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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
4
Prescott, May 17 Joe Gans former lightweight champion passed through on his way to Phoenix to wage a life and death struggle against tuberculosis. He was weak and gaunt but determined saying it has hit him hard but he is not knocked out yet.
Kansas City May 17 If Judge Latshaw overrules Dr B C Hyde motion for a new trial this week the physician will be sent to state prison immediately The court made this announcement Today He said the law provides that a convicted man begin serving sentence as soon as motion for a new trial is denied and that a later hearing could be granted for good cause
Deming resident C. J. Durand shopped in town today. For sale, household goods for six rooms must be sold at once as the owners are leaving the city. Call at 199 N Richardson Ave, or visit 6315 for details.
Denver voters face a tight decision on abolishing saloons amid a fierce campaign. Early reports show a heavy turnout as residents weigh the wets versus the city on the issue. The day also sees action on water company franchise, initiative and referendum, and recall questions.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting of The Roswell Cement and Plaster Company at room 4 Ramona Block Main Street Roswell New Mexico at ten A M P May 20 1910 to consider a proposal by C W Bayliss to purchase the plant and property all stockholders to appear in person or by proxy proxies in writing must be filed with the Secretary by the meeting time F C Smith Secretary 56 tf Amateurs studio listings follow
San Francisco May 17 Tex Rickard was chosen as the third man in the ring for the Jeffries Johnson title bout. Officials weigh legality of venue and potential Emeryville move as DA Donohue prepares an opinion and Sheriff Bennett awaits it. Rumors say California Jockey Club president Williams has withdrawn support, pressuring Rickard to relocate the fight.
At the South Methodist Episcopal general conference on May 17, Rev. W R Lawmouth of Tennessee Rev E D Monson and Rev W G Watenhouse of Virginia were elected bishops on the fourth ballot. On the sixth ballot Rev J H McCoy of Birmingham Alabama was elected to fill the college of bishops.
Washington reports the United States has suggested Mexico submit the Chamizal Zone boundary dispute to a renowned jurist from a friendly power for arbitration. The core issue asks whether El Paso's southern district, valued at several billions, falls under Mexican or Texas sovereignty per the U S Mexico boundary treaty.
Proceedings of the seventh annual National Conference on the Education of Backward Delinquent and Dependent Children opening in St Louis with keynote by F E Gardner urging practical training. Leaders from Ohio and Missouri address dependent child care and juvenile court issues as well as state industrial schools.
Phoenix May 17 A morning fire swept the Hotel Adams and several adjacent buildings causing an estimated loss of 275000. More than a hundred guests escaped via fire escapes as stairways failed. Governor Sloan and his wife used a rope ladder to reach ground level. An invalid in an upper room reportedly perished.
A $25.00 reward is posted for the arrest and conviction of those who stole bricklayers tools at the Military Institute B M I U No One, 54110. The notice seeks assistance from the public to identify and prosecute the offenders.
A consolidated district court action in Chaves County New Mexico awarded J McGardiner and Meeker Bros. a total of 2053.12 in liquidated damages and attorney fees after foreclosures on mortgages. The Record Office offers a wide range of legal and commercial blanks including deeds notes chattel mortgages and estate papers suitable for settling cases or business needs.
District Court in Roswell, Lumber Company and Howard and Crosson sue Wall and others. Special Master R. C Reid appointed May 9, 1905 to foreclose liens in the consolidated cases Nos. 451, 452, and 560.
George B Jewett, longtime fisherman, landed fifteen bass at the Fin and Feather Club on Bottomless Lakes Saturday night. The catch ranged from two to four pounds, with several four pounders, and he shared the fish with friends on his return, though he forgot to photograph the catch.
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