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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1907

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Dukes Defeat Town Boys In Amusement Park Clash

Albuquerque defeats Roswell 13 to 4 at Amusement Park as Gallegos and Osborn face heavy hits. Leland hits a home run for Albuquerque while Gallegos fans nine batters for the visitors. Attendance near 300.

Albuquerque Roswell Amusement Park Osborn Hester Gallegos Gammon Swell Ies Albuquérque AB Roswe Fins Alue Basalgano Lasater Glancy Leland Clancy Galgano Archer Bowman Kunz McHugh Graham T.nour Lohman

Appreciative Audience Enjoys Fine Music Recital

A large crowd at the Southern Methodist church last night praised a concert conducted by Miss Adelia S. Morgan. Performances included Ave Maria by Gounod with Trude Cook Morgan and Mrs. Cook. other pieces featured a male quartet and vocal solos. audience acclaim and encores followed each number.

Southern Methodist Church Adelia S. Morgan Gounod A. 5 Trude Robert S. Cook Miss Morgan John Thomas George L. True Capt W. S. Barlow George E. Weatherby Geibel Edward G. Ellis Wieniawski Drake Theresa Shelley Atlanta Roswell Audi Owen M

Evening of Musical Numbers Delights Local Audience

Stein Song by Bullard and Tinks Song from Robin Hood featured solo parts. Mrs. Cook performed three violin selections Raumerie Romanza and Polish Dance to high praise. Houser Cradle Song and Waltz Song followed with encore Gaynor Slumber Song. Miss Morgan accompanied all pieces with skill and artistry.

Mrs. Cook Cooking Gaynor Miss Morgan

Couple Separates After Wedding Challenge

W T Wimberly of Carlsbad and Miss Rosa Smith of Claremore I T married in Roswell after a visit. They separated after the ceremony and the groom faces a fine from his bride. He remains in Roswell for a few days.

W. T. Wimberly Carlsbad Rosa Smith Claremore I. T Roswell J. T

El Paso Considers Big Celebration for Engle Dam

El Paso residents weigh holding a major celebration to mark the Engle dam construction. Officials believe the project will be of great significance to the city and should be celebrated with proper notice.

EL Paso Engle Dam

New Mexico Normal University Commencement at Las Vegas

The Record notes well made invitations to the commencement exercises of New Mexico Normal University to be held in Las Vegas on June 2 3 4. The announcement lists the dates and venue for the ceremony with emphasis on the formal event.

NEW Mexico Normal University Las Vegas

Appointments Made for Capitol Board

Acting Governor Raynolds under the last legislative authority appointed M. A. Otero of Santa Fe F. H. Pierce of Las Vegas and W. S. Hopewell of Albuquerque as members of the Capitol Board responsible for territorial capitol improvements.

Capitol Board Raynolds Legislae M. A. Otero Santa Fe F. H. Pierce Las Vegas W. S. Hopewell Albuquerque Territorial

Electric rail line planned from El Paso to Las Cruces

Chicago interests back a plan to build an electric railway from El Paso to Las Cruces. Franchises will be applied for soon and construction will be pushed rapidly.

el Paso Las Cruces Chicago

Dinner Honors NMMS Graduates At Gilkeson

Mrs. T J Clegg of Morrison Ohio hosted a six o'clock dinner at The Gilkeson for Wal ter Coppinger and the NMMS graduating class of 1907. Fourteen graduates and fourteen lady friends attended the German at the Military Institute ball later. The dining room featured exceptional decorations and bouquet favors for each guest.

T. J. Clegg Morrison, O Walter Coppinger Gilkeson Military Institute

Arctic Brotherhood to Raise Funds for Alaska Exposition Hall

Arrangements are set for an Arctic Brotherhood entertainment at the Grand Opera House tomorrow night to raise money for a new Arctic Brotherhood building in Seattle for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition 1909. The hall will cost at least $20,000 and feature a game room and exhibits reflecting the golden North. The exclusive Northern group counts Alaska and Klondike Argonauts among its members and enjoys strong support from prominent citizens and former Klondikers.

Seattle Wash Arctic Brotherhood Torrow Golden North He Brotherhood Gold Puntry

Louisiana University Commencement Week Plans Outlined

May 24 in Baton Rouge Louisiana the University of Louisiana lists events for commencement week. The German Club final German program opens activities at the pavilion. Garig and Hill Societies debate at Garig hall tomorrow night. The baccalaureate sermon is given by Rev W A Hamlett at Garig hall Sunday. Rev Henry W Burwell of New Orleans addresses the Y M C A Sunday evening. Alumni day is Tuesday and Wednesday is commencement day with degrees conferred by Gov Newton Crichard. James B Aswell will present prizes and Most Rev James H Blenk will deliver the commencement address.

Louisiana Baton Rouge University of Louisiana University German Club Pavilion Garig and Hill Societies Garig Hall W. A. Hamlett McFerran Memorial Baptist Church Louisville Henry W. Burwell Napoleon Avenue Presbyterian Church New Orleans University Young Men's Christian Association Newton Crichard James B. Aswell James H. Blenk

The Grill Cafe Welcomes Dainty Diners at Lunch

The Grill Cafe invites patrons to enjoy a noonday luncheon from 11 45 to 1 30. Aimed at fastidious tastes, the cafe promises the best in the city for 25 cents.

Grill Grill Cafe

Million Stakes Alleged Land Fraud Case Targets U S Government

A large land fraud allegations alleged to involve millions of dollars centered on schemes against the U S government. Prosecutors accuse multiple defendants of illicit acts aimed at extracting money from federal land programs.

U. S

Conspiracy Frauds Named Across States Touch High Circles

A Washington dispatch says fraud schemes in mineral and timber lands may bring grand jury actions across California Colorado Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Minnesota and the Dakotas. Prominent figures including a United States Senator and a railroad magnate are implicated. Detective Burns and Francis J. Heney may pursue prosecutions to recover forest lands.

Chicago the Tribune Washington United States U. S Atlantic Pacific California Colorado Oregon Idaho Montana Minnesota Dakotas Burns Francisco Francis J. Heney Roosevelt Martin A. Knapp Harriman

First Steamer Vessel Savannah Commemorated

In Savannah Georgia on May 24 the anniversary of the first steamship crossing of the Atlantic by the Savannah was observed. The 350 ton, 100 foot vessel sailed from Savannah on May 24 1819 reaching Liverpool on June 20 and later completing a 26 day return voyage from St Petersburg to New York.

Savannah Atlantic Liverpool Russia St. Petersburg New York

Oil Oyster case report filed in Missouri Supreme Court

Special commissioner R A Anthony filed his report in the oyster suit against Standard Oil Republic Oil and Waters-Pierce in Missouri Supreme Court. Each side has ten days to file exceptions before the court sets a date for argument.

Jefferson City R. A. Anthony State of Missouri Standard Oil Company Republic Oil Company Waters-Pierce Oil Company State Supreme Court

Commencement at Topeka Color Ed Industrial Institute

May 24 Topeka Kansas reports the commencement exercises of the Topeka Colored Industrial Institute, the sole branch of the Brooker Washington School. The event highlights progress in African American education and community improvement efforts.

Western Tuskegee Topeka, Kan Topeka Colored Industrial Institute Brooker Washington School

Roswell Weather Outlook and Temperatures

Local Roswell report shows max 88, min 60, mean 74 with no precipitation. Forecast calls for fair, colder conditions tonight and Saturday in Roswell and vicinity, with general fair skies and frost likely in northern areas of New Mexico tonight and Saturday.

Roswell N. M New Mexico M. Wright

Crees Prepare Large Feast for Garfield Visit

West of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio rivers inaugurations occur today. G W Jones a colored attorney will deliver the baccalaureate sermon services. Bishop Abraham Grant will give the commencement address next Wednesday as diplomas are awarded to graduates trained in Booker T Washington's Tuskegee methods. Preparations begin for a Creek nation barbecue in Okmulgee I T with all Creeks invited to mark Secretary Garfield’s arrival next month. Old Creek national council members lead the planning with local businessmen assisting.

Mississippi Ohio Rivers G. W. Jones Abraham Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church Booker Washington Tuskegee Institute Okmulgee I. T Creek National Capital Garfield Old Creek National Council

Gordon Statue Unveiling At Georgia Capitol Grounds

Visitors from Georgia and the South arrive for ceremonies honoring General John Gordon. General Stephen D. Lee, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, will participate in the unveiling.

Gordon Atlanta Georgia General John Gordon Capitol Stephen D. Lee United Confederate Veterans

Jamestown Athletic Games Arrive in Norfolk for Exposition Meet

Athletes from across the South Atlantic states arrived in Norfolk for the interregional championship to be staged at the Jamestown Exposition grounds the following day.

Norfolk

Voiturette Contest Opens in Vienna

The Automobile Club of Austria hosts a four day voiturette contest starting today in Vienna with entries from motor manufacturers across many countries.

Vienna Automobile Club of Austria Motor

Iowa Track Meet Opens Preliminaries at Drake Stadium

Preliminaries for the annual state track and field meet were held at Drake University in Des Moines with finals scheduled for tomorrow. Representatives include Drake University Des Moines College Iowa University Coe College Simpson College forming side College Iowa State Normal and Cornell College. C C Duplisses of Milwaukee started the meet assisted by Carl Rothfuss of St Paul. This is the first major athletic meet at the newly completed Drake stadium.

Iowa Des Moines Drake University Des Moines College Iowa University Coe College Simpson College Forningside College Iowa State Normal Cornell College C. C. Duplisses Milwaukee Carl Rothfuss St. Paul Drake Stadium Iown

Oklahoma Bankers Meet in Chickasha for State Association

Bankers from across Oklahoma and Indian Territory totaling over one hundred gather in Chickasha for the annual meeting of the state association. Prominent financial figures from the twin territories and nearby states will deliver addresses.

Oklahoma Chickasha I. T Indian Territory State J Association Twin Territories

Portales to Get New Bank With Local Backing

Portales will soon have another bank to be named the Portales Bank and Trust Company. It will start with a capital of 25000 dollars and backing from nine Roosevelt county prominent citizens. W G Johnson will be president C W Morris vice president and J A Fairley cashier.

Portales Portales Bank and Trust Company Roosevelt County W.G. Johnson C. W. Morris J. A. Fairley

Mrs McKinley Reports Better Today in Canton

Mrs McKinley| who suffered a stroke| rallied enough to sip water then faded to unconsciousness again. Surgeon General Rixey arrived from Washington and said the condition is more favorable though serious with difficulty in nourishment. Paralysis shows improvement confined to one arm.

M’kinley Canton

Memorial service for soldiers at First Methodist Church

Attention announces a memory service for soldiers at the First Methodist Church corner Fifth and Peana, at the usual Sunday hour May 26. All veterans and friends are invited to attend and march in as a body at the church door. Signed by the committee. Three large electric fans were installed at the Majestic today to provide cooling tonight.

Cor Peana the Majestic

Hotel Gibson For Rent Take Possession June Seventh

Wanted renter for Hotel Gibson. Take possession June 7 1907. For particulars apply to E C Higsins Artesia New Mexico. 67¢ rental notice in local ad format.

Hotel

Library Works Not Issued Next Monday at Carnegie Library

Notice states Library Works will not be issued on May 27 at The Car negie Library. 71-12

Carnegie Library

Miss Nine Rabb Concert at Southern Methodist Church

Miss Nine Rabb will give a fine concert in the evening of June 4 at the Southern Methodist Church. Dine at the Grill Gate between 11 45 and 1 30 for a noonday luncheon at only 25 cents.

Miss Nine Rabb Southern Methodist Church

Trial Opens In United States v. Standard Oil Co at St. Paul

The case United States against Standard Oil Co. opens in St. Paul as prosecutors present the government’s antitrust arguments. The courtroom atmosphere is tense as evidence and witness testimony begin to frame the government's charges.

United States Standard Oil CO ST. Paul St. Paul, Minn Northern Securities W U. S Standard Oil Company Sanborn Vanderventer Hook and Adams Standard Standard Company Frank B. Kellogg Rockefeller Rogers

Oust Standard Oil Succeeds in Missouri Case Signals Possible Fines

Missouri Commissioner Anthony reports sufficient evidence to oust the Standard Oil Company and Waters-Pierce and Republic Oil from Missouri. If affirmed, the court could revoke franchises, cancel rights, and impose fines while noting extensive price fixing and market control by 1901. Separate note: Denver hosts first Rocky Mountain track and field championships under AAU auspices with entrants from Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

Anthony Standard Oil State of Missouri Trust Jefferson City Missouri Supreme Court Standard O. Co Standard Oil Company Hadley Supreme Court Waters-Pierce Oil Co Republic Oil Co Waters-Pierce Co Denver Colo Rocky Mountain Association of the Amateur Athletic Union University of Denver Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Tne University of Colorado University of Wyoming New Mexico Agricultural College Colorado College Colorado School of Mines Colorado Agricultural College

Directors Meet As Kansas City Southern Considers Dividends

Kansas City Southern directors gathered at 25 Broad Street New York to discuss organization and business. Herman Siecklen proposed that after fixed charges 50 percent of net income be distributed as dividends. earnings have reached 225000 weekly and Gulf traffic boosts profits. Line runs from Kansas City to Port Arthur via Pittsburg Joplin Fort Smith Texarkana Shreveport and was once unprofitable. Directors reelected include Siecklen Edson Loree Duval Boissevan Fordyce Mitchell Blair Harrity.

New York Kansas City Southern Railway Company Broad Street Herman Siecklen Siecklen Southwest Gulf Maryglass Beard Kansas City Southern Railway Kansas City Port Arthur Tex Gulf of Mexico Pittsburg Kan Joplin Ft. Smith Ark Texarkana Shreveport Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf L. F. Loree H. R. Duval D. G. Boissevan W. Fordyce St. Louis John J. Mitchell Chicago James A. Blair William F. Harrity Philadel

Notable Names in Listed Financial Figures

The record lists individuals including W. T. Rosen of Philadelphia, G. M. Craig of Port Arthur Texas, Adolphus Busch and Hugo Blumenthal of New York, Y. Van den Burg of New York, and A. J. Miller of New York as part of the documented names in the financial document.

Phia W. T. Rosen New York G. M. Craig Port Arthur Tex Adolphus Busch Hugo Blumenthal Y. van den Burg A. J. Miller

Richardson McClure Heflin Form New Roswell Law Firm

A new firm named Richardson, McClure & Heflin has been established in Roswell. The partners are Judge G A Richardson of Roswell, John T. McClure from Beaver City Nebraska, and H DeB Heflin formerly of Texas. The office will be in Judge Richardson's suite in the Texas building.

Roswell Richardson, McClure &Heflin G. A. Richardson John T. McClure Beaver City Neb H. Deb. Heflin Texas Richardson McClure Iowa Heflin Judge Richardson Texas Bik

Roswell Oil Prospect Well Begins Pumping After Delays

W S Prager returns from the Roswell Oil Company prospect well southeast of Roswell with optimism. He notes surface oil quality is good though volumes are small due to remaining water. gas output is rising daily as pumping starts after delays.

Roswell Oil Company Roswell W. S. Prager

Gallegos to Remain in Roswell This Summer

Dan Gallegos, a husky Mexican pitcher and third baseman for Albuquerque, will stay in Roswell to make his home. He plans to play for the Roswell team this summer and work in Roswell between games. His wife will join him soon from El Paso.

Gallegos Roswell Dan Gallegos Nat Albuquerque el Paso

American Henley Regatta To Feature Yale Harvard Match

Philadelphia May 24 The fifth American Henley regatta on the Schuylkill draws thousands as Yale and Harvard vie for eight oared crews with Pennsylvania Cornell Georgetown and Syracuse also fielding teams. Yale leads a non varsity college crew while Harvard faces its rival in a historic first meeting in the American Rowing Association.

Philadelphia Schuyllkill River American Rowing Association Bine Crimson Yale Harvard New England Pennsylvania Cornell Georgetown Syracuse Hve New York Schuyltkill Navy Junior College Eigths Poughkeepsie New London

The Small Drafters Trial of Mayor Schmitz San Francisco

Four jurors were secured in the trial of Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco. The case concerns public figures and city governance during a period of legal scrutiny. Jurors were selected as courtroom proceedings continued.

Schmitz San Francisco

Legal fights and market moves under way in 1900s notices

In Concord New Hampshire the Mary Baker Eddy property accounting suit enters its second day with trustees seeking to substitute as complainants while next friends oppose. In Boise Idaho the Haywood trial advances as jurors face further challenges and bias dismissals occur. In South Omaha Nebraska cattle buyers threaten to withhold purchases from packing houses amid tuberculosis related price disputes.

San Francisco Cal Schmitz Mary Baker G. Eddy Haywood Boise Idaho Henry Curtis John Whitlock Isaac Bedell South Omaha Neb South

Mrs. Tom Hinson Recovers After Operation

Mrs. Tom Hinson, who underwent surgery, is reported to be recovering well at St. Marys Hospital.

Tom Hinson St. Mary’s Hospital

Cadet Millett Clancy Leaves Institute by Auto

Cadet Millett Clancy of the Institute departed by automobile today for his home in Santa Fe as the term ended and students prepared for holidays.

Millett Clancy Institute Auto Santa Fe

Auto trip to Torrance with three passengers named

Alfred Kanne Fred Miller and Wm Adair were passengers out on yesterday's auto to Torrance.

Alfred Kanne Fred Miller Wm. Adair Torrance

Dunn Departs This Afternoon for Albuquerque Business Trip

A. Dunn left this afternoon by auto route for Albuquerque for a two week business trip.

A. Dunn Albuquerque

Will Lawrence Heads East After Lake Arthur Visit

Will Lawrence traveled from Lake Arthur this morning and plans to leave Sunday for a trip east.

Will Lawrence Lake Arthur

Foreman returns from Estancia to work with half-brother in livery

Wil Foreman arrived today from Estancia where he spent five months assisting his half-brother Joan Kelley in the livery business.

Wil Foreman Auto Today Estancia Joan Kelley

General Tarkington Leaves after Militia Institute Visit

General A. P. Tarkington attended the Militia Institute inspection and commencement festivities and departed by automobile this afternoon for his Albuquerque home.

D B Jackson Reports Dry Weather and Cattle Resilience

D B Jackson returned yesterday from a three weeks stay in El Paso county. He notes extreme western Texas has had no rain and is very dry, yet the cattle have not suffered.

D. B. Jackson el Paso Texas

Young People’s Dancing Club Hosts Sheridan Party

The Young People’s Dancing Club held another party last night in the Sheridan building. About fifteen couples attended as a Mexican orchestra provided the music for the evening.

Young People’s Dancing Club Sheridan Building

Notable Visitors Depart After New Mexico Meeting

Captain Bernard Ruppe of Albuquerque and A J Fisher and wife of Santa Fe attended the Pharmacy Board meeting and Military Institute commencement here and left this afternoon by auto for their homes.

Bernard Ruppe Albuquerque A. J. Fisher Santa Fe Pharmacy Board the Military Institute

Sam Houston Trial Opens Over Charley Johnson Killing

The Sam Houston murder trial began in district court with jury selection consuming most of yesterday. By three this afternoon the Territorys evidence was completed. Houston, previously convicted at the last term, is seeking a new trial. Both parties are African American.

Sam Houston Charley Johnson Houston

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