Elks join Uncle Sam in vast postwar reconstruction effort
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks partners with the U S government in rebuilding programs for maimed veterans at a Boston reconstruction hospital. Grand Lodge issued two illustrated picture stories, shown at the Roswell Lodge Armory on Wednesday evening March 3, followed by dancing. a civic appeal for all patriotic Americans to attend.
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Benevolent and Protective Order of
Lks
Uncle Sam
Sallan
Great Reconstruction Hospital
Boston
Haly
United States
Grand Lodge of the Elks
Roswell Lodge
Armory
Baby Boy Long Dies In City Home
Baby boy Strand Slayton Long, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas H Long, died yesterday at 4 45 pm at the family home from brain pressure. Funeral services were held at 2 30 pm from the home with Rev Ray Dunn in charge, burial in South Park. The child was one year and three months old.
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Strand
Slayton Long
Thomas H. Long
Ray
Dunn
South Park
Force Issue On Treaty Question
Senator Lodge gave notice that on Thursday he will call up the peace treaty and insist it remain before the senate until disposed of. Republican leaders aim for a final showdown in the treaty fight as the civil service retirement bill and the dyes tariff bills also occupy the chamber today and tomorrow.
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Washington
Lodge
Senate
Pear Hitchcock
Federal agents target booze in Michigan town
In Iron River Michigan on February 24 Major A V Dalrymple and a team of about thirty federal and state prohibition enforcers expected to arrive late tonight. Warrants reportedly planned for Iron County officials including County Attorney McDonough on charges of conspiracy to defeat prohibition. Residents had hidden or destroyed homemade liquor. In Marquette United States Commissioner H B Hatcher refused to issue warrants without instructions from higher authorities.
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Iron River
Mich
A. V. Dalrymple
Dalrymple
McDonough
Marquette
United States
H. B. Hatch
Iron County
Hatch
Palmer
Grand Rapids
Southwestern Intercollegiate Track Meet at Roswell
The Southwestern Inter-Collegiate Track Meet is set for May 23 at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. Arizona Cruces and New Mexico teams are expected, with a major track field and tennis championship on the same date. a meeting on forming a Southwestern Athletic Association will be held.
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Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
Southwest
Arizona
New Mexico
West Texas
Tucson
New Mexico Military Insitute
University of Arizona
Cruces Aggies
Southwestern
Institute
Cruces
Jacobson
Martinez
Sims
University of New Mexico
Texas School of Mines
Athletic Association of the New Mexico Military Institute
Pasa High
Roswell High
Clovis High
Albuquerque High
Southwestern Athletic Association
British secret service agent executed in Sinn Fein court
In Cork Ireland on February 24 a Sinn Fein court publicly executed a British secret service agent identified as Harry Quinnlisk. After sentencing he was driven to a lonely field at night and shot multiple times as he prayed for three minutes. The firing squad was unmasked.
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Cork
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Harry Quinnlisk
Quinnlisk
Roswell Weather Forecast Eyed Tonight Through Wednesday
For Roswell and vicinity unsettled weather is expected tonight and probably Wednesday with a slight cool down. The outlook calls for variable skies, possible showers, and cooler temperatures across the region through midweek.
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Roswell
Dillard Wyatt for district attorney in Fifth Judicial District
Dillard H. Wyatt, candidate for district attorney for the Fifth Judicial District comprising Chaves Eddy and Lea counties, born in Texas in 1891, educated at Roswell High Missouri University and Harvard Law School, Harvard honors graduate, served in World War I with the 90th Division, wounded twice, led Company M 358th Infantry, praised by a veteran colonel. Active in American Legion post and reconstruction work, his campaign rests on legal training, experience, and knowledge of western men and conditions.
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Dillard H. Wyatt
Fifth Judicial District
Chaves
Eddy and
Lea
Texas
New Mexico
Pecos Valley
Roswell
Missouri University
Harvard Law School
Missouri
Harvard
America
Democratic Club
Old Bay State
New Jersey
Dillard Wyatt
Leon Springs
358Th Infantry
San Mihiel
Meuse- Argonne
Santa Fe
Maver
France
Wyatt
American Legion
Dillard Weyard
Meat Dealers Profit The Department Announces Probes
Washington February 24 The Department of Justice Secret Service reports evidence against retail meat profiteers across the United States with many arrests expected soon. The National Exploration Company plans to spud in at Orchard Park with actual drilling set to begin tomorrow afternoon or Thursday, a welcome update for locals awaiting progress.
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Washington
Department of [Justice
Secret Service
United States
Orchard Park
National Exploration Company
The New Army a public service and school of growth
Captain Rollo Frederic Anderson argues the New Army serves as a public institution beyond defense. It develops physical, mental, and moral strength, teaches trades, and builds character, self respect, and healthful recreation while demanding public support and cooperation for its mission.
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Rollo Frederic Anderson
U.S. A
el Paso Dist
New Army
United States Army
Cantonment
Fort Rosecrans
Calif
Chateau Thierry
Ludendorf
Houman
January exports rise to 731 million dollars
Washington reports January exports total 731 million dollars, up 49 million from December, while imports reach 474 million dollars, up 93 million. The Commerce Department notes rising imports and exports may stabilize foreign exchange as foreign nations produce more goods for the United States.
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Washington
Commerce Department
United States
Railroad Bill Passed Senate Late Yesterday
Washington Feb 24 The railroad bill passed the Senate by 47 to 17 and union leaders expect a Wilson veto while Director General Hines says private control will resume March first Farmers National Council seeks a Wilson appointment to oppose the bill claiming it will raise freight rates by about 1.25 billion annually and hurt farmers.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Hines
Friends of the Railroad
Farmers National Council
Fined for Fighting in Local Court
Jim Beck and Skinny Harbert were fined $10 and costs each by Judge Parsons after pleading guilty to fighting. Chaves Armijo, held on the same charge, awaits investigation and has not yet been fined.
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Jim Beck
Skinny Harbert
Parsons
Chaves Armijo
Premier council seeks League aid on Russia study
Sun reports London says premiers will ask the League of Nations to send a commission to Russia to study conditions. The statement notes it aims to obtain authoritative information before resuming diplomacy with the Soviets, citing Bolshevik horrors as a bar. It also says Allies will aid Poland and Romania if Bolshevik forces attack them.
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London
Council of Premiers
League ‘of Nations
Russia
Poland
Roumania
Meat industry needs federal supervision says Anderson
Minnesota representative Anderson told the House agricultural committee the Palmer dissolution pact leaves meat packers idle and urges a federal commission to oversee the industry. He argued the agreement does not protect consumers or livestock producers.
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Washington
Palmer
Anderson
Minnesota
House Agricultural Committee
Andersson
Las Vegas Visitor J M Simmons Arrives for City Business
J M Simmons arrived yesterday from Las Vegas to spend several days in the city attending to business matters.
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Las Vegas
J. M. Simmons
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National Exploration Co
Austin Porter
Nat’! Bank Bldg
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Geo. W. Cox
Nathan Jaffa
Dr. C. M., Yater
W. B. McCoy
Geo. W. Losey
C. A. Rector
L. W. Forsythe
Dr. E. M. Fisher
J.C. Williams
Louis P. Richart
J. J. Jaffa
Guy H. Herbert
FP. R. Halstead
Roswell Comanche Oil & Gas Co
Pane
P. Carmichael
CD Realty & Investment
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North Hill
South Ky
North Main St
Koswell N.M
Bank Bldg
Turner Land and Abstract Company
E. T. Amonett
N. Main
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