Road to Albuquerque Would Boost Sandoval Trade
Albuquerque Herald reports San Juan county officials favor finishing a northwest state road from Albuquerque to Farmington. The link would open Sandoval county to Albuquerque trade with manageable costs, fix arroyo crossings, and connect to Cuba via a 45 mile mesa route. A Santa Fe meeting is planned January 15 with Commercial Club and road boards to coordinate with the state highway commission.
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Albuquerque
Farmington
Sandoval
W. H. Chrisman
Aztec
Legislative House
San Juan County
Frank Staplin
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Aia Tle
San Juan
Chrisman
Cuba
Albuquerque Herald
HM. Chrisman
G. A. Kaseman
Commercial Club
H. B. Hening
D. K. B. Sellers
Alvarado Hotel
Albuquerque-San Juan County
Santa Fe
Kashman
Seiler
Barelas Bridge
Sandoval Lake
Maipaia
Aztec Medal Contest Winners Highlight Farmington Talent
Four Farmington contestants Arthur Beck Francis James Harvey Taylor and Clark Atteberry plus Aztec team members Joe Scales and Harold Wagner competed in a Medal Contest at Aztec. Arthur Beck won with Duval McRee Bailey McRee and Mil dred Fanningham providing piano accompaniment. Judges Mrs McNutt Mrs E C Abbott and Edw L Safford praised Judge Abbott presented the winning speech. Future events include a January week contest in Allens hall with Shiprock Indian Agency speakers and Aztec contestants expected.
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Aztec
Farmington
Arthur Beck
Francis James
Harvey Taylor
Clark Atteberry
Joe Scales
Harold Wagner
Dugal McRee
C. S. Bailey
McRee
Mildred Fanningham
McNutt
E. C. Abbott
Edw. L. Safford
Abbott
San Juan County
Allens Hall
San Juan
J P Election Ends With Slim Davis Victory
The Justice of the Peace contest held Monday saw the Davis ticket win by three votes over Hubbard. E K Hill drew 80 votes and M Fulwyler 62, while N M Fulwyler and E K Hill contested Constable and Davis supported teams respectively.
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Justice of the Peace
John C. Hubbard
A. L. Davia
N. M. Fulwyler
Constable
Hubbard
E. K. Hill
Davis
M. Fulwyler
Wiley Manis Heads to Colorado Springs for Extended Stay
Wiley Manis departed Wednesday for Colorado Springs and plans a prolonged stay, signaling a lengthy period away from home and work.
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Wiley Manis
Colorado Springs
Findings on Transportation Charges and Merger Influence
The national commerce commissioner submits a Taft era report noting that railroad and steamship combinations dominate U S regular domestic lines. Rail subsidiaries, notably the New Haven system, suppress competition along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and on Long Island. Southern Pacific is cited for restricting steamship competition on the Atlantic coast.
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National Corporation
Taft
United States
Atlantic and Gulf
Atlantic
Bailroade
Many Scenic Wonders Found in New Mexico
The article catalogs New Mexico marvels from whistling wells near Vado and Gallinas to caverns near La Gran Quivira, bottomless lakes along Rio Pecos, and the Mangas valley palaeolithic find. It notes quivering springs, underground rivers, and ancient human presence, with frogs found in mines and salt lagoons in Zuni crater.
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New Mexico
J. T. Bond
Corona
Lincoln County
Gallinas
C. M. Bryan
la Gran Quivira
Rio Pecos
Roswell
Pecos Valley
Faywood
Mimbres
Leas
Lost River
Nellie Bly
Lordsburg
Smithsonian Institute For Classification
Memphis
Organ District
Jarillas
Orogrande
F. B. Schermahorn
Three Bears
Government Indian School
Santa Fe
Zuni Crater
Salt Lake
Socorro County
Lyon
L. C. Cattle Company
Mangas Valley
Silver City
Burro Mountains
Mangas
Egypt
Hitache American
Notion of Quality Over Town Size Sparks Debate
A local columnist argues against chasing population growth for its own sake, urging focus on excellence and livability. Community leaders weigh priorities for infrastructure, services, and cultural offerings to attract sustainable prosperity.
Staplin Eyes Cuba Store Amid Blizzard Risk
Santa Fe businessman Mr. Staplin of the Staplin Mercantile company plans a Cuba New Mexico store in Sandoval County. He sent six wagonloads of merchandise from Farmington to Cuba and fears for the convoy in the blizzard. He expects the freighters will camp and not move until the weather improves. He may delay his own trip from Albuquerque to Cuba because of the severe conditions.
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Donald Witherspoon
Presbyterian Church of
Murphy
E. B Norvell
Col. L. L Witherspoon
Witherspoon
Atlanta
Frank Staplin
House of Representatives
Farmington Enterprise
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Staplin
Staplin Mercantile Company
Cuba
Sandoval County
Farmington
New Mexico State News Highlights 1912 Mineral Output and Local Growth
San ta Fe hosts the second session of the first state legislature. 1912 gold silver and copper output rose in New Mexico with $762,808 gold. silver up by 150000 ounces. copper near 26.9 million pounds. County bounties for coyotes and wolves hit a record $3565. Lordsburg charts $100000 in improvements including a new power plant. Las Vegas club reports revenue rise to 391.25 monthly.
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New Mexico
Charles W. Henderson
United States Geological Survey
Lew Mexico
Lordsburg
Southern Pacific Roundhouse
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San Juan Albuquerque Journal
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Dona Ana
Lincoln Covanty
Frank Crisgenberry
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Great Artesian Belt
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Mimbres Valley
Luna County
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Palomas Springs
Mexico
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Uncle Sam
South Spring Orchard
W. A. Hollingsworth
John R. McFie
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