New Mexico's Rapid Growth and Irrigation Boom
A long survey details explosive territorial expansion in irrigation and farm output. It cites 1.5 million acres under salt cultivation, plans to reclaim 664000 more, dam and canal projects worth millions, and extensive government work across Colfax Eddy Lincoln Santa Fe San Juan and other counties with reservoirs and irrigation schemes.
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New Mexico
Atlantic
Middle West
Ted
Mesilla
Bédy County
Carlsbad
Pecos Valley
Chaves
Colfax
French Laird Irrigation Company
Cimarron
Pool
Farmers’ Development Company
Soringer
Eagie
Eddy County
Denver
Santa Fe
Arroyo Hondo
San Juan County
San Juan Valley
Lincoln County
Waugt Neer
Vernon L. Sullivan
Irrigation drive boosts New Mexico's western standing
The rapid development in New Mexico focuses on irrigation and water supply to position the Territory among western states. The text highlights rising wealth and the region's growing potential through organized water use.
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New Mexico
Carey Act Passes House Extends to New Mexico Territory
Washington telegraph reports Delegate W H Andrews secured House approval for the Carey Act expansion to New Mexico Territory. The message notes passage in Washington on January 18 and anticipation of swift Senate action with Andrews promising it will clear there in about a week.
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William H. Andrews Hgee
House of Representatives
New Mexico
Washington D. C
Mona
Frank Graplin
Farmington
Bebare
Washington, D. CG
Geeator Beveridge
Hamilton
Senate
House Committees On Territories
Cannessies
Asinena
New Merco
Statehood Seems Likely for New Mexico and Arizona
Ministers in Washington indicate the New Mexico statehood bill will pass with swift action. Messages from George Curry and others quote plans to combine territorial bills and push passage within days, aiming for Roosevelt signature before leaving office.
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White Hawes
Washington, D. C
George Curry
Santa Fe N. Mes
William Loeb
Letter to Farmington Enterprise Readers on a Public Question
A misreadable 1809 letter to Mr. Andrews discussed for publication in Farmington Enterprises. The writer urges timely space for a response, noting public interest and a recent correspondence from Andrews. The fragment mentions Astec, N. M., and Des. Hos. W. H. Andrews.
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Astec
N. M
Farmington Enterprise
Farmington, N. M
Petition against Johnson Sunday Bill and church state separation
A reader signs as W. A. Thac Miller urging opposition to a proposed Johnson Sunday Bill. The letter argues this would threaten Christian and American civil government principles and calls for protecting church state separation and religious liberty, pledging support for statehood tied to these ideals.
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New Mexico
U. S
Washington
Cherek
W. A. Thac. Miller
School notes announce new class for first year entrants Monday
A new short class will be organized next Monday morning for pupils entering school for the first time. All district children of eligible age should attend. no other class will be formed for late starters. The school rooms have been improved with repairs and new materials. about 900 square feet of blackboards were added and the high school assembly room features depots ready for use.
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Calle
Evhogs
Protest of Water Permit Decision in New Mexico
Protestants L. B. Farmee and Robert Hurke appeal the Board of Water Commissioners denial on the Las Animas River permit. Case heard in the District Court of the First Judicial District San Juan County. First publication January 8, 1000. last publication January 39, 1000.
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Las Animas River
Jay Turfey
Hi. L. Hollister
L. B. Furmas
Robert Burke
Board of Water Commissioners of
Territory of
New Mexico
Jay Turley
H. L. Hollister
L. B. Farmee
Aed
Robert Hurke
District Court
Fiset Judicial District
San Juan
Territory
Board of Water Commiselovers
Ferritory of
Estate Firm Announces Move to New Office Location
A real estate firm confirms its office relocation to a new site in F and states its continued focus on land and property services. The announcement emphasizes upgraded facilities and expanded service capacity for clients.
Railroad clash over routes to Pueblo and Durango
A Denver dispatch reports Union Pacific plans to parallel Colorado lines and push survey crews from Pueblo to Durango. The fight with Harriman allies rages as 1800 workers assemble to advance the southern state line, while Colorado & Southern lose ground to the upstart effort.
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Banay Banques
Harrighan
Denver
Union Pacific
Colorado
Pueblo
Durango
Gelorade Southern
Merthers Colorado
Wwts Burtingtes
Hill
Harriman
Denver Times
RL BR
Union Pacific Railroad
Nees
Colorado & Southern
James J- Hit
Wallsteed
Ogalcade
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Tia
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W. H. Andrews
Statehood
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Marcue A. Smith
Arizona
James E. Watson
Indiana
Edward Hamilton
Michigan
Committee On Territories
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Mexico
D. C
Banta Fe
N. Max
House
E.J. Hamilton
Houss
J. B. Forman
Attorne
Hilla
Northwest
Walter B.coston
Real
Farmington’Drug Store
W. d. Well
Cis
Grand Hotel
Frank B. Allen
Proprietor
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