Vicious Clash Reported Between Vigilantes and Oil Field Workers
Reports from Smackover Arkansas tell of a battle between vigilantes and oil field hangers-on after ultimatum to leave. at least one killed, many wounded, and houses burned. Similar rumors in Oil City and Eldorado speak of dozens killed or injured in scattered incidents across the Smackover field and nearby towns.
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Arkansas
Smackover
Ark
Ed Harper
Neon
Ouachita
Smackover Creek
Distret
Underworld
V¢lantes
Oil City
Crusher
Sher.ffs
Camden
France denies plan seize Ruhr Valley
Washington Nov 29 French embassy here issued a statement denying reports that France planned to seize the Ruhr valley in Germany if Germany misses the next reparations payment.
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Washington
France
Ruhr
Germany
L and 10 Build From Austin North
Austin Texas November 29 Thomas A Hamilton president of the International and Great Northern Railway Company announced today that orders will be placed immediately for steel for a main line from Austin north Involved are plans for expansion and growth of regional rail service led by the new company with a focus on strengthening northern connections from the state capital to outlying districts.
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Austin
Texas
Thomas A. Hamilton
International & Great Northern Raiway Company
John M. Stahl
Louis B. Mayer
First National
Princess Theatre
Frances Nimmo Greene
Alabama
Henry B. Walthall
Clefre Windsor
Milton S'Ils
Tene Rich
Joseph Dowling
Shannon Day
Fred Kelsey
Annette DeFoe
Nick Cogley
Ship Subsidy Bill Passes in House Today
Washington November 29 The ship subsidy bill championed by President Harding passed the House this today after striking a provision to render American merchant marine bone dry. Dry supporters objected to the Volstead act clash while administration backers predicted a final House vote later today with a margin of twenty votes in favor.
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Washington
Harding
House
Congress
Daugherty orders tighter enforcement of prohibition law
Washington Nov 29 Attorney General Daugherty directed all United States district attorneys to speed up enforcement of the prohibition law and to expedite all liquor cases now in court in a general statement read in the senate The move aims to accelerate prosecutions and curb illegal liquor activity nationwide.
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Washington
Daugherty
United States
Senate
Couzens Named United States Senator from Michigan
Lansing Mich Nov 29 James Couzens the millionaire mayor of Detroit was appointed to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by Newberrys resignation Governor Groesbeck praised his independence noting Couzens would go to Washington unembarrassed by political patronage or pledges to policies
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Lansing
Mich
James Couzens
Detroit
United States
Newberry
Couzens
Washington
Groesbeck
Still Explodes Killers Injure In Philadelphia Stable
An explosion at a stable in Philadelphia killed one man instantly and another in Roosevelt Hospital died today. Three others are hospitalized with likely fatal injuries after a still in the stable exploded last night. Police say about a thousand gallons of alcohol were stored there and multiple blasts followed as barrels containing alcohol ignited. Six workers were near the still at the time of the blast.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt Hosptal
Three Dead in Booze Raid at Harlan Home
At Harlan, Nov. 2, three men died after a booze raid at the home of Harlan Ball. Police chief James Pope entered the house to seize liquor. Ball opened fire, wounding Pope, who then fatally shot James Ball and his son Sidney Ball before succumbing to his wounds.
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Harlan
Harlan Ball
James Pope
Ball
Pope
James Ball
Sidney Ball
England breaks relations with Greece after abdication
London reports Britain suspends relations with Greece following yesterday's execution of six cabinet ministers after King Constantine abdicated. British Minister Lindley is sent to Lausanne to consult with Lord Curzon on further drastic actions toward the Greek government. The report notes a strong public demand for decisive steps and outlines potential implications for international relations.
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London
Great Britain
Greece
Constantine
Lindley
Lausanne
Lord Curzon
Last Act of 1929 Football on Tomorrow
New York reports the official finale of 22 football games on Thanksgiving Day with key showdowns across the nation. Cornell faces Penn in Philadelphia. Pittsburgh meets Penn State. Nebraska battles Notre Dame. Georgia Tech plays Auburn in the South. East and West feature defending champions, upsets, and traditional rivalries.
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New York
Cornell
Penn
Pitsburgh
Penn State
Pittsburgh
Pitt
Laayette
West Virginia
Syracuse
Washington and
Jefferson
Glenn Warner
Navy
Nebraska
Notre Dame
Army
South
Georgia Tech
Auburn
Atlanta
Centre
South Carolina
Danville
George Washington
Georgetown
Washington
Hopkins
Washington & Lee
Baltimore
Tennessee
Kentucky
Knoxville
Vanderbilt
University of the South
Nashville
Virginia
North Carolina
Charlotteville
Georgian Tech
Tech
Lafayette
Mountaineers
Pennsylvanians
Oregon
California
Washington State
Thanksgiving Service At South Methodist Church
An interesting service arranged by the ministerial association at South Methodist Church to begin at 10 30 Thursday morning under Rev Clyde Campbell. Prayer by Rev Thuresson, scriptures by Rev Cooke, proclamation by Rev Bedford, sermon by Rev Caughey. Choir will sing The God of Harvest Praise and Work Hark My Soul with local performers.
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Ministerial Association
South Methodist Church
Harding
Clyde Campbell
Thuresson
North M. E. Church
Cooke
The
Baptist
Unsettled Weather Tonight and Thursday in Roswell
Forecast shows unsettled weather for Roswell and the Petos valley with colder conditions expected Thursday. The storm area moves westward causing unsettled conditions though precipitation remains not probable.
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Roswell
Petos Valley
Radio fans report near Santa Claus message
Radio listeners in Marshfield Oregon claim last night a signal from KFBH carried a possible Santa Claus message. Some heard I'll be there while others doubted the transmission. Earlier calls from KF V Yakima and KDY Great Falls were only presumed signals. Fans plan to continue monitoring for a confirmed message.
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Santa Claus
KFBH
Marshfield
Oregon
Roswell
KF V
Yakima
Washington
K_DY
Great Falls
Montana
Gridiron Clash Set For Thorne Park Tomorrow
Tomorrow’s final football game at Thorne Park pits Institute against Roswell Battery in a highly anticipated contest. Kickoff is at 2 pm with both sides confident, featuring Battery lineup including Barnett Brown Kaney Vans, McKinney Goaldwin Haystip Davis Grant Mitchell Fisher and backfield stars Post Cooper Templeton Burge Marshall Cole Smashey amid eager Institute and Roswell artillery fans.
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Thorne
Institute
Battery
Mike Barnett
Bugger Brown
Quinten Marshall
John Cole
Pete Smashey
Insttute
Roswell Artillerymen
Thorne Park
Gipson Dies in City at 32 After Illness
B F Gipson, a well known young man in the city, died today at St Marys hospital at 7:30 PM of double pneumonia after several days illness. Born near Shreveport La he came here ten years ago, worked with Roswell Auto Company and Gilkeson hotel then became an expert accountant. He was married to Gertrude Joyner and lived in Morningside addition. He leaves wife and parents and several siblings. brother Sam W Gipson arrived today. Body held at Tilton funeral home pending arrangements.
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B. F. Gipson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Mr. Gipson
Shreveport
Roswell
Roswell to affiliate with United States Chamber
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce will join the U S Chamber of Commerce. Directors met with thirteen of fifteen present and will apply for national membership at once. A nominating committee named a regular ticket for January elections and listed eight directors whose terms end then with several holdovers. An advisory committee on the Roswell Way was also named with a long roster of members.
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Roswell
G. B. Jewett
H. B. Smyris
J. H. Mullis
C. C. Cagle
M. L. Murdock
G.R Fletcher
J. Q. Cummins
George Perrine
W. ©. Lawrence
E. J. Williams
C. R. McNally
J. P. Childress
C. H. Brown
H. M. Dow
G. R. Pletcher
Wesley Foster
O. J. Hull
W. J. McInnes
C. J. Stillwell
A. S. Trube
W. Vandewart
O. W. White
L. F P. Woodhead
D. H. Wilmot
Scout Leaders Are Real Boys Once Again
Scout leaders from varied professions spent an evening as boys at Slaughter's grove. They hiked, built fires, cooked meals, shared stories, toasted marshmallows, and reaffirmed their role as big brothers guiding Roswell youths toward wholesome lives through Scouting. More men are needed to serve waiting boys.
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Slaughter’s Grove
Roswell
Wanted 200 cows to pasture on alfalfa
An advertisement from C. N. Moore of Dexter seeks 200 cows for pasture on alfalfa. The note appears in a clipped classifieds section with additional terse ads mentioning tire services.
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C. N. Moore
Dexter
Battery Grid Team All Stars Set for Thanksgiving Showdown
The Battery A squad will clash with the Institute at Thorne Park on Thanksgiving day. An all star lineup drawn from Navy and regional teams features Mike Barnett, Gene Fisher, Bugger Brown, Lefty Burge, Chuck Evans, Archie Post, Carl Cooper, Lester Davis, Bob McKinney, Ace Grand, and Perry Mitchell. The cadets face a strong challenge after the Institute’s football display against the Aggies.
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Institute
Thorne Park
Aggies
Broncos
Mike Barnett
Navy
New Mexico
I” Fourth Field Artillery
Gene Fisher
Arizona
Bugger Brown
Scott High School
Toledo
Ohio
Lefty Burge
Bowling Green
Iron Man
Ck Evans
Akron
Archie Post
Casper
Wyo
Carl Cooper
West Texas Wildcats
Cincinnati Independents
Battery
Calaimus Club
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Lester Davis
Bob McKinney
Ace Grand
Perry Mitchell
Red Cross Funds Still Short in Roswell Campaign
Solicitors ferried effort for Red Cross in Roswell concludes active work but urges remaining donors to reach a 2000 dollar goal. Men of business and others have given, and Lawrence thanks workers. outside-city efforts continue with contributions left at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Red Cross
WW. C. Lawrence
Roll Call
Roswell
Chamber of Commerce
Arm Sprain Leads to Cast for Mrs Farnsworth
Mrs. C. M. Farnsworth suffered a severe shoulder sprain this morning and her arm was placed in a cast. The injury caused considerable pain as she received treatment.
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C. M. Farnsworth
Schools Closed Today for Thanksgiving Vacation
City schools close this afternoon and remain shut until next Monday morning for Thanksgiving break.
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Austin North
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L. F. Woodhead
North Main St
Ola Roswell
North Main NE
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Hom
England
Hubert ‘Work
First State Bank & Trust Co
Marshall Powell
U. S
Dodrill Tire Co
RED Cross Funds
Roswell N. 5
Kahn
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