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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1935

Page

5

Chicago Grain and Wall Street Rally Report May 14

Chicago grain prices for May contracts show gains across Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Barley with May wheat at 92 7/8 July 94 and September 94 7/8 May corn 88 1/2 July 83 September 77 3/4 Oats May 45 1/8 July 37 3/4 September 35 3/4 Rye May 54 July 53 7/8 September 55 3/8 Barley May 56 July 54 1/2 September 58 May lard 13.32 July 13.32 September 13.47 May bellies 12.87 July 16.75 Wall Street gains push stocks to highs not seen since last July with major names rallying and total volume 2 409 010 shares.

New York curb market gains listed stocks snapshot

AP report lists closing figures for many issues including Alum Co Am 59 1/4 Amn Cyan B 19 3/4 Amn G & E 25 1/8 Am Maracaibo 5/8 Am Sup Pow 1 1/8 Ark Nat Gas A 1 Brillo Mfg 6 3/4 Guy Sve 1 1/2 City Sve Pfd 14 1/8 Cons Cop Min 2 1/4 Cord Corp 2 7/8 Cusi Mex 2 178 El Bons & Share 7 3/8 Ford Mot Ltd 8 1/2 Gulf Oil Pa 72 Hecla Min 11 5/8 Ste Oil 58 Libse McN & Lib 6 3/4 Newmont Min 52 5/8 Nia Hud Pow 4 1/8 Penn Road 2 1/8 Siberling Rubber 1 3/4 Swift & Co 16 1/4 Texan Oil 6 1/2 Un Light & Power A 7/8 Unit Verde 58 1/2.

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Boston Wool Movement Sees Texas Wools Pushed High

In Boston on May 16 the domestic wool trade shows strong demand with Texas wools dominant. Eight months Texas wool priced at 55-57 cents scoured, 3/8 blood lines 52-55 cents, and strictly combing 56s firm at 56 cents. Overall prices hold steady as medium grade territory sales rise.

Boston US Dept Agr Texas

Kansas City Livestock Market Prices Report May 16

AP dispatch from Kansas City markets shows hogs at 200-280 lb up to 9.00, sows 275-500 lb 7.00 to 8.25, calves 800 lb steers 10.25 to 14.25, heifers 550-900 lb 8.75 to 11.25, cows 7.25 to 8.50, vealers 6.50 to 9.50, stockers 7.00 to 10.00. Sheep 8000 head, spring lambs up to 9.40, best shorn 7.75, California ewes 4.25, spring lambs 8.50 to 9.40, lambs 7.25-8.5, yearling wethers 5.25 to 6.75, ewes 3.00 to 4.25.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City US Dept California

New York Cotton Advances on Firm Stocks and Wheat

New York May 16 AP Cotton rose moderately as commission houses bought in sympathy with firm stocks and wheat. July and March contracts reached new highs at 11.97 and 12.02 respectively with gains of 4 to 5 points. Futures closed steady to firmer. May 11.88 July 11.96 October 11.87 December 11.91 January 11.96 March 12.02. Spot middling 12.35.

New York

New Orleans Cotton Prices Steady on May 16

New Orleans spot cotton closed steady with unchanged quotations as sales reached 2,402 bales. Middling class cotton traded at 12.38 cents per pound amid quiet demand on a calm market day.

New Orleans

Galveston Cotton Prices Steady on May 16

Spot cotton in Galveston held steady at mid dling 12.35 with sales totaling 50 bales as of May 16. The market showed no change in price from prior levels, reflecting stable demand in the Texas cotton district.

U S Bonds and Farm Mortgage Notes Market Brief

U. S. Bonds Treas 4 1/4s for 47 to 52 cited at 116.16. Federal Farm Mortgage 3s quoted at 49 at 101.30 and 3 1/4s at 64 at 103.28. Bond market listings show varied yields and maturities.

U. S. Bonds The Associated Press Fed Farm

D A V Resolution On Cutting Death

The Disabled American Veterans chapter adopts a resolution mourning Senator Bronson M Cutting of New Mexico. It praises his career, veterans advocacy, opposition to the Economy Act, loyalty, and leadership. The group expresses condolence to his mother and orders copies sent to her, with the resolutions to be filed and remembered by veterans nationwide.

The Disabled American Veterans New Mexico Senator Cutting Senate United States Cutting Bronson M. Cutting

City Beautiful Contest Entry From Mrs Haymaker Rose

Mrs O R Haymaker of 601 East jth Street has entered a climbing rose in the City Beautiful Contest, showcasing local gardening participation and civic pride.

O. R. Haymaker East Jth Street

Marble Bronco Statue Erected at Institute Grounds

A small statue of a Bronco was erected as a garden ornament today north of Col. D. C. Pearson’s home at the New Mexico Military Institute.

Bronco Institute Col. D. C. Pearson The New Mexico Military Institute

Political clash over NRA extension debate in Senate fight

Clark criticizes Richberg calling his staff talk the most brazen exhibition of impudence. He argues NRA should be extended two years rather than ten months, countering the present law. The exchange centers on the Senate measure and the administration’s stance.

National Industrial Recovery Board House Senate Richberg Washington NRA Clark D-Mo Donald R. Richberg Mussolini United States Ways and Means Committee

Block Contest To Be Held In Roswell

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce beautification committee tonight voted to run a block contest to pick the best looking block in Roswell. Judges will be chamber members who will cast ballots, with judging factors including lawns, parking, trees, and home upkeep. The event runs through September 1. A tree planting campaign yielded 2 911 trees with a detailed species tally published for residents to report any unlisted varieties.

Chamber of Commerce Roswell Siddarth Mae Wieer China Ee Tees

Investigation continues into Hot Springs dance hall fire deaths

State police pursued a fuller probe into the Lordsbury area dancehall fire that killed Bob Davis, 45, and his 17 year old son Woodrow. Sheriff Claude Heffernan returned to Lordsbury to oversee the inquiry, which will continue until a definite status is established. The two men were asleep in a partitioned room when the blaze started.

Dance Mall Hot Springs N. M Dancehall Bob Davis Woodrow Claude Heffernan Lordsbury Davis

No more tired feeling with S S S tonic claim

An advertisement touts S S S Tonic as a simple solution for fatigue tied to low red blood cell counts. It claims to stimulate gastric secretions and supply minerals to rebuild oxygen carrying cells, improving digestion, appetite, sleep, nerves, and strength with two sizes and two weeks of treatment.

S.S.S S.ss S.S.S. Co

Two Fine Talks At Rotary Today

The Rotary club featured two talks. D N Pope spoke on the Rotary student loan fund with focus on Roswell and New Mexico schools, detailing finances, loans, repayments, and pupil dropouts after early grades. Berry Ellzey summarized the Santa Fe district conference and Governor Pearson’s work with Col J D Atwood, plus a tough subject in accessible terms.

Rotary Club D. N. Pope Rotary Roswell New Mexico Berry Ellzey Santa Fe Berry Elizey Governor Pearson Col J. D. Atwood

Roswell Wins City Beautiful Prize

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce won first prize in the city beautification contest of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. G F Perry said the local chamber would receive a loving cup. The award was based on a report covering May 1 1934 to May 1 1935 detailing Roswell’s beautification work.

Roswell

VAX COMMISSION MOVES TO LESS ROOM

Santa Fe report shows Chief tax commissioner Byron O Beall stating the tax commission will shrink space after its third move in a year. The Education Department will take over offices, reducing the commission’s footprint and staff by three, as income tax duties shift to the Bureau of Revenue. The agency still handles inheritance tax oil production tax and private car tax with limited revenue.

VAX Commission Santa Fe Byron O. Beall Tax Commission Department of Education Welfare Bureau Bureau of Revenue Beall

Stocks Reach Peak In Year As Volume Surges

New York May 16 AP reports stock prices climbing to their highest in almost a year. Leading issues rose over a dollar to above three dollars a share while daily trading exceeded two million shares. Bulls push market higher amid brisk activity not seen since last July.

Wall Street New York U. S U. S. Smelting Cerro de Pasco Kennecott Anaconda General Motors Chrysler U. S. Steel Bethlehem Inland Steel Santa Fe Union Pacific

Albuquerque Robbery Suspect Admits Knife Attack

Leo Chavez, 20, shot by Officer Willis Barnes in Albuquerque, admits from his hospital bed that he attempted to attack the officer with a knife after the robbery of a grocery store. Chief Pat O Grady says the signed statement confirms the robbery and subsequent assault during arrest.

Albuquerque N. M Leo Chavez Willis Barnes Pat O’grady Chavez Barnes

Man Recalls Vandalism at Store Breakage Incident

Hospital attendants labeled him critical yet he showed improvement and spoke with officers. Chavez claimed he and Steve Sandoval walked by a store and he broke a window with a rock. Sandoval fled but Chavez returned to break another window and steal items. He said he was intoxicated and exonerated Sandoval. Sandoval’s interview corroborated Chavez’s account.

Chavez Steve Sandoval Sandoval

Wrecked TWA Liner Communicated With No One

Kansas City May 16 AP reports a TWA Sky Chief did not communicate after leaving Wichita until crashing near Atlanta Missouri on May 6 during a fog. Five killed including crew and U S Senator Bronson M Cutting of New Mexico. Dispatcher O R Haueter testified about his shift.

TWA Kansas City Sky Chief Wichita Kas Atlanta U.S Bronson M. Cutting New Mexico Missouri O. R. Haueter Sp m

Plane Crash Witness Reconstructs Final Flight Path

Witness Haueter testified about a federal plane's progress after it departed Wichita for Kansas City. He recalls a long silence between 2:35 and 2:40 p.m. and says he told Hate vey Bolton, the pilot killed, to circle the airport once, then proceed to Kirksville.

Protests Small on 1935 Tax Assessments

Few protests on property assessments for 1935 taxes were made to the county commission sitting as an equalization board this morning. The commissioners continued their meeting as the equalization board this afternoon.

Heavy Rain Falls West of He r in Unknown Area

A fragment notes heavy rain west of a location called He r with reports of strong showers. The text is incomplete but indicates lingering precipitation and localized downpours affecting nearby routes and areas.

New Mexico Oil Quota Raised for June to 55000 Barrels

Santa Fe May 16 AP Interior Secretary Harold Ickes notified New Mexico that the minimum quota for June production will be 55000 barrels, an increase of 4500 barrels from May. Ickes is administrator of the petroleum industry.

Santa Fe Harold Ickes New Mexico Ickes

Dodge 1935 Sedan boasts high mileage and value

Lewiston Idaho owner W J Miller reports 20 42 miles per gallon on rough highway in his new Dodge Sedan. Chrysler Motors advertises 1935 Dodge with 95 new features including Red Ram engine and Airglide ride at a factory price from 645 dollars, f o b Detroit.

W. J. Miller Lewiston Ida Dodge Chrysler Motors Detroit Chrysler Motors

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