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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
1
The piece covers wartime dispatches, a New York coroner case, and Republican convention resolutions from Roswell and Chaves County. It notes the Japs and Russians in battle, a sensational infant death case, and party endorsements, with calls for fiscal restraint and road and bridge work. The document blends international conflict, local politics, and a personal tragedy in a single era snapshot.
Mar Rascoe nips the get rich quick scheme in the bud as authorities intervene. The crackdown targets a risky setup promising fast profits and relies on deceptive promises to lure investors. Officials warn the public to avoid similar schemes and seek legitimate opportunities.
Marshal Roscoe announced the arrest of W. S. Montgomery, a suspected grafter linked to Portales and Roswell schemes. Officers seized a packet of documents including company credentials, mining stock papers, deeds, mortgages, and a bottle of quicksilver, signaling a broad fraud operation awaiting trial.
An old notice style appeal touts money loan schemes and sheep investment profits. It presents dramatic claims of fast cash for buying land in California and New Mexico, promising large returns from 125 to 1600 head of sheep and cattle, and urges quick contact to seal deals. It mentions a supposed arrest and a defendant facing charges of obtaining money under false pretenses.
Los Angeles Examiner reports plans to develop oil fields extending into more than two oil-bearing townships in the Pecos Valley. The coverage notes growing exploration by operators expanding land leases and infrastructure to support extraction.
A syndicate led by Los Angeles investors and backed by New York and Milwaukee financiers plans development of 80 000 acres in Eddy County near Carlsbad New Mexico. The venture targets fuel for three transcontinental railroads and seeks to end dependence on Southern California wells. Drilling operations and expert analyses forecast oil with kerosene grade, with no expected gushers.
Reports from Mukden indicate a fierce day of artillery duels along the railway toward Yentai. Japanese and Russian forces exchange hard fighting with Russian reinforcements arriving and both sides claiming stubborn gains. General Sakharoff confirms intense combat north of Yentai with losses reported but no decisive outcome.
Pueblo Colo Oct 12 James Fisher father of Tony Fisher who died from Eden wreck injuries killed himself by cutting his throat Grief over his son's death is believed to be the cause I regret this grim note reflects a tragic family tragedy in Colorado today.
Topeka Kansas reports the Rock Island line repairs due to heavy floods in New Mexico and Texas. Fort Worth and El Paso routes are back in service with the Cameron bridge repaired. A temporary crossing spans Logan until the original bridge is back.
Three young men from Portales are in the county jail charged with stealing forty or fifty cases of Hagerman apples from the orchard. They allegedly hid cases in nearby brush during the night. On preliminary examination they were bound over in $150 bonds each and remanded when unable to post. They expect to post bond after word from Portales.
RB. F. Daniels held the contract to repair the bridge across the Berrenda near the Urton place. About $200 worth of lumber was carried away by the recent flood after he left it on the ground. The lumber likely floated away toward the ocean.
A message from T M Waller of McMillan dated Oct 10 1994 states that Lee and Mack Charles recently from Cleburne Texas were drowned today while attempting to row a boat from MacMillan to Carlsbad. Bodies not recovered.
Chicago cattle prices listed with good to prime steers at 5.25 to 6.00, poor to medium 3.50 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 2.00 to 4.00, cows 2.45 to 4.50, heifers 2.00 to 5.25, canners 1.50 to 4.00, bulls 1.75 to 4.15, calves 2.50 to 5.35, Texas fed steers 4.50 to 5.50, western steers 3.25 to 4.75.
The City Council is called to meet in special session this afternoon at 4 o'clock to consider matters related to the recent flood damages.
An elegant program is prepared for the M E Church auditorium on Thursday October 15 under Mrs Gardiner supervision. The event is billed as the musical highlight of the season with proceeds benefiting the M E Church.
Kansas City market reports steady to 10 cents lower for native steers and southern cattle, with varied ranges for cows, calves, stockers, and bulls. Sheep are strong with muttons up to 5.75 and lambs 4.00 to 5.15, ranges for wethers and ewes noted.
Help wanted for a cook position at the residence of W R Clements. Apply in person to discuss duties and compensation.
A Roswell delegation left this afternoon for Albuquerque to address flood relief efforts. The party includes LK McGaffey W W Ogle Bernard Gunsul FE A Cahoon and R S Cravens.
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