Rally and reception for Governor-elect Mechem in Las Vegas
A torch light parade through Las Vegas honored Governor-elect M C Mechem, hosted by San Miguel county Republicans. The event featured over 100 gate mobiles two brass bands floats riders on horseback and hundreds of torch bearers as women led the procession. Speakers included Lt. Gov B F Pankey National Committee man H O Bursum Congressman elect Nestor Montoya and Governor-elect Mechem who addressed a large crowd. Judge Leahy and Col M M Padget hosted after at the La Jare Club with further entertainment continuing to Saturday night.
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Duncan Opera House
Las Vegas
M. C. Mechem
San Miguel County
David J. Leahy
B. F. Pankey
H. O. Bursum
Nestor Montoya
M. C Mechem
Judge Leahy
M. M. Padget
la Jare
Inaugural Committees Move Ahead with Plans
The executive committee for Inauguration held meetings Sunday afternoon and Wednesday, with subcommittee chairmen reporting and plans for services advancing. Officials expect record attendance for New Mexico’s capital city event, as preparations for articles and arrangements proceed on schedule. A Willow Creek oil prospect in San Juan county reports progress in the Fruitland formation with a two foot strike and several gas shows totaling about two and a half million feet.
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New Mexico
Willow Creek, Syndicate
San Juan County
Fruitland
le Fanks
Belgian King Honors Fr. Docher of Isleta
Rev Fr A Docher priest of Isleta parish is honored by Rang Albert of Gelkirm who conferred the order Chevalier de LGridre de Leopold on him. A Belgian consulate copy in Denver confirms the official act dated December 22 1919. The honor acknowledges his aid entertaining the king during a visit to Albuquerque and Isleta.
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A. Docher
Isleta
Rang
Albert’ of
Gelkirm
L’gridre de Leopold
Albuquerque
Lleta
Denver
District Judge Rules State Income Tax Law Unconstitutional
District Judge Heomanee Monday held the state income tax law unconstitutional, dismissing all contentions attacking the law including its graduated features and alleged domestic discrimination. An appeal was taken to the supreme court seeking a prompt ruling to clear the way for potential further income tax legislation by the 1921 session.
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Heomanee
Supreme Court
Conference of Taxing Officials January Fifth
The state tax commission calls a three day meeting of county and city taxing officials for January to share experience and aid new members in tax matters. Governor Mechem and others involved in enforcing taxation laws have been invited to attend.
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State Tax Commission
Mechem
Child Welfare Drive Secures Desired Results
Monday tag day in Santa Fe for the Child Welfare Home drew cheerful responses with considerable sums reported from Albuquerque Roswell and other cities. It is probable that when all returns are in the needed amount will be raised.
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Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Roswell
Governor Mechem Arrives in Santa Fe After Rally
Governor elect Mechem arrived in Santa Fe Saturday evening returning from the Republican Rally in Las Vegas. He remained over Sunday visiting with political friends and social associates including George Craig of Socorro.
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Elect Mechem
Senta Fe
Bic
Vegas
George Craig
If. A
Socorro
Reclamation Service progress and pardons in New Mexico
A summary shows the Reclamation Service through July 1 1920 dug 1263 miles of canals and 95 tunnels with 27 miles. built dams bridges culverts roads railways and power lines. total construction near 425 million dollars. crop values in 1919 near 89 million dollars and 150 million overall. 1920 crops exceeded 1919 but prices down. In New Mexico, Fidel Martinez Ostino was pardoned. legal debate centers on governor’s pardon power and section 5087 of 1915 code. appeals followed with court considerations and potential immediate hearing. accompanying items include Red Cross campaigns and local economic impacts.
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Sed Wes
Warren
Official and Other State News In Brief
The came saniory hoged reports that BAIRE head of cattle were ea ted frrom the state during the month of November.
Prospective oil well work advances near city limits
Reports describe drilling for oil in the region with rotary equipment to reach water rock and setting the stage for a heavy well program. Local officials discuss race seating hearings and state-level measures including a proposed state fish hatchery, bridge repairs east of Hagerman, and a major push by New Mexico wool men seeking favorable regulations in Washington.
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Blackdon
Sandoval
Prager Miller
Reseell
Washington, D.C
New Mexico Wool Growers Association
Heavy docket eyed for Colfax December term
Colfax faces a heavy December court docket with several notable cases. The State seeks trial for E Martinez, Taos county clerk, and Dr J M Woodman over a death of a county employee, with the matter scheduled for Colfax County. A fire at 2 pm damaged the Trick Building housing Dr G C Roberts's drug store and a meat market. origin unknown and losses estimated at 15 000 dollars with 30 dollars insured. The Doctor resided on the second floor and a trunk of Mrs Roberts’s personal effects survived.
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E. Martinez
Taos County
J. M. Woodman
Colfy Sounty
Sub Way
Dr. GC
Roberts
Maxwell
Springer Stovkmat
Plating mill under way near Longwell Lumber site
Curry 1 Peyer begins erecting a plating mill south of Longwell Lumber Company. The two lots will house modern machinery, with installation starting as building completes. Also notes expansion of Clovis Laundry and various regional updates on power, roads, and local projects.
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Peyer
Longwell Lumber Company
Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Formed Amid Funding Debate
In Dona Ana Valley, the U S Biological Survey will assist with rodent control as Farm Bureau covers three years of expenses for expert trappers. Five survey members operate from Hill with Mesilla as winter HQ, while Las Cruces residents choose the name Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce after a decisive vote.
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U.S Biological Survey
Farm Bureau
Biological Survey
Herville
Hill
Mesilla
Las Cruces
Cattle shipments and road work lift Eddy county scene
Eddy Cattle Inspector Tower reports November shipments of 5823 cattle and twenty five plones from Eddy county with pens at Carlsbad Avalon and Lakewood and some cattle from Chaves and Ote tw counties. Alfalfa seed buyers in Carlsbad discuss car load prospects as road work to the Lea county line nears completion and the Santa Fe line upgrades continue. The oil seed and hay trades, railroad pipe line moves, cavalry stables plans, and local timber operations reflect a busy period with several notable local figures and a field deputy appointment in the internal revenue service.
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Eddy County
Carlsbad
Avalon
Lakewood
Chaves
Otetw
Watréet
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Dark Canyon
J. F. Hart
Aries
Bridge Refitting and New Santa Rosa Road Plan
Guadalupe reports progress on reftooring the Pecos county bridge and a planned road to connect with the state highway entering Santa Rosa from the east. The route will reach Fourth street via the most practical path as bids are published and work may start in January. A major regional deal involved Chickasha’s Griggers buying Hicks & Jones interests near Cuervo with seven thousand cattle sold at 45 dollars each, and the Hickses taking Long House in Cuervo.
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Pecos
Hagerman
Grady
Luther Nutt
Clovis
Santa Rosa
Ato Fourth Street
New Mexico
Griggers
Chickasha
Oklahoma
Johm Ur Hicks
Hicks, & Jones
Cuervo
Feases
Hicks
Rural School Nurse Doing Splendid Work
The November rural school report for Santa Fe county praises Amada Metzger for a busy month. She made medical visits across multiple communities, treated and educated families, held clinics, examined 372 pupils, found defects, and conducted talks and follow ups. She traveled many miles and earned credit for extensive public health work.
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Santa Fe
Cicero-Warren
Jel
Ous
Amada Metzger
Santa Fe County
Ortiz accuses election as illegal votes surge
Marcelino A Ortiz claims a landslide tally in the race against Jose Madrid was overturned by widespread illegal voting in Cerrillos San Ildefonso and Upper Santa Cruz. He asserts about 225 of his votes were counted for Madrid and nearly 400 illegal ballots favored Madrid, challenging the final result and the assessor’s office win.
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Marcelino A. Ortiz
Jose Maid
Ortiz
Cerrillos
Jin
San Ildefonso
Santa Cruz
Madrid
We Kinley County Budget Battle Sparks City County Clash
County commissioners of We Kinley vote to approve Gallup officials budget prompting a fierce contest. City officials appeal to the state tax commission and the case will be heard at the commission’s session next week.
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Union County
Couny
City
C . Walter
Cliyson
Albuquerque
F. B. Howson
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe
State Corporation Commission
We Kinley County
Gallup
State Tax Commission
Fire saves Fort Sumner Drug Store from blaze
Fire narrowly spared the Fort Sumner Drug Store after smoke was seen at a barber shop door. Investigators traced the blaze to a hole burned through the floor of the Central Market on the west side, the source working toward destroying the block. The store floor was reportedly smoke proof.
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Fort Sumner
Beng
Central Seat Market
Hidalgo County men bound over to federal grand jury
Wilson and Tom Bell bound over to the Federal grand jury Lonmas over Job Frepatrick in the sum of 1000 dollars each for default of furnishing bonds. They were committed and will be charged by US officers. Sheriff Wright and Deputy Deetty arrested them Saturday afternoon at Steam. The prisoners possessed contraband items and were selling at cited prices.
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Ber Wilson
Tom Bell
Federal Grand Jury
Lonmas
Job Frepatrick
Wright
Tyner
Stel Jc
Food train shipments to eastern markets sparking transport note
In a report from Carrizo News a rail shipment moved 13 carloads of C4 to eastern markets via Kansas City and a shipping firm. The line indicates a full train to market with several adds to the transport. A violent knife attack near Bronco Texas injured Mrs Nim Whitley with uncertain motive. Police captured the assailant, Stone, and transported him for questioning.
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Catele Company
Carrizoro News
Mos M
Bronco
Texas
Odney
Stone
Nim Whitley
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