31 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
1
Governor Neff is to decide today whether to intervene in the death sentence of George McKinley Grace a Black man condemned by a Texas county court for assaulting a white woman last February in San Antonio. Prominent San Antonio figures seek pardon or commutation arguing Grace is not guilty and was never properly identified.
Washington dec 31 many senators prepared to widen the inquiry into Senator Watsons charges The Voluminous accusations from war veterans continue to pour in asserting Major H L Opie of Staunton Va killed two soldiers The senate remains thoroughly aroused over the war veterans allegations surrounding Opie and the Watson case
Orange, Texas December 31 activities in the oil field focus on conserving overflow oil from Chessons No. Five well. Gangs labor to construct emergency storage, repair damaged ditches, and prevent oil from reaching Cow Bayou.
New York December 31 a probe is being made into an elevated train wreck in which one person was killed and about twenty injured. The motorman Anthony Alsbraitis crashed into the rear of the preceding train ripping the front car to splinters. The dead man was an Italian unidentified so far and pinned under jammed seats.
Crange Texas December 31 The Humble Company's Chessons No Five gusher which caused much excitement is under control The well is delivering between 15000 and 20000 barrels of crude daily into storage tanks after workers brought the weir under control following a frenzied effort by scores of men
Fire Chief Whiteman and Assistant Chief Gilk hosted a big tamale and Mexican dinner for the fire boys last night. The event was praised as one of the best times of the year with guests enjoying the style and camaraderie. Ming, Mary. Winwell left this morning for Hondo after visiting with friends and home folks in Tata city.
In 1923 Chaves County faces three open offices as terms end January 1 1923 with candidates eyed for county clerk probate judge and commissioner. Names discussed include Grace Massie G W Shrader J M Mullens John C Peck C C Hill and others with statewide talk of Dillard Wyatt Jim Hinkle John Poe and E L Lusk. A city election in April will choose a mayor and five council members amid early candidacy chatter.
New York police probe the deaths of two Chinese men found stabbed in a three room apartment used for opium. An opium pipe and hop kettle burned on the floor, with detectives seizing a list of fifty women as they question suspects amid blackmail fears and possible drug trade links.
The funeral for Tom G. Trammell who died at 711 North Pennsylvania will be from Talmage & Tilton chapel Monday at 3 PM. The American Legion will preside with Rev. Rudolph Caughey and Rev. W. R. Hill officiating. Burial in South Park with color guards and firing squad among former comrades. Mrs. J. T. Trammell and Miss Dorothy Trammell to attend from Sweetwater and Dallas.
Washington reports dissension at the armament conference as Chinese delegates denounce Japan for refusing to withdraw the Shantung railway without conditions. Japanese delegates say the issue remains in negotiation and not for open debate.
Washington December 31 A drive to lower freight rates nationwide will begin by returning control of intra state rates to state railroad commissions. Rep Sweet of Town a Republican says a bill to this end will be reported early January with every indication of passage.
Houston figures from the Chamber of Commerce show costs of twenty eight staple food articles declined 29.9 percent for the year ending December 1. Clothing costs dropped 30.1 percent.
Paris reports an international consortium to be organized by governments desiring entry as the best method to economically recontract the world. A tentative agreement outlines a vast barter system to enable exchange of goods between producers and impoverished nations, aiming at rehabilitation.
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