22 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
1
Authorities find a mail carrier dead at the plains near Carlsbad along with a second man, both cases under investigation. Investigators said the incidents appear connected as weather and terrain complicate the search. Officials declined further comment pending autopsies and ballistic results.
Roswell reports a party led by Judge Freeman and other prominent men missing in the Guadalupe Mountains after a severe storm. Jack Kemp, a mail carrier on the Artesia to Hope route, was found frozen to death while Edgar Lamar was recovered dead on the plains near Carlsbad.
Miss Lydia Johnson Virginia Fort and Adele Vincent stranded by a New Mexico blizzard were rescued from a station house at Elkins after 32 hours and days at a sheep camp. A Mexican herder was found frozen near Roswell and hospitalized. Roswell residents later learned of the dramatic rescue and a planned local theatre benefit.
Walton's Studio invites Kodak work and photo finishing for snow pictures. Majestic offers a good fires and program. A 25tf new shipment of electric irons invites trials. Gunsul at phone 141 advertises scientific massage and physical culture in Room 15 Texas Block. D Dilley travels to Dexter on business.
A Colorado man delivered a public speech focusing on political imagination and its role in civic life. The remarks explored how creative thinking can influence policy and community engagement, urging listeners to consider alternative approaches to governance and public problem solving.
At the Trans Miss Commercial Congress Isham Randolph and Secretary Shaw headlined the day with talks on Deep Waterways and American irrigation. Rogue blizzards near Roswell prompted crowded trains and a late arrival of the northbound service. President Roosevelt's San Juan to Roswell tour paused while local obituaries and civic notes filled the rest of the page.
In yesterday's social gathering the Woman's Club met despite bad weather. Mrs. C. A. Baker led with a paper on the Crusades history, Miss Rodkey spoke on Crusades outcomes, and a broad discussion followed. The December 5 meeting will be led by Mrs. G. A. Richardson.
A steamship collision results in one vessel badly damaged and many fatalities. Rescue operations mobilize as authorities investigate the maritime disaster.
Details of a collision between the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and the Orinoco near Cherbourg show a nine o'clock accident injuring five aboard the Orinoco and killing several emigrants. The Wilhelm suffered a twelve foot breach and heavy losses to crew. The Maine collided with the May V Neville in New York Harbor, stoving plates and damaging gear.
A series of late November rail movements shows three freight trains arriving from the North to clear the Roswell Amarillo route after a storm. It notes a large party of Mexicans moving to locate, and mentions other unrelated maritime and rail incidents across North America.
Department of the Interior contest notice filed by John ie Marshall against John I Hart for land in Township 5 South Range 30 East. Hearing set for December 26 1906 before the Roswell Land Office officials. publication ordered due to unsent personal service. Names Howard Leland Register and David L Geyer Receiver. November 13.
L C Hunt aged 42 collapsed after a short pneumonia illness at his Dexter home on Tuesday afternoon at 3 20. The widow will move the body to the old Missouri home for interment. A postponed notice notes tonight's events. Found two fine rams. inquire at the Record office for owner and payment details.
Local forecast from Roswell New Mexico notes a 6 am observation with max 29 and min 5 degrees, mean 17, no precipitation, light northwest wind. Forecast calls for fair and warmer tonight and Friday with snow in the north and fair and warmer in the south.
A Roswell production of Damon and Pythias directed by Mr. and Mrs. McCarty is ready for production with the date set for Friday, November 30.
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