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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1923

Page

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Bonar Law Dies Former British Premier at 65

London reports Andrew Bonar Law former prime minister from 1922 to 1923 died at 2:30 am after septic pneumonia, his health worn by wartime duties. Lloyd George expressed sorrow, noting the strain of decisions that marked his premiership and Britain’s rupture with France over the Ruhr. Philadelphia dispatch confirms the death and tributes from Lloyd George.

London Andrew Bonar Law Britain Law Lloyd George Bonar Law France Ruhr Philadelphia David Lloyd George

Fog and Wind Postpone Second Fisher Race

Fog and lack of breeze postponed the second fisherman's trophy race in Halifax Nova Scotia. It will be run tomorrow. The report also notes a cadet football match between Texas School of Mines and the Institute on Saturday at 3 pm, with the Institute ground as the venue. The New Mexico Institute polo team defeated Arizona University 6 to 4 in Tucson. The advertisement section promotes Johnson's Wax and local printing services from McKee Printing Co. and Hall Bros tires.

Halifax N. S Rabenhorst Texas School of Mines The Institute Texas Miners New Mexico Institute Arizona University Tucson FE. L. Franklin C. A. Flannery H. P. Saunders George Slaughter

Peddy vows Senate fight to unseat Mayfield

George Peddy said he will seek to unseat Harle B. Mayfield from the U S Senate over alleged Ku Klux Klan ties and fraud charges. He claims evidence will show excessive expenses, a plot to exclude his name, and uncounted votes totaling about fifty thousand with more irregularities to follow in hearings.

Houston George Peddy Harle B. Mayfield United States Senate Peddy Senate Committee On Elections and Privileges Mayield Mayfield

General Strike in Saxony as Big Protest

A general strike was proclaimed throughout Saxony in protest of federal government actions. The piece notes military decree bans on strikes, plus regional forecasts for Roswell Pecos valley and New Mexico. It provides detailed temperatures, precipitation, and humidity readings with meteorologist Cleve Halenbeck delivering the summary.

Saxony Berlin

Dason Home Burns In Fire South West Of City

Fire destroyed the home of Jack Deason and its contents yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Deason and a small child were at home. officials believe a defective coal oil burner caused the blaze. The ad section notes local services including Magnolight Petroleum Co, Simoniz car finishers Hall Bros, and dressmaking offers. Also mentions I E Dunn returning from Texas business matters and H R Johnson visiting from El Paso.

Jack Deason

Parker Attacks Klan in New Orleans Speech

Gov Parker denounces the Ku Klux Klan and defends his administration in a New Orleans address. He endorses Lt Governor Bounchard, a Catholic anti Klan candidate, and hires a hall for the event. Parker did not respond to H F Long’s charge alleging appointment of a Standard Oil official to state office.

New Orleans Bounchard Parker H. F. Long Standard Oil

Hughes Plan 3 Accepted by All Nations

Washington reports that Secretary of State Hughes plan for an economic conference on Germanys capacity to pay reparations has been accepted by all nations involved. The announcement came today.

Washington Hughes Germany

Great Unrest Among Klansmen Reported in Receivership Case

Atlanta, Oct. 30. Affidavits in a receivership suit against the Ku Klux Klan claim there was great unrest after Evans took office. The document cites many chapters withdrawing, including in Texas, and alleges Evans interfered in Oklahoma politics. The court called the affidavits largely opinion.

Atlanta David M. Rittenhouse Ku Klux Klan

Mesilla Valley Farmers Benefit From Graded Cotton Sale

The Mesilla Valley Cotton Association sold 200 bales at 22 cents per pound, about 3 and a quarter cents above New Orleans market averages after freight. Marketing agent McNabb notes the gain came from growers classing their cotton with a responsible local classer, boosting value by roughly ten dollars per bale and covering classer costs for the season.

Mesilla Vailey Cotton Association Cme New Orleans New Mexico McNabb The Agricultural College

Black Cats Arriving for Roswell Halloween Party

The Roswell Advertising club plans a Halloween party on Main Street between Second and Third. Black cats arriving in bunches filled a large cage this morning as invitations went out for the event tomorrow night. The notice also mentions Tin Shop securing Paul Carrigan and inviting business.

Roswell Hallowe'en Main Street

Halloween Party Ready for Roswell Tomorrow Night

Roswell prepares a municipal Halloween party on Third Street tomorrow night with a ten cent admission to aid the Roswell Advertising Club. The event includes booths, fortune telling, cider and pie, goblins, witches, prizes for best costumes and couples, and a festive atmosphere without dancing or social divisions. Baptist deacons oversee ladies and men’s attractions.

Hallowe’en Roswell Otis Brenneman Ed’ Amonett Roswel Main Street

Ode to the Independent Horse of American Forestry

Ranger H R Elliot of Malhour writes in American Forestry about a horse as a wonder of simplicity. The piece extols a vehicle free from modern frictions with no buttons gears or licenses and praises its durable frame and reliable motor.

H. R. Elliot The Malhour American Forestry Washington

Roswell Advertising Club Meets for Halloween Plans

The Roswell Advertising Club holds a 12:15 PM meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to finalize arrangements for the upcoming Main Street Halloween party tomorrow night. All members are urged to attend as citywide preparations proceed.

Roswell Advertising Club Chamber of Commerce

Snow blankets the northwest and Midwest regions

Snow fell over the northwest with a sharp temperature drop. Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota reported snow with two inches in part of Wisconsin. The cold spell covered the North on October 30.

Chicago Nebraska Iowa Kansas Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota

Colder Than Normal Grip Extends Across Northwest

The low temperatures for the season are reported across the Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions. Freezing readings are seen in the Panhandle with a cold wave forecast to reach south and central Texas by Wednesday morning per the weather bureau.

Wyoming Plains Kansas Texas Dallas Northwest Rocky Mountain Panhandle Weather Bureau

Western Texas Hit By Cold Wave Forecast

Weather bulletin forecasts a cold wave for western Texas with temperatures between 18 and 30 degrees in the north and 28 to 36 in the southeast. East Texas expected partly cloudy with rain in the southeast, and generally colder conditions across the state with Wednesday fairing and cooling.

Weather Bureau Texas East West North

Taxes and progress must be paid for advantages

R V Lucas argues that society enjoys roads schools cars electricity and other benefits only because money is spent on them. Those who want to abandon waterworks street lighting paving sewers or other services can save money but cannot keep the advantages without paying. Exchange.

R. V. Lucas Exchange

Winter Bartlett Pears arrive in limited supply

Just arrived with truckload Fancy Winter Bartlett Pears. Supply is limited. Phone 686 and get a nice box before they are all gone. Wilbur G. Coe announces the advertisement. Jack Deason's House Burns near Roswell. The home of Jack Deason, ten miles south of Roswell, burned to the ground about noon yesterday from an oil stove. Insurance status unknown. City officials announce Halloween night will see enhanced police presence and parental cooperation to prevent property destruction.

Wilbur G. Coe Jack Deason Roswell Hallowe'en

Roswell Sanatorium Meeting Draws Big Pep Tonight

Rain fails to dampen Roswell residents as stockholders prepare for 7:30 pm Chamber of Commerce gathering. Directors clarified no fund-raising. plan to be submitted for stockholder review with expected large turnout. Prompt arrival urged.

Roswell Roswell Sanatorium Company Chamber of Commerce

Kiwanis Meeting Highlights District Delegates

Leonard and Patton address Kiwanis in Mexico Missouri with two visitors M L Heat and Guthrie. Talmage and Ginsbert elected delegates for Tuc son Arizona district convention November 20 21. Judge Emmett Patton advised on property wills while Traffic Cop Leonard urged obeying traffic laws and safe school hour speeds. Next week at Chamber of Commerce Ye Kiwanis.

Kiwanis Club M. L. Heat Kiwanian Guthrie Mexico Kiwanian Talmage Ginsbert Tucson Arizona Emmett Patton Probate Court Leonard Chamber of Commerce

Convicted Boys in Statutory Charge at Carlsbad

George Williams and Frank Runyan were found guilty by a district court jury in Carlsbad this morning on a statutory charge after a weeklong, hotly contested trial. Sentencing by Judge Brice has not yet occurred. penalties in similar cases range from one to ninety one years. Attorneys J. M. Hervey Curtis Hill Wyatt L. O. Fullen and L. D. Stenns Jr. represented the defense and prosecution.

George Williams Frank Runyan Carlsbad Brice Tom J. M. Hervey Curtis Hill Wyatt L. O. Fullen D. Stenns, Jr

Funeral for Mrs. J. M. Reid Held in City Chapel

Mrs. J M Reid died yesterday morning at six after months of illness at her home. Rev Rudolph Caughey officiated at Tilton chapel with floral tributes marking the esteem of mourners. The body, with husband J M Reid and two sons R C Reid and W C Reid, will be taken tonight to Etna Green Indiana for burial.

J. M. Reid Tilton Chapel Rudolph Caughey Reid J. NM. Reid R. C. Reid W. C. Reid Etna Green Indiana

Captain Reid Arrives on Delayed Train

Attorney W C Reid arrived on the belated train this afternoon from his home. Albuquerae is called here by the authorities to address the matter and arrival details remain unclear.

Captain Reid W. C. Reid Albuquerae

Miners Meet New Mexico Military Institute Saturday

Texas School of Mines faces New Mexico Military Institute in a key Southwestern title clash at N M M I field. Despite two close losses this season the Miners show strong form with stars Godfrey Cox Smith White Poindexter and Brookshire shaping a potent lineup. Admission is fifty cents as Roswell fans get college action at low cost.

Texas School of Mines New Mexico Military Institute Southwestern Arizona University of New Mexico Baylor Navy Institute Godfrey Cox Baton Rouge Smith White Poindexter Brookshire N. M. M. S. Athletic Association Roswell N. M. M. I. Field

Cotton Prices Edge Up Slightly In New York and New Orleans

The Record will publish daily cotton prices from New York and New Orleans markets over the coming weeks. Reports show a slight gain over yesterday’s close for short staple cotton, with long staple or Pecos valley cotton commanding a premium in both markets. Prices are telegraphed by The First State Bank & Tract Company.

New York New Orleans Telegraph Couresy First State Bank & Tract Company Pecos Valley

Las Vegas Attorney Hunker Here For Legal Work

George Hunker Mere. Attorney George H. Hunker is here from his home at Las Vegas, spending several days in this city attending to legal business. Attorney Hunker is chairman of the Democratic state central committee.

George Hunker George H. Hunker Las Vegas Hunker Democratic State Central Committee

Distillate Oil for Burners Delivered by Magnolia Petrol

Fuel for oil burners advertised with delivery option. Contact by phone 638 or 928 for Magnolia Petrol.

Magnolia Petroleum Co

Major Castle Leaves for El Paso on White Line

Major Castle departed this morning for El Paso to attend official business matters. He traveled aboard the White Line and will remain several days for duties related to his position.

Major Castle Major Castles Paso

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Fisher Rage Johnson's Roswell Auto Company Institute Poloists West Texas U. S Kelly Hall Bros RED Ball Weather Forecast Cleve Halenbeck Dason Dulate Magnolig Petroleum Co Simoniz Penn I. E. Dunn el Paso H. R. Johnson Hl. Paso Mesilla Valley Paul’ Carrigan Pump Co East 2Nd Wilbur Coe RF. Coe Ad Club Eyie Morales Alfred Yturralde Fletcher Willis Ford Agency Kelley Ette Tonicht Charles Dillard Wyatt Ervé Y Gourt Ed Snow Patton Kiwanhars Mrs. Reid Studebaker Bert Ballard
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