24 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
1
Washington December 24 The return of the nations railroads to their owners is postponed to April first at the earliest with no law ready to govern when government relinquishes control. Government fuel supply also hinges on railroads and the Presidents plan to return the roads is held due to the unsettled situation.
At a paid protest meeting in the Chamber of Commerce 125 property owners attended R S Hamilton elected chairman A L Whiteman secretary A committee including Clark Baker W F Wiseley L B Craig W R Cozart R D Bell to represent protesters at future city council meetings empowered to assess per front foot funds for a legal fight over paving City Manager Jaffa explained paving benefits A resolution was adopted to place minutes before the council The temporary organization became permanent Many ladies attended and spoke against paving the proposed scale and the meeting recorded its opposition to paving at this time
Attorney Tomlinson Fort wired Mrs. Fort that his father Judge A. T. Fort of Lumpkin Georgia died last night. Dr Finis L Anderson Eye ear nose and throat. Eyes tested for glasses. 191fe a.
Washington December 24 progress on the peace treaty compromise has been halted as senators rush home for Christmas. Negotiations will resume next week. Senator Hitchcock expects Republican reservationists to press Senator Lodge and other extremists to accept the compromise plan for submission to the Democrats.
Washington reports that the ban on shipments of arms and munitions to Mexico has been tightened by orders from Secretary Lansing. Outstanding licenses are revoked with no specific reason given. Dexter F. L. Mehlhop visited from Dexter for business, while Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Geyer and their baby from Dallas, Texas, are spending the holidays locally.
Berlin December 24. Professor Walter Schueckling, noted German pacifist, sent a Christmas message to Americans urging unity to forgive past wrongs and educate children to place right above might. He called for all people to join in a pledge not to repeat the mistakes of war.
Two American sailors jailed at Mazatlan for assaulting a Mexican have been released. Authorities said the investigation continues and one report claims the sailors were armed when landed while others say they were intoxicated. Mexico plans a complaint to Washington over U S warships conducting target practice off Tampico.
Paris Dec 24 The peace conference proposes allied mandatories over former German colonies splitting German Southeast Africa between Belgium and England. Action on German Pacific holdings is delayed at Japan's request while most of the German peace delegation stays in Paris.
In Pittsburgh Kansas all miners return to work today after a strike over the arrest of district leader Alex Howat ends. Howat was released on condition he would immediately resume work for the district’s mines.
London December 24 Advices from Rome say King Victor Emmanuel plans a trip to the United States and South America. The departure date from Italy is not yet known.
In Middletown Connecticut December 24 the ruins of the farm cottage at the hospital were searched for nine missing patients believed dead after a fire last night The patients were on the second floor and overcome by smoke One person named Pat Boone was reported visiting from near Keana for the holidays
The Record extends Christmas greetings to Roswell, Chaves county, and eastern New Mexico. It expresses hope Christmas time touches all hearts and wishes readers a Merry Christmas and brighter days ahead. The Record will not be published tomorrow.
In Los Angeles on December 24 the defense resumed heading of depositions in the new murder trial. The defense notes the defendant New maintains a stolid demeanor and the case may parallel the Harry Thaw affair. If found guilty but insane, indications are an effort to commit New to a criminal insane institution.
Washington December 24 A clash between Admiral Sims and Secretary Daniels over medal awards is sure to continue. Secretary Daniels insists he will not act as a rubber stamp in decorating naval personnel. Supporters of Admiral Sims may be called before the naval affairs committee as Senator Poindexter calls for a full inquiry into the case.
Berlin reports Entente demands Germany sign the protocol unconditionally. Discussion of compensation for the Scapa Flow fleet sinking reserved for future talks. Local visit: Mr and Mrs William Wyatt and Edward Wyatt traveled from Wyatt ranch near Mountainair to spend holidays with family.
In Pueblo Colorado yesterday a riot at the Minnequa steel plant led to arrests including five women. Austrian women picketed the works and stoned workers while Mayor Studzinski was badly pummeled. Police reserves restored order with effort.
Rome reports a deepening Fiume crisis as plebiscite results circulate among the cabinet. In Rome a courtroom case against J E Brown for careless driving is set for late afternoon before Judge Parsons, with the complaint filed by C Wolgamott.
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