Judge Brice Speaks on Crime and Law Enforcement in Chaves County
Hon Charles R. Brice addresses Laymen's Lesee noting crime rise, warns of wave from population centers, urges child training and juvenile courts in Roswell, discusses censorship and image quality, and stresses enforcement, punishment, and civic duty to curb crime. He compares US, Canada, and England, urges parental and community action.
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Chas. R. Brice
Lessue
Mullis
New Mexico
America
Dallas
Texas
Chicago
New York
Canada
United States
England
Roswell
Holiday Week Wave of Crime Continues in New York
New York during holiday week sees a surge of crime. Charles Hays, a salesman, was beaten to death in a Brooklyn street by bandits. Bernard Kelly was arrested after a rooftop chase, charged with breaking a window and stealing fur coats. Mr and Mrs Wilbur F Coe return home after Christmas visits.
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New York
Charles Hays
Brooklyn
Bernard Kelly
Wilbur F. Coe
the Ruidoso
Public sentiment and law enforcement in Eastern New Mexico
Analysis argues judges should not comment on witness credibility, noting this harms criminal punishment rates in state courts versus Federal practice. It lauds Chaves County juries for enforcing law fairly, critiques pardons, and calls for speedy trials, equal treatment, and educated public sentiment to deter crime.
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Ican
Chaves County
New Mexico
Grant County
Fifth Judicial District
Daughter of John D. Rockefeller Divorces Husband Today
Mrs. Harold N. McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller won a divorce in Chicago circuit court on desertion charges. The hearing lasted fifty minutes after she testified he deserted her in Zurich in May 1918 and they never lived together after.
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Chicago
Harold N. McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Wood alcohol scare hits New York City during holidays
A wood alcohol scare sweeps New York after four deaths from tainted holiday liquor. Two more victims are blinded and two remain hospitalised in critical condition. Dozens affected as authorities warn of dangerous preparations for the new year celebration.
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New York City
New York
Four Power Pacific Treaty Interpreted on Japan Mainland
Washington December 28 The four power Pacific treaty will be construed as not covering the Japanese mainland with a guarantee against invasion. American and Japanese sentiment oppose an interpretation that would require the United States to help preserve Japanese territorial integrity, with likely agreement on wording before ratification.
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Washington
Japan
America
Body of young white man found near Jacksonville
The body of a young white man believed to be W. A. Allison of Columbus Ohio was found in a shallow slough a short distance south of Jacksonville Florida by negroes late yesterday authorities said.
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Jacksonville
Fla
W. A. Allison
Columbus
Ohio
Six Families Homeless After Fire in Yoakum Texas
Six families in Yoakum Texas were left homeless after a fire destroyed three residences yesterday. The origin is undetermined. Estimated loss runs about ten thousand dollars and is covered by insurance.
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Yoakum
Texas
Big Musical Concert at Roswell Next Thursday Evening
Roswell residents may attend a high class concert under the American Legion Charles de Bremond Post in the High School Auditorium at 8 15 p m next Thursday. Performers include Mrs E W Florence mezzo soprano of Sacramento California Mrs Oldham Moore Dexter violinist Mrs Robert Campbell Roswell pianist and Major J Troutman of the New Mexico Military Institute as accompanist Tickets are 50 cents with 25 cent reservation charge available where notices are posted and at Owl Drug Co seats reserved at the garden window.
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Roswell
Charles de Bremond Post
American Legion
E. W. Florence
Sacramento
California
Oldham- Moore
Dexter
Robert Campbell
J. ©. Troutman
The
New Mexico Military Institute
Accompanis
Owl Drug Co
Bandits Loot Express Safe on Joplin Kansas City Train
In Kansas City on December 28, two bandits looted the Joplin Kansas City train No 209, wounding clerk L H Holland in the leg as they rifled the express safe and mail sacks. They escaped with about one thousand dollars after firing shots during their jump from the train.
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Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
L H. Holland
Holland
Katy asks 10 curtail HS service now
Austin Texas December 28 The Katy Railway filed to discontinue passenger trains Nos 43 and 44 between Wichita Falls and Denison and the Denison to Boniurn service. It would replace the latter with a mixed train on six days weekly and keep Sunday passenger service, with a January 10 hearing set before the railroad commission.
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Austin
Texas
Katy Railway
Wichita Falls
Denison
Bonium
Mission
Ten Thousand Natives Cheer Prince Wales in Calcutta
In Calcutta on December 28 ten thousand native residents greeted the Prince of Wales with a vast reception that eclipsed the 1911 demonstration for his father, signaling robust public enthusiasm during his visit.
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Prince Wales
Calcutta
India
Prince of Wales
Submarine Question At Armament Talks Ended In Fracture
Washington delegates say the armament conference plan to limit submarines is closed after France rejected the American proposal. The submarine issue is definitively closed, marking a sharp setback for efforts to curb U boats at the conference.
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Washington
France
Amerian
Boy Falls Into Boiling Water in Dallas
H C Ward Jr seven years old is in serious condition at Parkland hospital after accidentally falling into a pot of boiling water his mother was using to wash clothes in a Cap Rock family case. Henry Rogers arrived from Cap Rock to spend several days in Dallas on business.
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Dallas
Texas
H. C. Ward, Jr
Parkland Hospital
Cap Rock
Henry Rogers
Artesia Visitor Dr. Baker Signals Combined Trip
Dr. Perry Baker arrived from Artesia this morning for a several day trip combining business and pleasure. Bajacfrom Carlsbad attended from Carlsbad this morning to spend the day handling legal matters with attorney E. P. Bajac.
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Perry Baker
Artesia
Insurance man returns from short business trip
C. F. Wilson, the insurance adjuster, returns to the city after a brief road trip. Tomorrow he will leave again, and W. B. Miller also plans to depart for Salta Laka City after visiting his mother and aunt here for two weeks.
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C. F. Wilson
W. B. Miler
Salta ‘Laka
Vis
Ant ‘Glater
Miners greet Eugene Debs on arrival in Terre Haute
Hundreds of miners from nearby towns and distant friends from the Pacific coast gather in Terre Haute to welcome Eugene Debs after his release from federal prison. Mines close for the day to allow the greeting and a parade plans to escort Debs to his home.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene Debs
Washington
Debs
Pacific Coast
Deus
Drake to Host Two Day Middle Western Relays
Des Moines Iowa December 28 The Drake university stadium will host a two day track and relay meet on April 29 30 featuring Western versus Eastern athletes. Big Ten coaches push to favor Drake events while Penn plans and entries from Missouri valley southern conferences Notre Dame and others join.
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Des Moines
Drake University Stadium
Drake
Alleghenies
Philadelphia
Missouri Valley
Notre Dame
Iowa
Penn
Chicago
Middle West
K. L. Wilson
Wilson
Weather forecast for Roswell and Pecos valley
Fair tonight and Thursday for Roswell Pecos valley and New Mexico with cooler conditions tonight. General light precipitation shifting toward clearing then southeastward over the West. Northern plains warmer. west of the mountains cooler. Higher yesterday 72, low 39. Cleve Hallenbeck official in charge.
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Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Pacific
Femberatura
Cleve Hallenbeck
New Year Vesper Service At First Baptist Church
A New Year vesper service is set for next Sunday at four oclock in the afternoon. Mrs BE VanDenburgh sings soprano and Mire McCallen plays the pipe organ. A quartet comprising Mrs VanDenburgh Miss Thuresson Charles Wise and J B Wolf will perform several numbers and solos will be sung by Miss Thuresson the contralto.
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First Baptist Church
BE. P. VanDenburgh
Mire. McCallen
Othe
Newsboys Guests of Kiwanis Club Luncheon
At a Kiwanis luncheon in the Gilkeson hotel the city newsboys were honored guests along with Meek of Des Moines Smith of Hereford and H W Brough of Roswell. Sid Bedford urged prompt on time paper delivery and accurate subscriber lists while cautioning members not to unfairly pressure the boys.
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Gilkeson
Mr. Meek
Des Moines
Towa
Mr. Smith
Hereford
Texas
H. W. Brough
Roswell
Kiwanian Bedford
Newaboy
Sid Bedford
Bedford
Annual Christmas Celebration of Roswell Ad Club
The Roswell Advertising Club holds its annual Christmas celebration at 6:15 tonight at the Gilkeson hotel. A single song, a Christmas tree with a Santa Claus, and an unknown member’s “appropriate” gift will be part of the event, followed by a turkey dinner. Afterward the officers’ election and 1921 business matters will be concluded as members gather promptly.
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Roswell Advertising Club
Gilkeson
Real Estate Transfers December 27 1921 Details
Real estate transfers listed by First State Bank & Trust Co for Dec 27 1921 include U S A heir transfers to Melindoff Stahl and to Frank G J Deatree. various other deeds with sections and townships in New Mexico. Notable amounts include 3200 dollars from James Lorton to Amelia Wolf and 100 dollars for J R Daughtry et ux to George B Robbins. May include dates from 1909 to 1921.
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First State Bank & Trust Co
U. 5S
Melindoff
Stahl
S. R
East
U. Ss. A
Frank G. J. Deatree
T. Daffern
J. W. Donowho
J. R. Daughtry
George B. Robbins
Baptism at Special Service Baptist Church and Final Prayer Meeting
At seven oclock the Spanish American congregation will baptize. Following the baptismal service the last prayer meeting of the First Baptist Church will be conducted. All members should attend.
Rabbit Drive on Today for Salvation Army Aid
The Berrendo rabbit drive is on today with a goodly number of rabbits gathered and local folks participating. The rabbits will be turned over to the Salvation Army for distribution in this community relief effort.
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Salvation Army
Homecoming of A. T. Turner to Albuquerque
A. T. Turner returned last night to his Albuquerque home after visiting friends and relatives in the city during the holidays.
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Albuquerque
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Judge Brice
David Conderfield
Carlsbad
Homero Ruidoso
John D
Bocarm
Katy
Dr. Baker
WEST
PENA
Kiwanis Club
AD Club
James Lorton
Amelia Wolf
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