Uncle Jam Sells Town Lots In New Irrigation Projects
Special Washington report describes three Idaho towns Heyburn Scherrer and Rupert in Minidoka project that recently arose on desert lands fed by Snake River irrigation. Auction planned in weeks with Uncle Sam selling 80 acre plots to any buyer once water turns on. Government irrigation brings rapid town growth amid warnings against fake ventures.
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United States Reclamation Service
Governor Hagerman Grants First Pardon in 1904 Case
Jim Brown, convicted of horse stealing in Chavez County in 1904 and sentenced to three years in the territorial pen plus a $500 fine, was pardoned on May 11 by Governor Hagerman on the recommendation of District Attorney James M. Hervey and Judge W. H. Pope. The pardon remits the fine. Brown had aided prison officials and acted credibly in penitentiary custody, with authorities noting he was influenced by older men at the time of the crime.
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W. H. Pope
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Chavez County
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Pope
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Bermudas Held for Safe Keeping in Tortence County Murder Case
Florencio Bermudas, arrested for the murder of Inez Lierax near Willard, was taken to the territorial penitentiary for safe keeping awaiting Torrance County grand jury action. The shooting occurred on the Mesa Jamanes eight miles southeast of Willard after a quarrel. Bermudas confessed to the killing after initial denial, claiming self defense. He was examined at Estancia and held without bail before transport to the penitentiary.
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Inez Lierax
Willard
Rafael Gomez
RE. G. Putnam
Torrance County
Mesa Jamanes
Bermudas
Lueras
Sherif Manuel Sanchez
Estancia
Territorial Penitentiary
Salton Sea Reported Still Rising
The Salton sea keeps rising with a nine foot increase in two months and a wet quarter ahead. Hydrographer W D Smith from the reclamation service set gauges at Salton to measure growth as rail lines rise toward the mountains near Yuma. A urgent call arrived with the Salton event tag, prompting swift action by Smith via the Southern Pacific line.
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Pecos Valley Echo editor to retire from paper
J. K. Little, longtime manager and editor of the Pecos Valley Echo at Dayton, Chaves county, plans to retire soon after negotiating for the paper’s site. Under his leadership the Echo aided Pecos town growth and regional development.
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Pecos
Humboldt Smester mining promise noted by Prof Blake
The article asserts the Humboldt Smester area and local mines show great prospects. Prof Blake states the district is becoming a major mining center, with optimism about future development and activity in the region.
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Humboldt Smester
Blake
Narrow Escape at Silver City Depot
A near disaster at the Santa Fe depot in Silver City as an incoming freight train narrowly missed a bus crowded with passengers. Driver Robert H. Boulware reacted quickly, pulling the team clear just as the train brushed the bus steps. Three men on the rear steps fled to safety as the train passed. The item also includes various notices and ads from 1906 about land claims, a witch hazel salve, local correspondence, and a note about a New York street railway vice president election.
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Santa Fe
Silver City Independent
More Companies File Their Papers In New Mexico Territory
Several incorporations are filed with Territorial Secretary J W Raynolds. The Macho River Mining Company lists Laurance D Beddict Harry G Chamberlain of Chicago and Charles Hoyke of Lake Valley NM as incorporators with 300000 in capital stock and 100 par value. principal office at Lake Valley with Hoyke as agent. 50 year term. aims for general mining. Estancia Valley Townsite and Development Company lists Thomas Elliott Alfred Broméisick George Harbin Joseph Maxwell Robert A Thompson Eugene A Reilly as incorporators with 26000 capital stock. principal office at McIntosh. agent Alfred Bromelaick. 20 year term. aims to locate persons on lands and carry on real estate business. North American Copper Company lists Thomas A Lister Lordsburg NM C B Weaver and W Villinger Williamsport PA as incorporators. 750000 capital stock. principal office in Lordsburg with Daniel W Brill as agent. 25 year term. aims to buy develop and operate copper and other mineral lands and a general mining business. Trust Company of America merges with Trust Company of New York into North American Trust Company now named Trust Company of America. 2000000 capital stock. 20 000 shares par 100. New Mexico business office Albuquerque with R W D Bryan as agent. intends property transactions and general trust business. Aurora Mines Company lists D D Culver Albert Johnson Thomas W Greer as incorporators with 500000 capital stock. 280000 paid. principal office Lordsburg with D H Kedglet as agent. 25 year term. aims to purchase and develop mining properties and carry on a general mining business.
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Macho River Mining Company
Laurance D. Bendict
Harry G. Chamberlain
Chicago
Charles Hoyke
Lake Valley
New Mexico
Charles Hoyle
Estancia Valley
Thomas Elliott
Santa Fe
Alfred H. Broméisick
Artesia
George H. Harbin
Jicarilla
Joseph ©. Maxwell
Robert A. Thompson
Mclntosh
Eugene A. Reilly
Roswell
McIntosh
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Bromelaick
North American Copper Company
Thomas A. Lister
Lordsburg
C. B. Weaver
W. Villinger
Wi Hamsport
Pennsylvania
Daniel W. Brill
Sea
Trust Company of America
Trust Company of New York
North American Trust Company
Albuquerque
R. W. D. Bryan
Aurora Mines Company
D. D. Culver
Albert Johnson
Thomas W. Greer
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What the kidneys do and a Doan's Kidney Pills account
An article explains kidney function and common symptoms of kidney trouble, noting that healthy kidneys filter impurity from blood daily. It includes a testimonial by Nazario Alarid from Santa Fe praising Doan's Kidney Pills and urges purchase from FosterMilburn Co as US agents, with unrelated legal land notice details following.
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Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Dee
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Doan
Household Wealth Through Systematic Bank Accounts
In managing household affairs women seek convenience and savings. A bank checking account provides a clear record of receipts and expenditures, showing where every cent goes. Checks serve as receipts and the bank returns paid checks to the issuer, giving a complete transaction record. Starting an account only requires a small initial deposit.
Bank of Commerce auction notice Albuquerque ad highlights for sale
A historical Albuquerque ad from The Bank of Commerce promotes sale of general merchandise and real estate. It lists an IFTEEN-ACRE ranch near the city with irrigation, a large quantity of cottonwood trees, city lots, a two-lot store with surrounding structures, and a two-room house. Offers emphasize cheap cash prices and monthly payments.
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Albuquerque
Proposals for City Building Bonds in Albuquerque
City invites sealed bids for thirty thousand dollars in city building bonds at up to four percent interest. Bids due June 4, 2006, at noon to City Clerk Harry F. Lee. Bonds payable in New York City, two decennial and thirty year options, with $1,000 bid deposit forfeited for nonperformance.
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Harry P. Lee
Harry F. Lee
Merchant Tailoring Shop Promises Quality and Service
A merchant tailoring business operates upstairs at No 209 West Railroad Avenue. With fifteen years in the trade the shop guarantees first class work. Repairs cleaning and pressing are offered for all garments including ladies wear and walking skirts made to order.
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West Railroad Avenue
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