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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
2
At the International Arbitration Conference Nicholas Murray Butler urged a shift toward internationalism and moral education. He called for disarmament through internal reform and proposed a permanent Hague Court and regular conferences to advance global justice and restraint.
An analysis by Wilton Allen Johnstone contrasts broker incentives with investor outcomes. It argues brokers push active trades to earn commissions, often sacrificing client gains, while a small brokerage may show few suitable accounts, highlighting unequal incentives and the high revenue from sizeable commissions. Also notes alcohol as a potential farm byproduct fuel, detailing alcohol engine compatibility and efficiency versus gasoline.
An early discussion argues denatured alcohol should be government controlled and not farm produced. It proposes cooperative or county distilleries allowing farmers to own raw materials and use or sell the product, with denaturing costs under five cents per gallon. Estimates show alcohol yield from crops like potatoes, corn, sugar beets, and others, illustrating potential farm income under new rules.
Delegates arrive in Asheville for the American Library Association and allied societies joint session. The conference runs through Thursday, marking the first Southern meeting in 18 years since 1899, with discussions on The Use of Books and strategies to foster reading among children.
Chicago University baseball heads to Minneapolis to face Minnesota University on North Field tomorrow and Saturday. The opening game of the series is scheduled, with promising performances from the Merrens. Chicago fans expect victory over the crack Minnesota nine.
Lawrence Kansas May 22 The thirty fifth annual commencement exercises at Kansas University will begin on May.
The university plans its annual bac calaureate on June 2 preached by Bishop Vincent of Indianapolis. Commencement on June 5 will award diplomas to 247 students, the largest class after last year, with U S Senator Johnathan P Dolliver of Iowa delivering the commencement address at the ceremony and alumni banquet to follow.
The Baltimore Horse Show Association begins its annual exhibition in Baltimore on May 23 and runs through tomorrow and Saturday. Many fine equines are entered and the event is a prominent society affair. Most entries will proceed to Philadelphia for the coming week’s show there.
Rifle teams from Toronto and Vancouver will compete in the British Overseas competition tomorrow on Empire Day. Seven teams enter the shoot including two from South Africa and one each from Sierra Leone Fiji Islands Barbadoes and Guernsey. Dominion clubs include some of the best rifle shots and local sportsmen feel confident of victory.
North Dakota track entries close for five 1 000 stakes at the state fair July 23 to 27. Purses total about 11 700 with races on 2 165 2 20 2 4 2 25 and 2 15. The rack belongs to the International Fair and Racing Circuit linking Minot Winnipeg and Winnipeg Manitou with purses around 11 000.
Delegates at the grain men convention address the devastation of cat and wheat crops by the green bug. A. V. Conradi reports a control method while Frank Kell and J. A. Highes discuss topics. J. D. Shannahan demonstrates moisture testing. J. Perry Burrus opens discussions on steam versus gasoline machinery and seed wheat by M. A. Carlton.
Stanford University announces a travel schedule for its nine to depart from San Francisco on May 2 for a tour in Japan. The team plans exhibition games and cultural visits as part of the international trip.
Stanford players sail from San Francisco early next month for six weeks in Japan. They will play against Waseda University at Tokyo and Imperial University, with a return compliment to the Japanese visitors. A side trip to Manila and Hong Kong is discussed but not planned.
Memphis driving club officials complete plans for what is expected to be the most noble matinee racing season in the South. The first meet is in two days with a matinee each Saturday through late fall. More horses will race than in past Cups and trophies will be awarded to winners. An inter city series may feature the Memphis Fath in with entrants from St. Louis Pittsburgh Cleveland New Orleans Kansas City and other cities.
Enid Oklahoma May 23 witnesses higher attendance as hundreds of visitors arrive for the Oklahoma Grand Army encampment. Executive sessions are held at Loewen Opera House Woman's Relief Corps at the First Congregational Church and Ladies of the Grand Army at Odd Fellows Hall. Tonight the department commander and staff host a reception with ex Governor C M Barnes presiding. Speakers include General Pat Coney Colonel Charles Hunter and Colonel Roy V Hoffman. General J C Gibson will speak tomorrow.
Fort Worth Texas May 23 The annual meeting of the Texas Millers Association is underway with discussions on the wheat crop prospects and industry conditions across the state. Chairman and local mill officials are expected to present reports on production yields and market outlook.
Several sale notices list items and properties with owners and locations. Items include an 8 HP gasoline engine by L. K. McGaffey at 108 N Main, 40 feet shelving by R L and T H Malone, 20 acres with house and artesian well offered via Carlton & Bell, a drilling machine by Oasis Ranch, and six tent houses 12x14 feet at Spring River Sanghium priced at half.
Classified rental items list multiple small lodging options in terse lines. Unfurnished rooms at 509 N Ma 11 and 711 N Richardson, house keeping rooms at 5 N Main and 711 N Richardson, a furnished or unfurnished room at 711 N Richardson, a 4 room cottage at Richardson and Sixth with terms at 100 S Pa Ave, and a dress seller contact Dr. Hutchison at 211 W 4th with phone 279.
To loan offers appear from Carlton & Bell and R L Malone with 1250 dollars on real estate. The notices indicate loan availability and terms likely for local property.
Classified snippets list several job and living space requests. Includes saddle horse wanted at 509 N Mo. two gentlemen waiters sought at the Grill Cafe. furnished rooms for light housekeeping via Ed Williams Price & Co. lady cook needed for out of town with $25 monthly and board at Roswell Auto Shop. experienced woman for general housework near town. contact Mrs John Shaw at 7013.
Lost burnt leather hand bag with purse inside pocket contains bill small change and calling cards. Please return to this office. 7112.
The Minnesota peace monument at Vicksburg National Military Park will be dedicated tomorrow with ceremonies led by Governors Johnson and Vardaman. The 90 foot granite shaft, costing $25,000, honors Third, Fourth and Fifth Minnesota Regiments and the First Battery with a peace-figure at its base and a William Cooper sculpture.
The Pacific Northwest Golf Association inaugurated a championship tournament on the Spokane Country Club course in Spokane Washington on May 23. The events are open to all amateur golfers who are members of recognized clubs. Twenty four events are scheduled with trophies for all winners and twelve sterling silver caps among the prizes.
D Stewart and his son were listed as passengers in a car traveling to Torrance today.
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