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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1934

Page

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Strike Violence Rises as Textile Mills Fail to Close

Ten men killed and dozens injured as textile workers clash with guards and police. Across New England, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the South, hundreds of thousands idle as strikes expand. Governor Winant heads to Washington to join a textile board of inquiry while industry leaders call for arbitration after widespread violence. The surge in disruption includes dynamite, gunfire, and tear gas as both sides resist shutdowns.

Associated Press Francis J. Gorman Washington John G. Winant New Hampshire Roosevelt George A. Sloan Cotton Textile Institute New England New Jersey Pennsylvania Paterson N. J South Victor Greenville S. C Hyde Park N. Y Board of Inquiry

Prison terms for 30 guilty in booze cases

In Albuquerque federal court Judge Colin Neblett sentenced 30 of 64 defendants to prison terms between two and six years for liquor law violations. Additional cases included crimes from transporting stolen cars to assault with deadly weapons and selling liquor to Indians. Trials for 71 more indicted begin September 10.

Albuquerque N. M Colin Neblett Neblett

Deming Man Held After Fatal Auto Accident Injures Children

S E Ruebush of Deming was held for questioning after an auto accident near a filling station injuring four people including three school children. He allegedly ran a stop sign, sideswiped Mrs Frank Grubbs, then drove into a curbside crowd, injuring three young girls and causing partial collapse of the station roof. Mrs Grubbs had back injuries. the driver was uninjured.

Albuquerque S. E. Ruebush Deming Ruebush Frank Grubbs Mrs. Grubbs

Huge Pacific Waves Pound California Coastline

Long Beach California September 6 AP huge waves driven by a mysterious disturbance battered the coastline. The Rainbow Pier and a $100000 Long Beach pier were damaged while seaside homes were undermined. Three children from Los Angeles were marooned in a beach house as scientists sought the waves origin.

Long Beach Calif Pacific Ocean California William Gould Los Angeles Newport Beach Rainbow Pier

Davidson Services Will Be Tomorrow

Funeral services for W. C. Davidson will be held tomorrow at three o'clock from Ballard chapel with Rev. LeRoy Thompson officiating. Burial will be at South Park with a Masonic service and a Knights Templar escort. Davidson, former Roswell resident and former state highway engineer, died suddenly last Saturday in San Gabriel California. The body arrived today. family members from California expected today. Active and honorary pallbearers listed from Roswell and Santa Fe and other cities.

W. C. Davidson Ballard Chapel LeRoy Thompson South Park Knights- Templar San Gabriel California Davidson Burnham Francis Poole R. M. Parsons Roswell H. B. Smurl Ed Haralson Santa Fe Heine Kaune Gayle Armstrong Ben F. Kelly Ewing Lusk Ernest Everly Albuquerque Grant L. Miller Glenn D. Macy J. P. Sheehan el Paso L. L. Johnson R. C. Dillon Encino Bob Kellahin H. R. Andrew J. Elvis Robertson J. J. Dempsey Reed Mulkey Oscar H. Hewatt Tom McClure R. C. Green Amarillo

Ginners and Farmers to Meet on Cotton Rates in Las Cruces

In Las Cruces on Saturday afternoon cotton ginners and farmers will seek agreement on ginning rates. If no agreement is reached the State Corporation Commission will hold a hearing within 10 days to set a fair price.

Las Cruces State Corporation Commission

Baseball Scores From Today in the American League

The New York team defeated Chicago 57 to 37 in a high scoring game. Boston and Cleveland split a doubleheader with Rhodes and Hinkle for Boston and Leggett and Berg for Cleveland. Washington versus St Louis and Philadelphia versus Detroit games were postponed due to rain.

Cleveland Rhodes Hinkle Leggett Harder Berg Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit

Baseball scorelines with New York and Chicago

Chicago 100 000 000 000-1 5 2 New York 000 100 000 001-2 9 0 Batteries Lee O'Farrell Hart nett Parmelee Mancuso Dann ing. Res St. Louis 000 500 011-7 12 1 Brooklyn 010 001 003-5 8 2 Batteries Carleton Davis Zachary Munns Lopez Pittsburgh 120 000 100-4 9 0 Boston 010 000 000-173 Batteries Birkofer Padden Brandt Smith Hogan. Cincinnati Philadelphia postponed rain.

New York Chicago Ruffing Murphy Jorgens Lyons Madeski RHE Lee & O'Farrell Hartnett Parmelee & Mancuso Danning St. Louis Brooklyn Carleton Davis Zachary Munns Lopez Pittsburgh Boston Birkofer Padden Brandt Smith and Hogan

Roswell Auto Co. Adds New 24 Hour Wrecker Service

Roswell Auto Company has purchased a new Ford built wrecker with a ten and a half Ford truck chassis and dual rear wheels. It features a standard Manley crane and will operate 24 hour service as a new department to assist with accidents.

Roswell Auto Company H. G. Moberly Ford Motor Company

New Orleans Cotton Market Steady on Sept 6

New Orleans spot cot ton held steady with a two point rise to 13.32 middling as sales activity for 1967 cargoes continued. The AP report notes stable prices amid light trading.

New Orleans Cotter Steady

Sinclair Roosevelt Meeting Promised at Hyde Park Home

Political circles buzz over a planned conference between Upton Sinclair, Democratic California governor candidate and former Socialist, and President Roosevelt at the president's Hyde Park summer White House. The meeting is to be on a business and not political basis, per the president.

Upton Sinclair California Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y White House

Roswell Man Killed in Artesia Auto Wreck

L A Kennedy of Roswell 46 year old U S Geological Survey employee was instantly killed in a car crash seven and a half miles north of Artesia last night. His car overturned twice in a dip and Kennedy was thrown clear dying at the scene. He had been in Roswell eight years. He roomed with Mrs J L Mabie and was not married. Surviving brothers live in Omaha and Chicago. Funeral plans await word.

L. A. Kennedy Roswell U.S. Geological Survey Artesia Kennedy U. S. Geological Survey J. L. Mabie North Kentucky Omaha Chicago

Simms Not Out For Any Office

Albuquerque reports former congressman Albert Simms and his wife, the former Illinois congresswoman, are not seeking political offices. Simms said neither would accept a nomination if offered. A New Mexico Republican committeeman said old guard members will likely enter the upcoming convention to aid the party’s future.

Albuquerque Albert Simms Illinois Simms National Republican

Badly Cut In Transient Camp Fight Ends With Wounding

An argument lasting several days at a federal transient shelter ended in a morning fight that badly cut M. W. Ruff 23 of Chicago with a large pocket knife. Cleveland Murray 19 of Shirley Tennessee was bruised and cut on the hand. police say he wielded the blade. Murray faces questioning after Ruff’s condition was reported critical.

Albuquerque N. M M. W. Ruff Chicago Cleveland Slim” Murray Shirley Tenn Ruff Murray

Batemans Plan Week-Long Coleman Trip

Mr and Mrs U S Bateman departed this afternoon for Coleman Texas expecting to stay about a week.

U. S Bateman Coleman Texas

Otero Attacks Law Shielding Crooks in Gallup

Santa Fe AP Judge M A Otero Jr denounces a disqualifying law for judges as protection for crooks. He cites liquor cases in Gallup where Florencio Maestas and Desiderio Mirabal received suspended sentences, later sent to prison, while accusing officials of bias and loopholes benefiting higher ups. He links Mirabal to Green Front Place and federal grand jury findings.

Santa Fe Gallup M. A. Otero, Jr McKinley County Florencio Maestas Desiderio Mirabel Albuquerque Otero Maestas Miraba Mirabal Green Front Place Federal Grand Jury

One Killed in Hunger Riot at Phoenix Today

In Phoenix Arizona a hunger riot left one man possibly dead after police and sheriffs dispersed about 200 picketers who tried to block Federal Emergency Relief Administration workers from going to jobs. Reports vary on whether a man was struck by a FERA truck and killed, with no body found or hospitals able to confirm. The agitating group had led a hunger march to demand relief funds from Governor Moeur, who refused to meet the mediator but would see a committee. The picketers sought to block relief payroll workers from reporting to duties.

Albuquerque Josephita Tapia Santa Fe M. S. Allen T. J. Mabry Allen Mabry Alien Peared Andrita Sandoval Tapias Leandro Tapia Cienegutas Tapia Phoenix Ariz Sheriff's Federal Emergency Relief Administration FERA State B. B. Moeur Moeur

Homeless Family In Need Of Help

The Chaves county welfare office appeals for aid for John Green and family after a fire destroyed their home and belongings with no insurance. Donations of clothing and household goods are requested at 501 North Richardson or via the welfare office by calling 591.

Chaves John Green North Richardson

State College shows increase over 1933 enrollment

Las Cruces N M Sept 6 AP a total of 431 students enrolled during the first two days of registration at the New Mexico State College Tuesday and Wednesday it was announced by college officials today Of this number 176 were freshmen and 255 upperclassmen representing a large increase over the first two days of registration last year

Las Cruces N. M New Mexico State College

Miera resigns as U S land registrar in Santa Fe

Maurice F. Miera, U S land registrar in Santa Fe, said Aug 23 he tendered resignation to be unchambered by federal regulations during the fall campaign. Interior Secretary Ickes advised the President of the desire to be relieved on Sept 20 1934, while noting Mr. Miera’s work had been satisfactory.

Miera U. S. Land Office Santa Fe Maurice F. Miera U. S Ickes New Mexico Sen. Pronsoy Cutting Democratic Party Democratic Democratic State Organization

Ross McLarnin bout postponed to tomorrow

New York AP reports welterweight title bout between Jim McLarnin and Barney Ross delayed until tomorrow night due to threatening weather. In Tularosa AP notes plans for Saturday street carnival and jubilee to celebrate a new north south road opening Monday.

New York Jimmy McLarnin Barney Ross Tularosa

Masons Gather For York Rite Festival

More than 1,000 Masons from across the state gathered for the York Rite festival here. The event featured conferring of Royal Arch Masons degrees and Council degrees, with Knights Templars initiating about 75 new members during Shrine ceremonies. Ballut Abyad Temple homecoming day was planned, and Eminent Grand Commander Lloyd B. Johnson of Roswell led the attendance of about 150 Knights Templars. William H. Duckworth of Clovis gave an address to Albuquerque Shriners and two other lodges.

Albuquerque Ballut Abyad Temple Knights Templars Lloyd B. Johnson Roswell Albuquerque Shriners William H. Duckworth Clovis

Texas youth dies of sleeping sickness in Houston hospital

Rogers McElwrath twenty five son of F P MccElwrath road contractor died in a Houston hospital last night after an illness physicians diagnosed as sleeping sickness He was stricken last week and was a former student of Texas University.

Corsicana Tex Rogers McElwrath F. P. MccElwrath Houston McElwrath Texas University

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