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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1926

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Two Killed In Auto Accident Out Las Vegas Mora Road

East Las Vegas New Mexico October 18 two persons were killed and another injured after a touring car driven by Rosario Casado Jose Martinez collided with loose shale eight miles from Las Vegas on the Mora road. The dead include Mrs Eugenio Martinez and Mr Eugenio Martinez wounded. The Martinez child was only lightly hurt. The car rolled three times and wreckage spread across the road. The Nolan ambulance responded and the car was taken to a Las Vegas garage for processing.

Las Vegas N. M Juas Vegas Mora Road Eugenio Martinez Ta Doux Rosario Casado Martinez Nolan Ambulance

Trotsky and followers capitulate to Soviet party rule

Moscow Oct 18 AP Leon Trotsky and followers opposing the central committee capitulated under threat of punishment. The group admitted their stance threatened party unity and pledged to obey congress decisions. Leaders named include Kamenev Zinoviev and Sokolnikov as opponents.

Moscow Russia Leon Trotsky Communist Party Trotsky Theicr Kamveneff Platakof Zinovieff Sokolnikoff Evdokimov

Wheat Market Turns Up On Liverpool Freight Rates

Chicago grain traders noted a mainly higher wheat market today with radi cal strength from Liverpool quotes. Export demand for North American wheat remained active, estimated sales at 700000 bushels while U S visible supply fell by 1429000 bushels. Corn advanced modestly, oats and provisions largely steady.

Chicago Liverpool United States

New Orleans Cotton Market Report

New Orleans data shows middling at 12.66 cents with staple premiums unchanged as of October 18 according to AP dispatch from New Orleans Cotton Exchange.

New Orleans

Western freight rates slated for investigation in west

The Interstate Commerce Commission will begin a full review of all western trunk line class freight rate schedules on January 11 in Omaha. Public input from shippers, carriers, and state railroad officials, plus numerous rate complaints, push for an early revision affecting Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, and parts of Michigan, Missouri, Colorado, and Wyoming. Grain and related commodities moving at broader rates will be excluded. A preliminary conference with state officials, shippers, and carriers is set for October 28 at the LaSalle hotel in Chicago.

Washington Western Trunk Line Interstate Commerce Commission Omaha Neb Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Kansas Nebraska Dakotas Michigan Missouri Colorado Wyoming LaSalle Hotel

Supreme Court review sought in Doheny case ruling

Washington October 18. The supreme court will be asked to review the district of columbia court of appeals action dismissing the special appeals of Albert B Wall Mary F Sinclair and Edward I Doheny from a decision upholding their conspiracy indictment tied to naval oil reserve leases.

Washington Supreme Court District of Columbia Court of Appeals Albert B. Wall F. Sinclair Fdward I. Doheny

Another American Robbed and Murdered in Mexico

Washington reports an urgent note to the Mexican foreign minister seeks the apprehension and punishment of those responsible for the murder of J. E. Spriggs, Pepper Fruit Co. official. Consul Blocker at Mazatlan noted the killing and robbery of 1500 pesos near Guasave, Sinaloa, at noon Saturday.

Mexico Washington, D. C J. E. Spriggs The Pepper Fruit Co

Wall Street stocks show resilience amid mixed trading

Stock prices held firmer than earlier in the session as bears found new weak spots. The lower called money rate from 5 to 4 1/2 percent spurred short coverings and renewed bullish activity in rails and select high grade industrials. Total volume around 1.8 million shares.

New York Associated Press Studebaker Yellow Truck Pierce Arrow General Motos Hudson Chrysler Mack American Car and Foundry American Locomotive Baldwin Pullman Westinghouse U. S. Steel van Sweringen U. S May

Election debate at Santa Fe called off

Santa Fe N M Oct 18 AP the planned debate on the election code between Judge Reed Holloman and Governor Arthur T Hannett was cancelled after J O Seth representing Hannett refused to accept rules granting the chairman power to limit discussion The report Holloman left town was false and Ryan who had been invited to chair reportedly declined the post if such authority was given

Santa FE N. M Reed Holloman Arthur T. Hannett J. O. Seth Hannett A. B. Renehan Republican Speakers Bureau Holloman R. R. Ryan

Cadets Defeat Wayland 19 to 6 in Muddy Plains game

New Mexico Military Institute football beat Wayland College 19 6 at Plainview Texas on Saturday afternoon in heavy mud. Cadets Porter Johnson and Smiley scored touchdowns, two extra points missed and one added. The team outplayed Wayland in every phase and plans to travel Thursday to Socorro for a clash with the New Mexico School of Mines.

New Mexico Military Institute Wayland College Plainview Texas Institute Porter Johnson Smiley Wayland Socorro New Mexico School of Mines New Mexico Miners

Illinois Defeats Iowa Before Great Homecoming Crowd

Illinois defeats Iowa 13 to 6 before 50 000 fans at Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign on homecoming day. The Illini showcased a strong backfield behind the veteran line that protected Red Grange last season, using passing and kicking to secure the win.

Illinois Iowa Champaign Ill Red” Grange Illinois Memorial Stadium

Clever Las Vegas robbery at Fashion Shop

Two suspects were held after a bold early morning break in at the Fashion Shop on Sixth Street Las Vegas New Mexico. About $800 in valuables were reported missing as thieves entered through a broken front door and departed before police arrived. Night watchman Denny Lynch alerted Chief Sena and aided a search after hearing breaking glass and dropped hangers.

NWO Las Vegas N. M Sixth Street E. Cletsoway Denny Lynch la Casa de Ramona Normal University Lynch Luis Sena Sena

Marie of Romania Arrives in New York in Rainy Welcome

Queen Marie of Romania and her royal party stepped onto American soil at the Battery amid drizzle and cheering crowds. She granted a brief interview aboard the Leviathan, spoke of peace and the role of women, and expressed enthusiasm to see America’s beauty.

New York Marie Romania the Battery Great Square America Skylite Ileana Prince Nicholas Heana Nicholas Tieana Macon Opposit Governor's Island

1926 Cotton Carnival Ends In Eastern New Mexico

The 1926 Chaves County Cotton Carnival closed at midnight Saturday with record crowds and perfect weather except for a Thursday shower that prompted $500 rain insurance. Agricultural exhibits from eastern New Mexico impressed for quality and variety. Four bands provided music. parades, exhibits, and the auto show drew large crowds. The carnival, rodeo, and merchant displays ran smoothly with notable attendance and orderly crowds.

Chaves County New Mexico Armory

Texas Aggies Smother New Mexico Lytoes 63 to 0

Texas A&M dominated at Kyle Field in wet conditions, routing New Mexico 63 to 0. Aggies juked through lines with straight gains and end runs while the Lobos were overmatched. 16 first downs for A&M to 3 for New Mexico.

Texas Aggies NEW Mexico U College Station Tex University of New Mexico Lytoes Kyle Field Aggies University of New Mexico Aggie University of N. Mex

Death of Hagerman pastor under coroner jury ruling

A coroner's jury found Rev. J. C. Hughes of Hagerman died from an automobile accident caused by George Matisko, who drove one of the cars between Dexter and Greenfield. Hughes, pastor at Hagerman's First Presbyterian Church, died from head and internal injuries after stopping to fix his car when struck from behind. He leaves a wife and four children.

J. C. Hughes Hagerman St. Mary’s Hospital Dexter Greenfield George Matisko Sidney Prager J. C. Martens W. C. Lawrence E- J. Williams E. E. Luke W- D. Owen Rev Hughes Matisko First Presbyterian Church

Open Bids On Nine Federal Aid Road Projects Today

Santa Fe New Mexico October 18 AP The opening of bids on nine federal aid projects began this morning by highway department officials in the senate chamber. Bids announced at noon covered three projects and the tabulation of bids will be completed this afternoon. Low bridge bids included $27,568.60 by Joseph Wooton of Raton for Colfax county and $104,780.14 by Lee Moor of El Paso for McKinley county with Salle Construction Company of Gallup the low bidder on San Juan county bridge work at $12,002.50.

Santa Fe N. M Highway Department i Senate Chamber Colfax County Byoseph Wooton Raton Lee Moor el Paso McKinley County The Salle Construction Company Gallup San Juan Salle Co

Tucson Secures Hospital for War Veterans

President Coolidge approves a 100 acre site on Tucson Arizona edge for a modern tuberculosis hospital to serve World War I veterans. The South Sixth Avenue location lies between the Tucson Nogales highway and the main railroad line, with a nationwide delegation including officials and prominent guests attending ceremonies described in the city’s public notices and race plans.

Washington Coolidge Tucson Ariz South Sixth Avenue Tucson-Nogates

Maljamar Fire Destroys Derrick and Equipment in Lea County

A fire at the Maljamar Oil and Gas discovery site in Lea County destroyed the derrick, drilling equipment, and nearly all tools. The blaze started from a heater igniting gas and endangered tanks storing crude, with losses estimated around 12 000 dollars and potential total loss of 4500 barrels of crude if storage is not saved.

Maljamar Oil & Gas Corporation Maljamar Lea County Artesia Mallamar Field Mallamar

Santa Fe Democratic County Convention Today

Santa Fe New Mexico October 18 AP The Democratic county convention at the hall of representatives will be addressed this afternoon by Governor Arthur T Hannett U S Senator A A Jones and Senator Sam Bratopsi when it reconvenes. Charles Fahy temporary chairman spoke this morning as the session opened after 11 oclock No further business was done and the meeting adjourned to reconvene at 2 p m

Santa Fe N. M Hall of Representatives Arthur T. Hannett U. S A. A. Jones Thiaz Charles Fahy

Supreme Court rejects Citizens Bank appeal over surety bond

U S Supreme Court declines to review liability of Citizens National Bank of Roswell New Mexico to American Surety Company of New York over failure to express shortages in the Chaves county treasurer Ben C Davisson account. The ruling bars further appeal from the county bond judgment.

Washington Citizens National Bank of Roswell N. M American Surety Company ‘of New York Ben C. Davisson Chaves County New Mexico Supreme Court American Surety Company

Women’s Clubs Elect Mrs Ruoff Vice President at Large

Mrs. George Ruoff of Albuquerque was unanimously elected vice president at large of the Federation of New Mexico Women's Clubs at the federation convention in Carlsbad. She fills the vacancy from Mrs. C. F. Monroe’s removal. The event included a luncheon with the chamber of commerce and Rotary as hosts and a dinner honoring club presidents. J. F. Zimmerman of the University of New Mexico spoke on international relations.

Carlsbad N.M George Ruoff Albuquerque Federation of New Mexico Women’s Clubs Federation Ruoff C. F. Monroe State College Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club

Ohio wool prices edge up. Texas mohair steady in market update

Bosun Wool reports slight improvement in Ohio wool with sales closed around 45 to 46 cents and bids up to 46 cents for half blood combing. Texas mohair sold at 59.5 to 60 cents as primary market weakness grows, growers showing willingness to sell at 60 cents and under.

Boston Ohio Texas

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