Body of American aviator Sperry washed ashore
London reports a body washed ashore near Rye Sussex believed to be Lawrence Sperry the American aviator who disappeared last month while attempting a cross channel flight in a “flivver airplane” to assist political campaigns He was last seen flying toward France after his plane wreckage was later found
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London
Lawrence Sperry
Fly H
English Channel
Rye
Sussex
Sperry
Fly’ng
England
Ying
Fralgea
Venizelos Forms New Cabinet In Athens
In Atenas on January 11 former Prime Minister Venizelos completed his cabinet formation and signs indicate the government has enough support to secure approval from the national assembly over the coming weekend.
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Athense
Greece
Venizelos
National Assembly
Dempsey May Fight Caution After Firpo Knockdown
Jack McAuliffe weighs in on the Dempsey Firpo bout suggesting the champion may grow more cautious yet remains inherently fearless. He compares Dempsey to a thoroughbred horse and cites past athletes who faltered after early injuries, noting Dempsey’s instinct-driven resilience in the face of danger. He recalls his own 1886 bout with Jack Hopper and parallels the abrupt right hand punch that shaped Dempsey’s outlook.
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Jack Wauliffe
Jack Dempsey
New York
Luis Firpo
Jack McAulife
Dempsey
Firpo
McAuliffe
Brighton
James Mcdewan
Barnum
Mose
Jack Hopper
New York Athletic Club
Little Entente Plans Peace Support Pact
Belgrade January 11 communique from foreign ministers of Yugoslavia Roumania and Czecho Slovakia says the Little Entente will support efforts to preserve treat ies and consolidate peace. It implies an alliance with France and a joint treaty plus an industrial pact to bolster France in the Balkans.
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Belgrade
Serbia
Meting O
Jugo-Slava
Roumania
Czecho- Slovakia
France
Balkans
Son of Outlaw Leader Caught in Everglades
West Palm Beach Florida January 11 Bill Ashley son of John Ashley the outlaw leader killed in a posse battle surrendered in the Everglades this afternoon John Ashley Jr last of the robber gang is still at large and expected to be captured later today, posse leaders said.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Bill Ashley
John Ashley
Everglades
John Ashley, Jr
Red Lights Captures Mystery In Silent Screen Version
The Capitan theatre brings the film Red Lights based on Edward E. Jose's The Rear Car directed by Clarence Badger for Godwyn. Critics praise its suspense surpassing the stage play and commend its dramatic use of scenes and epilogues.
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Edward E. Jose
Clarence Badger
Godwyn
Richard Bennett
West
Taylor Holmes
East
Capitan Theatre
Weather forecast and local notices from Roswell area
Fair tonight and Saturday for Roswell and Pecos valley. New Mexico outlook fair tonight except northeast unsettled. Saturday fair with little temperature change. A central Plains low pressure system brings unsettled, cooler weather to northern West states. warmer central Plateau and northern Plains. Lusk appointed assistant land commissioner in Santa Fe. Moldy county treasurer W W. Snyder visits Lovington. local Roswell residents Lovington area.
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Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Central Plains
Central Plateau
Plains
Lusk
Santa Fe
Andrx Lusk
Carlsbad
Baca
WW. M. Atkinson
the Military Institute
Moldy County
The Fight Reflections On Dempsey And T Residual Caution
A fighter recalls four rounds of bewilderment on the cheek bone and how fear of a right hand made him flinch. He notes T’s cautiousness after the injury and wonders if Dempsey will similarly tighten up, fearing a decisive vulnerability.
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Dempsey
British Sub Sinks With Loss of 43 Men
Portland England January 11 Heavy seas at the sinking spot of the British submarine L Twenty Four after a collision wreck. Forty three men are feared dead. Mine sweepers found a heavy object on the ocean bottom but rough waters blocked salvage efforts.
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Portland
England
Nestlers
Five Bandits Rob Bank Messengers in Broad Daylight
Five bandits robbed two Main Street Bank messengers in Kansas City Missouri, escaping in an automobile with $42,000. The caper occurred at the bank entrance as the men were on duty, according to initial reports from the scene.
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TN Kansas
Kansas City
Main Street
Train derail near Chase injures ten in Alabama
Ten persons were injured when five coaches of the Memphis Special of the Southern Railway running from Memphis to New York were derailed near Chase Alabama on January 11. The accident occurred as the train approached Huntsville and caused investigations by railway authorities.
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Huntsville
Ala
Memphis
Southern Railway
New York
Chase
Alabama
North Carolina Cotton Spindle Growth Shifts Industry
North Carolina has led a rapid rise in cotton spindles, outpacing the national 2 decade growth with a more than 180 percent increase. The state now holds 18 percent of U.S. spindles, while Massachusetts accounts for 29 percent, reflecting a northeast shift and expansion toward eastern waterside mills.
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North Carolina
Chapel Hill
N. C
Mason and Dixon Lie
University of North Carolina Extension Service
Massachusetts
America
New England
Real Estate Transfers List From January 1924
Furnished by Gessert-Sanders Abstract Company piling January 10 1924. Transfers show multiple parcels in Roswell including blocks 24 and 3 with cash values up to 1750 dollars. Names include Columbus Connell Gladys Clark Mary B Brown Eila Lee Dow Cerra Jackson Albert Kaechele J. W. Skipwith Jr Oscar Runkel Frank Snipps Mary F. Rogers and George Slaughter. Local movers Mrs Henry Repsing and two children head to Riverside California with J.P. White returning from Littlefield Texas.
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Gessert-Sanders Abstract Company
Columbus Connell
E. R. L. Bradley
George M. Slaughter
West Side
Rosmell
Gladys Clark
Mary B. Brown
South Roswell
Eila Lee Dow
Aydelotts
Iea
FR. Kaechells
Cerra Jackson
Sid Newnw
Sisnwinwil Sianw
S. R
Albert Kaechele
E. Jackson
Secretary Wallace on President Harding's leadership qualities
Secretary Hilary C. Wallace said Harding's human qualities kindness and public service ideals suited the reconstruction era. He noted Harding faced disorganized business and economic forces at the start of reconstruction and had special training for national service during difficult times.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Co. Agriculture
Hilary C. Wallace
Harding Memorial Association
Presdent
Wallace
Hagerman's Navajo leadership praised by John Collier
John Collier writes in Sunset Magazine about H. J. Hagerman as commissioner-general of the Navajos, praising his leadership in oil leasing, boundary plans, and relations with Indians, government staff, and cattlemen. Collier notes Hagerman's tactful delegation selection and strong support from Dr. Hubert Work. A second note mentions the National Women's Party planning an international conference to end women's subjection.
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Sunset Magazine
H. J. Wagerman
Roswell
Hagerman
Navilles
H. J. Hagerman
Territoriaf
New Mexico
Hubert Work
Inerior
Indian Bureau
Mr. Hagarman
Navajo Council
Mashington
National Women's Party
Pack ard Mazda Lamps Ad From Roswell Auto Co
An advertisement from Roswell Auto Company promotes Pack ard Mazda lamps as a home lighting option. The notice encourages readers to buy lamps for the living room without raiding bedrooms, highlighting convenience and brand offering.
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Roswell Auto Company
Tide Wave Toll Reaches Seventeen On French Coast
Paris Jan 11 The death toll from the tidal wave that flooded towns along the French coast rose to seventeen with many ship crews still missing. Scientists blamed an unusual high tide and two weeks of severe storms for the disaster.
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Paris
France
Father jailed on charge of beating wife and daughter
In Houston Texas on January 11 Mrs Dan Messenger reported to officials that her husband beat her and their daughter with a chain leaving welts on the daughter's legs. The husband is jailed facing assault charges.
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Houston
Texas
Dan Messenger
East and West Texas Weather Forecast Update
East Texas expects tonight fair and warmer conditions with Saturday partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures in the east while colder extremes persist northwest. West Texas shows partly cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with probable snow flurries in the Panhandle, warmer tonight in the southeast, and colder Saturday except in the southeast.
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East Texas
West Texas
Panhandle
Civil Service Examinations Reopened for Vets
Washington jan 8 the civil service commission announced a change in favor of ex service men reopening examinations for veterans who served in allied forces 1914 1921 or American forces 1917 1921 may enter exams on existing registers if they apply during service or within one year after honorable discharge. Eligible passers enter the register but preference goes to those with honorable discharge evidence. Disabled veterans trained by the veterans bureau may take exams for related government positions with bureau certificates.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Furthr
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Notice to creditors of Citizens National Bank of Roswell
The Treasury Department office announces that all persons with claims against The Citizens National Bank of Roswell New Mexico must file with Receiver W J McInnes and provide proof within three months from December 8 1923 or their claims will be disallowed. Henry M Dawes Comptroller of the Currency.
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Treasury Department
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Citizens National Bank of
Veterans Bureau says reorganization ready to work
Washington January 11 Professor Hines announced the U S Veterans Bureau has been reorganized on sound business principles and is ready to get down to work. Sweeping administrative changes are effective today involving shifting of division heads.
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Washington
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Hines
Texas Rangers Begin Mystery Journey Today
Texas Rangers prepare to move from Austin as eight rangers assemble for a trip with speculation on their destination. Officials have not disclosed where the expedition will go, fueling mystery about whether it is headed toward San Antonio Corpus Christi or the border.
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Texas Rangers
Austin
Texas
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
EXPERT SHORTSTOP IS AN ESSENTIAL FOR PENNANT
Hans Wagner argues that pennant winners need an experienced and intelligent shortstop. He references Joe Sewell’s emergency Cleveland Indians season and Travis Jackson’s brief Giants stretch as evidence that exceptional cases exist. McGraw predicts Jackson will be a future star, while Frisch and Young remain valued. The piece notes flashlight ads and George Littlefield’s visit.
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New York
Hans Wagner
Joe Sewell
Sewell
Southern College
Cleveland Indians
Ray Chapman
Indians
Chapman
John McGraw
Giants
Travis Jackson
Innoreogues
Dave Bancro
Jackson
West
McGraw
Frisch
Young
Daily Stage Service Clovis Starts Tuesday
A daily stage line between Roswell and Clovis begins Tuesday January 15. Owned by Carl McNally of White Line Stage Co. and Bert Bailard of the 90 taxi, two model 7 passenger Buicks will operate with veteran driver Mattie Porter. Cars depart Roswell at 7:30 AM for Clovis arriving 12:10 PM, return at 2 PM, arriving Roswell 6:30 PM. Fares: $6 to Clovis, 5 cents per mile to intermediate points. Headquarters on West Second Street at the 90 taxi stand.
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Clovis
Carl McNally
White Line Stage Co
Bert Bailard
90 Taxi
Mattie Porter
Carrizozo
Roswell
Motor Transit Company
West Second Street
Eastern New Mexico Press Association Plans Annual Meeting
The Eastern New Mexico Press Association called to meet in Clovis on February 18 at 10:00 a.m. All members should attend and bring a new member. The group may join with the Panhandle Press Association of Texas for a joint Amarillo meeting in June. J. G. Greaves, President.
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Eastern
New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico Press Association
Panhandle Press Association” of Texas
Amarillo
Texas State Press Associatiion
J. G. Greaves
One Way Of Getting Eats Delays Lines In San Antonio
In San Antonio on January 11 unemployed residents line at the county license office to secure meals by selling their place to paying customers. A woman waits in line overnight until a wealthier man arrives to buy her spot, paying for a meal and sometimes more.
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San Antonio
Texas
San
Automatic Train Control Device Proposed by Alpine Inventor
S. G. Smith of Alpine plans to submit to the Interstate Commerce Commission a patented automatic train control device soon. The system would automatically stop trains when danger lies ahead on the tracks and Smith says it is both positive in action and practicable to install.
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Alpine
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
S. G. Smith
Smith
Washington
Business Increases In Ballas Texas 1923 filings
County clerk records show 1923 business activity rose over 1922 with 313 filing days at an average of 345 papers per day, up from 309 daily in 1922. The year reflects stronger legal instrument activity in Ballas Texas.
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Ballas
Texas
Real Tire Cable Ad By Hall Bros
A tire cable made for military use is offered at Hall Bros. The ad promises a spare tire with the same performance and notes favorable pricing.
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U.S. Army
Hall Bros
Dilley Heading Home After Brief Stay
Clark Dilley, who has been attending to business matters here for several days, will leave tomorrow on the White Line for his home in Hollywood, California.
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J.P White
Littlefield
Texas
George Littlefield
Kenna
Clark Dilley
Hollywood
Calif
Handpainted China Cups and Saucers Special Sale
Handpainted china cups and saucers offered at 3.00 for a six‑piece set at Morrison's Store. An unrelated legal item notes Rod Argate pleading guilty to being drunk before Judge Fletcher and receiving a 10 dollar fine plus costs. The ad promotes Goodyear or Kelly tires from Heil Bros. at lower final prices than off-brand rivals.
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Morrison’s Jury
Rod Argate
Be‘ort
Judge Fletcher
Goodyear
Kelly
Heil Bros
Litic
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Weather Forecast
Lovington
W. OW. Snyder
Aera
Briish
Henry Repsing
Riverside Calif
Beesing
SEC
Pres. Harding
John Collier
Wiff
Texas State
U.S. Veterans Bureaus
Dilley
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