Property Owners Called to Protest Proposed Paving District
Property owners invited to protest the proposed paving district in legal form. Visit Chaves County Abstract and Insurance Office in the First National Bank Building to sign the protest and bring the city notice guiding property descriptions. Attend promptly and aid the committee led by R D Bell, L B Cram, W El Wiseley, C A Baker, and W R Cozart.
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Chaves County Abstract and Insurance Company
First National Bank Bldg
R. D. Bell
L. B. Cram
W. EL Wiseley
C. A. Baker
Ady
Itfe
W. R. Cozart
Old Directors Nominated for Year 1920 Election
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual election on January 20. A nominating committee renominated seven directors with terms expiring this month: J. E. Dunn Ray Wagoner Prager Miller J. K. Harrison D. W. Low W. C. Lawrence and E. J. Williams. Members may nominate by January 10 by posting on the bulletin board. Voting runs 10 am to 4 pm. The new board will elect officers for 1920 and push growth for Roswell and Chaves County.
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Chamber of Commerce
Harry White
H. A. Dow
A.pruit
George Perrine
A. N. Anis
J. E. Dunn
Ray Wagoner
Prager Miller
J. K. Harrison
D. W. Low
W. C. Lawrence
E. J. Williams
Roswell
Chaves County
Weather report for Roswell area and New Mexico
Official in Charge Clete Hallenbeck reports yesterday high 62 and low 27 with normal 55 and 26. Month to date 0.12 inches, normal 0.14. Sunrise 7:02 a m, sunset 3:07 p m. Forecasts unsettled, colder tonight and Thursday with possible snow, statewide northern snow extended over whole state due to shifting pressure.
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Clete Hallenbeck
Roswell
New Mexico
Mrs Miller Heads to Clovis for Several Days
Mrs Ed Miller departed last night for Clovis to handle business matters and visit friends, planning to stay several days.
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Miller
Clovis
Ed Miller
H. L. Stevens
el Paso
Roswell-Comanche Oil and Gas Company plans outlined
A public appeal invites investment in the Roswell-Comanche Oil and Gas Co highlighting trusted local leaders, a drill site near Comanche Oklahoma, and expected early oil production. The plan promises two wells, a buyer exit by pipelines, full fund return, and a 9000 share capitalization at $10 each, with stock at par and assurances of honest management.
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Roswell-Comanche Oil and Gas Co
Compu
Geo. W. Cox
Roswell-Overland Co
Roswell
New Mex
J. J
C. M. Water
F. R. Halstead
R. D. Bell
Hoswell
Richart
T. D. Skeen
Quaick Service Garage
L. W. Forsythe
W. B. McCoy
Roswell- Comanche
Comanche
Cotton County
Roswell Comanche Oil and Gas Co
Comanche Oil and Gas Company
First National Bank OF
Democrats Meet for Real Work in Nation Convention
Washington Jan 7 The Democratic national committee will be asked to adopt a resolution backing ratification of the peace treaty as Wilson desires and to commend the administration. An effort to change nominating rule to a simple majority may fail. Kansas City and San Francisco lead in prep for the convention after the Republicans.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Kansas City
San Francisco
Mine Workers Ratify Wilson Plan Ending Coal Strike
In Columbus on January 7 the United Mine Workers convention voted 1639 to 221 to approve the Wilson plan ending the recent coal strike. The convention’s radical faction failed to defeat the plan.
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Columbus
Ohio
Convention of the United Mine Workers
Wilson
Alienist labels New sane moron in Los Angeles
Dr. Charles Allen, alienist for the Prosecution, testifies Harry New is a moron yet sane. He argues New possesses low mentality but is mentally capable. The odd testimony emerges amid a case in Los Angeles with references to Buick Company and denatured liquor there.
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Los. Angeles
Charles Allen
Harry New
New
City Council Records Regular Monthly Session Actions
City council met last night with most members present. Bills passed, wages dispute referred to water and light committee. Carnegie Library report praised. budget boost requested to 2500. New City Employment Agency created to be led by Mary D. Smith, unpaid. Pool hall license denied for Sam Kameese after gambling Guilty plea. Charity bill dispute with county to be discussed with commissioners.
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Lawrence
Shepherd
Water and Sewer Department
Water and Light Committee
Clark A. ‘Baker
Carnegie Library Board
Banker
KE A Cahoon
Library Board
Ford, Whiteman and Akin
City Employment Agency
Mary D. Smith
Dow
Poorbaugh and
Ford
Packers Still Subject to Prosecution Despite Agreement
Washington January 7 The Dig Five packers remain exposed to criminal or civil action even after agreeing with the government to sell side-lines. Attorney General Palmer told the Senate Agriculture Committee he did not promise immunity and doubts new legislation is needed. He said the agreement followed Packers’ request to conform to government aims and rejected charges of favoritism toward labor leaders.
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Washington
Palmer
Senate Agriculture Committee
France
Americans slain by Carranza troops in Mexico port town
Washington reports Gabriel Porter an American oil employee was shot and killed by a Carranza army officer at Tuxpam on December 21. The Tampico consul advises the State Department. Full reports are awaited on two other American killings near Porto Lobos. the embassy is pressing for punishment.
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Washington
Gabriel Porter
Carranza
Tuxpam
Tampico
State Department
Porto Lobos
Mexico City
Deportation Warrant Issued for Soviet ambassador
A warrant for the deportation of the self styled Soviet ambassador has been issued in Washington. The warrant will be served soon to remove him from the United States.
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Washington
Coalestens
Department of Justice
Open primary race in Chaves county draws crowded field
The Chaves county political scene heats up as spring primaries approach with a likely large field for sheriff county clerk surveyor assessor and county commissioners. Names mentioned include John Wiland J M More Harvey Watt C M Hester John Holder Toade Stewart Frank Kirk W a Young J C Peck J S Massie J T Evans W A Wilson Ar thur Crozier G C Hanna J A Akin and others amid talks of multiple кандидates for every district. The only fixed outcome is an open election environment spur ring broader candidacies before ballots.
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Chaves
John Wiland
J. M. Moreand
Harvey Watt
C. M. Hester
John Holder
Toade Stewart
Frank Kirk
Frank Young
J. C. Peck
C. ©. Hill
Hayes
CIA Place
J. S. Massie
Massie
J. T. Evans
Iithat
Praia Judge
Tme
W. A. Wilson
W. W. Ogle
Ben C. Davisson
Arthur Crozier
Hagerman
G. C. Hanna
John Stone
Roswell
J. A. Akin
F. L. Mehihop
Dexter
Dillard Wyatt
J. C. Gilbert
Morrison Jewelry Store to Open Next Saturday Morning
New owner announces Morrison Jewelry Store will begin operations next Saturday morning. Mr Morrison resumes as manager with Miss Junor assisting, both to greet old and new customers. The high standards of goods and service promised, continuing Smyrl’s Jewelry Store traditions in the event.
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Morrison Jewelry
Morrison
Devastating Mexico Earthquake Kills Thousands Across Regions
Reports from Mexico City and Vera Cruz outline a catastrophic quake last Saturday with at least two thousand fatalities. Casautlan bears a thousand dead, Chilcolta wrecked by a hillside collapse, Saltilla partly destroyed with eighty five bodies found, and Jalapa reporting a hundred deaths. Oil wells in Tuxpam spit forth, and several tremors followed in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Casautlan
Chilcolta
Pescado
Saltilla
Vera Cruz
Jalapa
Tuxpam
Vera Cruz State
Chicothte
Barranca Grande
Latest Peace Compromise Not Acceptable to Lodge Republicans
Washington January 7 The latest democratic peace treaty compromise is not acceptable to the Lodge faction of Republican senators. Democrats will revise their reservations and return them. If modified and accepted, sixty four votes may ratify the treaty. If not, the Underwood resolution for a conciliation committee will be urged as a last resort. If President Wilson again demands unqualified ratification the compromise attempt will be dropped.
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Washington
Wilson
Explosion at Dupont Works in Uniontown Pa
A spontaneous powder explosion at the Du Pont powder plant in Uniontown Pa injures one person and causes about ten thousand dollars in property damage. The blast was powerful enough to throw people from their beds within a ten mile radius.
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Uniontown
Dupont
German naval officers trial and Scapa Flow stance
Paris reports a German note to the peace conference opposing the trial of the scuttling fleet officers and the surrender of five light cruisers to France. The Hungarian peace delegation is in place as a new conference forms at month end. The current talks wind down next week. Bank statements are requested by the U S comptroller showing banks' condition as of December 31.
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Paris
Scapa Flow
France
Washington
Salvation Army Christmas Work in Roswell Report Summary
The Salvation Army Roswell reports on its Christmas effort with baskets and a poor children’s tree. During December, 294 homes were visited, 115 hours worked, cash donations 143.00, provisions and toys valued at 86.30, total 229.30. Baskets reached 24 families. 94 people in those families. New Year’s Eve entertainment gave 65 children toys and 154 sacks of candy and fruit. Expenses totaled 108.05 with a relief balance of 34.95. Reports and vouchers on file. books open for inspection. Captain Richard G. Guest signs the report.
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Salvation Army of Roswell
Richard G. Guest
Roswell
When a Man Rides Alone at New Lyric tonight
The New Lyric presents a western romance driven story with William Russell in a majestic lead role though barely seen in the first reel. The film blends solid romance and a pastward atmosphere without flashbacks and runs about one hour fifty minutes.
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the Lyric
New Lyric Theatre
William Russell
New Lyric
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Allison
Buick
BIG Packers
F. L. Yeaw
State College
F. L. Yean
J. H. Wagner
Stevens
Berger
Jersey City
Janu
Victor Berger
Prevost
Brown
Mt, Clements, Mich
Lloyd Prevost
Young Brown
Buick Company
Salvation
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She Little Hat Shop
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