31 May 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
1
The Joyce-Pruit Company defeated the Jaffa-Prager employees 24 to 7 in a gala afternoon clash at Roswell. Over 1,000 spectators attended as band funds rose above 75 dollars, with mascots Laughing Joe and Johnnie Orlt entertaining. The event featured detailed lineups, an admission 15 cents and 10 cents for grandstand seats, and spotlighted local lawyers Scott and Dunn forming a new firm in the Oklahoma Block.
A bomb disrupted the wedding of King Alfonso II and his bride, ending in tragedy as the assailant targeted the royal couple. Police investigated the attack and secured the area while mourning and security measures were ramped up.
A torn, OCR rich fragment recounts a 1866 Georgia explosion killing several and wounding many, plus a 14 year old boy and five men arrested for crime. It weaves in biographical notes about a Texas and Tennessee legal career, then shifts to Madrid and London dispatches about a royal wedding bombing, arrests, and a changing lake level in Chicago.
A crowded excursion steamer near Riga capsized yesterday. Only ten of seventy five passengers were rescued, leaving most passengers missing as rescue teams searched the waters. The incident follows heavy seas and an overloaded craft. Bernard Gunsul advertises low price irons with a six month guarantee, unrelated to the disaster.
Notice proclaims grounds of Roswell Country Club posted by authority of law and warns nonmembers not to trespass on the property.
Ingersoll's Book Store offers piano tuning, re polishing and re pairing for pianos and organs with guaranteed work. Great reductions on pianos and easy payments advertised by D. N. Croft.
Real estate listing notes a six room bungalow and an eight room cottage for sale or rent. South fronts on a block near the Military School with hot and cold water baths closets and barns mentioned. Listed by Sam Atkinson and Bill Martyred President Remembered. Canton Ohio May 30. Roosevelt Memorial Day tribute to William McKinley described with wreaths and floral pieces sent by Miss McKinley Vice President Fairbanks and Justice Day.
Decoration Day was observed in San Francisco with a military procession from the Presidio to the National Cemetery where services honored the dead. Flowers were placed on graves at sea, and a sacred park concert followed, drawing thousands from tent cities and unburned city sections.
In Chicago on May 30 the St. Louis National League baseball team defeated the Chicago club 4 to 2 after a fifteen inning contest. It was a pitchers duel with late scoring as St. Louis broke through in the final innings to secure the win.
A light spring wagon a stack ing outfit and a hay baler are listed in a local sale notice attributed to Karl A Snyder located at 121 West 2nd Street. The itemized listing includes practical farm gear and a contact point for potential buyers.
Local ad notes prices on Purity Flour and dry goods with bargains at Makin's Second Hand Store and nearby gas and line stores offering ranges and repairs.
U. S. Weather Bureau local report for Roswell New Mexico notes at 6 am May 31 a max temperature of 87, min 54, mean 70 with no precipitation and a light west wind. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Friday with stable temperatures.
Washington May 31 No application to be heard on Beveridge's beef inspection amendment has been made to the agriculture committee by the packers. Cattle raisers protest by wire while mobers suspect Packers are working through raisers to influence the measure.
Mrs W T Campbell wife of a Baptist minister woke to find a white man with a razor over her bed in Independence near Kansas City. She grappled with the burglar and both were seriously cut in the struggle. The assailant fled leaving a trail of blood.
The Roswell Country Club hosts its first social event Monday night at the new club building. Members will drive out about 7 30 bringing a basket supper for a picnic in the grove with rowing dancing and an informal program.
Republican managers in the house said the conference report on the statehood bill would be ready tomorrow or Saturday At issue is the Foraker amendment allowing Arizona and New Mexico to vote separately The amendment would read as it was introduced in the senate a year ago by Foraker May 31 Washington activity and draft timing noted
Topeka Kan May 21 Senator Burton’s resignation to the U S Senate via the Governor is expected at any hour but no action had reached the executive office by noon. A separate note offers a horse named phae ton and harness for sale from Sam Atkinson and mentions an old runa bout.
In 1906 Pecos Valley Lumber Co reports the arrival of a new stock of wall paper for sale. The notice emphasizes ready availability and invites customers to view the offerings.
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