Young boy killed in railroad yards incident
A nine year old named Mark Smith died after an incident in railroad yards. Authorities investigating the tragedy, with no further details available at press time.
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1905
Page
1
Between the Bump A boy killed in Pecos Valley yards
A nine year old, Mark Smith, son of Al Smith, was crushed between two freight cars in Pecos Valley and Northeastern railroad yards at 1 AM. An inquest found no one at fault. fellow worker Claude Cravens sounded the alarm and the boy died at Dr. Joyner’s office. Funeral held in Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Cravens
Joyner
Allery
J. A. Poage
van Dyke
al Smith
J. W. Stockard
Ben Daniels
South Roswell
South
Drowned at Mountains Mack Murray's Wife and Children Killed
A tragedy in the mountains leaves Mack Murray and his family dead as investigators search the remote area. Rescue teams reported a sudden collapse and drowning of the wife and two children. Local authorities estimate the incident occurred during a family excursion.
Tragic Murray Family Drowns Near Lincoln
Roswell reels from sudden loss as Mack Murray his wife and six children are feared dead after a camping trip in the mountains near Lincoln. A telegram from Capitan says the Murray clan, longtime locals, were likely swept away in a water spout or drowned while fording a stream. Sanger, partner of the Murray firm, travels to the scene to assist the distressed family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Capitan
Roswell
Murray
Strike spreads as Chicago teamsters walk out
The teamsters strike widened in Chicago on May 22 as 36 workers at a lumber firm and four at another joined the walkout after the joint council refused to endorse settlement terms arranged with employers by Pre-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Chicago
Express Companies
Teamsters
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Empress Augusta Victoria Victim of Stair Accident
Wiesbaden May 22 The Empress Augusta Victoria’s stair fall was more serious than initial reports though it will not leave a deep scar. She suffers occasional vertigo, which is blamed for the loss of balance on the stairs.
Stampede of Shorts Bumps Corn May Delivery Prices
A Chicago May corn advance of six cents a bushel sparked talk that the May option was cornered by leading traders. As sales rolled in the price eased about one and a half cents. May wheat also rose four cents on the unexpected activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Devel
Muncy Debuts New Cab Arriving Saturday Evening
A new cab arrived in Roswell on Saturday and rolled about Sunday with quiet ease and grace. valued at 1500 dollars, the carriage impresses with frazzie polish and a dazzling finish, described as a beauty seen around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncy
Roswell
Bankers from Toledo visit Roswell on private business
Thorpe Brothers of Dixieland welcomed a Toledo Ohio bankers party Sunday evening in Roswell. The group including Joseph Close Robert J Law George D Wells C O Lasley and Lew D Harris toured the town with Clell O Thorpe and plan to depart that evening for Dixieland after a day of undisclosed negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Thorpe Brothers
Dixieland
Roswell
Joseph Close
Robert J. Law
George D. Wells
C. O. Lasley
Lew D. Harris
Clell O. Thorpe
Alameda Water Co Stock and Water Rights Subscriptions
Notice that books are open at 10% East Second street for subscriptions by resident property holders and water users of Alameda Heights to stock and for water rights in the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda Water Company
East Second Street
Alameda Heights
Are You Raising Cantaloupes in This Vicinity
The Roswell Commercial Club secretary reports letters of inquiry about local cantaloupe growers. Growers are urged to send their names and addresses to secure a good market. The notice asks all engaged in cantaloupe farming to reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Debating Teams Tie in Army Navy Increase Question
Roswell won with Cooley close behind as two four man teams prepare to argue the resolution That the Army and Navy of the United States Should be Increased. Medals will be awarded to the winning side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
United States
Miners Begin Western Federation National Convention in Salt Lake
The Western Federation of Miners holds its first session in Salt Lake City Utah at nine o clock morning May 22 with about 300 delegates. Charles H Moyer presides and W D Haywood is at the secretarys desk. The convention focuses on cooperative mining and smelting enterprises as a key agenda item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Fights Announcement Details Japanese Victories
A brief notice reports several Japanese victories in recent clashes. The dispatch notes multiple successes across fronts, highlighting strategic gains and the sequence of engagements without graphic detail.
Japan Peace Terms and Local Property Transfers
Probate Clerk F P Gayle records a Japanese terms dispute while real estate transfers include Oscar G Boon and wife to E M Hastings for 2320 a half interest in an artesian well near lot 5 Fairview and Lake Arthur Townsite transfers to C C Hoyt Miranda Glaze and others. Reports from Tokio Saigon detail Russian war actions and diplomatic notes with prospects of peace and indemnities. no belligerent ships seen since May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Gayle
Oscar G. Boon
E. M. Hastings
Fairview
C. C. Hoyt
Lake Arthur
D. W. Gordon
C. ¢. Gearhart
Miranda Glaze
Tokio
Count Okuma
Count Kato
Great Britain
Russia
Manchuria
China
Japan
Corea
Vladivostock
Saigon
de Jongiires
Annames
Married Sunday Afternoon United in Roswell
A pretty wedding united Effie Graham of Roswell and Martin Easton Moore of Amarillo Sunday at four in Roswell. Elder C C Hill officiated. After a five o'clock dinner, the couple departed for Amarillo to begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Easton Moore
Amarillo
Effie Graham
Roswell
Shapp
North Hill
C. C. Hill
Kansas City Market Cattle and Sheep Receipts Report
Kansas City market summary May 22 shows cattle receipts at 7 000 with southern and native cattle priced 2.50 to 6.25 for cows and steers and calves at 3.00 to 5.50. Western fed cattle 4.50 to 6.00, native and southern cows 2.50 to 4.60. Sheep receipts 8 000 with prices to lower for muttons 4.25 to 6.00 and lambs 6.00 to 7.40, range wethers 4.75 to 5.50, fed ewes 4.25 to 4.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Livery owner seeks buyer for outfit after selling building
The Record noted E. M. Smith sold only the realty of his livery stable, the building and lot, not the livery outfit. Many believe he sold horses and rigs to J. W. Stockard, but Smith still owns the outfit and is seeking a buyer while the building has changed hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Smith
J. W. Stockard
A Fine Window Display at E. H. Williams Store
Friends of the Military Institute and admirers of the photographers art will see a sight worth looking at by viewing the display Wal ton has placed in one of the windows of the E. H. Williams clothing store. The pictures were taken and finished by Mr. Walton and they are examples of high art in his line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Military Institute
Wm. R. Walton
E. H. Williams Clothing
Walton
River Rises Fast Submerging Slinkard Camp Area
The Hondo river swelled Sunday briefly flooding the cut at the reservoir and partially inundating the Slinkard camp. The situation eased after Tayl or Moore removed a section of their dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hondo
Slinkard
Taylor-Moore
Local Market Ad Promotes Fresh Meat Daily
An old Sacramento Meat Market and Cold Storage notice advertises home grown fresh meat, sold daily four blocks west of the post office at 4 block W. The fragment notes daily fresh offerings and storage facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Porter Portales pastor preaches at Roswell church Sunday night
Rev. J. H. Messer of Portales arrived late due to a late train and preached Sunday night at the First M. E. Church South of Roswell. He left this morning for his home after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Messer
M. E. South
Portales
M. FE
Roswell
Messer
Roswell Boy Wins Honor Medal in Drill Contest
At nine o'clock this morning three top competitors from each company were selected to demonstrate a hour of drill in the manual of arms and military movements. From Company A were D. Miller Head and Cooley representing the unit. Company B was represented by Marcus Hamilton and Taliaferro. Company C included Stewart Pollard and Coffenger. The medal was closely contested for Don Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Miller
Head
Cooley
Marcus Hamilton
Taliaferro
Daniel resigns soda clerk post for construction work
Leo Daniel, who quit as soda dispenser at Daniel and Daniel, has accepted a job with Taylor Moore Construction and started this morning at the Honda reservoir site. Wallace Skillman fills Daniel’s old position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Daniel
Fountain of Daniel & Daniel
Taylor- Moore Construction Company
Honda Reservoir
Wallace Skillman
Barber Ridell Joins Friedenbroom Shop
B F Ridell, arriving from Amarillo a few days ago, will take a position in the shop of George Friedenbroom. He is described as an expert barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Ridell
Amarillo
George Friedenbroom
Plenty of sweet potato slips at Alameda Green House
The Alameda Green House reports plentiful stock of strong sweet potato slips available, with sellers noting solid demand and good health of plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda Green House
Excessive medical claim against widow’s estate disallowed
Chicago May 22 judge disallows Dr. L C H Zeigler’s $105000 claim for medical services against Harriet McVickers estate as excessive. He orders a revised claim of moderate size. A $10000 contract claim shown in court is allowed.
Presbyterians Vote To Unite With Cumberland Branch
May 22 in Winona Lake Ind the general assembly of the Presbyterian church voted to unite with the Cumberland Presbyterians. This brings back into the church organization the branch that seceded during the Civil War over theological differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Ind
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Doud Patrick Arrested in Hillsboro Texas Case
Patrick, living here for years as a well drilling operator, is arrested by Sheriff W S Satterfield of Hillsboro Texas. He is alleged to have been indicted for perjury in Hillsboro in 1901 and has allegedly been a fugitive from justice since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
W. S. Satterfield
Hillsboro
Tex
Doud Patrick
Patrick
Highest Wool Price Hit With 900000-Pound Clip Sale
Sheridan, May 22. R R Selway, a major sheep owner from northern Wyoming and southern Montana, sold his wool clip totaling 900000 pounds at 25 cents per pound. It marks the season’s highest price in the West. St. Louis also reports wool steady with territory and western mediums at 28 1/2 to 29 1/2 cents, fine medium 24 to 26, fine 21 to 22 1/2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Derelicts at Sea Report of Sunk Vessel Near Thistle
Captain Walker of the British steamer Gorsemore reports passing a derelict brig and signs of a collision near the trans Atlantic race yacht Thistle. The owner Robert E Todd said another large vessel appeared sunk and abandoned in latitude 41 17 north longitude 67 30 west on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Walker
Gorsemore
Antwerp
Thistle
Robert E. Todd
Todd
Rear End Collision Injures Twenty in Bronx Event
On May 22 a rear end collision on the Third Avenue Elevated in the Bronx injured twenty people. One woman was critically hurt and seven others were badly hurt as a third train crashed into a rear waiting train on a high curve near 135th Street and Southern Boulevard, leaving cars hanging over the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Third Avenue
135Rd
Southern Boulevard
Bronx
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Harlem River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark Smith
Cal Yards
Pecos Valley
Northeastern Railroad
Ployer
J. W Stockard
the Lad Play
Gether
Sident Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Michael Fitzgerald
Frank Voelker
Fitzgerald
the Express
Panies
Mack Murray
Mily
Carpenter
Firm
Murray & San
Ger
Ing
Harry Jaffa
Sanger
Ted
Mountain District
West
Mountains
Capitan and
Wiesbaden
Augusta Victoria
Stampede OF Shorts
National Convention of the
Federation At
Salt Lake
Salt Lake, Utah
Sion
Charles H. Moyer
W. D
Jap Peage
Lake Arthur Townsite Company
Justice Bailey
Ersahihipao
Liao River
Fakamen
P. V
Don Hamilton
Harriet McVickers
Dow
Judge Cutting
Probate Court
Dr. Zeigler
Presbyterians
Cum
Berland
Montana
Sheridan, Wyo
R. R. Sel
Way
Wyoming
U. S. Weather Bureau
N. M
M. Wright
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