State Highway Department Activities
Live stock loading advances along the New Mexico Central Railway include improved stock pens at Santa Fe and nearby yards, water and feeding facilities, and dipping vats under consideration. The highway department reports a Caterpillar tractor, plans for Federal aid projects 18 and 20 underway, and seven section Lincoin county highway work planned with gravel surfacing and estimated costs around 59,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Central Railway
Santa Fe
Clark
B. F. Pankey
Stanley
Moriarty
Estancia
Willard
Santa Fe Railway
Cedarville
New Mexico Central
Freight rates may rise as wage demands loom
The Road labor wage demands filed with the director general could lift monthly payrolls by about 28 percent from the last private operation month and push annual payroll to roughly 265 percent of the 1914 figure. If granted the 1917 payroll cost $1.73 billion, 1919 $2.58 billion, and proposed rise would bring 1920 payroll to $3.57 billion, as argued by Warren S. Stone and the BL Engineering advisory committee to President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wileson
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
New Oil Companies Incorporated in State
The state corporation commission records show several oil firms filing articles of incorporation. The Sierra Detroit Oil and Gas Corporation of Las Cruces lists capital stock of 300000 with shares of one dollar. incorporators are R. W. Jackson John Bingham and Charles Hill. Tex-Wye-New Oil Company of Santa Fe lists capital stock 000 with shares of one dollar. incorporators include Bonifacio Montoya A. B. Renehan Thomas T. Haney W. H. Gregory and H. C. Keen. Carl H. Gilbert of Santa Fe is statutory agent. The Southwestern Tularosa Basin Oil and Refining Company of Alamogordo increases directors to nine with three elected yearly intervals. W. H. Loretz is president and John H. Grant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Sierra Detroit Oil and Gas Corporation
Las Cruces
Caytal
R. W. Jackson
John Bingham
Charles Hill
Tex-Wye-New Oil Company
Santa Fe
Capital
Bonifacio Montoya
A. B. Renehan
Thomas T. Haney
W. H. Gregory
H.C. Keen
Albuquerque
Carl H. Gilbert
Southwestern Tularosa
French Scholarships for American Girls Offered
Superintendent Jonathan H. Wagner reports that the French government offers twenty scholarships in leading French Lycees for the year starting October 1. Open to young women aged 18 to 20 who can read French. Tuition, room and board provided. Applications direct to R. L. Kelly in Chicago or via Wagner.
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Jonathan H. Wagner
R. L. Kelly
Association of American Colleges
Mr. Kelly
Chicago
Wagner
Governor Larrazolo to Attend Pacific Fleet Review
Secretary Daniels invites Governor O A Larrazolo and his wife to Labor Day review of the Pacific Fleet in San Francisco. President Wilson and Secretary Daniels will be aboard the Oregon as the fleet passes under the Golden Gate. Larrazolo may extend his California visit for the event.
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Daniels
The
Navy
O. A. Larrazolo
San Francisco
Wilson
Oregon
Golden Gate
Larrazolo
California
New Mexico American Legion to Hold State Convention
The New Mexico American Legion announces its state convention in Albuquerque October 16 17 and 18 with Col Theodore Roosevel Jr expected present though vetoed daylight savings repeal. Citizens urged Shoemaker Station improvements and Santa Fe Railway to adjust schedules for changes.
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New Mexico American Legion
Houses
Congress
Albuquer
Shoemaker
Theodore Roose
Olt Velt Jr
Santa Fe
Aeri
Prosperous Wheat Harvest Near Mills and Prospects Rise
County around Mills reports a record wheat crop with yields higher than expected from Mesa acreage. Where ten bushels per acre were forecast, fifteen to forty bushels have appeared in places, with twenty to twenty five being a conservative range for 50 000 acres. Corn and beans look strong, land prices rise as ownership changes accelerate. oil leases emerge along the Red river west of Mills, raising hope of a Red River style boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mora County
Mills
Red River
Texas
Oklahoma
Federal aid road projects sent for approval
The New Mexico state highway department forwarded two Federal aid road projects to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval. Project No. 24 runs three miles south of Portales in Roosevelt County to the Curry county line, about fifteen miles, at an estimated cost of 1230000. It links to Project No. 25 from Clovis to Texico. Project No. 37 in Union County runs from near Dedman to Des Moines toward Renville, twenty three miles, part of the Colorado to Gulfway route via Raton, cost about 740000. Early approval is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Peoria
Carlsbad
Lea County
E Davedson
Roswell
Secretary of Agriculture
W. C. Davidson
Lincoln County
Picachhill
Border Hill
Carrizoro
Ft. Stanton U So Marine Hospital Reservation
Forts Reserve
Roosevelt County
Portales
Curry County
Clovir
Texico
Amarillo
Union County
Dedman
Des Moines
Renville
Colorado
Gulfway
Raton
A.C. Gilmer
Otto
Gilmer
Panhandle
Texas
Plains Country
Stubblefield
Springer
Open Valley
Fromm
Mule
Albuquerque
Giter
Clovis
Roosevelt Memorial Association Formed by Roosevelt Friends
The Roosevelt Memorial Association has been formed by several of the late Colonel Roosevelt's personal friends. It aims to provide memorials in line with the National Committee plans, including a monumental memorial in Washington and the creation of a park in Oyster Bay, possibly including Sagamore Hill, to be preserved like Mount Vernon and Lincoln's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Governor Proclaims Labor Day Observance
Acting Governor B F Pankey designates Monday September 1 as Labor Day and invites citizens to celebrate. He frames two enemies as red flag activities and food hoarders threatening America, urging lawful effort by organized and general labor to defend national prosperity and prevent distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Pankey
America
Successful Old Settlers Reunion at Otto
A large turnout in Otto in the Es tancia valley enjoyed a two day social gathering. A carefully planned program offered foot, wheel barrow, horse, pony, and burro races, riding tournaments, and a friendly baseball game between Otto and Venus. A barbecue and ample baskets fed attendees while shade and precincts provided comfort. The event honored visiting soldiers and featured a well prepared schoolhouse venue east of the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pla
Otto
Estancia
Everseady
Parioh
Venus
Shade
Red Cross 1920 Membership Drive Set for November
Plans for a nationwide Red Cross campaign opening Monday November 3 and ending Armistice Day November 11 were announced by Dr Livingston Farrand chairing the executive committee. The Third Red Cross Call aims to enroll 1920 members while raising 15 million dollars to meet war obligations at home and abroad with local chapter appeals where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Livingston Farrand
The
American Red Cross
Water rights notices for Apache Arroyo and Beaver Creek
Ed M Hixenbaugh of Wagon Mound files notice with the state engineer to divert one second foot of water from Apache Arroyo to irrigate 72 acres in section 15 township 21 north range 21 east. The Tralove Mining Company of Astonito Colorado seeks 12 second feet from Beaver Creek near Toltec Station to develop about 380 horsepower.
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M. Hixenbaugh
Apache Arroyo
North Range
Tralove Mining Company
Astonito
Colorado
Beaver Creek
Rio Los Pinos
Toltec
Denver and Rio Grande
Rio Arriba County
Hondale Promised New Freight Facilities
Federal manager A E Sweet urges the U S Railroad Administration to build a 12 by 16 foot freight house and a 1 012 foot waiting room at Hondale south of Deming to serve tomato shippers and fruit and vegetable shipments to El Paso. The train conductor will be authorized to receive and bill express shipments from Hondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Commission
A. E. Sweet
U. S. Railroad Administration
Hondale
Deming
el Paso
Cabbage and cantaloupe crops show large acreage rise hoped
Local report from Las Cruces district notes 50 cars of cabbage and 150 cars of cantaloupes with expectations of a significantly larger acreage next year. The findings indicate an optimistic outlook for growers in the district as planting expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces Dist
Las Cruces
Shots Exchange Near Town Sparks Hospital Move
In a brief incident three bullets whizzed over a man’s head and he fired back then sought help in town. Ogle allegedly received the shots and was rushed to County Hospital then Santa Fe Hospital at La Junta. Conflicting stories arise and the case may continue.
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Ogle
Santa Fe
la Junta
Raton
Estancia Valley to See New Rock Crushing Plant
The Springer Transier will start immediate construction of a modern rock crushing and milling plant on North Fourth Street facing the Santa Fe rocks. It will handle all grades and supply road and streetwork, the building trade, and will operate within thirty days with a capacity larger than any state plant.
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Springer Transier
North Fourth Street
Santa Fe
Caso Bitulithic Company
Albuquerque
South First Street
Compet
Albuquerque Herald
Sive
New Companies Incorporated In Lincoln and Surrounding Areas
Multiple entities filed articles with the state corporation commission. Consumers Coal Company of Os 1 ento in Lincoln County plans coal and metal mining plus oil, timber, power, and transport ventures with 300900 capital stock. Raton Country Club seeks country club activities with 10000 capital. Rocky Mountain Realty Company of Santa Fe aims real estate and contracting services with 10000000 capital. County Farm and Livestock Bureau of Union County forms to promote agriculture and livestock cooperation with no capital stock. Incorporators include M D Gaylord J C Wilmforth Reamer Hillard A Poussally A Rawlings John T Hill E Pase E G Raffety CN Wackwell Jas J Connelly E Bo Humphreys TD Leib J Van Houten Chas Adams Thomas A B Chilcote Orren Beaty and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Coal Company
Os 1
Ento
Lincoln County
Commis
M.D. Gaylord
J C Wilmforth
Reamer Hillard
A. Poussally TA. Rawlings
John T. Hill
EE Pase
E.G. Raffety
Oscuro
Rodes Bradley Company
Clevi
A. Jodes
Bradley
W. F. Bradley
Raton
CN Wackswell
Jas
J. Connelly
E. Bo Humphreys
TD. Leib
J. van Houten
Baton
Rocky Mountain Realty Company
Santa Fe
J. Kenney
Guthrie Smeth
Ho J Mendenhall
Farm and Live Stock Bureau
Union County
State Corporation Commission
State College
Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Chas. Adams
Thoma
A. B. Chilcote
A. L. England
Orren Beaty
Clayton
Information Request For New Mexico Telephone Hearing
The state corporation commission seeks detailed financial and property information from Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph in advance of a September 15 hearing on proposed rate increases. Documents requested include the company’s New Mexico operations, assets, construction, compensation, and historic payrolls since 1914, plus a 1919 period breakdown. The commission aims to evaluate whether higher rates are justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
New Mexico
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
State of
Athey
Wees Jon
Interstate Commerce Mission
Reward paid for arrest and guilty plea in cattle larceny
The Pecos Valley Live Stock Protective Association paid 1400 dollars on Monday afternoon for the arrest and guilty plea of Marshal Jones in cattle larceny. Jim Johnson received 500 dollars while Harvey Hall and J. M. Moreland shared 900 dollars. The camping ground east of Main Street was upgraded by the Chamber of Commerce and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley Live Stock Protective Association
Marshal Jones
Jim Johnson
Harvey Hall
J. M. Moreland
J. M. More
Sheriff Association
Oarkers
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Roswell
Colfax Police Foil Attempted Payment Plot After Goat Hill Shoot
Subdued mystery surrounds last Tuesday's shooting near Goat Hill. Mrs. Alice Cochran, operator of the Lyric rooms, had been receiving a demand to place $100 at a marked spot. Chief Jesse James and deputy J Toole hid nearby with firearms. They observed a man crawling toward the money moments before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scinity
Goat Hill
Alice Cochran
Jesse James
J.toole
Santa Fe
Bear grubber grower profits eyed in county effort
The bear grass industry is being tested by many farmers who believe it could be profitable if Henry Ford is involved. Bear ears suitable for cutting and baling are valued for use and potential revenue, with continued discussion noted to appear on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Henry Ford vindicated after six cent libel ruling
Henry Ford wins a small libel case against the Chicago Tribune, reclaiming six cents in damages after being called an anarchist in 1916. The ruling marks vindication for Ford in the long dispute over the newspaper’s characterization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
Ihim
Discriminatory Freight Rates Proposed Affect Deming and El Paso
The Pacific Freight Bureau is asked to amend its 15th section to apply close rates between El Paso and Deming to Arizona points, favoring El Paso while restricting Deming’s jobbing business. The Interstate Commerce Commission opposes the change, warning it would raise Deming rates and discriminate against the town, and requests a hearing before the rates take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Freight Bureau
FI Paso
Demire
Arizona
el Paso
Corporation Commission
Interstate Commerce Communion
Tates
Commission
Roswell Prepares for Ozark Trails Relay Meet
Roswell New Mexico hosts the Ozark Trails convention October 1 2 and 3 featuring four relay road meets. Routes span from Mississippi River through Springfield Joplin and Oklahoma City to Las Vegas Santa Rosa and Portales and from Abilene to Wichita Falls Quanah and Plainview and from El Paso through Alamogordo and Tularosa. Definite schedules arrive in September with car caravans between communities and a strong highway promotion program for visitors and campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
New Mexico
Sue Tomobiles
Mississippi River
Springfield
Joplin
Maami
Oklahoma City
Chickasha
Las Vegas
Santa Rosa
Cloom
Portales
Abilene
Texas
Stamford
Haske
Wichita Fall
Vermont
Quanah
Plainview
el Paso
Alamogordo
Tularess
Railroads forfeit unused lands under Senate plan
Secretary Lane proposes forfeiting railroad rights of way on Indian reservations and allotments where roads were not built or land used for stations within five years. He would appoint a referee to decide disputes, with findings deemed final.
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Lane
Congress
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M. Central
American Legion
Daylight Savings
Roosevelt Memorial Association
OLD Settlers
Estancia Valley
NEW Mexico News Review
Bernalillo
Henry Floyd
Johnson Mesa
Mr. Floyd
Mesa
Baton Range
Linwood Mesa
O'Brien
Nutting Drug
CD. Stevens
Baptist Sanitarium
Clovis News
Cox & Stanfield
Benton Place
Gray
Little
Chihuahua
Ben Watts
Doc” Howard
Howard
Every
Clavis Journal
Colfax
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