24 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
1
Attorney Haskell will respond to Oklahoma Governor’s request regarding Hearst’s accusation that Standard Oil offered a bribe. The case centers on political funding and potential improper influence.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 24 Gov Haskell issues open letter to Hearst defending his stance in the campaign. Hearst claims Haskell sought to influence attorney general Monett over Standard Oil suits. Haskell asks for proof before editors and declines arbitration. Also noted Ind party nominee Thomas L Hisgen arrives in Guthrie for campaign tour.
A guidance piece on prudent finances highlights wise spending and careful saving. It urges readers to invest small amounts to achieve larger long term gains through disciplined budgeting and smart choices.
Hearst is expected to deliver the keynote at the Independence party state convention in New York, with letters on the Haskell controversy to be presented. He may shift focus from a national tour to a vigorous state campaign, following last year’s 120000 court of appeals vote result. Also, A O Brown and Lewis Ginter of the Brown & Co stock firm were expelled from the New York Stock Exchange today.
A severe typhoon tore across Philippine islands causing extensive damage and feared casualties. Officials warned of rising dangers as crews assessed wreckage and provided aid to affected communities.
A powerful Philippine typhoon swept Samar, northern Leyte, eastern Luzon, northern Panay, Masbate, and Romblon causing widespread damage and probable fatalities. Masbate reported all buildings razed except the postal office, while Romblon noted major property loss. Wires were down and details scarce.
Texas lawyers prepare to battle monsters in the high courts. R R’s and insurance companies face legal challenges as filings move forward.
Texas lawyers clash with railroad representatives before the Interstate Commerce Commission over rate cases. Efforts to levy taxes on insurance firms withdrawn from the state are noted as part of the broader taxation dispute.
The Texas railroad commission and shipping interests plan a strong fight at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in St Louis next Monday. Assistant Attorney General Pol has prepared the data and the commission cites statistics showing a ten percent rise in interstate freight rates as unjustified. Kennedy and Fielder have been active in Lubbock Amarillo and Roswell gathering locating parties with plans to begin work from Austin Texas.
Miss Ila Baker of Lake Arthur aged 21 died at St Marys hospital after a brief typhoid illness. Funeral from Allery parlors and burial in South Side cemetery. In Austin the commissioner of insurance urged the attorney general to collect about 200000 dollars owed by twenty one life insurance companies that withdrew from the Robertson law in 1907.
A brief note contrasts household hardware with tool hardware noting differences that set them apart in quality and usefulness. The passage implies a broader argument about expectations for durable goods and practical performance.
A local hardware store offers household tools and furnishings emphasized as handy convenient and durable. The ad notes price parity with competitors and appeals to frugal shoppers seeking quality supplies.
Carthage Missouri September 24 Two men died and thirty six were injured when an east bound St Louis and San Francisco passenger train left the track a mile north of Carthage. The engine and tender plunged into the river after overturning twice on a steep descent. Engineer Lew Blood and fireman Geeouse were drowned.
Denver reports the Coliseum, a city landmark and former prize fight arena, was destroyed by a morning fire of unknown origin. Nearby rooming houses housed inmates who escaped safely as flames engulfed the structure slated for demolition for a new post office.
A compact advertisement lists phones 65 and 44 for 215 North Main Parsons & Son Brokers offering legal and notary services expert accounting typewriting stenography and money to loan. It claims a wide city property market for sale rent or exchange and positions as the only labor agency in the Pecos Valley promising to provide or tell you anything you need to know.
Tobias F. Cazier sails for Lubbock Texas to study a contract with Edward Kennedy for grade work on the Altus Roswell and El Paso railroad He brings thirty teams and grading machinery ready to work If he accepts he will also bid on 35 miles of a new Roswell line east of town Employing local men Roswell stands to benefit from the new road
Money to loan on irrigated farm land. The new southern Panhandle route will connect with Frisco and Orient and cross the Denver between Childress and Rowe. Claimed to be the shortest route to St Louis from this area and a major time saver. A. A. Ririe departed for Albuquerque.
A store shotgun was lent to a stranger who fled with it. The clerk recovered the weapon after a bold move, while a concurrent note mentions a new birth and nearby farm items. Market listings for Kansas City cattle hogs and wool follow, with prices and quantities.
Samuel Gompers testifies that labor leaders have been followed by detectives hired by James W. Van Cleave. An emissary named Brodenburg allegedly offered a bribe in New York to drop the case and reveal Federation secrets. National politics figure in the proceedings.
Mrs. W. L. Fluker aged about thirty and her infant, just born, died at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon at their home 25 miles north of Roswell near the Pecos River. She was sister in law of John N. West. Burial was held this morning in a nearby burying ground.
Eye ear nose and throat service offered by Dr Presley with glasses fittings available. Contact by phone 130.
George M. Slaughter reported that W A Sansom manager of the Fort Worth Live Stock Commission Co. died at four o clock yesterday afternoon. Sansom was well known in Roswell and aided locals during a past convention, and his loss will be deeply regretted.
Two plays In a Flower Garden and A Woman's No will be staged at the Christian Church tonight. Mrs Clifford New who was operated on for appendicitis is recovering in St Mary's hospital and doing well. Frank Anderson drove up from Hagerman today.
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