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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
6
Chicago report notes one hundred thousand railway workers seek an annual wage increase totaling about fifty million dollars mirroring the Big Four brotherhoods. Affects employees on more than three hundred lines as the Railway Labor Board takes up the issue.
The National Exploration Company reports oil showings at Orchard Park No 2 eight miles south of town near Redfield Sand. Drilling paused to mud in the well, with sand and oil indications seen in test leads. observers expect sand encounter this week and note potential for a strong producer as logs from nearby wells guided the decision to test.
The White House on Oct 19 considered a reply to Senator Harding regarding his explanation of a speech in which he said France spokesmen approached him about a new association of nations. Further comment likely will say France and other league members are barred from forming a new association by current league provisions.
Ralph McCleran says he did not receive a telegram from Attorney General Palmer about liquor withdrawal from San Francisco warehouses during the democratic convention. He clarifies he did not claim full Palmer knowledge and may respond after receiving the telegram. Nearby reports note a downtown fire in Los Angeles where several believed burned to death in a four story building with one body recovered and about 100 people inside.
Maurice de Kobra denied meeting Senator Harding after claiming he sought an interview on France’s behalf. A St Louis Senate subcommittee resumed examining Missouri campaign spending and related allegations. Palmer demanded proof from Acting Mayor McCleran about a report of liquor withdrawals for Democratic delegates. dispatches from Constantinople note General Granger’s troops advancing in southern Russia against Bolshevik forces.
Democratic supreme court hopeful Harry Patton left this morning for campaign stops down the road, continuing efforts in the race. Local notices urge readers to address laundry needs and ironing tips from Roswell Laundry, which advertises semi finished rough dry service and soft water use.
R. F. Ballard left this morning on the White Line for El Paso where he will attend to business matters for several days.
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