Explosion at Deming Filling Station Wrecks Plant
A massive air tank explosion at the Deming Filling Station seriously injures George A. Chester Sr. and wrecks the tank room. The tank, filled with air at 125 pounds, tore from its moorings, flew hundreds of feet, and crashed into the Coca Cola Bottling yard, destroying a Ford truck. Chester was treated and released. few others injured as debris caused extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
George A. Chester
Mr. Chester
big stern
Coca Cola Bottling company
Chester
Jende
8. D. Swope
Swope
Geming
Coes Cola
Sheriff’s Office Busts Linked to Clark Clothing Robbery
Sheriff Jack Smver and Deputy Davis reported major activity after returning Saturday from Me gilla Park with the Abrams ex, recovering near the park believed abandoned by thieves who robbed Clark Clothing Co. Tudze Rowe faces preliminary hearing Wednesday with Ray Loyal and Smig held on two thousand dollar bonds and Dim Willinaa under six hundred to link to the December 3 robbery. The case aims to tie other suspects to the local crime spree as authorities pursue charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smver
T. Z. Davis
Abrams
Megilla Park
tchieves
Clark Clothing Co
Duepwhy De has
Andrex’ Rodrigues
Tyrone
sigan
Tudze Rowe
Ray Loyal
Smig
dim Willinaa
Clack Co
Smyer
Rambo
sheriff's office
binless
Deming
Hunters Report Abundant Game at Lake Palomas
A.J. Tidmore and party spent time at Lake Palomas, noting plentiful ducks and geese in the distant marshes. The hunters expressed satisfaction with their outing and described the day as productive on the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LAKE PALOMAS
A.J. Tidmore
Oman
Vracy
tie lake
Gina, Hyer
Shaw Auction of Farm and Household Goods Near Deming
Auction bills describe the sale of Geo. B. Shaw's farm and household items located south of Deming. The auction takes place Tuesday February 8 and includes furniture, machinery, cattle, milch cows, and farm implements. Shaw retires from farming due to his wife’s invalid condition and her medical treatment in Dey ing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
belenzine
Geo. B. Shaw
Deming
Frank Taylor Detains Suspect at North Gold Avenue Store
Frank W. Taylor nabbed a man trying to break into the Cooperative Exchange store on North Gold Avenue last Sunday night. The suspect, identified as Will Armendrout, was fined $100 and sentenced to 00 days in the county jail at a Tuesday preliminary hearing before Judge Rozers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Exchange
Gold avenue
Frank W. Taylor
Frank
Will Armendrout
wile Rozers
Clark Takes Charge of California Flour Mills
John W. Clark, manager of Ivea flour mills, left Saturday to take charge of Flavo Flour mills in Santa Barbara Gal. His success here suggests he will make Santa Barbara mills a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLARK
CALIFORNIA
John W. Clack
Ivea
Flavo Flour
Santa Barbara
Fire department buys 1000 feet of hose in El Paso
J Smith, police officer of the Demin Fire department, with D E Hathaway and T E McCarthy, visited El Paso early this week and purchased 1000 feet of 2inch hose for the department. The acquisition leaves the fire department well equipped.
High SP Officials Pass Through Deming on Inspection Trip
A special Pacific car carrying Menara, T. T., Willame, William Wilson, Tuc son division, W. H. Whalen, and others passed through Deming on Thursday morning during an eastbound inspection trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HIGH SP
DEMING
Menara
T. T
Willame
William Wilson
Tucson
W. H. Whalen
Los Angeles
Pacific
Floral Gardens in Deming Opens Real Beauty Spot
Deming residents visit 112 King Street to see the Deming Floral Gardens showroom run by Mrs. R Burns. The shop features fresh garden flowers, potted plants, rose bushes, and other floral items with quick out-of-town delivery and a focus on freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
aust King street
Deming Floral Gardens
R Burns
Ali
Mars
Burns
Southern Pacific rate dispute reaches Interstate Commerce Commission
Vic Merios AG reports the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing a complaint from Mu Bana company over rail rates. The Santa Fe allegedly charged lower rates for similar shipments to nearby points, while Southern Pacific faced higher charges for long hauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavite
Cadiforn
Mu Bane company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Senator Fall Names Five New Mexico West Point Applicants
Senator Albert Fall named five New Mexico youths for West Point scholarships. The group includes two alternates and a fifth in instruction, with details listing Albuquerque and Chama residents among the named alternates and hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SENATOR FALL
NEW MEXICO
WEST POINT
Albert Fall
hell M
Miller
Vinton
Seligman
Hanover
secanternate
James Woodworth
Albuquerque
Brat
Roy DL. Wright
Chama
Aprold Hurd
Roswell
David ©. Hemsell
Greenville
Texas
way department
Forrest Fielder Appointed Executor for Jones Ranch
District Attorney Forrest Fielder took over a five year contract to operate as executor for the estate of Doge Jones at the Fort Cummings ranch. Ed Pride purchased the Jones ranch in September 1916, but Fielder was chosen to manage the property as Pride enters the Mexican cattle business. He has faced tension with ranch foreman T. H. Farmer and arranged winter stock feeding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Fielder
Doge” Jones
Fort Cummings
Ed Pride
Booze Car Sold at Silver City by U S Marshal Hudspeth
Under a U S district court order in Santa Fe a Ford touring car owned by Rumaldo Chaves was auctioned Saturday by U S Marshal A M Hudspeth. Deputy Robert Lane of Deming conducted the sale in Silver City under the national prohibition act provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SILVER CITY
MUDSPETH
United States district court
Santa Fe
Rumaldo Chaves
United States
A. it
Proper Way to Get Mexican Passports
Readers seek guidance on Mexican entry documents. The article outlines steps: apply with two photos at the immigration inspector near Columbus, obtain a permanent pass, visit the Mexican consul for a visa, then get a military pass from the U S army intelligence officer. Upon return, stop at U S customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Leary
Mexico
Columbus
United States army
United States
U. S
Deming High Basketball Lights Up First Week
Deming High School opened with wins over Santa Rita last Friday at the Community House. The boys won easily in a 2 to 10 score and the girls, freshmen and sophomores, played strong though they trailed 1 to 0 at halftime. Tonight Deming faces Lordsburg at home starting at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming High School
Santa Rita
Deming rooters
Deming
Lordbury
Silver City Pastor Survives Near Collision Incident
Rev. T. A. Schofield Episcopal rector of Silver City escaped injury when his car overturned while driving toward Tyrone on Sunday. Occupants Miss Nellie Laughtin and Miss Lida May Scholl were thrown from the vehicle and shaken but unharmed. the party later returned to Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Schofield
Episcopal
Silver City
Tyrone
Achofield
Nellie Laughtin
Lida May Scholl
Large Liquor Seizure Reported for December in New Mexico
Federal agents seized 3,000 gallons of liquor valued at 30,000 dollars in December, led by Cage R. EF. Perkins head of state prohibition. Most of the seizure was whiskey with some patent medicine bottles also taken. This was the largest monthly liquor haul in New Mexico to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Cage
R. EF. Perkins
Nordhaus Store Adds Department and Plans Merchandising Trip
Nordhaus department store moves millinery to the lower floor and will install bargain counters with small articles on the former millinery space. Mr and Mrs Nordhaus will travel to New York soon to select spring and summer stock for the flagship store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordhaus department
Mrs. Nordhaus
New York
Luncheon Honors Mrs McMahan of Fairview Kansas
Mrs J C Watson hosted a dainty luncheon at her South Gold avenue home for Mrs F M McMahan of Fairview Kansas on Thursday. Eight covers were set. Mrs McMahan, mother of Mrs Clyde Earl Ely, receives extensive social attention during her Deming visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Watson
F. M. McMahan
Fairview
Kas
Watson
South Gold avenue
McMahan
Clyde Earl Ely
Deming
Notice to Taxpayers on 1920 First-Half Taxes Due
The treasurer announces taxes for the first half of 1920 are now due and will become delinquent on March 1 after which a penalty of one percent per month applies.
Silver City Priest Appointed Domestic Prelate
News from Rome confirms Reverend W. E. Wright of St. Mary Magdalen's Academy in Silver City has been named a domestic prelate by the pope. The honor recognizes his service and standing among Catholics in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wright
St. Mary Magdalen’s Academy
Silver City
Rome
Father Wright
Father weight
New Mexico Legislature Debates Bills and Salutes Ex-Servicemen
The New Mexico Legislature, in session since Tuesday, considers a cap on new bills after 30 days, funds for state institutions, a blue sky law, and two million dollars in bonds for education buildings. House passes a memorial urging Congress to back bills favored by ex service members, including training and an air department. Also noted are several bills on veterans benefits and public works alongside a lighthearted theatre notice for Don’t Ever Marry at the Majestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
new hills
New Mexico
levis
geverus
house
American Legion
congress
department of the air
Bureau of ‘ Insurance
United States
Hcass
BENSON
5-Cent Bread Returns to New York City
Bread prices spike as a New York bakery cuts to five cents again while nearby shops keep 14 cents. The returning loaf prompts rapid sales, with daily demand swelling as the FP patent surge drives higher typical prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW YORK CITY
New York
County Commissioners Set Meeting To Revisit Elections
County commissioners plan a meeting to canvass the reelection of the magistrate and constable with Judge C. C. Rogers and Kim Kealy noted as elected. A long list of farmers is referenced in relation to county agriculture. The matter was tabled until the next session scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Rogers
Kim Kealy
Aids for Eastern Europe Receive Major American Red Cross Support
The American Red Cross announced about 5 million dollars in resources for medical aid and welfare for children in Central and Eastern Europe. The move followed concerns that funds raised by the European Relief Council for relief were insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Rea Cross
Central
Eastern
European Relief Council
Europe
Baksivas
Bolin
amoshes
Vlas fey
Oil Prospects Continue At Angelus Well East Of Town
William Thompson of Angelus Oil Co arrives to supervise cementing of water in the Angelus well, depth 1800 feet. Rumors of oil and gas showings circulate though unconfirmed, officials optimistic about a producing well at the site. Virgin territory drilling suggests patience for a 2000 foot horizon, while artesian water levels rise during operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Thompson
Angelus Oil Co
Angelus
dite
Ye Call Special Session of Congress April 4th
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate mention of a special session of Congress set for April 4. References to figures like Fordney and Marcon appear garbled, with unclear context or clear associations to events or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Unclear street scene referenced in fragmented report
Fragmentary text describes a street scene in Columbus with people reacting to a new paper. Details are missing and key names, dates, and events are not interpretable from the readable portion.
Books 2 Being Audited in Lunn County
Audits of Lena Cor and Lunn County underway as a state review travels through the region. Work in the department has faced delays but is expected to be completed by Mr. Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LENA COR
What the Automotive Tourists Talk at O Leary Corner
Poem recounts an endurance trip from Denver to New Mexico in a newly built Andersen six cylinder car. The narrator describes rough roads, punctures, and fuel use, with humorous episodes including a prohibition officer search and a bank robbery chase during the ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’LEARY’S CORNER
Poam
Denver
Andersen
Rockhill
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Waponmionnil
Wagonmound
Albuquerche
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A. Chester
SHAW
URAVE FARM
FRANK TAYLOR
Vic Merios
ST THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
JONES RANCH
Lordsburg
NORD
Marshall Neilan
Majestic theatre
Saha
FLORIDA
Fordney
Marcon
al wall
denis hewl
Lax Vegan
Tonecarryhut
Anderson
sears
parmenges
ivo
manchos
hank
abou Liu
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!