Re-elected Justice of the Peace Kirk Johnson tops race
Kirk Johnson was re-elected justice of the peace for the Roswell precincts by 1,239 votes, with 278 majority over six contenders. Ballard won constable with 693 votes, over O W Liston by 222. Precinct totals show 2,238 ballots cast, first use of general registration list slowing voting.
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Kirk Johnson
J. P
Ballard
Constable
Johnson
Lycurgus L
Kirk) Johnson
O. W. Liston
World Court Up Today in the Senate
The Senate began another fight over whether the United States should join the World Court. Democratic leader Robinson prepared to open for the pro court side while Borah and Johnson led opposition. Gore proposed a war debt payment reservation. A vote may be weeks away as other business takes precedence.
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Washington
Senate
United States
World Court
Robinson
Borah
Johnson
Gore
Congress
President Roosevelt
Witnesses from Fisch Family Testify in Hauptmann Trial
Two sisters and a brother of Isador Fisch arrive from Germany to counter Hauptmann allegations about receiving the Lindbergh ransom money. The court also hears handwriting expert Tyrrell and notes about Fisch’s safety deposit box and alibi efforts as proceedings continue in New Jersey.
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Hauptmann
Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Isador Fisch
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Germany
Pincus
Hannah
Czerna Fisch
Minna Stegnitiz
Me de
France
New York
Arthur Johnson
Kidnpker
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Fisch
Lindbergh
Bronx
John F. Tyrrell
Milwaukee
Tyrrell
Louis Blitzer
Arthur P Myers
York
Samuel C. Malone
Baltimore
New Jersey State Senate
Thomas W. Trenchard
Cincinnati
M. C. Marsh
Betty Gow
Henry Uhlig
Uhlig
Frederick A. Pope
Bruno Pichard Hauptmann
Ile de France
Vut Hauptmann
Congress to tackle tax plan amid lobby pressure in 193?
Beverly Hills notes predict Congress will shift from overture to steady taxation this week. Lobbies aim to push taxes onto others while Congress assembles committees with a Democratic majority. Roosevelt may trade Democrats for Republicans as the session unfolds.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Congress
Roosevelt
Absent Senator Alters Routine Reading of Journal
The State Legislature notes that Sen Fred Wilson was absent and no floor leader motion was made to read and approve the previous journal. As a result the journal was read in session yesterday signaling a break from the usual order of business.
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Associated Press
Senate
Fred Wilson
D-Bernalillo
Veteran Scribe A M Howe Helps Frame Session
Among familiar faces in this session is A M Howe, a newspaperman who claims Santa Fe as his home though he lived in many places in the southwest in his many years of life. The sessions would lack something with out this veteran scribe's close watch.
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A. M Howe
Santa Fe
Southwest
Florida Homestead Exemption Law Referred to Tax Committee
A cor respondent urged the Florida House to adopt a homestead exemption law in a letter. The proposal was sent to the taxation and revenue committee for review.
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Florida
House
Taxation and Revenue Committee
Readings Announced for Committee Meetings Amid Hall Noise
T J McNeil asked the clerk to read announcements of committee meetings. He directed the speaker to the opposite side of the hall noting Republicans in that area could not hear. The clerk will read the announcements hereafter.
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T. J. McNeil
House chairs squeak less after grease incident
In the House a noise issue was addressed as chairs that squeaked were greased. Members can now lean back to study lights and converse without disruption. The change aims to reduce squeals during floor discussions and neighborly exchanges.
Quiet House Session Avoids Spittoon Chaos
The House maintains calm this session with no spittoon incidents as members refrain from moving toward breaks or disruptions.
Governor resigns as mayor of Albuquerque
Albuquerque New Mexico January 15 Governor Clyde Tingley resigned as mayor at a special Albuquerque city commission meeting. Charles H Lembke was named chairman and another member would be elected at the next meeting tonight.
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Albuqerque
N. M
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Charles H. Lembke
Fatal shooting at Albuquerque resort ends in death
In Albuquerque New Mexico Fidel Baca 40 died from two bullet wounds after a disturbance at a dance in San Antonito near the city. Dionicio Chavez a commissioned deputy was held in custody in relation to the death. Sheriff Ross Salazar said Chavez claimed self defense after being attacked by Baca and another man.
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Albuquerque
N. M
San Antonito
Here
Fidel Baca
Dionicio Chavez
Baca
Ross Salazar
Bernalillo County
Chavez
Evans Dies at Artesia After Short Illness
L. P. Evans, 61, a leading Artesia businessman, died early this morning after a brief illness. He moved to Artesia 25 years ago seeking health. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Artesia
N. M
L. P. Evans
Navajo squaw fears government will burn old Navajos
Gallup New Mexico January AP report recounts a Navajo woman near Chin Lee who misinterprets government plans. Census worker Byron Hunter notes she believes goats counted for range control and an old age pension of 50 dollars monthly will lead to a burning of elderly Navajos.
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Gallup
N. M
Chin Lee
U .S
Byron Hunter
Administration Ticket Falls in Clovis Vote
Clovis New Mexico voters yesterday ousted the administration ticket in a local election naming five new commissioners. Winners include J. M. Hamilton, J. W. Johnson, Bill McGrath, C. A. P. Carter, and F. E. Dent.
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Clovis
N. M
J. M. Hamilton
J. W. Johnson
Bill McGrath
C. A. P. Carter
F. E. Dent
Nazis Win Saar Vote Dictates 1935 Plebiscite Victory
The Nazi sweep of the Saar plebiscite reports turnout near 90 percent of about 500000 votes. They seized control of the Saarbruecken police, aiming to round up roughly 120 anti Nazi officers, including 30 who were among the blue coats.
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Associated Press
Saarbruecken
Saar Basin Territory
Naz
Saar
Blue-Coats
Drive in Saar in Opponents of the Nazis
Saarbrucken reports a plebiscite result with over 90 percent backing reunion with Germany. Nazis trigger a crackdown as 16 communists and several anti Hitler police are arrested. Refugees flee while fear grips socialist headquarters and civilians seek protection. Police guard leaders amid tensions.
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Saar
Associated Press
Saarbruecken
Saar Basin
Germany
League of Nations
France
Max Braun
Common Front
Braun
Reich
Feed and expense bills in legislature headline
In Santa Fe on January 15 AP reports the $38 662 10 feed bill and $12 000 expense bill entered the House during the short session. Senate got two measures then adjourned. Debates touched on Democratic press coverage and caucus remarks amid partisan tension. Regular pay and allowance details listed for officials. Women’s clubs push child labor constitutional amendment. Justices of Peace election bill reviewed. Hidalgo County commissioners seek similar legislation.
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Santa Fe
House
Senate
A. M. Fernandez
D-Colfax
Santa Fe New Mexican
John E. Miles
Fernandez
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Louella McGaffey-Brown
Judiciary Committee
Hidalgo County
Plan to Make U. S. Supreme in Aviation
Washington January 15 AP A combined civil military aviation program to establish American supremacy in the air was before President Roosevelt for consideration today. He had a tentative outline and key features under review as part of the proposed national aviation effort.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Two Contests in State Legislature
In Santa Fe January 15 AP two Democratic Mora county rivals seek House seats now held by Republicans. Joe Hill sues Stanley A Foutz and Emilio Martinez sues Luciano Maes alleging unregistered votes and listing unregistered names ballot numbers and precincts. Hearing dates for Republican San Miguel and Guadalupe San Miguel seats not yet set.
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Santa Fe
House of Representatives
Mora County
Joe Hill
Stanley A. Foutz
Emijlio Martinez
Luciano Maes
San Miguel County
Guadalupe-San Miguel County
Six grazing districts in New Mexico
AP reports that committees from the New Mexico Cattle Growers and Wool Growers Associations approved six grazing districts proposed by F R Carpenter, U S director of grazing. Boundaries are general and three land experts will assist stockmen in organizing the units under Taylor act administration.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Carpenter
Roosevelt May Visit California for Exposition
President Roosevelt is considering a summer trip to the west coast with hopes of attending the California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego opening May 29. Representatives Burnham and Davidson press for a $350,000 appropriation to back the exposition. Governor Clyde Tingley plans to invite Roosevelt to New Mexico during the west coast journey.
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Washington
Roosevelt
West Coast
Burnham
R-Cal
G. A. Davidson
San Diego
Davidson
California
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Clyde Tingley
Bus Driver Arrested for DWI in Roswell
J. C. Hicks was arrested in Hagerman yesterday by Constable Jim Williamson on a charge of driving a school bus full of children while intoxicated. Hicks was brought to Roswell and jailed. An information was filed in district court today by District Attorney Lake J. Frazier.
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J. C. Hicks
Hagerman
Jim Williamson
Hicks
Roswell
Lake J. Frazier
Early Day Pioneer Col Edgington Laid to Rest
Alamogordo New Mexico January 15 Funeral services for Col J E Edgington 76 pioneer resident of Otero county who died Sunday were held here yesterday Edington who came to New Mexico in 1890 was one of the first presidents of the New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell and had served in official capacity in Otero county for many years His widow and six children survive him.
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Alamogordo
N. M
J. E. Edgington
Otero County
Edington
New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
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