09 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
British diplomatic moves suggest a measured approach as talks continue under quiet conditions. Officials aim for progress on key issues, with observers watching for any signs of breakthrough in the tense global climate.
Reports from Valentina Island and Vienna describe Britain sending several warships under secret orders toward Lemnos while Turkey protests annexations. Servia’s danger eases though fears of Austria-Hungary conflict persist as stock markets react to the international tensions.
Taft spent a quiet day in office handling routine correspondence and state tasks in Cincinnati on October date not specified.
The Panama Canal discrimination inquiry in New York was disrupted when W S Brothers accused Spencer Mills of perjury. Brig Gen Garlington struggled to restore order as Brothers withdrew, prompting a temporary adjournment of the hearing.
A drilling operation reports a good flow at 845 feet depth in AR but the output is not sufficient to halt the ongoing process. The forum notes ongoing activity and continued exploration.
Real estate agent H L Muncy and locals report a new artesian well south of Artesia showing oil after a gas find. The eight inch well flowed briefly at depth shown, with daily output later estimated as several barrels per day amid initial wild rumors of hundreds.
The will of the late Judge Howard Leland was probated. Executor named C. J. Leland with bond, estate divided among five children after debts and settlements with other heirs. Fawcett attends national meetings in Salt Lake City and Albuquerque. Easton and Dr. Fisher attend K P and related gatherings. The Roswell council plans an executive session Friday night.
Dr Lourenco Baeta Neves Brazilian irrigation delegate arrived from Albuquerque with J A Graham secretary of the Commercial Club to observe Pecos Valley irrigation practices He plans a two year stay in the United States and will visit Carlsbad and the U S Reclamation Service before spending days in Roswell The Brazilian government aims to reclaim arid lands and strengthen ties with the United States during the visit.
Officers installed as the Trans Mississippi Congress enters its fourth day in San Francisco. The committee on resolutions has sifted many proposals, including a contentious parcels post measure. A Western-backed plan urges a Western interior secretary appointment, backed by J. Bast of Kansas City and other delegations. Kansas City Stock Market reports cattle, hogs, and sheep trading with mixed results.
At the school board meeting Gertrude Phillips of Prairie View Normal Tex was chosen as Rosell colored school's teacher and begins this week. J D Rucker will locate nonattending children to enforce compulsory education. Funds are provided for books for the needy and students plan to donate.
The Daughters of the U D C express warm sympathy to Pat Boone on the death of her beloved son. They pray for God’s grace to comfort her and hope for a reunion where there is no parting. Mrs. J. A. Foreman signed.
The Joe Wheeler chapter No 966 U D C expresses heartfelt sympathy to vice president Mrs R H Kemp and relatives on the death of a mother and sister. Also promotes piano samples from Adam Schaaf Piano Factory traveling rep F M Denton at 401 West College Boulevard Roswell.
Dennis Dooley died yesterday afternoon at two o'clock at St. Marys hospital after an autopsy showed cancer of the kidney. He was brought from Artesia several weeks ago and had undergone an operation earlier.
The closing session of the Deep Water Convention ended today as delegates adjourned. Organizers praised discussions on maritime safety and port infrastructure, with plans for next year’s gathering announced.
New Orleans earned hosting duties for the next Lakes to Gulf Deep Waterways convention after the Chicago session. D R Forgan of Chicago retired from the Board of Governors, replaced by E S Conway. Shoats of New York and Eckerson of St. Louis spoke on rail, river transport and European waterway efforts. Resolutions were adopted and New Orleans secured the next convention city.
The Territorial Board of Pharmacy will meet in Albuquerque on Monday October 12 and in Roswell on Wednesday October 14 1908. Report violations to the Secretary or President for investigation before the meetings. Examinations for candidates start at 9 am at Ruppe's Drug Store Albuquerque or Pecos Valley Drug Co Roswell.
The ad promotes Parsons and Son Brokers offering legal and notary work expert accounting typewriting stenography and loans. It claims to handle property sales rents and exchanges across the city and positions as the Pecos Valley's only labor agency able to obtain or reveal any desired information.
Editor Puckett of the Record visits the office as he recovers. Readers urged to register at the Wigwam and Roswell Drug & Jewelry Store for two Roswell presents.
U S Weather Bureau report from Roswell notes 6:00 a m observation with max 75, min 36 last year, mean 58, current 58, wind 2 miles S EK. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Stationary temperature with historical extremes: 85 max and 36 min in 1903-1907.
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