Democrats Take Kentucky and Maryland in 1922 election
Washington dispatch reports thirteen states showing little national trend shift. Democrats gain Kentucky governor and Maryland wets secure re election of Governor Ritchie, while Republicans win Vermont senate and congress seats and New York assembly seats. Klan victories in Ohio hint at growing political influence next year. The overall outlook remains open for 1924 contests.
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Kentucky
Maryland
Vermont
New York
New Jersey
Washington
Ohio City
Ritchie
Coolidge
Two Roswell Firms Consolidate to Form New Abstract Company
Roswell adds a new firm after Chaves County Abstract and Insurance and Turner Gardner Abstract join under the name Chaves County Abstract and Insurance Company. Robert Kellahin serves as president, T L Gardner as secretary treasurer, and J O Casey as assistant secretary. The two long‑standing firms retire longtime staff and relocate to the First National Bank building.
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Roswell
Chaves County Abstract and Insurance Company
Turner- Gardner Abstract Company
Robert Kellahin
T. L. Gardner
J. O. Casey
Gardner
Kellahin
Casey
EB M Spencer
George French
Chaves County Building & Loan Association
Oil Burner Delivery Service Advertisement
DistMate offers oil burners delivered anywhere in the city or country with two contact numbers 638 and 938 Magnolia Petrol eum Co. Also promotes violin lessons and assorted instruments including Hawaiian steel guitar mandolin and sol feggio taught by Mantel Oration at 112 ON Ky.
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Magnolia Petroleum Co
Roswell Businesses To Close Monday Armistice Day
Roswell merchants urge all stores to close for Armistice Day Monday November 12 1923 in line with national holiday proclamations by the President and the New Mexico Governor. The closing committee asks residents to shop on Saturday to maintain the day’s spirit.
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United Sates
New Mexico
The
Merchants Association
Retail Merchants Association
Roswell
United States
Divorce Case of Winfield Scott Jr Opens Amid Delays
Fort Worth Texas November 7 The divorce suit of Winfield Scott Jr a member of a prominent pioneer family against his wife Gertrude Lane Scott opens in court amid an oversize docket delaying proceedings Scott says his wife embarrassed and humiliated him in public after a January wedding in Kansas City Mo Also notes advertisements for sales books Schrader tire gauges and Magnolia Petroleum Co and local notices about oil well work near Roswell New Mexico and Shamrock Texas
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Fort Worth
Texas
Winfield Scott, Jr
Gertrude Lane Scott
Kansas City
Scott
Salvation Army Real Response Clarion Call
Teams of men and women poured money into the Salvation Army across city districts. Gifts ranged from fifty dollars to small donations like one five and ten dollars, with teachers, farmers, lawyers, doctors and others contributing. The campaign aims to meet the required total this week and will be pushed to the limit.
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SaLvation Army
Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
France plans economic conference program to seek US invite
Premier Poincare has sent a note to England saying French experts are drafting a plan for the proposed economic conference. The program will be submitted to England for approval before being sent to Washington as an invitation to the United States to participate. France will not discuss Germany’s capacity to pay until it can be estimated with fair accuracy.
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Paris
Poincare
England
Washington
United States
France
Germany
Cadet Gridmer to face West Texas Normal Monday
Roswell fans hype the Armistice Day tilt as Canyon’s Cadets meet the high touted West Texas Normal on N M M I field at 3 pm. Normal beat U University 25 8 and Arizona 12 7, boosting local belief Canyon stands as Southwest’s best. A crowd near two thousand expected despite no impact on the Southwest title.
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Cadets
West Texas Normal
Normalites
Southwest
University
Arizona
Canyon
Roswell
Simmons
Abilene
Suits Filed by Dallas Bank In District Court
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas filed a foreclosure suit in district court against A. C. Woolf. The First State Bank and Trust Company filed suit against R. K Fleming on a promissory note.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
A. C. Woolf
First State Bank and Trust Company
R. K Fleming
From Carrizozo to Ed Harris Personal Greeting Cards
A fragment notes Ed Harris travels from his Carrizozo ranch for several days on a combined business and pleasure trip. The piece reads like a social notice mentioning personal greeting cards.
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Carrizozo
Will Ed Harris
Two More Bodies Recovered From Raleigh Wyoming Mine Disaster
Glen Rogers West Virginia November 7 Two more bodies were taken from the wreckage of the Raleigh Wyoming coal mine during the night bringing the total dead to twenty seven. The mine once hailed as a model of construction remains sealed by debris blocking the entrance.
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Glen Rogers
W. Va
Raleign Wyoming
Klux Klan Officials Surrender on Peace Warrants
In Atlanta three Klan officials surrendered on peace warrants tied to the W S Coburn murder by Phillip Fox. Warrants named Dr Fred B Johnson who said Fox had threatened his life. Dr H W Idvans was listed but out of town. Fox to be examined by an alienist. warrants later dismissed for want of prosecution. Johnston went to Birmingham after advised to stay in jurisdiction.
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Atlanta
Ku Klux Klan
W. S. Coburn
Phillip Fox
Fred B. Johnson
Fox
H. W. Idvans
Johnston
Birmingham
Petition 10 Oust Gilbert Beck Receives City Council
The council heard petition 10 to declare Fred J. Beck and J. C. Gilbert's seats vacant, a near comical moment in a sparsely attended meeting. The issue was sent to the city attorney for a later opinion. Streets items and Carnegie library board appointment were handled.
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Fred J. Beck
J. C. Gilbert
J. L. Gibbany
Pruit, Poorbaugh
Salvation Army
Finance Committee
Tin Shop Opens. Paul Carrigan to Run Roswell Outlet
Elizabeth Windom was tried before Judge Brice and found guilty of possessing intoxicating liquor. The case, appealed from a justice court, involved a prior conviction with a $100 fine and costs. Roswell Pump Cu 110 East 2nd advertised the tin shop opening and services by Paul Carrigan.
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Paul Carrigan
Roswell Pump
Elizabeth Windom
Brice
Justice Court
Forest policy presented at local chamber meeting
The Chamber of Commerce discussed seven of eight US Chamber proposals on forest policy. Speakers J. D Mell Will Robinson Cleve Hallenbeck and G. B. Jewett covered forests erosion flood effects and national forest council creation. The council proposal failed due to fear of hindering a strong secretary and obstructing free expert advice.
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Chamber of Commerce
United States Chamber of Commerce
J. D Mell
Will Robinson
Cleve Hallenbeck
G. B. Jewett
National Forest Council
Walton: Federal appeal will not delay trial
Oklahoma City Nov 7 Governor Walton's bid for a federal injunction will not halt the trial and its preliminaries set for 1 20 this afternoon. Attorney General Short and four House leaders prepare to contest the petition in Lawton federal court. House leaders will honor the court's ruling but insist the trial starts as scheduled.
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Walton
Oklahoma City
Okla
Short
House
Lawton
Veedol oils promise money back on transmission trouble
Veedol Economy Oils and Greases claim coverage for every car make in the Pecos Valley with Veedol Fordol guaranteed to settle transmission band issues or refund. RoSWiIh Auto Company, 712¢.
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Pecos Valley
Veedol Fordol
Roswilh Auto Company
Texas Weather Forecast Tonight Through Thursday
East Texas forecast calls for fair conditions with frost in the interior tonight. The outlook for West Texas tonight and Thursday is fair with no significant weather hazards noted.
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Texas
East Texas
West Texas
Box Social at L F D School House Friday Evening
A box social is planned at the L F D School House on Friday November 9 at 7:30 p m to benefit the School Christmas Tree Fund. A fine program is planned and coffee sandwiches and cake will be served. Everyone is invited.
New Picture House Opens December at Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre, leased by L B Boellner to Jasper J Thompson from Stockton NM, will be remodeled and reseated as a first class play house. Thompson will manage the New Theatre and plans to open December 1.
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New Picture House
L. B. Boellner
Lyric Theatre
Jasper J. Thompson
Stocton
N. M
Thompson
Lyric
Investigation Clears Neglect Claims at French Cemeteries
Federal Council of Churches commissioner Dr. Samuel Cavert reports six American cemeteries in France show ongoing beautification plans. He visited Bony Somme American Oise-Aisne Belleau Wood and Suresnes cemeteries, noting battle-scarred soil cannot instantly become gardens and urging calm against sensational headlines. He warns against spreading unfounded claims and emphasizes respect for fallen soldiers and their families.
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France
Federal Council of Churches
Samuel McCrea Cavert
Washington
Joyce Kilmar
Cavett
Bony
Cavert
Oise-Aisne
Springs
Belleau Wood
Suresnes
Federal Council
America
New York
National Cemetery
Arlington
Rheims
Suringes
Joyce Kilmer
Jer
Belleaw Wood
Bellean
Belleau Wood Memorial Association
Paris
Texas Junk Law Declared Invalid by Court
The Texas junk law requiring affidavits from sellers was ruled unconstitutional by the criminal appeals court for violating state and federal constitutions and discriminatory. The decision reversed a fine against A. Stroll, a Falls county dealer, and the piece shifts to memorial themes about American war dead and cemetery beautification in France, noting ongoing work at Belleau Wood and Suresnes and addressing misperceptions about funds and upkeep.
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Tustin
Criminal Appeals Court
A. Stroll
Falls County
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Cobean Stationery Shop
Taxi Service
Hubby
U. S
Roswell Auto Company
Buffalo
Buffalo-Roswell Oil & Gas Company
Pecos River
J. H. Huff
Shamrock Texas
Cobean’s
Real Response
Clarion Call Salvation Army
West Virginia
KLAN
Wannani
Gilbert
Beck
First State Bank & Trust Co
New Orleans
L. F. D. Social
Nellie Hervey
Hervey
A.B. Jeare
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