Dock Collapse Drowns Fifteen Excursionists Near Buffalo
Excursionists returning from Eagle Park were drowned when a dock collapsed. The incident occurred as they prepared to resume travel to Buffalo, with authorities counting fifteen fatalities.
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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
2
Excursionists returning from Eagle Park were drowned when a dock collapsed. The incident occurred as they prepared to resume travel to Buffalo, with authorities counting fifteen fatalities.
A crowd of 50 persons near 30 to 100 on the dock of the steamers Henry Koerber and others at Ingle Park, Inland Ningat Hives, collapsed a dock under weight. Eight bodies recovered and six identified by midnight. The outing, under the auspices of Court Athl Lodge, aimed to benefit a sick brother. The crowd included 50 to 100 aboard. many fell into the river as the dock gave way. The steamer and dock were crowded, and a frantic scramble followed as rescuers worked to recover bodies and identify victims.
Large dividends totaling 1 500 000 will be distributed to holders of Colorado corporations and depositors next month. Major payouts include Mountain Star Telephone Telegraph 335 000 and Great Western Star 261 230 with 236 850 to preferred stock. Denver Northwestern Hallway 1 , Colorado Fuel Power 59 000 and Denver Union Water 387 006 interest due on bonds July 1.
The natural gas supply in the southwest field has fallen sharply prompting BL Toneph to discontinue operations. The cutback affects regional gas delivery with officials noting ongoing supply instability and potential service interruptions. Local authorities urge conservation while investigations continue.
A Cuban detachment under Captain Peralta engaged Ivonet's band near Mayars. Five enemies were killed and a number captured, with the guard taking horses and muskets. The report notes rural guarda actions and a tactical success against the band.
Brief round up of global updates from various agencies. highlights include political developments, economic indicators, and notable events. Entities from multiple regions are referenced, with emphasis on timely reporting and concise summaries.
A digest of recent incidents includes a drowning of a nine year old near Delta Idaho, a bearable river flood threat at Needles with Colorado River changes, a deadly clash near Sherman Texas, a wave of political and labor news from Washington to Kentucky, and War era notes on strikes, costs, and public works. also weather, avalanches of gold dust shipments, and a high profile court case in New York involving Thaw.
The bout between Ad Wolgtot and Abe Aneth, slated for August at 138 pounds, drew scrutiny from promoter Jeek Curley who faced criticism over ring dimensions and event setup. Reports claim Winters of Halon and Alaminga, Colorado, battled through fifteen rounds, with Puebla boy Dominant, while Jon Mookwe and others eyed the Las Verue fight in New Mexico.
A disputed dispatch claims July hee backed a top settlement with Turkey and notes peace terms could be arranged quickly if Turkey agrees. In Mexico near Tepe, federal forces at Manta Maria del Oro defeated rebels, capturing arms and prisoners after a late January engagement.
An Albuquerque telegraph item reports a man named Webb of Colorado Springs being arrested on a bigamy charge. The chief of police Bueno in Colorado City is involved, with confusion over identity as investigators pursue the suspect under several names.
Fragment notes a contested attempt to establish a hatchery station in New Mexico with political opposition. Mentions Senator T. Catron of Santa Fe, local officials, and mayoral resistance linked to governance questions and public order during a 19th century period.
Governor W G McDonald may halt staging of the Fiyon Johanon championship or a fight at Saint Venus on July 4. He indicated he would use police power to prevent the event if possible. Promoters face potential legal obstacles and costs including railroad and hotel bills, camp expenses, and office rent.
The governor objects to a salary bill for 26 counties delaying pay for county officers and district attorneys until next January. He argues the measures are discriminatory and excessive, preferring a six month continuation of current salaries. Other bills discussed include a death penalty plan, land arson law, and state building funding. A boxing card in a local arena drew attention with Stan Yoakum and Sonia Newman drawing in a 20 round bout.
Silver City hosts Fourth of July celebrations with over 1200 dollars in prizes and a baseball tournament. Local road projects advance, linking Silver City to Lordsburg via Oak Grove and Gold Hill, with three thousand dollars allocated for construction and improvement efforts. Government staff changes include appointing Frank Lopes as coal oil inspector and Gearm W. Arujo as chief clerk. A flying machine project near Glenwood aims for a July test flight, while a mysterious meteor fragment is found near Vaughn. John Kier faces legal action for inciting violence in Clavie.
A fragmentary piece riffs on anticipation and luck with garbled names and odd images. It mentions an opera hat, a character named Solomon, and a remark about offering a reward for a college that does not need money, all in a disjointed, dreamlike seize of phrases.
A brief, garbled OCR note questions why a ten year service person left, suggesting a pardon by the governor. The fragment mentions pardon and inquiry into resignation, with unclear names or dates.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a Jackson dinner with an orange grower, featuring garbled dialogue about ignorance and industry. Quoted phrases appear distorted, making meaning unclear, but hints at a political figure named Dunent A Pletehor and a critique of orange farming ignorance.
A dispute arises as a butcher attempts to raise prices while a customer claims Schmidt's offers twenty cents. The shopkeeper insists on selling at a higher rate, citing low stock, and the customer counters with Schmidt's lower price.
A dull action unfolds as land workers and a nearby party of volunteers watch a land dispute near a river. A stray bullet strikes a slowman, who falls and calls for help while the farmer signals the onlookers and questions the progress of the gathering. London Times copy.
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