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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1923
Page
1
Paris reports Premier Poincare states it is not time to alter policy over German reparations. He rejects linking reparations to guarantees or tearing up the treaty, says the expert commission should not fix the amount, but may propose new payment methods while preserving claims and avoiding disavowal of past decisions.
A New York talk-woven reflection on the 1923 World Series declares no single hero or goat, noting Babe Ruth’s near-miss in the eighth inning of game seven. It credits Bob Meissel’s clutch single with securing the Yankees’ victory and maintains Ruth’s overall contribution despite the decisive moment.
Vienna reports a Chinese sun empire style? No. Counterfeiters flooded Germany Austria Hungary and Italy with bogus hundred-dollar notes after removing the 2 from notes. In Budapest three men Felberbaum Czerny Ratgeber arrested with $10,000 in fake bills in their hotel suite. Police search for remaining gang members.
Magnolia-Retrol eum Co advertises oil burners with delivery anywhere in the city or country and a contact number 638 or 238. It also mentions a 25thc motorcycle chase in Thomas H. Jince's The Sunshine Trail featuring Douglas McLean and a note about the regular meeting at 736.
Berlin officials say the cabinet has agreed in principle that the former crown prince may return and live in Germany. He does not plan to return immediately and will reside quietly in a designated location. Socialist ministers agreed to allow his unmolested, quiet residence.
In Austin district court Judge Calhound rules Rule thirty seven of the gas and oil division of the state railroad commission unconstitutional. The ruling says the commission can enforce but cannot enact laws requiring oil wells to be drilled a certain distance from property lines. The injunction against Bass in the Powell oil field becomes permanent, preventing penalties for drilling in violation of the rule.
The Al G Barnes wild animal circus arrived from the north and performs at the show grounds on East Second Street this afternoon and tonight. It features 1200 animals including Tusko the ten ton elephant, Lotus the educated hippopotamus, and Caruso 2nd the singing donkey. The act list also includes camels bears llamas pigs pigeons rabbits and Ajax the boxing kangaroo with a surprisingly large crowd despite rain.
Roswell and the Pecos valley expect unsettled weather tonight and Friday with rain or snow in the north and rain in the south. Temperatures show little change, with a warming trend likely. Barometric conditions remain steady in the West as clouds bring continued unsettled weather across regions. Cleve Hallerbeck, meteorologist, notes higher readings in the central Plains and mountain states.
The Texas School of Mines football team and coach arrive tomorrow for a key Saturday showdown with N M M S. The visit highlights one of the season’s top games with Jervey BTk and Cream products also noted among items.
Oklahoma City Okla Nov 1 The state senate opened the session as an impeachment court with the prosecution ready for trial The defense will present its plea this afternoon A large crowd observed Gov Walton and his advisers The defense plans to move to quash part of the impeachment charges and to disqualify certain impeachment court members
Dallas Texas November 1 The board of regents of the Texas Technological College remains deadlocked at noon over the selection of a president. The disagreement centers on two candidates B. B. Cobb of Waco and J. W. Cantwell of Wichita Falls.
A Carroll County Times item offers a satirical list of absurd farming methods for boll weevil areas. It mockingly prescribes explosive land prep, illegal sprays, bizarre mulches, and impractical labor, finishing with a jab about self interested clergy and debt settlement.
Desire to provide a business for her son drove Agnes H. Rouse to become a prominent cattle broker in Kansas City. Widowhood spurred her rise as head of C. A. H. Rouse Commission Company, owner of a long standing seat in the Kansas City Livestock Exchange. She witnessed the stockyards’ growth to a world standing, learned the business from her cattle-raising father in Aberdeen, Scotland, and a Kansas ranch upbringing.
From Dexter, Moore rose from a limp and arrived this morning to attend to business matters, visiting the town and meeting local residents.
Governor Hagerman, U. S. commissioner to the Navajo Indians, addresses the Roswell Rotary Club on government plans for the Navajo wards, oil land leasing, and tribal unity. He notes growth from five thousand to thirty three thousand and outlines moves toward a unified representative government for the tribe. Baron Auriema of the Salvation Army and local Rotarians attend and discuss club activities and upcoming meetings.
The East and West Texas forecast calls for unsettled weather with rain and warmer temperatures. The Roswell Advertising club postponed its Hallowe en party until November 12, aligning with Armistice Day celebrations.
Early morning dairy deliveries advertised by Clardy's Dairy. The notice lists a phone contact 790 and mentions morning delivery service with emphasis on customer notices and advertisement. No clear date or location available.
Detroit, Nov. 1. Henry Ford and Senator James Couzens, once partners in business, clash over policy. Couzens ridicules Ford's presidential bid calling it a fiasco akin to the peace ship and questions Ford’s fitness due to age and lack of public experience.
Washington November 1 The appointment of former Senator Frank B Kellogg of Minnesota as ambassador to Great Britain was officially announced by the state department The appointment is acceptable to both governments
A. L. Nance, former Salt Creek operator, plans a test well eight miles southeast of Roswell to near 25 miles from the town. Spudding around Nov 15 on a 3000 acre block, geologists flag favorable conditions for oil gas. Location between Redfield and Canfield wells. early Pecos valley development seen.
Land records show multiple transfers filed October 30 1923 by Gessert-Sanders Abstract Co. including Clark Dilley deeds to T C Dilley L B Tannenhill and J B Dilley Roswell blocks Jaffa Prager Pauly additions plus Belle Plain and other parcels with nominal dollar consideration and property exchanges. Several rings detail undivided interests and specific lot and block designations in Roswell J W Rhea transfers Florence Rhea and others.
An advertisement states Michelin Cord tires and Michelin Red Tubes are of high quality and affordable. It notes Veedol Fordol Oil as unaffected by price and suitable for summer and winter use as a perfect lubricant for Ford cars, presented by Roswell Auto Company.
PITTSTON Pa Nov 1 Despite pleas of the mine union that workers stay on the job a general outlaw strike of all miners of the Pennsylvania Coal Company is in effect Eleven thousand men in ten collieries walked out.
Washington reports a near agreement between the United States and Great Britain on a liquor question treaty. Recommendation for more funds to arm ships and crews to block rum runners along the coasts will likely be sent to the next Congress, per the Treasury Department.
New York, Nov. 1. Henry Farrell notes fuel aplenty for the 1924 Hot Stove League as pennant races and post-season analysis promise off-season debate. He discusses the Yankees potential strengthening behind the bat, Miller Huggins’s plans, and the future needs of a veteran club in a two million dollar ballpark. He cites Jack Hendricks on a seventh place club and Col. Jake Ruppert’s stake in a profitable park, with younger blood likely in 1924 openings.
Roswell Lodge No. 18 AF&AM meets Thursday November 1st at 3.00 PM for its regular communication. Members are urged to attend as agenda items include routine lodge business and future events.
El Paso reports the Miners arrive by car tomorrow in good shape for a likely hard battle at Roswell. The Institute field is ready after rain, the team in peak form, fast back field and line, with kickoff at 3 pm. Admission is fifty cents.
New observations from the recent world series note that three straight New York series wins did not hurt baseball attendance. Yankee Stadium, built for 65,000, drew packed crowds and eighty‑five thousand capacity plans were discussed. Discussions also cover future star players and Babe Ruth’s eventual retirement.
A tiny eighteen inch scale model of Theodore Roosevelt’s ranch cabin in Western North Dakota will be sent to New York for exhibition at the dedication of the former president’s birthplace. The cabin, moved from the badlands ranch to the State Capitol grounds, is crafted by the local high school manual training department under Mrs. Lewis Crawford, chair of the Women’s Roosevelt Memorial Association of North Dakota.
Roswell high school's football squad heads to Artesia for a return matchup tomorrow afternoon. The Roswell team previously defeated Artesia weeks ago by a lopsided score of 53 to 0.
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