Hughes chosen to lead Republicans in 1920 convention
The Republican National Convention adjourned after four days with Fairbanks nominated for vice president. Justice Hughes accepted the presidential nomination, resigning from the Supreme Court. His acceptance emphasized protection of citizens, preparedness, and fair dealing in business, signaling a likely Hughes victory and unity of party factions. A separate report covers a murder mystery involving Vincent Strickland and Rutledge relations with East Vaughn, including a shooting by Lela, robbery, and pending trial.
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Chas. Hughes
Fairbanks
Hughes
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Lodge
Dupont
LaFollette
Harding
United States
Charles E. Hughes
Las Vegas
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Republican Party
Company of Nations
Mexico
Boy Injured by Heavy Lemons Box in Shop Accident
Little Charlie Wherrit suffered a serious back injury after an eighty pound box of lemons toppled onto him in his father’s shop. He was pinned and appeared paralyzed. Mrs Wherrit took him to Denver for specialist care.
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Little Charlie Wherrit
Beans Survive Despite Severe Rain and Hail Loss
J. M. Hanson and H. D. Pembleton suffered heavy damage to their crops from a Sunday rain and hail storm. They had experimented with many new seeds and cannot replant in time, yet remain undaunted and plan to raise beans if possible.
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J. M. Hanson
H. D. Pembleton
Lenhart in Clayton for business in Corrumpa cattle venture
Prosperous Corrumpa cattleman Jack Lenhart visited Clayton during the first of the week to attend to business matters.
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Jack Lenhart
Corrumpa
Clayton
Rain and Hailstorm Wreak Havoc in Northeast New Mexico
A Sunday cloudburst drenched northeast New Mexico with hail, damaging roofs, windmills, and livestock. In Dalhart area, homes were unroofed, the Perico Bridge was partly washed out, and hundreds of lambs and sheep perished or injured. City rainfall reached .96 inches, with May moisture at 1.75 inches, the driest in nine years.
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New Mexico
Edgingtons
Mt. Dora
John Otto
Charlton
Des Moines Death From Rattlesnake Bite Prompts Funeral Plans
Frank Kilburn embalmed Wm. Weeks who died after a rattlesnake bite last week. Services held in Des Moines with body later shipped to Clayton for a two week rest before final interment in Illinois. Weeks was well known and his loss stunned his wife and friends.
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Frank Kilburn
Des Moines
Wm. Weeks
Clayton
Illinois
Weeks
Auto Hit Fence In Des Moines Describes Car Crash Injuries
Mr and Mrs Frank Kilburn were in Des Moines yesterday when Mrs Harmon Fox brought in a man who had been thrown from his car. He suffered a deep facial cut and loose teeth after hitting an unmarked wire fence as the road was closed. Dr Basset treated his injuries.
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Frank Kilburn
Des Moines
Harmon Fox
Dr. Basset
Mrs Miller Very Reported Very Ill At Press Time
Mrs Miller Very is described as very low and near death as we go to press. Friends say she has not been strong for some time and her condition is an event shock to many.
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W. A. Miller
City to Number Streets and Houses
City council decides to install street name plates and house numbers to prepare for a potential federal city carrier service, citing Clay ton as a 10000 population city in any case. The move aims to standardize addressing ahead of government mail delivery.
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Sam
Clayton
Clayton Gains Direct Dallas Wire Service
Ray Holmes Western Union manager announces a direct wire from Dallas to Clayton with possible Dallas or Kansas City as headquarters. The move promises improved service for local business community and will be welcomed by merchants.
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Ray Holmes
The
Western Union
Clayton
Dallas
Kansas City
Ford Run Smooth After Denver Purchase
Carl Dunn and Harry Hahn returned Sunday night from Denver with a new Ford car bought by Carl. The trip was stormy and muddy as they swam several creeks, yet the vehicle performed reliably despite the rough conditions.
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Carl Dunn
Harry Hahn
Denver
Carl
Clayton Wins Eagles In Tortuous Pitchers Duel
A gritty baseball duel ends with Clayton defeating Trinidad in extra innings. Waters and Shoemaker each excel on the mound amid scattered errors as Clayton plates two late runs to secure the win.
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Neill
Water
Shoemaker
Waters
Clayton
Eagles
Hatchet
Maddox
Nichols and
Clark
Hunches and mishaps at Sunday ball game noted
In a round of notes from the bleachers, Claire Roberts’s hunches, Ran Thompson’s dropped fly, and McFadden’s near riot caused chatter. Maddox’s luck, Kerr’s errant stabs, Dr Hayden’s loud moment, Luther George securing Waters, and Clayton fans’ compliments to Waters are highlighted. A letter from Lorian Bogga appears continued on Page Hight.
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Clayton
Trinidad
State Line
Waters
Maddox
Lancaster
Thompson
Wood
Neill
Kerr
Meanor
Jackson
Shoemaker
Eagles
Bryden
McFadden
Malcom
Hatchett
Morton
Malcolm
Smith
Dr. Hayden
Luther George
Mr. Waters
Lorian Bogga
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Wilson
A. Rutledge
East Vaughn
N. M
Carson A. Rutledge
Atty
Joseph Gill
Mr. Rutledge
Arizona
East Vaughn N. M
Rutledge
Dalhart
Leela
Young Strickland
Iowa
Charlie Wherrit
Mrs. Miller Very
Dallas Wire
Ford
Clayton Eagles
Clayton Tewo
Moore
Birdsong
Prinidad
Clayton Inds
Rhpoae
Morton If
Kerris — Moore
On McFadden
Pat Eee
Abrhpoae Wood
Claire Roberts
Ranb Thompson
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