New Mexico Governor Pushes Statehood Resolution at Conference
Former New Mexico Governor L B Prince introduces resolutions urging federal creation of a Mines and Mining department and immediate statehood for New Mexico once it adopts a constitution and seeks admission. Delegates at the Trans Miss Hemisphere meeting discuss water ways trade and reclamation issues as well as submerged lands and Alaska. Elks in Roswell plan a new club house with talks on entertainment and local shows for the Cattlemen’s Convention.
Train arrives three days from Amarillo meeting postponement
The group notes Train bh arrives three days on the from Amarillo. Road proposition be accepted but not at this regular meeting. The question will be settled at the next regular meeting, likely affirmatively. Members toast absent brothers and adjourn at eleven.
Roosevelt Arrives in Ponce Amid Snowfall and Festivities
President Roosevelt landed at Ponce Puerto Rico after traveling from Colon to meet insular officials. He was greeted by Governor Winthrop as crowds filled the decorated town. A White House cable says he will stay in San Juan overnight and sail back to Ponce before returning to Washington early next week.
Heavy Snowfall Delays Topeka Business News
Topeka Kansas reports heavy snowfall this morning disrupting business activity across the area. The Record notes a request from local Business Men's group for updates and precautions as the storm impacts daily operations.
No Hope for Negroes Discharge of the Riotous
A terse report notes the discharge of a riotous group and expresses bleak prospects for African Americans, reflecting a period stance on civil disorder and race. The item highlights social tension and official response.
President’s firm order stands after thorough inquiry
Railroad reports show Rock Island trains running with fair track conditions except El Paso division. Santa Fe main line open but some southern branches blocked. Union Pacific notes heavy snow but on time service. Mrs. W. P. Holloway dies in Hagerman from lung trouble with interment held today.
Train from Amarillo Clears Snow Drift to Roswell
The first train since the big snow arrived from Amarillo Tuesday night at 6 30 loaded with railroad coal. It worked through five foot drifts and a quarter mile long drift north of Kenna, enabling the Carlsbad Amarillo line to resume service. Conductor Herbert Gill and engineers Red Plumblee and H T Stanfield led the effort amid cold and hunger.
Fast Mail Train Wrecks on Siding
A fast mail train derailed or wrecked on a siding near ington. Local crews and officials investigated the incident, with preliminary reports noting damage to cars and potential injuries. Further details were awaited from railway authorities.
Extermination Moth or Caterpillar Tied to Train Crash
Mobile, November 21 fast mail No. 2 northbound collided with the southbound while at Dwight Alabama injuring 250 passengers slightly. The incident follows discussions with the U S Department of Agriculture on exterminating the caterpillar that damages cottonwood leaves and shade trees. Temperature trends show warming after a record cold night.
Bishop Tigert Dies in Indian Territory
Oklahoma City reports Bishop Tigert died this morning in Tulsa at age 45 after falling ill during a conference at Atoka ten days earlier. The body was shipped to Louisville, Kentucky, this afternoon.
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Gompers Dispatches Plea for Puerto Rico Self Government
Minneapolis November 21 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor was instructed to cable President Roosevel t asking him to investigate Puerto Rico conditions with a view to granting self government and improving labor conditions on the island.
Collision on the Santa Fe in Hilton Colo kills fireman
A head on crash today between passenger trains 5 and 6 near Hilton, 25 miles east of La Junta, resulted in the death of Fireman Kerr and probable fatal injuries to two passengers, with several others badly shaken and both locomotives demolished. Air brakes failure cited. The Mrs C A Moores tea for tomorrow afternoon has been postponed indefinitely.
Weather report for Roswell New Mexico
Observation at 6 am shows a mean temperature of 10 degrees with a maximum of 25 and a trace of precipitation. Wind from the west at 2 miles per hour, weather clear. Forecast: fair and warmer tonight and Thursday for Roswell and vicinity.
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