Washington chatter on Wilson cabinet picks and White House plans
Washington insiders discuss possible Cabinet posts for Texan Interior or Agriculture rivals, Harvey Wiley and Josephus Daniels, with names like Rolla Wells McAdoo Hudepeth Latchem and others in the rumor mill. Extra session chatter and Wilson daughters’ social roles at the White House add to the capital mood.
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Maryland
Cieveaard
White House
Agriculture
Harvey
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Raleigh News and Observer
Daniels
Rolla Wells
St. Louis
William G. McAdoo
New York
Walter Hudepeth
New Jersey
Robert M. Latcchette
Wison’ Otficial Family
Cabinet to be formed for President elect Woodrow Wilson
Report notes that following Tuesday’s election the carpenters and joiners will begin construction of a cabinet for the incoming administration. Names already on the roster hint at early selections and the emor mitory view suggests ongoing planning among Democratic figures.
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Carpenters
Woodrow ‘Wilson
Teachers Meet in Aztec High School Sessions
A three session Teachers Meet held at Aztec High School and M E Church on November 29 1912 and November 30 1912 featured papers and discussions on kindergarten value school mission uniform state school maintenance discipline and school house agents with local and district educators participating.
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Aztec
Erfie Filield
Beulah Wright
Earl Douglase
E. F.conner
State Teachers Association
J. L. G. Swinney
M. E
E. R. Greason
Faith McMurray
M. D. Taylor
Aztec Board
J. F. Young
Farmington
Aztec High School
Asa Martin
E. E Jackson
J F. Young
Dorothy Schelihase
J. H. Sinclair
C. F. Holly
Basket peaches prove baskets as viable as boxes for shipping
A letter from Patterson Pope Marketing Co. of St. Louis notes basket peaches from the region ship well, with bracing quality equal or superior to Arkansas and Texas boxes. It cites low prices this year but confirms baskets can be marketed successfully alongside boxes.
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St. Louis
P. B. McAfee
Gen’l Agt
Denver & Rio Grande Rwy. Co
Durango
Colo
Arkansas
Texas
Patterson-Pope Marketing Co
Cave-in injures railroad worker near Flora Vista
J. D. Moore, a Texas newcomer to the Aztec and Farmington section crews, was seriously hurt when a trench embankment slid during culvert work. He suffered broken ribs and a badly damaged back, was taken to Mercy hospital in Durango, and faces a long recovery. Moore’s family, left in dire conditions, receives aid from neighbors as the railroad offers no sympathy beyond transport.
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Aztec
Farmington
Flora Vista
J. D. Moore
Texas
Moore
Mercy Hospital
Durango
Urango
Bledsoe
Rairoad Company
Farmington Builds Volunteer Fire Company and Ordinance
A letter from the Rocky Mountain Fire Underwriters Association notes the Farmington town board has appointed a Fire Chief and formed a paid volunteer fire company along with a new building ordinance. The communication, dated November 13 1912 from Denver to Town Clerk Telkamp outlines lower insurance rates expected due to these changes.
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Telkamp
Rocky Mountain Fire Underwriters Association
Denver
Colo
F. H. Telkamp
Farmington
N. M
Building and Fire Prevention Ordinances in Brighton
A note from W J Canada, Engineer, endorses Brighton Colorado building ordinances and fire prevention measures. It states a 41-2 classification will guide immediate building estimates and asks for copies of the ordinances and proceedings once published.
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Brighton
Colo
W.J Canada
Modern Woodmen Discuss Insurance Rates Meeting
Last Friday night the local Modern Woodmen voted to hold a public discussion on the January rate increase. A committee including J. E. Goodding A. A. Ball and W. W. Glerhart will answer questions and invite current and former members and others interested to attend. The session will follow lodge close on December 6 at the Hunter building lodge room with refreshments provided.
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J. E. Goodding
A. A. Ball
W. W. Glerhart
Hunter Building
Fruit Shipments From Farmington Weekly Totals
Figures detail Farmington fruit shipments from season start through Wednesday this week. Data lists quantities by week and overall progress, highlighting steady movement and comparisons to prior periods.
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Farmington
Basis of Apportionment for Bond Issue Funds
The Travel ing Auditor records guide rough apportionment of a 500000 bond among counties using 1912 state road fund shares. Counties with higher tax collection receive larger shares, though 1911 taxes unpaid and delinquent may affect figures.
Local stockholders push Meadows well to 2000 feet
Local stockholders of the Little Standard Oil Company press to raise funds for an additional 500 feet of drilling at the Meadows well. Founder P. C Mattox backs the effort after prior drilling to 1500 feet, noting rock formations and oil-bearing potential similar to Oklahoma and Wyoming fields.
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Little Standard Oil Company
P. C Mattox
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Seven Lakes
Mulholland
Mattox
Gailup
Aztec Combination Drilling Company
Indépendent
California
Meadows
Santa Fe
Municipal League Aims to Invite New Mexico Mayors
A report from Albuquerque last week notes six New Mexico city mayors met with officials including J J Shuter of Ra ton Dr Ki B Sellers of Albuquerque and R J Taupert of East Las Vegas to discuss league operations. Officers were elected with Br a ler named President and a city attorney serving in the role.
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Santa Fe
Raton
Las Cruces
Sas Vegas
Silver City
Deming
Gallup
Clovis
Tucumcari
Carlsbad
Artesia
Farmington
New Mexico
Albuquerque
J. J. Shuter
Ra+ton
Ki B. Sellers
Albuquer
Ee icRae Jamogorio
R. J. Taupert
East Las Ve
Aler
Bee Belles
Bs Baton
Core
Funsten In Trouble Over Cattle Thefts in Farmington
County cattle inspector Lawrence Welsh arrived in town with R. K. Funsten in custody. Complaints filed in Justice Danbury's office accuse Funsten of stealing two red heifers from W. T. Moore and one red heifer from R. A. Hoon. A preliminary hearing was set for today after a one week continuance request. Funsten remains jailed on $600 bond.
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Lawrence Welsh
R. K. Funsten
Farmington
Lawrence
Justice of the Peace
Danburgs
Funsten
W. T. Moore
R. A. Hoon
Danbury
Seven cottages rise at Crown Point Indian School site
Fine Little City builders complete seven new cottages on the Indian School grounds at Crown Point. A vast water supply pipe and a powerful pumping plant are installed and nearly ready to operate, signaling rapid progress toward a modern city look. Additional buildings advance well.
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Crown Point
Family Reunion Bridges Dist
Ira Keetering brother of Mrs. A F Miller left Friday for Texas and Kentucky points before returning to Lisbon Iowa. Mrs W Ton Darling from Durango also attended. They had not seen their brother in nine years making the reunion pleasant.
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Ira Keetering
A. F. Miller
Texas
Kentucky
Lisbon
Iowa
W. T. Darlington
Durango
Call to Arms Sparks Emigration Of Allied Natives Homeward
A wartime call notes natives of allied countries fleeing to return home to fight Turkey. The piece stresses their shared blood and patriotism, arguing they should be valued beyond stereotypes and that centuries of hardship have strengthened their resolve to defend homeland.
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Turkey
Balkan States
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