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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
3
Joseph Bishelt, a miner near Reading, tiptoed about his partner Frank Hanlon's cabin all morning to avoid waking him. At noon Bishelt uncovered Hanlon dead after doing both men's work. An inquest ruled death due to natural causes.
Illinois and Ohio State loom as potential troublemakers in this week’s western conference sessions. The Illini, aiming to scramble the Big Ten standings, face undefeated Michigan with Red Grange in top form and strong interference from coach Yost’s offense. Michigan hopes to maintain its flawless record, while Iowa awaits after a Wisconsin win and features a tactical offense.
Thomas J Manville known as the Asbestos King and former president of Johns Manville Inc died at 63 after a heart attack in his Plaza Hotel apartment. He had led the company and later served as chairman of the board and directed other corporations.
Mr. Manville was divorced at Rose Idaho in 1969 and Mrs. Manville was awarded custody of a daughter. Thomas E Manville Jr has appeared in print multiple times due to marital difficulties and ongoing disagreements with his father.
Lloyds dispatch from Algeria reports the British steamer Stockwell, en route from Calcutta to New York, ablaze. Unable to control the fire, authorities decide to sink the vessel in 512 fathoms of water.
The 1926 budget proposal for the Protestant Episcopal church totals 4,212,370 dollars with a required quota of 3,510,009. Deductions include 702,370 for interest on invested funds and related offerings. The original 4,500,000 budget was adjusted after diocesan agreement to offset a deficit, with further increments of 156,800 requested post submission. In a separate item, federal authorities indicted an oil swindle linked to Owenwood interests in Fort Worth and Muskogee.
San Francisco October 20 AP The American Smelting and Refining Company seeks permission from the United States Circuit Court of Appeals to file a petition for reopening the Carson case in district court at Seattle The move requests a rehearing and leave to amend based on newly discovered evidence Carson claims damages ranging from two to twenty million dollars The case has a long history with rulings from Seattle district court and the federal circuit court and now the Supreme Court upheld Carsons claim in a patent infringement dispute involving a smelting process and machinery allegedly used by the company for years.
The House of Deputies unanimously adopted Washington D C as the meeting place for the 1928 general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church. The convention will assemble on October 11 and must be approved by the House of Bishops in the triennial gathering.
In a bold message from Albuquerque dated October 16 1925 B S Rodey declares he would not seek governorship yet argues for a sweeping emergency that would curb Assembly powers and push a modern direct primary law Corrupt Practices Act and updated election rules He asserts the right to nominate equals the right to vote and urges bi partisan action while challenging editors and lawmakers to act or resign.
The Colorado Supreme Court upheld the 1923 cooperative marketing act. The Rifle Potatoes Growers cooperative association sued Dexter Smith to stop him selling potatoes to other agencies, seeking an injunction. The Garfield County district court had denied the injunction, but the high court reversed, citing constitutionality and supporting the association's contract claims.
Elmer T. Ridgeway was shot at his Elk Horn Wisconsin home as he and his wife returned shortly before 9 p.m. A man wrapped in a blanket slept on the second floor before firing two shots from a .82 calibre pistol. Breed hounds lead a posse to locate the suspect.
A local ad extols specialist Vulcanizing services offered by Dodrill Tire Co. urging customers to try the shop and see results.
Berlin reports the Locarno conference preamble pledges to shield peoples from wartime suffering and safeguard peace, endorses League of Nations guarantees, and commits to no aggression between Germany Belgium and France. It also covers frontier inviolability, demilitarized Rhine limits, and submission of disputes to judges while preserving Versailles rights and League Covenant.
American Grain New York reports official grain stocks with declines in wheat by 1 792 000 bushels corn 442 000 oats 367 000 rye 85 000 while barley gains 458 000 bushels reflecting shifting harvest totals and market supply.
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