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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
1
A northern Washington fire sweep threatens Cedar Falls and surrounding towns as embers from strong winds reach Portland suburbs. One firefighter is dead and several logging camps have burned. Ranches between Portland and Corbett, about twenty miles east, are destroyed as the fire moves eastward.
Washington June 1 American public will pay from ten a cent less for coal as long as strike continues under an agreement reached between Secretary Hoover and the non union operators. Department of commerce officials said this cut from prevailing prices was assured. As a result of Hoover's final conference with operators prices to the consumer will be based upon three dollars a ton at the mines.
Washington reports today that America's foreign trade continues to fall. Exports in April were 315,099,595 dollars versus 240,463,106 last April, while imports totaled 217,073,382 dollars, down from 254,579,325 in the prior April.
Washington June 1 The Woodruff Johnson resolution calling for an inquiry into laxity at the justice and war departments in war grafts failed in the House rules committee by 7 to 4 ending its bid for investigation. Also notices a Democratic primary call in Chaves County New Mexico for June 20 1922 and local notices including a vagary case with a $10 fine.
William E. Donovan, aged 386 years, was executed today for murdering his wife in Michigan City Ind The sentence followed a clemency plea after his seventeen year old daughter urged Governor McCreary to impose the extreme penalty Donovan faced the electric chair with no nervousness as friends sought mercy
Secretary of War Weeks told the senate agriculture committee he does not find Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals power plant offer satisfactory. He favors the Alabama Power Company proposal, stating its provisions align better with the government’s interests and did not discuss other bids.
Belfast Ireland June 1 The death toll in the past 24 hours rose to 13 as John Cane a truck driver was dragged from his seat and shot on York road Two others were killed this morning and ten more lie in morgues after last night’s sectarian warfare John Jennings a Catholic and his blind landlady were shot as their house was fired
Posse members resume the man hunt for Char lie Williamson, wanted for shooting Deputy Sheriff Knanbel near Pilgrim. Reports of a sighting six miles east of Nixon drew armed men, but a thorough search found no confirmation. Authorities believe Williamson may head toward San Antonio as the recent tip proved false. Also notes Miss Catherine Taylor and Doyle Tandy leaving for Los Angeles for work and study. Includes local ads and notices about a marriage license issued to Albert Browning and Miss Della Rame, plus various ads from Roswell Laundry Co and others.
The Roswell Advertising Club held a lively meeting with 28 members present. Discussion led by Mr Murdock focused on advertising for retailers and consumers. FE J Williams will attend the Associated Advertising Clubs world convention in Milwaukee. An advertising design was chosen for distribution at the convention. The Boy Scout committee reported Adelah troop flourishing and planning the Carlsbad encampment in July.
Ne Valera denounces Churchill threats to Ireland in a message to United Press. He says the British authority cannot prescribe what Irishmen shall or shall not do, defying the British government and upholding the peace treaty spirit.
Phoenix Arizona May 26 Only three tons more of old clothing are needed to complete the Near East Relief Drive quota for Arizona and New Mexico. Roswell residents are urged to donate clothing and shoes in up to young sacks sent to Twenty Central Building Phoenix. The appeal seeks to save Christian people from hardship next winter. Charles F Willis State Director.
A small rabbit drive four to five miles northeast of Roswell, directed by County Agent Thomas, yielded nine rabbits and faced poor weather. Officials expect a larger raid to curb the pest population in the area. The report follows a broader note on India where wild animals caused 2,339 deaths and 20,043 snake bites in 1921.
Last night brought the best rainfall in a year across Roswell and southeast New Mexico with totals from .58 to two inches in various districts. The Berrendos measured 1.1 inches while Pecos river regions and towns like Clovis Hope and Carlsbad reported two inches. Weather signals a general statewide soaking aiding cotton, farming, and stockmen as plains, mesas, and canyons received heavy rain.
The body of N C Benhum of Pittsburgh who sold Magnolia Oil was shipped home after Sheriff Joel N Hale shot and killed him. Hale surrendered to a justice of the peace, posted bond at five thousand dollars, and continued to serve as sheriff. No statement was made and the examining trial date was not set. In Indianapolis the American Legion warned ex soldiers face increasing personal crises as they adjust, with two crisis reports daily. The Legion called for hospital funding under Langley and seeks to liberalize the Sweet bill to allow government treatment for late appearing war injuries.
Real and state transfers filed May 21 1922 list R F Barnett and wife selling to A D Collins and W C Witherspoon for 10.00 multiple parcels including Barnett additions and Hagerman and Lake Arthur tracts in sections township ranges. Abstract and Title department of First State Bank & Trust Co recorded the conveyances.
Dan Traley arrives from Clovis to visit friends for the next several days while Ben Baker, fresh from his ranch on the plains east of the city, comes to town today to handle business matters and stay several days.
Dozens of people in California question Rotary during the week as Los Angeles hosts the International convention June 5 to 10. Rotary began in Chicago on February 23, 1905 with four men led by Paul P. Harris and expanded to San Francisco, Winnipeg, London and beyond through clubs and conventions.
Work progresses on repapering and repainting the large Scout building room. C H Weist donated books for the Scout library, but many more are needed from Roswell homes. Wanted are stories of the West scouts pioneers seas outdoor adventure boy scouts camping and technical and educational books. Notify Chamber of Commerce to arrange pick up.
J. W. Benson a 50 year old bachelor was found dead slumped in a barrel of water at his Denton Texas residence. Authorities believe he slipped while dipping a bucket and plunged headfirst into the barrel. Tom Fort Jr returned this afternoon from State College where he had been attending for the past year.
Hartford, Conn May 31 Allan Church chief examiner of immigration says the Americanization craze after the war lowered the standard for naturalization. He notes workers are urged by employers to seek citizenship, leading to many applicants who cannot read or write and are drilled in a few questions, resulting in less study and lower standards.
Caleb Cullen arrives from Washington D C to spend days with his parents in town. Seals Morgan returns this afternoon from a brief business trip to points up the road. Singer Sewing Machine Co advertisement appears in the page.
The International Board of Rotary meets every sixty days and oversees 89 world districts. District governors are elected from club nominations and report monthly. officers are volunteers. A reorganization of districts is discussed at the Los Angeles convention, with a push to establish national associations under the International Board. The nine member board will be elected by national associations. current officers include Dr. Crawford C. McCullough as president and Chesley R. Perry as secretary general.
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