Golden State Limited Goes Into Ditch Near El Paso
The westbound Golden State Limited derailed near mile post 14, Alamogordo to El Paso, injuring two passengers slightly. A rail end likely caused the derailment during a track upgrade. Traffic resumed after a shoo-fly track was built. conductor Frank P. Silvernail and engineer S. O. Bottorff were in charge.
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Golden State Limited
el Paso
Alamogordo
Mile Post 14
Frank P. Silvernail
Bottorff
Silvernail
Great Harness Horses Heading for New Mexico State Fair
Thousands in cash prizes tempt entrants as the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque runs October 9 to 14. Entries closed August 1 after joining the Santa Fe Racing Circuit, promising a strong field in free for all and stake events including the Bull Durham stake and multiple purses. Reduced rail rates from Trinidad and El Paso encourage visitors.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico State Fair
New Mexico Association
Bull Durham
Blackwell Durham Smoking Tobacco Company
New Mexico
Arizona
Trinidad
Colo
el Paso
Texas
First Annual Ball for Babies' Sanatorium at Cloudcroft
The first annual ball for the Babies Sanatorium benefits will be held at the Lodge Cloudcroft on Saturday evening. Preparations aim to make it Cloudcroft’s biggest and most enjoyable event. Col E Z Steever of the Fourth Cavalry serves on a committee and as a patron, with the regimental band likely to provide music. Many Alamogordo residents plan to attend.
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Cloudcroft
Col. E. Z. Steever
Fourth Cavalry
Alamogordo
Alameda Park
Mrs A P Jacksons Business Trip to El Paso
Mrs A P Jackson left Tuesday afternoon for a business trip to El Paso. J A Cooper of the Biological Survey visited Cloudcroft Saturday to meet the Cloudcroft directors on establishing a game preserve at the resort.
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A. P. Jackson
el Paso
J. A. Cooper
The
Biological Survey
Cloudcroft
Alamo Will Get You If You Don t Watch Out
A humorous local piece extols Alamo as a welcoming boomtown drawing many newcomers by train. It praises optimistic settlers, the improving climate, and prosperous ranchers, urging readers living afar or nearby to visit or move, promising friendly neighbors and many amenities.
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Alamo
Alamites
Runaway at Tularosa cuts out red tape
In Tularosa New Mexico on a Sunday morning Mae Sanders Nell Sanders and Margaret Gunton escaped injury when their buggy horse bolted after the traces came undone. They were taken home by a livery buggy. The school board hires Gilliam sisters Amy Johnson to replace three retiring teachers.
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Tularosa
N. M
Mae
Nell Sanders
Margaret Gunton
Tozier, Winders and Carter
Gilliam Sisters
Portales
Amy Johnson
Columbus
Tenn
el Paso Times
District Court September Term Set By Local Court
The fall term of the district court will convene on Tuesday September fifth with a light docket and few major criminal cases. Jury lists have been prepared and many jurors have been served, while grand jury indictments remain a question. In Washington a public official argues against rigid procedure to serve the public good, highlighting Commissioner Fred Dennett’s decision to alter timber sale plans on Chippewa lands to avoid waste and maximize Indian benefits.
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District Court
Washington
General Land Office
Fred Dennett
Dennett
Social events light up Alamogordo with lawn party and concert
A Saltzgaber home reception hosted punch, games, and lawn revelry for younger residents, while Alameda park echoed with a Fourth Cavalry Band concert drawing the largest Alamogordo crowd in months. Attendees enjoyed ice cream, orange sherbet, and dancing under bright lawn lights.
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Saltzgaber
College Addition
W. R. Saltzgaber
Alamogordo
A. P. Jackson
Loma Woods
John H. Murray
Punch
Fourth Cavalry Encamps at Alamogordo in Rest Mission
Detachment A D E and L with band and machine gun platoon arrive after a four day march from El Paso to Alamogordo. Water lines and a fire hose supply aid the hundreds of horses. A dance for officers is held at High Rolls as two more detachments prepare to camp in Cloudcroft.
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Cloudcroft
Alameda Park
W. G. Roe
el Paso
Southwestern
Alamogordo
Highrolls
O Cloudcroft
Moral on land values and local paper subscriptions
An aged Deming landowner offered land for ten dollars per acre though near town and valued at fifty. The Headlight note urges maintaining local paper subscriptions to keep informed, since readership and advertising aid town development and property values.
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Deming
Judge Wright Attends Supreme Court Session in Santa Fe
Judge Edward R. Wright traveled from Qloudcroft Friday and departed Saturday night for Santa Fe to attend the supreme court session convened on Monday.
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Edward R. Wright
Qloudcroft
Santa Fe
Supreme Court
Warren women spend weekend at High Rolls and Mountain Park
Mrs. W. E. Warren and Miss Vera Warren spent the weekend enjoying leisure at High Rolls and Mountain Park, staying at local accommodations and taking in the mountain scenery.
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W. E. Warren
Vera Warren
High Rolls and
Mountain Park
High Rolls Hotel Holds Large Saturday Dance
A big dance filled the High Rolls hotel last Saturday evening with the dining room and lobby in use. The crowd enjoyed refreshments and a lively event, though dancing men were in the minority.
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High Rolls Hotel
Dancing Pavilion At The Lawn In A Cool Breeze
The article describes a lawn scene with a large veranda used as a dancing pavilion. The area offered cool air, open air atmosphere, and punch was served to attendees enjoying the event.
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By Mae Perfgrine
Hoosier
Has
Fourth Cavalry Band
Institute For the Blind
Otero County
Cloudecroft
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