16 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1905
Page
1
A large public observance in Roswell marks Mexican Independence with bells, cannon salutes, and a daylong program. Prof J B Blea discusses history and unity amid class differences, followed by a barbecue, speeches, music, declamations, and a grand open air ball. Funds raised through a charity stand and a finale with baseball and field games.
Flooding and high water are spreading across the central and eastern United States, causing property damage and prompting evacuations in several communities. Officials warn residents to heed local advisories as waters rise and drainage systems strain under heavy rainfall.
In Avon Connecticut a boiler-factory blast and subsequent fire killed nine people and injured several more. Rescue crews continued searching amid hot ruins as authorities assessed $125000 in damage with multiple bodies recovered.
Secretary Taft arrived in Yokohama today and received visits from distinguished Japanese citizens along with a large turnout of local and foreign residents. The scene remained quiet as he was greeted by officials and residents.
Chicago September 16 The U S Attorneys Office has laid before the grand jury evidence of trafficking in citizenship papers One man was arrested on perjury charges in naturalization frauds and many true bills are expected to follow Information shows naturalization agents made it a business to secure papers for five to ten dollars each for immigrants As a spur to business foreigners were told they could secure higher wages if they became citizens
Two people die and about twenty are injured after an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train plows into a light engine that failed to clear the main track four miles west of Kimmel Indiana. Engineer Stephen Snyder and baggage master Frank Smoots are among the dead. many passengers suffer cuts from flying glass.
An 18 month old girl, daughter of Mr Duncan of Stone's Grocery, fell from a chair at a home on Second Street and Washington Avenue yesterday afternoon. She struck her head and shoulder, went into spasms, and the case was serious for a time. She is resting easy now with no bones broken.
A post office janitor nicknamed Laughing Joe sells his claim for 1963 dollars in cash. He requests to be addressed as Mr. Dixon rather than Laughing Joe, signaling a personal name change.
Judge Emmett Patton Walter Chi sum Robert Kellahin W.S. Costrove of Silver City and L Ballard traveled to Hagerman last night to attend a local Masonic celebration honoring Hagerman lolee.
Elza White sold Baldwin-Delaine bucks to C. C. Martin at 315 per head. Elza White bought 2000 yearling ewes from Al D. Garrett at 4 per head.
Miss Agnes Swanson arrived back this morning after a short stay in Carlsbad, where she visited for several days and returned in good health.
Des Moines reports the murder of Geo R Griswold state manager of Mutual Life Association Worcester Mass his body found in the Raccoon river with pockets emptied except a plain gold band ring. Robbery motive noted and identification via papers. He had been missing since Thursday after leaving for Omaha. The likely site was near Great Western depot with a blunt instrument used. A claim of a six hundred dollar demand precedes the act. A streetcar bomb is alleged. Three families in the building were injured.
County commissioners appoint delegates to the Territorial Good Roads Convention in Las Vegas on September 26 and 27. Named are Chas DeBremond G A Rishardson C C Tannehill E A Cahoon Geo M Slaughter J W Langford O R Tanner N J Fritz Jerry Carter C L Higday A E Page H J Hagerman C W DeFreest J S Lea Mark Howell Col J W Willson W S Prager B F Moon Jno W Poe U S Bateman W E Bowen.
Baseball action this afternoon features the Dexter team against the Roswell Mexicans on the Chihuahua diamond. Lineups are listed for both teams with player names such as Yount among the starters.
The H. B. Rollins syndicate earned about 1.4 million dollars selling 65,000 shares of Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Railroad stock at 160 to J P Morgan and Co. Morgan has taken over the majority interest in the road.
Odd Fellows from across the United States Canada and Mexico attend the eighty first annual Sovereign Grand Lodge in Philadelphia Pa. with an estimated fifty thousand members expected by Monday to be in the city for the convention.
Washington Sept 16 Nan Patterson the actress is to marry her former husband Leon G. Martin whom she divorced three years ago A license is issued and the ceremony will take place this afternoon The Martins will reside in New York where the former is hotel manager
A bomb exploded at the Ca Sino barber shop on Flushing avenue Brooklyn blowing in front doors and windows. Proprietor Liotta had received many threatening letters in the past week. One letter warned him.
Dispatches from Baku report troops regaining control while Tartars and Armenians remain unreconciled. Many stabbing affrays occur with little shooting. shops stay closed. Prince Lou is Napoleon, the new Caucasus governor general, confirms growing unrest after the massacre of Armenian villagers at Mirkend.
L G Williams, a city photographer, died last night at his home after about four weeks with typhoid fever. He was 25, born in Australia, and came to the United States years ago. He and his wife moved from Denver about a year ago. Burial will be in South Side cemetery after funeral planned for Monday. He leaves no children. His wife's father is due to arrive from Denver tomorrow.
Kansas City market reports show cattle receipts around 1500 with steady tone. Natives and southern steers range from 2.26 to 6.00, cows and heifers 1.65 to 2.80, stockers to 4.25, bulls 2.00 to 3.25, calves 2.00 to 6.25. western doe 3.00 to 4.05, western cows 1.75 to 3.25. Sheep receipts about 1000 with muttons 4.25 to 5.25, lambs 5.26 to 7.00, range wethers 4.40 to 5.25, fed ewes 3.75 to 4.80.
Country Club directors are urged to gather at the Commercial Club rooms Monday evening at eight o clock. President W E Wiseley signs the call for the meeting.
The remains of Ernest J. King, a Roswell youth killed at Butte Montana by a fall from a trestle, are due this afternoon. Funeral time not set but likely tomorrow afternoon from the Baptist church. Interment will be in South Side Cemetery.
A cryptic note from 309 Main A mentions Cornucopia Ice Cream Sandwiches and a call to see someone identified as K. Mott. The fragment hints at local chatter or a meet up but offers few details beyond the location and contact phrase.
For sale oil barrels at 75 cents each offered by Pecos Valley Lumber Co. A note directs readers to page 3 for bargains and invites consultation if nothing fits. J. T. Carlton, Room 12 Oklahoma Block, offers to tailor options not listed.
Swell crowds enjoy smooth riding as gentle horses perform well at Stockard and Deens. Mrs Harry Walters is rapidly recovering from a recent severe illness.
Local Roswell weather report shows maximum 94, minimum 64, mean 79 with no measurable precipitation. Winds from the south at 3 miles per hour. Cloudy conditions today with a forecast of fair weather tonight and Sunday. temperatures steady.
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