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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1935
Page
5
New York markets showed modest gains by early afternoon with dull, listless activity. Traders stayed on the sidelines due to awaited automo bile code expiration, upcoming gold decision, and new floor trader rules. Grains and cotton rose slightly while bonds held steady. Total shares traded reached 427,540.
Chicago farmers saw varied closes as wheat futures eased from May highs while July contracts weakened. Oats and rye posted modest gains with December oats trading near 41. September values showed slight declines distinct from May gains, and soybeans remained steady around 15.70 for May delivery.
A terse AP sourced list presents numerous commodity and stock entries with short price-like figures. Items include Am Fen P War, Amr G&E A, Gulf Oil, Ford dtr Ltd, Hecla Min, Texan Oil, and Unit Verde, among others, each followed by a fractional value, indicating a marketplace snapshot.
New York reports a quiet cotton market as traders await the gold clause ruling or new incentives. May futures reach 12.44, October 12.35, with midday activity within 2 to 6 points of best. Futures close steady with gains of 4 to 7, spot middling at 12.60.
Kansas City livestock prices listed by category. Hogs 2,500 head slow. top 7.75 for 220 lb porkers. various weights from 140 to 250 lb fetch 6.75 to 7.60. Cattle 3,000 head. calves 700. fed steers up to 12.50. cows and heifers 5.50 to 6.50. vealers 6.50 to 10.50. stockers 5.50 to 8.50. Sheep 6,000 head. lambs above 9.00. yearling wethers 5.75 to 7.75. ewes 4.00 to 5.00.
The Boston wool market remained moderately active with fair inquiries, especially for finer western grown wools. Some houses reported steady business on average sales and short combing 64s and finer territory wools in original bags, while demand for graded strictly combing 64s and finer territory wools was lacking.
Liberty bonds closed with Fourth 4 1/4s at 33-38 and 103.29, Treas 4 1/4s at 47-52 and 114.24, Home Owners Loan 4s at 51 and 101.7, Fed Farm Mtg 3s at 49 and 100.20, and Fed Farm Mtg 3 1/4s at 64 and 102.19.
New Orleans on January 30 spot cotton closed quiet five cents higher with sales totaling 156 bales. Middling cotton priced at 12.57 per 100 pounds.
Spot cotton in Galveston on January 30 held steady at middling 12.60 cents per pound with 200 bales sold. The market showed little movement as buyers and sellers watched the latest trade signals from nearby markets.
Proposals continue on ballots with four year election plans and a two year alternate in the legislature. Possible changes include waiving trial by jury, abolishing the state superintendent of public instruction, and new forms of county government. Land exchange rules shift to require governor and attorney general approval.
Anderson's Gardens advertises strawberry rhubarb and asphragus plants for sale. Advertisement date unknown, location unspecified.
The Treasury Department orders all Customs Service Internal Revenue Bureau Mints Secret Service and Bureau of Narcotics personnel to shoot accurately when needed. About 1000 workers in the western region will be trained at centers in San Francisco Seattle Los Angeles San Diego and Honolulu. An automobile tour will visit Yuma Phoenix Tucson Nogales Douglas Albuquerque Denver Cheyenne and Reno starting March 1 to bring instruction to employees.
The Senate rejected adherence to the world court after 20 Democrats left the Roosevelt camp and 14 Republicans joined. Four doubtful senators were split, with three Democrats opposing after White House talks. League of Nations circles in Geneva were disappointed by the vote.
Santa Fe January 30 AP lawmakers push to wrap up the regular session as the House opens 31 new bills including many highway measures while the Senate introduces 10 constitutional amendments. A brief session is planned with Roosevelt program and attendance at the FERA building dedication. The comptroller’s office bill creating a revenue bureau with a $4000 head passes the House amid an amendment for state treasurer. a governor power bill is killed in the House. Rep Benito Valdez urges continuing the comptroller’s office for native people. The bill carried 24 to 12 with emergency clause.
A.W. Jones a truckline operator was robbed of 97 dollars by two African American men on the Coal Avenue Viaduct in Albuquerque New Mexico officers launched a city wide search but did not trap the suspects one transient from Ohio was detained for investigation.
Prudent mothers increasingly turn to Creomulsion for any cough or cold in children. The ad touts the product as an effective non narcotic remedy that emulsifies creosote with six other medicines. It promises a money back guarantee if relief is not found.
Santa Fe January 30 AP Rio Grande compact conference members moved back into executive sessions this morning after starting yesterday afternoon as they prepared for a public meeting.
In the probate court of Chaves County New Mexico notice is given that Lea McDowell was on January 5 1935 appointed executrix of the estate of Thomas W McDowell deceased by Judge C C Hill. Creditors must file claims with the county clerk within one year of appointment or they will be barred.
New Mexico lawmakers Senator Hatch and Representative Dempsey sent a program to Governor Tingley to align state statutes with Public Works regulations. Nine proposed acts aim to speed PWA projects and release about 750000 in approved funds held up by statute changes.
Toppeka Kansas January 30 AP Nurse Clara Brown Wax testified against Major Charles A Shepard in the murder trial of his wife Zenana Shepard. She said June 15 1929 at Fort Riley Mrs Shepard told her Major Shepard had poisoned her. The Supreme Court ruled the statement not a dying declaration and ordered a new trial.
A New Mexico House resolution honors former Gov H J Hagerman who served nearly three decades in public life including governor of the New Mexico Territory in 1906 1907 and federal roles with the Navajo Pueblo lands and Indian affairs. The measure passed 46 to 0 under suspension of the rules expressing sorrow and sympathy to his family.
The record notes a sequence of six proposed acts including enabling municipalities to receive water sewerage light and power services through corporation creation and a revenue bond law plus a provision for issuing bonds by state educational institutions.
Santa Fe January 30 AP Sen J H Mullis pleaded for a bill letting any bonafide citizen be named police chief but the Senate killed the House measure 5 to 18. He cited a Roswell police judge who failed to collect 1000 to 1500 in fines and said a club over his head would help. Sen A C Torres argued the people would have no voice in naming a judge under the bill as they now elect justices of the peace.
In Washington a secretary and Gulf Industries chair accuse major shipbuilders of bid collusion. The New York Shipbuilding, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Bethlehem Shipbuilding are named. A 1933 Washington hotel meeting allegedly fixed allocations for naval contracts.
New York reports Sir Malcolm Campbell and the Bluebird returning to Daytona Beach for another attempt at speed. They have held the one mile record at 272.108 mph and now target 300 mph, with a February window set by favorable winds and tides. Conditions will decide if the record can be broken this time.
An AP dispatch from Hsinking reports serious fighting began along the Manchukuo Manchurian border as a Manchukuoan Japanese column attacked to eject outer Mongolian troops from a disputed area northeast of Bor Nor.
In an effort to hasten approval of FERA work projects for Bernalillo county, county administrator Clinton P. Anderson was in Santa Fe for a conference with Major E. O. Braught, acting state administrator.
Advertised as a tonic for women suffering monthly discomfort and tired nerves Cardui is claimed to help run down conditions. Mrs. M. L. Brady of Swansea South Carolina testifies it aided her cramps and nervous state, noting her mother also used Cardui with positive results. Thousands allegedly testify to its benefits. If it fails, seek other ads in the Record.
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