19 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
1
A torn document reports banks facing pressure and creditors amid the Merr v tional Bank situation. Augustus Heinze linked actions, a potential receiver move, and board turmoil at related firms stir uncertainty in New York and Washington.
Sells Floto promises rain will not spoil the Roswell exhibition as tents made from mercerized ducking keep spectators dry. The article notes this fabric treated to repel water is used for tents for comfortable viewing even in heavy rain, marking a progressiveness in show management.
In Enoeia Wisconsin on October 19 a City Manufacturers Association formed after a meeting of jail representatives. The group declares for open shop in every local plant, affecting about 1620 workers. Labor leaders warned of a potential strike of five thousand men within weeks.
The Valley Construction and Manufacturing Company is incorporated in Roswell with principal office at 313 South Main Street. Authorized capital stock is 30 000 dollars, 20 000 dollars initially issued, 300 shares at 100 dollars each. Incorporators Geo F. Bixby G E Cavin and G N Amis signing with Notary Auther Holdene. The corporation exists fifty years with directors Bixby Cavin Amis.
The El Paso Herald argues El Paso cannot build the Pecos Valley railroad alone but should start it, with about 150000 dollars from local supporters. The piece says the project rivals Rio Grande valley reclamation in importance and urges Texas politicians to back New Mexico statehood for broader democratic participation.
A new machine used to illuminate a village gas supply exploded in a small structure by the Farming River bank near Hartford. An operator named Don ovan and a second worker were instantly killed. The device supplied gas to light the upper Hartford village.
A seller offers fine business and residence property including a brick store with glass front, steel ceiling, skylight, counters, shelving and show cases, plus 404150 feet of vacant Broadway frontage and three Checotaw Indian Territory residences. He will sell or trade Roswell city property, improved or Pecos Valley lands, and will pay fifty percent annual profit. Contact 411 N Penn Ave.
New York on October 18 W W Wescott a renowned game sster and brother to Katherine Tingley head of the Theosophist organization died at his home. He left a fortune valued at nearly half a million dollars.
Dr. Edwin A. Meyers told the Academy of Medicine that 25000 deaths yearly result from mosquito bites. He cited five diseases linked to the insect and noted government drainage of swamps as the remedy.
J W Swanson engineer for the General Electric Company arrived Thursday night to test the new generator at the electric plant. The device has been found faultless and stronger electric lights may be expected in a few days.
The railroad men beat the back drivers of Roswell 5 to 0 in a four inning game at Amusement Park on Thursday afternoon. The contest was halted due to darkness.
A handmade 12 by 15 foot Axminster rug is offered for sale or trade. The seller, Mrs R H McCune, notes blacksmiths cannot craft nylons and lists a 9 by 112 rug as a trade alternative. Located at the 98th address.
Phoenix laborers report days of heavy rains raising Salt River and tributaries to flood stage. Roosevelt project machinery covers under water as Granite diversion dam lies vulnerable downstream. Reclamation workers remove equipment from the riverbed as Verde floodwaters merge with Roosevelt flows.
Oklahoma City October 19 W F Gore the blind orator chosen U S Senator by the Democratic primaries spoke at the farmers congress On advancing grounds he favored free farming utensils and a general tariff reduction to restrain trusts.
A small local seller advertises a broad range of trees and roses at close pricing. Large orders are welcomed and emphasis is on first class stock with no commissions.
A team attached to Muney’s carriage ran down North Main Street at eleven after the northbound train arrived. The coachman opened a bank door at First National Bank when a horse bolted toward a fence at Seventh Street, breaking the fence and tearing harness. No one injured and no other damage reported.
The Presbyterian church invites dignity and travel as ladies host a world tour evening on October 22 at 7 and 8 o clock. Hosts list Mrs Carson Military Heights Old Mexico Mrs Fanny White Ky avenue Ireland Mrs R S Hamilton Missouri Japan at Mrs J P White Leal avenue. Tickets 50 cents at Wigman Payton drag store. First train departs 7 00 second 8 00. Also skating show Edwin Coupland performs at Auditorium Rink delivering daring fire stunts and swift spins with a repeat performance tonight audience size described as fair.
Harry Jones was bound over to the grand jury under a $200 bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice Weler on a territorial charge of selling liquor without a license. William Bartley returned from a three week visit to his old home in St. Louis.
Court adjourned at Portales with Judge Wi a Pope Mrs Pope court stenographer Hull and staff returning last night. Roswell visitors and locals travel between Roswell Portales Carlsbad El Paso and Van Horn with numerous names and small business notes amid community updates.
In New York on Oct 19 wheat futures jumped almost four cents a bushel while stocks closed weak at the day’s low. Copper common to curb quotes stood 878 bid 914 asked. F Augustus Heinze claimed continued controlling interest in Mercantile National Bank and criticized clearing house reports as a ploy to induce depositor withdrawals.
Miss Pearl Popnoe visited Lake Arthur last night to attend a local celebration and visit relatives.
District court to convene Monday with Federal and Territorial branches opening. Grand and petit juries for all divisions summoned. Dr. Rucker seeks to buy farming implements including a sulky plow a disk cultivator and a hay rake from 411 N Penn Ave City.
Closing out sale advertised with bicycles from five dollars upward and a contact at J K L Nokes, 120 South Main Roswell New Mexico. Local social notes mention Mr and Mrs A L Snyder returning to Artesia after a visit, Nan Scott from Los Angeles and Mrs C F Beeson departing for Detroit, and S D Randolph a Racine implement salesman leaving for Portales after several days in Roswell.
Local Roswell New Mexico report lists yesterday’s high 64 and low 52 with a mean of 58.0. Precipitation 0.28 inches, wind from the east at 2 mph with light sprinkles. Forecast calls for rain tonight and likely Sunday with steady temperatures.
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