08 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1907
Page
1
Public is unjust to the stockholders of the roads as railways suspend projects due to state laws. Reports from New York date October 8 note complaints against railroad legislation and calls for restored investor confidence to enable necessary railway facilities. Also included are Kansas market updates on cattle and wool prices with brief notes on steadying markets.
A summary of anti prohibition sentiment across the West and Kentucky with calls for tighter traffic control and a shift toward regulating saloons as community venues. Notes German American support and editorials from St Louis Globe Democrat Louisville Courier Journal and El Paso raid. Also includes an agriculture notice offering registered hogs and seed at Hinds farm.
The battleship Kentucky, en route to Norfolk Navy Yard for repairs, grounded off Lambert's Point while moving up the Eliza River. Officials planned a floatation without material damage. the ship’s bow remained stuck as the fleet prepared for Pa coast operations.
Samuel F. Whitelaw a grain and feed merchant confessed to sheriff and county attorney in Kan in Oct that Miss May Sapp 20 daughter of J W Sapp Moran farmer killed herself with a razor after unrequited love He 40 a wife and three children formerly a teacher says the girl was one of his pupils and urged elopement before the tragedy at her father's Moran home.
The reopening night features a live band as the skating rink resumes operations. The Roswell Building & Loan Association has relocated its office to front rooms over the First National Bank to collect dues.
The clerk of the board of education calls attention to the school law, reminding officials and readers of requirements and compliance standards for the district and its schools.
A council meeting passed an ordinance allowing the rink to reopen tonight with a temporary two quarter payment plan for Dr Veal. M S Williams and family thank friends for support during bereavement. Masons gather at nine tomorrow morning at the Masonic Hall for Brother Morrison Garst.
Great interest surrounds today's championship games between Chicago and Detroit. Officials expect a spirited turnout as both teams vie for the title.
The crowd roared as fans packed the stands and excitement peaked while ticket lines stretched for hours. The article also notes a Territorial Law section requiring school boards to ensure children attend public school for at least three months annually, with age and disability exceptions verified by a physician.
Morrison Garst, longtime Chicago Roswell resident, dies after a life spanning Dayton Ohio to Chicago and Roswell. Born June 22, 1841, he served with the Union Army, built a business career, and was active in Masonry and the G A R. Funeral services will be held at a Presbyterian church, with burial at South Side Cemetery.
A. A. Ririe has contracted to supervise cementing irrigation ditches through town. He surveyed the first lines today starting at North Spring River Center Ditch near Missouri Avenue. Cement delivery is two weeks away, with ditches prepared for workers then.
Items from Spring River Grocery advertise bulk pickles with a phone contact at 220 while Hemp's Hot Blast Heaters claim fuel savings at Enterprise Hardware Co with phone 378 and a $72 price. Teddy Bear Bracelets featured by L B Boellner the Jeweler and Optician.
The Telegraph Record is again in touch with the world, restoring rapid news transmission and international reporting. A renewed service arrangement expands access to overseas updates, stock markets, and diplomatic developments for readers nationwide.
The Roswell Record reports only about one third of the regular AP news arrives today due to ongoing strike conditions. Painters and barbers play base ball at Amusement Park while local residents attend to electioneering and water works commission debates.
Pursuant to a city council motion a mass meeting of Roswell citizens is called for Tuesday night October 8 at 7 30 to select two citizens as members of the Water Works Commission for the City of Roswell. Attest City Clerk Fred J Beck.
San Antonio Texas October 7 with the screen law enforced all saloons are open except Sunday when closed. The removal of fronts and Sunday closing is viewed as a victory for the Anti Saloon League and suits against saloon men for lacking proper licenses are seen as further anti saloon action.
Several civil actions opened with defendants named incl B F Sawyers vs Hager man Irrigation Co claiming 1200 for crop loss rent and drainage damages W W Gatewood for plaintiff. Lund vs Eagle Mining and Improvement Co seeks injunction receiver and settlement self represented. Estate of W T Irby sale of real estate. O C Beach vs John F Mc Murray 485 60 for drilling lien. First Missionary Baptist Church Co loan petition 7500 to complete building. Will of E R Gillett probate appeal awaiting printer.
Payton Gordon special assistant to the U S Attorney General returned from Washington and denied issuing a widely published statement claiming 500 000 acres of land were unearthed as fraud in New Mexico. He said the territory had disposed of less than 75 000 acres with only technical violations. Federal authorities may seek restoration of lands but will not pursue criminal prosecutions.
City council committee members Johnson and Robinson announced a compromise settlement with Dr. Veal regarding the high license imposed on the skating rink. The action resolves a dispute over licensing terms and fees.
The El Paso Herald reports President Roosevelt is committed to statehood for New Mexico and will support an enabling act. Governor Curry meets with him as Congress is urged to act, arguing New Mexico’s population, institutions, and vast public lands justify admission.
Kingston Jamaica reports Gen N Zi Alexis president of Hayti is dangerously ill at Puerto Principe with life said to be despaired of according to private advices received.
Mrs Katherine Tingley head of Theosophists universal Brotherhood cuts short foreign tour to reach New York bedside of brother James Wescott before his death. They have not communicated in 25 years and Wescott is ill with pneumonia.
Boise, Idaho August proceedings show state and defense lawyers in talks to agree on a course. Defense resists immediate trial postponement without bail. If trial starts Tuesday, interruptions loom as the prisoner may be moved to a different facility. The state remains unwilling to proceed or grant bail.
Local report from the U S Weather Bureau Roswell New Mexico notes yesterday's high of 55 and low of 38 with a mean of 2. Precipitation 0.0 inches. Winds from the northwest at 2 miles per hour. Weather clear. Forecast not received.
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