Adjudged Guilty Kelly Case Will Now Be Appealed
After a nine day trial the jury found Kelly guilty of obtaining 2605 from the state board of loan commissioners through a false pretence in 1916. The defense admitted a counterfeit bond had been paid and evidence linked bond 183 to a copied plate and a spurious territorial loan 254. Kelly’s appeal was filed with the state supreme court. precautions and prosecutions were noted, with Attorney General Askren aided by J H Crist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kelly
State Board of Loan Commissioners
Kelly
Formn
O. O. Askren
New Mexico
J. H. Crist
Askren
Santa Fe
Grant County
Brice
Catron and Catron
A. B. Renchan
State Supreme Court
Auto License Lists Sent to Counties by State Secretary
Secretary of Manuel Martinez, instead of a statewide printed book, is sending each county its own automobile license list for peace officers. Counties are being supplied in alphabetic order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Martinez
Pankey Wins Roosevelt County Road Boss Nomination
Governor Benjamin F. Pankey has the most party endorsements for county highways superintendent in Roosevelt County. W H Ball is the incumbent, with McCollum as the main challenger supported by former Governor Lindsey, while Pankey notes regret at not placing Lindsey’s preferred man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Pankey
W. H. Ball
Roosevelt County
McCollum
Lindsey
Pankey
Bootleggers and Evasion Sentenced in Federal Court
U S District Judge Colin Neblett sentenced Vernon L. Hunter to four months in federal prison and a $500 fine for shipping twelve bottles of whiskey from Chicago to Columbus. S. Marquez and Frank Caddick face $100 fines for selling to Indians, and J Jaramillo Jr. and two others receive $100 fines for bartering booze in the state. Ramon Aguilar gets eight months for failing to register as officers pursue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Colin Neblett
Vernon L. Hunter
Chicago
Columbus
S. Marquez
Frank Caddick
J. Jaramillo
Ramon Aguilar
Bankhead convention draws distant governors to Texas roads
Ten thousand delegates and governors from 30 states were invited to Mineral Wells for the Bankhead convention. Some attendees including Governor Larrazolo have arrived. In El Paso, Larrazolo indicated New Mexico delegates would likely unite to advocate a Bankhead highway route through the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Texas
Larrazolo
el Paso
New Mexico
Muller Named Assistant Land Commissioner
Major Fred Muller, noted for expertise in state land matters and previously acting as land commissioner after Robert P. Ervien, was appointed assistant in the land office by Commissioner Nelson Field under a new law from the last legislature. During the interim after Ervien's death and Field’s election, Muller served as land commissioner by gubernatorial appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Muller
Robert P. Ervien
Nelson Field
Iast
Ervien
Field
Major Muller
Lindsey
Pankey to Address Woodmen Convention in Deming
Governor Pankey has accepted an invitation from the Woodmen of the World to address their convention at Deming from April 17 to 19. About six hundred delegates are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pankey
Woodmen of the World
Demin
Appointment of Dona Ana highway superintendent
Governor Pankey acting on telegraph advice from Governor Larrazolo named Francis E. Lester of Mesilla Park as Dona Ana county highway superintendent. One remaining appointment to be made, Taos city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pankey
Larrazolo
Francis E. Lester
Mesilla Park
Dona Ana
Taos
Delegates Named for National Reconstruction Conference
Governor Pankey appoints delegates to attend the May 2 and 3 reconstruction conference in Philadelphia. Named are Niels B. Field of Albuquerque Abaca Frank Springer of Santa Fe Antonio Lucero of Las Vegas and Nathan Jaffa of Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pankey
Philadelphia
Niels B. Field
Albuquerque
Abaca
Frank Springer
Santa Fe
Antonio Lucero
Las Vegas
Nathan Jaffa
Film story of war offered to New Mexico museum
Chas. S. Hart federal director of War History has written to Governor Larra zolo offering a complete set of the Review, a continuous pictorial history of the war, free of charge. The films will rest in the state museum for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. S. Hart
Larrazolo
New Mexico
US Health Department Funds For New Mexico
John Tombs secretary of the New Mexico health department reports Washington has 355,868 dollars available to fight disease if New Mexico matches its health appropriation. The same amount becomes available again after July 1, Tombs said while in Washington on private business with Governor Larrazolo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrazolo
John Tombs
State Department of Health
Washington
New Mexico
Tombs
Imposter Impaled for Bare Biennium
E. R. Jay, who impersonated Archie Roosevelt Brandagee Long and other officials during a New Mexico trip, was arrested in Arizona returning from San Francisco where he was praised as an aviator hero. A federal judge Neblett sentenced him to two years at Ft. Leavenworth. The current federal grand jury session returned true bills, most tied to bootlegging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Jay
New Mexico
Archie Roosevelt
Brandagee Long
Arizona
San Francisco
Ft. Leavenworth
Neblett Wednesda
Federal Grand Jury
Soldiers Form New Veteran's Society Unite All Wars
The United War Veterans, a new national group, forms to unite all U S veterans across Civil Spanish and World War eras. It aims to memorialize Memorial Day, care for graves, aid widows and orphans, secure favorable laws, provide employment, and establish homes for dependents, promoting liberty, loyalty, and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Veterans
Ideen
United States
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Danihters
Army
Marine Corps
Montana
Lane bill triggers New Mexico special legislative session
Legislators face a possible special session as Governor Larrazolo plans to address New Mexico's share of four and a third million from federal funds and the proposed Lane bill to apportion 100 million for road work under a fifty fifty state aid plan. The move aims to re‑consider tax and legal issues tied to the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Congress
Larrazolo
New Mexico
Askren
Saint
Formuf
Tax Commission
Lincoln Non-Partisan Good Roads Association Formed
At a Capitan meeting last week the Lincoln Non-Partisan Good Roads Association organized with directors R C Sowder Picacho D N Bonnell Glencoe George A Titsworth Cap itan C D Mayer White Oak es A S McCamant Corona C F Gray Oscuro Ira O Wetmore Carrizozo Sowder named president Gray secretary L W White Capitan banker chosen treasurer and a county wide membership canvass planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitan
Lincoln
Good Roads Association
R. C. Sowder
Picacho
D. N. Bonnell
Glencoe
George A. Titsworth
C. D. Mayer
White Oakes
A. S. McCamant
Corona
C. F. Gray
Oscuro
Ira O
Silver City Chamber backs federal road funds grant
The Silver City Chamber of Commerce urges prompt expenditure of Federal Aid road money on the Silver City to Mimbres route. The project would serve Santa Rita Hurley Fort Bayard Central and Silver City as a main travel artery, reflecting public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Forest roads eyed in New Mexico plan
Three national forest roads in New Mexico are under study for construction as forest aid projects. The Glorieta Panchuella route in San Miguel, the Dati Reserve link in Socorro, and the Hondo Mescalero connection in Otero are the corridors considered for improvements by the state highway commission in Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Forestry Department
Santa Fe
San Miguel
Dati
Reserve
Socorro County
Hondo
Mescalero
Otero
Packers Show That Live Stock Is Still Going Up
The article notes meat prices rose after the armistice with February costs to meat packers at 12.4 per hundred, 2338 higher than the previous year. It cites J. Frank H. Curns resigning as Republican floor leader, and reports February hog and sheep price changes, with a 13079 percent five-year increase and related market data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank
Curns
War tanks to tour New Mexico cities
The Victory Loan campaign announces a publicity stunt featuring three ton tanks used in the war. American soldiers will man the exhibits in various New Mexico cities with Santa Fe on the route, showcasing the tanks as the most efficient type after battlefield trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Loan
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Defense Council Pushes Clean Up Week Across State
The state council of defense seeks a week suitable to most municipalities for a concerted drive toward cleaner towns and better sanitation. It plans 400 testimonials of appreciation for New Mexico families whose men fell in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
New Mexico
Three Cent Fare Proposal Pressed by State Commission
The state corporation commission led by Chairman Hugh Williams urged New Mexico senators and congressmen to arrange a conference with Arizona and Nevada representatives and federal railroad commission members. The goal is to discuss granting three cent railway fares across the three states, the only ones in the union with a discriminatory rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Corporation Commission
Hugh Williams
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Federal Railroad Commission
Immunity Building in County Town Drives Farm Bureau Idea
A county seat town banquet for farmers sparks discussion of forming a farm bureau to boost agricultural progress. A farmer criticizes local merchants for sending dollars to distant mail order houses and proposes farmers fund a business efficiency expert to improve local commerce. The piece argues harmony between business and farming is essential for community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Farm Bureau
Saving for War Savings Stamps Opens Youth Wealth
Never before have children had such earning and saving opportunities. Ten year olds can earn dollars, save and invest through War Savings Stamps at high government rates. A thriftier youth can fund two years of college by graduation through disciplined saving, while others waste earnings chasing unwise wants.
Birth of Basketball Echoes From Early Origins
The piece notes basketball’s twenty seventh birthday as a thriving global sport since its 1892 Springfield origin by Dr. James Naismith. It cites widespread growth, from early six-on-six play to standard five-on-five rules, with millions playing in clubs across the United States, Canada, Europe, South Africa and Asia. It reflects on the sport’s rise and a broader social commentary by Springer Stockmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qeseery
Springfield
Mass
M.C. A
J. Naismith
University of Kansas
United States
Canada
Europe
South Africa
Far East
Taos Tragedy: Husband Slays Wife in Brutal Friday Assault
Domestic trouble led to a January separation climaxing in a shocking murder at about 2 30 pm last Friday in Taos. Henry Simpson, son of the late Captain Smith H Simpson, killed his wife by slitting her throat from ear to ear before pursuing aid. He surrendered next day and is jailed for District Court trial. The couple had seven children, with two older sons away at Colorado seeking work. Neighbors aid the grieving family as children cope with loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taos
Henry Simpson
Smith H. Simpson
M. C. Pacheco
Simpson
District Court
Taos Junction
Colorado
Ch Mren
Link in important road oath by Gillett
William McKean, road supervisor of Pans county, spent a week on road business with the state engineer. McKean’s term saw much progress with levies for larger improvements. The state engineer approved six miles of Taos highway from Rinco to Taos Junction, designating construction to parallel the Rio Grande and eliminate the sandy pulls above Cieneguilla, an aggravation to Santa Fe Taos travelers for two centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKean
Pans County
McMcKean
McKean
Gillett
Taos
Santa Taos Highway
Rinco
Inada
Taos Junction
Rio Grande River
Cieneguilla
Santa Fe
Motor Trucks In Road Construction Reported Widely
Reports from many regions show increasing use of motor trucks in highway construction. Vehicles cut transport costs on decent roads and speed up work, with Goodrich Rubber noting trucks proved more economical hauling road building material and essential to expedited projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich Rubber Company
Tin Horn Harvest to be Wound Up at Gallup
Gallup officials move to curb open gambling after City Attorney Ruiz reports widespread games including punch boards pet machines and a craps table in many establishments with money changing hands. If state law is not enforced the ordinance may be adopted. punch boards partly used may be finished then removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Ruiz
Besinras
Galluip Herald
View Bank at Artelia Opens With Celebration
The Citizens State Bank opened last week with a holiday mood and hearty good wishes. Stockholders from Carlsbad Lakewood Dayton Lake Arthur and Roswell attended a noon luncheon in the rear room of the bank. The bank starts with a capital of 50000. Directors include E A Cahoon B P Saunders C M Farnsworth J F Joyce J M Hervey Rex Wheatley Beecher Rowan W S Williams A L Keinath officers are J M Hervey president Beecher Rowan vice president A C Keinath cashier F H Donahue assistant cashier K B Rowan book keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Compersie Bark Wants
Carlsbad
Lakewood
Dayton Lake Arthur
Roswell
E. A. Cahoon
If BP. Saunders
CM. Farneworth
J. F. Joyce
J. M. Hervey
Rex Wheatley
Beecher Rowan
W. S. Williams
ALC
Keinath
A. C. Keinath
F. H. Donahue
K. B. Rowan
Prospects Bright for Bumper Crops Along Pecos
The Roswell Star reports farmers in the Pecos valley optimistic about a record fruit crop as peach trees mature and thinning will be needed. If frost stays away, Pecos valley fruit could reach markets, with rains improving apples, cherries, pears, plums, and other fruit. Alfalfa yields will rise with first cuttings in under a month, grass is growing, and stockmen expect high year returns. Local business activity and collections improve as gardeners prepare early vegetables. lamb prices look to climb as sheepmen anticipate large markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voher
Beers
Mr. Beers
Pecos Valley
Pecns
New Mexico
Roswell
Scenic Wonder Notaries Qualified and Route Planned
County commissioners of Bernalillo and the state forestry bureau back a $50,000 state match for a scenic loop route from Albuquerque to Ellis Ranch in the Sandias. The 60 mile project would reach about 9000 feet, with Ta Madera and Bernalillo on the line, opening beautiful scenery to travelers if funded. Governor Pankey also appointed several notaries public including Martha Bradley, Be digno L Romero, Guadalupe county, and Ricardo Ortega. Convicts with restored citizenship gains are named for various crimes, as state pardons list several individuals receiving powers. Additional notaries public appointments include Miguel Lobate, Katherine Darnell, Enrique Fre, Tas Venas, Scott Ester, and others in Carlsbad and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernalillo County
Bureau of Forestry
Long
Albuquerque
Ellis Ranch
Sandia Mountai
Ta Madera
Bernalillo
Citizenshin
State Board of Pardons
Enriane Maes
Otero
Ervin Johnson
Colfax
Coriano Escudera
Santa Fe
Melandro Salas
Grant
Lorenzo Montes
Torrance
Mphent Hambly
Rio Arriba
John Southers
Miguel A. Lobate
Sables
Katherine Darnell
Artesia
Filly
Enrique S Fre
Dells May Vann
Stellworth
Scott Ester
Carlsbad
BE Robinson
Norman Harapel
Flamm Named County Road Superintendent for Otero County
Roy H. Flamm and his wife travel to Alamogordo where Flamm will take the county road superintendent post for Otero County at the maximum $2000 yearly under the new law. Governor Pankey commissions him as mounted policeman without pay except during duties. Flamm, decorated in France for quick thinking delivering ammunition under fire, was invalided home with lingering injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Flamm
Alamogordo
Otero County
Pankey
Flamm
France
First Quarterly Highway Meeting Held in Capital
The first quarterly highway meeting convened in the state capital this week with Commissioner Springer Atkinson and Kempenich in conference with State Engineer Gitters. They discussed transforming roads into state highways, financing, and field office needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Atkinson
Kempenich
Gitters
Pankey Faces Seven Large Cattle Tracts Across Regions
Pankey completed purchase of a large Texas Pecos valley cattle ranch becoming owner of six tracts. He holds one pasture in Kansas one in Colorado and three in New Mexico with a pending deal for a big range in Oklahoma. In a Santa Fe New Mexican interview the governor predicts better cattle industry times ahead for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Pankey
Texas
Pecos Valley
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican
Sierra Road Appointment Named Soldier’s Father to Succeed
Governor Pankey, filling in for Governor Larrazolo at the Mineral Wells road convention, appointed H. A. Wolford of Hillsboro as Sierra County road superintendent with the understanding he will resign in favor of his son, a soldier, upon the latter’s return from the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pankey
Larrazolo
Mineral Wells Road
H. A. Wolford
Hillsro
Sierra County
Vision of Franco German unity and Alsace Lorraine fate
The piece recounts Victor Hugo’s 1880 prophecy about France regaining Alsace Lorraine and uniting with Germany. It notes postwar relief for refugees, clothes shortages, and the appeal for American aid during the March relief drive. Names like Red Cross and Europe’s relief efforts are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Germany
Treves
Mainz
Cologne
Coblenz
Rhine
Europe
Belgium
Pate
Amercan Red Cross
America
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Roosevelt
OOMEN
U. S. For Health Department
Veteran's Society
Lincoln Has Good Roads Association
Prospect
F. Curns
Defense Council
Springer Stockmas
Artelia
Pecos
Martha Bradley
Quay Counts
Bedigno L. Romero
Guadalupe County
Ricardo Ortega
Secarre. Canty
Sierra Road
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