State Tax Conference Opens For Uniform Assessments
The state tax conference met in the Supreme court room with officials from all counties to discuss uniform assessment at actual value. J B Saint, state commissioner, urged full value on rolls and warned against leniency for hard luck stories, stressing centralized supervision to achieve fair taxation across New Mexico.
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Supreme Court
State Tax Commission
J. B. Saint
New Mexico
Supreme Court of Olio
Supreme Court of the United States
Ageout Tribunal
Tate Tes Commission
Assensors
Tax Commission
CM. Milbourn
Dixie” Howell
Tor
Land grant funds for New Mexico public buildings
The Federal government granted New Mexico 100,005 acres for public buildings with 620 acres valued at $500 each and 1000 acres on contract. Income from rent must be used only for public buildings in the capital, now strained by space. The 1918 report shows $47,209.78 income distributed to public buildings, with most funds used for repairs and improvements amid cramped quarters.
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New Mexico
Capitol
Iiat
Tmsie
Federal Aid Project Sent For Approval
The state highway department completed profit statement No 27 and sent it to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval. The project covers 23 miles of road in sections 4 and 5 of state road No 6, from Ft Wingate to the Peeife coast area, passing through Ft Wingate Military reservation. Cost is estimated at 1880000. Ford ambulances turned over to the highway department are now used by the surveying corps. these vehicles were built for frontline ambulance service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Ft. Wingate
Fr Wingate
Ocean
Peeife
Highway Department
Ens Veving Corps
France
Cement rates from El Paso not changed
An application to lower cement rates from El Paso to New Mexico was not approved by the Dallas District Freight Traffic Committee after a hearing. The Western Freight Traffic Committee, after reviewing the Dallas report, approved the request regarding cement rates not yet granted.
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U.S. Railroad Administration
el Paso
New Mexico
Dallas
Conporation Commission
Western Fr
Clayton Telephone Company Files Statement
The Clayton Texas area firm Clayton-Texline Telephone Co. through manager F H Clark Kay files a statement asking for rate changes. The commission has been advised the company will not proceed with further actions until decision on a proposed 25 cent monthly rate rise for residence phones and 15?0 cents for business phones. The company lists 135 residence phones at 1. per month and 100 business lines at 30 per month plus 9 party lines at 150 per month. Four operators are employed at 9.00 per month each. All other costs have risen, and the business is not currently a revenue producer. The commission is weighing the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton-Texline Telephone Co
Clark Kay
Pacific
Congress planned general bill to curb alien radials
The House judiciary committee considered ten bills aiming to suppress radical activity and to empower arrest and deportation of aliens connected to organizations preaching sabotage or overthrow. Representative Johnson and others urged swift action to prevent lawlessness as public pressure rose for a sweeping crackdown.
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Congress
Johnson
Department of Labor
LW. W
House
Immigration Committee
Rotary Wilson
Blanton
Wilson
Davey
Democrat
Ohio
United States
House Judiciary Committee
Tntal
Albuquerque Mercantile owners arrest tied to book cash audit
Eco Bonarguidi proprietor of Albuquerque Mercantile and Pedro Chavez a Gross Kelly bookkeeper were arrested Saturday amid an investigation into Chavez ledgers. Bonaguidi faces charge of removing stolen property. Chavez charged with embezzlement. Both released on $1000 bonds pending grand jury action.
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Eco Bonarguidi
Albuquerque Mercantile Company
Pedro A. Chavez
Gross-Kelly Company
Chavez
Bonaguidi
Chaser
Galusha
Justice of the Peace
W. W McClellan
Legal Notices and Property Sale In Pecos Valley
John Maxwell Chaves assisting as attorney indicates a legal action in Pecos Valley over Pecos River water use and irrigation rights. White sold to Joe Clements a large ranch including sixty five sections. payment details and property transfers are noted amid broader references to Farwell Inn history and regional growth.
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John Maxwell
Pecos
Pecos River
Texas
Filza White
Joe H. Clements
Penacorio
Mr. White
Joe Clements
Perwell
Farwell Inn
Faewell
Capitol Freehold Law Co
Grant Im landmark disappearance reported in local teardown notes
A garbled local notice describes a landmark loss in Silver Cry over the past week. It mentions tearing down structures at Vinoeung Knoway and a “Miarting Mill,” with unclear references to Phi VA and Hodecs. The piece references Robert Black Melrose Messenger and a 30 year old event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuickend
Robert” Black
Farickson Co buys ten thousand pounds of beans
The report lists Farickson and Co purchasing 10 000 pounds of beans and notes other regional industrial activity. It mentions Sten's Academy installing a complete heating plant across multiple buildings and Calumet New W E Chapman’s new mill receiving recognition from the Mexico Mining and Milling Co. It also covers irrigation bonds in Fort Sumner and various mining developments near Whitewater Silver City and Grant County.
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Varias Buidings
Sten's Academy
Calumet-New
W. E Chapman
Mexico Mining and Milling Co
Dinos Altos
Inter- Been
Congress
Drainage Canals Transform Dona Ana County Progress
A report by L M Lawson shows Dona Ana County drainage projects near Las Cruces improved water tables across Mesilla Valley and adjacent districts. Mevita Valley and La Union areas now have thousands of acres protected by extensive drains, reducing surface water depths and shifting land use benefits.
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L. M. Lawson
Las Cruces
Mevita Valley
Mesilla
Mesilla Park
la Union
Upper West Side
FL Paes
Sit
Erin
Pinto Bean Growers Claim State Leads Market
New Mexico bean growers unite under the Pinto Bean Growers Association to assert state dominance in production and market influence. Colorado reports show bean shipments to a major buyer while California prices rise to around 3-4 cents per pound as New Mexico firms push for greater sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Clovis Vote On School Bonds Clears Big Margin
Clovis residents approved the proposition for school bonds by a large majority with 4 in favor and 9 against. J M Barry advances basement excavation for two buildings to be erected, totaling about MG feet back. Barry Hardware Co plans use of the space for stock storage. Le Watkins of Cimarron sells a half section to Mr. Bunch for 4000, and buys a section from Mr. Bluie at 80 000 total.
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Clovis
Hmwood Worth
J. M. Barry
Barry Hardware Co
le Watkins
Cimarron
Bank of Commerce Opens in Roswell with 50000 Capital
Roswell adds the Bank of Commerce led by Roy Ammerman former cashier of State Bank & Trust. The institution reports 50000 in capital and 12500 in surplus and plans to open mid January after fixtures arrive. The drafting section moves to the east wing of the capitol building as delays in heating fixtures occur.
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Bank of Commerce
Roswell
Roy Ammerman
St State Bank & Trust Company
Way
Senate Chamber
Hall
Capitol
Gene
Wine making charges lead to Colfax County arrest
Martin Pavelitch and Modesto vaxquale face charges under the wartime prohibition act after deputies seized more than 100 gallons of fermenting wine on a ranch near Raton. Both men were bond-released by a U S commissioner in Raton while awaiting the next grand jury. A separate case sees Albert Smart jailed in Colfax County on related investigations.
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Martin Pavelitch
Modesto Vaxquale
Colfax County
United States
Alfredo Delgado
Raton
Water right filing seeks 0 acre feet for San Jose creek
James H. James and Starnes P. Hatch of Regna Sandoval County filed notice with the state engineer of an intention to file a formal application to appropriate water from San Jose creek. The plan involves diversion and storage to irrigate 300 acres in sections 5 28 29 and 32 of townships 22 23 north, range 1 west.
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James H. James
Starnes P. Hatch
Regna
Sandoval County
San Jose Creek
Rio Grande
Restrictions On Coal Distribution Cancelled In New Mexico
The New Mexico state corporation commission was advised that all coal distribution restrictions have been cancelled. Coal will move from producers to dealers and consumers without regulatory interference. Complaints of fuel shortages have been received but no action is required now. Old railroad ties are being leased and will move to destination as quickly as possible to conserve coal when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
State Corporation Commission
A. W. Pollard
Corporation Commission
Pollard
Clayton Invites the Corporation Commission for Rail Inquiry
Citizens of Clayton invite the Corporation Commission and F. O. Reed of the American Railway Express to Denver for an investigation of an uptown express line. The action seeks scrutiny of express service and possible fare collections.
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Gitizens of
Clayton
Commisson and
F. O. Reed
Peg Emony
American Railway Express
Denver
Cape On
Veolral Aid Road Building Progress Update
Progress reported on federal air projects with details from multiple counties. Chaves County Project No 12 advances toward final grading, two bridges remaining, eastward road from Roswell to Comanche Springs, and large rock work in Mescalero sands. Quay, Valencia, McKinley, and Otero counties see grading surfacing and crews moving between projects with teams of workers and equipment.
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AU. Peabody Alter
Wee Fm
Vile
Chaves
Roswell
Comanche
J. A. Klagener
Lincoln County
Ta Quay County
Montoya
Valencia County
Koentra County
McKinley Cow
Im Hio Arriba
Samtowal
Otero
Guadalupa County
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Phillip Jaegers
Sandoval
Jose Romero
San Miguel
E. D. McKinley
Oliver Jackson
D. R. Atkinson
B. 1 Cis
E.W. Ni
John F. Bell
B. Gilchrist
G. C. Hanna
Zacarias Padilla Manuel Garcia
Federal Land Grant
Clayton Telephone Company
NEW Mexico News Review
Bernalillo
Neal
A Mercantile Company
Haton Range
E. B. Seward
Chico
Edwin 2. O'Neil
George W. Gillespie
Focal
Katiaas
cailer-Springes
M. Dawson
Colfax
Davor Wan
Ctizen
Brasil
South America
Gib George
Raion
Kansas City
Focal Xehoot
Peti Root
Dawson
Eaton
Earl Bowdich
Spector
la Vex
Albuquerque
Odd Fellows Lodge
Tee
Dace
Rayade
Mesquite
Las Ruces
Sevilla Valley
Vidong Cogs
Hay
Cour
Federal Price Regulating Commission
Clyne Announ
Chicago
Takesa
Farm Bureau
Derey Neathers
Sindeus Cary
Barnhart
Yeas
Wan Doe
Cartan Pet
Palace Hotel
Cesbey Wr
Levy
Iotel
Onco
Ortun
Cartswad Argus
Ray Davis
Hh Weing
Olle
Davis
Carlbad
Peoples Mercantile Company of
Carlsbad
Arner
Grant
Ve Baca
Farickson & Co
Fort Sumner
McCashim
Langston
Mexarko Mining Company
Empire Zinc Company
Cleveland Camp
Silver City
Hanover
J. W. McReynolds
Kokame
Indiana
Silver Lake Min Co
Loca
Whitewater
McReynolds
Silver Take Company
Grant County Copper Company
Grant County
Copper Company
Chino Copper Company
Dona Ana County
Garry
Capitol Space
Albert Smart
Vermejo Park
Norman Bartlet
Bartlett
Kmart
Rench
Omas
Springer and Vicinity
Edith Becker
J. E. McBrady Co
Beck
George, Jr
Henry Hartman
Valparaiso
Chil
Chas. A. Hartman
Father
Hartman
Peru
Frank G. Hugo
Springer
Mamar
Hugo
Uona Ana
Union Bakery
Theentine
A. J. Jarret
S. H. Cox
S Stas
Surance
Lee Harlan
Las Cruces Republic
Organ Mountains
Markman
State College
Louie Hicks
Ed Paso
A. P. Gibson
Ideal Mining & Milling Co
Elizabethtown
Lee Moore Construction Co
Anpbogshic Company
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