10 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1903
Page
1
Reports from Denver and Las Animas County describe widespread work stoppages in Colorado coal camps with ninety percent idle in some districts. Union leaders claim heavy participation in New Mexico, while Wyoming and Utah show limited impact. No violence reported. Also notes Miss May Goelet’s marriage to Henry Jondines Ker Duke of Roxburghe and other peer titles.
The article quotes a message urging United States support for Cuba in the wake of war and a treaty. It stresses that protecting Cuba benefits American farmers and manufacturers and preserves national credibility. It calls for legislation to back Cuba, linking aid to shared liberty and national honor.
A violent shooting affray occurred in Wallace Idaho leaving multiple wounded locals and drawing police and emergency responders to the scene. Investigators secured the area as witnesses were questioned about the incident and possible motives.
A former Philippine soldier shot a physician and wounded the police chief near an opera house. As officers left the scene, the gunman fled and was killed in an alley while crowds observed. The incident followed a play and involved gunfire that damaged nearby storefronts.
Bulletin from the emperors physicians reports improvement. A large crowd gathered as a gala church service at St Thomas highlighted by organ and vocal music. The marriage ceremony was conducted by Rev Ernest M Stires with Bishop Potter and another rector assisting.
A Trinidad dispatch reports an explosion attempt early at Hastings camp of Victor Fuel Company in Denver area. One corner of the machine house was damaged, machinery likely undamaged. Strikers blamed, claiming the act a company ruse to trigger state troops. rumors of a mine superintendent shooting could not be verified.
Morning report of the season's first snowfall, with six inches covering streets. Temperature plunges as the city experiences wintry conditions and drifting light flakes.
An armed man named Cuff returned to the theatre after being warned to desist, shot opera house guard Rose in the forehead, wounding the chief of police MeGovern as a fusillade followed. Cuff fled into an alley where Quinn later killed him.
Reports from San Domingo say revolutionary forces surround the city and shell fortifications while demanding surrender under a flag of truce. The State department cites a cable from Minister Powell noting shelling as of November 6. Provisions remain plentiful and Cuba’s role is referenced in military and economic terms.
Paris reports that the French government recognizes the de facto government of Panama today. In Berlin, a AP representative asked if Germany would aid Colombia by concessions. the foreign office said such a proposal would not be entertained for a moment.
Daily market notices show cattle prices steady to strong in Chicago with mixed stockers and feeders, calves and cows listed. Wool in St Louis quoted nominal, Kansas City notes strong cattle with native steers and stockers, and futures for wheat corn and ribs observed in Chicago and New York trading the week of November 10.
Rioting reported in San Tander Spain continues into today as troops guard the Jesuit residences amid unrest and security measures.
The Hottentot rebels are approaching the border near Kenhardt in Cape Colony. Police from the area have been dispatched to meet them. volunteers have been called out and severe fighting is expected.
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