Colorado pioneer Routt dies at 41 in Farmington
John L Routt, a Colorado pioneer and former governor candidate, died Monday night at age 41. The obituary notes his lifelong dedication to Colorado and his esteem for the state, alongside updates on territorial appointments and political shifts in New Mexico led by Gov Curry and ex Governor Otero.
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John L Routt
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Curry
Otero
Congress
Albuquerque Journal
Gov. Otero
New Mexico
Gov. Curry
Gov. Uteto
New Mexico Officials See Resignations and Appointments
The piece notes Gov. Otero's influence on leadership roles, praising Judge Fall as Attorney General successor and reflecting on the resignations of Prichard and Vaughn. It reports Curry accepting acting governor Raynolds appointments, while Hagerman appointees face scrutiny and some remain in place without resignations.
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Roosevelt
Nathan Jaffa
Roswell
New Mexico
Territory
Curry
Andrews
Republican Central Committee
Raynolds
Hagerman
Prichard
Judge Fall
Vaughn
Gov. Curry
Work Ethic and Attitude Toward Labor
A motivational piece argues that true work ethic exceeds clocks and whistles. It urges embracing work as a life mindset, not a time-filled task, and warns against time servers while praising engagement, pride, and continual improvement. It cites the Albuquerque Citizen and promotes a strong, heartful approach to daily duties. Also includes advertisements for Western linen tablets and Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a Toledo notary.
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Albuquerque
Governor Curry Voiced Support for New Mexico Statehood
In his inaugural address Governor Curry thanked supporters, praised former Governor Otero, and promised to back Theodore Roosevelt’s policies. He urged unity on statehood, noting Arizona’s separate path and pledging loyal administration and economy while serving as the Territory’s final governor.
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Otero
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Sol Luna
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Roosevelt
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Phillippines
Hagerman’s
Taylor
Laman
Theodore Broosevelt
Arizona
Congress
Denatured Alcohol Rules Spark Interest in Farmers
Federal regs issued to govern denatured alcohol after September 1 gain attention for farm use and potential cheap fuel. Farmers may gain privileges similar to German distillers and could distill for home use or sale. Harper’s notes professor Duncan’s view that industrial alcohol at 40 cents a gallon could rival kerosene, and at 10 to 30 cents a gallon might drive kerosene from the market. Pueblo Chieftain.
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Germany
Harper's Magazine
Robert K. Duncan
Pueblo Chieltian
Notice of Desert Land Claim Proof in Farmington
Elizabeth M. Cooper of Farmington N M has filed intent to prove desert land claim No 573 for sections in Township 30 North Range 13 West before U S Court Commissioner Frank Staplin Farmington N M on Friday August 3 1907. Witnesses: George B Roberts Frank H Roberts Robert P Cooper and Robert K Cooper all of Farmington N M.
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United States Land Office
Santa Fe
N. M
Elizabeth M. Cooper
Farmington N.M
Frank Staplin
U. S
Farmington, N. M
George B. Roberts
Frank H. Roberts
Robert P. Cooper
Robert K. Cooper
Public Land Notice for Ada Leavitt Homestead Proof
Land office Santa Fe announces Ada P Leavitt of Kirtland New Mexico will file final five year proof for Homestead Entry 6041 dated November 20 1900 at Farmington New Mexico before U S Court Commissioner Frank Staplin on August 30 1907 The proof requires continuous residence and cultivation The names Elmer F Taylor Walter O Ashcroft B D Black C Gywon all of Kirtland appear in the notice Mandel Otero Register
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Santa Fe
N. M
Ada P. Leavitt
Kirtland
Township
Frank Stap
San Juan County Promoted as Western Prosperity Hub
Prospectus touts San Juan County New Mexico as a vast resource region with rich coal fields and abundant irrigation potential. It highlights water from Animas, San Juan and La Plata rivers, the county’s coal reserves, and opportunities for safe profitable investment and home ownership near major rail and mining corridors.
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Connecticut
Rhode Island
Delaware
Great West
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LA Plata
Rocky Mountains
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San Juan County
United States
Great Southwest
Arizona
Farmington’s Flour Mill to Fire Up Growth and Prosperity
Farmington highlights include a flour mill electric lights canning factory three churches a fire department piped water works a two story brick school and a telephone exchange. The town boasts a fine city hall broad streets thriving business houses and energetic residents eager to attract capital investors and develop surrounding territory.
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A. M. Amsden
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Hyde Building
Farmington, New Mbx
M. A. Mahany
Farmington, New Mexico
Ganon Gallegos Trading Store
Indiana
Gallup
Corral
R. T. F. Simpson
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
S. K. Hooper
Gen’'s Passe
Tkt. Agt
Denver, Colo
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