22 May 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
1
Hester pitched brilliantly for the Institute, allowing only three hits while Albuquerque’s Gallegos held the Cadets to four. Clancy doubled for Albuquerque. Brail and Overlock contributed infield speed for Roswell. The game ended 1 to 0 in favor of the Cadets with Hester striking out nine. Attendance was light. next games set for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The report summarizes Monday's economics tests held at the institute, detailing provisional results and highlighting top performers. Names and scores of leading participants are listed, with emphasis on accuracy and test administration.
Wednesday night graduation at the Institute includes a class address by Governor H J Hagerman and music by the Cadet Band. The morning began with a 9 45 drill in Butts Manual, followed by competitive events. Cadet Doyle won the medal for best drilled cadet with Cooley second. track events featured vaulting won by Cadet Bender with a 9 foot mark and broad jump victory.
The Burton case prompts a Senate inquiry into the effect of a Supreme Court decision on alleged rebates in rail and packing-house dealings. Indicted last November alongside other railway and packing house officials, the defendants face trial with forty government witnesses, including K A Roberts of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Judge Smith McPheon, substituting for Judge John J. Phillips, overruled Burlington’s demurrer to the indictment, sending the officials to trial.
A series of brief items notes the Senate directing a Privileges and Elections inquiry into the Burton case's legal effect, possible vacancy actions if Burton resigns, and a statehood conferee session with a Foraker amendment basis. Garfield plans a further oil industry report, including production and refining, pipelines, and foreign trade. Kansas City courts prep for three rebate cases involving Thomas, Haggart, and Crosby.
Dr. C. E. Lukens of Roswell Presbyterian Church was listed as injured after a platform collapse at a Presbyterian General Assembly photo event in Des Moines. He says the fall occurred as the wooden supports failed, throwing delegates to the ground and causing panic among about fifteen hundred seated attendees. He reports his escape was miraculous and confirms he was aiding injured delegates, not harmed himself.
A boiler explosion at the New York Glucose Company plant in Shadyside New Jersey killed six men and injured many others. The four story brick building was wrecked and rescuers battled flames to reach workers. Initial reports of fatalities were corrected. investigations showed no deaths from the blaze beyond the initial six, with several rescued from burning debris. A separate fire in Ogden Utah destroyed half a block of business properties on Washington Avenue causing about 350000 dollars in losses.
The case against James C. Blackwell for arson opened with a proceeding in a court, detailing the charges and the prosecution’s outline of evidence. Witnesses and initial testimony were scheduled as the trial commenced.
A standout arrangement of N M M I faculty and cadets is showcased in the Williams Clothing Store window. Large red letters illuminate the display on a black background, featuring Col. Willson at center, all portraits by Roswell photographer W R Walton.
The Republic Oil Company a Standard subsidiary announced to the Secretary of State its withdrawal from Ohio.
Miss Amanda Cadergirst and Albert Andersson arrived in Roswell on Sunday direct from Sweden bringing news and greetings from their homeland.
Observation from Roswell New Mexico at 6 a m records max 88 min 50 mean 69 precipitation 00 wind NW at 2 miles the weather clear. Forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight with showers and cooler Wednesday for Roswell and vicinity. New Mexico forecast predicts partly cloudy with showers Wednesday and cooler conditions in the northeast tonight and Wednesday.
The wool market remains quiet and steady in Boston as manufacturers take stock from warehouses. The sale indicates steady raw material consumption with fleece wools showing comparatively dull activity.
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