Red Bluff Reservoir Bill Passes Senate Amid Amendments
The Red Bluff Bill to allocate 2,000,000 for a reservoir dam advances after Senate approval with an amendment protecting New Mexico water rights. Hudspeth Sheppard Gray Burges praised for steering, with House concurrence and presidential signature anticipated. Gray of Fort Stockton cited for pivotal support amid personal sacrifices.
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Senate
House
Red Bluff
Jones
New Mexico
Hudspeth
Sheppard
Gray
Burges
Hudspeth Pushes Red Bluff Bill to President Coolidge
Hudspeth navigated House differences on the Red Bluff Bill and sent it to President Coolidge for signature. The sole change was extending repayment from 40 to 20 years. Cranton of Michigan pledged appropriation, signaling a strong party victory despite an opposition report from Secretary Work.
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Hudspeth
Red Bluff
Michigan
Interior Department
Congress
Coolidge
Republican Party
Pecos Ball Club Suffers Double Loss in Sunday Games
A warm Sunday in Pecos sees the Pecos Ball Club drop two games to Fort Stockton and Loving, 7 to 4 and 10 to 9. Knight sprains his ankle sliding into second in the fourth inning and the team suffers from errors and poor decision making as fans vent frustration at a lackluster effort. Battery changes and misplayed outs help seal the defeats as Pecos struggles with coaching and execution.
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Pecos Ball Club
Fort Stockton
Knight
Arch Bell Wedding Surprise in Pecos
Mr and Mrs Arch Bell arrived in Pecos early in the week to make their home. It was a surprise to their many friends to learn of their wedding last week. We extend sincere felicitations and congratulations.
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Arch Bell
Pecos
Lockhart-Allen Spuds in Natural Gas Power
In Loving County near the Wheat Well, the Lockhart No 1 location uses natural gas for power, promising gas for Pecos and Barstow. The Wheat Well outputs about ten barrels daily and fuels future wells. Other wells like Humble Kloh No 1 and World Well near Orla advance, while Deep Rock runs casing and Humble McCutcheon drills face delays.
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Lockhart-Allen
Lockhart
Allen No. 1
Loving County
Pecos
Barstow
Culberson County
Humble McCutcheon
McCutcheon
Eady
Firemen-Legion Frolic Knocks Em For a Row
A local home talent show drew a decent crowd Friday night with laughs and applause. The cast displayed talent and nerves, while the audience enjoyed parodies and local color in the hit “That Certain Party In Mina.” No injuries occurred and post show festivities followed at the Mint.
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Legion
Mina
Pecos Diamond Set For Midland Sunday Showdown
Pecos Pounders prepare for a Sunday game against Midland with a return to infield strength led by Dean and Caroline, plus two college players Mae Kyle and Suit case Camp. Pitching remains solid with Knight nearly recovered and Doty fully rested. Hicks, Caroline, and a lively lineup promise an engaging 30 minute to two hour ball game.
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Pecos
Dean
Caroline
Shotgun Knight
Doty
Midland
Mae Kyle
Texas Aggie
Red Sox
Pecos Pounders
Hicks
Water Main Extension Starts in Pecos District
Excavation for a six inch water main extension began at the corner near C. C. Colwell’s home, with plans to serve the entire residence area in three units. The project, overseen by Bob Moorhead’s crew of about twenty, moves two blocks daily as pipe and fittings arrive. M. E. Neiderkorn is credited for advancing the plan and securing company support.
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C. C. Colwell
Fifth Street
Telephone Company
Baptist Church
Cherry
Texas-Louisiana Power Co
Oglesby
Pecos
Bob Moorhead
M. E. Neiderkorn
Hot Weather Lifts Farmers Hope For Bumper Crop
Heat climbs above ninety for the year and lifts spirits despite spring rains. If trend holds, farmers anticipate a bumper crop, fat cattle gains, and a substantial, profitable market, urging prompt action now.
Kiser Catches Car Thieves With Illinois Car
Sheriff E B Kiser reports catching three men accused of robbing a new Chrysler sport roadster from Evanston Illinois. Suspects Jack Conard Homer Ingles and Guyon Stephens were arrested in town. one identified as a Fort Des Moines deserter John C Entrintinger. They were taken to El Paso charged under the Dyer Act awaiting Federal Court trial. Also, a crashed ranger was returned to Denison Texas by its Chief of Police.
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E. B. Kiser
Evanston
Illinois
Jack Conard
Homer Ingles
Guyon Stephens
Fort Des Moines
John C
el Paso
Cattle Shipments From Ector County Reported
G H Cowden and Sons sold one car of steers to W D Mason of Mexico Missouri and two cars to J E Neelley for the Fort Worth market. The cattle were shipped as fat stock via T P. Saturday departures noted from Ector County.
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Ector County
G. H. Cowden and Sons
W. D. Mason
Mexico
Missouri
T. P
J. E. Neelley
Fort Worth
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C. B. Hudspeth
Chamber of Commerce
Shepperd
Findspeth
Shepper
Claude
United States
Texas
State of Texas
Thorugh
Grandfalls
Pecos Valley
R. H. Gray
Washington, D. C
Bill
Gauntlet
A. B. Chapin
Miss Management
Biggs
Stine
Sunshine
Humble Kloh Drilling
Kloh No. 1
Delaware
Orla
Schooler
Office of Plant
Kiser
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