Swope named state land commissioner in New Mexico
E B Swope mayor of Albuquerque and Democratic State chair was appointed by Governor Hannett to succeed Justiniano Baca as state land commissioner. Swope pledged to boost land revenues, laid out plans for routine, written decisions, and promised minimal favoritism. Continued on page two.
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Albuquerque
Democratic State Central Committee
Justiniano Baca
Santa Fe
E. B. Swope
Oday
A. T. Hannett
Elate Justiniano Baca
Morning Journal
Swope
Nce
Ndeavor
J. Sanchez Y Baca
Sanez Y Baca
Edward Sargent
Ainst
Leutenant Vernor
Mty
Vernor
Sanchez Y
da Chavez
G. Mirabal
Herman Aca
Chavez
Aca
Mirabal
Banta Fe
N. M
Ublic Lands
Fedal
Ind
Land Office
Rescue Efforts Focus As Floyd Collins Shaft Reveals Crevice
In Cave City Kentucky February 12 the rescue squad reports a possible crevice four feet below the bottom of the rescue shaft where a small man could enter. The effort continues with diamond drilling while doctors and Red Cross workers prepare for any emergency. A shaft wall section collapsed earlier but debris was cleared and a drill hole found open space. Rumors of a live sighting proved false, and officials rest with renewed hope and preparations as weather and cold winds test volunteers.
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Cave City
Associated Preas
Floyd Collins
Collins
William Hazlett
Red Cross
H. T. Carmichael
Weather forecast for Denver and regional areas
Denver and regional forecast for Friday and Saturday call for fair conditions in New Mexico and generally fair in Arizona with some unsettled northern parts and possible snow northeast. Local report shows yesterday's 6 p.m. readings with highs around 66 and lows near 22, calm to light winds from the southwest and clear skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
New Mexico
Arizona
Three Found Dead in N J Gas Poisoning Tragedy
In Assaie New Jersey on February 18, Louis Sandor and three children were found dead in bed by her husband upon returning from work. Gas escaped from kitchen and living room jets. Police say the deaths appear not to be accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assaie
N. J
Louis Sandor
California Storm Wrecks Railroads Bridges Landslides
Northern and central California endure a ferocious storm causing train wrecks, washed out railways, and widespread damage. One man killed in a Napa cellar collapse with two injured as floodwaters undermine foundations. Rail service slowly resumes on the Northwestern Pacific as towns from Eureka to Marin face flooding and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
United States Weater Bureau
John Watson
Aberdeen
Wash
St. Helena
Napa
R. S. White
C. D. Clark
White
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Eureka
South Bend
Novato
Here
C. A. Schenck
Republic of Germany
Island Mountain
Fureka
Humboldt County
Marin
Monte Rio
Camp Meeker
Terrific Mine Blast Causes German Disaster in Dortmund
A fire damp explosion at Stein mine in Dortmund last night triggers one of Germanys worst mining disasters. Death toll may reach about 230 as rescuers pull bodies to the surface amid crowds awaiting news. Notes on some bodies indicate miners died after being overcome by gases.
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Dortmund
Associated Press
Stein
Bread price rise sparks unrest in Switzerland
In Berne on February 12, rising bread prices from 57 to 63 centimes per kilogram have provoked widespread unrest. Numerous meetings of workmen were held nationwide to protest the price increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Coney T. Brown Honored in Santa Fe Memorial
Santa Fe February 12. The late Coney T. Brown of Socorro state senator mining pioneer and valued citizen was extolled by State Senator Renehan and Representative Carter at a joint memorial session. Speakers lauded his work for the School of Mines at Socorro and reclamation efforts noting his selfless service to New Mexico.
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Santa Fe
Coney T. Brown
Socorro
New Mexico
A. B. Renehan
A. H. Carter
Theodosius Meyer
House
Senate
David Reiter
Scottish Rite
Renehan
School of Mines
Brown
Chamita Rancher Dies In Car Crash Near Santa Fe
Enemecio Herrera, 28, unmarried rancher of Chamita New Mexico, was instantly killed when his automobile rolled over twice on the Santa Fe Alcade road near San Mabriel ranch three miles north of Santa Fe. Two other natives in the car were bruised and cut. The crash occurred when Herrera took his hands off the wheel to light a cigarette, leaving the car to hit a rut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Enemecio Herrera
Chamita
N. M
Santa Fe-Alcade
San Mabriel Ranch
Here
Herrera
Eye operation restores sight for elderly miner in New Mexico
Raton New Mexico February twelfth Dr T R Lyon chief of staff of the Miners hospital reports a successful operation on the eye of George Scott an indigent miner over seventy years old Scott had been nearly blind for years but can now read fine print The hospital staff a rotating group of Raton physicians serves the sick miners without pay a custom set by the former board continues today.
Senate rejects plan to consolidate New Mexico higher education
Santa Fe Feb 12 The senate votes 14 to 7 against the constitutional amendment to consolidate the state's higher educational institutions. Renehan votes with the minority. the measure, pushed by Governor Bennett and the State Taxpayers' Association, is deemed unlikely to progress this session. PropONENTS sought hearings. opposition notes possible child labor amendment discussions.
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Santa Fe
Senate
Renehan
Bannett
State Taxpayers’ Association
Bryant
Coe
Esquibel
Holt
MacDonald
Montaner
Dillon
Espinosa
Haight
Kfeld
Jagels
Iucero
Jeneson
Weseley
Young
Puryear
Rivera
Committee On Rules and Executive Communications
John B. McManus
Second Fire Victim Dies At St Josephs Hospital
The second victim of Wednesday morning’s apartment fire died Thursday night at 10 30 at St Josephs hospital Trinidad Carpenter aged unknown died from severe burns suffered when gasoline used to clean clothes exploded at their home 3092 West Tijeras avenue The mother Margaret Carpenter also died from burns Strong mortuary to receive the body Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Trinidad Carpenter
Margaret Carpenter
West
Tijeras Avenue
Alfred Ohrn Crowned National Ski Champion
Canton February 12. Alfred Ohrn of the Forest Preserve Ski club Chicago won the national ski championship with two jumps of 146 feet at the National Ski tournament in late today.
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Canton
Alfred Ohrn
Forest Preserve
Chicago
Ranchman Burns to Death in Nebraska Home Fire
Fred Schaefer a ranchman was killed when a fire of undetermined origin destroyed his home twelve miles north of Harrison Nebraska. He was alone in the house at the time and died in the blaze last night.
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Deatil Harrison
Neb
Fred Schaefer
Harrison
Not Dead Navajo Inouan Shot Near Cuba
Navajo Indian Juan Toledo was shot near Cuba then transported to Albuquerque in critical condition. Lacy Bird, a deputy constable, fired during a dispute over post cutting. Bird and officials planned to discuss the case with district attorney Sedillo.
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Juan Toledo
Cuba
Albuquerque
St. Joseph’'s Hospital
Lacy Bird
Toledo
Joe Montoya
Sandoval
Bird
Montoya
F. Stacher
Crown Point Indian Agency
A. A. Sedillo
Crown Point
William Jennings
McKinley County
Henry McDermott
Prohibition
Gallup
el Felon
Hogan
Justice of the Peace
S. A. Doty
Ed Blanchfield
Blanchfield
Charged With Selling Liquor Near Duke City
Informations filed in federal court charge Claude and Mabel Spears with selling booze at the Jones ranch near Albuquerque James Poore with selling it at Edna's cafe on West Central avenue and Monica Aranda alleged to have dispensed whisky Edward MecKelby and L W Glenn fined 250 each for prohibition violations. Court ordered destruction of booze belonging to Martin Buckhove Mrs J Cruz Julio Montano Miguel Mora F Urban Lincoln Chaves Charles Miller Clofes Trujillo and James D Gibbs all of Albuquerque.
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Santa Fe
Claude
Mabel Spears
Jones Ranch
Albuquerque
James Poore
Edna
West Central Avenue
Monica Aranda
Edward MecKelby
L. W. Glenn
Martin Buckhove
J. Cruz
Julio Montano
Miguel Mora
F. Urban
Lincoln Chaves
Charles Miller
Clofes Trujillo
James D. Gibbs
Hughes seeks to avoid entanglements in world affairs
Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes told the National Republican club at the Waldorf Astoria that the United States should avoid commitments and entanglements to follow reason and conscience. He urged peaceful, principled leadership, cautioned against demagogues, and praised American living standards and civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hughes
Secretary of States
National Republican Club
America
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Waldorf Astoria
Farm Legislation Holds Senate and House Ag Panels
Day in Washington notes Senate and House agricultural committees continuing work on farm policy. Senator Trammell asks for a gasoline price rise investigation. Brigadier General Mitchell denied disobedience in bombing tests before the House aircraft panel. Budget asks Congress for 25000 for a commerce oyster industry survey. A corrupt practices act is urged by the Senate campaign expenditures panel. Senate Interstate Commerce postpones ruling on William E Humphrey for the FTC. Warren nomination to AG meets resistance as administration seeks to block action. Howell Nebraska proposes nickel plate merger probe by Van Swearingen interests.
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Senate
House Agricultural Committees
Trammell
Florida
Mitchell
House Aircraft Committee
Commerce Department
Congress
Senate Campaign Expenditures
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
William E. Humephrey
Federal Trade Commission
Charles D. Warren
Howell
Nebraska
van Swearingen
Co-eds Told to Wear Modest Attire at Union College
Lincoln Nebraska February 12 co ed students at Union College College View were ordered by President W W Prescott to abandon short skirts low necked dresses rouge and lipstick and adopt modest clothing within four days. The rule specifies skirts no more than nine inches from the ground elbow length sleeves plain collars and rougeless faces. Prescott urged the model girl be inconspicuous in dress rather than noticed for clothing and said defiant students will be barred from classes.
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Lincoln, Neb
Union College
College View
Lincoln
W. W. Prescott
Prescott
Enactment of Corrupt Practices Act as Rider to Postal Pay
Washington report urges Congress to consider large political contributions from states influencing elections elsewhere. It backs enacting the Corrupt Practices Act as a rider to the postal pay and rate increase bill and adjusts expenditure limits by state population. The committee records receipts and expenditures of the three major national parties for the last campaign, with Republicans reporting $4,360,478 received and $4,276,409 spent, Democrats $821,057 received and $903,908 spent, and Progressives $221,837 received and $221,977 spent.
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Washington
Special Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Borah
Senate
Senate Post Office Committee
House
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Progressive
Independent National Committee
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Owope
Hannett
Tate
Floyd Collins M
Galifornia
Gellar
Germany
Floyd
Sand Cave
Kentucky
Herman
Russell
Jamie Collins
Andy Lee Collins
Kankakee, Ill
Andy
Renehan, Carter
Socorro County
Lady Bird
Duke City
Claude and
Jones Place
Mr. Hughes
New York City
Supreme Court
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