17 May 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
1
Institute exercises start Sunday May 20 with Rev E McQueen Gray delivering the baccalaureate in the gymnasium. Soldiers and cadets prepare drills and track and baseball events against the Albuquerque Browns with Governor Hagerman to attend the graduating events and speeches.
Delegates allege that Andrews aided an illegal land scheme. Prosecutors accuse the delegate of participating as an abettor in a complex fraud involving land deals and unauthorized transfers.
The Interior Department letter to Congress outlines alleged land schemes in New Mexico led by William H. Andrews through agent W S Hopewell and involving the Pennsylvania Development Company. The case centers on a land board sale of 10,000 acres at three dollars an acre while officials await possible action by Congress.
A figure identified as Mormon Ghurgh announces a split from both business and religion. No additional details on parties involved or consequences are provided.
A Utah local paper reports the Mormon church plans to sell major holdings, including Salt Lake Light and Railway Company, to a $25 million group of English and American investors. The deal would also acquire Ogden street railway and extend an electric line from Joab county to Oneida county Idaho, while Salt Lake and Los Angeles railroad is sold for $500,000. President Joseph F. Smith says religion and business will separate as church protection in business matters ends.
The article discusses large land grants in New Mexico tied to the Pennsylvania Development Co led by Andrews, the 25 billion dollar world trade forecast, and audits by the territorial government. It notes legal and administrative disputes, including deed practices and congressional remedies, alongside local News items on a court judgment, a criminal case, and a high school graduation reception. It also reports the death of musician Andrew Axelson in Roswell with funeral details pending.
The ladies of the First Methodist Church South will serve ice cream and cake this evening from 4:30 to 10:00 on the lawn of D C Mayes. Proceeds support church missions and local programs.
The district court heard arguments in the artesian well tax case against H F Hobson Oliver Pearson and M M Mayes with Freeman Cameron defending artesian owners and James M Hervey FOR the Territory. The case will be decided by Judge Pope. Also noted are upcoming baseball games: Browns at Roswell Military School on May 19 and Santa Fe at Albuquerque May 25 at Traction Park.
W. W. Petty contractor at 1511 is advised to oversee cement sidewalks before finalizing any contract. J. D. Mills of Hagerman was seen in the city today.
Local Roswell New Mexico weather report shows the May 17 observation with a maximum temperature of 94 and a minimum of 61, mean 78, no precipitation, wind from the west at 4 miles per hour, cloudy. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with cooler Friday in Roswell and vicinity.
All who have oil claims are requested to meet tonight at the Roswell Commerce Club at 7 30 sharp. This meeting is very important for all who have claims.
Henry Putnam and his wife arrived in the city last night after a trip from Denver.
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