Ferguson 15 Behind Walton In Klan Fight
Temple Texas September 21 2 In a letter to Governor Walton of Oklahoma former Governor James E Ferguson declared support for Walton in his battle against the Ku Klux Klan He urged Walton to resist pressure to let the legislature meet noting his own impeachment battles in the Texas legislature and warning against comforters who might sway him
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Temple
Texas
Walton
Oklahoma
James E. Ferguson
Beng
Klan Official Admits Whipping Negroes In Texas
George B. Kimbro Jr of Houston, grand goblin of the Ku Klux Klan in the Mississippi valley, admits he told Dr A A Maupin about whipping a Negro dentist in Galveston. Maupin testified a Texas Klan official relayed the incident. Kimbro says he was banished after Clark was imperial wizard. a suit by Kimbro against Clark is pending.
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Houston
George B. Kimbro, Jr
Houson
Ku Klux Klan
Mississippi Valley
A. A. Maupin
Oklahoma
Texas
Maupin
Oklahoma City
Galveston
Kimbro
Clark
Rio Grande faces record flood stage as levees fortified
Eagle Pass Texas September reports a historic Rio Grande flood risk as heavy upstream rains push water toward an all time high. Workers strengthen levees amid evacuations and gridlock. Mexican side sees extensive damage while local printers announce job sales and moves.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande
France blocks acceptance of Germans plans for Ruhr evacuation
Paris Sept 21 Premier Poincare remains skeptical about the latest German proposals for evacuating the Ruhr. Reports say Germany sought the French ambassador to transmit terms but he declined, demanding unconditional surrender. Poincare has received the German terms from Belgium and is studying them.
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Berlin
Prem’‘er Poincare
Frances
Ruhr
Germany
Premer Poincare
Belgum
Grand Dragon of Oklahoma Klan Goes To Court
N C Jewett grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Oklahoma City declares he is being slain with no mercy for political purposes by Governor Walton and says his only recourse is the courts. He terms the unitary court findings as attempts at libel and character assassination. He adds it will all come out in the wash.
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Oklahoma City
Beng
Walton
N. C
Jewett
Ku Klux Klan
American bar and jazz shape Geneva League Assembly
At the Geneva League of Nations session, American influence dominates the Assembly structure. An American bar in the Hall of Reform fosters social cohesion and even disarmament talks. Jazz bands, bootlegger dances, and soda fountains appear among Swiss venues, signaling evolving gender dynamics among delegates.
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League
Wll
Calvin’s Memorial Hall
Assembly Hall
Geneva
Secretariat
Swtzerland
Purdy's Furniture and Hall Bros Tire Ads
Closing out old rockers at low price this Saturday and Monday at Purdy's Furniture Store. Also tire sale with Goodyears and Kelly tires on display at Hall Bros. Satisfaction guaranteed. Ad text from 2112e.
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Purdy’s
Mussolini Wins Victory Over League in Greek Italian Dispute
Mussolini's victory is sealed as the League assembly approves submitting to international jurists the question of the league's competency. Italy had warned it would quit if discussions went unfavorably. The incident is considered closed for the League of Nations.
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Geneva
Swizerland
Mussolini
League of Natons
League Assembly
Council
League
Italy
League of Nations
Normal U. Now Faces Better Conditions
East Las Vegas New Mexico September 15 1923 The Normal University enters a stronger year under President Frank Carron with robust enrollment a busy schedule and no closure risk Despite a deficit from 1922 fire creditors consent to a budget basis and the institution continues as a teachers college The faculty drawn from Columbia Berkeley Stanford and other institutions is considered the best yet with departments including Teachers College high school junior high training commercial correspondence and extension Enrollment remains steady with notable entrants from across New Mexico and nearby states New ministers Merkie and Jones enroll as regular college students Teach weekend and new assistants added to the faculty
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Las Vegas
N. M
Normal University
Frank Carron
Normal
Pres
Anderson
State of
New Mexico
Carron
Columbia Universty
Berkely
Leland Stanford
Johns Hopkins
Universty of Massouri
Chicago
NW Wellsley
Tom Rogers
Bessie Watt
Alaska N. Davs
Margaret J. Kennedy
S Twce
H. M. Merkie
M. E
Maxwell
John H'nes
M. E. Church
South
Madrid
Watrous
Carroon
Jesse Smith
Dyche
Smith
Chama
Mayor Ford and Willis Ford Return from Santa Fe Trip
Mayor Ford and Mayor Willis Ford arrived home this afternoon after a several days business trip to Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The visit included discussions on municipal projects and regional cooperation.
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Ford
Willis Ford
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
W W Meachum Jr dies after brief illness
Austin Texas Sept 21 After a illness of only three days W W Meachum Jr assistant attorney general died last night from acute Brights disease He is survived by his widow and two children a father and brother
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Austin
Texas
W. W. Meachum, Jr
Bright
Hinkle Calls On Officers Aid Wardens
Executive order issued by Governor J F Hinkle on September 18 1923 directs New Mexico sheriffs and peace officers to fully enforce State Game and Fish laws and cooperate with deputy wardens to prosecute violators, citing Section 17 Chapter 101 Laws 1915. The directive emphasizes public duty and cooperation across counties.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
State Game Commission
State Game and Fish Commission
James F. Hinkle
Department of Game and Fish
J. J. F. Hinkle
State OF
J. F. Hinkle
Soledad C. Chacon
May Return the Bones of Cromwell to Westminster
London expects a mundane water main project in Cricklewood to disturb the bones of Oliver Cromwell once buried near Westminster Abbey. The tale recalls Cromwell, Ireton, and Bradshaw’s posthumous desecration, their heads displayed above Westminster Hall, and their bodies buried after execution.
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Cromwell
Westminster
London
Oliver Cromwell
Olver
Westmnster Abbey
Charles II
Oliver
Ireton
Bradshaw
Bief
Tyburn Tree
Marble Arch
Hyde Park
Westminster Hall
Cricklewood
Skulla
Suit to dissolve House of David cult filed in Grand Rapids
Mrs Estella Meldrim, a twenty year member, filed in federal court seeking dissolution of the House of David cult at Pentwater Harbor and the appointment of a receiver for the property. She charges that King Benjamin Purnell, leader of the sect, was connected with her two daughters amid alleged misconduct with women and girls.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
House of David
Penton Harbor
Estella Meldrim
Benjamin Purnell
Vast vehicular tunnel under Hudson nearing operation
By January 1, 1926 construction will likely put the Hudson tunnel into service linking Manhattan and northern Jersey. The shielded tube advances five feet daily using 600 horsepower GE motors and 18 000 horsepower total power for compressors pumps and mine locomotives. It will carry 3800 vehicles per hour with ventilating fans delivering 3 600 000 cubic feet of fresh air each minute and carbon monoxide kept at four in ten thousand.
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Hudson River
Manhattan
Jersey
Hudson
General Electric
Real Estate Transfers Filed September 20 1923
U S to Marshall F Russell Lots 1 2 and 3 NWANWY ERWY Sec 18 T5 S R26 US to Marshall F Russell BL Sec 18 T5 S R26 Jaffa Prager Co and O N Marron Trustee to Francisco C de Baca S 35 ft and 4 in of Lot 3 and allot 4 Block 1 Roswell
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Gessert-Sanders Abstract Company
U.S. Bi
Marshall F. Russell
Jaffa Prager & Co
O. N. Marron
Francisco C. de Baca
Roswell
Portales trip supports Roswell and Chaves county officials
Fred Miller and Carl Johnson left for Portales to represent Roswell and Chaves county at the Roosevelt coun and promote the Chaves County Cotton Carnival. A fragmentary report mentions bones and a possible link to a broader historical tale, noting headless skeletons and references to Cromwell in a cryptic digression.
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Fred Miller
Carl Johnson
Portales
Roswell
Chaves County
Roosevelt” Coun
Roswell and Artesia Show Off At Cotton Carnival
Roswell praised Artesia for a strong Alfalfa Festival opening with crowds growing each day. Decorated streets, bales of alf alfa, and notable apple displays showcased community pride as Chaves County Cotton Carnival dates October 4 and 6 drew attention across southeastern New Mexico. Roswell visitors predicted the carnival would bring the largest crowds yet, while discussing dry farming strategies and the value of cows and hens for ongoing income during tough years.
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Roswell
Artesa
Artesia
J. B. Cecil
Chaves County
New Mexico
Fred Miller
Carl Johnson
Roosevelt County
Hansel and Gretel Play Ad Prompts Lying Lessons
An advertisement promotes the Hansel and Gretel play with a provocative line about loving children and learning to lie, urging audiences to see it for a moral lesson despite the blunt framing.
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Hansel
Gretel
Chotee Cut Flowers and Floral Designs Ad
Roswell Floral Company advertises free delivery and floral designs with phone contact. Local notice highlights flower shop services and delivery options.
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Chotee
Roswell Floral. Company
Tfe
Miss Cruse Gaining in Queen Race at Cotton Carnival
Voting in the Queen of the Cotton Carnival contest shows Miss Lucile Cruse narrowing the lead over Ming Knighten by under 300 votes after a morning tallied count. Final counts are due tomorrow before Sunday’s 4 pm polling close, with results announced Tuesday at the Armory during the grand march at 8:30 pm.
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Lucile Cruse
Ming Knighten
Armory
The
Elks
Tennie May Knighten
Emma Lair
Helen Herbst
Gladys Tanner
Hazel Smith
W. C. Davidson
Helen Johnson
Emma Mulroy
Police Plan Prevent Parade In San Antonio
About five hundred extra policemen were sworn in by San Antonio authorities to prevent a Ku Klux Klan parade after initiation ceremonies. An emergency ordinance prohibiting such gatherings was passed. Klan officials deny plans to parade unlawfully. Weather notes forecast fair conditions with higher temperatures in the Northwest and Pecos Valley, low chances of precipitation, and warmer highs. Cleve Hallenbeck, Meteorologist.
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San Antonio
Texas
Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Northwest
Granda Valley
Pacific Northwest
West
Cleve Hallenbeck
Meteorologst
Bates In The City
E. J. Bates visits the city from his ranch to handle business matters over several days.
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Bates
E. J. Bates
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Purcell
Jess. Purcell
J. R. McKee
Mr. McKee
Mlitary Institute
B. P. Rasmus
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California
Red Ball Taxi
Cummins
J. Q. Cummins
Artes’a
Carlsbag
J. B. Herbst
First National Bank Building Farm Loans —— City Loans
L. & Boeliner Optometeiss
Svea
Boeliner Optical Company
North Main Street
France
Grand Dragon
Oklahoma Klan
Goodyears
Kellys
Hall Bros. Satisfaction
Yory A. Cobean
Trene Santheson
Meachum
Hinkle
House OF David Club
Jersey City
Great Plains
Inxtenson Serv Ce
New Mexico Agricultural College
Eges
Elmer Riemen
Miss Cruse
Roswell Hardware Co
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