Texas Levees Hold Out Rio Grande Flood
Rio Grande breached lower levees but Texas protection held, keeping the winter garden area safe. Mexican lands flooded with little damage in the mapped zone, while Hidalgo county evacuated and McAllen airport flooded. Guards on Brownsville approaches stayed vigilant as rains upstream hinted at possible new floods.
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Brownsville
Tex
Rio Grande River
Winter Garden
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Mission
McAllen
Alamo
Hidalgo
Hidalgo County
Rio Grande City
Freshman Week Opens at State U in New Mexico
Freshman week opened at the University of New Mexico with 230 preliminary registrations by noon. The week is for familiarizing freshmen with the institution as classes begin next week.
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State U
Cotton crop forecast near 11.31 million bales by USDA
Washington AP reports the department of agriculture forecasts this year's cotton crop at 11,310,000 bales based on conditions Sept 1, up slightly from a month ago. Last year produced 17,096,000 bales with a Sept 1 condition at 56.6 percent of normal. Acreage remaining for picking stands at 36,611,600 acres, with abandonment at 1.8 percent since July 1.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Mrs Waldo, Widow of NM Supreme Court Judge, Dies at 89
Kansas City reports the death of Mrs. Luck M. Waldo, 89, widow of former New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Henry L. Waldo. She died at her daughter's in law home after a fall two weeks earlier that caused a fractured hip.
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Kansas City
Luck M. Waldo
Henry L. Waldo
New Mexico Supreme Court
T. A. Waldo
Waldo
Baseball scores roundup across leagues today
National League games feature Boston sweeping Chicago in a 16 to 4 blowout with strong bats and late surge. Boston split another doubleheader winless for Chicago, while Pittsburgh and Brooklyn pounded opponents with high run totals. St Louis and Cincinnati were affected by weather, and American League results show Cleveland and Detroit posting wins as New York struggled. detailed box scores list pitchers and line scores for each contest.
Roswell Pioneer W J Irwin Dies At Home
Roswell ians mourn the death of W J Irwin veteran builder and longtime resident of 202 East Albuquerque He was born in Londonary Ireland December 15 1853 and came to the United States in youth before settling in Roswell after moving from Indiana His passing at five this morning marks the loss of a sterling city upbuilder and patriot with a long eventful life continued on page four
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W. J. Irwin
Roswell
East
Albuquerque
Mr. Irwin
London Dairy
Ireland
Indiana
Davy to Investigate Labor Charges in Carlsbad
State labor commissioner Ralph E. Davy was en route through Roswell to Carlsbad to probe charges that mellow packers were cheated out of wages. Davy said he knew only that charges exist and planned investigation.
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Ralph E. Davy
Roswell
Carlsbad
Davy
State GOP to Open Headquarters Friday in Albuquerque
Temporary headquarters of the Republican State Central Committee are expected to be opened in Albuquerque tomorrow at the Franciscan hotel. State chairman Carl P. Dunton of Silver City is due to arrive in the morning to inaugurate the office.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Republican State Central Committee
Carl P. Duniton
Silver City
Franciscan Hotel
Lancaster Trial At Clovis Tuesday Opens Murder Case
Clovis New Mexico September 8 AP The trial of George Lancaster a former Clovis high school athlete charged with murder in the shooting of his wife Blanche B Lancaster will open next Tuesday in district court. Lancaster pleaded not guilty and bond was set at 15000. Also to be tried in the September term is Mrs Katie Reed charged with murder in Grady for the death of her husband.
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Clovis, N. M
George Lancaster
Clovis
Blanche B. Lancaster
Lancaster
Harry Kl. Patton
Katie Reed
Grady
Loss at Santa Fe Freight Depot
A Santa Fe freight warehouse heist left an estimated loss of 500 to 600 dollars, with cigarettes the main stolen item. Local Santa Fe agent B F Rose noted no inventory check yet. Sheriff’s office and Santa Fe officials withhold detailed lists to aid the investigation. E L Robinson, railroad special officer, assists local authorities amid a few clues.
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Santa Fe
B. F. Rose
Sheriffs Office
E.L. Robinson
Santa Fe Railroad
Two murderers freed by Gov. A Seligman
Santa Fe New Mexico Sept 8 1931 AP Governor Arthur Seligman granted complete pardons to Pablo Barra and L H Hawes two convicts serving life sentences for murder under a rule adopted at the outset of his administration and on the recommendation of the state parole and pardon board The decision was announced as the administration began its term continuing on Page Two.
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Bos
Arthur Seligman
Pablo Barra
L. IL. Hawes
Two Men Held in Albuquerque for Woman's Death
Albuquerque physician Dr. R. L. Hust posted a $10,000 bond and Harry Rechter, 25, of Santa Fe, was bound over to district court on second degree murder charges for the August 27 death of 19-year-old Santa Fe woman Justine Harrington Elms. Rechter could not post $5,000, and details of anticipated evidence were discussed at the preliminary hearing as a district court date eyed for early October.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Sept. S
R. L. Hust
Liberty
Harry Rechter
Santa Fe
J. L. Gober
District Court
Justine Harrington Elms
Hust
Justice Court
Rechter
Aftor
Bern's Death Attributed To Self Destruction In Weird Case
The strange death of film executive Paul Bern, husband of Jean Harlow, was the subject of extended reporting. Bern arrived from New York and spoke with Harlow alone before refusing to cooperate with studio officials on an immediate statement. The case remains unresolved as authorities await family input.
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Angeles
Paul Bern
Jean Harlow
Henry Bern
Bern
Motion Picture
New York
Miss Harlow
Germany May Have Election On November Sixth
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitlers Nazis and Heinrich Bruenings Centrist party face a pivotal choice by next Monday. They must decide whether to back Chancellor Von Papen’s cabinet or risk a Reichstag dissolution and a fifth major election this year possibly set for November 6.
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Berlin
Adolf
Hitler
Heinrich Bruening
von Papen
von Hindenburg
F Reichstag
Hoover's re election odds seen as strong by Mellon
Ambassador Andrew Mellon, returning from the United States, said Hoover has equally good chances now as in 1928 two months before election. He noted Hoover’s efforts to lift unemployment and improve mood are already taking effect.
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London
Hoover
Andrew W. Meljon
United States
New Roswell Way Issue Heading to Print
The Roswell Way magazine from Roswell Chamber of Commerce is being printed and will be ready in about a week. Five thousand copies will be produced at Hall-Poorbaugh Press.
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Roswell Way
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
Hall-Poorbaugh Press
Cadets Enrolled as New Mexico Military Institute Opens
Three hundred seventy three boys enrolled at the New Mexico Military Institute as classes began this morning. Cadets are expected to increase with late arrivals. Weekly holiday remains Monday, shifted to Saturday during football season. First football game set for September 24.
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New Mexico Military Institute
Babe Ruth Slated for Observation After Illness
Babe Ruth was found to have slight symptoms of appendicitis by Dr. Edward King in New York. The physician said no operation was likely and Ruth would be kept under observation for a few days with absolute quiet. Ruth had traveled from Detroit after stomach ache fever and pain raised appendicitis fears.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Edward King
John Roach Injured After Auto Struck at Third and Richardson
John Roach better known as paper John suffered a dislocated hip when hit by a car driven by Mrs. Charles E Marshall at the corner of Third and Richardson yesterday afternoon. He received hospital treatment and is expected to leave soon. Barber shop operator Cliff Arnold witnessed the crossing incident and the ambulance ferried Roach to the hospital.
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John Roach
John
Charles E. Marshall
Third and
Richardson
Roach
Cliff Arnold
Arnold
Third Street
Bynum-Ballard
Rotary hears of work Girl Scouts Roswell leaders visit
The Roswell Rotary Club welcomed Girl Scouts Commissioner Mrs. W. H. McCullough and leader Miss Mary Helena Coats who spoke on Scout activities. They highlighted progress and the need for more leaders and scouts. Camp Mary White is valued at about 66,000. John Beers shorted his five minute talk due to the ladies and news of cotton crop price declines.
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Rotary Club
Girl Scouts’ Organization of
Roswell
W. H. McCullough
Mary Helena Coats
Roswell Area
Mary White
Anerimentos
John Beers
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Brandt
Spehrer
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Spencer
Brame
Grace
Finley
Clark & Lopez
Osc
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Wilson
Benge and Davis
Cincinnati
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Tate
Lyons and Grube
Cleveland
Poien Ee. A
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Cochrane
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Detroit
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Moore
Dickey
Hogsett, Uhle
Desautels
Hayworth
Pettin
Lisse
Weaver
Ferrell
Central Press Photo
W. J. Twin
Beall
Sheep Sanitary Fund
Sheep Sanitary Board
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Seligman
N. M. Democrats
Central Committee
Wade
Democratic State Central
State Central Committee
W. J. Barker
Prankolin D. Roosevelt
David Chavez
Blas Sanchez
John Bingham
Dennis Chavez
Felipe Sanchez Y Baca
Tucumcari
Donaciano Rodriguez
Las Cruces
Germany
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