31 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
1
A serious wreck injured several players and crew as the Perdy football train collided. W. H. Grube and Walter Farr of Texas were among the dead, their bodies found beneath the overturned tender after relief crews raised the wreckage.
A Big Four rail accident near Indianapolis cut a Purdue University special in two and telescoped cars. Twelve bodies were recovered with many more feared dead or dying. Forty injured include Purdue players and students. rescuers, including female students, worked amid mangled wreckage.
Advices from the War Department reveal about a dozen bridal couples aboard the transport Sheridan sailing today for Manila. The grooms are officers of the Twenty second Infantry, recently ordered to the Philippines. Capt. John R R Hannay weds Elizabeth Young daughter of Lt Gen S M B Young, among the prominent couples.
John Mitchell III, linked to United Mine Workers circles, is ill at a city hotel with suspected appendicitis. Doctors disagree on whether an operation is needed, delaying plans for a New York visit due to weakness. Marie Layton pleads guilty to embezzling 47,000 from United States Paying Company. She confesses and has repaid 5,000, awaiting sentencing.
A public disagreement unfolds between John Dowie and his son over church leadership dynamics. Tensions surface regarding doctrinal direction and governance. Local observers expect further statements as the dispute broadens its reach within the congregation.
Essex Vasa dispatch reports John Murray Dowie crushed by attack from his son John Alexander Dowie who seeks to convert New York. Dowie denies being father of John Alexander and urges records from Princess Street register office Edinburgh. Judge Dowie remains respected amid aging strain from the dispute.
A dispatch outlines key campaigns in Ohio Maryland and Iowa with focus on governor races and Senate seats. It notes potential national influence for Tom L Johnson and Astor Herrick and mentions Senator Gorman’s ambitions and Edwin Warfield’s Democratic bid. Republicans mount a strong statewide effort as McComas’ Senate replacement looms.
A global storm disrupts electrical and communications networks causing widespread outages. Utility crews race to repair damaged lines while authorities warn residents to expect lingering interruptions and monitor potential related hazards.
A Chicago dispatch reports widespread telegraph and telephone outages blamed on the aurora borealis. Wires fail or run slowly, long distance services suspend at times, and some areas see total communication cessation. Reports mention a high electric wave traversing the earth and delaying business for France’s Neoon and other agencies. A later note references Oklahoma hosting a coursing meet amid broader political chatter.
Oklahoma City opens a Waterloo and American Derby coursing meet featuring dogs bred and trained for competition. Officials include judge R. J. Riley and starter John Eagan. The event draws national attention as a centerpiece among upcoming political forecasts across Maryland Kentucky Iowa Ohio and other states.
Charles B. Mellen was today elected president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Company by the directors of the road. The decision was announced in New York on October 31.
A new railroad timetable goes into effect tomorrow November 1 1903 at 12 05 pm No 201 southbound arrives Roswell 4 45 pm leaves daily except Sunday 503 pm No 202 northbound arrives 11 05 am leaves 11 30 am daily The southbound runs through to Pecos arriving 1 10 am except Sunday No northbound Monday morning train south of Roswell is canceled The timetable notes the railroad time is one hour faster than local time and instructs readers to cut it out for wear.
A murdered American miner named Dumb was found near Mazatlan Mexico. The U S consul at Mazatlan is investigating the case. authorities believe robbery was the motive. The report notes the crime involves an American victim and international investigation.
New York observers prepare for Reformation anniversary on November 1 as Lutherans mark the 1517 publication of Martin Luther s ninety five theses with special services in churches worldwide.
President Roosevelt has announced appointments including Sanford B. Dune as United States District Judge to succeed the retiring judge and SViGTr as secretary of Hawaii. The governor position will replace Governor Doie, with a new Hawaii governor named.
A major church congress is set for Pittsburg next week with strong attendance expected. Bishop Vinton of Western Massachusetts will preside and participate alongside Bishops Doane Albany Potter of New York Boyd Vincent and Rev. Dr. W S Rainsford. Sessions will tackle subjects including marriage and related questions.
The Oct 31 market notes show mixed cattle prices with good to prime steers around 525 to 565 in Chicago and declines in other categories. Wheat and pork futures are listed with various settlement figures, while lead and copper in New York show steadier quotes and little loan activity.
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