New Mexico to Get Million and Half for Roads in 1919
State Engineer James A. French submitted his annual report to Governor Lindsey detailing federal aid plans for main routes. The report notes overhead costs, county contributions, forest projects, and 15 federal aid road projects totaling 2624 miles at a cost of 1 171 523 dollars, with calls for a one mill special road levy and consolidated highway governance to boost efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
James A. French
Lindsey
Commission
Highway Department
Penitentiary Board
Engineers
Texas
SIG Shipment of Cattle From Colfax County
The Colfax county cattle market hits a peak with the largest shipments in years. Forty five cars from multiple ranches including T. O. and Moore, McAuliffe, Bruggeman and Doyle, Springer, Gillespie, Smythe, Gus Brackett, and Chas Springer moved through the local stockyards. Owners Walter Moore and Dave Gillespie accompanied some consignments as the demand remains strong and prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax County
T. O. Ranch
Moore Ranch
McAuliffe
Bruggeman & Doyle Ranch
Springer
Gillespie Ranch
Smythe
Gus Brackett
Chas Springer Ranch
Walter Moore
Dave Gillespie
Raton
Planes Visited Santa Fe to Locate Postal Routes
On Tuesday morning Lieutenant A W Graham from Kansas City arrived in Santa Fe in a J N 4 Curtis airplane landing near the U S Indian school after circling at 7000 feet. Lieutenant M J Abinau from Flagstaff arrived in the afternoon and went to the same landing. A third aircraft from Las Vegas was damaged during takeoff from Chapelle winds. The two planes likely proceed to the Pacific coast with pilots aiming to establish over head postal routes for a government program.
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A. W. Graham
Kansas City
Santa Fe
M. J. Abinau
Flagstaff
Ariz
Las Vegas
Chapelle
G. L. Hancock
Sargent Caldwell
Pacific Coast
Better Rail Service Plan Between Here and Lamy
State corporation commission members and Santa Fe railway officials discussed discontinuing the 9:45 morning train to Lamy and replacing it with a 12:35 departure from Lamy arriving here at 1:20 AM. The change aims to allow No. 8 and No. 9 passengers to reach Santa Fe directly without a Lamy layover, prompted by public service director Prouty and railway leadership.
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State Corporation Commission
Santa Fe
Lamy
Ee C. A. Prouty
Railway Administration
Lanny
Municipal Christmas Fund Solicitation Aids Santa Fe Children
Through Col Jose D Sena and local citizens a fund is being raised to buy gifts for Santa Fe boys and girls not served by institutions and who might lack a Christmas tree or presents. The drive closes tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose D. Sena
Santa Fe
New Mexico Navy’s Super-Dreadnought Awe Inspires Pride
Washington reports the New Mexico, a colossal electric driven battleship, as the world’s most powerful naval fighting machine. At 600 feet length and 32,000 tons, it carries twelve 14 inch guns and multiple torpedoes, with secret hull subdivision and motive power features noted by experts.
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Washington
New Mexico
New York
Taylor
Capps
United States Navy
Mississippi
Willian Moffett
Great Lake Training Naval Station
United States
Howe urges broad New Mexico development plan after war
Mr. A M Howe formerly with the Santa Fe argues New Mexico must reclaim land through drainage and irrigation, expand live stock, and develop minerals. He says open ranges erode stock, mountains hold coal, and serious effort and broad organization are needed to attract people and money for growth.
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A. M. Howe
The
Santa Fe
New Mexico
W Mexico
Ness
Suit Filed Over Title to Gallegos Grant Land
The Mutual Investment Agency and successors to James W. Norment filed suit in Bernalillo District Court against 350 claimants to settle title to the Eleanor Gallegos grant. The land, over 25,000 acres, includes grazing land and was bought at a tax sale by Norment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mutual Investment & Agency Company
James W. Norment
Eleanor Gallegos
Bernalillo District Court
Norment
Santa Fe Red Cross Seeks Christmas Fund Contributions
The Santa Fe Red Cross chapter executive board will request donations for the Christmas fund. They will place booths in the plaza for three days and then start a house to house canvass. Everyone with a heart and two dollars is asked to contribute between December 16 and an announced end date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
the Red Cross
Inauguration Day to Feature Large State Program
An extensive inauguration program marks the day for incoming New Mexico Governor O A Larrazolo. Chief Justice Parker will administer the oath in English and Spanish. The day includes a civic parade, public reception at the state museum auditorium, an elaborate cathedral ball, and visits between the new and retiring officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Larrazolo
Te State
Parker
Larrazolo
Scott
State Museum
B. F. Pankey
Davies
Bartlett Dies at Vermejo Park Richest Resident of State
W H Bartlett former Chicago wheat magnate died at his Vermejo Park ranch in New Mexico where he had settled after retirement. He built a vast estate from Maxwell Grant and Sangre de Cristo Grant land totaling about 360000 acres. Bartlett founded a major wheat dealing company with Patton and was valued at about ten million dollars, a fortune later increased by Patton's deals.
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W. H. Bartlett
Chicago
Mr. Bartlett
Vermejo Park
Sangre de Cristo
Bartlett
Patton
Federal Educators Visit State Department Here
Mr. Lewis H. Carris assistant director vocational education and Mr. C V Williams agent for vocational agriculture represented the Federal Board for Vocational Education in Washington D C. They stayed several days this month in conference with the state staff for vocational education. Williams is auditing accounts for the year ending June 30 1918 and Carris assists in preparing legislation and promoting vocational programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis H. Carris
C. V. Williat
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Washington, D. C
Legisla
Voc Nal
Williams
Rouault Wins G P A Endorsement For Second Term
Theodore Rouault Jr state game and fish warden receives a strong recommendation from the State game protective association. The group urges Governor Larrazolo to reappoint him, citing his work building up state game resources and his aggressive administration with nine reasons for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Rouault, Jr
State Game Protective Association
Larrazolo
Assajon
Smith Case Appealed to U S Supreme Court Now
Edwards, attorney for A B Smith alias Dashley, sentenced to hang on December 17 after reprieves, appeals to the United States Supreme Court. State Supreme Court set aside a Santa Fe district court verdict finding Smith sane, holding he knew the nature of his crime and its punishment. Smith was convicted of murdering Sheriff Dwight Stephens of Luna County.
Service Bars Issued To United States Boys Working Reserve
State school of defense awarded service bars to boys who worked this year and will aid soldiers in finding jobs. Ten thousand men mustered at Camp Cody and another ten thousand will depart soon. certificates issued to enrollees allow them to wear the reserve organization uniform. County councils and draft boards will help soldiers enroll and assist in employment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban
State Council
State School of Defense
Charles Sprintendent
John H. Wagner
Ler
Camp Cody
Large AID to New Mexico If Smith Bill Clears Congress
The article outlines Senator Hoke Smith's proposal to fund New Mexico with federal matching money for education and health programs, plus teacher training and equal opportunity measures. It also covers U S exports to feed Europe, postwar policies, and related political commentary from Washington and Chicago, including figures on crops, meat, dairy, and sugar shipments, and criticizes wartime diplomacy and press restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Congress
Committee On Education
New Mexico
Washington
Department of Commerce
America
Europe
Hoover
North America
United States
West Indies
Germany
Comprehensive education bill seeks federal and state funding
A bill totaling 347940 point 19 dollars calls for a 100 million dollar annual federal appropriation, with equal state contributions, to improve vital national education. It also proposes a Department of Education with a cabinet secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Department of Education
Moonshine factories shut down on Indian lands raid
Federal officers Holgate and Goodnight return from the White Mountains and San Carlos Apache reservation in Arizona with tulapai making outfits seized and a large quantity of moon liquor destroyed. Three people arrested with outfits face Indian agents for trial and sentence amid off reserve productions. Vice arrests occur at Geronimo and Miami. Tulapai mainly produced by Apache women. one captive said women will keep making it if corn is available. Tulapai manufacture spreads across reservations as influenza devastates Apache communities, with over 200 deaths reported up to recent days.
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Holgate and
Goodnight
White Mountains
San Carlos Apache Reservation
Arizona
Geroni
Miami
Gallup Herald
Manganese Output Surpasses November Forecasts at Boston Hill Mines
Boston Hill mines reported 1780 wagon loads of ore and 200 carloads shipped in November. Weather cut the final week, but payroll for two firms reached just over $30 million, with officers excluded. December shipments expected to rise as more workers are hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Hill
Lowe and Hesn’s
Silver City Enterprise
Eastern Star Chapter Elects Officers in Capital City
The Santa Fe Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held its annual election naming Stella Sloan as worthy matron H S Bowman as worthy patron Penaites Kayne as associate matron Stevenson as secretary Stephens as treasurer Mr Hunt Witlisme as conductress and M R E Twitchell as associate conductress The appointive officers will be announced by the incoming worthy matron at installation later this month.
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Santa Fe
Order of Eastern Star
Stella Sloan
H. S. Bowman
Penaites Kayne
Ma- Stevenson
Stephens
Hunt Witlisme
R. E. Twitchell
Knights of Columbus To Confer Degrees In Santa Fe
Knights of Columbus Santa Fe Council 1707 plans to confer three degrees on a class Sunday December 15. A banquet will follow the culmination event with Grand officers from other towns in the state attending. The Council of National Defense will remain in office under Grosvenor B Clarkson acting director who urges legislatures to extend state defense councils.
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Knights of Columbus of Santa Fe Council 1707
National Army
Council of National Defense
Grosvenor B. Clarkson
Charles Springer
New Mexico Council of Defense
Ade
Ford opposes public pressure to join war fund drive
The piece reports Henry Ford leaving the Metropolitan Opera House in New York during the United War Fund drive and denouncing the method of soliciting donations. It notes opinions that Ford’s stance reflects a broader American resistance to personal public appeals and questions whether Ford bears blame for fueling a spirit against coordinated fundraising. It also mentions Wilson’s recent backing of Ford as Michigan’s senatorial candidate.
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Mr. Wilson
Michigan
Ford
Mr. Ford
Drive
United War Fund
Henry Ford
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Wilson
Hog Production Surges Prompt Embargo On Hog Shipments
Hog receipts soared enough to trigger a Food Administration embargo request to the Railroad Administration. The embargo was lifted as supplies eased, then a flood of hogs followed and the embargo returned temporarily to let processors catch up.
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Food Administration
Railroad Administration
Grand Lodges Session in Tucumcari New Mexico
The Grand Lodges of the York Rite of Masonry in New Mexico meet in Tucumcari this week. Meetings were postponed from October to November and December due to influenza, with elaborate local preparations and positive reports on visitor reception and progress of sessions. Grand Lodge officers were elected on Tuesday: Goldbeim, Hanna, Ross, Lester, Spitz, Keen. Grand Commandery and Grand Eastern Star are in session, with officer announcements due next week or the following weekend.
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York Rite of Masonry
New Mexico
Tucumcari
Tyeumeari
Grand Lodge
Thesday
AD Goldbeim
R. H Hanna
RL M. Ross
FE Lester
S Spitz
A. A. Keen
The
Knights Templar
Grand Eastern Star
Eastern Star
New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers Meet Rescheduled
The New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers Association third executive board meeting, postponed due to influenza, is set for December 20 in Clayton Rotary Club Rooms. Attendees will discuss state and industry issues ahead of the American Stock Association meeting in Denver January 21 to 23, with the Legislative Committee meeting December 2 to finalize reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Clayton
Rotary Club
American Malsive Stock Association
Denver
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers for 1919
The Santa Fe Lodge No. 2 Knights of Pythias elected officers for 1919 Tuesday evening. E. J. De Arcy was chosen chancellor commander, W. H. Roberts vice commander, C. Hott prelate, J. C. McConvery master of work, J. K. Stauffer master of exchequer, H. S. Lute master of finance, E. N. Stever keeper of records and seals, A. Gnagey master at arms, Alex Read inner guard, P. E. Warren outer guard, A. Reingart trustee. Installation set for the first Tuesday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias of Santa Fe Lodge No. 2
E. J .de Arcy
WH. Roberts
C. Hott
J. C . McConvery
J. K. Stauffer
H. S. Lute
E. N. Stever
A. Gnagey
Alex Read
P. E Warren
A. Reingart
State road opens linking Alamogordo and El Paso
State Engineer French opens a new postal highway link between Alamogordo and El Paso. The road connects Amarillo Roswell and El Paso shortline and reduces Clovis to El Paso distance by over fifty miles and cuts travel time by more than three hours.
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Alamogordo
el Paso
French
Amarillo
Roswell
el Pace
Clovis
Be careful of your health for pupils and staff
Teachers and administrators should monitor pupil health during flu season to prevent absences that disrupt class work. Emphasize home remedies and daily health talks to promote body care and avert illness.
Careful Consideration of Wheat Acreage Induced by Wages
Fragmented state article discusses how better wages and federal inducements draw teachers away, urging legislative action. It notes winter wheat acreage may reach 45 million acres per preliminary Agriculture Department estimates and references effects of guaranteed wheat prices on growers. It calls for citizen letters to state officials and mentions postwar conditions.
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Legislative Assembly
Liment
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J. A. French
Marvel
Hove
N. M
Gallegos Grant
RED Cross
State Department
Theodore Rouault
Smith
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S. Boys Working Reserve
Rac Ae
Burleson
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Senate
House of Representatives
David J Lloyd George
Bristol
England
Great Britain
Wiling
Gore
West
Fleming
France
Italy
Norway
Eastern Star Chapter
Capital City
Knights OF Columbus
Council OF Defense
Knights OF Pythias
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