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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
4
The piece argues against government claims that the rich will bear most war costs, saying taxes will hit consumers and that attacks on administration finance are political demagoguery. It contends prices rise, transport costs adjust, and workers fear strikes as taxes fund the war.
The piece warns of danger from German and Mexican border activity, citing air tank sites and potential raids. It argues that war rhetoric grows unless troops deter incursions and that informed Mexicans will resist being drawn into conflict, while some press agents push misleading narratives.
The piece argues that funding the war through immediate taxes ignores fiscal fairness since beneficiaries include unborn generations. It contends future generations will bear the burden and honor the sacrifices, accepting bond issues today for the Allied victory's long term value.
The Sierra Free Press urges that the open school board seats be filled by active progressive men who put children first and aim to improve citizenship rather than saving taxpayers a tenth of a mill.
Representative Rankin of Montana was recorded with Republicans on all roll calls the first day of the session. She voted for Mann for Speaker and Lyons for postmaster, stating before seating that she was elected on the Republican ticket and would follow the Republican caucus nominations.
The war will spur unprecedented resource development with government departments, notably Agriculture and Mines, offering direct aid and targeted investigations to benefit local regions and farmers. Strong federal action may push for nationwide prohibition as a war measure, amid military discipline against alcohol.
A statewide appeal urges Americans to donate to the Rocky Mountain Club Hoover Fund aiding Belgium. The drive reports rising contributions toward a $25,000 target and outlines plans to provide one meal daily to 1,250,000 schoolchildren. Committeeman Willard H. Hopewell of Albuquerque coordinates, asserting relief supports soldiers and keeps children fed amid war.
The wife of Bia Billia Navajo was sentenced to one year in federal custody for voluntary manslaughter by Judge Judy Neblett. The proceeding followed her indictment for killing her husband after an apparent domestic dispute. The federal grand jury recently adjourned, returning 88 true bills and 17 no true bills, with many cases involving liquor sales to Indians. Deputy Game Warden J Edward Veath arrived to assume duties as chief deputy, while the state plans stocking rifles for home guards in Grany and Luna counties.
The Normal School at E Rito formed a new board of trustees naming A B Renehan president and Jose Montaner secretary treasurer. Other members include Senator J J Mabry of Albuquerque Chaye Jr of Abiqui and Jose I Martinez of Rio Arriba county. A federal grand jury indicted a boy 11 for stealing shoes from an interstate shipment at Deming. George Stone of Orta shipped 700 head of cattle to Colorado Springs Texas, owned by Mr Snyder, who had sent them here last summer for pasture. The range is very dry with little rain expected soon.
Hon Alexander Read filed his bond and oath of office yesterday as District Attorney of this district. Opponent J H Crist has held the office since the year started while contest details play out. Strong possibilities Read will win the office in the near future. Otero County Prisoners two were received at the penitentiary this week. One jailed two years for beating his wife and the other eighteen months for jail breaking.
The Davis school district plans to issue an additional 25 000 in bonds for a new high school, facing only 36 negative votes. Combined with December's vote, the board now has 75 000 for construction, bids already called and work expected to start soon.
Major E P Bujac leads rough riders to join Roosevelt division for immediate service. No long-experienced riders. all willing to serve may report to Major Burne at once. In other news, Pat Middleton sold 2220 pounds mohair this week and Jack Heather plans a brick office block on Pyramid Street adjoining Brown block. D W Briel and Jack Heather contract for a two apartment house on Main Street. Lordsburg to replace old landmark with a two story modern business block for Eagle Drug Mercantile and other tenants.
The First National Bank of Lordsburg approved a fifty year lease for the brick building next to Dr. Crocker. Managers will seek plans for a second story and remodeling to merge both properties to expand space for the bank’s growing business. Dr. E. C. DeMoss awarded a related contract as work begins.
Guadalupe J Burton told the News office that he and his brother will plant 100 acres this year, 25 in corn, 15 in beans, and maize and cane. He notes a fairly good crop outlook and says he has prospered since arriving about three years ago, selling 1260 dollars worth from 60 acres in 1915 and 1000 dollars from 45 acres in 1914. Governor Lindsey attended a Methodist Church talk with James French, and new homesteaders arrived with four carloads of furniture and machinery moved from the depot.
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