Trial reveals Davisson admission of guilt in embezzlement
State testimony shows Ben Davisson admitted misusing county funds by securing cashier’s checks in fictitious names and depositing them to his private credit. Evidence includes back endorsed checks, deposit slips, and Davisson’s alleged statements to auditors about the shortage, with defenses contesting admissibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Bonney
Clovis
N. M
Ben Davisson
Roswell
Ben C. Davisson
Chaves County
A. A. Anderson
A. ¥. Crum
A. K. Crummer
A. C. Ground
Davisson
Claude Hobbs
First National Bank of
A. D. Gray
Santa Fe Railroad
W. W. Ogle
A. G. Whittier
C. B. Thompson
J. M. Hervey
Bratton
Whittier
Ben Davidson
Thompson
Ben
Texas
Larly
H. M. Dow
Bonding Company
R. H. McCune
A. G.whittier
L. O. Fullen
Fruit crop reported safe after light frost night
The frost last night was light and local and damaged nothing. All fruit is reported safe, and uninjured by the heavier frost of the preceding night. Weather conditions indicate generally fair weather for Roswell and Pecos valley with frost in the extreme southeast portion. Local data notes highs around 70 and lows near 36, with a long history of record temperatures at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Meyuico
Plains
Wyoming
Central Plains
Mountain States
Middle Coast
Cleve Hallenbeck
U. S. Weather Bureau
Special Communication of Roswell Lodge No 18
Roswell Lodge No 18 A F and A M holds a special communication Wednesday evening March 28 at 7 30 oclock. Work in the Masters Degree with refreshments. Visiting brethren invited. All members urged to attend. By order of Thomas J Hall W M Attest W H Cosgrove Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Lodge NO. 18
A. F
A. M
Thos. J. Hall
W. M. Attest
W. H. Cosgrove
Sales Yard
Richardson
Ebona
Bay
Dearbolt
Mati
British Commissioners to Moscow Trade Opening
British commissioners will be sent to Moscow to arrange preliminary talks for opening trade relations. The report notes plans announced March 23 and references a bustling London scene with film and local notices interwoven. The court proceedings discuss Davisson and county treasurer records, audits, and discrepancies, with multiple local officials subpoenaed as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
London
Great Britain
Shearman and Sons Arrested In Prohibition Agent Killing
El Paso report states C. P. Shearman and his two sons John and Allan aged 19 and 17 plus ranch employee Thomas Mendoza were jailed on murder charges in the death of prohibition officers S. Beckett and Arch Woods during a search warrant attempt. Neil T. Shearman remained at large earlier but surrendered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
C. P. Shearman
John
Allan
Thomas Mendoza
Shearman Ranch
S. BE
Beckett
Arch Woods
Neil T. Shearman
Shearman
Prohibition
J. S. Parker
W. Guinn
United States
Guinn
Neil Shearman
Allen
Baby to be given away at Citadel Sunday night
The Salvation Army reports a neglected baby boy, found Feb 25 1921, now in good condition after medical care. Interest from New Mexico and Texas has poured in. the baby will be given away this Sunday night at 8 p.m. at the Citadel, with an invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Citadel
Guest
New Mexico
Texas
Shugarts to Chicago for business and travel notices
Notices reveal Shugarts leaving for Chicago with First State Bank abstract and title department. W W Ogle returned from Clovis as Davisson trial witness. Property trades offered, rugs cleaned with Roswell Laundry pricing, and local ads for sales yard hours and Kodak finishing services.
Germans Demand More Talks on Indemnity Payments
Berlin reports that Germany seeks further conferences with the Allies to arrange indemnity payments. The government notes it cannot pay the billion marks due today, sparking concern in official circles. The reparations commission sets March 23 as the initial payment date but not as an ultimatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Allied Reparations Commission
Cardinal Gibbons Facing Death In Baltimore Home
Baltimore report says Cardinal Gibbons is critically ill with death imminent after conditions worsened Sunday night. The 83 year old church leader's health has been under close watch at his residence since the crisis began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
U S Demands Bergdoll Surrender and Prisoner Release
Washington reports the United States demands Germany surrender Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the wealthy draft evader and seek release of two Americans who tried to capture Bergdoll Boston echoes Legion pledge National Commander Galbraith vows persistent pursuit justice remains a Legion priority
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Germany
Bergdoll
Washington
United States
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Boston
American Legion
Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll
Galbraith
May Invade Hunland Further
Paris reports another temporizing note from Berlin raising the possibility of advancing Allied troops into a richer section of Germany. The Allied Reparations Commission is said to consider this cause for a new invasion in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunland
Paris
Germany
Berlin
Allied
Eight Sinn Fein ers killed at Dingle in Kerry battle
Eight Sinn Fein members died during a three hour clash with crown forces near Dingle Kerry. Crown forces ambushed the fighters and twenty republicans were wounded in the engagement. The report notes heavy fighting and a dangerous, unsettled situation in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Sinn Fein
Ers
Dingle
Kerry
Crown
Lakewood Case Affirmed by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court affirmed the Lakewood condemnation suit from 1916 for land needed to extend Lake McMillan for the Carlsbad project. The court ruled on interest after a $116,000 award, affecting about $40,000 to the landowners Reid and Hervey and G W Downer of Albuquerque represented the owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
Supreme Court of the United States
Lake McMillan
Carlsbad
Supreme Court
Reid & Hervey
G. W. Downer
Albuquerque
Roswell Junior League Baseball clash ends 10 to 8
Troop I Boy Scouts defeated Troop II in the second game of the Junior League series by ten to eight yesterday afternoon. The match was hotly contested as both sides sought the series lead amid warm weather and local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop II
Russia aims to become world power by attacking neighbors
London dispatch notes Russia laying plans to dominate globally with a military offensive against weak European nations. France claims Moscow will invade Poland Roumania Hungary Czecho Slovakia and Serbia aided by General Weygandt. Skepticism remains over Soviet pledges as troop concentrations grow near surrounding states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
London
Weygandt
Polafe
Poland
France
Roumania
Hungary
Czecho-Slovakia
Serbia
Oil Flows From Orchard Park Well After Gravel Removed
The Orchard Park well of National Exploration Co. shows encouraging oil returns as drillers clean out the hole after last Saturday’s shot. About eighty five feet of gravel was placed to hold the shot at the target sand and is being removed. Oil appears to be coming from below, with visible quantities in the slush pit. Company officials have not issued statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Park
National Exploration Co
Roswell Advertising Club meeting covers hides and leather
Ed Amonett spoke on inside facts about hides and leather at the Roswell Advertising Club session. He demonstrated leather grades with samples, noted duck tent materials, and mentioned misunderstandings. A pair of efficiency talks followed by C J Stillwell and W H Hortenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Amonett
Roswell
C. J. Stillwell
Kemp Lumber Co
W. H. Hortenstein
Pecos Valley, Trading Co
M. L. Murdock
Italy Sends Extra Citizens to America Emigration Rising
Rome reports 1920 Italian emigration totaling about 365000, nearly half the 1913 prewar record. United States and Argentina remain top destinations with U S emigration quadrupling 1919. Continental emigration totals 153717 while trans-oceanic reaches 211227.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
United States
Argentine
Modern sanitary fixtures boost kitchen and laundry appeal
"Pep" and modern sanitary fixtures promise value for kitchens and laundries says Chas T Cox The Conscientious Plumber at 414 N Main Phone 725 Plants for sale include everbearing and Denia onion cabbage and tomato varieties from P D Wilkins Phone 726 contact for ordering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
T. Cox
Main
Denia
P. D. Wilkins
Fifteen million coins for sale by C M Hester
A classified note offers fifteen million items for sale with several fresh now and the rest soon. Purchases accepted with small down payment and easy terms. Contact C M Hester at phone 1002-R1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Hester
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Commercial Department
Roswell Gas & Electrics Co
Bebe Daniels
Trieb’s
Capitan Today
Jim McHorse
Hoswell Pump Co
Whitter
Charest
W.W. Ogle
B. H Bassett
American National Bank
Grace Massie
Adanelle Aleshire
Ethel. Davisson
A. J. Evans
Aong
Ogle
Dallas
P. O
Colorado Springs
Percy Hagerman
Hagerman South Spring Ranch
Roswell Laundry Co
Boyd
N. Mala
Kodak
Gibbons
Mirabestos
Roswell Pump Co
Passion Week Services
Judas
First Christian Church
John Leonard
Civil Service
Equitable Bldg
Washington, D. C
Hall Bros
The
Ad Club Today
Wichita Falls
Tinsley
Y.M.C.A. Auto Schools
Los Angelds
Irene Norton
M. IL
Roy Norton
0. R. Haymaker
First Nationa Bank
Institute
Paso Avacation School
Mansell
W. E. Mansell
Dilley
America
Roswell Trading Company the Leading Grain House
Southwest
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