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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
1
In Canton Ohio before the hour set for bidding goodbye to Mrs. McKinley a crowd gathered outside the McKinley residence. Public interest, local plans and neighbor involvement are noted as the scene formed a line of onlookers during the farewell viewing period.
Washington May 28 At the cabinet meeting Attorney General Bonaparte told the President and Secretary of State that the district attorney Devlin's report for San Francisco indicates the alleged assault on Japanese is exaggerated and not supported by the evidence.
A senate vote of 38 to 8 passed an assembly bill to require a recount of the 1905 mayoralty vote in New York City. The bill allows either party to petition the superior court of the district for a summary mass recount of ballots.
London May 28 Lord Rothschild said in an afternoon interview that there is no near term prospect for stock market improvement. He urged that the best view is that markets are no worse today and warned against eroding the goose that laid more than the market reveals amid global tensions and economic questions.
A torpedo or bomb exploded beneath a Calumet electric street car at Ninety third Street and South Chicago Avenue. Two men suffered serious injuries from shattered glass as panicked workers aboard the car were forced to flee. Police have no clue to the attacker.
May 28 report from China says revolutionists assault Chung Lang a Tunghang in the Chinghai district. Wealthy locals flee as unrest spreads to the city, with civilians seeking shelter from the clashes.
Delegates from local auxiliaries meet in Seattle Tacoma Spokane Walla Walla and North Yakima to end the Washington state Red Cross Society. The organization dissolves at today’s session ending its affairs across the region.
About 1,000 millers from across the country attend the National Millers Association convention in St Louis. The principal event is the anticipated address on zonal policies, signaling focus on shielding the milling industry.
The St Louis Millers Club hosts Taft at a convention with an appreciative audience to hear views and a keynote. A Thursday banquet will close the sessions. The entertainment committee has raised funds for carriage rides and sightseeing for visiting millers and aims to make this convention the most successful yet.
J. S. Louis of Cincinnati after inspecting the Roswell Gas Co. ice plant, which his firm sold Roswell, declares it the best ice plant west of the Mississippi for economy and completeness. He cites economical construction and simplicity as key factors. W. D. Stickney of Athens, the erecting engineer, also left for home.
City Marshal J. J. Rascoe warns that all dog taxes must be paid and tags placed on collars or dogs will be captured and killed. People can obtain tags from the man driving the dog wagon.
Judge Wm H Pope assessed a $100 fine and costs against Mrs E P Cooley after she was convicted of assaulting her step daughter. The record notes the punishment was handed down yesterday afternoon.
Catherine Audrain MacKay presents Nina Rabb in a Tuesday recital of songs at the M E Church South. Rabb shows progress in voice placement and interpretation with strong support from Mrs C D Thompson and Misses Fitzgerald Meyer Bell Bean in piano solos and duets.
Jim West, convicted of receiving stolen horses, was sentenced today by Judge Wm. H. Pope to four years in the penitentiary. The court also continued the civil suit of Smith against Hicks as part of a busy day.
Exciting baseball will be played Thursday afternoon at the amusement park by Jaffa Prager and Co and Joyce Pruit Co. Come prepared to have some fun.
Wanted renter for Hotel Gibson to take possession June 7 1907. For particulars apply to E. C. Higgins Artesia New Mexico. 1st show 8 o clock, second at 9 at Majestic.
Helen Tamm arrived last night from Kansas City seeking restoration of health. She is a guest at the Grand Central.
Mrs Charles McCellecker left this morning for Carthage Missouri to visit her former home in Golden City Missouri.
Harrison Miles sold Leslie W. Griswold the west 1 440.3 feet of lots 3 and 4 and eighty acres additional in 1-12-24.
U. S. Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico on May 28 records max temperature 70 min 53 mean 62 with trace precipitation and calm winds. Forecast calls for showers tonight and fair skies and steady temperatures tomorrow across the Roswell area.
San Francisco reports on May and Schmitz graft trials before Judge Dunne with juror selections and anticipated arraignments of Umsen Green Biechbek Ruef in bribery cases tied to Parkside Transit trolley franchise. New York sues gas firms to relinquish franchises. Pittsburgh and Norfolk notes on bank cases, rail access, and upcoming mechanical engineers meeting in Indianapolis.
Norfolk praises the James town Exposition as a marvelous panorama of history. Despite handicaps, organizers showed imagination and public spirit, delivering a show with substantial achievement and educational value for visitors.
In St Louis on May 8 the commencement honored Miss Yi Yuin Tsao among the sweet girl graduates. She is sister to Secretary Tsao of the imperial commission and will study medicine at Washington University Medical College for four more years. She is noted as a new woman of China and many admire her intelligence.
Jefferson City Missouri May 28 The Missouri supreme court will hear a quo warranto case filed against the Missouri Pacific and Wabash rails seeking dissolution of their joint ownership controlled by the Gould interests. If the demurrer fails a ruling is expected tomorrow with possible docketing for October term.
Live stock market records show steady to higher prices across cattle with steer ranges from 3.50 to 5.25 for various classes. Receipts reach 9,000 cattle and 7,000 sheep as market remains very strong with muttons and lambs commanding top bids.
Sol Owens Jr. and his brother J H Owens arrived from Alan Reed Texas to claim cattle of their late father Sol B Owens. They say Sol Jr shot Turbyfill at fifty yards after Turbyfill killed their father over a land deal near Roswell. Owens Jr. held on 3000 bond until court on the first Monday in July at Alan Reed.
Roswell Encampment I C O F will hold degree work then a free banquet at Grand Central Hotel. All members and visiting brothers urged to attend Wednesday May 29. 7512 Committee notes Miss Emma Allison of Fort Worth visiting, etc.
E. L. Head a former Military Institute cadet spent two weeks in town for commencement and left today by auto route for his Santa Rita home.
George W. Carier outlines Carlsbad July 3 to 5 events with a three day race meet, training plans for horses from Roswell and Artesia, camping tents, a skating rink and public dance hall, a big autobus, and abundant water for crops while promoting hospitality for visitors. The note also references a medical congress with open honorary presidency for physicians with certificates.
Weather Bureau records from Roswell New Mexico show June data for 1905 and 1906. Mean temperature 77 degrees with 101 degree high on June 10 1906 and 49 degree low on June 4 1906. Average precipitation 1.10 inches, greatest 1.78 inches in 1905 and least .42 inches in 1906. Relative humidity averages 76 at 6 am and 93.6 at 6 pm. Winds southerly and southeasterly. top wind 36 mph from the West on June 8 1905. Station Roswell New Mexico. Date May 28 1907.
An Emporia Gazette excerpt critiques a wealthy New York man and his "Holy Terror" wife. It argues money cannot buy happiness and praises helping others. The piece contrasts riches with moral fulfillment, noting a wealthy husband suffers amid conflict and public scorn while a poor man may find contentment with simpler aims.
Frost blanketed eastern and central Kentucky last night with crops damaged and fruit destroyed, the coldest seasonal condition on record. In Cleveland and along the Erie line temperatures fell to 40 degrees, with bonfires used to avert frost damage and widespread killing frost reported in the Muskegon valley.
In Chicago on May 28 Mrs Philander Swinnen a 30 year old woman regarded as demented shot and killed her mother and tried to kill her father who fled. She set fire to her garments and burned to death as a result. She had been released from Dunning asylum a year earlier and a love affair is blamed for the act.
Chicago May 28. Big packers enforcement of post mortem inspection led to only high grade beef being sold at the stock yards. No cows or heifers were purchased, 3 000 animals sent to other cities. Prices fell ten to twenty percent from last week’s close.
In City of México on May 2 the National Medical congress opened its four day session to plan disease control and public health strategies in the Mexican republic. This marks the society’s second meeting and debate on health issues and reforms.
The piece parodies bachelors as nomadic beings found in apartments fields waterways music halls and behind the scenes. It divides bachelors into two classes selfish and unselfish noting unborn ones as the unselfish group and ends with a reminder that every bachelor was once a baby.
Thursday afternoon a baseball game features Jaffa- Prager and Co. against Joyce- Pruit Co. in a friendly match. Local businesses and employees are invited to attend at the city field for a mid day intercompany contest.
Chicago May 27 A Washington dispatch reports Interstate Commerce Commissioner C Clements urges jail for prominent railroad men to improve conditions The question of criminal prosecution by the commission has been debated Commissioner Franklin Lane says he hopes jail is unnecessary if railroads obey the law
The Carnegie Library report covers the year from May 15, 1906 to May 15, 1907. It lists monthly borrowings from January to May and stock figures including shelves donations and losses. Totals include fines and expenses and ending cash on hand.
Plans are set for a Thursday afternoon 3 pm charity baseball game at Amusement Park to benefit the Cemetery Association. Roswell stores close for Decoration Day as Joyce Pruit Co faces Jaffa Prager & Co with lineups featuring Crouch Hill Meeks and Trujillo Bemis Trujillo and Lynen Burns.
Joseph L Stickney a famed war correspondent who stood with Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay died last Saturday at his Michigan home at age 58 He was an Annapolis Naval Academy graduate and served as an editorial writer for the Chicago Evening Post and a contributor to magazines
W. D. Garwood, superintendent of the Pecos Valley Lines, arrived from Amarillo last night and spent the day in Roswell before continuing southward this evening.
Roswell's baseball team travels to Artesia for a May 30 game. The squad aims to deliver a strong performance and expects a decisive result.
R. E. Garrett left today for his Santa Fe home. He is a year graduate of the Military Institute, rank second in scholarship, and has received a lieutenant appointment in the National Guards of New Mexico along with other honors.
The Mississippi Dental Society began a three day session in Meridian on May 28. The program includes lectures papers and demonstrations with entertainment provided by the Meridian Dental Society for visiting members.
The report notes a calm, agreeable day with mild temperatures and gentle breezes in the Ma jestic region, inviting outdoor activity and relaxed routines.
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