Albuquerque Promises Growth From 1925 to 1926
The Albuquerque area closes 1925 with gains in bank clearings and building activity. Permits for new residences reach 399000 value, over 300 homes started or under way. Large structures include the S S H Kress building and Harwood School addition. Prospects include War Brothers Memorial hospital and a National Sanatorium for Tubercular Children, plus new utilities expansion and a broad advertising push.
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Harwood School of Girls
Santa 'S Hospital
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Aue Albuquerave Gas and
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War Brothers Memorial Hospital
National
Albuquerque
Astion
Mesa
Lutheran Ganatorius
Farrington
Wan Jian
Ana
Alpesuergue
Ian J
Galeiition
Tie Tifande Institute
Ais
Program of GCV Morley 10 Opposed State Expended
Law enforcement department members report for duty daily amid a campaign against what is described as the state expenditure plan. The article notes organized opposition and outlines duties to be performed by officers.
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Morley
Law Enforcement Department
Engineers Recommend No Immediate Rio Grande Conservancy Cut
A tentative engineering report proposes no current cut in the Rio Grande Conservancy district. A board of appraisers will review lands to include or exclude after Judge Milton Helmick’s return from Washington. The plan reduces 600,000 acres to 409,000 across Bernalillo Taos Sandoval Valencia and other counties, with some counties and valleys seeing benefits and delays as the process unfolds.
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Rio Grande Conservancy
Smith
Evening Papers
Albuquerque
Milton Helmick
Washington
George M. Nee
Board of Engineers
Bernaile
Bernalilio
Taos
Sandoval
Valencia
Bocorre
Espanola Valley
Ris Alba
Emith Bitter
Abolish Office Challenge Stirs Civil Service Clash
Denver December 31 Members of the state law enforcement department refuse to surrender their offices after Governor Morley ordered abolition. Led by Lewis N. Scherf they argue the legislature created the unit and jobs are permanent civil service. The governor orders a special highway board meeting to review salaries amid plans to replace officers with non-salaried agents to cut costs.
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Colo
State Law Enforcement Department
Morley
Lewis N. Scherf
Civil Service
L. Ly. Blauvelt
State Highway Advisory Board
Civil Service Commission
Navy Department
W. Y. Bote
Highway Department
World turns to peace as Dawes eyes 1926 outlook
Vice President Dawes issues a New Year statement from Washington noting the world increasingly seeks real peace after World War I. He cites easing hostilities since 1918 and the Lucerne conference as hopeful signs for global harmony and economic peace in the coming year.
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Washington
Associated Press
Dawer
Femogesite
Nationale’ Pelicy
Lutherans Buy Iguagre Site for Sanitorium
A 366 acre tract near Albuquerque was purchased to establish a national Lutheran sanatorium. Rev A J Kaydeen announced the plan, with Rev Keedeen leading promotion since 1922 and a fundraising committee to be formed in two weeks. Support comes from eastern Lutheran members and several local churches.
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Albuquerque
A. 3
Kaydeen
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Rocky Mountainerned
Albunaguergos
Keedeen
Sencd
Pylletin
Cake A. Jehan
Locel
Circular Saw Accident Kills Arizona Man
Alfred Richards of Joseph City dies when a circular saw breaks while sawing wood near Holbrook Arizona. Officials report the fatal incident occurred in the Oh Well Hotgook area and the cause is under investigation.
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Arizona
Alfred Richards
Joseph City
Holbrook Oh Well
Water sold as alcohol scheme leads to federal arrests in Salt Lake City
Federal agents arrest a woman, H Wallace, and men Lewis Hillard and others in a Salt Lake City operation tied to selling 3,500 gallons of water mislabeled as alcohol. Officials describe a sampling setup and a plan to move the alleged product before money changed hands. The raid targeted the Wallace house and other locations, with weapons found and a probe into the overall scheme continuing.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake
Fediersi Agenta
New York City Government Changes in New Hands
In New York City on December 81, James J. Walker is mentioned as the mayor, with notes suggesting leadership changes or transit of power, reflecting a shift in city governance and political leadership.
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New York City
New York
Mitight Tentens
James J. Walker
Federal aid road funds split among states in new apportionment
Secretary Jardine announced a total apportionment of 73 125 060 dollars for federal aid roads for the fiscal year starting July 1. Texas receives 4 426 917 dollars, the largest share, followed by New York 3 447 104 and Pennsylvania 2 246 929. numerous states receive smaller amounts.
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Iother
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Canfornix
Coleradge
Connnecticut
Teetawaere
Florida
Theorgia
Wyersiva
Hawai Terriory
Ferets
Highwey
Reece
Gommey
Jardice
Ferguson records record pardons mark first year in Texas
Austin report notes Governor Miriam A Ferguson granted clemency to 1,316 inmates since January 26, including 224 full pardons and 601 unconditional pardons. The AP tally lists 261 liquor violations and 214 murder cases among clemencies, with rewards offered for Aquor violators and escaped convicts.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Associated Press
Polley
1928 Memorable Year in a Story of League
Ato Eric Drummond says the league has grown stronger and more effective in 1928, becoming more conscious of its power for good. He describes the organization as advancing in influence and impact on the international stage.
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Ato Eric Drummond
Noisey Welcome 3 Given 1020 by Washington
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge hosted a quiet New Year at the White House while crowds roared outside. Guests included Frank W. Mearne of Heaton and other household visitors as the president and family retired early before midnight.
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Washington
Eo Ua
Hesay
Coolidge
White House
Mre Coolidge
Mic
Mere
Frank W. Mearne
Heaton
John Coolidge
Tle Parenta
Firmosth
Amherst
Meg Oming
Diplemetic Corps
Coon¢ge
Wei
Coene
Vigerne
Permier
League of Nations Leader Sees 1926 as World Turning Point
Sir Eric Drummond, secretary general, urged that the League’s 1926 program is vital for global peace. He noted Germany may join, Germany’s entry would broaden universality, and two conferences on armament reduction and economic cooperation are planned to curb future war and boost production and distribution.
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Eric Drummond
League of Nations
Associated Press
League W Lll
League
Sir Eric Caid
Locarne
Bir
Eric
Germany
Tunia
Leacce
Armarcepta
Levwre
Elks Club Raid in Plattsburg Yields Liquor Shock
Plattsburg New York Elks Club raided by Peters agents and state troopers who found a quantity of liquor. The raid followed tips from John Lavaley who allegedly sold cases of ale locally. The club steward faced arrest as the search warrant proceeded.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Elks Club
Pisttaturg
H— Peters
John Lavaley
Cty
Nepolegom Pinempeau
No Lynchings in Texas Last Year
San Antonie Texas reports no lynchings occurred in Texas last year. The item notes decline since the Civil War era and mentions few violent incidents outside major cities, reflecting a calmer climate than in past decades.
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Texas
San Antonie
Tex
Tene
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