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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

Page

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Convention Committees Named for State Democratic Meet

Judge Granville A Richardson set up committees to manage the June 3 state Democratic convention in Roswell, with 250 delegates and about 300 visitors expected June 2 3 and 4. The Chamber of Commerce will arrange meals and lodging, with plans for farm tours a baseball game likely a boxing match and other attractions. Recption Entertainment and Arrangements Decorations committees named with lengthy lists of chairmen and members including Charles R Brice John Rose Austin Porter H B Smyris George Foreman and Curtis Hill among others.

Granville A. Richardson Roswell Chamber of Commerce Esks Richardson Charles R. Brice J. C. Gilbert John T. McClue John Rose John W. Poe W. C. Lawrence Epstein R. F. Batard W. G. Cowan J. F. Hinkle J. A. Gilmore EF. M. McConn J. G. Osborn Lea H. A. Poorbaugh Juan Rubio Austin Porter C. A. Reesor J. D. Mell M. A. Finley W. H. Stine J. E. Bordeaux J. W. Willson H. P. Saunders E. T. Robertson R. R. Bown Dillard Wyatt C. C. Hill H. B. Smyris Ben C. Davisson E. H. Wiliams R. D. Bell A. J. Welter Emmett Patton H. M. Dow Henry Russell H. C. Maynard WM. W. Hodges R. D. Bowers J. L. Gibbany Dave Calderon W. W. Phillips Frank Smith A. L. Whiteman J. H. Mullis J. B. Savage J. S. Massie Harry Kensall J. W. Mullens O. E. Little

Wisconsin hosts second Theta Sigma Phi convention

Women journalists from at least seventeen universities gather at the University of Wisconsin for the Theta Sigma Phi convention. Delegates arrive from alumnae chapters in Chicago and New York and campuses including Washington, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Stanford, Montana, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Texas, Ames, and Kansas Agricultural.

Madison Wis Univesity Wisconsin Theta Sigma Phi Chicago New York Washington Indiana Missouri Kansas Oklhoma Ohio Oregon Stanford Montana Nebraska Minnesota Ilinois Iowa Texas Ames Kansas Agricultural

Letter Men at Institute Form I Club

An I Club was formed at the N N M I under Captain Won settler director of athletics to welcome visiting teams and promote Institute athletics. Captain Aldridge was elected president with members listed including Armstrong Ball Bassett Coldren and others. annual membership and eligibility extend to all Institute letter winners.

Wonsettler Athleic Aldridge I Club Armstrong Ball Bassett Coldren Corn Durham Fuqua Garner Godfrey Harison Hicks Hinkle Jacobson McKenney McKinney McQuarters Mathes Morris Nix Bunyan Scott Sherman Sims Spence West Whitney Wright Institute

Third District Federation Convention in New Mexico

The Third District Federation of the New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs convenes for district organization. Delegates arrived from Artesia Carlsbad Portales Clovis and Dexter with many more expected this afternoon. Listed present include Mrs Stroup Mrs Jackson Mrs Francis Mrs Craven Mrs McCray Mrs Curbin Mrs Williams Mrs Hartel Mrs Thorne Mrs Whitcomb Mrs McDowell Mrs Tom Meers Mrs Wilcox Mrs Ashcraft and others.

Cee The New Mexico Federation of Woman’s Clubs Artesia Stroup J. H. Jackson E. Fancis Craven G. A. McCray M. A. Curbin C. W. Williams Hartel Carlsvbad Richard Thorne. Portales Whitcomb McDowell Tom Meers J. P. Wilcox Clovis H. B. Ashcraft John Stevenson Dexter Durand Mehlhop Moore Douglas Miles Thomas

Rangers to bolster Texas border force along Rio Grande

Austin April 29 Increased forces of Texas rangers will be stationed along the Mexican border as bandits, encouraged by unrest in Mexico, operate more boldly along the Rio Grande.

Texas Rangers Austin Mexico Rio Grande

Roswell Opens New Hotel on North Main Street

Roswell debuts a new hotel at 31144 North Main Street offering reasonable rates. The Alamo T property welcomes guests to a modern stay with accessible pricing and local convenience.

Alamo T Hotel Roswell North Main

Dr Johnson named executive secretary of Lee Highway

Dr S M Johnson of Ruidoso has accepted the role as executive secretary of the Lee Highway Association. The interstate line runs New York to New Orleans and to several western points. Johnson is praised for his service to better highways and Roswell friends celebrate his national recognition.

S. M. Johnson Ruidoso Lee Highway Association New York New Orleans Houston San Antonio el Paso San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Johnson Roswell United States Dr. Johnson Bankhead

Cadet Shooters Set High Mark In Year Work

Major L. R. Forney of the U S Reserve Corps leads rifle practice at the Roswell Institute range two miles west. A session report shows 244 cadets trained with 39 becoming Marksmen, 11 First Class, 58 Second Class, and 41 failing to qualify. Captain Lohman commends the effort. a 20 cadet team is chosen to represent the Institute in the Southern Department matches. Medals will be awarded to top cadet scorers in the Department contests.

L. R. Forney U. S. Reserve Corps Army Roswell Lohman Cavalry C. S. Army War Department Forney Jason W. James

Ad Club Holds Roswell Meeting Highlights Advertising Efforts

The Roswell Advertising Club met at the Chamber of Commerce with strong turnout and enthusiasm. Papers by B B Ginsberg and M E McClane covered appearance manner and alertness of clerks, and a folder on Roswell and surrounding country was assigned for distribution at the Advertising Clubs of the World convention in Indianapolis on June 6. Claude Simpson will represent Roswell, and the club offered publicity help for the state democratic convention in Roswell on June 3. The next meeting is at the Chamber of Commerce next Wednesday at 12 15 PM with a business lunch served. For sale modern six room house 824 Norlain. 294340

Roswell

Penn Relays to Feature 120 Teams at Franklin Field

America's premier track event opens at Franklin Field with more than 120 college teams expected. Cambridge-Oxford stars led by Montague and Rudd highlight English entrants, while American entries include Yale, Harvard, Michigan, Cornell, Penn, Illinois, Wisconsin, Princeton, and Notre Dame. Key figures: Scholz, Paddock, Byron Johnson, Thomson, Walker Smith, Carl Johnson, Erdman, Trowbridge, Anderson.

Philadelphia America University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field Cambridge-Oxford A. N. S. Jackson Cambridge Oxford Rudd Montague Killigan Tatham Stallard Yale Harvard Chicago Michigan Cornell Penn Missouri Princeton Syracuse Illinois Wisconsin Dartmouth California Penn State Pittsburgh Notre Dame Scholz Paddock Byron Johnson Minnesota Thomson Walker Smith Flash Carl Johnson Erdman and Trowbridge Anderson England Gordon Nightingale New Hampshire State College McMahon Massachusetts Tech Simmons Corneh Sharps Pennsylvania Michian Ithacans

Woll Hissed Off Platform At Convention

Matthew Woll vice president of the American Federation of Labor was forced to stop his speech before the United States Chamber of Commerce convention in Atlantic City as cries of no hissed and calls for Governor Allen interrupted him while he attacked the Kansas compulsory arbitration court. Governor Allen was present on the platform.

Atlantic City Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor United States Chamber of Commerce Woll Kansas Compulsory Arbitration Court Allen Wall Kansas

Carranza Recine Totters Amid Mexican Revolt News

In San Antonio on April 29 Colonel Enrique Berceda warned that the Carranza government is tottering and a nationwide revolution has begun in twenty states. He said Mexico City is encircled and cut off, predicting Carranza will resign soon and a provisional president may be named. Reports also state Bonillas and Gonzales will withdraw from the race for a peaceful settlement.

San Antonio Texas Carranza Mexico City Enrique Berceda Berceda Hila Congress Bonillas Gonsales Gonzales

Lumber boom elevates Southern wood industry in 1930s

Birmingham report highlights a nationwide building boom boosting lumber, with the South taking a leading role. Despite weather, car shortages, and labor issues, Southern mills expect strong spring trade as demand from rebuilding Europe and furniture makers rises. Alabama lumber employs 26,000, pays 25 percent of wages, and contributes 14 percent of industrial capital with annual output near 26 million dollars.

Birmingham Ala South Alabama Europe America

Labor Party Convention Set for Chicago July 11 18

Chicago April 29 The labor party convention will be held here July 11 to 18. A candidate for president and one for vice president will be selected with plans for campaigns in every state for state officers. The party endorses government ownership of public utilities and natural resources and the Plumb plan.

Chicago Labor Party United State

Dow Returns From Knowles County Investigation

District Attorney Robert G. Dow returned today from Lea County where he went yesterday afternoon to investigate a killing.

Plains Robert G. Dow Knowles Lea

Wood Leading in Jersey by 602 Votes

New York April 29 A recount of the votes in four New Jersey counties will be demanded by the Johnson managers they say Johnson was robbed of a victory With eighty precincts unreported Wood leads Johnson by 602 votes William Vendon Hoboken Republican leader says Johnson would have carried the state by ten to fifteen thousand if not robbed Wood headquarters says no recount fear and asserts New Jersey vote was fair Wood is certain of twelve district delegates Johnson ten with two doubtful Delegates at large split evenly.

New York New Jersey Johnson Wood William Vendon Hoboken

Hunter to Texas trip by M H Hunter

M H Hunter of Eccles and Hunter departed yesterday for northern and western Texas. He plans visits to Ft Summer and Tucumcari before returning to the city.

Hunter Texas M._H. Hunter Eccles

Anti Boss Democratic Ticket Appeals for Unity in Chaves County

The statement urges Democrats in Chaves County to unite against factionalism and restore party strength. It lists proposed Democratic County Central Committee members and delegates to the Democratic County Convention across Roswell precincts, East Grand Plains, Dexter, Lake, Lower Peraseo Beck, Cedar Canyon, Elkins, and other locales, with names of candidates. An advertisement closes the notice.

Chaves Roswell Democratic County Central Committee Clyde Fulton W. C. Lawrence H. B. Smyril R. F. Ballard Wm. H. Beyette Harry A. Burkstaller H. B. Cooley S. P. Denning R. R. Hinkle Curtis H. Hill R. E. Levers Mrs. B. L. Lusk Luella H. McGaffey Austin Porter F. Schram Warren H. Stine C. W. Shepherd Richard C. Skillman Oliver H. Smith G. W. Shrader G. C. Welter George L. Willys Henry D. Johnson E. G. Minton Dan H. Wimot J.B. Zumwalt East Grand Plains Central Committee E.R. Duvall M. Hester Albert ‘Hubgon Arthur M. W. Evans FE. H. Donahue EK. C. Jackson Lower Peraseo J. B. Bonham Austin Reeves Cap Beck E. B. James Steve Crosby Cedar Canyon Democratc County Central Committee J. F. Sturman O. H. Hewatt Elkins A. B. Miller J. H. Dooley

Imminent great strike looms among anthracite miners

New York April 29 union leaders say a strike of anthracite coal miners is imminent as negotiations with operators collapse. Miners rejected a fifteen percent wage increase and a demand for a broader rate adjustment remains unresolved.

New York

Sate Property Listing at Richardson and Mc Gaffey

2% acres with seven room house two halls bath cellar electric lights city water 100 barrel underground cistern and pump good well windmill reservoir barn and garage under one roof corner Richardson and Mc Gaffey 4500 dollars if taken soon 201 W McGaffey George Wells 231fc Lumbeck to Lake Arthur Bart Lumbeck left for Lake Arthur to attend to business matters during the day.

Richardson and McGaffey W. McGaffey George Wells

Spring Festival At Central School Grounds

Citizens urged to attend the spring festival tomorrow at Central school grounds at 2 30 o clock. The event showcases results from the year in the physical training departments along with dances and games for all.

Five Trainmen Killed in Northwestern Collision

Five Northwestern railroad trainmen died in a head on collision near Lamberton Minnesota. Several passengers were injured as most slept through the crash on April 29.

Northwestern

Rotary Club Hosts Roswell Meeting with Honorary Member

The Roswell Rotary Club met at the Chamber of Commerce for a Thursday luncheon. Guests Major J. C. Hamilton D W Low Prager Miller and Gill Amis spoke or attended. Hamilton elected an honorary member amid New Mexico removal news. Miller urged support for the children's hospital fund drive starting Monday. Austin of Kemp Lumber Co will give a vocational talk on Lumber next week.

Rotary Club Roswell F. Li” Austin Kemp Lumber Ca Lumber

County Board Meeting Set for Saturday Afternoon

The Chaves county board of education will meet Saturday afternoon in the office of Mrs. T. W. Hayes, county school superintendent, at the courthouse.

Chaves

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Foreman C.S. Dobbs Grove Welter RB. WhitSon Richard Skillman H. F. Duty EF. &. Minton W. J. McInnes Cecil Bonney L. F. Woodhead O. W. White R. H. McCune Willis Ford W. A. Wilson W. C. Davidson J2ps Church Grover Cottingham Donald Dye FE. P. Malone Curtis Hill Women Journalists In Convention Quick Service Institute From & Club the First Baptist Church Lel AD Club Sal —M.dern Nor Iain First Methodist Church Armory Sun Penn Relays Carranza Recine Jersey Milton Anthony Minerva K. Boone C. C. Cagle W. T. Clardy Mrs. Tomlinson Fort S. H. Hale Earl F. Hall Harry Morison Roland Oliver A. H. Prat Advertigsmeait Lumbeck Lake Arthur Bart Lumbeck Liberty Theatre Roswell High School Bert Lytell Edgar and Girls Glee Club Boy’s Glee Club
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