Humphries Company Publishes Southwest Architecture Booklet
El Paso firm Humphries Company releases a profusely illustrated booklet for Cross and Trost showing major buildings by the firm in the Southwest. The volume educates Eastern and Northern readers on regional development and showcases top engraving by El Paso artists. An El Paso craftsman and Masonic lodge news item follows.
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Humphries Company of
el Paso
Cross & Trost
Southwest
Wid
Humphries Company
Texas
Hawks Gen Superintends El Paso & Southwestern
G F Hawks, former general superintendent of the Houston and Texas Central, will become general superintendent of the El Paso and Southwestern system, handling daily operations as the road expands. He denies reports of a promotion to Phelps Dodge interests and notes no definite plans for a Dawson cut off or a Nacozari line in Mexico. The appointment follows increased managerial duties across the system.
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el Paso Herald
G. F. Hawks
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
el Paso & Southwestern
H. J. Simmons
Southwestern
Herald
Chicago
Phelps Dodge
Southwest
Corona
N. M
Dawson
Nacozari
Pacific Coast
Mexico
James Douglas, Jr
Alamogordo Waste in Ditch Sparks Call for Clean Streets
A letter from residents laments litter along Alamogordo streets. They urge better curbside care and responsible disposal of wrappers, urging merchants to curb store waste and passersby to avoid leaving refuse in ditches.
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Alamogordo
Improvement Company
Express Piano Arrives For Alamogordo Opera House
Kellogg and Thulemeyer receive a brand new piano by express for the Alamogordo opera house. The opening is set for about April 4 with a first class show and performances planned by reputable acts for local audiences.
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Kellogg
Thulemeyer
Express
Alamogordo
Otero County Road Bill Faces Governor Veto Clash
The discussion centers on a road bill favored by Holt Beach and Bursum allies, opposed by the Governor who vetoes despite support from Democrats and Bursum enemies. Sacramental mountains east side need the road, while Otero county residents condemn territorial political schemes.
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New Mexico
Hon. H. B. Holt
Mr. Holt
Hon
H. O. Bursum
Holt
Beach
Bursum
Otero County
Messrs. Holt, Beach
Sacramento Mountains
Citizens Demand Cleaner Streets Not Rely on Outsiders
City voices in Kansas City and New York papers note suburbs retreat from reform, while readers urge immediate action to clean streets themselves, insisting citizens should not wait for the Improvement Company to handle all duties.
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Kansas City
New York
Otero County Road Bill Fizzled by Governor
The governor blocked a bill to build a senior road in Otero County. Proponents argued the east side needs better access to court and county services, while opponents noted the mountain barrier and widespread travel costs. The governor’s stance halted the project though supporters urged its necessity for ranchers and farmers on the east side.
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Otero County
Alamogordo
Fire destroys round house and five engines at Carrizozo
News reports that the Carrizozo round house burned Wednesday afternoon destroying five locomotives including a new passenger engine. Wind roared and there was no water supply to fight the fire, with onlookers recalling past fires where ample water and hoses quickly controlled blazes.
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Round House
Carrizozo
Fire destroys Tecolote depot and section house
Wednesday afternoon blaze at Tecolote wiped out the depot and section house. Fire origin unknown as high winds hampered containment and investigators could not determine how flames started.
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Tecolote
Clean the Streets editorial echoes across cities
The Kansas City Journal highlights dirty streets as a national issue, noting New York and Kansas City share Alamogordo's concern. It defends ongoing street cleaning efforts and questions critics who fear agitation will hurt the town.
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Kansas City Journal
Alamogordo
New York
Far East
Kansas City
Middle West
Thaw case to be examined by lunacy commission
Justice Fitzgerald appoints a Commission of Lunacy to determine if Harry Thaw is sane, pausing the murder trial. If declared sane, trial resumes. if not, Thaw likely sent to Mateawan asylum. The panel includes Morgan G. O'Brien, Peter B. Olney, and Dr Leopold Pulzell. Evelyn Thaw weeps as Thaw declares his own sanity.
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New York
Fitzgerald
Mateawan
Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Tombs
Highrolls Eyes Kraut Factory as Boost for Cabbage Trade
Rev Pope led meetings this week in Highrolls with Rev W J Pace visiting from Alamogordo. Blacksmith XN D Massey reports busy activity as farmers prepare lands for crops. Alamo gordo News suggests a Kraut factory could create a strong market for cabbage, with potential global shipping and fame for Highrolls.
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Pope
W J Pace
Alamogordo
XN D Massey
Sloan's Liniment Praised for Throat and Lung Trouble
Greenville Mississippi merchants report Sloan's Nerve and Bone Liniment as the best remedy for throat and lung issues. W. E. Warren & Broe report strong Southern demand and favorable reception across the region.
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Sloan
Head & Hunt
Greenville
Miss
South
W. E. Warren & Broe
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Fleur DE Lis
R. H. Pierce CO
the Humphries Co
Chamberlain
W. E. Warren & Bro
J. P. Annan
GOV
G. J. Wolfinge
Just
Sherwin-Williams
H. Cox and Company
Niile
E. H. Cox & Company
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