Primary on May Eleventh prompts Chaves County boss charge
An advertisement denounces factional control and bossism within the Chaves County Democratic scene. It questions the state committeeman, the rules committee chair, and the so called non factional bloc. It accuses bosses of listing candidates for selfish aims and calls for accountability ahead of the upcoming primary.
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Thetaberaic
Chaves County
Gilbert
Ben
County Central
Bell
Pp T
Pery
Wooten Acquitted in Bisbee Deportation Trial
May 1 jury acquits Harry Wooten in the Bisbee deportation case after a two hour deliberation. Prosecutor plans to proceed with a joint indictment against 159 defendants set for trial on June 7.
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Tombstone
Harry Wooten
Bisbee
Track Mat Is On At New Mexico Military Institute Meet
The big interscholastic track and field meet under the New Mexico Military Institute begins at the Institute field this afternoon with preliminaries at 10 AM and finals at 1 PM. Roswell Auto Co advertises Kelly-Springfield inner tubes and meat Yat flour as best quality goods.
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New Mexico Military Institute
Kelly-Springfield
Roswell Auto Co
Stores to Close For Legion Carnival In Roswell
Shoppers are urged to remember that next Wednesday afternoon all retail stores in Roswell will close at two o clock for the remainder of the afternoon in deference to the American Legion. The opening after noon of the Legion carnival will feature a ball game as the center of attraction. This is the only time during the week when stores will be closed, and shoppers will be helping the Legion by cooperating in the same spirit as the merchants.
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Roswell
American ‘Legion
Legion
American Legion
May Day Strikes Hit Paris asFrance Reports Violent Clash
Paris May 1 police and demonstrators clashed as workers attempted to breach lines injuring thirty officers and twenty demonstrators. The 24 hour May Day strike appears broadly complete across France with no violence yet. railway stoppages may intensify if trains persist beyond midnight for wage reform aims.
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Paris
France
Big Wyatt Meeting Draws 150 East Grand Plains Residents
More than 150 persons from East Grand Plains district turned out last night at the school house to hear Dillard Wyatt, candidate for district attorney. The Roswell Juvenile band provided music. Tom Fee presided and Wyatt was introduced by Attorney O. E. Little. Milks delivery notice followed with plans for early morning deliveries and contact via 796 W. T. Clardy. P. H. Adams returned from El Paso after several days on business.
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Big Wyatt
East Grand Plains
Dillard Wyatt
Roswell
Tom Fee
Mr. Wyatt
O. E. Little
Royalties and What They Are
The article explains oil royalties as landowners receive about one eighth of all oil produced, with the operating company bearing drilling and delivery costs. It portrays royalties as a safe, profitable investment favored by bankers and professionals, noting rising prices and expected production this summer and recommending timely purchase in the New Mexico field around Picacho and Orchard Park operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Lawas
National Exploration Company
Picacho
Orchard Park
Wall Street
A. R. Blackwood Seeks Chaves County Assessor Nomination
At the request of friends A. R. Blackwood has consented to run for the Democratic nomination for county assessor in Chaves County. A lifelong Democrat and Roswell resident, he currently serves as Chief Engineer in the Ice Department of Roswell Gas & Electric, with a background in Abilene and Alabama. He emphasizes honesty, impartial public service, and experience with property values and bookkeeping.
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A. R. Blackwood
Chaves County
Blackwood
Alabama
Abilene
Texas
Roswel
Roswell Gas & Electric Company
Ice
The
Hills Business College
Waco
Chaves
Roswell
Guy Blackwood
U. S. Army
Mexico
Juarez Braces for Rebel Attack Across Border
Juarez spent an anxious night awaiting a rebel attack from the south or west. Carranzista authorities ordered the Northwestern railroad out of Juarez to be discontinued to keep equipment from rebels. Rebel agents claim forces control Chihuahua City and expect Juarez and other border points to fall without battle within days.
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EL Paso
Juarez
Carrangistas
Chihuahua City
Roswell Bank Clearings Jump 88 Percent in April
Roswell bank clearings for April totalled 1 591 159, up 88 percent from April 1919 when the figure was 846 049 57. For the first four months 1920 the sum is 6 179 448 22 versus 3 571 403 60 last year, with an average rise of 73 percent. January 71 percent, February 62 percent, March 81 percent, and April at the peak. The surge in Roswell business is seen as remarkable and ahead of national trends.
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Roswell
Revolt Leaders Show Socialist Leanings in Mexican Crisis
Washington May 1 reports say well informed circles fear a successful revolt against Carranza would push the Mexican government toward sovietist principles. Many Oregon revolt leaders display socialist leanings though ex-Governor Alvarado of Yucatan rejects the label. The exqfi revolt is mentioned in dispatches.
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Washington
Carranza
Obregon
Orregon
Alvarado
Yucatan
Steamer San Mateo Sinks Off Salina Cruz
The steamer San Mateo owned here sank off Salina Cruz Mexico while returning from Guatemala. It is presumed the crew of twenty one escaped safely.
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San Mateo
Salina Cruz
Mexico
San Francisco
Guatemala
Bill to curb sugar speculation introduced in House
Washington May 1 A bill to curb sugar speculation has been introduced in the House by Representative Howard who said the department of justice approved the bill.
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Washington
House
Howard
Department of Justice
Earthquake Disturbance Felt Near St Louis May Morning
A thirty second earthquake disturbance was recorded by the St Louis University seismograph at 9 15 this morning. The shock was centered from a hundred to 200 miles from St Louis and described as violent.
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ST. Louis
Delegates Named in Chaves County Democratic Meeting 1920
In Roswell New Mexico on April 29 1920 Democrats endorsed delegates and precinct committeemen for the county party. The list covers Precincts 1 through 11 with named delegates and central committee members. The resolution rejects anti boss accusations as false and insulting to all Democrats in Chaves County.
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Boss
Boss Committee
County
Democratic Central Committee
Charlie Gilbert
Roswell
Kansas City Star
Court House
Chayes County
New Mexico
J. M. Rose
John T. Stone
Beyette
A. F. Fletcher
B.M. Fisher
Edgar F. Puryear
Tom Hall
J. B. Alberts
B. O. Beall
R. C. Skillman
Chas
S. Whiteman
P. Carmichael
J. D. Mell
Fred J. Beck
Cecil Bonney
Mia
J. W. Rhea
W. Cooley Orton
A. Craven
Tom Trammell
A. J. Welter
Gibbany
S. Seay
Frank Talmage
H. P. Saunders
Guy Herbert
A. G. Schramm
Jack Deason
P. H. Adams
George Armold
J. C. Weaver
Zeb Chewning
Emma Johnson
D. C
B. F. Davidson
J. M. McNeil
James Forstad
Roger Durand
M. H. Elford
C. N. Moore
W. L. Heitman
J. W. Greer
BE. E. Lane
County Central
Tee
Guy Robinson
Ellen Becker
J. G. Hedgecoxe
B.L. Bates
Ember
County Central Committee
B. Bonham
Steve Crosby
E. L. Williams
A.B. Finley
J. F. Sturman
R Lk Graves
Fred van Eaton
George Sherley
John A. Jones
Democratic Party
Chaves
Lively Scraps On Indiana Primary Campaign
Indianapolis May 1 General Wood Harding Lowden and Johnson were stumping Indiana today in the final free for all preferential primary before the Chicago convention. Thirty delegates are at stake. Johnson and Wood contend for Maryland's sixteen delegates in the primary Monday. Johnson and Hoover are candidates in California's primary Tuesday. Wood and Johnson continue campaign in Indiana through Monday night.
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Indianapolis
Wood
Harding
Lowden
Johnson
Indiana
Chicago
Maryland
Hoover
California
Three Die In Florence Highway Crash
Florence Colorado May 1 three dead and two injured followed a collision on the Canon City highway last night. The deceased are Mrs. David Davis 55 of Coal Creek son Edward 26 and Mrs. Ethel Richardson 24. John Richardson of Denver an insurance man is hospitalized with a broken back. Edward’s wife was among the injured when the car was thrown from the road into a culvert.
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Florence
Colo
Canon City
David Davis
Coal Creek
Edward
Ethel Richardson
John Richardson
Denver
Senate Passes McCormick Budget Bill
Washington may day Senate approves the McCormick budget bill. In St Louis two Mexicans were arrested with thirty thousand dollars in American money. Police say they interfered with plans to purchase arms for rebels.
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Senate
Washington
ST. Louis
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Dillard Wyatts
University of Missouri
Harvard Law School
America
Harvard University
Blissavoir
War Department
N. C. Shanks
AR Blackwood
New. Jersey
Newark
National Bicycle Week
Real Btyler
Mere. Lockett
Mise Schram
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