30 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
1
Snow sweeps into Colorado as cold front moves in signaling winter weather. Two passenger train wrecks last night disrupt travel and raise safety concerns along the rails. Authorities investigate causes and assess service delays.
An eastbound Santa Fe flyer was wrecked at Apishapa Creek four miles east of Fowler. Spikes were removed, a bridge span failed, the engine and several cars fell into the creek. Engineer John Walker was badly scalded and may die. thirteen others injured. Relief trains moved injured to La Junta. Later reports cite three rails removed at the approach and list injured including A Bates W A Patterson M J Garvey and others totaling thirty. Trains diverted via Trinidad until track clears.
A train crash injures several aboard with three tramps aboard the blind baggage receiving the force of the impact. One tramp named Stevens died, presumed Wichita Kansas, others injured and passengers shaken.
A plotted murder of King Alexander and Queen unfolds as the captain is implicated in a conspiracy aimed at newborn legitimacy. The scheme exposes court intrigue and a possible threat to the sovereigns.
A court could convict in a high profile chase case, with prosecutors urging a guilty verdict. Defense counters, noting contested evidence and possible appeals. Legal observers say the outcome may hinge on key witness testimony and juror interpretation of motives.
A court member states perjury not proved and the hearing ends abruptly this morning. Reports from Belgrade say Captain Lunjevics, brother of the late Queen, has been re arrested in the fort laundry room, with Magelonia and other officers likely to be captured soon amid fears of a plot against King Alexander and Queen. Secretary Root is returning to New York from London after attending the Alaska Boundary Commission meetings.
Alabama Press Association met in Birmingham to hear a report on charges against J Asa Rountree secretary of the association. The committee investigated alleged misconduct and announced findings as the court martial trial concerning Brigadier General State press inquiry continued.
A heavy snowfall drenched the mountain region last night causing limited road travel and visibility. Local officials advised motorists to stay off mountain passes as crews worked to clear drifted routes and restore normal access.
Telephone and telegraph communications halted as heavy wet snow blankets Colorado. Denver reports persistent snowfall statewide with trains delayed entering the city. A court recess was granted at the request of defense counsel as legal proceedings continue amid mounting weather disruption.
A new model street with a 42 foot wide central walk and grass plots on sides is under construction as part of the World’s Fair features. Delays and communication issues across the city were reported, affecting telegraph and telephone service amid the National Conference activity.
Philadelphia hosts a boxing card with the colored middleweight Young Peter Jackson returning to action after a layoff. He faces Charley McKeever from Philadelphia in the roped arena tonight.
Millard Lee was hanged in Atlanta Ga after six stays of execution for the Ben Hill church murder of Miss Lila May Suttles just after a benediction. The case drew national attention as a rejected suitor carried out the sentence following six respites. Rev B F Wilson in San Antonio notes a terse message from Homer T Wilson saying Only twelve cases No danger and all well.
A Colorado & Southern switch engine narrowly escaped catastrophe after dynamite was set off near Globeville. The blasts caused great explosions and damaged the track but the engine stayed on the rails and all crew members survived. A second report from Hutchinson, Kansas notes westbound train No. 5 collided with a standing freight after an open switch.
Jacques Thibaud, a young French violinist, makes his American debut at Carnegie Hall. He is contracted with the Wetzler orchestra to perform in a series of fifty concerts in the United States.
Five years ago a poor lad earning a meagre living by playing first violin in a local orchestra rises to a national stage as fusionists and Tammany prepare for a major political battle. Edouard Colonne offered free instruction after hearing him, and his rapid progress fuels speculation about Mayor Low's re election and McClellan's challenge at the polls as New York faces a pivotal election week.
A historic campaign unfolds as District Meeting calls for tomorrow to discuss a possible general strike by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers. The outcome hinges on unions, Grout, and the Trades Council as tensions rise over concessions and electoral fate.
Cattle prices uneven with good to prime steers slow. western sheep steady and calves varied. Wheat and oats mixed as Chicago bids show thin demand. Texas feeders and western steers listed with mixed quotes. New York and St Louis markets show steadier grains and railroad stocks trading, with United States Steel and other majors quoted at notable levels.
Joseph Hoagland a noted millionaire philanthropist of St Joseph dies at eighty. He lived a life of public benevolence and civic work in the city until his death on October 30.
The Consolidated Grocers of America, with stores in Peoria Chicago St Paul Des Moines and Galesburg, closed today voluntarily due to financial embarrassment. Capital stock exceeded a half million. The firm organized in February by Flavel Shurtleff and N K Ann. Shurtleff later left. H W McQuade of Des Moines took over, citing nonpayment of dividends and lack of store profitability.
Philadelphia telegraph operators from across the country gather for the national telegraphers tourney held in the National Export Exposition building. Andrew Carnegie’s gold medal is the top prize, with last year’s record set at 517 words sent and 500 words received in ten minutes by F M McClintic of Dallas. Additional events include a women’s straight-message contest, a railroad operators contest, and a senior operators competition for those aged sixty or older.
In Barcelona on Oct 30 anarchists are attempting to foment a general sympathy strike linked to the Bilboa action. The Captain General has left for Madrid and many workers are out of work due to factory shutdowns.
In Yokohama on October 30 1923 it was confirmed that forty five of the 103 Tokai Maru passengers and crew perished when the vessel sank after a collision in thick fog at four o'clock in the morning.
Vincennes Indiana October 30 William J Engle secretary of the Vincennes Distilling Company was shot and killed by burglars last night. The robbers escaped but officers are on their trail.
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