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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
1
Roswell calls for better electric service while Washington prepares for a special session of Congress. The agenda centers on ratification of the Cuban reciprocity treaty with little likelihood of financial legislation before Christmas.
West bound Clover Leaf passenger train derailed just east of this place when rails spread. Three coaches overturned and eighteen people were injured but none seriously. victims crawled from windows and were taken to hospital and nearby homes. No conviction reported.
Jefferson City Missouri November 7 The jury in the bribery case against State Senator Farris reported no verdict after sixteen and a half hours of deliberation The foreman said the panel was eight to four for conviction The trial concerned a seventy thousand dollar payment from Daniel J Kelly New York baking powder representative to influence alum baking powder legislation
Dispatches report Panama aroused by U S recognition as troops prepare on the ground. Officials in Columbia warn of possible uprisings and insist the United States may intrude to police the region.
Panama reports celebratory reaction after Philippe Bunau Varilla, newly named diplomatic agent in Washington, informs the junta that the United States has recognized Panama's De Facto government. Varilla travels to New York for further arrangements amid nationwide enthusiasm.
The Associated Press reports negotiations between Russia and Japan have progressed so that an official announcement may soon declare a settlement. A dispatch from Bulgaria confirms Turkey’s sultan may announce an amnesty and end to Macedonian tensions within days.
Washington November 7 census data show cotton ginned this year under two million bales less than the same period last year. The decline reflects production and market factors as the season advances.
The Colorado National Guard has been ordered to prepare for deployment with authorities issuing new directives. Officials did not specify locations or exact timelines, but units are to stand ready for potential activation.
Adjutant General Sellota orders Colorado National Guard to remain in readiness to protect coal regions. Troops could be deployed near Cripple Creek and Telluride as miners threaten a statewide strike. Recruitment to three thousand men announced amid exodus of Italian and Austrian workers. Operators offer a wage raise but refuse to end eight hour work until statewide eight hour system is in place.
Denver November 7 Governor Peabody set aside the verdict in a court martial that found Brigadier General John Chase guilty of disobedience and dishonorable dismissal. He restored Chase to duty as commander of the Colorado National Guard, citing a long previous good record and questioning the authenticity of some orders. Adjutant General Bell had filed the charge and issued the Cripple Creek order questioned by Chase.
President Behanan of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers orders a nationwide strike. In New York the Iron League holds Wil Ballanae. about forty thousand building trades workers are expected to be affected across the country.
Washington selects John S. Williams of Mississippi as the Democratic candidate for speaker. Other officers named include G. E. Edwards of Texas as clerk, with seven representatives to decide the caucus outcome.
In New Haven on November 7, the probate court admitted William J. Bryan as executor of the late Philid Bennett's will. Mrs. Bennett's counsel had objected, but the objection was overruled.
The steamship Philadelphia sails from New York marking the American line shift from Wednesday to Saturday departures to enhance mail service to Great Britain as ordered by U S postal authorities.
The Chicago market reports cattle and sheep pricing with mixed ranges for steers calves and Western lambs while noting steady cattle and firm sheep. In St Louis wool and regional offerings are listed with nominal figures for Territory and Western mediums and fine grades.
Washington officials meet at the White House as Congress convenes the extra session to discuss Cuban reciprocity canal negotiations and general financial plans. Senators Aldrich Crane Platt Hale Spooner attend, noting no decisive legislation yet on Panama, Cuba, or broader financial measures. Kansas City market reports show cattle and calf prices. Chicago grains trade closes with wheat and pork futures listed.
Nov 7 Colon reports the public goes frantic with delight as the United States recognizes the De Facto government of Panama. Citizens celebrate the international acknowledgment and the shift in diplomatic status echoes through the republic.
Havana reports on November 7 that Cuba has presented a proposition to U S Minister Squires. If accepted by the United States it would lead to the immediate transfer of Guantanamo Bay from Cuba to U S control.
Captain Griggs cables from Puerto Plata that the cruiser Baltimore has arrived and reports the Cherokee has discharged her cargo. The message suggests the blockade may have been raised and signals an end to the naval action around the Santo Domingo coast.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey Carrie Nation the famed temperance advocate will debut on stage tonight with Ten Nights in a Bar Room as her vehicle. The production vows to aid the temperance cause and has restricted outsider attendance.
The United States cruiser Baltimore reaches Jetto Plat on Santo Domingo's north coast. Italian and German warships are also expected on the way to the capital. The situation in San Domingo remains unchanged.
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