Deaths In A Week Following Den Ver Rear End Crash
A rear end collision near Denver last night resulted in multiple deaths counted this week. Police are investigating the highway incident as authorities release sparse details.
05 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1905
Page
1
A rear end collision near Denver last night resulted in multiple deaths counted this week. Police are investigating the highway incident as authorities release sparse details.
A Lake Superior collision near Brush Colorado killed three and left seven or eight injured as a passenger train rear end collided with a freight, with Rainbow car wrecked and several passengers hurt. Separately, eleven crew members died when the steel steamer Seyona wrecked on a sand island in a northeast gale, while twenty two on board reached shore after a night afloat. Survivors endured great hardship before rescue.
A fire in Havre Montana last night destroyed the restaurant where it started and the adjacent Paul Hotel along with several other buildings. Officials estimate losses may reach 150000 dollars. The blaze is believed to be the work of an incendiary aimed at total destruction. The rest of the town reports other notes including farm product exhibits, school openings, and an upcoming Old Settler picnic excursion.
Dissent grows in Japan over concessions to Russia in a proposed peace treaty with fears of revolution across the empire. Reports claim movement already surfaces in Tokyo as cables go dark and Manchuria trade prospects surface alongside fears over Korea-style colonization spreading to Manchuria.
New York Sept 5 Robert Bacon has been selected by President Roosevelt to become assistant secretary of state. He began his business career shortly after graduating from Harvard College in 1880 in the class with President Roosevelt.
A newcomer to the city joined Rollins, Morse & Co. and was later named a director. In 1889 J Pierpont Morgan brought him to his firm where he handled delicate high finance and railroad matters with J P Morgan & Co. He left in 1903 due to ill health.
In Butte Montana at three this morning a mob of over 100 stormed the jail to lynch James F Barnes who had killed Patrick Hanley after a minor argument. Deputies with rifles held the corridors while deputies sought dynamite men. Barnes, from Chico California, has prior prison time for a shooting in Chico. Hanley was a popular local miner.
Territory of New Mexico District Court of Chaves County grants notice of a partition suit filed by Joseph D. Lea against Robert E. Lea and Frank A. Lea. Defendants must appear by October 30, 1905, or judgment by default will be entered. Attorney F Williams of Roswell represents the plaintiff.
All contract and noncontract tomato suppliers are asked to call at the Roswell Canning Factory to arrange delivery with Superintendent Mr. Frank Rheinholt. Truck growers with tomatoes for sale should also contact Mr. Rheinbolt regarding sales. 59tf.
Four real estate transfers were filed in Roswell Monday. Felix Duckworth and wife sold to Dora A. Ratliff for 1200 dollars, Lot 7 Block 12 West Side addition. Herman J. Nock and wife transferred a one half interest in the SW quarter of Section 12 Township 10 South Range 23 East totaling 160 acres to Fred Nock for one dollar and other valuable consideration. Pecos Valley Lumber Co sold to W C Reid for 125 dollars, Lot 10 Block 9 West Side addition. Pearl Evans sold to S S Redfield for 3800 dollars, one half of the NE quarter of Section 29 Township 11 South Range 24 East comprising 80 acres.
The Old Settlers' Committee plans a 9 30 a m Roswell departure on September 7 for South Spring. The return will be in the afternoon after the reunion. No charges. Only one coach for ladies available. sufficient box cars will be provided for all participants.
Rev Robert MacArthur, back from a lecture tour, defended John D Rockefeller and denounced Wisconsin Governor La Follette for criticizing him. He praised W J Bryan as the leading platform figure, and called Bryans lecture The Prince of Peace one of the greatest. MacArthur also praised Folk as a patriot with noble ideals.
Earlier rainfall drenched Roswell last night and intensified near Xehao Reservoir where the heavy downpour overwhelmed the waterfall and halted nearby machinery this morning.
200 tons of kaffir corn maize and cane and 1 000 bushels corn offered for sale in the field or for delivery or for feed to stock. Apply to Gayle Talbot Artesia New Mexico 3016 Avenue NY Mrs G F Gomillion and children of Lockhart Texas, visiting A L Means and family, left this morning for Fort Cobb Oklahoma Territory to visit friends.
I M Miller and W W Anderson departed this morning for Amarillo and Allenreed Texas for business and will return by week’s end.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian church will hold an ice cream social this evening at the home of Mrs. J. E. Carper on Military Heights. All are welcome. 50ti
J. M. Holmes of Purcell Oklahoma Territory left for home after twelve days in the region prospecting. He filed on a land claim near Elida, signaling activity in the area.
Roswell public schools opened for a nine month term as children, many with new teachers and seatmates, headed to classes this morning. Superintendent Thompson noted attendance appeared full and will publish exact figures in tomorrow's paper. Early work focused on class placement and initial instruction as the term begins in earnest.
W. H. Cosgrove, long time Pecos Valley pioneer who moved to Silver City three years ago, is expected to attend the Old Settler's picnic.
J. W. Carson and daughter Miss Corinne depart for Fort Worth following a two week stay with J. M. Carson. They are accompanied home by J. W. Carson's young niece Willie Mae who will visit Fort Worth.
London reports Marshall Field and Mrs. Arthur Caton of Chicago were wed at noon at St. Margarets church Westminster. Canon Hensley officiated before a small private gathering including relatives and the American ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. Field was supported by his son Marshall Field Jr. and the bride by Augustus Eddy.
P. W. Dent, located at Artesia, arrived this morning to accept a position in the office of W. W. Gatewood. He is an expert stenographer and a rising young attorney.
L. F. Rhodes, who has spent ten days prospecting and filed on land near Elida, departed this morning for his home in the Chickasaw Nation.
R H Wilson left this morning for his Mill Creek, Indian Territory home after filing a claim near Elida.
Theodore Burr and C W Halili Burton drove up from Dexter yesterday for a brief business visit.
A London dispatch to the New York Herald, dated Sept 5, reports from Tientsin that Russia’s concessions provoke fears of a Japanese revolution. The item notes tensions and possible upheaval amid shifting regional dynamics.
Rev. A Foltz arrived from the north with an exhibit car for Pecos Valley products. After stocking the car he will begin a lecture tour across several states and demonstrate a picture machine to show how the Valley appears.
Fruit jars and jelly glasses priced at 35 and 30 cents per dozen. School books and tablets offered, will pay top cash for household and kitchen furniture. For sale or buy contact Workover Second Hand Store at 109 Main Street.
C H McLenathen of Carlsbad returned home from a business trip. School district No 10 to start September 11 in north and south ends. WANTED general house work by woman with two years old child. Apply 308 N Pecos. Goods cheap for cash at E B Stones Corner Grocery at 5th and Mo ave. Dr Presley cures catarrh by removing the cause. W B Allen of Fort Worth arrived in the city for a few days stay and to attend to business.
The article notes Dr. Presley specializes in fitting glasses for difficult eye cases. It mentions Catholic Sisters traveling to run a girls academy at Carls after passing through Roswell last night. W T Freeland of Angleton Texas, who had been visiting, left for Artesia to continue his sightseeing.
L Hughes arrived in Amarillo yesterday for a business visit, traveling from his home in Ama rillo to discuss ongoing affairs and set meetings with local contacts.
Dr. T. E. Presley is highlighted for his specialty in treating catarrh, presenting his practice and approaches as a notable local medical option.
Mrs Dora Ratliff returned to her Artesia home last night after spending several days in town on business.
Local Roswell New Mexico report records maximum 81 minimum 63 and mean 72 degrees. Precipitation 0.52 inches. Winds southeast at 7 miles. Weather cloudy. Forecast for Roswell and vicinity predicts partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with local showers and warmer Wednesday.
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