Sanitarium fund tactics and final $92,000 push
The sanatorium solicitors report a single new $2,000 subscription, bringing total funds to $92,000. Officials expect to close the fund tomorrow with $8,000 more to raise, then trustees will call a meeting, issue stock votes, form the corporation, elect directors, and decide site and plans for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ingham
California
G M. Farnsworth
H. A. Cahoon
J. i. Rhea
J.J. Jaffa
McCung
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Fair Surprises Visitors At Armory Event
Between 1500 and 2000 people crowded the Armory for the Merchants Industrial Fair under Kiwanis Club auspices. Booths by four merchants created a stunning display as auctions raised funds for underprivileged children. Items ranged from coffee to a phonograph with more auctions and entertainment planned tonight and tomorrow. The Jacobson building electric apartment display across the street was a major feature drawing visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Industrial Fair
Armory
Kiwanis Club
Jacobson
Comedy Play For Boy Scouts at Roswell
Friday night April 13 the Little Theatre Society of Roswell under Mrs Carolyn Shank Meeks direction presents The Black Heifer a three act comedy for a Boy Scouts benefit It is the inaugural appearance of the group and aims to be a great success Cast is being chosen with care by the director The play features a riot of fun with dramatic moments and a dependable Auto Jack for emergencies Roswell Auto Co advertisement included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre Society of
Roswell
Carolyn Shank-Meeks
Boy Scouts
Little Theatre
Freeze Hits Valley In Severe Pecos Weather
A deep freeze swept the Pecos valley and the Southwest with Roswell at 22 and surrounding areas down to 17. Most early fruit blossoms were killed or saved only by smudging, peaches largely unharmed though some lost. Crile’s big peach orchard reported minimal damage. Battery Attention: inspection Sunday at 1 pm at gun sheds. all members to attend per Captain BK. F. Schram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
Roswell
Dr. Crile
Crile
BK. F. Schram
Sabotage Hits Ruhr Front as Bridges Bombed
In occupied Ruhr Germany on March 16 a French soldier was killed and three others wounded while several German railroad workers were injured. Bridges were bombed and trains tampered with near Wedau station and across the St Amaroach river. A collision occurred after a switch tampering near the Trier region. Telegraph and telephone lines also suffered sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusseldorf
Germany
Ruhr
St. Amarzoach
Wedau
Trier
Blizzard Winds Sweep South as Storm Spreads
General Storn reports high winds and snow across the region with the northward storm impacting Mississippi causing property damage and injuries. Snow blankets Colorado to Arkansas and from Nebraska to Texas while Texas winds lift temperatures to 40 degrees and the Panhandle faces near blizzard conditions. Santa Fe records 8 degrees, Kansas City 16, and Del Rio 34 as the cold front extends southward.
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Kansas City
Mississippi
Colorado
Arkansas
Nebraska
Texas
Panhandle
Santa Fe
New Mexico
del Rio
Americans Pay 400 Million In Income Taxes
Washington reports preliminary figures from federal tax collectors show Americans paid just over 400 million dollars in income taxes yesterday. Treasury officials said the total may reach 420 million dollars, about 27 million more than the same date last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Roswell Real Estate Transfers and Filings Chronicle
A compilation of 1923 Roswell property transfers filed March 13 and 14, including U S government to Benjamin F Kelly parcels, Frances E Hebb as special guardian to Eulalia B Pearson with a $10000 lot in South Roswell, Nellie C Reese and husband to W A McCloud, and multiple other lot and land transactions in Roswell and original Roswell. Also notes on water right 300 from Hagerman Irrigation Company and local social items mentioning Mr B Stow and Mr Hawking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank & Trust Company
Benjamin F. Kelly
Frances E. Hebb
Eulalia B. Pearson
South Roswell
Nellie C. Reese
W. A. McCloud
Roswell
Vernon H. Bynum
Mattie Jones
D. Mell
J. C. Buchannan
Mary A. Slaughter
Francis Divers
Masonic Circle
Dexter State Bank
Dexter N. M
D. McVicker
Hagerman Irrigation Company
Wonders of Housekeeping by Electricity Exhibit at Armory Fair
A newly opened Merchant's Fair features the Model Electrical Apartment at Jacobson Flats near the Armory. The display showcases color themed rooms with automatic lighting, baseboard outlets, and gadgets like a radio hookup, electric stove, vacuum cleaners, and dishwashing aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Jacobson
Wanted By Government and Delaware for Charles Short
Charles Short deserted from the 82nd Field Artillery at Ft Bliss two weeks ago and is wanted by Delaware for wire desertion. Suspected in Roswell, he is described as blonde, 145 pounds, 5 ft 7 in, wearing large rimmed glasses, plays saxophone, and has a calm, clean manner. A $50 reward is offered for information leading to conviction at the High School Auditorium on March 28. Oglesby’s transfer to St. Mary’s hospital after being moved from home at 409 North Washington. Fordol Oil ad mentions Veedol refinery. Roswell Auto Co. ad at 1612c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
82Nd Field Artillery
Ft. Bliss
Delaware
Roswell
Roswell School Directors Face Re-Election Time
Early next month the regular election for Roswell school directors occurs. Five directors serve. terms of Cagle and Cummins expire. Both have given good service and are highly qualified, with harmony on the board. Voters are urged to return Cagle and Cummins for another term, as few other candidates are expected.
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Roswell
C. C. Cagle
J. Q. Cummins
D. D.white
D. H. Wilmot
Oliver Smith
Cagle
Cummins
Police Probe Murder Artis Model in New York
New York March 16 Police investigate the death of Dorothy King 27 an artist model found dead in her apartment with a bottle of chloroform on the floor and drawers robbed of jewelry. Two men last seen with Miss King the night before are being sought for questioning and another has been questioned. Robbery is another possibility being explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dorothy King
Miss King
Ruth Assault Suit Filed By Delores Dixon
A fifty thousand dollar suit against Babe Ruth of the New York Yanks is filed in supreme court by Miss Delores Dixon. She alleges Ruth forcibly assaulted her during July and August 1922, leaving her in a delicate condition and unable to work. The complaint names Attorney George Geinberg and notes the plaintiff is unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Babe Ruth
Much Interest in Roswell Ladies Naming Baseball Team
About 150 names have been suggested by the ladies of Roswell for the local baseball club. The contest closes next Tuesday with more replies daily. One woman submitted many ideas and could supply more. A season pass will go to the first to suggest the chosen name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswells
Roswell
Ladies of
Dallas
Three men convicted in deputy murder case in Dallas
Dallas March 16 Sydney Welk the third man tried for Deputy Sheriff Tom Wood’s murder was sentenced to forty years in prison for taking part in a whiskey raid near Garland on December 21. Clayton Coomer and Henry Belcher already tried received ten years each.
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Dallas
Texas
Sydney Welk
Tom Wood
Garland
Clayton Coomer
Henry Belcher
Fire destroys Montreal hospital with 350 patients at risk
In Montreal on March 16 a hospital for incurables burned during the night. Flames razed the structure while attendants and nuns rescued all 350 patients without injury. The blaze caused nearly a million dollars in damage.
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Montreal
Canada
Ruling on cider kick limit to curb Volstead violations
Washington March 16 Attorney General Daugherty to render ruling on the amount of kick allowed to accumulate in cider and unfermented fruit juices before nature makes it a violation of the Volstead law Prohibition Commissioner Haynes informed Representative Hill of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daugherty
Haynes
Representative Hill
Maryland
Igo The Auctioneer at Kiwanians Fair Armory
Silas Igo serves as auctioneer for the Kiwanians at the Merchants Industrial Fair held at the Armory on March 15 16 and 17 with afternoon and night sessions. He is regarded as a skilled and reliable auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igo
Silas Igo
Kiwanians
Armory
Grand Jury Fails to Indict in Bastrop Mass Murder Case
Bastrop Louisiana March 16 Bills of information were considered after the Bastrop grand jury failed to return indictments in the murder of Daniel and Richards and related outlawry. The jury reported to Judge Fred Odom that it investigated the killings and other alleged crimes by hooded mobs but found no grounds for indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
Daniel
Richards
Grand Jury
Fred Odom
Savage Mississippi leveled by cyclone strikes at night
MEMPHIS Tenn March 16 The town of Savage Mississippi was leveled by a cyclone that struck during the night refugees arriving here today said nearly a score were injured and several were reported missing Later reports say five are dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Savage
Mississippi
Five Bandits Hold Up Bank For Ten Thousand Dollars
Five armed bandits raided the Wellston State Bank, escaped with about ten thousand dollars in currency. Also note itemized Fair activities pieces featuring the Woman's Club keg, Rudolph Caughey in vaudeville, Kathleen Cruse Edna Mae Whitaker Floryda Sain kissing stunt, Orvill Hull biscuit roll and Harry DeShurley guessing joint at the Kiwan ig Merchants' Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston, Mo
Wellston
Rudolph Caughey
Kathleen Cruse
Edna Mae ‘Whitaker
Floryda Sain
Orvill Hull
Harry DeShurley
Kiwanig Merchants’ Fair
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Roswell Auto Co
the Merchant Fair
Awe
V. Price & Co
Rotary Club
Flay Austin
Will Lawrence
Judge Mell
George Fletcher
Bomg
General Storn
Sheppace
Hoswell
Monte
Vista
Saraia
Old
B. Stow
Gilkesen
Hawking
S. Bik
Charles Short
Oglesby
St. Mary's, Co
B. Oglesby
Tilton
North
St. Mary’s Hospital
Fordol Oil
Ford
Veedol
Roswall Auto Co
N.Y
Ruth
Zumwalt
J. B. Zumwalt
State Penitentiary
Byron O. Beall
Wyly Parsonse
Mr. Beall
Roswell Laundry Company
Hall Bros
Roswell -Agté
Charles, Dierentorf
Roswell ‘Auto Co
Pointe’ Horth
Miss
Willard
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