President Wilson blamed for partisan wars in push for unity
Special to State Record reports Republican arguments that administration papers push for nonpartisan wartime discourse while President Wilson maintains partisan stance. The piece cites bi partisan commissions, political campaigning in New Hampshire and Indiana, and calls for economic principles and tariff protection as the path to peace and prosperity.
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Navy League Attacks Daniels Over Free Speech Charges
Washington reports Navy League condemns Secretary Daniels for suppressing officers and blocking Admiral Sims protest about lack of notice to European-bound transports. Eight officers reportedly signed the protest, with threats of court martial for revealing Mare Island explosion details. Daniels did not comment on the statement.
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Tax Commission Plans Special Session and Taos Roll Addition
The tax commission will meet in a special session next Monday to finalize tax rolls. Telegrams have been sent to assessors in counties that have not forwarded their rolls. Taos county’s tax roll reached Secretary Asplund showing total valuation of $477,351, up from $202.25 in 1910, an increase of $184,080.
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Crop of Potatoes Large This Year
Federal forecast shows a huge potato crop in the United States, suggesting cheaper prices and a return of potatoes to American family tables. The forecast estimates a total yield exceeding 467 million bushels, up from 285 million in 1916 and 360 million in 1915.
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Save a $100 Liberty Bond Or Burn It
Washington reports a new method to fund the next Liberty bond with minimal cost to citizens. Van H. Manning outlines a plan to trim coal bills by using intelligent furnace heat, citing a Yale professor’s 1912-13 example and promising rules the public can follow to save $30 to $100 or more. Also notes New Mexicans in selective draft will train at Fort Riley Kansas and other states at specified cantonments with totals of men assigned.
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Receivers of Coal Notice and War Relief Appeals
Santa Fe New Mexico August 20 1917 receivers of coal advised that July tariff supplements raised coal rates 15 cents per ton within New Mexico effective today. Hearing held August 18. Supreme Court appeal planned. freight bills may be refunded if old rates prevail. Also announced a Negro War Relief Emergency Circle led by Mrs Hapgood with support from Roosevelt and others, seeking contributions for families of Negro soldiers.
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London Parade of American Soldiers Draws Widespread Cheers
London August 16 Americans parade through Whitehall and past Buckingham Palace amid cheering crowds. King George and Queen Mary plus ambassadors and officials witness the procession as flags fly and traffic halts. Washington veterans and Civil War veterans joins the display, reflecting strong allied sentiment amid press praise and public enthusiasm.
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Education of Youth Must Not Be Neglected
Governor Lindsey urges continued education for all youths to support national victory and war effort. He cites universal public schools and technical colleges as essential to fill future military needs with technically trained personnel. He calls parents to keep children in school and notes wartime compensation and examination details for Civil Service forest ranger positions in New Mexico and Arizona.
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Gallup Mines See Rising Arrivals Amid Strike Tensions
Miners at Diamond and Southwestern mines prepare for a strike if the Gallup American Co. rejects United Mine Workers contracts. Extra workers arrived from the east as coal output rises at Weaver and Navajo mines, while rumors of new delivery wagons are denied. Local politics and press claims are debated amid the Gallup labor dispute.
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Great Wealth in Underground Waters Revealed
Luna County New Mexico shows waters beneath the surface yield large irrigation potential. Geologist Darton outlines water bearing beds under 500 square miles, with 2.5 million acres able to be irrigated, though pumping limits may curb demand. Deming prospers as a regional hub amid mineral data and rock types. Ford agencies in Eddy and Chaves counties have contracted to meet demand.
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Rail officials attend hearing at state corporation session
Railroad officials attended the hearing before the State Corporation Commission last Saturday. Representing A T and S F were J R Sounte general freight agent Topeka Avery Turner western Texas and New Mexico tax commissioner Amarillo C G Tunnel general tax commissioner Chicago IL Alma Hove publicity agent Amarilla F P and S W and Rock Island Lines Eugene Fox general freight traffic manager El Paso W A Hawkins general solicitor Denver and Rio Grande BR W Rob ee enter general freight agent Colorado Southern George Williams assistant general freight agent Colorado Springs The article notes secret service interest amid treason rumors.
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Forest to government buildings in one week
An account notes rapid government building progress as Mississippi pine felled on Saturday, kiln dried Sunday, loaded Monday, and delivered to Louisville Army Cantonment by Wednesday. Railroads and government cooperation enable swift cantonment construction nationwide. Oklahoma plans home guards, with county plans to be announced by defense councils.
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