31 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1904
Page
1
El Paso news note promotes Stringfellow shop and Tannehill, urging buyers to inspect a broad heater selection before purchase. The brief highlights store offerings and local commerce.
An interview with L R Allen from Las Vegas reports strong support for George P Money in New Mexico politics. Allen predicts Money will win by a sizable margin, with broad appeal across classes and a solid railroad program backing his bid.
Hustle and cheers erupt as workers and onlookers gather at Riverside Stock Yards after reports of a significant oil strike. Local officials seek calm as crowds press for details and potential profits.
A oil strike at a river-side yards arouses frenzy as surveyors stake land. Many flock to the well, with six sections already claimed, and investors foresee rapid fortune from Beaumont style gushers. In Roswell politics, Alderman candidate Clarence Ullery is nominated amid strong support. city social life continues with a large club event and exhibition on local art.
Dispatches from Port Arthur Che Foo and Shanghai describe continued fierce fighting as Japanese troops push eastward and shell Russian positions on Sanshu and Rihlung hills. Heavy bombardment and fortification assault mark a third attempt to seize a commanding position with likely two more major assaults needed.
Mayor Hinkle reported a message from Hon. Geo. P. Money stating he will attend the rally tomorrow night and will speak with Mr. Simpson in Portales Wednesday night.
The Missouri Pacific train No 5 second section collided with the first at Tipton killing three and injuring seven. Among the dead are Mrs Bright Walker and Mrs Margaret Burke. injured include General Passenger Agent W J Black and his wife. Mr Black’s condition is favorable though Mrs Black is feverish and may lose a foot.
The article notes that a large gusher is possible and discusses the Riverside strike potentially matching or exceeding production levels in the Beaumont field, signaling a major oil prospect with significant implications for the region.
Roswell Wool & Hide Company advertises prompt delivery of winter coal with the Anthracite now available. Engineer William Wilson departed this morning for Riverside to conduct surveying. Hear Money, Simpson and Ellis at Court House tomorrow night.
Roswell Wool and Hide Co announces abundant anthracite coal while a Democratic rally is planned for tomorrow night at the Court House. Dr. C. E. Lukens leaves for the oil strike scene as preachers face the oil fever.
K. K. Scott and Edwin J. Carlin, two prominent young lawyers newly located in Roswell, were appointed by Judge Pope to defend William Geaton in the murder case of Henry Jones. Geaton is without funds to defend himself.
The Roswell Wool and Hide Company advertises abundant anthracite coal with contact by phone 30. A Democratic rally prompts the City Council to likely convene tomorrow at 2 PM. Lloyd Edwards’ body will be shipped to Quincy Illinois with his mother Mrs Edwards, as the deceased died shortly after a late arrival to receive climate benefits.
Mrs. J. M. Harry and daughter of Dallas left after a month in the city. They came with Mrs. M. A. Woodson who will winter here for her health.
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