Fragmentary Military Comment Fails to Echo Immediate Demand
In a partial wartime dispatch a northern army statement says the force is not needed at the moment. The brief remark centers on strategic posture with no further details or dates provided.
16 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1904
Page
1
In a partial wartime dispatch a northern army statement says the force is not needed at the moment. The brief remark centers on strategic posture with no further details or dates provided.
Japanese move toward Kuropatkin continues as stocks of men s suits press to a four twenty line, signaling a developing retail and war related supply tension.
Reports from Mukden and St Petersburg indicate Japanese forces mass along the Liao river valley while Port Arthur endures a siege with 24 000 Russian troops ill supplied and half rations. Advices note garrison readiness to surrender and ongoing Russian efforts to fortify passes as Oyama’s forces threaten from the east.
In Rome King Victor Emmanuel proclaims Humbert as Prince of Piedmont born last night. He grants amnesty to deserters and shortens prison terms for certain crimes to honor the infant heir. Socialists call general strike as Milan reels from clashes with police. government tightens controls.
Reports from Wellington name a dagger allegedly linked to the 1566 murder of David Rizzio. The 12 inch broken weapon bears inscriptions tied to Henry Stuart and Mary Queen of Scots. Meanwhile Philadelphia prepares dies for silver money of a new republic with planned 31.5 million coinage and a 42 to 1 ratio to U S dollars.
O. T. Sept 16 witnesses a large celebration in Enid for the elev nth anniversary of the Cherokee strip opening. Business paused and streets filled with visitors from nearby regions as a varied festival program entertained the day.
Russell charms Roswell society ladies as a feud erupts in Florida. The upcoming article aims to dispel false impressions about New Mexico society and reach thousands of eastern homes. She will also write for the Housekeeper at Minne.
Dispatches report the Altman-Duncan feud at Baxter flared into violence with two killed and several wounded. The situation was described as critical, with warnings that further bloodshed would occur unless troops arrive promptly. The piece notes rising unrest in Jacksonville and discusses postal inquiry antics and editorial distractions.
In the office of Col A E Page 4 Texas Block on Saturday evening the 17th at 7 30 for organizing for the present campaign. Full attendance is earnestly requested. Registered J M Hervey J Mo Reta Co W Defreest Committee on Organization.
Spectacular hurdle jumping and keen driving competitions highlighted the sixth annual Lenox Horse Show opening in Lenox Massachusetts. The event drew many prominent New York and Boston residents with Highland Farm in Lenox as the setting for the largest exhibition under the Lenox Horse Show Association.
Daily school attendance shows an increase over last year with today’s total around 541 across three buildings. Superintendent Stilwell notes many pupils will still enter before month end, likely pushing the rise above a hundred.
S W Meyer and daughter Mrs Wenger and C F Tressler of Pennsylvania left this morning for Peabody Kansas after spending several days in the Valley. They are members of the River Brethren branch of the Dunkard church and are impressed with the area. They may return to locate permanently and help others from their church relocate in the Valley.
Mexico observes its national independence day with nationwide celebrations in cities and towns, marking the Sept 16 anniversary as authorities and people participate in the customary ceremonies.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church invites all to a chicken pie dinner Saturday at noon and evening in the former Morrison restaurant building. In town today, Mr Day from Roseville Illinois is engaged to teach at Hagerman school and will start soon, likely elevating local education.
International Geographic congress delegates travel to St Louis paused at Niagara Falls today. The group includes Nigearai Babs and N Yee-Sept among participants touring the famed site before continuing to the Midwest venue.
Mrs Robert James Russell of Chicago arrives in Roswell New Mexico to write for The Earth rail road publication. She seeks interviews with local women and society leaders to portray social conditions, homes, and life in the Pecos Valley. A special Woman's Club meeting may welcome her and aid in gathering material for her story.
The Big Closing Out Sale at Forsyth & Company in Roswell draws immense crowds. The store offers genuine bargains at cost with nothing reserved and everything going to clear out as they hurry to quit.
Pueblo Colorado September 16 The United Mine Workers of District No 1 meet with President Mo yer of the Western Federation Miners to consider severing ties with the national United Mine Workers and joining the Western Federation The talks have been secret and the status is unclear.
Winfield Iowa September 16 The men believed to be Rock Island train robbers found on a nearby farm last Wednesday have eluded the pursuing posse.
A notice states Forsyth & Co will keep the store open nights until nine o'clock. A baby boy was born at eight this morning to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Harris on North Main. mother and child are doing well. W. E. Thompson of McMillan travels with land buyers and plans to visit the booming new town near McMillan after Illinois trip.
Cadet Lohman of the Military Institute last year returns this morning to his Las Cruces home. He serves in the cadet band and is described as a popular student.
Forsyth and Company will keep open each night until 9 o'clock to accommodate crowds during the Great Sale. A gold medal for oratory is lost and can be recovered at the Record office for a reward. A capable bookkeeper and clerk seeks city position with modest wages and strong references. Mukden report notes Japanese advancing from the east with a Russian force prepared to oppose them.
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