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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
2
The market eased then steadied with modest gains in some sectors as drought reports weighed on grains and cotton. Widespread names such as American Telephone and U S Steel moved higher while hogs and cattle at Kansas City showed gains. Chicago grain closed mixed with wheat and corn futures posting varied prices and New York cotton futures steadied after early declines.
The New York Stock Exchange end of day figures show broad activity with numerous issues posting gains and losses. Key names include Coca Cola 123 1/2, Eastman 95, General Electric 19 5/8, Chrysler 39 1/4, and Du Pont 85, while Alcoa 8 1/8 and United Fruit 71 3/4 reflect varied performance across industries. The day closes amid a dense tabulation of prices and daily averages.
In New York on May 25, Liberty bonds closed at 103 31 for the fourth issue and 103 38 for the others. Treasuries 4 1/4s traded near 111.31 and 4 1/2s around 111.31. Fed Farm Mortgage 3 1/4s for 1964 were near 101.24 and Home Owners Loan 4s of 1951 at 101.15.
New Orleans cotton prices show little change with 89 bales traded. Middling grade quoted at 11.45 cents per pound, reflecting a modest 10 point rise. Market activity limited as traders monitor demand and weather.
In Galveston on May 256 AP report, spot cotton held steady around 11.5 cents with market activity subdued and middling grades trading near the same level for the period.
According to watchman John Rizzardo, a sedan with four men was seen on Gary Road at 11 o clock. He found a police car stalled with two officers dead after the suspects shot them as they identified themselves, with East Chicago Chief Nicholas Makar suspecting Dillinger or associates as the killers.
The United States Davis Cup squad prepares for the first American Zone matches against Canada while selecting a second singles player for the European ties remains unresolved. Frank Shields is favored for No 1 singles. Sidney Wood, a stylish New Yorker with a strong Wimbledon pedigree, is considered the likely challenger for the No 2 berth, though his inconsistent recent form complicates the decision.
Boston may 25 AP The Commercial Bulletin notes a weekly rise in demand for fair quality wool at lower grease prices. Medium wools declined about ten cents per pound from last fall, with territory wools still near peak prices. Prices for various fleece types and mohair are listed, domestic and foreign markets described as slow but steadier.
Santa Fe May 25 IAP The new state highway map will be ready for distribution in about ten days. Proofs were received today and the map will differ from prior editions by showing Indian Reservations in yellow and forest areas in green. All road improvements will be included and a long oil and paving stretch from the Colorado New Mexico line to Elephant Butte Dam will be shown. The cover features a design by Pierre Woodman, with New Mexico pictures on the back replacing the standard mileage chart.
In South Holland Illinois on May 25 a veteran bank guard foiled a six-man gang. Two robbers died on the bank floor John Cozzi a petty thief was killed. Benjamin Toccio already jailed for larceny and murder died of gunshot wounds. The third robber was wounded likely fatally.
Santa Fe May 25 AP Courts have ruled that cities counties and school districts are agencies of government and therefore exempt from the sales tax Attorney General EK Neumann announced after reviewing court findings He also said the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy district is exempt by analogy as a creature of statute with local duties for the state
El Paso reports two smugglers killed in a river gunfight with American customs inspectors last night as two inspectors are wounded. Officers named William White, 36, shot in the neck, and J T Cresap, 57, with a grazed jaw.
Wil lican Albert Robinson, wealthy heiress Florence Crane1, and crew faced peril after a ruptured appendix forced emergency surgery aboard the ketch Swaap near the Galapagos. Naval surgeons operated and radio said Robinson was as well as could be expected.
The National League race stays tight as Pittsburgh leads by a half game after a 7 0 victory over the Braves and New York wins 7 1 over the Cubs. Chicago falls to third behind the Cardinals, who beat Brooklyn 7 3, while the Giants remain one game back. Lavagetto homered to spark Pittsburgh while Hubbell allowed four singles as the Giants toppled Chicago. Curt Davis pitched five hitter for Philadelphia in a 5 0 win over Cincinnati. In the American League the Browns beat Washington 6 5 as Pepper homered in the seventh to seal it. Detroit defeated the A’s 6 3 as the Tigers broke out in early innings. the Yankees beat the White Sox 2 1 behind Gomez. Cleveland and Boston were rained out.
In the American League Philadelphia beat Detroit 6 to 3, New York defeated Chicago 2 to 1, Washington lost to St. Louis 6 to 5, and Boston at Cleveland was postponed due to rain.
Chicago defeated New York seven to one while Pittsburgh topped Boston seven to three St Louis won seven to three over Brooklyn Cincinnati lost zero to five at Philadelphia and the results reflect a busy slate of baseball games across the circuit.
The Indianapolis beat Kansas City 9 to 7, Toledo defeated St. Paul 6 to 7, Louisville edged Milwaukee 9 to 8, and Columbus won against Minneapolis 5 to 8. Thousands of fans witnessed tight finishes across four contests.
In the International League Buffalo 2 8 Montreal 7 4 Rochester 7 12 Toronto 5 8 Albany 1 Newark 9 Syracuse 18 Baltimore 14.
Scores from Southern Association games including Little Rock 3 Atlanta 7 Memphis 3 Ashville 3 with tie called end 13th inning Birmingham 8 8 Knoxville 4 New Orleans 6 Chattanooga 2.
In San Francisco the Hollywood Missions game was postponed. In Sacramento Los Angeles defeated by four to two while Portland beat Oakland three to three and Seattle led 14 to none in another contest.
Muskogee 3 Ponca City 8 Joplin 2 Hutchinson 1 Springfield 1 Bartlesville 3 report scores from regional games with brief tallies and team results.
Tulsa defeated San Antonio 7 to 2 while Dallas 6 Houston 0. Oklahoma City 10 beat Galveston 9 and Fort Worth 5 defeated Beaumont 7 in a day of regional baseball results.
OCR fragment lists city names and numbers without clear context or complete events. It mentions Des Moines Rock Island Davenport Cedar Rapids Sioux City Topeka Omaha St Joseph with associated numbers, implying scores or standings but no explicit match details, dates, or outcomes.
Report from district highway engineers on continued showers causing mud and slick conditions. Highways six and sixty six remain passable overall though rough and muddy in spots north and east of town. Officials caution drivers to proceed with care amid lingering wet road surfaces.
The schedule lists games for 1934 with matches at Wayland College Canyon West Texas Teachers El Paso Albuquerque Goodwell Amarillo and here with Texas Tech Freshmen and Mexico Aggies. No Franco starters return, but coach Brown expects strong new prospects from upcoming material.
In Prestwick Scotland May 25 an unemployed carpenter James Wallace defeated George Dunlap 2 and 1 to reach the British amateur final against W Lawson Little the American champion and Stanford student. Little edged Leslie Garnett to reach the final after a dramatic 19th hole finish. The championship final will be a 36 hole match.
Albuquerque May 25 AP Scheduling of a University of New Mexico Texas Mines football game hinges on El Paso's response to Border Conference action regarding Mines admittance. The Mines may observe conference eligibility rules for a year, with a favorable look at admission next year if followed. The Lobo Athletic Council awaits Mines’ decision before acting.
Ken Gaston defeated Raquel of Montana in the feature bout, winning the second and third falls after Raquel took the first. The match featured strong body slams and a late body press finish as Gaston showed improvement. Joe Boccino beat Rudy Rinaldi in two straight final falls. Baby Carnera and Young Pirpo had a four round draw. Jack Denham won in the 70 pound class over Clinton Howe.
Roswell Giants and Abernathy Texas will start a three game baseball series at Thorne Park tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 The second game is Sunday at 3 and the final game Monday at 2 20 The Giants seek a win to entertain Roswell fans and avenge last summer’s Amarillo tournament defeat by Abernathy
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