of Norway celebration in St Paul Minnesota tomorrow. Governor Johnson Senator Knute Nelson and other leaders will also address the crowd as hundreds of Norwegians from across Minnesota gather in the new municipal auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
William Jennings Bryan
Sons of Norway
Johnson
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Georgia Elks Parade and Band Concert in Rome
Rome Ga May 16 The Georgia Elks grand parade and band concert were held this afternoon A social session will be at the opera house this evening and the convention will adjourn tomorrow after officer elections and other business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Georgia Elks
Opera House
Anglers Meet to Swap Em at New York Convention
The Anglers' club opened its annual convention and three day tournament in Harlem Mere Central Park. Contests in fly and bait casting precede a trophy for the best Izaak Walton yarn about the big one that got away. Officers were re elected with Robert Lawrence as president Milton H. Smith as vice president and Perry D. Frazier as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anglers’ Club
Harlem Mere
Central Park
Izaak Walton
Robert Lawrence
Milton H. Smith
Perry D. Frazier
Texas Gun Club Shoot in Abilene Opens
In Abilene Texas on May 16 five preliminary events of twenty targets each were shot in the Abilene Gun Club tournament. The program continues tomorrow and Saturday with twenty targets per event under Interstate rules drawing many sportsmen from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Tex
Ladies Church Dinner in Sheridan May 18
The Christian church ladies announce a dinner in the Sheridan building on Saturday May 18 featuring chicken pie and other dishes. Tickets or arrival details are not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Sheridan Building
Roswell Weather Report Signals Warmth After Clear Night
Local Roswell New Mexico May 16 report shows temperature high 76 and low 39 with a mean of 58. Precipitation zero and wind from the west at 2 miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with warmer conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
N. M
Interstate Commerce Board Rejects Distance as Sole Rate Factor
The Interstate Commerce Commission rules that using distance alone to set rates is unjust. The decision signals a move toward considering additional factors in freight pricing and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Final Testimony in Suit Against Railroads by Cattlemen
Washington and Chicago reports describe the Interstate Commerce Commission dismissing a complaint against the Missouri Kansas and Texas and other railroads over terminal switching charges. Santa Fe statistician James H. Peabody argues the rate is too low, while testimony covers immigration agents and a traffic pool tied to airline like railroad distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. H. Wilhout
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
James H. Peabody
Santa Fe Railway
Prouty
Texas Cattle Raisers Association
Texas
Peabody
Banquet of Cotton Manufacturers Association in Philadelphia
The American Cotton Manufacturers association banquet at the Bellevue Stratford hotel begins at 6:30 PM and is billed as the crowning event of the textile meeting. Delegates will stay through tomorrow for additional entertainments including automobile tours and visits to historic sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
Bellevue Stratford Hotel
Southern Intercollegiate Tennis Opens at Atlanta Club
The southern intercollegiate tennis tournament began at the Atlanta Athletic Club with singles and doubles. Male students from South’s universities colleges and preparatory schools entered. Winners in singles become president. doubles winners first and second vice presidents. singles runner-up becomes secretary. The event vows to become an annual southern college athletics feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Athletic Club
South
Southern Intercollegiate Tennis Association
Southern College
Southern Presbyterians Meet in Alabama General Assembly
Birmingham May 16 delegates from all Southern states gather for the Southern Presbyterian general assembly. The debate centers on organic union with other Presbyterian branches and whether the articles of agreement will be adopted. Some presbyteries only advise their delegates, granting discretionary voting powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
General Assembly
South
Immigrant Traffic Pool Holds Meeting in New York
A special meeting of the Western Passenger association committee overseeing the immigrant traffic pool convenes in New York to shore up the pooling plan amid reports of dissolution due to agent manipulation. The plan aims to control and fairly distribute immigrant routing by rail to North Atlantic ports, with concerns that one western railroad exceeded its allotment by 10,000 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Passenger Association
North Atlantic
Iowa high school meet opens at state university
Iowa City May 16 athletes arrive for the annual Iowa State High School Athletic Association meet to be held tomorrow on the campus of the state university. All leading Iowa high schools will be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
City
The
State University
Dunkards Gather for National Meeting in Los Angeles
Delegates from across the country representing 125000 German Baptist Brethren Dunkards attend the national church meeting in Los Angeles from May 16 to 23. About 3000 ministers and 1500 churches exist in the U S. Founded by Alexander Mack in 1708, they emigrated to America in 1723 amid persecution, and the U S branch divides into four streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
German Baptist Brethren
Dunkards
Alexander Mack
America
United States
Cattle and Sheep Prices Steady in Kansas City Market
Kansas City cattle receipts 3000 including 300 southern. market steady with southern steers 3.90 to 5.50, stockers 3.50 to 5.15, southern cows 3.00 to 4.50, bulls 3.25 to 4.50, calves 3.50 to 5.50, western fed cattle 4.25 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 6000. prices 5 to 10 cents lower with muttons 5.25 to 6.75 and lambs 6.75 to 8.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
St. Louis
Morgan's Sluggers Disband Due to Lack of Support in El Paso
The El Paso Herald reports Morgan's Sluggers, the best El Paso team, disbanded for lack of backing. The League players will join various Leagues, and this is not the team that visited Roswell last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Herald
Morgan
el Paso
Roswell
Fulcher Entertainers Earned Applause at M E Church
The Fulcher entertainers three members Mrs Cornelia Fulcher Miss Evangeline Fulcher and Maurice Lee Fulcher presented a varied program at the Southern M E church last night. The audience demanded encores and the Military Institute and church ladies reported a profit from the lyceum course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulcher
Military Institute Lyceum
M. E. Church
Cornelia Fulcher
Evangeline Fulcher
Maurice Lee Fulcher
The
Military Institute
Ladies of the
South
Wheat market takes another sensational upturn
Chicago May 16 The wheat market saw another sensational upturn near session end on the board of trade July jumped from 92 to 92 and closed 5 cents over yesterday's final at 92 Volume of business was immense
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Nicaraguan Congress Approves Peace Treaty with El Salvador
The Nicaraguan congress in extraordinary session approved the peace treaty arranged with El Salvador. The approval came in Managua on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaraugua
Nicarauguan Congress
Salvador
Jury Not Selected in Nugent Memorial Court
Court adjourned until this afternoon in memory of former Judge Nugent as jurors were not chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nugent
Jury by Saturday likely in Haywood trial in Boise
In Boise Idaho May 16 the Ada county district court pauses Haywood trial out of respect for Judge Nugent. The court expects a jury to be chosen by Saturday with one peremptory challenge used. Haywood studies jurors closely and consults with counsel as selection proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Edward Nugent
Ada County
Wood
Haywood
Nugent
Traveling man Boyd Clark Dies in Fort Worth Hospital Room
Fort Worth Telegram reports Boyd Clark 45 died of pneumonia at All Saints Hospital in the room he and his wife furnished. He lived in Fort Worth about ten years, survived by his widow and one child. Clark represented Simmons Hardware and once set a company sales record in 1906. Funeral is at 3:00 PM from First Congregational Church, with many traveling men expected. He also owned a lot in Hi Mount on Arlington Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth
Boyd Clark
All Saints Hospital
Clark
Fort Worth
Lenda Street
Simmons Hardware Company
First Congregational Church
Hi- Mount
Arlington Boulevard
Notable Roswell Resident Boyd Clark Dies
Boyd Clark, longtime Roswell figure known for his fellowship and liberality, passed away. A condolence letter signed by prominent citizens will be sent to his widow. He was principal stockholder in the Amarillo Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Clark
Roswell
Clark
Amarillo Hardware Co
Passing of a Noted Criminal Lawyer in New York
Chief Justice Cullen refused to grant Abraham Hummel certificates of reasonable doubt on his conspiracy conviction in the Dodge Morse divorce case. The noted New York criminal lawyer died as his long fight to avoid jail ends with a one year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cullen
Court of Appeals
Abraham Hummel
Dodge-Morse
Hummel
Sunday School Institute Starts at Baptist Church
The Sunday School Institute meets at 7 45 tonight at the Baptist Church in Roswell for its first session. J L Rupard, mission ary for New Mexico and a seasoned Sunday School worker, arrived to join the talks and share practical results from his years in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswel
The
Baptist Church
J. L. Rupard
Baptist Sunday School
New Mexico
Institute Sessions Discuss Sunday School Work
The Institute schedules sessions this evening Friday and Saturday with speakers and time for discussion. Public invited and Sunday School people urged to attend.
Firemen Risked Lives to Save Comrades on Burning Barge
Ten firemen risked their lives to rescue six colleagues trapped in the hold of a burning oil barge. All rescued men were seriously burned as a partition was being cut and a blast of flame and smoke swept through the opening. The rescuers nearly suffocated in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Military Institute Inspection Planned for Roswell
Acting Governor dispatch directs Brigadier General Tarkington to inspect the Military Institute in Roswell during May 19 to 22 1907. Arrangements for commencement are complete with cadets optimistic. Albuquerque baseball team slated to visit for games with the Cadets May 19 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Institute
Territory of New Mexico
Adjutant General’s Office
Santa Fe New Mexico
New Mexico
A. P. Tarkington
Roswell
N. M
Tarkington
Albuquerque
Big Generator Arrives for Roswell Electric Plant
A 300 kilowatt electric generator arrived for the Roswell Electric Light Company plant. It doubles the capacity and should boost power by about 200 percent once installed. The boiler is in place and the engine and generator will expand capacity threefold, improving Roswell’s lighting and power service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Gas Company Receives Two Fine New Ice Wagons
The Roswell Gas Company took delivery of two bright red wagons yesterday for ice delivery. They feature frosted lettering and boast that the ice is made from pure distilled water, matching the wagons’ immaculate look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Roswell Businesses Asked to Close Early for Ball Game
All business houses in Roswell asked to close tomorrow at four o'clock instead of six so employees and proprietors can attend the ball game between the old timers and the Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Oklahoma Eclectic Medical Society Opens Two Day Session
Oklahoma City May 16 The Oklahoma Eclectic Medical Society began a two days session today with members convening to discuss contemporary medical practices and society affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Physicians
Oklahoma City
The
Oklahoma Eclectic Medical Society
TROOPS TO REMAIN IN OUDJA UNTIL SETTLEMENT
Paris May 16 The Sultan of Morocco will comply with French reparation demands for the murder of Dr Mauchamp. Codja occupation continues until an absolute settlement is reached. A proposal by M Rodier suggested disarmament of all colonial forces under international protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Oudja
Paris
Codja
M. Rodier
Cochin
China
Northwestern sportsmen's association shooting tournament opens
Crack shots from Washington Oregon California Nevada Utah Idaho and other states plus British Columbia compete in the annual Northwestern sportsmen's association tournament at Walla Walla. The Vancouver Gun club sends an expert team and is expected to challenge for the trophy as the three day event begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
British Columbia
Northwestern Sportsmen’s Association
Vancouver Gun Club
Northern Copper Country League Opens Across Four Cities
The 1910 Northern Copper Country baseball league starts play with Houghton at Duluth and Calumet at Winnipeg. The circuit includes four cities, schedules 105 games through September 8, and imposes a maximum payroll of 1100 dollars per month with a 12 player limit per team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Northern Copper Country Baseball League
Houghton
Calumet
Winnipeg
Man
Majestic Theater Announces New Film Program Tonight
The Majestic will switch its program tonight to new shows. If the fore part of the week is any guide, the change should be worth attending. The theater again offers the same lineup of pictures and songs seen in eastern cities. See the Rival Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Majestic
Ice Cream Wagon Debuts in Roswell
Ike Gronsky owner of Gronsky Confectionery launches a new ice cream wagon patrolling Roswell daily. Residents can enjoy a dish at any time, signaled by sleigh bell jingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Gronsky
Gronsky Confectionery
Roswell
Hills couple bring in breakfast fish after fishing
Mr and Mrs J H Hills spent yesterday afternoon fishing to prove they caught something and presented the Record editor with enough fish for breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hills
Mrs James Lampkin Leaves Felix for Portales to Odessa
Mrs. James Lampkin visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Browning of Felix left this morning for Portales en route to her home in Odessa Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lampkin
J. A. Browning
Felix
Portales
Odessa
Tex
Shepards Leave for Fort Smith Visit Fort Smith Ark
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shepard concluded a three month stay with Rev. R. W. Lewis and family and departed this morning for their home in Fort Smith Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Shepard
Rev
R. W. Lewis
Fort Smith, Ark
Private immigration car passes through toward Chicago
E. L. Stratton's private immigration car moved through this morning en route from the far western Texas region to Chicago, carrying officials and paperwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Stratton
Chicago
Texas
Mr and Mrs Jones Leave for West Frankfort Home
Mr and Mrs R C Jones have been in the area since last August for Mrs Jones health and left this morning to return to their home in West Frankfort Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Jones
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Schmitz
Uncle Sam
Dakota Music Festival
Texas Editors In
Bryan
Georgia
Texas Gun Club
A. &. Weather Bureau
M. Wright
Dallas
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Southern Tennis Tourney
Immigrant Traffic Pool
Iowa Athletic Meet
Nicarausua
Institute
Gen. Tarrington
GAS Company
Elks
Morocco
Rocco
Mau
Tangier
Northwestern
Copper Country League
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