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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1928

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Republicans Silent As Democrats Run For Governor

Santa Fe, Sept 1 AP The Republican state scene shows no candidate announcements as James G. McNary withdraws from the GOP committee leaving no declared candidates. Democrats list Dow Sellers Vought and others active while education chief Lois Randolph may seek an independent bid. A national letter debate pits Mrs Chadwick against Mrs Kirby.

Santa Fe N. M James G. McNary Republican State Executive Committee McNary Rc.dillon United States Bronson Cutting D. K. B. Sellers Robert G. Dow J. J. Clarke Solomon L. Burton A. W. Hockenhull Curry County J. S. Vaught Arthur Seligman United States Senate Sellers Vought Albuquerque Governor's Mansion Bob Dow State House Lois Randolph State Department of Education Department of Education Frank Patton Dow Margaret Chadwick Republican State Central Committee Jennie M. Kirby New Mexico Democrats Kirby Smith Chadwick New Mexico Hoover Hoover Volun

New Mexico county tax officials plan Las Cruces meet

Nathan Jaffa announced the annual conference of the New Mexico county tax officials association will take place in Las Cruces from September 6 to 8. About 100 delegates are expected, with Mayor A I delivering the opening address.

Santa Fe N. M New Mexico

Roswell Roof Garden Nearing Finish at White Building

Roswell’s new roof garden atop the White Office Building at Main and Third is rapidly nearing completion. It will span 100 by 50 feet with a dance hall pavilion and tea room and will include cloak rooms rest rooms kitchen and state rooms. Cluster lights will line the roof every ten feet and an elevator will provide access making it a likely popular southwest venue.

Roswell Third Streets

Wettest August in 12 years with 4.35 inches reported

The past August was the wettest in 12 years with 4.35 inches of precipitation in Pecos Valley records from the weather bureau. The prior wet August was 1916 at 9.56 inches, while August totals in 1926 and last year were 0.40 and 0.54 inches respectively. Year to date rainfall stands at 10.43 inches with 8 clear days, 17 partly cloudy and 6 cloudy. Thunderstorms occurred on many dates, and August’s normal is 1.97 inches, marking an excess of 2.39 inches. Maximum temperature reached 94 and minimum 54, with a daily range up to 29 degrees.

Weather Bureau Pecos Valley Tocal Weather Bureau

Roswell Reduces City Tax Levy From 16 to 10 Mills

Roswell officials announce a levy cut from 16 to 10 mills for the coming year. The city council met in a special session and approved the reduction, noting each mill yielded $6,206 last year and the six-mill cut will reduce revenue by $37,200 next year.

Roswell

Frank W Clancy Dies at 76 in Santa Fe Home

Frank W. Clancy, 76, first attorney general of New Mexico and notable territorial era lawyer, died at his Santa Fe home after a brief illness. Born in 1852 in Dover NH, he came to New Mexico in 1874, practiced with Thomas B. Catron, and served as territorial attorney general. Survived by his widow and two nephews Albert Clancy and Miller Clancy.

Santa FE N. M Frank W. Clancy New Mexico Clancy Dover New Hampshire Mr. Clancy Columbia University Andrew Jackson Albuquerque Supreme Court United States Thomas B. Catron Territorial George Curry Colorado Texas Albert Clancy Miller Clancy

Amundsen Arctic float found confirms crew perished

The float from the French Latham seaplane carrying Roald Amundsen Rene Guilbaud Lieutenant Lief Dietrichsen and three French navy men was found near the Fugloes Islands by a Norwegian fishing vessel The discovery supports Arctic explorer Otto Sverdrup in concluding Amundsen and five companions perished before the plane reached Bear Island. A related note mentions Lewis returning from Germany planning to work off a paunch in Canada, blaming German beer.

Tromsoe Norway Radld Amundsen Spitzbergen Fugloe Islands Michael Sars Durance Latham Amundsen Rene Guilbaud Guilbaud Lief ‘Dietrichsen Oslo Otto Sverdrup Bear Island

Guard Captain Struck Texan In Self Defense

The National Guard board found Captain John C. Luikhart of the 111th Cavalry struck by R L Tankersley in Ysleta Texas and acted only in self defense. Tankersley fell and rode away after the clash, refusing ambulance aid. Luikhart was cleared of blame and praised for restraint.

Santa Fe N. M John C. Luikhart New Mexico National Guard R. L. Tankersley Ysieta Texas National Guard Board of Officers el Paso K. C. Dillon Dillon Gallup Norman King Vowell King Clyde Ely Harry 3. Bowman Board of Investigation Luikhart Tankersley Tankersly Luikharrt 111Th Cavalry

Killed On Road Near Portales

Mrs. Rufus Phillips of Portales was killed and G W Jacques was seriously injured when two tires on the right side of their automobile blew out and overturned the car near Portales. Mrs Phillips was driving returning from Clovis with Jacques. The tires blew during a turn and the car overturned twice. Phillips skull and chest crushed. Jacques suffered multiple broken ribs and breast injuries but was reported testing well today.

Portales N. M Rufus Phillips G. W. Jacques Phillips Clovis Jacques

No Paper Monday Owing to Labor Day Holiday

The Record will not be issued on Monday due to Labor Day and a general holiday. Berlin's top woman discus thrower is to become a diplomat's wife. Advices from Warsaw report the engagement of Haakina Konopac ka, Olympic Victor, to M. Matuczew ski, who will be Polish minister at Budapest.

Berlin Warsaw Haakina Konopacka M. Matuczewski Budapest

Bratton predicts Democrats win New Mexico for Smith

United States Senator Samuel G. Bratton of New Mexico told a Democratic rally in Denver that his state will carry Governor Smith in November. He cited prohibition, farm relief and tariffs as key issues and praised Smith as honest and frank in public questions.

Bratton New Mexico Denver Democrats Smith United States Samuel G. Bratton W. W. Adams Democratic Party

Baseball Scores First Games and Pair of Later Results

First game Philadelphia scorers 8 Boston 5 with Willoughby Walsh Davis and Spohrer on the batteries. Second game Philadelphia 2 Boston 0 after delays. St Louis defeat Pittsburgh 17 to 4 with Sherdel Wilson Brame Hargreaves the battery. Brooklyn blank New York 16 to 0 as Petty Deberry Simmons Hogan star. Chicago overpower Cincinnati 17 to 0 with Blake Hartnett Kolp Picinich on duty.

Philadelphia Boston Willoughby Walsh Davis R. Smith Spohrer Taylor Chicago Cincinnati

Baseball results across the American League and National League

Scores show Detroit 7 000 at St Louis 12 0 with Carroll Hargrave Ogden Schang batteries. New York 10 50 at Washington 0 0 8 0 0 0 with Pipgras Collins Braxton Hadley Burke Ruel. At Philadelphia 150 260 0x 14 16 1 Boston 10 0 0 000 100 273 with Ruffing Simmons Griffin Hoffman Grove Cochran Parkins. Cleveland 0 0 0 4 0 0 10 at Chicago 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 with Milius Sewell Faber Cox Crouse.

Detroit St. Louis Carroll Hargrave Ogden Schang New York Washington Pipgras Collins Braxton Hadley Burke Ruel Phila Boston Cleveland Chicago Milius Sewell Faber, Cox and Crouse

Colfax Democrats Back John Morrow for Congress

In Baton on Sept 1 AP reports Colfax county Democratic delegates pledged unwavering support for John Morrow for Congress or another office he may seek. The county convention also instructed delegates to back Judge H A Riker if he runs for any office.

Egg Throwing in Anti Smith Meet in South Carolina

In Columbia on September 1 the Smith and anti Smith factions clashed at a Hoover democratic club gathering in Richmond County. The all throwing, free for all exhibition ended with a draw but both sides claimed victory. Speakers attacked Governor Smith amid loud heckling. A motion for a September 25 meeting was debated amid noisy disruption.

South Carolina Columbia S. C Smith anti-Smith Hoover Democratic Club Richmond County New York

Hearst Says Democrats Won't Win In This Campaign

New York on September 1 AP reports William Randolph Hearst predicts Democratic defeat in the presidential race over the prohibition issue. He cable from Europe to the Brooklyn Eagle and implies possible support for Herbert Hoover though not pledging. Republicans hail his stance as a boost and question his independence from past conflicts with Smith.

New York William Randolph Hearst Europe Brooklyn Eagle Herbert Hoter Hearst Pat Harrison Mississippi Democratic National Advisory Committee Smith Harrison United States Senate George Mr. Hoover

Hoover and Smith to reveal campaign plans next week

Washington reports indicate both Hoover and Smith will disclose the sectors they intend to target as they refine their campaign strategies. Analysts note renewed focus on the eastern states and the northern Atlantic seaboard with labor day approaching.

Carlsbad Cavern Sees Record August Visitor Total

Carlsbad Cavern recorded 14,688 visitors in August, the highest monthly attendance since opening. Notables included Governors Moody of Texas and Dillon of New Mexico. Yearly total stands at 36,393.

Carlsbad N. M Carlsbad Cavern National Park Service Moody Texas Dillion New Mexico

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Las Cruces Arctic Strangiler Lewis Germany GOV. Dillon Benge Leman Brandt Clarkson Brooklyn Petty Deberry Itzsimmons Hogan John Morrow Democratic Club East Gov. Smith Atlantic Seaboard Weever New Jersey Jeren Shore Newark Syracuse Senator Curtis Harrisburg South Robinson Dixie Carlsbad Cave
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