Democrats Sweep New Mexico Legislature in 1930s style
Santa Fe November 10 AP Democrats claim first time in state history the senate will be Democratic and the legislature aligned with the governor on administration matters. W J Barker says 15 of 24 upper seats secured with possible gains from Iglose counties and predicts a two thirds majority in the 49 member house, while six races remain unresolved. Progressives and Republicans who joined with Democrats receive credit for the victory.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Democratic
Senate
W. J. Barker
Iglose
House of Representatives
Barker
Chaves County Minor Tickets Vote Totals Report
In Chaves County the three minor party tickets vied for president and governor with the Liberty Party and Socialist and Communist lines. Liberty Party led county results with state clerk N. S. West drawing 194 votes and local officials showing varied tallies across districts and offices.
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Chaves County
Foster
Norman Thomas
W. H. Harvey
Liberty Party
W. F. Richardson
Pr. BE. R. Frost
Thomas E. Callender
Mr. Calender
Roswell
H. W. Renecke
Basolt
Severe East Coast Storm Causes Widescale Damage
A powerful nor’easter packed seven foot tides and 93 mph winds, striking New York and the eastern seaboard. It flooded streets and homes from Staten Island to New Jersey, snapped trees, halted trains and ferries, and damaged Atlantic City’s boardwalk while Egg Harbor station abandoned due to higher seas.
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New York
New Jersey
Empire State Building
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Egg Harbor
Borah Opposes Day Law Change in Short Session
Senator Borah of Idaho said there would be no change in the prohibition situation during the upcoming short session of Congress. He reiterated opposition to modification or repeal and noted that controversial questions rarely get disposed of in a short session, signaling continued firm stance on prohibition.
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Washington
Borah JR
Idaho
News Papermen
Congress
Enter Madame to Open Little Theatre Season Friday
The Little Theatre premieres Enter Madame tomorrow night as the first play in the movement. Ros wells Littl Theatre aims to become a stellar fixture in amateur theatrics with performances that promise poignant scenes and a linger of unreality for players and audiences.
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Little Theatre
Fire Record
Roswells Littl Theatre
Theatrica’s
Comstock Says He May Free Bootleggers If Legal
Detroit November 10 AP William A Comstock governor elect said if legally possible he will release all violators of the state prohibition law from prison. A proposal to remove the bone dry clause from the state constitution was adopted overwhelmingly at Tuesday election.
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Detroit
William A. Comstock
Seligman Thanks Dillon After Re election Victory
Santa Fe New Mexico November 19 AP Gov Arthur Seligman wired former Gov R C Dillon thanking him for a congratulations telegram sent to Seligman yesterday Seligman is the second governor since statehood to be reelected to a second consecutive term.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Arthur Seligman
R. C. Dillon
Seligman
Statehood
Rotary Hears Some Good Talks
The Roswell Rotary Club heard several talks. Oscar Greene urged clubs to join in community work and push greater effort from individual members. Ross Malone spoke of the inter-city Rotary meeting planned for Carlsbad Cavern and noted attendees from multiple states and Old Mexico. H A Poorbaugh credited the Pecos valley cooperative effort for the Eastern New Mexico State Fair’s success and discussed Carnival benefits. Caude Simpson praised the recent teachers convention and its success.
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Rotary Club
Oscar Greene
Ross Malone
Carlsbad
Old Mexico
Malone
Redwell
Artesia
H A. Poorbaugh
New Mexico
Roswell
Pecos
Caude Simpson
Armistice Day Observed With Parade in Roswell Event
Roswell will observe Armistice Day with stores and banks closed and a 9:30 am parade. Grand Marshal James V. Duthie leads a large assembly including the NM MI Cadet Corps, Battery A detail, Army nurses, American Legion groups, and veterans. Ceremonies at the courthouse at 11.00 include taps, a national salute, and remarks by General H A Ingalls and Paul W. Gantz. A veterans’ meal follows at Battery A sheds, with a charity dance at the D A V Club House on North Main Street at 8 pm.
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James V. Duthie
Roswell
N. M
Main Street
Sixth
NM. M. I
Sixth Street
West Sth
Main
American Legion Department
Battery A
West Sth Street
West 8Th
American Legion Auxiliary
West 8Th Street
P. A
American Legion
West 6Th Street
6Th Street
Walnut Street
Court House
Sgt
Leonard
H. A. Ingalls
American Tiegion
Tth
Paul W. Gantz
Fort Bayard
East 4Th Street
North Main Street
Roland Q Oliver
Ameri
Riot in Geneva Kills Twelve During Socialist Clash
In Geneva a fatal riot left twelve dead and 70 wounded as young recruits fired on a crowd outside Community Hall amid weeks of Socialist tension with local authorities. Two Socialist leaders, Leon Nicole and Jacques Dicker, were blamed by papers. Nicole was arrested for fomenting revolution.
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Geneva
Geendarmes
Lausanne
Higt
Leon Nicole
Jacques Dicker
Moscow
League of Nations
World Disarmament Conference
Nicole
le Journal
Late NM election results show large Democratic lead
Final returns from 620 of 777 precincts in New Mexico show Roosevelt ahead of Hoover by about 37 691 votes and Chavez leading Armijo by nearly 50 000. Seligman and Dillon also show strong Democratic majorities as other state offices tilt Democratic, with totals reflecting a turnout near the 1920 level.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Dennis Chavez
Jose E. Armijo
Congress
Armijo
Chavez
Dillon
Seligman
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Joe E. Armijo
Arthur Seligman
R. C. Dillon
Montoya
Hockenhull
Sec
Garcia
Baca
Quintana
Velarde
Gardner
Graham
Atty
Gen. Westerield
Neumann
Supr
Public Instruction
Rousseau
Lusk
Public Lands
See
Vesely
Supreme Court
Mechem
Bickley
Catron
Zinn
Tax collections show higher October receipts in county
The county treasurer reported October receipts of 77 975 22 with disbursements of 33 816 76 and a November 30 balance of 101 627 71. October tax collections totaled 57 etc 1931 taxes 55 373 4 and 53 20 of which were 1931 taxes as penalties spurred pre November 1 payments.
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Chavés
James Akin Dies in California After Stroke
The Record reports James Akin died in Santa Ana California on October 28 and was buried October 31. Akin once lived in Roswell where he ran a barber shop and served on the city council for many years. He suffered a paralytic stroke on October 23 leading to his death at 1 30 Friday.
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Troy L. Akin
Santa Ana
California
James A. Akin
James A. Atkin
Roswell
Akin
Wets Jubilant at Prospect of Early Repeal
Washington reports exuberant wets foresee beer on the December session after strong election showings. Democratic leaders Robinson and Harrison boost the repeal momentum as prediction grows that the lame duck House will vote on beer. Drys push back, claiming the outcome remains unsettled.
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Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
Harrison
Mississippi
John N. Garner
Lame Duck House
Democrats 10 Have Blo Vote In Congress
Washington reports Roosevelt will enter the White House with the strongest party strength in Congress. As returns flow in, the Democratic House majority surpasses all records, while the Senate nears an all time high with Republicans holding 59 to 36 and one farmer labor seat.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Congress
House
Senate
Farmer-Labor
Roosevelt
Hoover
W. Warren Barbour
New Jersey
Percy H. Stewart
Colorado
Karl C. Schuyler
Old Guard
Chaves County Canvasses Vote After General Election
The Chaves County board of commissioners met this afternoon at two o clock as a canvassing board to canvass the vote cast in the county at the general election on November 8.
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Chaves
Institute to face Canyon tomorrow in 2:36 kickoff
The N. M. M. I. Broncos meet West Texas State Teachers College Buffalos on the Institute field tomorrow afternoon at 2:36. Both teams boast strong rosters and a large Armistice Day crowd is expected for what is anticipated to be a great football game.
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West Texas State Teachers College
Buffalos
Canyon
Institute Field
The
Broncos
Special Season To Hunt Deer Near Alamogordo Declared
State Game Warden Filicott Barker announced a December 1 to 15 special deer and antlerless season in a restricted area 15 miles southeast of Alamogordo. Only 700 permits, limited to 1932 license holders, will be issued with group hunting periods and defined check-in points on the west, north, and south sides. Deer with antlers may not be killed to protect forage plants.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Filicott Barker
Alamogordo
Barker
State Game Department
U. S. Forest Service
State Game Protective Association
Alamocordo
Wood's Ranch
Shelton
Metcalf of Silver City Bies
Metcalf assistant cashier of the American National Bank here died today at William Beaumont hospital Ft Bliss Texas after several months illness.
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Metcalf
American National Bank
William Beaumont
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Hoover to depart Friday from Palo Alto for Washington
President Hoover plans to leave his Palo Alto home Friday night to return to official duties in Washington, adjusting the prior schedule which had planned departure for Saturday. The move reflects a quicker return to federal responsibilities following a stay in California.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Washington
Hoover
July Fourth Slum Feed Invites Donors in Roswell
Roswell veterans host a Fourth of July barbecue and slum feed at Fattery A gun sheds at noon. Roland Pud Quiver said all helpers and donors are invited. A man lost a pocketbook containing $260 yesterday near the courthouse, with eleven twenty dollar bills and four ten dollar bills inside. A reward was offered for its return.
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Roswell
Court House
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