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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1934

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Two Held In Estancia Jail For Wounding In Feud

Criss Wilson and his son are held in Torrance county jail awaiting the district attorney’s arrival to investigate a feud shooting 15 miles north of Encino New Mexico. Mr Penland and his wife were wounded in the exchange as their wagon met the Wilsons’ party. Mrs Penland, 65, is critically wounded.

Criss Wilson W. C. Penland Estancia N. M Torrance County Rex Meador Encino Penland Albuquerque Meador Penlands Wilson Wilsons

RFC seeks right to loan like a bank for industry

The RFC requests unprecedented power to engage in a general banking business and loan directly to industry. Jesse H. Jones will testify before the Senate Banking Committee to explain the need for legislation. The bill would authorize five year loans to industrial and commercial concerns to obtain working capital refinance debt and fund plant improvements.

Associated Press Washington Reconstruction Corporation Jesse H. Jones Senate Banking Committee RFC Board Jones RFC Roosevelt Federal Reserve Board

Escaped With Dillinger Partner Killed in Michigan

Port Huron March 16 AP Herbert Youngblood, Dillinger’s partner in the Crown Point jail escape, died in a hospital from chest and abdomen wounds after a gun battle with sheriff officers who trapped him in a store. Capt. Matt A identified him, prompting a search for Dillinger. Officials wounded William Van Antwerp and three deputies. the man claimed Dillinger was in South Port Huron.

Port Huron Michigan Herbert Youngblood John Dillinger Crown Point Ind Matt A Indiana Dillinger South Port Huron

Guilt Plea Shuts Steam in Lincoln County Torture Case

O P Vanhorne pleaded guilty halting the torture murder trial of three co defendants in Carrizozo New Mexico. The men were accused of torturing R A Hunnicutt and his son to locate a $400 stash at the ranch. The father died shortly after the attack and the son used crutches for six months. The defense seeks April 2 continuation for Dougherty Humphrie and Jackson amid travel claims.

Carrizozo N. M O. P. Vanhorne R. A. Hunnicutt William Fred Dougherty Connie Humphrie J. A. Jackson Vanhorne Texas Hunnicut

Move Today in the House to Aid Veterans

A House move focuses on veteran aid amid local protests over CCC Camp removal from Bottomless Lakes state park. Senator Cutting and wife weigh temporary park discontinuance. district officer Herbert Mair to report reasons as policy controversy grows.

Bottomless Lakes State Park National Park Service Chamber of Commerce Senator Cutting Park Service Bottomless Lake State Park Herbert Mair Malone CCC Roswell Bottomless Lakes Park J. F. Hinkle Hiram M. Dow A. W. Hockenhull Carl A. Hatch Claude Simpson Associated Press Bronson Cutting Simpson Herbert Eriison CCC Bottomless Lakes

Slayers in Clovis linked to deputies murder probe

Four men held after a deputy marshal was slain during a Clearwater Kansas bank robbery attempt. A German Luger pistol with an extra drum found at Clovis, NM, may connect R G Yarborough L R Giles H J Green and J A Dunwoodie to the shooting. Sheriff Hoover said the weapon could prove decisive.

Clovis N. M Clearwater Kansas Charles Hoover Sedgwick County John Manning R. G. Yarborough L. R. Giles H. J. Green J. A. Dunwoody R. J. Hammers Hoover

Insull Found Aboard Greek Freighter Maiotis

Samuel Insull Sr was located today aboard the Greek freighter Maiotis and will be sent back to the United States to face embezzlement and larceny charges. Greece disclosed plans to expel him and return him to American jurisdiction aboard the vessel, which sailed toward Piraeus after chartering it for ten thousand dollars. The search, described as one of Greece’s broadest police efforts, ends with his imminent transfer.

Athens Samuel Insull Maiotis United States Insull Greece America Piraeus Hadjikyriakos

Hereford Hereford Breeders Sale At Roswell Fairgrounds

The third annual Hereford breeders sale will be held at Roswell fairgrounds with Col Fred Reppert as auctioneer. 4-H calves will be sold first at nine, followed by the regular sale. Prominent stockmen have arrived, including R J Kinzer and Hayes Walker. The Chamber of Commerce hosts a dinner for attendees.

Fastern New Mexico Main Street Fair Grounds Fairgrounds J. P. White Sr Roswell R. J. Kinzer Kansas City American Hereford Breeders’ Association Hayes Walker The Hereford Journal W. T. Womble Hereford Texas Chamber of Commerce Woman’s Club Chaves County L. O. Hudson Austin Reeves B. J. Bonnell W. E. Betts Curtis Hill J. H. Simpson O.W. Hedgeoxe N. H

Dona Ana Farm Bureau backs sales tax and more

The Dona Ana county Farm Bureau executive committee endorsed the general sales tax and the oleomargarine tax. It appointed a three member committee to work with the irrigation district and to send a representative to the upcoming legislative special session. The group also backed the highway commission plan to beautify roads by tree planting and formed a district committee on a Dona Ana county fair.

Farm Bureau Dona Ana Las Cruces, N. M P. W. Barker F. J. Rigney J.W. Taylor Irrigation District State Highway Commission Bureau

House to Vote Monday on Two Silver Bills

Speaker Rainey announced a Monday vote under suspension of the rules on two silver bills supported by the silver bloc. The Dies bill would trade American farm surpluses for silver, while the Fiesinger measure would authorize the purchase of a billion and a half ounces of silver for currency issuance. Rainey signaled uncertainty whether both measures would pass.

Washington House Representative Connery D-Mass Senate Connery Teh Chamber Roosevel Capitol Robert Fechner Civilian Conservation Corps Rainey Morgenthau House Coinage Committee Representative Dies Dtex Representative Fiesinger Ohio Dies Fiesinger

Three Die On Gallows In Memphis Crowd Grows

Three young Memphis men, Isaac Howard Ernest McGehee and Johnny Jones, were executed by hanging for assaulting a 17 year old Holly Springs school girl. National guardsmen from Hinds county surrounded the jail as the three prepared to die. Howard and McGehee sang as they faced death while Jones remained silent.

Hernando Memphis Holly Springs National Hinds County Jackson Isaac Howard Ernest McGehee Johnny Jones Howard McGehee Jones

Cahoon Improves After California Health Trip

Dr. D. H. Galloway reports E. A. Cahoon, who had traveled to California for his health, is improving. Galloway returned from Los Angeles after about six weeks away.

D. H. Galloway Los Angeles E. A. Cahoon Mr. Cahoon California Dr. Galloway

May sue for lower freight oil rate

Unofficial reports say legal action could compel the Santa Fe railroad to cut its road oil rate from the Getty pool. A conference of railroad officials and Artesia Roswell and Carlsbad chamber reps failed to reach a firm agreement on a reduction, with current rates about 50 percent higher than the old rate. NYE and Eachern, Santa Fe freight agents, hinted at possible changes.

Testa. N Santa Fe Railroad Getty Pool Artesia Roswell Carlsbad W. H. M Eachern

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