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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
1
Clovis with twelve hits and five walks narrowly defeated Roswell four to three as Bruegzeman and Wallace held the hitters in check. Roswell's defense committed four errors and managed only five hits, while both sides traded two ninth inning runs in a tense finish.
Mr and Mrs Charles Echols and Mr and Mrs Milford Attebery drove from Artesia to spend two days here on business and to attend the aftermath of a garage fire. Echols owned the garage that burned at Artesia a few days ago.
Incoming Woman's Club president Mrs W A Johnson announces next year’s committee rosters across Program Library Press Membership Educational and Civic departments with named chairmen and assistants including Mrs C E Mason Mrs H J Schwartz Miss Maud Tannehill Mrs Parker Earle Mrs I H Elliott Mrs Kate McGaffey Miss King Mrs Phil W Hennig Mrs Clark A Baker Miss Stevens Mrs C C Martin and others.
New York May 27. Henry C Cochran announced that defendants in the sugar weighing conspiracy will plead guilty. Former assistant dock superintendent Harry W Walker and two government weighers Jean F Voelker and James Halligan Jr changed to guilty pleas after the prosecution rested. Sentence deferred as court adjourned until Tuesday.
A notice says young Elis plan an informal dancing party at the Elk club tonight. After several weeks without a dance the Elks look forward to a good time and invite all Elks and their ladies friends, with a special welcome to visiting Elks.
President Taft expresses deep resentment at House criticism of his traveling expenses. He mails a letter to Chairman Tawney of the Appropriations Committee detailing his dismay at the remarks made yesterday. The president defends the economy of his personal staff and travel as reflected in official hospitality costs.
Charles Vestal superintendent of the Acme Cement Plant in Acme New Mexico returns home after a brief Rowell visit. He is accompanied by Leo Jacobs from St. Louis vice president of the Acme Cement Plaster Company.
About a dozen educators from Artesia Hope Carlsbad and nearby communities began a trip this morning to Silver City to attend the summer school. Among the travelers were Mrs Lee Fountain of Hagerman formerly of Roswell and Miss Gil.
Kansas City cattle receipts reach about 4000 with 700 southern, market steady. Prices span native steers 4.90 to 8.10, southern cows 3.50 to 6.40, natives 3.15 to 7.25, stockers 4.25 to 6.10, western steers 5.50 to 7.65. Hog receipts 3000 with higher tone. bulk 9.35 to 9.45, heavy 9.49 to 9.47, light 9.25 to 9.40, pigs 8.90 to 9.20. Sheep receipts 1900, market steady. muttons 4.00 to 6.50, lambs 7.00 to 8.75, western wethers 4.75 to 6.25, western ewes 4.00 to 5.50.
Calais France May 27 Hope that any of the twenty seven men imprisoned in the French submarine Plivoise would survive was all but abandoned this afternoon. Divers reported hull crushing from the collision as torpedo boats and dredges toiled through the night to raise the vessel but made little progress. Later the Phivoise was lifted from her bed by a swift undercurrent and swept from divers view, making recontact impossible.
W. D. Amis returned to Hagerman last night after a day of sporting with his son N. Amis. He plans to leave next week on a pleasure trip to Eureka Springs Arkansas.
Washington May 27 Brandeis for R J Gravis says secretary Ballinger not the man devoted to the common people and to conservation. He lauds Gravis as an ideal public servant and Pinchot as a man of high character amid criticism of special interests. The investigation is framed as a conservation struggle with sting effect.
The message hails Geo B Irving as a town tonic whose visit to Stougaton Wis and Newton Kan energized the community. Businesses quote his impact, estimating the visit was worth about 25 000 to the city and praising his work and opportunities opened for residents.
Beloit Daily News notes Irving galvanized listeners, delivering a brisk, time efficient address. His proven capacity in major towns across the United States underscores his compelling style.
Everybody expressed satisfaction as the Booster gathering inspired by Mr. Irving drew the largest crowd in town. The booster program proved a big success with strong local turnout and enthusiastic support.
Bert of Hope and Miss Attebury of Artesia are well known here, among a group of unnamed local figures. The brief mentions their ties to the community highlight social prominence without detailing events or roles.
A batch of cadets from the Military Institute left on this morning's train, with unusually good station order. Among those departing were Glenn and Buttons Coulson of Greenville Texas John Crowdus of Dallas S B Colquitt of Austin L E Blodgett of Tennessee H M Thapin of Chicago and Capt W P Allen of McAlester Oklahoma.
R. C. Dow, a graduate of last year's Military Institute class, arrived from Lexington Virginia where he attended Washington and Lee University last winter. He will spend the summer with his brother, City Attorney H. M. Dow.
A fragment highlights a battle for democracy and equal justice, portraying the small man opposing the overwhelming influence of large political and financial interests. The note frames a broader fight for fair treatment under the law and political equality.
Washington May 27 The Mad riz government forces have complete ly surrounded the city of Bluefields, the last stronghold of the Estrada faction in Nicaragua, according to a telegram received at the navy department today from Capt. Gilmer of the sunboat Paducah.
Wool unchanged in territory and western mediums 18 22 12 fine mediums 17 26 fine 12 15. Market notes list prices for wool types and regions as of May 27 in St Louis Missouri.
Mr and Mrs John C Rowley travel with their daughter Daisy and son John C Rowley Jr a Military Institute graduate. They left this morning for an undisclosed destination in a family departure noted by local press.
The Rowleys and their daughter toured Roswell for commencement in Gila Bend A.7T. and left impressed by the city and its residents, noting John has many friends here and praising the people.
The Hooker Development Company plant, among the nation's largest chemical concerns, burned down in the early hours, causing an estimated loss of 400000 dollars. The blaze at Niagara Falls New York on May 27 drew rapid action from firefighters and authorities.
S P Denning left this morning for Portales to oversee the Joyce Pruit Company building project, accompanied from here by J F Joyce of Carlsbad.
At a May 2 board meeting the Country Club passed a resolution permitting fishing in the lake starting June 2, 1914 and on each Thursday thereafter until further order, with no fishing after sunset. Each member and family may catch two bass at least nine inches long and ten perch per day, bass under nine inches must be returned to the lake, and all fish must be examined and counted by the keeper before removal.
A brief item from Iisfulk Virginia dated May 27 notes a world record event by C.M. ERS with a 12 inch sun target, listing sixteen bulls eyes from sixteen shots in four minutes fifty one seconds, highlighting prior efforts and the unit status.
A two week Baptist revival features a Sunday afternoon mass meeting for men at the Armory. Roswell men are urged to attend to honor Pastor Dr McDowell and evangelist Mr E O Sellers. A male quartet and chorus will perform. Dr McDowell speaks on The Man Who Feeds His Soul on Alfalfa at 3 PM.
Lucian Collum of the Allery store returned from Texas where he went on business matters and attended the funeral of the late Mrs. J. S. Massie in Vernon.
Albany N Y May 27 After a long session two hundred tired New York legislators leave for home fearing an extra session to enact electoral reforms urged by Governor Hughes The direct nomination plan failed but other measures passed including a general investigation of corrupt practices supervision of telephone and telegraph companies by a public service commission and stronger laws against race track gambling
About thirty five members of the Epworth League at the First M E Church gathered for an evening moonlight picnic. They met at the church and used a large picnic wagon for the outing, enjoying the pleasant night.
Two bargains offered by Parsons & Lawrence include a modern cottage close to Central School and a well-improved farm four miles south of the city offered at a sacrifice. Parsons & Lawrence provide fire insurance real estate loans accounting and notary services from 215 North Main Street Kansas City Life Puone 65.
A Nav Trame group walked east through farms to the Spencers home at South Spring Rapid where lunches were served. Men enjoyed the spread and lawn games until 10:30, then returned to town. The Roswell League holds Sunday 7:39 PM meetings at First M. E. Church. Everyone invited.
The funeral for the late Mrs Jenny Beard was held yesterday afternoon at 2 20 from the Dilley undertaking parlors with Dr W C Alexander pastor of the First Presbyterian church conducting the service. Burial followed at South Side cemetery.
A notice asserts that wishes placed in the Daily Record will be satisfied. It emphasizes the paper’s role in delivering requests, appeals, and inquiries to readers seeking outcomes, services, or guidance within the community.
Local observation at 6 00 am shows temperature highs and lows for Roswell New Mexico May 27 1920 92 61 76 with 0 precip and northeast wind 12 mph clear skies. Forecast calls for showers tonight with generally fair weather Saturday.
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