Military Institute Triumphs Over Paso Eight to One
The Military Institute defeated Paso 8 to 1 at Amusement Park in a game highlighted by one costly seventh inning error by Paso and strong pitching by Gallagher. Hester yielded eight scattered hits but stout defense kept most runs off the board. Rokahr closed with solid eighth inning work. Gallaher and Hester combined for eight strikeouts as El Paso fielding committed multiple miscues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Gammon
Crowell
el Paso
Keanard
Miller
Lohman
Darbyshire
Stewart
O’rourke
Keifer
Hater
Morrison
Gray
Hester
Rokab
Jacoby
Kennard
Schuster
Nichols
Blocked Freight Stalls Santa Fe and Mexicana Cars
El Paso May 8. Freight traffic on the Santa Fe and the Mexicana is blocked as trains are so crowded with cars that movement is impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
al Pano
Tex
Santa Fe
Mexicana
Mexican Central Freight 142 Cars Hindered by Yard Congestion
Mexican Central has 142 cars of commercial freight ready to transfer to Santa Fe since Saturday. The Santa Fe yardmaster refuses to receive until Central clears export transfers. He says cars intended for American shipments were ready first. Freight flow is increasing and congesting both lines as traffic remains unusually heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican Central
Santa Fe
the Central
Sears
Baseball Melee Sparks Street Fight Near College Street
A Sunday brawl after a Santa Fe baseball game led to a free for all on College Street. Charles Barnes a Palace hotel porter was singled out and fought back with a baseball bat. City Marshal Hughes arrested Barnes and three others, who faced a magistrate on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
College Street
Chas. Barnes
Palace Hotel
Hughes
Barnes
Justice of the Peace
Jose Ma. Garcia
Trainmen to gain wage increases on roads
El Paso News reports conductor W H Stockwell returned from Houston where railroad officials finalized a new wage scale for trainmen. Stockwell says increases were granted but exact amounts will be announced later. He plans to attend the Order of Railway Conductors national convention in Memphis on the 14th and will then secure the precise figures in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stockwell
G. H
Houston
Memphis
Tennessee
the Order of Railway Conductors
Cattlemen Await Cars as Texas Shippers Rush
Cloudcroft New Mexico May 9 J W Latham territorial cattle inspector reports many cattlemen eager to ship but cars scarce due to Texas shippers rush W C McDonald Carrizozo has 125 carloads ready for Kansas market Felix Cattle Company holds 850 head at Tularosa ready to ship Up to 190 cars ordered by shippers north of Alamogordo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloudcroft
N. M
J. W. Latham
Territorial
Texas
W. C. McDonald
Carrizozo
Kansas
Felix Cattle Company
Tularosa
Alamogordo
Denver Men to Start Work on Central Mine
O H Kaffen and B F Spencer of Denver representing a Denver syndicate that recently acquired the Grand Central group in the Cerrillos district travel to Cerrillos to take possession and begin cleaning shafts and tunnels and start ore extraction to be shipped to the Pueblo smelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M
O. H. Kauffen
B. F. Spencer
Denver
Grand Central Group
Cerrillos
Santa Fe County
Pueblo
Spring offerings and sale items at Shelby store event
Notice lists foods Spring Chicken Ice Cream and Strawberry Short Cake at the Shelby on Sunday May with regular price. Also for sale a 4hp motorcycle in fine running condition with tires and engine, bargain if sold at once. Box 324 Roswell NM 61110. jewelry watches clocks designs and souvenir spoons offered by L B Moellner. Ingersoll's Book Store promotes baseball card games for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Box
Roswell
N. M
Dr. F N Brown Heads to Santa Fe for Territorial Dental Board Meet
Dr. F N Brown travels by auto to Santa Fe to attend a meeting of the Territorial Dental Board of which he is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Brown
Santa Fe
The
Territorial Dental Board
Roswell Weather Report May 11 1940 Forecast
U. S. Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico on May 11 notes max 78 min 48 mean 62 with no precipitation and southeast wind at 4 mph. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures. M Wright official in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
Gunaday
Sullivan Kelley Draw Ends Twenty Round World Fight
In Los Angeles on May 11 the twenty round bout between Twin Sullivan and Hugo Kelly ends in a draw after both fighters exchange hard body and head blows. The bout is even, with Kelly showing a slight edge in later rounds and the crowd applauding the draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Twin Sullivan
Hugo Kelley
Taney
Sullivan
Kelly
Toney
Bell
Sulivan
Keelly
Kelley
Burns
Santa Fe Moves to Abolish Mexican Labor
The Santa Fe road plans to discharge all foreign laborers and hire Americans to replace them. Officials cite unsatisfactory results from imported workers and promise higher wages to attract desirable laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Otero County Jail Left Vacant For First Time
Alamogordo N M May 9 Sheriff Denney has taken the three prisoners sentenced at the last term to Santa Fe leaving the Otero county jail vacant for the first time since it was built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
N.M
Denney
Senta Fe
Otero County
Timber Sale Planned Across Pecos Jemez Taos Forests
The forestry bureau of the department of agriculture in Washington notified Supervisor Ross Mc Millin that arrangements are completed for the sale of all merchantable timber in the Pecos Jemez and Taos national forests. Timber to be advertised and sold in quantities ranging from 100 to 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Ross McMillin
Pecos, Jemez and
Taos National Forests
Nis
New York Republicans Fail to Endorse Hughes
New York Republicans fail to endorse Governor Hughes for the Republican presidential nomination. A resolution offered by Odell was tabled by a 32 to 4 vote. Chairman Woodruff cited antipathy to the President as the reason for tabling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hughes
Odell
Republican State Committee
Woodruff
United States
Rooms for Rent at The Gilkeson
Rooms for rent in The Gilkeson building priced from 15 to 18 dollars monthly. Rates include free baths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilkeson
Splendid Concert In Roswell By Philharmonic Band
The Philharmonic Band held a free open air concert at the courthouse plaza on Thursday night. Despite the chilly weather a large crowd attended and applauded every number. The music was of high grade and interpreted by skilled artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic
Court House Plaza
Roswell
Man who tried to kill ex wife dies by own hand
Wichita Kansas May 11 W R Fulton who last night attempted to kill his former wife committed suicide early today. His body was found in the railroad yards four blocks from where he shot her three times. The woman is not dangerously injured. A crowd pursued Fulton after the shooting but he escaped the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
W. R. Fulton
Varsity boat race Harvard vs Columbia on Charles River
Boston May 11 Collegiate interest centered in the Varsity boat race between Harvard and Columbia eights on the Charles River over a mile and seven eighths. This is Columbia s first appearance on the Charles and the first rowing contest in twenty years the two colleges have met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIA
Boston
Mass
Varsitty
Harvard
Columbia
Charles River
Charles
Last Entertainment of Lyceum Course in Roswell
The Fulcher Entertainers a trio Mrs Cornelia Fulcher Miss Evangeline Fulcher and Mr Maurice Lee Fulcher will perform at the Southern Methodist church in Roswell next Wednesday at eight o clock It closes the Military Institute lyceum series and offers reduced prices The show features singing reading and varied entertainment with costumes Seats cost 50 cents adults 35 cents children and are sold at Daniel Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulcher
Roswell
Southern Methodist Church
Lyceum
The
Military Institute
Cornelia Fulcher
Evangeline Fulcher
Maurice Lee Fulcher
Daniel Drug Store
Strike in Beaumont oil fields ends as workers return
A Saratoga special reports the oil field strike is off and workers go back to jobs. In southeast Texas the open snap prevails at Spindle Top Saratoga and Batson with nearly all men reinstated at the first two. At Batson operators say strikers must wait for vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Saratoga
Texas
Spindle Top
Batson
San Francisco Strike Bloodied. Bell in Critical Condition
Detective Sergeant Bell remains in critical condition after a thigh wound as blood poisoning develops. The funeral was held for James Walsh, a teen striker killed in rioting. Car barns at Turk and Fillmore and Oak and Broderick prepared to deploy more streetcars around noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Bell
James Walsh
Turk and Fillmore
Oak and Broderick
New Restaurant The Grill Opens Next Tuesday in Roswell
The Grill will occupy the old Pantry stand, operated by R M Patrick, opening at noon Tuesday with elegant furnishings and metropolitan service. After Tuesday breakfast The Grill will serve as The Gilkeson dining room while The Gilkeson continues as a hotel, preserving its famed rooms and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Patrick
Roswell
Gilkeson
Patrick
Dunkards Seek Western Homes in Rio Grande Valley Tour
A 200 member Dunkard special train from Pennsylvania and Illinois arrived in Albuquerque on May 10 and will inspect the Rio Grande Valley and mesas for potential settlement. They will stop in Las Vegas and Santa Fe en route, with plans to survey across the southwest before choosing a location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Rio Grande Valley
Mesa
California
Southwest
Las Vegas
Santa Fe
Train Arrival Prompts Civic Boosters to Act
Citizens and local boosters and businessmen should take action as the train arrives, signaling potential economic and community benefits for the area.
Union Label Exposition Opens in Brooklyn Lyceum
A union label exposition opens in the Brooklyn Labor Lyceum under the Brooklyn central labor union. It runs through the coming week showcasing goods bearing the union label to educate the public on the value of union made merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Labor Lyceum
Central Labor Union
Delaware Republican primaries seek to block Mayor Wilson
In Willmington on May 11 serious efforts aim to prevent Mayor Wilson’s renomination. Dr. Harrison W. Howell president of the municipal board of health and Charles E. Sparks face opposition from Wilson’s rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmington
Del
Wilson
Harrison W. Howell
Municipal Board of Health
Charles E. Sparks
Portales Water Works and Hagerman Publishing Incorporated
Portales Water Works and Electric Light company of Portales Roosevelt county files incorporation papers with capital stock of 15000. Incorporators Doe Howard W H McDonald and Joseph Howard. Hagerman Publishing Company of Hagerman Chaves County incorporates with capital 3000 and directors James B McConnell A E B Riffley Perry Wagnon and J E Wimberley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M
Portales Water Works and Electric Light Company
Portales
Roosevelt County
Doe Howard
W. H. McDonald
Joseph Howard
Hagerman Publishing Company
Hagerman
Chaves County
James B. McConnell
A. E B. Riffley
Perry Wagnon
J. E. Wimberley
Snow Storm Hits New York and New England
Snow and unseasonably cold weather sweep New York State and New England. Adirondacks report 3 to 6 inches in 24 hours, Rome New York records 3 inches and 34 degrees, while Rome experiences a 32 degree drop in 15 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
New York State
Adirondacks
Rome N. Y
New Territorial Penitentiary Commission Forms at Santa Fe
New Mexican reports the Territorial Penitentiary Commission held its initial meeting in Santa Fe with Joseph F. Sulzer as president and Charles F. Easley as secretary. Other members included Thomas W. Hayward Jno R DeMier and Price Walters. Bids for penitentiary supplies from Santa Fe Las Vegas and Albuquerque firms were considered for contract awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexican
Joseph F. Sulzer
Albuquerque
Charles F. Easley
Santa Fe
Territorial Penitentiary Commission
Arthur Trelford
Thomas W. Hayward
East Las Vegas
Jno
Sulzer
Mr. Sulzer
Easley
Hagerman
Las Vegas
Hearst Wins Point in All Courts in McClellan Mayor Case
Albany May 10 The Court of Appeals sustains Attorney General's right to attack in the people name the title of George B McClellan as mayor of New York City on behalf of William R Hearst Hearst has won his point in all the courts unanimous decision no written opinion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Jackson
George B. McClellan
New York City
William R. Hearst
Hearst
Trial Set For W O Brown In St George Hotel Killing
In Dallas Texas on May 11 the case of W O Brown charged with killing Albert S Johnson in the lobby of the St George hotel earlier this year is set for trial next week in the criminal district court. Both men are prominent figures and the shooting created a sensational incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
W. O. Brown
Albert S. Johnson
St. George Hotel
Criminal District Court
Johnson
H. E. Henson Dies At 38 In Local Home
H. E. Henson aged 38 died at 3 30 this morning at his residence 1309 N Kentucky avenue He came here with his wife and son about six months ago from Bremo Bluff Virginia for health reasons suffering from tuberculosis The remains will be shipped from the Dilley undertaking rooms tomorrow morning to the old home with the widow and son accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Henson
Kentucky Avenue
Bremo Bluff
Dilley Undertaking
Tae Record chapel adjourned again for baseball game
The chapel session was postponed once more this afternoon so attendees could attend a local baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Record
Mrs J W Rhea Confined by Illness
Mrs J W Rhea is confined to her bed due to illness, with family and friends likely offering care and support as she recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rhea
Roswell Lawyer Indicted for Fraud Escapes Custody
J L Johnson a Roswell attorney was indicted for obtaining money under false pretenses. He disappeared after learning of the charge, was later reported captured in Alamogordo, and then slipped away again while being escorted toward Torrance. Deputy O Z Finley pursued him but he vanished in the darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Alamogordo
Here
Jonnson
Man J L Johnson Arrested Near Alamogordo Ranch
In Alamogordo New Mexico on May 9 James Hunter notified police about a suspicious man named J L Johnson seen at the Hunter ranch 30 miles west of town. Officers in Roswell were asked to hold him and wire for transfer. Johnson once practiced law in Pecos Valley. The alleged offense involves a money transaction but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
N. M
J. L. Johnson
Hunter Ranch
James Hunter
Roswell
Johnson
Pecos Valley
Raton Debates Municipal Ownership of Electric Plant
Raton New Mexico May 10 strong mood favors municipal ownership of the city electric light and power plant. Rates are said to have risen sharply and saloonkeepers have installed a gas lighting system. Population about 8000, with rapid growth from railroad construction and mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raton
N. M
J. Bromillet
Batont
Trinidad
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Doctor Galloway Drives New Reo Tourer in Municipal Role
Dr. D. H. Galloway purchases a twenty horsepower Reo touring car and manages the machine with the aid of an old chauffeur, seeming to act in a supervisory, chauffeur-like capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Galloway
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Institute
Paso
the Military Institute
Iamusement Park
Gamman
F Hester
Leaman
H PO Darbyshire
Hornbrook
Rokahr
P Gallagher
Merrill
WN. M. MI
SL Paso
Paso News
Central Mine
L. B. Moellner
Jeweler
Optician
L. B. Boellner
M. Wright
Gong
Colum
Dunkards
Union Label
Alamo
Gordo
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