New Mexico Scenes of Coal, Rail, and Mining Changes
From Santa Fe to Des Moines and back, the region faces rail depot dismantling and a shift in joint agency operations. Major mine machinery orders for Memphis Red River Mining aim to finish a 2 ton mill, with oil fracking equipment expected within 30 days as mills near completion.
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Ee Oragee
South First Street
Des Malle
How Me
Cok Sant Santa Feat
Des Moines
Asepiitte
Sorta
Hingresenn
Freie
Vailyow
WD. Kershner
Denver
Kershner
Memphis Red River Mining Company
Memphis Amipaty
Memphis
Child Killed by Auto Near Artesia
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Atanacio Pelais of Artesia was killed this week after being run over by an automobile just north of Dayton. The car was driven by Mrs A H Hadley of Artesia, accompanied by a companion.
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Atanacio Pelais
Artesia
Dayton
A. H. Hadley
Electrician killed by 6000 volt line near power plant
Tyrone electrician Grant Omer Brasher aged about 25 was fatally injured last night when he touched a live wire carrying 6000 volts near the city power plant. He was found by bystanders and carried to Parker hospital where he died minutes later. Parents said to live inTerai city independent.
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Omer Brasher
Tyrone
Parker
Unclear Lincoln County Auto Crash Kills One Injures Two
A coroner led inquiry reports a car crash near the Newal Divide summit involving Norman, Rises, and others. Rises reportedly intoxicated, driving at high speed, causing the vehicle to plunge into an arroyo and gulch, leaving one dead and two injured. The accident occurred en route from Capitan to Carrizoto, with medical transfer arranged but serious injuries noted.
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Nuraay
Newal
Norman
Capitan
Carrizoto
Rises
Accident injures Tebek and men at wedding plans
In Friday incidents in May a man named Mor a suffers a bad head injury when his vehicle topples and a crowd gathers. He is treated. doctors say the skull not fractured, but recovery remains uncertain as friends plan to invite guests to a wedding while awaiting further news from Tucum Cari News.
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Milary
Eoingran
Marney
Tucumcari
Lumber Company Plans Long Run at Alamo Gordo Mills
The Lum ber company intends to open the mills with only essential machinery in place and to operate for at least 15 years with a full workforce. The plan follows a period of reception by the party at the site and reflects ongoing investment in local industry.
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Lumber Company
Alamogordo News
Local lineman survives severe burn in line accident near Ernst farm
James B. Cummings foreman of Deminglee & Electric Co a lineman gang escaped death after a volt line incident southeast of town near the Ernst farm. He suffered severe arm burns regained consciousness briefly, received treatment from Dr. Main and returned to work Monday. Additional notes describe a jail escape attempt and other court actions.
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James B. Cummings
Deminglee & Electric Company
Snply
Ernst Farm
JG. Main
Disorder at Pine Street cafe ends with fled customers
Sheriff Simpson arrived after seven Columbus youths caused a melee over a $575 bill at a Pine Street cafe. Dishes scattered, patrons panicked, and the group escaped before authorities could detain them. The sheriff vows action if they are caught.
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MM Ingham
Pine Street
Columbus
Simpson
Rattlesnake bite endangers Tucumcari man near San Jon
J C Barnett, father of Mrs Sam Dismukes, narrowly escaped serious injury after a rattler bit his hand while gathering maize near San Jon. He dressed the wound with his knife and sought treatment in Tucumcari where doctors reported danger past. Copper prospects in Bull Canyon near Cuerye drawn by Christian and Murray faye include high ore grades and surface copper values, with mining plans set ten miles from Montoya and three miles west toward Ima.
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J. C. Barnett
Sam
San Jon
Mr. Barnett
Dismukes
Tucuncaricari
Tucumcari
Quay
Christian
Murray Faye
Bull Canyon
Cuerye
Rocky Mountain
Montoya
Ima
Quay County
Monoya Democrat
Skeleton Unearthed at Kemp Lumber Site
Workmen at Kemp Lumber unearthed a skeleton they claim likely belongs to an Indian man of middle age. The bones were rotted yet teeth remained in good condition, found at shallow depth suggesting a burial depth under three feet. The discovery occurred during east and south site excavations near Ft. Sumner Leader.
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Kemp Lumber Company
Sumner Leader
Girl Hurt In Wagon Accident Near Estancia Hills
A daughter of Mr Tartin living west of Estancia was thrown from a wagon on a steep hill as it turned into a gate. The wagon wheel passed over her breast. A doctor was summoned and she remained under care. last report said she was resting well and hoped to recover.
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Uyiere
Witan
Dayton
Arthur
Mraff Kaiser
Nad Sas
Torrance
Tartin
Estancia
Apen
Eringetaion
Lightning injures boy and causes damage at home
A storm at Bob Owens residence near Smith Little Bob aged 6 was struck by lightning entering through an open door. The bolt passed under the house, through a trap door where the boy sat, tore his shoe, and exited the other side causing scattered damage. The boy was injured but able to play the next day.
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UNION
Bob Owens
Smith
Bob
Des Moines
Head On Collision In Des Moines Between Two Fords
A Trinidad man in Des Moines was in a head on collision with another driver on a rainy afternoon. Slippery ground and a wagon rut caused both cars to skid. Mullis managed to stop, Pryor’s brakes failed. Mullis escaped uninjured, Pryor was damaged and towed. Mullis drove to Lone Star for repairs.
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Pryor
Trinidad
Des Moines
Groud
Mullis
Lone Star Ff
Lightning Strikes Kill Horse and Destroy Horn
Amistad Tribune reports last Thursday evening lightning killed a horse owned by Joel Landrum and moments later struck the horn, causing total destruction by fire at the same location.
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Joel Landrum
Amistad Tribune
Rail Service Totals For Various Los Angeles Albuquerque Lines
The timetable lists No 7 arriving with connections to Rive, Albuquerque and west while No 3 California Limited carries locals to Albuquerque Williams Grand Canyon Los Angeles San Diego and San Francisco. No 1 Standard and Tourist sleepers for Los Angeles El Paso sleeper noted. Through connections include Beler Cut-Off Pecos Valley West Texas and Denver routes with various through sleepers and space assignments from Santa Fe.
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Co.ly Fee Rive
Querque
West
California Limited
Albuquerque
Williams
Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
el Paso
Beler
Pecos Valley
West Texas
Santa
Las Mrabisco
Santa Fe
California
Kansas City
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Wyoming crop report signals mixed state yields and prices
Wyoming crop data from the U S Department of Agriculture shows winter wheat at 1 28 million bushels and spring wheat forecast at 1 67 million, with oats potatoes hay and pastures listed. Price ranges compare Aug 1 this year to last year while conventions unfold in Lander for bankers shire conference and teachers institute.
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Union News Service
Cheyenne
Anquest
Wyoming
Bureau
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lander
Wyoming State Bankers’ Asociation
Van Loan Saved by Guide at Saratoga River Rescue
Charles E. Van Loan, author, along with Irvin Cobb and Tom O Connor, escaped death on the Platte as guide John White pulled them from the swift current after being swept away by the river.
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van Loan
Saratoga
Charles E. van Loan
Irvin Cobb
Tom O'Connor
Platte
John White
Blow of Fist Kills Wyoming Man Across City
A violent assault in Rawlins left a Wyoming man dead and several injured when Edward Wiley and others allegedly struck him on the sidewalk. The incident stalled on allegations of prior threats and a subsequent manhunt. Authorities report a man identified as Wilmer Palmer was hanged in Rawlins during the confusion, with investigations ongoing into motive and sequence of events.
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Wyoming
Aboyente Theodore 1
Zurns
Aled Trott
Edward Wiley
New Mexico Exchang Establishes Low Rates Across State
A compact notice shows a one cent per word rate for services across New Mexico. It invites menico residents and others to send express messages to any area, with Escudero city applying rules and deadlines.
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Black Butte Lead and Marble Company
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