Davisson Found Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Ben C. Davisson, former treasurer of Chaves county, was found guilty by a Curry county jury of embezzling 49446.70 dollars in county funds. Sentencing set for next week, with possible appeal to the state supreme court after bond terms and court actions. The trial, begun Monday, ended after lengthy arguments and judge Bratton’s instruction.
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Ben Davisson
Clovis
N. M
Ben C. Davisson
Chaves County
L. O. Fullen
Curry County Court
Sam G. Bratton
Bratton
Senvice
Davisson
Supreme Court of
Curry County
Cotton Growers Meet Tonight in Durango to Plan
Tonight the Durango Cotton Growers Association holds an eight o clock meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. All interested in cotton production are urged to attend as by laws and the constitution will be adopted and planting plans finalized. The gin depends on securing more growers with small acreages and a clear guarantee of a Roswell gin.
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Durango
Roswell
Son Born at Encino Ranch to Ballard Family
A son arrived this morning at the Encino ranch for Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ballard. Bert Ballard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ballard, and Mrs. Ballard was Miss Bess Vickers.
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Bert Ballard
Encino Ranch
Dick Ballard
Wilson Taken Suddenly Sick
Washington March 25 Dr Cary Grayson rushed to the home of former president Wilson for an indigestion attack. Also noted a junior league baseball game planned at Plaza grounds between Central school and Troop 2 scouts. J M Miller ill with rheumatism at his home.
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Washington
Cary Grayson
Wilson
Plaza Grounds
Boy Scouts of Troop 2
J. M. Miller
Prager
Jaffa Miller
Electric Bath Promises Relief at Beauty Parlors
An old newspaper blurb touts the Howard Electric Bath installed at Mrs. C. A. Porter’s beauty parlors. It claims the bath relieves pain and renews nerve force by stimulating circulation, treating rheumatism, sciatica, gout, lumbago, asthma, head pain, and other ailments with a water current therapy. It invites readers to try a trial bath.
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Sesury
Howard
C. A. Porter
Policy Toward Russia Nearing A Decision Now
Washington March 25 The administration moves toward a decision on policy toward Russia with a State Department announcement expected soon likely outlining steps toward freer trade relations with the Soviet Union.
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Russia
Washington
State Department
Refineries Guarded as Threats Over Mexican Laborers
In Houston on March 25 the Humble Oil Baytown refinery was placed under armed guard after threats by several hundred unemployed white men who warned that trouble would start unless Mexican workers were discharged and whites employed.
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Houston
Texas
Humble Oil Company
Baytown
Import Duties Increased on Cotton by Mexico
Washington March 25 Mexican import duties on cotton will be increased ten percent on April 30 the department of commerce was officially advised today. Also notes on Pine Lodge business trips by Mell and Lett. Burial plans for Mattie Greer Oleson in Oklahoma after tuberculosis death at St Marys hospital. Funeral for Walter Mansell held with Rev Caughey officiating at Dilley parlors.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Old Home
Mattie Greer Oleson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Dilley Undertaking Company
Oklahoma
Carlsbad Visitors and Local Notices in Roswell
Local brief notes record visitors and travel from Carlsbad to Roswell for business and pleasure. Murdock and McInnes return from Clovis after Baptist convention. a funeral procession for W. E. Mansell. Sheriff Peck heads to Clovis for official matters. Nearby ads promote roof coating and plumbing services.
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Peck
Clovis
John C. Peck
Missing Navy Balloon Triggers Gulf Search
No trace has been found of a navy balloon with five men in the basket missing from Pensacola Florida naval air station since Tuc sa. Aircraft and naval vessels search the Gulf of Mexico as officials fear the men are lost. The balloon was piloted by Geo H Wilkinson of Houston Texas and carried four student marine corps balloonists.
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Washington
Navy
Pensacola, Florida
Naval Air Station
Tucsa
Navy Department
Gulf of Mexico
Geo. H. Wilkinson
Houston
Texas
Marine Corps
Vatican Gains Diplomatic Strength Worldwide
Vatican gains unprecedented diplomatic clout as more countries exchange full ambassadors or ministers. By war’s end thirty-one nations now maintain official ties, with France and the United States expected to join, elevating the Holy See to high standing among diverse religious and secular powers.
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Romh
Italy
France
Vatican
United States
Holy See
Great Britain
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Switzerland
Roumania
Yugo- Slavia
Peru
Chile
Brazil
Prussia
Turkey
Japan
China
Benedict
Spain
Argentine
Austria
Bavaria
Belgium
Bolivia
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Germany
Haiti
Honduras
Monaco
Nicaragua
Holland
Paraguay
Portugal
Russia
San Domingo
San Salvador
Jugo-Slavia
Hungary
Uruguay
Venezuela
Ben Davisson trial witness returns from Clovis
Miss Grace Massie deputy court clerk and Miss Dorothy Dow came back from Clovis this afternoon where Massie testified in the Ben Davisson trial. Hats Hats Hats Cleaned blocked and stiffened like new. Roswell Ha Works Roswell Hotel Annex Mann ing and Greer. We express gratitude for kindness shown during the funeral of husband and father Mr Z L Mansell Ernest Mounts.
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Grace Massie
Dorothy Dow
Clovis
Miss Massie
Ben Davisson
Roswell Ha
Roswell Hotel
Manning and Greer
Z. L. Mansell
Ernest Mounts
Sperry from Artesia Visits For Business
L. A. Sperry traveled from his Artesia home this morning to attend to business matters in town.
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Sperry
Artesia
L. A
Army flyer back broken in bad fall near Monroe
Lieutenant William DeVoe Coney, attempting a one stop trans continental flight, was forced down at Monroe City Louisiana at 7 30 this morning. He sustained a broken back and may die according to physicians. He is being cared for by Mose Lanier whose place his planes fell on this morning.
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Monroe
Coney
Crowville
Here
Army Air Service
Former Dallas Fire Office Manager Charged with Embezzlement
F L Davies former manager of a Dallas branch of a fire company is jailed in Houston on a federal grand jury indictment charged with embezzling eighteen thousand dollars from the Dallas office. He fled to Mexico after taking the money according to local officers.
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Houston
Texas
F. L. Davies
Dallas
Mexico
Labor troubles conference to discuss North Texas strains
Eduardo Ruiz Mexican consul general arrives as special commissioner from President Obregon to confer with Governor Neff and Mexican citizens in Texas. Governor Neff is in Waco. conference set for tomorrow to address Mexican worker concerns amid regional labor unrest.
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Austin
Texas
Eduardo Ruis
San Francisco
Obregon
Neff
Waco
Weather Forecast for Roswell and Pecos Valley
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Yesterday's high was 78 and the low last night 43. The chance of rain remains about 15 percent if the southwestern depression develops. No material temperature change expected. The Whirlpool Armory March 31 NM M I benefit for Y M C A 24th.
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Roswell
Pecos Valley
Workmen Begin Eight Inch Casing at Orchard Park Well
Crews at Orchard Park are laying down eight inch casing for the well to reach at least 1700 feet. They expect to encounter several sands once the depth is achieved.
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Orchard Park
Superintendent Hill Home Visit Reports Rural Schools Strong
County Superintendent C. C. Hill returned from a several days trip to northern county points visiting all rural schools. He found all the schools in good condition and well maintained.
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Fort
Tomlinson Fort
Pecos
Texas
Hill
C. C. Hill
Milk Deliveries Expanded by Clardy's Dairy Notice
Notice to milk customers announces both early morning and evening deliveries with a phone request for morning orders. Also mentions a witness return from Hagerman in the Ben Davisson case and multiple local notices about Easter sunrise services and medical or personal items.
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Hagerman
Clovis
Ben Davisson
Howard Mielenz
German Troops and Communists Battle in Central Germany
Fighting in Eisleben and surrounding areas continues as police clash with Communists. Reports say about 20 fatalities this day, raising mid Germany toll to around 40, with reinforcements and artillery deployed. Berlin orders general strike. factories to be seized and workers urged to arm. Four thousand troops moved into Saxony, massing at Eisleben for a major showdown amid planned demonstrations.
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Halle
Germany
Eisleben
Leuna
Hisleben
Berlin
Saxony
Debs Pardon Likely as Cabinet Discusses Mercy
Washington March 25 Attorney General Daugherty would not hint at his recommendation to President Harding on a pardon for Eugene Debs. Reports say the pardon topic will dominate the cabinet meeting today and those close to Daugherty expect a grant.
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Washington
Daugherty
Harding
Eugene Debs
Debs
Daugerty
Real Estate Transfers Filed by Bank Abstract Dept
Real estate transfers recorded including W R McGill to James W Reed in Section 31 and 32 Township 55 South Range 29 East United States to Chester Ledlie in Sec 34 32, Ledlie titles in Sec 32 35 Township 14 South Range 25 East and others to Ledlie Haven Brown Westover and Deans. Deeds show parcels and prices with dates in 1914 1919 1920 1921.
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First State Bank @ Trust Company
W. R. McGill
Register
James W. Reed
NEY
Swesey
Wesem
Seysbey
SKSWY
Chester K. Ledlie
U.S. A
Hilario Analla
Nsw
C. M
Farnsworth
Roswell Auto Co
Roswell
D. H. Deans
M.E. Duke
South Park
Frederick C. Greening
East
Wiltsie S. Haven
B. H. Brown
William J. Westover
Lea
Rug cleaning prices and service details
Roswell Laundry Co offers rug cleaning with 9x12 size dirt removal at $1.25 and Renovated or spots removal at $2.00. Other sizes priced proportionally and spots removed only if safe for the rug. Phone 16. Enthusiasm marked a Scout meeting with aims for Junior Baseball League crown. Rotarians Galloway and Herbst visited Troop 1 and Dr. Galaway spoke.
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Roswell Laundry Co
Galloway and Herbst
Dr. Galaway
Modern Sanitary Fixtures Promoted by The Conscientious Plumber
A compact ad from Chas. T. Cox at 414 N Main promotes modern sanitary kitchen and laundry fixtures. It touts efficiency and cleaning ease, urging readers to inquire about fixtures that are worth many times their cost.
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Chas. T. Cox
Cadets win fast game from Scouts in Roswell league
The Institute Juniors defeated the Boy Scouts in a ninth inning rally on Plaza grounds before a large crowd. Scouting battery Strickland Shaw struck out 18, while Institute starter Armstrong fanned 11. After nine innings the score was 4 to 4, but the cadets added two in the 10th to win 6 to 5 behind Mackie Carr and Brown.
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Institute
Boy Scouts of
Roswellunior
Plaza Grounds
Boy Scouts
Strickland
Shaw
Armstrong
Summerville
Villard
Mackie
Carr
Brown
JOR AE
Hall Bros Tire Covers and Local Meeting Notices
The notice mentions tire covers from Hall Bros for rear-end appearance and lists the 25th Legion meeting and a Charles de Bremond Post gathering next Monday. It also calls support to boost the Columbian Symphony Orchestra and advertises sale of plants by P. D. Wilkins with phone number 726 291307.
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Hall Bros
P. D. Wilkins
Charles de Bremond
American Legion
Columbian Symphony Orchestra
The
Legion
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James M. Hervey
Hiram M. Dow
M. L. Murdock
Leach & Coulter Grocery Co
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Citizens National Bank
Jim McHorse
Roawell Pump Co
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George O’connor
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Arizona
W. E. Mansell
Ask
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Los Angeles
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