Former stage beauty Lillian Russell is dead
Pittsburgh, Pa June 6 Lillian Russell the former stage beauty died at 2 20 am today after ten days illness from a complication of diseases believed to be the result of a voyage home from Europe where she had studied immigration conditions for President Harding near the end of a long career she was survived by her fourth husband Pitts burgh publisher Alexander P Moore Miss Dorothy Russell Calvin a daughter by a former marriage and Mildred A Martin a niece funeral plans not yet completed Miss Russell served as a regularly enlisted top sergeant of marines during the war
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Pittsburgh
Lillian Russell
Europe
Harding
Alexander P. Moore
Dorothy Russell Calvin
Mildred A. Martin
Russell
Predicting Weather From Earthquakes in Tokyo
A Tokyo correspondent recounts a man who claims earthquakes can forecast weather. He provides a tongue-in-cheek letter outlining a time based system with hours tied to rain drought wind or similar conditions. The piece lampoons overconfident forecasts and notes quakes rarely hit precise times.
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Tokyo
Japan
Rand
Brown Athletes Dominate Eastern Intercollegiate Track
Brown leads a strong contingent across major eastern schools in track. Cornell contributes two Browns R E and N P Brown who excel in distance and cross country. Dartmouth’s Teroy Brown holds a 6 foot 434 inch indoor high jump mark. Harvard’s J F Brown shines in the 16 pound shot. Penn’s Larry Brown captains and stars in middle distance events.
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Larry Brown
Theniversity of Pennsylvania
Wages of Rail Workers Cut by the Labor Board
Chicago June 6 The wages of railroad employes have been cut 64 million dollars a year by the United States railroad labor board. Five hundred thousand men under normal conditions are affected. The board's decision follows closely one reducing the maintenance of way employees 50 million dollars a year. The largest divisions of shop and equipment and maintenance employes were reduced seven cents an hour. Freight car men were cut nine cents and car cleaners five cents.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Congress Must Act Prevent Coal Rise In Nation
Washington reports warn Congress must act immediately to stop coal price increases from 1.50 to 2.60 per ton. Hoover says only Congress can craft emergency price controls amid a looming dealer-driven rise. Also notes dove populations and hunting issues, a new deputy game warden, and a cash-only plumbing ad by Chas. Cox. Roswell Juvenile Band plans Main Street performances all summer.
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Washington
Congress
Hoover
United States
Doris Bonney Visits From Baker University in Baldwin Kansas
Miss Doris Bonney returns from Baker University Baldwin to spend two weeks at home then accompany her mother and sister to California for the summer. Judge Charles R Brice and Dillard Wyatt leave for Carlsbad to attend the funeral of George Batton killed Saturday night at Hope by a Mexican escaped convict. Sam Batton, son of the slain sheriff, is appointed to fill the unexpired term as sheriff of Eddy county. Special drinking buttermilk from Purity Creamery Company. Phone 116.
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Doris Bonney
Baker University
Baldwin
Kansas
California
Carlsbad
Charles R. Brice
Dillard Wyatt
George Batton
Hope
Sam Batton
Eddy County
Three Prisoners Escape From Tucumeari Jail
Former city police chief C W Corman now jailer at Tucumeari was attacked while feeding prisoners last Saturday as three inmates broke free. Sheriff Simpson recaptured the escapees, with Charles Whiteman Home noted in the pursuit. The report includes fragmented lines about an event at Lina cabin and a Brown Bowl room closing notice for Thursday.
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C.W. Corman
Tucumeari
Simpson
FRM
Anpoungenjen Fe
BTU
Rea
Aaveitiee
Cox on Trial Charged Use Mail Defraud
Three witnesses testified for the government as the trial of S. J. Cox reopened in Houston Texas. He is charged with using the mails to defraud in connection with the sale of oil stocks. The witnesses completed the government's case and the defense began at noon.
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Houston
Texas
S. J. Cox
Police comb Kansas City for woman in black
Kansas City police search for a woman in black tied to the shooting of Frank Warren Anderson. They believe she may hold a key role in the case after she swooned during a visit to the undertaker’s where Anderson’s body lay.
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Kansas City
Frank Warren Anderson
Anderson
War panorama Pantheon de la Guerre to tour America
Ocean transport experts face a puzzling task as an American group acquires the Pantheon de la Guerre. The enormous canvas will travel intact from Paris to New York on a single roller, requiring special railroad cars and limited ship options. Most visitors to the exhibit were American, not French, except for a wartime cast including Pershing and Wilson.
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Paris
New York
Egypt
Central Park
France
Pantheon
United States
Pershing
Liggett
Allen
Wilson
Ambassador Herrick
Stores Close Thursday In Summer Adjustment
Roswell residents are advised that purchases on Thursdays must be made in the morning as stores will close Thursday afternoons during June July and August. The Princess theatre has reopened after remodeling and is now praised for its interior and exterior presentation with top quality pictures.
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Roswell
Princess Theatre
Princess
Goodyear and Fish Tre Ad Promotes Tire Service
A Roswell Ad Club note invites members to a meeting at the Gilkeson hotel tomorrow at 12:15 PM. The ad touts Goodyear and Fish Tre tires and emphasizes real tire service by experienced tire men.
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Goodyear
Hall Bros
Ad Club
Roswell
Advertising Club
Gilkeson Hotel
Deputy U S marshal departs city for Alamo Gordo
Lee Wilkergon a deputy United States marshal leaves the city this morning for Alamo Gordo after several days in town handling official matters. Also noted are Mr Ang Mrs Ernest Malone and children Mrs Eva M Cooper and Jimmie preparing to visit the Malone cabin on the Ruidoso for an extended stay.
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Lee Wilkergon
United States
Alamogordo
Ang
Ernest Malone
Eva M. Cooper
Jimmie
Malone Cabin
Ruidoso
New Mexico National Guard Seeks Enlistees to Support Defense
A historical plea urges able bodied young men in New Mexico to join the National Guard to back the National Defense Act plan. It argues Guard training benefits individuals and society, supports business and property protection, and reduces reliance on a large regular army or universal mobilization.
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United States
Congress
National Guards
National Guard
New Mexico
Enlis
Great Mardi Gras Ball in Roswell Armory
Armory Battery A plans a unique Mardi Gras Ball the first held in Roswell on Thursday June 15. It mirrors the New Orleans carnival with Roswell Dance Orchestra performing and musical novelties. Admission is 1.25 dollars including dancing, favors and refreshments. Tickets from battery members or at Ginsbergs The Model Skipwiths and Jewett's.
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Armory Battery
Roswell
Armory
New Orleans
Ginsberg
Model
Skipwith
Jewett
Boy Scout Library Seeks Books and Magazines
A local appeal notes many books and magazines donated to the Boy Scout Library for the new Club House, with ongoing need for suitable reads for boys aged twelve to twenty. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 86 to arrange pickups or donations.
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Boy Scout Library
Chamber of Commerge
Wife defies grand jury in Peters murder case
Mrs. Walter S. Ward refused to answer questions before a grand jury about events on the night of May 15 when Clarence Peters, labeled an alleged blackmailer, was killed. District Attorney Weeks and Attorney Allan R. Campbell pressed for answers. Judge Morschauser ruled she must answer questions about those present besides her husband.
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White Plains
Walter S. Ward
Clarence Peters
Weeks
Allan R. Campbell
Ward
Morschauser
Japan Faces Political Vacuum After Premier Resigns
TOKIO June 6 Failure to appoint a standout leader to head the new government worsened Japan’s internal crisis as Premier Takahashi and his cabinet resigned yesterday. Paris June 6 Poiret argues eight dresses plus two mantles suffice for a well dressed wife advising husbands to sacrifice for appearances while detailing a wardrobe list.
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Tokio
Japan
Takahashi
Paris
Paul Poiret
Poiret
Reverend Calls for Movie Censorship After Viewing
Honouu June 6 Rev Albert W Palmer pastor of the Central Union church says censorship is needed after he paid 1 10 to view films. He reports seven murders three adulteries 12 masked bandits bandit gang a crap game and a subtitle about a knee dimples vs cheeks urging action.
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Honouu
Albert W. Palmer
Central Union Church
Rev. Palmer
Memorial To French In Panama Canal Zone Park
In Ancon Panama on the former prison area a new Plaza de Francia park is laid out. A memorial to French workers who perished building the canal is under construction. The centerpiece is a 59.06 foot obelisk topped by the French cock with decorative base elements.
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Ancon
Canal Zone
Chiriqui
Panama
Plaza de Arms
Plaza de Francia
Saskatchewan Railway Miles Total and CPR Share
The total railway mileage in Saskatchewan is 6,269 miles, with Canadian Pacific operating 3,777 miles. The figures reflect the province's railway network as of June.
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Saskatchewan
Reigna
Province of
Canadian Pacific
Firestone Gold Tires Featured in Special Offer
Automobile ad notes a big special on 36 x 3% tires with early availability. Mentions stock status and quick service, promising new tires and a sales push to attract buyers.
Mrs Atkinson Leaves for Carrizoxo on a Visit
Mrs W M Atkinson departs this morning for Carrizoxo on a short visit.
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Mrs. Atkinson
W.M. Atkinson
Carrizoxo
United Mine Workers Funds Released in Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court ruled to release 750000 dollars of United Mine Workers funds tied up by a long running Arkansas damage suit. Miners say the release could hasten the end of the strike as operators may agree to conference and settlement, per union officials.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United Mine Workers
Arkansas
Death to Board Day Beck Details Revealed
Judge Jean P. Day who killed Lieut. Col. Paul Ward Beck told the army board of inquiry the shooting details. Board sessions were closed to the public. A Chamber of Commerce freight register service will help freighters and ranchers pair loads with trips, free to users, improving efficiency and reducing waste.
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Oklahoma City
Jean P. Day
Paul Ward Beck
Army Board of Inquiry
Chamber of Commerce
Theervice
First Aid Examinations For Scouts Thursday Evening
Examinations will be given in Sec ood and First Class First Aid to scouts prepared at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening at 7 O'clock. Brown Well Producing reports the Artesia Utilities company now has the oil flowing at 25 barrels per day from a well six miles southeast of Artesia. Oil hauled to Artesia for ice plant burners. Also Firestone tires ad and Hanny funeral announces service today for Mrs Catherine Hanny at Roswell Undertaking parlors with burial at South Park.
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Chamber of Commerce
Brown
Artesia
Big Rain Drops Reported in Clovis City
Reports say heavy rainfall hit Clovis last night with about two inches in forty minutes causing potential flooding and delays on the day’s passenger train service. Local weather notes describe an intense downpour flooding streets and disrupting travel.
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Clovis
Attorney Little Home on Legal Matters
Attorney O E Little returned this afternoon from pursuing legal business up the road where he has been engaged for several days.
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Little
O. E. Little
Hall Bros Advertisement Mud Chains For Cars
Hall Bros. advertises mud chains sized for wheel fittings with no extra charge. The blurb emphasizes ready availability and customer fit.
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Hall Bros
Visiting sisters Mary and Martha Harris visit city from Muskogee Okla
Misses Mary and Martha Harris arrive for an extended visit with relatives in town from Muskogee Oklahoma. The ad copy touts tire prices and service from local tire shop, noting new stock and over 86 days old inventory.
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Mary
Martha Harris
Muskogree
Okla
Strike vote ordered by railroaders unions
In Chicago on June 6, a strike vote was ordered for the 500000 members of the railroad federated shopcraft unions after a wage cut was announced. Workers will vote on a walkout in protest, with results due June 30, the day before the new pay scale takes effect.
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Chicago
Railroad Federated Shopcraft Unions
Only 3 Tons of Clothing Needed for Relief Drive
Phoenix May 26 only three tons more clothing are needed to reach the Near East Relief Drive quota for Arizona and New Mexico. Roswell residents are urged to fill gunny sacks with clothes and shoes and send to Twenty Central Building Phoenix Arizona to aid Christian refugees facing winter hardship. Charles F Willis state director.
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Phoenix
Arizona
New Mexico
Near East Reef Drive
Roswell
Central Building
Charles F. Willis
California Leads In Broadcasting Says Geographic Society
Washington reports that California tops states in embracing radio broadcasting for music and entertainment. A Geographic Society bulletin notes licenses issued by mid April show California with 37 of 167 total music and entertainment stations at 360 meters, with Ohio second, then Pennsylvania and New York.
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California
Washington
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
National Geographic Society
United States
Texas
Minnesota
New Mexico
Maine
Prohibition In St. Louis Drives City Hospital Outlook
St Louis report shows alcoholism as the leading disease treated at City Hospital in the last fiscal year. Dr Rolla Y Henry items 3 234 alcoholism cases among 15 089 admissions, up from 12 539 prior year.
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St. Louis
Rolla Y. Henry
Canadian grain moves to Trinidad in new field
VANCOUVER British Columbia a local shipping agent booked an order for moving 1000 tons of Western Canada oats to Trinidad marking a new field for Canadian grain. Thirty one carloads of shrimp were shipped from Southport North Carolina on June 6 setting a market record as catches were heavy along the coast this spring.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
Western Canada
Trinidad
Southport
N. C
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