Albuquerque Wins First Game of Commencement Series
The Albuquerque team wins the opener in the commencement series with a clutch string of hits guiding them to a narrow early lead.
21 May 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1907
Page
1
The Albuquerque team wins the opener in the commencement series with a clutch string of hits guiding them to a narrow early lead.
In a crowded afternoon contest at Amusement Park, Albuquerque defeated the Military Institute 9 to 1. Stalwart pitching by Gargano and Hester held the cadets to five hits while Albuquerque capitalized on timely plays and errors, with Kennard on defense and strong fielding pleasing the fans.
In a tight game Albuquerque wins 1 0 as pitching dominates. Hester leads offense with multiple steals and a string of strikeouts while Galgano and Lassater contribute on defense. Key plays include double plays O Rourke to Gammon in seventh and Clancy to Kunt to Graham in eighth. Attendance not reported.
The Natural Gas Association of America begins a three day convention in Joplin on May 21 with wide membership present. The group aims to protect natural gas interests nationwide, marking its first general meeting since its February 20 1996 founding. Mitchell of St Joseph presides as president with Dunkel of Lawrence as secretary and treasurer.
A May 21 New York drama will debut at the Kalich theater starring only men with no love scenes. Titled The Friends of Labor, the play centers on prominent politicians and socialist themes. Tickets are managed by the New York Socialist party and officials confirm the show moves to the next year.
In connection with the National Advertising show at Madison Square Garden the New York Advertising Men's League will hold a banquet. Arthur Brisbane editor of the New York Evening Journal and Dr. W. Sful are listed among speakers. The event closes Thursday.
Texas Eagles gather in San Antonio for the state meeting as they consider establishing a home for indigent members. The state lodge holds a $100,000 fund for the project and may set a home location at the convention with delegates from major Texas cities and towns in attendance.
Confederate memorial day was observed in Memphis on May 21, moving from June 3 to accommodate veterans joining the general reunion at Dhmond. Old soldiers took a leading part in the exercises firing a salute over graves of the dead sons of Dixie. K. D. Meilair of Memphis is the principal figure.
Several hundred members of the Kansas Druggists Association convene in Kansas City Missouri for a three day annual meeting. Highlights include discussions of the pure food law and the ongoing patent medicines crusade with talks by pharmaceutical experts from Kansas and other states.
North Dakota state officials including Governor Burke Attorney General McCue and State Auditor Holmes join county auditors and abetepors from most counties in Grand Forks for the annual two association convention lasting three days.
Massachusetts grand court session opens in Boston as state conventions meet in Nashua and Providence. In Oregon over 100 Foresters of America participate in the state zone court convention opening locally.
A March hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission addresses complaints filed by the National Petroleum Association. Officials will review alleged violations and possible remedies affecting industry practices.
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard complaints by the National Petroleum Association against railroad freight rates for oil and its products. They seek parity with rates alleged for Standard Oil, alleging unjust and discriminatory charges from Chicago to Pacific coast terminals and other routes. One remedy has already removed a $105 return-empty tank charge, affecting Standard Oil’s competitive position.
Reports from Columbus Georgia and Columbus Ohio note large Odd Fellows encampments with grand lodge meetings starting today. Indiana and Oregon also host state encampments as memberships rise about ten percent in the past year.
Oklahoma encampment delegates and officials arrive to finalize plans for the reunion opening next morning. Local business leaders decorate shops with flags as Governor Frantz and staff travel from Guthrie on a special train for the opening reception. Decatur reports streets laden with flags and bands ahead of events.
Veterans pour into Fort Wayne for three day Illinois and Indiana Grand Army encampments with leaders from several cities slated to address attendees during the reunion. Sons and Daughters of Veterans hold concurrent conventions as crowds and visitors gather for patriotic exercises and a grand parade.
Editors from Mississippi cities gather in Jackson for three day convention hosted by the board of trade and local press. After sessions, attendees tour Gulfport and coast towns. A planned trip to the Jamestown exposition is canceled due to Hepburn Act restrictions on railroad interstate transport.
The North Dakota grand lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen and its ladies auxiliary began a two day session in Fargo with an address by Supreme Master Workman W. M. Narvis. Local lodge Hannaburings 400 members will host a banquet and elaborate seals. The order operates its own insurance department with assets near 150000 and last year’s collections totaled 220000.
New York May 21 prominent New Yorkers will leave tonight for Lake Mohonk as delegates and guests of the thirteenth annual Mohonk conference of international arbitration which convenes tomorrow and lasts through Friday Dr Nicholas Murray Butler will preside. Other invitees delivering addresses include Dr Andrew D White John Barrett Senor Ignacio Calderon Richard Bartholdt Justice Brewn and many others
District court heard John Talbert known as Coldwater Johnnie accused of assault with intent to rob. He allegedly helped beat L. C. Card at Dexter last winter and robbed him of a sack of money he carried from his saloon to his hotel.
May 21 reports show Knights Templar from across Arkansas converging in Batesville for the grand commandery conclave. In Harrisburg, delegations from Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other cities arrived to participate in Pennsylvania’s grand commandery convention.
Westfield Mass May 21 prominent clergymen and laymen from all New England take part in the annual Massachusetts Association of Congregational Churches assembly. Sessions run through Wednesday and Thursday with discussions on church affairs.
Three day session of the National Slack Cooperage Manufacturers association convened in Buffalo with J. P. Palmer of Sebewing Michigan presiding. The meeting focuses on executive matters for the industry.
The Association of Railway Claim Agents opened its convention at the Inside Inn on the exposition grounds this morning with leading railroads from across the country represented.
The Southern Newspaper Publishers association opened its fifth annual meeting in Richmond Virginia today. F P Glass of Montgomery Alabama was named president of the organization.
A lunch service at the Grill Cafe operates from 11 45 a m to 1 30 p m highlighting quality in offerings and excellence in service.
The Grill Cafe invites patrons to dine between 11 45 and 1 30 for midday meals. It highlights catering to varied tastes and positions itself as the choice for fastidious diners seeking a noonday meal.
Mrs Charles Walton of Hagerman and Mrs Robert Milter of Taylor Ridge Ill visited the area today stopping at local spots and shopping.
A concise review recounts the bloody conflict between miners and authorities during 1903 and 1904 in Colorado. It outlines key incidents, figures, and outcomes shaping the labor struggle and regional politics. The piece highlights the violence, arrests, and public responses within the mining districts.
Victor Colorado May 21 A long era of violence in the Cripple Creek district culminated in a 1904 Independence Station explosion and a clash between union and non union camp factions. Militia surrounded the Miners Union hall while more than 200 arrestees faced habeas actions under Judge Leeds.
The report notes that court guards and armed detachments forced prisoners back to the bullpen after the court’s order was allegedly violated. A Gatling gun and sharpshooters were present, underscoring the tension surrounding the proceeding.
San Francisco May 21 The Schmitz extortion trial moves forward as prosecutors file affidavits opposing venue change. Judge Dunne denies calling Schmitz a grafter, and Heney says no conspiracy with Rudolph Spreckles to convict him. Jury selection awaits venue ruling.
Track athletics were dispensed with yesterday as cadets joined a busy day of parade baseball and battle drill. Tonight the Dramatic Club presents Half Back Sandy at nine in the gym, with graduations and speeches planned for tomorrow including Valedictory Cadet Jaffa Miller and Dr Slocum.
The Military Institute cadets hosted a dance at Gymnasium Hall last night with sherbet and the usual program. Mr and Mrs Fred C Hunt entertained Cadets Gammon Hamilton and Miller and A J A Ririe of Roswell at six o clock dinner. Mrs Craig of Oklahoma, mother of graduate Walter Coppinger, plans a six o clock dinner at the Grand Central for the entire class tomorrow evening. Mr and Mrs Percy Evans hosted a six o clock dinner for graduates Gammon Miller Kennard and Hamilton yesterday.
Washington on May 21 the Certificate of incorporation of the Republican Interstate League was filed. The group aims to improve conditions of the Negro race, collect and share information on their status in American politics, protect civil and political rights, and urge adherence to Republican principles. Incorporators include Robert B. Blount, Richard D. Goodman, Harrison Edlin, Walter Tate, and Harry A. Clark. Headquarters will be in Washington.
Heavy losses in Lincoln county from extreme cold hit fruit crops hard with at least 46000 dollars in damage and lamb losses expected to be far higher. The article notes recent gold spells as a contributing factor to the financial toll.
Rev William Reace former pastor of the Roswell M E Church delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Raton High School graduates on Sunday before last He and Eld er C C Hill of Roswell both used Kings David dying words as their texts The sermons received high praise for their delivery and interpretation through different treatments.
W. D. Moore arrived from Dayton today and will depart tomorrow for a visit at his former home in Rockport Missouri.
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico on May 21 records a max temperature of 84 and min 49 with a mean of 66. Precipitation is 0.00 inches and wind from the south at 2 mph. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with warmer tonight. M Wright Official in charge.
At last night’s meeting the board named the Mark Howell school as North Hill school. Teachers are to present City Physician certificates and tuberculosis-free proof before hire, with notifications sent and 30 days to accept. Salaries listed include W. S. Hicks and T. G. Rogers at 90 dollars, several teachers at 60–80 dollars, and a vacant North Hill principal position.
The steamer Naomi burning on Lake Michigan last night forced fifty passengers to be taken off by the Stratford and transferred to the Kansas of Crosby line. Four crew members died in the blaze, and J M Rhodes of Detroit, a Diamond Match Co lumber expert, later died in hospital. The bodies of missing coal passers were recovered from the fore castle.
Dublin May 21 The Nationalist convention to decide on the governments Irish bill introduced in the House of Commons May 7 met at noon today It became known that the measure would be rejected and that resolutions by John E Redmond chairman of the Irish parliamentary party settling the bill fate had been prepared The convention unanimously adopted resolutions rejecting the bill
At the national convention of the Regular Army and Navy Union Washington last night Captain J. P. Morton was elected national commander Captain James P. Lockwood senior vice commander and Dr John H. Grant junior vice commander Michael J. Hackett adjutant general and J S Arey special inspector general Both Chicago and Buffalo are represented and the next convention will be in Chicago A message of goodwill was sent to President Roosevelt.
Friday night Jack Porter and family left Artesia for El Paso Texas where they will make their home. Mr Porter goes into the hardware business there. He has been in business seven years in the Pecos Valley with two years in Artesia. The Porters were prominent socially in Artesia. The item from the Artesia Advocate will interest Roswell friends who once resided in this city.
Recorder F P Gayle records an application by Wilkes B Newton aged 24 and Stella C Miller aged 22 through Justice C F Matthews of Lake Arthur for marriage license. They reside near Lake Arthur.
The Grill Cafe promotes a cool dining room and highlights Table D'Hote for fifty cents for the noon meal while morning and evening meals are served A La Carte.
R. Carl Hicks auditor for Kemp Lumber Co. left for Portales for a two days business trip to oversee operations and meetings.
Mrs. N. T. Romine of Canton Hawaii arrived in Roswell today and plans to stay for several days.
J A Harris of Artesia was announced today in connection with a local matter. No further details accompany the note.
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