Hagerman Meeting Supports Dillard Wyatt for D A
Two hundred voters filled Hagerman high school auditorium to hear Dillard Wyatt candidate for district attorney. Roswell Juvenile Band performed before and during the program, advertising Roswell. Attorney J D Mell introduced Wyatt and urged Hagerman voters to back Chaves County's candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerman
Dillard Wyatt
Pete Losey
First National Bank of
Roswell
Lower Valley
J. D. Mell
Mell
Chaves County
Hoover And Johnson Rival For California Nomination
San Francisco May 4 Senator Hiam W Johnson and Herbert Hoover two rival Republicans for the presidential nomination will in California settle the favorite son question Their forces claim safe majorities in the state primary with Johnson forecast for Northern California and Hoover counting on Southern California to offset a north lead The campaign uses terms like landslide overwhelming and whiplaw as both camps press for decisive victory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Johnson
Ren
San Francisco
Hiam W. Johnson
Herbert Hoover
California
Nomi Eation
Fata
Farvers Meet and Discuss 1920 Harvest Pay Scale
A Kansas wheat harvest labor conference opened in Hutchinson on May 3 to discuss a state standard wage. Last year the base was 52 cents per hour for a ten hour day with overtime pay. Survey shows daily wages ranged from 3.50 to 7.50 plus food and lodging, with one community paying 15 a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farvers
Hutchinson
Kans
Kansas
Political Candidates Announced for Local Offices
The Record lists candidates for Democratic primaries across offices including treasurer W W Ogle. sheriffs John E Land, John C Peck, J Harvey Hall, and ToBe Stewart. School Superintendent C C Hill. Carrie Skillman and J A Aken for district posts. J D Herron, L Gibbany. County Clerk B Massie. Probate Judge J T Evans. County Assessor G C Hanna. District Attorney Dillard Wyatt. and Rob J Dow and state senator J S Lea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ogle
John E.land
John C. Peck
J. Harvey Hall
Tobe Stewart
C. C. Hill
Carrie Skillman
Rob'j. C. Dow
J. 8. Lea
Voters respond to Democratic ticket in Chaves County ad
An advertisement asserts the Regular Democratic Delegate Ticket was chosen by a mass meeting in the District Court room with open doors. It defends the ticket’s members as fearless public-spirited Democrats led by Dr. Frank Talmage and O E Little, denying any coercion or secret control by Bell and Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Talmage
O. E. Little
Duke Bell
Charley Gilbert
Roswell
Chav's
Democratic Organization
Woodrow Wilson
Bell
Gilbert
Harvey Poorbaugh
Hall-Poorbaugh Printing Company
M. H. Ward
Secretar
John M. Rose
Ed S. Gibbany
John W. Poe
Chaves County
D. C. Steel
Dan Wilmot
Frank Smith
Pecos Valley Lumber Company
Ceck
Gilbert and Bell
Democratic Party
Hagerman Visitors Attend Local Business Day
Up from Hagerman George Sasser and Jim Williamson of the Felix ranch visited the city for day business. W. C. T. U. will hold an important meeting Saturday afternoon with the location to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerman
George Sasser
Jim Williamson
Felix Ranch
Stores Close for American Legion Carnival in Roswell
Shoppers are asked to close all Roswell retail stores next Wednesday at two oclock for the Legion carnival. A ball game will center the event, and stores will stay closed for the rest of the afternoon. Merchants join in the spirit by closing their shops to aid the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
American Legion
Th Legion
Roswell Auto Co
Retired capitalist found murdered in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on May 4, H. J. Robbins a retired Nebraska capitalist was found strangled with a heavy rope in a vacant lot near his winter home. He was severely beaten, and police believe foul play was involved. Robbins was known for his long career in Nebraska finance and had recently wintered in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
H. J. Robbins
Blockade of Colorado Ends as Pass Road Opens
Denver reports the Bellhoud pass wagon road opened this morning and the Moffat railroad may be reopened tonight ending months of blockade in northwestern Colorado. Livestock suffering has been severe but relief appears imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Bellhoud Pass
Moffat
Colorado
Methodist Church Urges Defeat of Irish Republic Recognition
In Des Moines Iowa on May 4 the Methodist church general conference unanimously passed a resolution urging Congress to defeat all bills or resolutions seeking recognition of the Irish republic. The notice mentions a city council meeting at city hall tonight at 7 30 and the first meeting of the new council following Mayor Rose’s appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Iowa
Methodist Church General Conference
Congress
Rose
Notice for Publication Cor Tinus A Marley Roswell NM 1920
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Roswell New Mexico April 12 1920 notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a land claim.Mentioned are original and supplemental entry numbers for sections 34 35 and 29 township 9 south range 23 west and witnesses named Anna May Marley Wald Corn J Henry McPhernon Robert Li Corn all residents of Roswell New Mexico. Published April 18 to May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roswell
New Mexico
Cortinus A. Marley
Meridian
Dan C. Savage
Anna May Marley
Corn
J. Henry McPhernon
Robert Li Corn
David L. Phillips
N. M
Mads Orig
Swesem
Bavage
Roewell
Separate Peace to Up in the Senate
Washington May 4 The Knox Peace resolution comes up in the Senate tomorrow. Democrats abandoned a filibuster plan as it undoubtedly will receive a majority vote. They are confident Republicans cannot muster enough votes to override President Wilson's veto. The President would veto it quickly, say highest circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Tornado Toll Rises as Volunteers Sweep Debris
In Muskogee Oklahoma on May 4 the tornado that struck Peges killed fifty one and injured about one hundred. Rescue teams search wreckage as some graves may hold whole families and many bodies are unidentifiable due to severe damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogte
Okla
Peges
Call for State Auditor Supervision of Municipal Finances
Investigations by the Taxpayers Association of New Mexico show many cities and towns keep incomplete records, hindering audits and masking waste. A state level supervisory system like California's Controller report would unify bookkeeping, reveal costs, and aid taxpayers and officials in all municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers’ Association of
New Mexico
Bateman
California
State Special Revenue Commission
Maryland Delegation Lifted by Wood Victory Over Johnson
In Baltimore on May 4 General Wood won the Maryland preferential primary two to one over Senator Johnson, with no Democratic candidate in the race. The item notes the outcome and the lack of a competing Democratic candidate. An advertisement for Blacklac products is included, promoting their use for coloring hats and painting auto tops with waterproofing and a rich finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Maryland
Johnson
Baltimore
Senator Johnson
Roswell Auto Co
New Disorders Break Out in Ruhr District
Reports from Amsterdam say new disorders have broken out in the Ruhr as German troops occupy Dusseldorf south of Wesel. London dispatches dated May 4 describe the developments as they unfold in the occupied area.
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Ruhr
London
Dusseldorf
Wesel
Amsterdam
Fannie Hurst Remarries After Secret Trial Marriage
New York May 4. Noted writer Fannie Hurst and pianist Jacques Danielson announce their marriage, kept secret before. She says the venture was an asset, not a liability, and they still live separately with meetings by appointment.
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Fannie Hurst
New York
Jacques Danielson
Bluebeard Led Search Party to Body of Victim
Roswell Floral Co. advertises fresh flowers and bedding plants. A garbled May 4 Georgia/California item mentions "Bluebeard" Charles Harvey spearheading a search party to locate the body of a victim, with limited readable context about the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Floral Co
Phone Toe
Agths
Bluebeard” Harvey
DL Centro
Bluebeard
Charles Harvey
Olympic hurdles and U S contenders in 1920
United Press summary outlines top hurdlers from Europe and America aiming for the 1920 Olympics. Names include Kelly, Johnson, Smith, Erdman, Barron, Meanix, Loomis, Sylvester and House. Notes Sweden England Australia Canada compete, with current records cited and prospects for new champions.
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T I. Simpson
University of Missouri
United Press
Australia
Wilson
America
Smithson
Kelley
Murray
Barron
Thompson
Simpson
Bob Simpson
Sweden
Levin
Hustin
Kendall
England
Gray
Canada
Fred W.kelly
United States
Earl Thompson
Hillman
St. Louis
Bill” Meanix
Meanix
Loomis Brothers
Smart
Chicago Athletic Association
Bill Sylvester
Missouri University
House and Johnson
Illinois A. C
Armyer
Notice for Publication Homestead Final Proof 1920
Jim Williamson of Hagerman New Mexico, father of Sidney Williamson deceased, filed final three year proof for all of Section 31 Township 8 South Range 20 East New Mexico Principal Meridian. Proof to be made before U S Commissioner Dan C Savage Roswell New Mexico on May 27 1920. Names John A McPherson James L McPherson Hole otter James H McPherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Land Office
Roswell
New Mexico
Jim Williamson
Hagerman
N. M
Sidney P. Williamson
N. M. P. Meridian
Dan C. Savage
U. S
John A. McPherson
Hole
Otter
James H. McPherson
Juarez Revolts as Carranza Rivalry Shifts Mexico Border
Juarez and most of Chihuahua rise against Carranza, joining Sonora rebels. El Paso reports no shots fired as Juarez embraces holiday atmosphere while rebel leaders push anti-Carranza causes. In Mexico City, government forces rout rebels near Salina Cruz and Cuautla. Gonzales flees. Ojinaga garrison joins rebels. El Paso resumes cross border traffic. rebel control expands along the border.
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EL Paso
Juarez
Chihuahua
Parral
Cusibutriachic
Sonora
Mexico City
Salina Cruz
Carranza
Cuautla
Pablo Gonzales
Political mass meeting planned on Roswell court house lawn
Preparations were made for an evening mass meeting on the Roswell court house lawn led by Chaplain Zimmerman of El Paso and Dillard H. Wyatt candidate for district attorney. Music by Army Jazz and Juvenile bands will accompany brief speeches by Zimmerman and Wyatt. District Attorney Robert Dow visited Roswell to engage in local politics. Also noted are listings for a public notice of land claims and county business items.
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Army Band
Army Jazz Band
White Line
Southwest
Roswell
Court House
Chaplain Zimmerman
el Paso
82Nd
Dillard H. Wyatt
Dillard Wyatt
California Voters Choose Between Johnson Hoover For GOP Nomination
May 4 reports show California voters going to the polls to pick between Johnson and Hoover for the Republican nomination. Analysts note Johnson's strong California lead contrasts with Hoover's nonpolitical candidacy. Also noted are program details from an Armory event featuring Virginia Lockhart and a list of performances and participants. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams arrive from the Williams ranch to plan a move to Albuquerque.
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Virginia
Lockhart
Hugh
Walthall
Hervey
Ant Yelyn Brice
the Armory
Herald of the
Wes Father Emma Rutherford
Frances- Levers
Sehour
Fairy Fingers
Bilbro Marie Hull
Hier Lillis Fisher
Riley Fred Crawford
Martin Murdock
Glenn Connor
Mayberry Bond
Tommy Adams
J. A. Witt
John
Bruce Poorbaugh
Neidlinger
Natilig Youn
Crosby Mary Frances Fisher
Fearle Lucile Bond
Frances Levers
Doris Fawcett
Pauline Childress
Mary Regina Rothbaum
Ima Rutherford
Bonnie Bell
Ia Adamson
Bone
Brownie Boys
Senour Fairy Schottische
Strebbog
Crosby
Brownie
Brownis
Hier Martha Phillips
Rainbow Fairies
Marie Hull
Alathea Smith
Brownies
Spaulding
John and
Bruce
Crosby Wanda Redfern
Virginia Hervey the
Merry Elf
Williams Tommie May Witt
Riley
Wiliams
W. E. Williams
M. S. Williams
Albuquerque
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Second Steel
Roswell Gas & Electric. Co
Seo
Oeagi
Mike Baca
Santa Fe
John Connolly
Baca
Chaves
Connolly
T. R. Everman
N. Kans
Emmett
Patton
Roglater
Ingham
Arthur E. Ingham
Mr. Ingham
Q. E. McDonald
Dow
Carlsbad
Robert
J. P. Rivera
N. Main
Board of County Commissioners
Opal Childress
Anthony the Haunted
Heins
Rosa Fay
Shelle Thasia Tawrants
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Eleanor Sanders Cloud Elves
Parlow
Fee Bontg Bell
Schyite
Dunbar-Ball
James Higginson—Coombs
Hugh Walthall
Platamann
Lange - Maxine Murdock
Legion Boys
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