Big Juarez Suffered a Heavy Loss Last Night
A prominent event in Juarez, Mexico ended with a significant defeat last night, affecting local teams and fans. The exact scores and participants are not specified in the limited text.
01 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
1
A prominent event in Juarez, Mexico ended with a significant defeat last night, affecting local teams and fans. The exact scores and participants are not specified in the limited text.
Fire in Juarez caused about 130000 dollars in damage destroying half the business houses in the city. Paso fire department aided until water gave out as fire swept the area on September 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Slaughter entertained friends at a bowling party last night in their home. After bowling, guests went to Pecos Valley drug store for refreshments before returning to continue play into the night. Attending were J. O. Curtis and wife of Amarillo, and other local couples and guests.
Reports from Tokio and St. Petersburg detail a brutal series of clashes around Liao Yang as Kuropatkin's forces retreat toward fortified positions. Japanese assaults drive heavy Russian losses, with cross river crossings at the Taitse and renewed attacks on hills and ridges shaping a tense, prolonged engagement.
W H McClintock reports Roswell Artesia line plan moves forward with Artesia backers. If built it connects Roswell to Alamogordo Santa Fe Albuquerque Las Vegas Capitan Cloudcroft and mountain towns and to Dallas Fort Worth Houston Galveston and more in Texas. Engineering teams optimistic start in weeks with cheap construction once approved.
The Observer reports the Government Signal Station will operate from a Main Street stone house once occupied by the Clark family. Mr Wright, assigned to lead the station, plans to move in and bring the office to life soon. He aims to issue a daily printed report and a daily map.
Col A E Page reports Roswell should assemble a car load of fruit and farm products to appeal to the St. Louis Exposition. The commission would pay the car and expenses, with local effort and packing cost borne locally, aiming to boost Roswell's display and reduce advertising waste.
Chicago reports that President Donnelly’s strike order targets only independent packing plants in Chicago and St Louis. Union workers at these plants will not dress cattle handled by non-union labor. The survival of outside independent packers hinges on their ability to source stock without stock yards company help.
Reports from the Old Governor's Copper Mining Company indicate water at sixty feet depth in its well. The company foresees rapid development with water secured and substantial copper reserves, allowing machinery to begin and mines to become dividend paying soon.
Chicago reports cattle prices with beeves at 3.00 to 5.90 and sheep 10 cents lower. Texas fed steers 3.10 to 4.15, lambs 4.00 to 6.00. New York money on call easy with prime mercantile paper steady. Commodity quotes include Chicago wheat 1.06 to 1.09, corn 0.537 to 0.52, oats 0.324 to 0.3358, and various park rib and lard futures.
Advertises three room houses for rent in a good location plastered newly papered and painted rent is 15 dollars per month or 10 dollars per month if taken at once. Contact Record office for address or to call.
The body of W F Kirby, who died by self inflicted death in Roswell New Mexico, arrived in Blue Springs Missouri and was taken to his parents home. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church in the morning by Rev Payre and Rev Thomason, with all local businesses closing during the hour of the service.
The Coliseum Bowling Alleys open tonight with big match games planned and crowd turnout urged. G. O. Francisco, the western champion, is in the city to compete. All alleys are in excellent condition and Roswell residents are asked to support the new entertainment venue.
Edgar Calfee Oliver Nelson Cyrus Leland and T M Daniel of Daniel & Daniel are named. The event will be held tonight at the court house with all invited to attend. Daniel departs today for business trips to Ft Worth Dallas and Houston Texas.
Oscar Lyon departed this morning for Elida to conduct business. He was seen leaving town with plans to meet local contacts and handle scheduled affairs in the Elida area.
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