24 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
1
The Ready-to-Wear Department reports large business with latest models in Tailor-made suits Dinner dresses and Evening Costumes. An expanded floor space more sales staff and in-house alteration rooms now serve patrons ensuring satisfaction with Price & Go offerings.
The American Battleship Fleet leaves Yokohama at eight tomorrow heading to Olongapo Philippines with a Japanese squadron escort. Rear Admiral Sperry praises the sincere welcome from the Japanese people and government as the fleet completes a week of public celebrations and diplomatic hospitality.
In Mindanao on Shepherd plantation Moros and Filipino laborers clash for hours. Nine Filipinos and one supervisor die. four natives wounded. Moros withdraw after fires and destruction of property. Local store in Manila reports ready to wear failures, with in-store fitting rooms and lady attendants ensuring proper fits.
More than twenty new pupils entered Roswell schools this week. The eighth grade shows notable room improvements including a library corner and a burlap frieze. Teachers and mothers clubs urged to assist in beautifying classrooms and grounds.
Secretary of State O Connor was found guilty of contempt and ordered confined until he obeys the district court. He refused Judge Allen’s order to place anti Guggenheim and business men tickets on the official ballot. The supreme court split on the ruling and will review the case.
Chairman Fitch of the Territorial Democratic Committee predicted the selection of Larrazolo for a key party post. The comment signals internal party direction and potential candidate confirmation within the region.
Forecast from James G. Fitch in Socorro predicts Larrazolo will win New Mexico with a 5,900 majority in sure counties and mentions Democratic gains even in Republican counties. Fitch lists county-by-county counts and notes widespread popularity for Larrazolo.
The notice lists legal and notary work, accounting, typing, loans, and city-wide property deals from Parson’s & Son Brokers at 215 North Main. It notes Lindsey, Juvenile Court judge, as a speaker and announces W C T U temperance division meetings tonight and religious exercises tomorrow with two sessions. Fresh mackerel is advertised at U S Market via phone 31, and Otts seeks a night clerk at The Gilkenson with immediate application.
In early scores Harvard tied with Navy 6 to 6 and Penn tied Carlisle 6 to 6. Princeton and Syracuse also played to a 0 0 draw. Election voting places set for First and Second precincts, with a pony incident reported in Roswell.
The federal petit jury was discharged after a plea of guilty by Roy Parsons in the Riversde sand suit. David Rush and J A McLand were arraigned on charges of unlawfully shooting cattle and incest respectively, pleading not guilty. U S Market advertises fresh Kraut at per pound. Roswell New Mexico weather report notes 6:00 am observation with clear skies forecast for tonight and Sunday.
Roswell sender offers railroad fare refund to buyers of a White Steamer at Dallas Fair from October 19 to 31. Card of introduction to a White Steamer representative available via L Swartztrauber at Lea and McGaffey streets Roswell New Mexico.
P G Silva and Leonardo Travino were found guilty in federal court of fomenting revolution against Mexico and each sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Federal Judge May. FOR SALE My horse and buggy. R L Malone. 0313
Kansas City reports the rain storm that drenched western Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma has nearly passed. Wichita and Oklahoma City see clear skies and a killing frost while Kansas City area had wet snow last night. Weather bureau predicts clearing soon as Oklahoma rivers recede.
New York reports a major automobile race on Long Island drawing likely 200000 spectators to the course as the first car started. Event features a large crowd, anticipated high attendance, and significant regional interest.
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