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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1934

Page

5

Stocks Fall Back From Early Gains In Irregular Session

New York stock market slid in late dealings after a morning of some improvement. Western labor unrest remained a factor but less pivotal than yesterday. Turnover = 616,650 shares. Wheat and corn jumped on crop damage estimates. cotton hit four year highs. Some rail shares resisted. General Electric and others supported by earnings hopes.

New York U. S Santa Fe N. Y. Central Union Pacific Southern Pacific Pennsylvania General Electric Westinghouse Sears Roebuck Phillip Morris U. S. Smelting MclIntype Porcupine American Dome Howe Sound Cerro de Pasco Hudson Motors Auburn American Telephone U. S. Steel Case Consolidated Gas General Motors Chrysler Montgomery Ward

Liberty bonds and treasuries close steady in New York

Liberty bonds end trading with Fourth 4 1/43 at 33-38 and 101.19, Treas 4 1/4s at 47-52 and 113.26, Fed Farm Mtg 3 1/264 at 102.19, and Home Owners Loan 4s at 51 and 101.4.

Vt. S&s. Bonds New York Liberty Bonds Treas Fed Farm Home Owners Loan

Kansas City Livestock Market Report July 17

Hogs 6000 mostly steady with Monday average on 176 pounds up to 4.60 top. Packing sows 525 to 500 pounds 3.25 to 4.10. Cattle 11000, calves 2000, fed steers and yearlings steady to easier. Choice feeders steady. Steers 550 to 1500 pounds 5.50 to 9.00, heifers 5.00 to 6.75, cows 2.75 to 4.00, milk fed calves 2.00 to 5.00. Sheep 5000, lambs steady to 25 lower than best time, yearlings strong, lambs 6.50 to 7.35 per 90 pounds, yearling wethers 4.00 to 5.15, ewes 1.50 to 2.25. Quotations based on ewes and wethers.

Vansas City Livestock Kansas City

Cotton market closes steady with modest gains in New Orleans

New Orleans spot cotton ends steady up seven points with sales of 360 bales. Prices rise as low middling reaches 12.57 cents, middling 13.22, and good middling 13.67. Receipts total 5,004. stock stands at 601,773 bales.

New Orleans

Chicago Grain prices on July 7 AP update

Chicago grain totals show July wheat 98 3 8, Sept 99 5 8, Dec 1.01 3 8. corn July 61 3 8, Sept 62 1 2 3 8, Dec 64 7 8 65. oats July 44 3 4, Sept 45 1 4 3 8, Dec 46. rye July 71 3 4, Sept 71 3 4 to 71 7 8, Dec 73 1 2 3 4. barley Sept 56 1 4 56 1 2 3 8, Dec blank. lard July 7.05, Sept 7.25, Oct 7.40. bellies July 10 10, Sept 19 30.

Chicago Ryb

Wool Market Sluggish in Boston Light Trade Offers

The Boston wool market remained slow with occasional small lots moving to meet urgent needs. Fall greasy Texas wool sold around 61 to 63 cents a pound scoured basis, eight months spring wool 75 to 76 cents, and graded clothing territory wool 77 to 79 cents.

Boston US Dept Agr Texas

New York Cotton Rises as Southern Weather Reports Persist

New York July 17 AP an early decline after Liverpool cables gave way to a renewed advance on continued unfavorable crop weather in the southwest futures close steady 3-7 higher with contracts including Fly 13.05N Oct 13.21 Dec 13.34-36 Jan 13.37 Mar 13.44 May 13.62 spot steady middling 13.30

New York Liverpool

Spot cotton steadies at 13.10 middling in Galveston

The Galveston market reports spot cotton steady at 5 up with middling grade priced at 13.10 while 200 bales were sold. AP dispatch notes little change in price as traders monitor demand and weather.

Galveston

Cattle shipment limit raised by New Mexico drought relief official

J. R. Thomas county agent and E. Mauldin head of New Mexico cattle shipments discussed via long distance telephone Santa Fe. Mauldin told to ship as large as necessary until further notice, noting the state quota of 2,000 head per day had not been reached on any day.

J. R. Thomas E. Mauldin New Maexico Fara New Mexico Santa Fe Chaves

Married Here Fred Coats and Ahnina Smith United Here

Fred Coats and Ahnina Smith, both of Jal New Mexico, were married yesterday afternoon by Reverend H. C. Henderson.

Fred Coats Ahnina Smith Jal, N. M H. C. Henderson

Peddler questioned in Connor baby kidnapping case

Federal agents and Hartsdale police probed an eccentric peddler, Harry Lee Forestier, 51, for clues to 21 month old Bobby Connor’s disappearance. He admitted visiting homes on the day the child vanished but denied seeing the child or knowing his fate. Bernard Seidenberg, 20, jailed 90 days for malicious mischief after writing a letter offering to sell information. A new state police detail joined the investigation.

Hartsdale N. Y Bobby Connor Harry Lee Forestier Greenburgh Philip McQuillan Forestier Charles Connor Connor Bobby Bernard Seidenberg New York Herbert H. Lehman

General Strike Spreads Across Bay Area and Nation

A broad wave of labor action sweeps from San Francisco and Oakland to Alabama textile mills and maritime hubs. Violence mars events as 22 000 Alabama textile workers walk out and Minneapolis truck drivers join a nationwide stoppage. Local clashes injure four, while Seattle and Boston see tense activity and potential strikes for port workers and knit goods crews.

Minneapolis Pacific Coast Los Angeles Seattle Wagner National Labor Board Friend of Labor Portland Ore New York Boston Port of South Baltimore Gulf Coast Houston

Artesia tragedy ends in double murder suicide

An inquest in Eddy County, New Mexico, reports Clara Faley slain by Bill Parker at Faley's Artesia home at 11 15 am Monday. Parker killed himself with a shotgun as town marshal J M Jackson arrived. Parker, 47, had planned divorce and remarriage with Faley, leaving three children and a wife in Pine Bluff Arkansas.

Artesians Clara Faley W. B Bill) Parker County of Eddy Bill Parker W. H. Ballard Justice of the Will Eisinger D. E. Webb Bill Strong T. L. Bailey Jim Hammond Tom Steele Parker Frank Seale Howard Gissler Faley Jackson New Mexico Roswell Artesia Hettye Parker Pine Bluff Arkansas Haynes Ray Omy Rev. W. B. McCrory

President Roosevelts probe into airmail and ocean mail contracts

President Roosevelt signed an executive order directing the postmaster general to investigate foreign airmail and ocean mail contracts made before June 16 1953 and to propose modifications or cancellations. Parties to the contracts will be allowed to present evidence with a six month report due.

Washington Roosevelt

Labor unrest paralyzes San Antonio and spillover clashes in the nation

The industry stood still in San Antonio as 8,000 union workers walked out, many earning around 20 cents for 14 to 18 hour days. Tear gas at Kohler Manufacturing in Kohler Wisconsin failed to break pickets, while 500 workers at Assawaga Woolen in Dayville Missouri refused a 25 percent wage increase. Washington monitors labor strife with mediation efforts by labor dept and agencies, with the army navy and marines ready if needed.

San Antonio Texas Kohler Manufacturing Company Kohler Wis Assawaga Woolen Company Dayville Coma Washington Labor Department Army Navy Marine Corps

Bean Nominated for Sheriff of Chaves County

The Record announces Perry Bean as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to party action.

R. P. (Perry) Bean Chaves County Democratic Party

E J House Sr Seeks Sheriff Nomination in County Race

E J House Sr. has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for sheriff of Chaves County, contingent on the Democratic party's action. The announcement underscores his intention to run if the party backs him.

E. J. House, Sr Chaves County

Homer Dunagan Nominated for Democratic Sheriff Candidacy

Homer Dunagan is announced as a Democratic candidate for sheriff in Chaves County subject to the party's decision. The announcement notes his nomination pending party clarification and alignment with Democratic standards.

Homer Dunagan Chaves County

Democratic nomination bid for County Assessor in Chaves County

Democratic party seeks nominee for County Assessor in Chaves County subject to the result of the Democratic Primary. The contest depends on primary selection and party procedures. Voters are urged to participate in the upcoming election to determine the party’s candidate.

Jones Nominated for Assessor in Chaves County

A. C. Jones is announced as a candidate for Assessor of Chaves County, subject to the Democratic Primary. The notice specifies candidacy and election process timing within the local political framework.

Fern Bledsoe West Seeks Democratic Nomination for Assessor

Fern Bledsoe West announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Chaves County subject to party will at the primaries. The move signals support within the Democratic ranks for the county post and party guidance in the nomination process.

Fern Bledsoe West Chaves County

James B. Coats Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Chaves County

James B. Coats announces his candidacy for sheriff of Chaves County subject to Democratic primary voters. The Record notes his filing is authorized by Coats and will proceed according to voter will.

James B. Coats Chaves County

Lions elect Vincent C Stub to presidency at Grand Rapids

Vincent C Stub of Omaha Nebraska named first vice president of Lions International and will be inducted as president at the organization’s Grand Rapids Michigan convention. The selection elevates Stub to the lead role amid ongoing Lions activities and global service initiatives.

Vincent C Stub) Hascall Omaha Neb Lions International Grand Rapids Mich

Mrs Julia Prasher Announces Candidacy For Schools Superintendent

Mrs Julia Prasher is announced as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves county, subject to the Democratic party decision. The announcement centers on party guidance and electoral process in the county.

Julia Prasher Chaves County Democratic Party

Ralph A Sheeham Announces Democratic County Clerk Candidacy

Ralph A Sheeham authorizes The Daily Record to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk of Chaves County subject to the will of the Democratic party.

Ralph A. Sheeham The Daily Record Chaves County

County Treasurer Nomination Hint for Mrs Crosby

A notice announces Mrs Harold E Crosby as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Chav es County, subject to the decision of the Democratic party.

Harold E. Crosby Chaves County

County Assessor Race in Chaves County Hints at Democratic Preference

In Chaves County the assessor race appears tied to the Democratic party's influence ahead of the upcoming primary. Local voters shown interest in party alignment and fiscal accountability as campaigns pursue the position.

Candidate Declarations For County Commission Run

County officials announce S P Johnson Sr as a candidate for county commissioner and Ernest Nelson as a candidate from district one subject to the Democratic primary. The notices name the candidates and indicate primary election eligibility and district affiliation.

S. P. Johnson, Sr Nounce Ernest Nelson

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