Big Leaguers to Play Here Next Tuesday and Wednesday
Baseball fans in Southeastern New Mexico will witness an all star lineup led by Casey Stengel of the Philadelphia Nationals as his team meets Roswell next Tuesday and Wednesday. The squad includes Muessel and Trish from the Yankees and Nationals respectively, Paulette, Rawlings, Tierney, Boeckel, Schmidt, Meadows, Rixey, Hubbel, Martin, and Odoul. Stengel plans to pitch Hubbel in the Roswell game, giving locals a rare major league showcase before the 1921 pennant race.
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New Mexico
Casey” Stengel
Philadelphia Nationals
Roswell
Stengel
Pacific Coast
Nick Altrock
Muessel Brothers
Bob
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Trish
Ield
Gene Paulette
John Rawlings
Oli” Tierney
Pittsburg
Tulsa
Tony Boeckel
Boston Braves
Schmidt
Ste
Hubbel
American Students Arrive in Belgium for Hoover Exchange
Twenty one American students, including five women, arrived in Belgium aboard the Finland to study at Belgian universities under the Hoover University extension. An equal number of Belgian students have gone to American universities at the foundation’s expense. The Belgian group includes nine doctors of medicine, six engineers, and one female doctor in physical and mathematical science. The fund has already supported Belgian students to pursue higher education.
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Belgium
Brussels
Hoover University
S. S
Finland
Women in Embassies Promoting Women Attaches
Lady Astor and Mrs Maude Nathan agreed in London to use influence for women to be appointed as attaches at embassies. Both women advocate opening diplomatic posts to women following Nathan's Geneva suffrage delegation.
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London
Lady Astor
M. P
Maude Nathan
Geneva
Zwissiler Gros Barbeque Beef Feature
A compact note lists Zwissiler Gros Barbeque beef option with ponéless spaces and a 850 reference. The fragment hints at a food item or vendor name and a price or code, but lacks full context or complete details.
Harding greeted by great crowds in old Kentucky
Louisville October 14 Senator Harding has been greeted by great crowds in sections he has passed through. The reception is non partisan with Democratic papers urging courtesy and urging readers not to heckle him. Cotton planters show interest in his tariff pledge.
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Harding
Louisville
Senator Rding
Red Forces Advancing on General Wrangel Near Azov
Paris reports Bolshevik forces have advanced against General Wrangel on the Sea of Azov and recaptured several towns. New efforts are said to be under way to recruit an anti Red army in Russia.
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Paris
Bolshev’k
Wrangel
Sea of Azov
Russia
British strike begins Saturday across coal towns
London reports a British coal miners strike to start Saturday following decision by leadership. Disruption feared as cold weather approaches. Sugar price cut announced in Denver. London notes Lady Bonham Carter faces Parliament decisions amid memoirs. Victoria BC highlights Mrs Chamberlain’s trapping success and future plans. Burney elected Grand Master of the Odd Fellows in Clayton NM with deputies named.
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London
Lady Bonham Carter
Inquest Delayed as Hill Improves After Truck Crash
Dr. Swearingin in Roswell office monthly 1st to 15th. R H Hill, truck driver from Border Hill crash, shows marked improvement and is expected to recover. Inquest into Alec Hammon duck-accident postponed until Hill can testify. Hanna, Lucero, and Putney plan a speaking tour tonight returning from Carlsbad to continue tomorrow.
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Alec Hammon
Dudge
Cox takes firm stand on treaty in state
Ohio Governor Cox declared his election would be a mandate from the people of the United States to the senate to ratify the treaty. He said the senate doing otherwise would be unthinkable. Cox urged Taft to oppose Harding after Harding’s pledge to reject the Versailles covenant.
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van Wert
Ohio
Cox
United States
Senate
Taft
Democratis
League
Harding
Special Constabulary To End Terror And Murder In Ireland
Dublin Oct 14 A special constabulary similar to that in England will be established under the Royal Irish Constabulary. The force will be increased by as many thousands as deemed necessary to end terrorism and murder and crush any disturbing force in Ireland.
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Dublin
Ireland
England
Royal Irish Constabulary
Political Newslets Highlights Local Campaign Efforts
Mary White, sole woman candidate on the ticket, campaigns on dedication to office duties. George Armold draws support in Hagerman, while Governor Cox’s slush fund remarks are cited as ineffective in the county race. Prager Miller attacked by Hanna party but praised by supporters. Frank Wortman camps for Assessor amid calls for reform. Tom McKnstry gains in the lower valley and R. C. Reid's tax speech electrifies Hagerstown crowd.
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Mary White
George Armold
Hagerman
Cox
New Mexico
Republican Party
Wortman
Tom McKnstry
Judge Parker
Hagersman
R. C. Reid
Tax Commission
Fair tonight and Friday with cooler pockets in northeast
Roswell Pecos Valley forecasts show generally fair skies tonight and Friday with slightly colder temperatures. Northeast may see rain or snow, with freezing readings in the northern portion. High yesterday reached 80, low last night 44, light frost possible in some localities. Also a restaurant sale on Main Street at a good location with a big sacrifice, inquire at the record office.
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Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Pecos
Main “Street
Five Minutes a Day to Prevent Forest Fires Plea
A public plea by the American Forestry Association urged five minutes daily in every school for fire prevention. Charles Lathrop Pack warned that annual timber fire losses, at $30,000,000, plus broader economic damage, demand stronger protection and conservation of forests nationwide.
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Washington
American Forestry Association
Charles Lathrop Pack
United States
New York
Lake States
Pacific Coast
J B Jamison gin destroyed by fire in Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls Texas October 14 a gin owned by J B Jamison was burned this morning with an estimated loss of twenty thousand dollars the fire was ruled incendiary in origin Mrs Ruth C Miller arrived this afternoon from the State College to attend the Chaves county teachers institute opening tomorrow at the Central building in the city.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
J. B. Jamison
Chayes County Teachers Assn Central School Session
The Chayes County Teachers Association meets October 15 16 at Central School with President Arnold L Pierce presiding R E Morris secretary and a program including public school music by Miss Ima Poirson Dr Frank H H Roberts and State Superintendent J H Wagner. Friday features enrollment invocation community singing addressing and a round table on teaching citizenship Saturday includes further addresses reading and a business meeting with Miss Lallah McIntosh directing music and a final song America.
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Chayes County
S. E. Allison
James W. Willson
Ima Poirson
Frank H. H. Roberts
J. H. Wagner
Lallah McIntosh
Sidney Bedford
Sanctuary for wild animals urged in Canada’s north
Calgary Alberta report cites H A Conway inspector of Indian agencies advising that all of Northern Canada should be a sanctuary for wild animals. The suggestion points to protective measures in the far north under government guidance.
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Calgary
Alberta
Canada
H. A. Conway
Far
North
Grain Prices Seen Rising If Farmers Win Flurry
Grain men in Chicago on October 14 forecast a spike in prices for essentials if the government acts favorably on farmers demands. They argued such action would halt the decline, spark an early rebound, and push wheat prices higher. Experts noted farmers losing money as a large corn crop drives prices below production costs.
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Chicago
Two Executions in Chicago Simultaneously
On Oct 14 in Chicago, Frank Campione and James Reese were hanged at the city jail. Reese protested his innocence to the end while Campione broke down on the gallows. Reese faced a wife murder charge while Campione was linked to a man’s killing during a hold up.
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Chicago
Frank Campione
James Reese
Reese
Campione
Filipinos Seek Independence as U S Ties Are Examined
A historical article argues the Philippines should gain independence from the United States. It cites literacy, population, and cultural notes, and recounts Filipino delegates at national conventions urging self determination under a promised stable government. It emphasizes friendship with America and compares educational and linguistic data.
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America
Whiskey trust alleged in major cities probe
An exposé of an alleged whiskey trust operating in every big city from Chicago to New York and several western cities is expected before the federal grand jury. William Sadler, a New York stock broker, is said to be a principal and will testify. Distilleries at St. Louis and Louisville are expected to be named.
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Chicago
New York
Willam Sadler
St. Louis
Louisville
U S Mexico Ties Seen Sensed By Mexican Envoy
Mexico City October 11 Robert Pesqueira personal representative of President de la Huerta says Washington is overrun with lobbyists opposing Mexican interests. He cites two oil interests groups seeking ongoing friction to keep the United States and Mexico apart.
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Mexico City
United States
Robert Pesqueira
de la Huerta
Washington
Mexico
King Alexander Bitten by Monkey in Greece
October 14. Alarm grows as King Alexander of Greece, bitten by a monkey four days ago, is reported to be in rapidly worsening condition. The case draws international concern and medical scrutiny.
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Alexander
Paris
Greece
Registration Reminders And Local Political Notices
Voter registration is required by election day November 2. North of Second Street east of Main register at the district clerk’s office Grace Massie on the second floor. north of Second Street west of Main at R. M. Parsons’ courthouse basement southeast corner. south of Second Street west of Main at Whiteman Brothers store. south of Second Street east of Main at R D Bell office behind First State Bank on East Second. Registration closes October 23. Those unknown to registrars must appear in person. Also notes Republican meeting at the courthouse with guests Lieut Governor Parker Judge Parker and others. Meechem party schedule. Ozark Trails convention report. wants to rent a house. U S marshal Hadspeth noted.
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Second Street
Main Street
Court House
Grace Massie
R. M. Parsons
Whiteman Brothers
R. D. Bell
First State Bank & Trust Co
East Second Street
Demands of the Farmers Are Rejected
Washington reports Secretary of the Treasury Houston refused farmers calls to revive the war finance corporation for exporting American farm products. He reiterated the treasury has no money to lend to those holding crops for higher prices. Farmers seek loans from the treasury or federal reserve banks to cover cotton wheat milk and tobacco sold below cost.
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Washington
the Treasury
Houston
War Finance Corporation
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Roswell Rotary Club Meeting Ends Disrupted Run
The Roswell Rotary Club held its noon luncheon at the Gilder Hotel resuming regular programming after weeks of interruption. August attendance averaged 83.76 percent, September 89.87, with plans to investigate October Mineties. Charley Tannehill attended as a welcome guest, fines were levied for entertainment fund, and Fred Miller reported on the Ozark Trailers trip to Pittsburgh. Albert Pruit spoke on grocery market conditions and sugar, while Doc Crile criticized the Main Street bridge over North Spring River impacting his disposition.
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Roswell
Gilder Hotel
Einhart
Mineties
Charley Tannehill
Fred Miller
Ozark
Pittsburo
Kansas
Rotary Club
Albert Pruit
Doc Crile
N. Spring River
Main Street
Funeral for Mrs Frances Conley Held at Home
Funeral services for Mrs Frances Conley wife of H C Conley were held this morning at nine from the family home. Rev Speck of the Church of Christ conducted the service and burial followed at South Park Ginsberg to El Paso. B B Ginsberg has gone to El Paso for several days on business and expects to return Saturday.
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Frances Conley
H. C. Conley
Speck
Church of Christ
South Park
Ginsberg
el Paso
B. B. Ginsberg
Democratic rally trip by Patton Peck and Hanna
Emmett Patton along with Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Peck and G. C. Hanna travel tonight to Acme to hold a Democratic rally.
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Emmett Patton
I. C. Peck
G. C. Hanna
Acme
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