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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1923
Page
1
Berlin reports Germany will resume reparations via a commission to assess its ability to pay and cap the total. International loans will fund payments, with a rough ceiling of thirty billion marks. The Cuno government rejects the unofficial French idea of 2.2 billion marks annually for 35 years.
Albany March 13 the Anti Saloon League of New York a political committee must file a statement of receipts and expenditures made in connection with the 1922 primary and general election, the supreme court justices ruled today.
Dublin dispatch reports six Irish rebels executed today by government authorities. One hanged at Cork, two at Mullingar, and three at Wexford, in a coordinated crackdown amid ongoing unrest.
A Roswell contest invites ladies to submit team names for the town's baseball club with options like Apple-Knockers and Foremans. Season tickets will go to the three best names. Manager Chas M. O'Day reports training camps in Texas and plans to assemble a strong 1923 roster arriving in Roswell mid April.
Governor Neff told the Texas legislature he will not recall them if they adjourn sine die after reconvening Thursday morning. He will not reconvene until mid April or early June. He previously urged immediate adjournment to pass revenue measures and appropriations.
Austin Texas March 13 An announcement from the railroad commission states R B Walthall of Nagodoches is appointed chief supervisor of the oil and gas division effective March 15 He has served as private secretary to Governor Neff since January 1921
W E Steward, organizer of the W E Steward Land Cup, was sentenced in Kansas City on March 13 to five years in a federal penitentiary for using the mails to defraud in selling Texas lands. He received concurrent five year terms on sixteen counts, was fined $1 000, and must pay about $10 000 in costs.
The Armory hosts the Merchants Industrial Fair March 15 16 17 with booths from Joyce Prints National Le 101 Store Roswell Laundry Co J Hull Ginsbergs Dobbs Furniture Co Welter Saddlery lluffs Candy Co Umfleets Cash Gro Bank of Commerce Shoe Hospital Ministerial Alliance Geo Foreman Wood head Electrical Co Roswell Gas and Electric Co Malone Electric Co Kiwanis Club Owl Drug Co The Model Little Hat Shop Mrs Porters Beauty Shop Piggly Wiggly Co Moritz Sign Co Bake-Rite Bakery Fletcher Market Roswell Drug Co Gress Millers Mabie Lowrey Hardware Co Roswell Womens Club Mrs Lynch Hat Shop Kipling Roswell Hardware Co Roswell Coffee House E H Williams Co Huff s Jewelry Store Everybodys Cash Store Pecos Valley Trading Co Purdy Furniture Co Kemp Lumber Co Crystal Bottling Works Nelson Weber Candy Co Robertsons Confectionery Fuller Brush Co Ralph Vanderwert Roswell Auto Co Cummins Garage Overland Garage D S Motor Co Hinke Young Motor Co Shook The Co Amusement features include Old Fiddlers Contest Vaudeville Military band Quartets Chorus and more Merchandise will be sold each night Proceeds go to Kiwanis Club fund for underprivileged children of Roswell The Fair runs daily from 2 30 pm and 7 00 pm admission is free.
Attendance promotes the Roswell Buick Co and McCutchen contractor paths. March 15 to 17 hosts fair events with vendors, salt sales, and new bike buys amid a rustic community ambiance.
Camden N J March 13 Two floating airdomes are under construction for the United States one at New York shipyards and the other at Fore River. The carriers, originally battleships Saratoga and Lexington, are being converted due to Arms Conference changes. Each ship will be 860 feet long and 105 feet wide with a flat upper deck for aircraft. They will have three flattened smokestacks, starboard placement for easier landings, below deck aircraft storage and repair shops, and machine shops. They will reach 33 knots with 180000 horsepower from four shafts weighing over 33000 tons. They will feature complete radio gear elevators cranes and other reconnaissance equipment. Completed within two years.
The Salvation Army revival at Mast Second Street ended with a moving picture lecture titled The Salvation Army in War and Peace. An overflow crowd saw World War I scenes and the doughnut girls receive a strong reception from servicemen. Adjutant Askins praised the work and a new crusade by Lieut Colonel Davis and Captain Vernon begins thursday in Albuquerque lasting two weeks.
Fragmentary OCR text describes window displays and hats for men. Mentions Miss Paynes and Frances Renolph Payne shipped by Tiltor on a Monday to a home in Washington accompanied by an escort.
Washington March 13 A revived push for senate debate limits emerges from the strong filibuster against the ship subsidy bill. Proposals include cloture by majority, time caps on speeches and amendments, and rules forcing focus on pending business with penalties for repetition. Critics warn speed could harm governance. Senator Stanley warns against overhauling laws.
Harry Peltz of the Albuquerque Internal Revenue office died this morning at St Marys Hospital from pneumonia. He leaves a mother in Rivers Head Long Island and a brother Samuel Peltz of New York City. The body is at Tilton Funeral Home. Relatives provided scant details.
Tim Prentey practices at Iason Building, Room 224, Rye. Office phone listed as 468. Advertisement appears with terse, fragmented contact details.
Lincoln March 13 Women from Nebraska’s three leading civic groups press lawmakers to act on a broad program. They back child welfare civil service and education bills, require U S constitution teaching in schools, raise marriage ages, and tighten liquor law enforcement with new penalties and oversight powers.
The Roswell sanatorium fund struggles to reach 13000 as a critical week ends. R H McCune and C G Lawrence extend the donor drive to Saturday night in hopes of finishing the effort. Subscriptions are collected at the Chamber of Commerce or with the two organizers, listing numerous local businesses and individuals as contributors.
In Austin on March 13 the Frisco-1.G. N. merger bill was passed finally by the Texas Senate by a 27 to 1 vote. Bowers voted against the bill. The measure, identical to the version from the House, now moves to the governor for signing.
A noontime call to the last house on West College Boulevard brought the fire company. As the fire truck moved north on Penn, a Ford coupe driven by Miss Zoa White with Miss Laura Ballard inside turned south off Penn and east off Seventh. The crash caused moderate damage to both vehicles. occupants escaped harm and the crew expressed relief that both girls were uninjured.
Thelma Powell wife of C W Powell of 115 East Pear Street died Sunday morning at age 22 She leaves her husband a baby Evan Lea her parents Mr and Mrs L B Hansen five brothers and one sister all of Water Valley Texas Mrs Hansen and her son Nola Hansen arrived in Roswell and accompanied the husband and child as the body was sent to Water Valley for burial Powell has worked at the Highway Garage since arriving in Roswell last summer The note mentions lighting at some spot and invites a visit to see lighting.
Roswell organizes a Community Choral Club with Albert A. White directing. Mrs. Roy Daniel elected president and Colonel F. W. Thompson as vice president. The group aims to boost civic betterment through a large chorus, recalling past Apollo club successes and famous artists.
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Harbor Hotel, one of Houston's oldest structures, early today. Guests fled in night clothing as the blaze caused an estimated $20,000 in losses.
Dublin March 13 Two Irish rebels regulars were executed at Mulan gar today for participation in bank robberies in County Meath.
Bolshevik leader Lennine is said to be critically ill as German specialists arrive en route to Moscow. Ritter leaves El Reno as Jake Ritter, ex serviceman, with parents and two brothers, is taken byTilton ambulance from 109 North Sea to the station for return trip to El Reno Oklahoma. M W of A Camp No 13297 to meet Wednesday at 7 30. O R Rutledge Clerk. Advertisement 13the
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