Antlboss Democratic Ticket Appeals for Unity in Chaves County
A Chaves County political notice urges Democrats to end factionalism and restore party strength by supporting a unified county central committee. It lists precinct delegates and members for Roswell and surrounding areas, detailing names for Democratic County Convention delegates and central committee seats.
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George L. Wyllys
Roswell
Democratic County Central Committee
Henry D. Johnson
E.G. Minton
Dan H. Wimot
J. BE. Zunwalt
East Grand Plains
I. EL R. Duvall
C. M. Hester
Albert Hudson
Dexter
C. N. Moore
Roger Durand
M. . Elford
James Forstad
Flord Miekienz
Hagerman
T. West
W. A. Losey
RE. S. West
Jim Williamson
Lake Arthur
M. W. Evans
FL H. Donahue
LC. Jackson
Lower Penasco
J. B. Bonham
Austin Reeves
Cap Rock
Er. E. James
Steve Crosby
Cedar Canyon
J. F. Sturman
O. H. Hewatt
Elkins
Democratic County Cental Committee
A. B. Miller
J. H. Dooley
Carrizozo Baseball Fans Back Team for Season
Carrizozo supporters rally behind the local ball club as indications point to a strong, fast Windy City era in state play. Funds have been raised to aid the squad, with new players joining including Loeb in a Carrizozo uniform. Management seeks an early game with Roswell.
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Carrizozo
Windy City
Loeb
Carrizgozo
Roswell
Piano Tuning in Roswell by CoS Richards
CoS Richards will be in Roswell for piano tuning and repairs. For service call R. S. Hamilton at 931 24i3e.
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Cos Richards
Roswell
R. S. Hamilton
Arrangement and Entertainment Committee Meeting Notice
The committee appointed by the Chaves County Democratic Central Committee on Arrangements and Entertainment for the State Democratic Convention in Roswell on June 8 is called to meet the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night April 27 at 7:30. Signed G. A. Richardson, 24ise Chairman.
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Chaves County
Democratié Central Committee
Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
G. A. Richardson
Granville
A. Richardson
Commierce
Lincoln County Buys Gonzales Toll Bridge
The ToH Bridge at Honde over the Ruidoso has been purchased by Lincoln county. Previously privately owned, the bridge will now be owned by the public.
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Toh
Lincoln County
Gonzales
Honde
Ruidoso
Allies Decide Offer Armenian Mandate to US
San Remo reports the Allies have decided to offer the Armenian mandate to the United States, received with surprise in Washington where Congress is almost unanimously opposed. The plan would involve army use and large appropriations, though the U.S. is expected to politely decline.
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Washington
San Remo
United States
Congress
Italy
England
Palestine
France
Paris
Council of Allied Premiers
Spa
Germany
Alles
Kansas City Outlaw Strikers Denied Hearing
Washington April 26 The railroad labor board denied the Kansas City outlaw strikers a hearing on their wage demands. The strikers plan to petition Congress to force the board to grant a hearing. President Timothy Shea of the firemen's brotherhood continued arguing in support of the firemen's wage demands.
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Kansan City
Washington
Boa
Kansas City
Congress
Timothy Shea
Firemen’s Brotherhood
Lehigh Valley Railroad Liable for Black Tom Damage
The Lehigh Valley Railroad was found responsible for nearly 800000 in damages from the 1916 Black Tom explosion near Jersey City. The Supreme Court declined to review thirteen damage appeals by the railroad.
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Lehigh Road
Washington
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Jersey City
Supreme Court
Government Wins Famous Anthracite Coal Case
Washington April 26 The Supreme Court ruled the Reading railroad water monopoly violated anti trust law and ordered the dissolution of the combination. The government won its case across coal companies and affiliated railroads.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Reading Railroad Water
Council Demands Immediate Peace Treaty Execution
The premier notes to Berlin demand the immediate execution of the Versailles treaty focusing on disarmament indemnities and coal deliveries. The French foreign office says occupation of German territory may extend if refusals continue.
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Council
Paris
Council of Premiers
Berlin
French Foreign Office
Governor Delahuerta Named Supreme Leader of Constitutionalist Army
In Nogales on April 26 Governor Delahuerta accepted the post as supreme head of the Constitutionalist army against Iranza. Carranzista Consul General Denegri in New York offered his services after unsuccessfully urging Carranza to withdraw his stance on the Sonora movement. The Sonora state government formally returned control of the Southern Pacific lines in Sonora and Sinaloa to the company.
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Delahuerta
Nogales
Arizona
Iranza
Carranzista
Denegri
New York
Carranza
Sonora
Southern Pacific of Mexico
Sinaloa
Childress Receives Harvard University Scholarship
Floyd Childress son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Childress of this city has been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University. He is a senior at the high school and earned the honor for his excellent grades and strong recommendations.
Inland Leak-Proof Rings Offer for Pistons
Farmers urged to upgrade piston rings using Inland Leak-Proof products from Roswell Auto Co. The ad promises to seal oil leaks and restore engine power for stationary engines.
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Roswell Auto Co
Roswell and vicinity Weather Forecast Tonight and Tuesday
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with a slight frost possible, then rising temperatures Tuesday. For New Mexico, fair in the eastern portion and unsettled conditions in the west tonight and Tuesday. Colder tonight in the west half, warmer conditions east of the mountains Tuesday.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Navy recruiting tease and postoffice updates in Roswell
Navy recruiting ad promises high pay and free goods with careers as gunner or machinist. Message from Rear Admiral Southere j and Pact fleet commander noted. Sutton leaves for Carrizozo on business. Postoffice Inspector J. E. Andrix departs for El Paso after duties.
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Navy
Southere J
Navy Recruiting Station
Federal Building
Roswell, N. M
Praises and Prodes By Un Country Jake
Editorial style column by Un Country Jake railing at single moral standard for both sexes while mixing social observations. He travels into town on Mr Ave, visits Rose’s corner near the post office, notes Elks dances, Khaki Clubs, and spoofing political vows, ending with a quip on Sheriff candidates and bootleggers.
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Boo
Bryan
Bosh
Jake
Mr. Ave
Agent Rose
Elks
Ciy
Col Cressey Speaks On Serbia Orphans At First M E Church
Col W H Cressey of the Royal Serbian army spoke last night at the First M E church to raise support for Serbian orphans. He will address tonight at the Armory on the same topic with no admission charge. Roswell Auto Co. advertises Federal tires nearby. In a separate note, Roswell, April 26, 1920, John T McClure declares he is not a candidate for Supreme Judge and calls for democratic party renovation in Chaves county.
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Col. Cressey
W. H. Cressey
Royal Serbian Army
M. E. Church
Serbia
Roswell Auto Co
Democratic Party
Chaves County
Roswell
John T. McClure
For Sale 2% acres with a seven room house and utilities
Estate offering 2 percent acres of land featuring a seven room house with two halls and bath, cellar, electric lights, city water, a 100 barrel underground cistern and pump, good well, windmill and reservoir. Includes barn and garage under one roof at corner Richardson and McGaffey. Asking $4500, terms if taken soon. Contact 201 West McGaffey, George Wells.
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Richardson and
McGaffey
W. McGaffey
George Wells
Pershing Not Coming for New Mexico Institute Address
Gov. Larrazolo was notified General Pershing cannot attend the Institute commencement on May 25 to deliver the address and accept the Distinguished Service Medal. Final speaker for the event has not yet been chosen.
Sebor Law Tax on Child Labor in Manufacturing
A local ordinance imposes a tax on every person operating a mit cannery workshop factory or manufacturing establishment where children under 14 are employed or youths aged 14 to 16 work more than eight hours daily or more than six days a week or before 6 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
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Sebor
Mit
Hartman Arrested for Worthless Check Charge
Hardman Es Jailed, C. M. Hartman was arrested and placed in jail yesterday by Sheriff A. Rector on the charge of giving a worthless check in the sum of $1,000.
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Hardman
C. M. Hartman
A. Rector
Doan heads to Artesia for Joyce-Pruit Co business
Don Doan of the Joyce-Pruit Company left this morning for Artesia to handle business matters. He is a key figure in the local business community and his trip follows recent company activity.
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Doan
Artesia
Don Doan
Joyce-Pruit Co
Roswell Opens Alamo Hotel On Main Street
Roswell welcomes a new lodging option at 31144 North Main with the Alamo Hotel opening recently. Rates are described as reasonable and the property marks the city’s latest hotel addition on 24th.
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Alamo Hotel
Roswell
North Main
Wixom Visits City for Morning Business
B H Wixom arrived from his Hagerman area home this morning to conduct business in the city.
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B. H. Wixom
Hagerman
Judge Hanna to Deliver Commencement Address at Local High School
Judge Richard H. Hanna of Albuquerque will speak at the high school graduation on May 14. The notice also advertises Roswell Laundry Co. offering blanket washing services with a catchy local slogan.
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Richard H. Hanna
Albuquerque
Car ranistas Retreat Before Rebel Invaders Near Mazatlan
Washington reports the Carranzistas fell back 2.46 miles north of Mazatlan as Sonora rebels advance. Federals and rebels poised for a clash over Mazatlan while about forty five Americans remain in the port. Carranzista bridges burned and Mazatlan fortified as Obregon loyalists are arrested nationwide and rail lines disrupted.
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Washington
Mazatlan
Sonora
Obregon
Mexico
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Laredo
Republican leaders seek compromise candidate for nomination
Washington April 26 The hot fight for the Republican presidential nomination pushes inner-circle leaders to consider a compromise candidate. Senator Philander Knox of Pennsylvania is favored for experience and close ties to Senator Hiram Johnson and other party wings, with Knox's name frequently mentioned recently.
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Washington
Philander Knox
Pennsylvania
Hiram Johnson
Knox
Alleged Maxine Dempsey Never Legally Married
San Francisco reports that the Department of Justice says Maxine Dempsey was never legally married to the famed pugilist. Her potential status as a key witness hinges on the claim the marriage occurred thirteen days after a Utah divorce, defying a six month state requirement.
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Maxine Dempsey
San Francisco
Department of Justice
Dempsey
Maxine
Utah
Grains Rally on Chicago Board Trade as Futures Jump
Grain futures rose on the Chicago Board of Trade on April 26 as reports of heavy foreign buying pushed prices higher. Market activity showed shorts scrambling to cover as futures advanced up to eleven cents.
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Chicago Board OF Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Shorts
Distinguished General Cressy to Speak at Armory Tonight
Major General William H. Cressy will deliver an illustrated lecture at the Armory tonight for men and women only. Admission is free, and the talk starts at eight o'clock. Cressy has served with the French Army, Russian forces, and the Serbian army. Children are not admitted. His vivid war-condition images have drawn crowds in the city.
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William H. Cressy
Russia
Elks Committee Pledges Big July Fourth Celebration
The Elks arrangements committee reports hard work toward a grand Fourth of July celebration in town. Dr Swearingin will be in his Roswell office from the first to fifteenth of each month.
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Elks Committee
Elks
Dr. Swearingin
Roswell
Crosby Case Reversed by Supreme Court
The state case against Stephen Crosby was overturned by the Supreme Court. Crosby had been tried on a murder charge in connection with the death of Julian Shafer.
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Crosby
Stephen Crosby
Supreme Court
Julian Shafer
Byron Lowrey Leaves for San Diego Visit
Byron O. Lowrey left this morning for San Diego California where he will pine an extended visit with home folks.
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Byron Lowrey
Byron O. Lowrey
San Diego
Calif
Evans from Lake Arthur Visits City for Business
M. W. Evans of Lake Arthur arrived in the city this morning to spend several days handling business matters.
Local notes on departures and a court case
Tom Duke leaves for El Paso to handle business matters for several days. Major Williams, on an inspection trip, departs for Fort Bliss. If you seek a good car, Beggs Six priced at $1750 at Quick Service Garage. In district court, J G Yates suit again heard regarding a ranch sale from years ago.
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Tom Duke
Tom O. Duke
Ei Paso
Major Williams
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Beggs
W. 2Nd
J. G. Yates
White
Louisiana Eyes Suffrage Battle Ahead of May Assembly
New Orleans April 26 The fight for woman suffrage and ratification of the federal amendment was centered in Louisiana as the general assembly convenes May 10. Supporters and opponents predict a near fifty fifty vote with Behrman switching to support, Parker and Behanchaud's stances unclear, and Lt Governor nominee Bouanchaud suspected of opposing federal suffrage.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
General Assembly
Behrman
United States
Behrmann
John M. Parker
Ermor
Hewitt Bouanchaud
Senate
Round About New York Fifth Avenue boarding house sale
Fifth Avenue at Sixty-Patth-sheet sees a nearly 2.5 million purchase by prospective tenants forming a cooperative on an eleven story multi family building. The project plans twenty room suites with rents cut about fifty percent from original estimates of 20 000 to 30 000 citing a shift from boarding houses to small apartment residences amid a housing shortage.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Oil Boom Predicted Near Big Springs After Well Reports
F E Levers received a telegram from A D Neal at Big Springs Texas saying the Mc Dowell well is in the black limestone and producing oil. The news excites Roswell residents as Neal acreage sales rise. Big Springs Chamber of Commerce plans preparations for an oil boom.
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Big Springs
F. E. Levers
A. D
Neal
Texas
McDowell
Roswell
Powell Pleaded Guilty to Riding Bicycle on Sidewalk
G C Powell pleaded guilty before Judge Parsons to riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. He was fined $1 and costs. For sale good milk cow bargain 404 North Kansas 2412x.
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North
Kansas
Auctioned Furniture Echoes Warped Goods Market
Amid shortages dealers report heavy demand and dwindling supply as warped varnish and damaged pieces flood auctions. Rugs and tables sell slowly while storage rents spike. committee meetings set for tomorrow to organize arrangements for the upcoming convention.
Joseph Defchenes Dead at 21 of Tuberculosis
Joseph Defchenes aged 21 died last night at St Marys hospital at 1130 from tuberculosis. He came here five months ago under government order and no funeral plans will be set until his father in Kansas is notified.
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Joseph Defchenes
Anoldher
St. Mary's Hospital
Defchenes
Kansas
Reverend Beckh Refuses Salary Raise Over Values
Rev Gustav F Beckh, born in San Francisco, declined a $250 salary increase urging clergy to live within income and restore pre war standards of values. The article notes his stance as a community example.
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Bristol
Gustav F.beckh
Beckh
San Franci
Eightieth Birthday Celebration for Burn Family
In Cardiff Wales about 150 members of one family gathered to mark the eightieth birthday of founders Mr and Mrs D A Burn. Ages ranged from 62 for the eldest son to four months for the youngest granddaughter. A public hall was hired for the reception banquet and dance.
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Cardiff
Wales
D. A. Burn
Postmen in Liverpool Demand Hanged Profiteers
Local Liverpool postmen vent anger at profiteers at a mass meeting. They passed a resolution declaring that the time has arrived when profiteers shall be publicly hanged and urged Labor MPs to prepare a bill to this effect.
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Liverpool
Eng
Nottinghams Magistrates Dismiss Obscene Language Charge
A Nottingham magistrate’s court ruled a football ground is not a public place under the law and refused to convict a local fan for obscene language. About 30 000 spectators attended the match, but the obscenities were deemed inaudible from the highway.
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Nottingham
Eng
Mrs J M Miller to Spend Summer in Denver
Mrs J M Miller plans a summer visit in Denver Colorado with her daughter Mrs Ralph Wychoff. She will depart tonight to join her daughter and enjoy the season there.
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J. M. Miller
Denver
Colo
Ralph Wychoff
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