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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1934

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War Veterans Clash Over Raw Deal and Tax Debates

Brig Gen H A Ingalls denounces Roosevelt policies and urges uniting veterans into a voting league tied to New York. In Santa Fe experts debate meat exemptions in New Mexico sales tax, flagging potential legal challenges and double taxation issues across the regime during May 4 AP coverage.

Brig. Gen. Ingalls Les Cruces N. M H. A. Ingalls Roswell Veterans Council Veterans Voters League of New York

Fatal shooting at Pilar Horton's home linked to Alberta Fuentes

Alberta Fuentes was killed last night around 11 20 by a bullet said to be fired by Pilar Horton at 513 East Albuquerque. Horton allegedly admitted firing during a scuffle, saying Fuentes came to her home and caused trouble. Fuentes, an employee of McNally Hall Motor Company, died at the scene. Horton surrendered after visiting Primitivo Brady's house. An inquest is expected. funeral plans to be announced.

Alberta Fuentes Pilar Horton Albuquerque Fuentes Talmaze Mortuary

District Attorney Clarifies State Liquor Law Guidance

George L. Reese Jr district attorney today issued a formal statement to liquor license holders clarifying the application of the Same Law to sales of liquor by the drink. He noted ongoing confusion and said copies will be sent to all licensees for guidance.

George L. Reese Jr ALA

Robbers Take About 400 From Artesia Safe

In Artesia New Mexico on Thursday night thieves broke a back window to gain entry at the Guy Chevrolet Garage. They knocked off the safe handle and knob and stole about 400 dollars. One man was arrested and held for investigation.

Artesia N. M

Deatus Last Night

A. H. Henderson of Ruston Louisiana philanthropist and former U S Jersey Breed ers Association president and Tom Harris 79 of Preeport New York an old time vaudeville dancer are noted in AP reporting as prominent figures in recent deaths.

Associated Press Ruston A. H. Henderson U. S. Jersey Breeders Association Preeport N. Y Tom Harris

Air mail contracts awarded to nine private firms

Washington reports the airmail will be carried by nine private companies on 16 797 miles of routes within 340 days. Fifteen temporary 90 day contracts issued as the Post Office Department returns air mail to private operators. Bids sought for 10 new routes by May 25 and some rejected proposals. Kohler Aviation’s Detroit Milwaukee route bid was discarded due to an officer’s prior involvement.

Washington Post Office Department Kohler Aviation Corporation Grand Rapids Michigan Farley Richard W. Robbins

Misunderstanding of Roswell sales tax clarified

Roswell merchants were advised by chamber of commerce officials that all monthly gross receipts face the 2 percent sales tax, regardless of individual sales amounts. The ten cent threshold is a collection convenience. customers are not taxed on under ten cent items, but totals are taxed when filing monthly returns.

Roswell Chamber of Commerce Claude Simpson

Trial on vice charges set for Gallup spring term

Gallup New Mexico May 4 AP Defendants in the McKinley county vice and crime probe will face trial in the spring term starting Monday. District Judge Harry Owen will preside over multiple misdemeanor cases including gambling liquor sales to minors and keeping houses of ill fame. The state seeks padlock orders against 15 establishments on 66 Avenue involved in the indictments. Defendants named include George Karras and Leona Wallace on liquor charges and Guido Zecca and Pete Kitchen among those facing gambling counts.

Gallup N. M McKinley County Harry Owen Los Lunas Cc. F. Vogel M. A. Otero, Jr Dave Chavez Owen 66 Avenue George Karras George Frkovich Barney Korio Leona Wallace Guido Zecca Fred Caveggia John Maiola John Plese Pete Rachi Alfredo Jaramillo

Former Secretary Woodin Dies at 65 in New York

William H. Woodin, frail former Secretary of the Treasury who steered the nation through the 1933 banking crisis, died after throat infection complications. He would have turned 66 on May 27. Roosevelt expressed deep shock and distress at his passing.

New York William H. Woodin Secretary of the Treasury Treasury

Threats to kill if Robles fail to pay ransom

May 4 Tucson AP threatens of death loom over Fernando Robles and his six year old daughter June after a ransom demand of 15000 dollars. Grandmother says the note ordered the father to drive a lonely road and toss the money when signaled. She laments banks closed and failure to meet their deadline.

Tucson Art Robles Fernando Robles June Fernando

Japan Abandons Western Talks on Far East Policy

Tokyo May 4 AP Foreign Minister Koki Hirota outlined Japan's Hands Off China policy and signaled it will not discuss peace in the Far East with Western powers again. He spoke at the Conference of Prefectural Governors, recalling Geneva 1932 and Washington 1922 while stressing Japan will exchange views with powers individually if needed. He affirmed Japan's respect for existing treaties and its role in maintaining stability in Eastern Asia.

Tokyo Koki Hirota Japan New China Far East Geneva Asia League of Nations Hirota Gentva Briever Washington Eastern

Farm Tax Act Declared Unconstitutional By AG

The New Mexico farm tax act SB20 from a special session was deemed unintelligible and unconstitutional by the Attorney General’s office. Frank Patton, writing for tax chief Byron Beall, said the act cannot be construed and falls outside the governor’s call, rendering enforcement impossible.

Santa Fe Attorney General's Office Frank Patton Byron O. Beall Floyd Lee Patton Beall

Harry Mozely Stevens Dies at 78 Creator of American Hot Dog

New York May 4 AP Harry Mozely Stevens the man who created the American hot dog and built a fortune from it died at age 78. He rose to prominence in the lunch counter trade and helped popularize the frankfurter in the United States through his ventures and innovations. His death marks the end of an era in American casual dining and street food history.

Washington Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce of the United States Thocne Snell New York Clyde Barrow Raymond Hamilton Dallas Tex Harry Mozely Stevens

Sales tax unlikely to hit three million in NM

Santa Fe April 4 AP Clinton P Anderson returning from Arizona reports the Arizona levy yields 119000 a month after 10 months with a 1.5 percent rate. He approves $7500 for initial NM sales tax expenses, noting a $25000 legislative appropriation, and proposes a director assistant cashier auditor clerks and field men for the start.

Santa Fe Clinton P. Anderson Arizona Anderson New Mexico A. W. Hockenhull

Baseball scores from today across major leagues

American League highlights St Louis shutout by Boston 4 9 runs in the late innings Batteries Newsome Coffman d Hemsley Weiland Fer an tel Detroit 8 6 0 8 9 0 0 New York 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Washington 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Chicago Philadelphia rain postponement New York 3 Pittsburgh 4 D Toronto 0 0 1 8 Chicago 8 Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 0 St Louis 2 0 0 2 0 Batteries Davis J Wilson Walker V Davis Jordan Boston Camilli Cuccinello Chicago Cuccinello Brooklyn Hurst Philadelphia N

St. Louis Boston Newsome, Coffmand Hemsley Weiland and Fer Philadelphia Davis J. Wilson Walker V. Davis Jordan Camilli Chicago Cuccinello Brooklyn Hurst

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