Legislature to Convene in Extra Session Conference Held
Governor Lindsey calls a conference with legislative leaders at the executive office Saturday afternoon to plan a special session and military measures for his address to the joint session. Attending are Senate President John S. Clark, House Speaker W. H. Llewellyn, Judge RP Barnes, Rep. David J. Leahy, Justice J. Roberts, Col. E. C. Abbott, former Senator Thomas B. Catron, and R. C. Reid. The aim is a brief session with swift, cost-conscious action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Matt
John S. Clark
Las Vers
State Senate
W. H. H. Llewellyn
Ft. Seldon
House
RP. Barnes
Albuquerque
Reblican
David J. Leahy
Las Vegas
J. Roberts
The
States Supreme Court
Col. E. C.abbott
New Mexico Regiment
U. S
Thomas B. Catron
R. C. Reid
Roswell
Sesson
Tucumcari’s Patriot Parade Marks War Declaration
Crowds line the streets of Tucumcari in a four block parade led by the high school band and hundreds of flags after the war declaration against Germany. Mayor Joseph Israel and District Attorney Riker urge national unity as Confederate veteran H H Simmons and Union veteran Grandpa Taylor salute the flag in a moment of shared patriotism.
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Germany
Tucumcari
Joseph Israel
Distriet
Riker
H. H. Simmons
Grandpa Taylor
United We
Mills Enters Army Service Reserve Surgeon Called Up
Dr. William Porter Mills, reserve United States army surgeon, has been ordered to report at Fort Logan Colorado at once. He and his family left Las Vegas Monday, with Mrs Mills and children moving to Boulder for the time being. Mills has been superintendent of the New Mexico Hospital for the Insane at Las Vegas for five years and was recently succeeded by Dr M F DesMarais.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Porter Mills
United States Army
Fort Logan
Colorado
Mills
Las Vegas
M. F. DesMarais
Ruling Limits County Road Levy Under New Law
Attorney General Harry L. Patton states counties cannot add two mills for road purposes to the five mills allowed by the 1915 Bursum tax law. The opinion holds that permitting the extra two mills would imply the Bursum law was repealed for fea4 meanses, constraining county tax levies.
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State Highway Commission
Harry L. Patton
Patton
Patriotic Chautauqua Season Brings Promised Fun
San ta Fe chautauqua opens with a patriotic program emphasizing Horner and Pittsburgh talent. The event features humor, music, and moral instruction as it appeals to local audiences amid steady ticket prices and a focus on national sentiment.
Sunshine State seals sent for widespread use in New Mexico
The New Mexico Publicity Bureau in Santa Fe has a fresh supply of 100000 Sunshine State seals. The two color design features blue on red with the state coat of arms and the motto New Mexico The Sunshine State. They’re sized about a half dollar and suitable for affixing to mail backing leaves, to be freely distributed to businesses and residents for state mail. Write the New Mexico Publicity Bureau Land Office, Santa Fe, NM to obtain seals or indicate usage.
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New Mexico
Rivat Santa Fe
Sunshine State
Old State Immigration Bureau
New Mexico Publi Bureau
Land Office
Santa Fe
Road Levy Authorized By Chapter 74 Sessions Laws
The text notes a change to the road levy under Chapter 74 of the Session Laws. It states that the one mill tax for state road purposes is exempt from Bursum law limits, allowing the levy to be increased as provided.
Sentimental jury fued by Judge Raynolds verdict
Judge Raynolds excused the twelve jurymen in the Peck case after they found him not guilty of stealing brass from American Lumber Co. He criticized their sentimentality and said the state should not incur expenses to convict. The judge noted the wife and children in court and warned the jurors to prioritize justice over sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Peck
Lerican Lumber Company
Raynol
Raynolds
State of
New Mexico
Each School Day Worth Money to Students Revealed
The United States Department of Education reports that a school day translates to 9.02 in cash value for a student. By comparing wages, the data show 100 days earns 902, 200 days 1804, and 300 days 2706 annually, implying a ten year gain of 27,060 for completing extensive schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Education
Iris
State Department
Oil Fueled Trains Show Big 1916 Increase Nationwide
United States Geological Survey statistics reveal a 15 percent rise in oil fuel use by railroads in 1916, totaling 42,126,417 barrels. Distances ran reached 140,434,566 miles with oil engines covering 3.33 miles per barrel, on 31,980 miles of track across 21 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Geological Survey
Mexico
Union County Land Sale Draws Dense Bidding
A large state lands sale in Union County on the 25th is expected to attract many bidders. An excursion by Volney T. Hoggart drew over 175 visitors from Denver, with additional bidders arriving from Oklahoma. Ninety tracts range from a few acres to nearly forty thousand, offering opportunities for homes and land.
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Union County
Volney T. Hoggart
The
Great Divide
Denver
Oklahoma
Paper Makers Indicted by New York Jury
A federal grand jury indicted the News Print Manufacturers' Association and seven executives for Sherman anti trust violation. Defendants Mead Dodge Gould Chapoon Backus Smith and Sensenbin headed large paper firms and collectively controlled about fifty five percent of US news print production. The probe follows months of inquiry and earlier trade commission activity leading to adjustments.
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New York
News Print Manufacturers’ Association
Federal Grand Jury
George H. Mead
Phillip T. Dodge
Garton H. P. Gould Chapoon
Edward W. Backus
Alexander Smith
Frank J. Sensenbin
Grand
I Gan
Ted
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
High Grade Cattle Wants At Indian Agencies
The Indian Service seeks several hundred head of high grade cattle for reservations in New Mexico and Arizona. Bids due by April 20, 1917, to agency superintendents. Eligible stock should suit the climate and altitude of the target lands.
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The
Indian Service
JT. W. Miller
New Mexico Cattle & Horse Growers’ Association
A. A. Jones
New Mexico
Arizona
Fort Apa
Jche
Whiteriver
Jacarilla
Dulce
Mescalero
Tularosa
San Juan
Shiprock
Seattlemens' Association
Albuquerrane
Fine Registered Cattle Bring High Prices at Sale
J B Yeakley of Plain county conducted a sale of Herefords. A bull named Bike Sunday sold for 400 to R B Rodgers of Tolar and a three year old Sarah Boy went to W G Harris of Texigo for 8100. Average price for seven bulls was 24200 per head. A four year old cow Laura II sold for 320 and the highest priced yearling went for 207.50. Grade bulls averaged 100 with a top of 115. Yeakley plans another sale mid summer as farmers swap animals and knowledge.
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J. B. Yeakley
Plain
Quay County
R. B Rodgers
Tolar
W. G. Harris
Texigo
Laura
Lancaster
Ina
Percy Sample
Tthis
Yeakley
Tth
Patriotic Chautauqua Will Feature Star Lineup
The program promises wit and wisdom with a practical plan for community development. A strong patriotic message dominates the season with songs and displays underscoring American ideals. Notable acts include the Althea Players, Metropolitan Men Singers, Peg Hill and the Hawaiians, Keller Willie, and Pinafore orchestra. Lectures feature Edward Ott, Lou Beauchamp, William Bennett, Thomas Fletcher, Ada Kouch, and Ductot the magician. Children will perform a chautauqua circus before two large productions, Little Women and Pinafore, totaling 50 performers. The season offers extended entertainment at standard ticket prices.
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America
Althea Players
Metropolitan Men Singers
Peg Hill
The
Hawaians
Keller-Willie Company
Pinafore Orchestra
Santa Fe
Edward
Amherst Ott
Lou Beauchamp
William Rainey Bennett
Thomas Brooks Fletcher
Ada Kouch
Ductot
Gallup Missed A Blow Up By A Narrow Margin
Gallup New Mexico April 12 Joe Bailey Marcum surrendered to McKinley county sheriff saying he was part of a plot to blow up the Gibson and Allison mines near here and the Santa Fe railroad bridge across Canyon Diablo He will be turned to federal authorities for further examination Marcum said he joined with Juan Lavalle in El Paso to carry out the plan Lavalle told him a third party offered ten thousand dollars to be divided Marcum notes Lavalle accompanied him here but vanished A German preacher misled officers leaving a hidden grip in a saloon containing railroad maps and sketches of Ft Wingate The captured satchel showed miles and details of bridges along the line The man was later jailed in eastern Arizona and sent to Fort Apache for detention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
N. M
Joe Bailey
Marcum
McKinley County
Gibson, and
Allison
Canyon Diablo
Juan Lavalle
el Paso
Lavalle
Arizona
Fort Apache
Patriotic Guardsmen honored at Santa Fe banquet and plaza rally
Santa Fe held two large patriotic events for Company E and F of the New Mexico National Guard. A Chamber of Commerce banquet at Library Hall featured Governor Lindsey, Adjutant General Herring, Secretary Lucero, and Col. Abbott with Judge Hanna presiding. A Sunday outdoor reception in the plaza followed, with speeches praising the guardsmen’s past service and urging readiness for future calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Club and Womens Board of Trade
Library Hall
National Guard of
New Mexico
Hanna
Chamber of Commerce
Lindsey
Herring
Lucero
Santa Fe
Abbott
Quetta
Parker
Berlin
Francing
National Guard
Companies E
Government Crop and Livestock Report Summary
Washington reports the April crop and livestock summary for New Mexico and the United States. It shows state condition at 8 percent of normal and 2 percent for April 1 ten-year averages. U.S. condition at 63.4 percent, with hogs at 14 percent. Disease losses reach 4.87 percent, with exposure losses at 1.7 percent.
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United States
Washington
New Mexico
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United
Gallup Women Form Rifle Team and Practice
Gallup New Mexico April 11 a number of Gallup women organized a rifle team at a meeting in the Empress theatre yesterday afternoon They will practice regularly under guidance of several expert riflemen The move follows a call signed by ten prominent women including Dr Ada M Chrailer Mrs L E Gould Mes Palmer Ketner Mrs D P Chisholm Mrs E W Cooper Lena W Waring Mrs FBI Maple Dr EF Carman Mrs J A Gordon and Mrs Frank Pino urging women to learn firearms to help protect homes and children
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Gallup
N. M
Empress Theatre
Ada M. Chrailer
L. E. Gould
Mes. Palmer Ketner
D. P. Chisholm
E. W. Cooper
Lena W. Waring
FBI Maple
EF. Carman
J. A. Gordon
Frank Pino
Ship Train of Feed Stock From Carlsbad
Eight double deck cars of fat lambs and two cars of finished two year old steers were shipped north from Carlsbad New Mexico. The lambs from the Crawford feed lots will be finished at the Santa Fe yard at Em Kan near Kay City market. The steers fed by G Tracy have made large gains on alfalfa hay and full grain rations and are headed to the Kansas City market direct.
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Carlsbad
N. M
A. J. Crawford
Kansas City
Deming urged bond for new county jail at $50 000
Commissioner James W Phillips seeks to push a resolution to voters authorizing a 50 000 bond to replace the old Platinum avenue jail in Luna County. He will confer with District Attorney J S Vaught and favors a location near the new courthouse with ample space and exercise yard. Phillips argues for careful prisoner screening to prevent disease spread and notes current facilities are inadequate, with some inmates sent to Santa Fe and Silver City for safekeeping.
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James W. Philips
Bounty
Deming
Platinum Avenue
Luna Conty
Phillips
J. S. Vaught
Court House
Santa Fe
Silver City
Wisely Chosen Board and Leaders at Insane Asylum
Governor Lindsey selected a board of directors for the insane asylum and Cecilia Rosenwald as president to replace the late Governor Rae. Edd “McWenie” becomes secretary, both noted as successful business men. The board also chose Dr. DesMarais as superintendent and resident physician, replacing Dr. Mills. The writer recalls Dr. DesMarais as a skilled physician with a wide reputation in insanity care, noting his surgical prowess and past work in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and the Mesilla valley.
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Gov
Lindsey
Tnsane Asylum
Cecilia Rosenwald
Raea
Edd “McWenie
Rosenwald
McWenie
Mills
DesMarais
Albuquerque
Santa Fe —A. & P
Mexico
Mesilla Valley
Wonderfulite
Vegas
Cordite Jags Aid Booze Substitution Fears
London reports officials logging cordite chewing as a cause of drunkenness among women and young girls. Cordite provides a narcotic like high with immediate nervous system effects and dangerous dependence. Official warning follows as authorities tighten controls amid war-time supply and health concerns. Concurrent notes describe EagleNest dam work with 200 workers, expected completion by fall and land sales by Morene Valley Land company to attract eastward farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ministry of Munitions
Eagle's Nest
Cimarron
Rom Ute Park
Neal Hanson
Thave Ute Park
Morene Valley Land Company
Dawson
Koehler
Blancett Trial Opens In District Court Indictment Upheld
Elbert W. Blancett was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to murder charges in Santa Fe district court. Judge E C Abbott overruled a plea in abatement as attorneys sought a change of venue, and jurors were drawn for a lengthy trial expected to last ten days to two weeks.
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Elbert W. Blancett
Clyde D. Armour
E. C. Abbott
Ing
Abbott
A. B. Renehan
Blancett
Renehan
Sadler
Santa Fe County Grand Jury
J. H. Crist
Grand and Petit
State of
New Mexico
J. A. Wood
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Mportant
H. C. of L
Horner
Pittsburgh
Mies
Fige
Buresa Oe Blance
Raefa
State Publicity Bureau
Plaza
Lancett
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