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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
1
Henriet ta and the Military Institute played a close baseball contest with the Cadets securing victory 3 to 1 in the ninth. Hester pitched well for the Institute despite a late rally and Brail and Hart contributed timely two-baggers. The game featured sharp defense, late scoring in the seventh and a dramatic ninth inning.
Officials announce a government inquiry into oil prospects amid ongoing exploration and potential investments. The move signals scrutiny of energy projects and how they may affect markets and local economies.
A Roswell land office report from Washington withdraws lands east of Roswell from homesteads until mineral status is determined amid claims of oil indications. Separately, Lee Bivins buys 2000 head of steers from Eddy county for about 50 000, with cattle to be shipped to Amarillo for pasture. Special Roswell Lodge No 18 holds a third degree meeting at eight.
A May 19 report from Philadelphia details a pending inquiry into mineral versus non mineral status of public lands in townships 9S 25E and 10S 25 26E. Captain John P. Green released the statement, amid coal stock holdings by officers and an agricultural entry withdrawal.
Wildfires raged across a broad stretch of northern Michigan causing evacuation concerns and threatening structures. Fire crews battled flames amid shifting winds as residents scrambled to safety and officials urged caution.
Fires across the upper peninsula burn for miles from Newberry to Bessemer destroying farms and cottages. Quinesec and nearby hamlets are wiped out with hundreds homeless as explosions in Wisconsin add fear and damage. Local officials warn rains are needed to curb the blaze.
London May 19. Nearly 490 women and MPs besieged Prime Minister Campbell Bannerman at the Whitehall office to urge that women be allowed to vote. Only eight members of Parliament supported the effort in the briefing.
The pick of Harvard and Yale athletic representatives meet today at the Cambridge Stadium for the annual track and field games. Both sides express confidence. Also notes Roswell business visits by Mrs and Mrs J Mason from Hagerman and Charles Chenault of Texico.
Torrential rains have sent ashes and cinders down Vesuvius and flooded surrounding areas near Naples. The disaster washed away several peasant homes and drowned animals.
The Times reports George A. Perkins will not be renominated as trustee of the New York Life Insurance Company when its board nominates its slate on July 18. Perkins refused to discuss the matter and did not comment further on the report.
The Navy reports heroic conduct by Mare Island Naval Hospital personnel after the San Francisco disaster. Three officers volunteered for duty during the crisis. Officer C. B. Fraser, tied to Pecos work for the Honto Stone Mfg. Co, left Pecos today after prior duties.
Peasants across Saratoff, Russia, stir in a general agrarian movement. In Atkarsk district several landlords are burned out and Cossacks have been sent to restore order.
Mrs. H. P. Webb traveled to Dexter today for undisclosed purposes and returned by evening.
Irwin Tucker, cashier of the Savings Bank of Newport News, Va., shot himself as arrest seemed certain over a $10,000 shortage that may reach $20,000. His life insurance would cover the loss.
Washington May 19 The rate bill is expected to be laid on the speaker's desk Monday after informal conferences between Republican and Democratic representatives. House conferees are not yet named except Chairman Hepburn who can be cited with some confidence.
Adjt Woodward releases Col Geo French letter from San Francisco detailing Army property losses of at least 118000 with all destroyed except one corps in the mission district. Ackland reports 28570 meals 9463 beds and 19685 garments aided outside the Beulah camp as 6000 people are cared for daily.
The Democratic Central Committee met May 19 at the Secretary's office to select candidates to raise funds to cover primary election costs due by June 1, 1906, for placing names on tickets. A voting box was approved for School District No. 16 at the district schoolhouse for the primary election only.
Cement sidewalks before letting your contract. See W. W. Petty contractor at 151f. $500000 to loan on irrigated farms. Long time loans with annual interest and privilege to pay off early. J. B. Herbst financial agent at 303 N. Main opposite P. O. Furniture for sale at 208 E. 5th St. 6716.
Local Roswell report notes 6 am observations with a max temperature of 86 and a min of 53, mean 70. Precipitation 0. Wind from the south at 5 mph. Weather clear. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and probable showers tonight and Sunday with little temperature change.
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