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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
1
Catania reports Mount Etna eruptions push fifty thousand to one hundred thousand homeless as lava flows advance. Towns at the foot are wiped out while tremors shake the region. Buildings crumble under heat and ongoing eruptions devastate one of Sicily’s richest areas.
Boston June 19 The Leviathan sails this afternoon for a five day trial voyage with nearly six hundred guests of Chairman A D Lasker of the shipping board The trip tests the liner before its July fourth trans Atlantic passenger service as queen of the American merchant marine The voyage faced criticism as a million dollar joy ride President Harding supported Lasker saying he would never forgive him if he abandoned the trip Critics argued the expense was unnecessary to prove the vessel’s usefulness
Chicago June 19 delegates from five hundred to seven governors gathered for the first national wheat conference to restore King Wheat on his throne and push for higher wheat prices benefiting farmers amid bright crop prospects.
North Chicago records seven fatalities as a heat wave sweeps the Middle West. After a high of ninety one degrees, the temperature cools slowly and many seek relief at beaches. Dozens of prostrations are reported amid the hot spell.
June 19 Chicago Mrs Francis Thompson alias Fred G Thompson identified as the smiling blue eyed bandit who killed Richard Tesmer in a garage hold up. She was arrested in a north side raid with a man and another woman. Police call Thompson abnormal and note the dramatic identification by Mrs Tesmer.
St Paul Minn June 19 Gov J A O Prews Republican Magnus Johnson Farmer Labor and James Carey Democrat appear set as party nominees in the senatorial primary. They will face voters July 16 in a special election to succeed the late Senator Knute Nelson. The Press nomination marks a win for the Harding administration as President Harding endorsed him over other Republican candidates.
New York June 19 The first big liner to arrive since the liquor ban reached American territorial waters sailed up the bay today. The Majestic carried much alcohol from England but arrived sober. Before sailing every passenger who wanted to drink extensively en route had to declare needs in writing and dispose of rations before entering American waters. A large amount of labor was consumed.
J Hendrix Hall, operator of the Roswell Lovington mail and passenger car, testifies to mileage from four 30x3% Federal Blue Pennant Cords. Ad invites customers to switch to Federal Blue Pennant Card tires, touts S and H Green Trading Stamps, Roswell Auto Co. promises service and stock.
City council awarded a contract to New Mexico Construction for paving 13 blocks in Roswell. The bid was four cents per square yard for paving and two cents per cubic yard for excavation, projected to save property owners about 780 dollars versus the prior contract. Work to start immediately and be rushed to finish as fast as possible. The ordinance also accepted a portion of the last paving project while other sections stood approved.
Attorney Alexander J. Nisbet, long a Roswell figure now in Long Beach, Calif., argues the Pecos valley can rival Southern California with a new rail link east and to El Paso. He praises Roswell’s soil and urges local energy and citizenship to unlock the valley’s value and growth potential.
A letter calls for steps to protect game by organizing a Vermin Hunting Club. The author argues hawks owls crows wolves and other vermin destroy more game than hunters, urging local/state organization and support from the State Game Warden to preserve future sport and generations. The writer signs as a local voice advocating action.
Ten years of Rotary expansion impress delegates at the St Louis convention. A delegate notes Rotarians from Cuba to Scotland form a global professional network, arguing the movement itself embodies mutual service and could supersede a formal world league. Paul Harris warns against complacency and urges steady effort.
Roswell’s bootleggers fade as Sheriff John C. Peck and Chief of Police Gail Gordon lead a tough campaign. Three arrests in ten days show stiff penalties and strong local support, driving liquor traffic to a minimum and boosting public safety in the city.
The document notes a speech by President Haven of International Rotary stressing individual responsibility and fair dealing in business. It argues civilization advances through cooperative, unselfish enterprise and cites Rotary as a force for global understanding. It discusses rain in eastern New Mexico, noting heavy showers from Kenna to Clovis and impacts on roads and rivers.
The Giants open a four day series with the Gassery of Amarillo at Thorne Park tomorrow at three o clock. The Gants depart Clovis after a double header with the Cubs today. Chesher will umpire. McCullough will stay in Lubbock and Clovis. Tomorrow is ladies free day.
The Pine Lodge Association gifts a picturesque riverfront camp on the canyon’s south exposure. The site features log cabins shade trees running water and open spaces, noted as an ideal mountain camp location for Boy Scout Troops and committees. Gratitude is expressed to the Pine Lodge Association for this thoughtful gift.
A brief ad notes the arrival of a new line of hats including felts and velours at Little Hat Shop. The fragment points to a 19th century advertising notice describing fashion headwear and shop stock.
The text argues modern systems rely on property tax and business value to fund public schools and services. It contrasts reckless destruction with Rotary International offering an alternative: ambassadors advocating for codes and honest business practices. It emphasizes rock bottom principles over sentiment and urges personal conduct to reflect these ideals.
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