14 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1905
Page
1
New York reports the death of Sir Henry Irving after a syncope incident following a Becket performance in Bradford England. London expresses deep sorrow as Irving is hailed among the era’s greatest interpreters.
The state department disclosed the Russian government invitation to a second Hague Conference and President Roosevelt's hearty acceptance. He notes his earlier circulars align with Russian papers about plans. if the plan proceeds, the trip would occur early next week, likely Tuesday.
Miss Vic Bruner and Miss Bessie Boyd were seriously hurt when a car owned by Charles Gelhaus plunged through an iron fence into a tunnel at Park Avenue and 23rd Street. Gelhaus, the driver, was also severely injured and arrested after treatment. the party was en route to Vanderbilt Cup races at high speed.
Five steerage passengers on the Campania were swept overboard by a massive wave and died. Around thirty steerage travelers were injured as the ship plowed through a heavy sea. Notable survivors included Miss Cotes and a deck steward who saved several children. Agnes Carlsén sustained fractures and internal injuries and received care in the ship’s hospital. John Graham of Milwaukee was named among the dead, along with two Irish girls and a Danish boy.
Roswell will establish a free night school to be opened next week, funded and maintained by local businessmen. The initiative aims to provide education opportunities for working residents and improve community prospects.
Over one thousand farm laborers desperate from famine invaded Ecija market Place near Seville. They seized goods and money, destroyed stalls, and caused a town wide panic as the mob overran the market area. The disturbance occurred on October 14 as authorities struggled to restore order.
Wichita Kansas October 14 Jerry Simpson shows no improvement today after a restless night and several choking spells. The longtime congressman’s condition remained unsettled as reporters and supporters awaited further medical updates.
Isaac Taylor, famed Indian fighter, scout, and stage coach driver, who helped first cross the overland route from Kansas City to the Pacific, died aged 84 in Kansas City on October 14.
In Shelburne Vermont on October 14 Frederick Vanderbilt Webb wed Ralph Pulitzer son of Joseph Pulitzer owner of the New York World. The ceremony at Trinity Episcopal church was officiated by Right Rev Arthur C A Hall Episcopal Bishop of Vermont.
In Chicago on October 14 a Federal court issued subpoenas for former officials of packing firms merged into the National Packing Company and for executives of the new firm. The government aims to prove the company acts as a clearing house that blocks free trade and competition. An unrelated note mentions an offer to take care of a horse and a horse care ad from Ingersoll’s Book Store at 94tf.
Pat Garrett U S collector of customs at El Paso and a leading New Mexico civilizer is visiting Roswell for a pleasure trip and a meeting with writer Emerson Hough during his town visit.
At the track side of the fair grounds on Friday afternoon rough stock events drew the most excitement as about a thousand spectators watched cowboys ride the pitching cow ponies. In the five eighths running race Castoke won first with George Landers second and Dupree third. The cow pony race produced a fast finish with the winner riding off before his name could be recorded. In the free for all trotting pace Bell Girl took second and John M. third correcting yesterday’s report.
Portland Oregon October 14 congressman John N Williamson was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the U S government of its public domain and was sentenced to ten months imprisonment in a federal case noting the government property dispute and political figure.
Secretary Lucius Dills says the association did as well as expected financially at the meeting. Receipts were satisfactory though about 300 remains unpaid on subscriptions. Once collected, the group will be slightly ahead, not counting outstanding indebtedness from two years ago.
Carnival of Cemetery Ladies organizers intend to take a group to Carlsbad for a one night show. They plan another production of the Carnival of Specialties following the earlier Wednesday and Thursday performances under the Ladies' Cemetery Association.
Ullery Furniture Company has let the contract to Pittman and Bond of Artesia to erect a brick building forty by eighty feet. Upon completion they will move their Artesia stock of goods into the new store with plate glass and nickel finishings. The project begins Monday and aims to be one of the Valley’s swellest stores.
The emperors of Russia and Japan signed the peace treaty in Washington on October 14, signaling an end to the war. It is expected the treaty will become effective by Monday or Tuesday when ratifications are exchanged notices.
J. R. Kerr, representative of the El Paso Daily Herald, has spent several days in the city attending the races and looking after his paper's interests.
Roswell New Mexico forecast notes fair tonight and Sunday with colder temperatures. Official in Charge M Wright records the day’s data including max 82, min 47, mean 64, no precipitation, SE wind at 4 mph, clear conditions.
While in Roswell call at Walton's Studio for the best photographs offering portrait and studio services.
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