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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
1
Dramatic report details a fatal incident at Dexter where a man named Noble is killed after being dragged. Police investigate the case as a deadly accident with no immediate signs of foul play. Local authorities urge caution as the community processes the tragedy.
James Noble about 37 died hours after a wagon accident that crushed his abdomen near Roswell. He previously lived in Roswell and leaves a wife and three young daughters. The report notes involvement with the Carlsbad dam project and mentions accompanying engineers. Also included are funeral and fraternal society resolutions mourning Venera Daniels of Apple Grove Woodmen Circle Roswell.
In Jannibal Missouri on September 1 Charles Christian eleven son of Christian was roasted alive by another boy named Tate who dashed gasoline on his clothes and set a red match alight. Several neighbors rushed to rescue and saved Christian's back but he is expected to die. The motive appears to be a quarrel between boys.
Attle Washington September 1 Adam More and John Dallas, alleged to be in a gang from Louisiana, have been arrested for the murder of Phillip Ross and the burning of a Kerrystone saloon to hide the crime. A deputy sheriff says a partial confession was obtained and a letter from the murdered man was found with Dallas, who denies ever being in Kerrystone.
Officials of the U. S. Reclamation Service inspect the Honda reservoir project. B M Hall of Carlsbad W H Saunders of Los Angeles Calif Morris Bien of Washington DC and W M Reed of Roswell supervise the project and traveled from Carlsbad this morning.
The six months old child of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Dungan of Roswell’s north part died Thursday morning and was buried Thursday evening in South Side Cemetery.
Authorities announce that girls will be secured for Roswell soon. Limited readable text mentions plans and timelines, with emphasis on swift action and local involvement. Further details are not available in the fragment.
Educational Committee of the Roswell Commercial Club moves to establish a girls college or female seminary, aiming to raise about 20000 dollars by matching half the funds sought from a principal donor. Meetings set to search for a first class leader and start the school, modeled after the Military Institute for boys.
Wanted an honest energetic boy about 16 who is not attending school. Apply to Record Office. Also advertised a five room new cottage for sale at 1750 dollars, available for 1450 dollars with 150 dollar down and easy payment balance. See R H McCune at 121 N Main St. 5016.
A new four room cottage with bathroom, two blocks from First National Bank building. Priced at $1,600 with $400 cash down and the balance on easy payments. Contact R. H. McCune in Roswell. Building material available from Kemp Lumber Co. East Fourth St. for builders.
County commissioners met yesterday and approved the county assessor s tax rolls. The session was brief with routine business. Local residents reported travel from Artesia, Baird Texas, Douglas Arizona Territory, and Amarillo, while awaiting possible business and visits from several individuals including Dr J A Farnsworth and Mr Booth of Pecos Valley and Northeastern railroad.
The Eclipse Stock Company presented Ten Nights in a Bar Room drawing crowds again, with a strong cast and well staged acts. The program featured added specialties and a lively evening of entertainment, with more acts promised for tonight including Will of.
The Asbury Park New Jersey baby parade, the carnival week highlight, was held today with participants from local families.
Mrs Haynes entertained at a one o clock dinner today. Details of the party will be provided tomorrow by the hostess or her family, outlining guests and aims of the gathering.
Mrs. J. A. Foreman and her daughter Miss Ella Foreman depart this morning for Ramona Indian Territory to visit and are to be joined by Mrs. Foreman's son, currently studying in Lebanon Tennessee. Mr. Foreman will travel in about ten days to join the party.
E. J. Bates arrived last night from Tucumcari where he has been on his ranch for six weeks. He reports everything in good condition on the ranch.
H. F. Jacoby departed this morning for Denver Colorado to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. He is listed as a veteran and a Son of Veterans, a distinction not widely held.
G. F. Holmes, who has stayed seven weeks visiting his daughter Mrs. J. B. Frickey, left this morning for his home in Augusta Kansas.
Will Thompson of the Record's job department and assistant line type operator left last night for Lakewood. He will visit friends until Monday and take a brief vacation.
R T Allison and his daughter Miss Hila traveled to Lake Arthur on a brief business trip and returned this morning.
J D Russell left last night for El Paso on a prospecting trip of indefinite length. He may decide to go west from there.
A. A. Keen of Albuquerque, who has stayed in the area for a week, departed last night for Carlsbad.
Mrs. B. O. White departed this morning for her husband's ranch above Campbell to stay there a few days.
J Bartholomew J H Kingston and A Bracken arrived from Lake Arthur for a brief visit to the area noting the pleasant weather and local sights during their stay.
Forces continue fighting as negotiations proceed with a tentative ceasefire in place. Key diplomats from multiple nations remain on standby as deadlines loom for a formal agreement.
Japanese and Russian envoys meet in Portsmouth as talks proceed toward a peace treaty. Armistice conditions to take effect with signing, with officials aiming to complete the treaty by Sunday. Both nations expect public unpopularity, especially in Japan, as officials plan a quiet, unostentatious ceremony.
Special officers in Chicago formed a strike breakers union amid the printers strike. They met and fixed a wage scale not less than five dollars daily, six dollars if possible, with Chas. R. Turk elected president. A second item begins noting a sheet metal workers strike in New York.
About 2,300 members attended the meeting in this district and the strike was almost unanimous. It will affect 20 buildings under construction and roughly 300 shops employing the metal workers. The men demand a fifty cent daily wage increase. current pay is four dollars per day.
The rehearsal for the upcoming oratorio concert was satisfactory and encouraging. With full attendance at remaining rehearsals tonight and next week, a fine performance is assured. The chorus has about 50 members, with difficult parts handled by top groups. Roswell boasts strong vocal and instrumental solos, duets, and quartets, to be shown next Thursday night.
Washington reports four yellow fever cases in Pensacola Florida prompting a quarantine and shutdown of navy yard work as approved by the navy department. New Orleans meanwhile logs 19 new cases since Thursday, total 1,920 with 278 deaths to date.
The Alamo serves top meals in town as patrons flock in. Several travelers including Mrs. W. Gamill, Mrs. C. S8urd, L. Durham, and Mrs. S. J. Gee depart for visits in Colorado Springs, Estelline, Kenna, and more. Residents from Dexter, Artesia, Carlsbad, and Athens, Texas, arrive for visits or business. Showers are predicted tomorrow, though weeds reportedly do not need rain.
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