War conduct scrutiny sparks strong editorial critique
The Senate probes reveal vast wartime spending shocking to Americans. Critics argue Newton D Baker lacks the stature for Secretary of War, though his patriotism is not in question. Newspapers like the Providence Journal and Boston Transcript urge loyalty to the United States over personal rulers while urging rescue of the administration. Brief notes cover severe winter deprivation, relief efforts, and railroad sale after federal takeover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Republic
Newton D Baker
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
United States
Washington
Incaln
America
Boston “Transcript
Providence "Journal
Providence “Journal
Transcript
New Mexico Central Railroad
Holloman
First District Course
Lorin C. Matter
Torrance
Santa Fe
Galverton
Denver
R. E. Twitchell
Brainard Makes Captain In International League
The Providence Journal last week featured a two column cut of Fred Brainard once with the New York Giants and later captain of the Providence Grays in the International league. The piece notes his training camp success and asserts he faced renewed scrutiny regarding a return to service and officer duties.
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Providence “Journal
Fred Brainard
New Mexico
New York Giants
Providence Grays
Journal
Brainard
New Mexico Missing in a Winter Travel and Resets
Fragmented OCR suggests a discussion of New Mexico with repeated notes of its trench valley towering peaks turquoise warmth in winter and summer, referencing California Colorado Grand Canyon and Ancient Capital. The text mentions Mexico representation and the importance of shared information for happiness, implying a broader cultural or political context.
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Nember
California
Calfornia Alvenge
Grand Canyon
Colorado
New Mexico
Valle
Mexico
Peonte
Our Boys at War General Wood in France
Major General Leonard Wood and Lt Col C F Kilbourne have gone to France to study war problems. Major Gene Ballou commands 118th Division at Camp Funston in Wood's absence. The piece notes Wood's safe arrival in France and cites various wartime observations, including remarks on Bolshevik Germany and Allied aims, with local reflections on New Mexico's war effort and youth serving in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
United States Army
C. FE. Kilbourne
France
Gene Charles Ballou
Camp Funston
Wood
General Wood
Atlantic
Political sniping and war talk across papers
A collage of editorials and quips from multiple papers attacks on Democrats and railroads, praises war effort while criticizing leaders, laments shortages, mocks Emma Goldman, and comments on Bolshevik and Kaiser era politics. Mentions New York Morning, Philadelphia Inquirer, St. Louis Globe Democrat, and others.
Banks consolidate in San Cruces First National formed
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank merged into First National in San Cruces. John M. Bowman, cashier, becomes active head of the new institution. Bowman was the first state senator elected from Lincoln and Otero counties and previously led Farmers Trust & Savings Bank. New directors include Oscar C. Snow, Herbert B. Holt, WA Setherland, Frank M Haynor, and John M. Bowman.
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San Cruces
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
First National
John M. Bowman
Bowman
Lincoln
Otero
L. Cruces
Farmere Trust A Savings ' Bank
New Mexico
Hfe
Iowa
Oscar C. Snow
Herbert B. Holt
WA. Setherland
Frank M Haynor
Commissioner Berryhill to Resign From New Mexico News
Commissioner Berryhill announces resignation due to outside interests centering in Lea county and Roswell. He plans to hand in his letter Saturday before adjournment after serving with conscientious effort in Chaves county. Other local items note five car loads of Ford cars for Roswell, guilty pleas in a gambling case, and openings at Magdalena coal yard and City Cafe.
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Berryhill
W. A. Berryhill
Tatum
Lea County
Roswell
Chaves
Kerryhill
Koowell News
Roy Prading Co. launch saving certificate Christmas plan
Dr Wensell, manager, gives each employee a Saving Certificate with a five dollar stamp. He urges staff to add stamps as they save salaries rather than spend. The plan is praised as a strong, cheerful initiative to promote thrift in ski clover manner.
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Dr. Wensell
Roy Prading Co
Weasell
Roy
County Demonstrator Promotes Red Cross Aid and Flies Campaign
Mrs Carrie Padon Phelps, county demonstrator, tours precincts to urge conservation and the Red Cross drive. Donations include cattle, pajama suits, surgical tones, bed shirts, and 75 knitted items. Aims to raise funds through bed comfort sales and starts a February 1918 flies campaign and a woman’s exchange.
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Red Cross
Carrie Padon Phelps
State livestock valuation notice for New Mexico cattle and sheep
The Santa Fe State Record outlines minimum livestock values for cattle sheep goats and swine across New Mexico. It sets per head rates for yearlings two year olds and adults and assigns duties to assessors and county boards to determine actual values while not dropping below the stated minimums.
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New Mexico
Castle
Santa Fe
Roy
Galte
Springer
Boards of County Commissioners
District Attorney's
Heep
Care
Care State Rd
Watt
Harphan
Aiheilo
Sernee
Sig Monte Ae & Pee Cent
Thomas G. Aitkem
Gold Ave
Deming
Care State Cord
N. M
Beenessan Fe
Socorro Dives Into Drainage Meeting and Fire Truck Debut
Homer's Powers death in a Sabinal road incident prompts a county meeting to discuss drainage and irrigation projects. Officials from Socorro and nearby districts plan sessions to review conditions and aims for 1918 readiness. A new hose truck arrives for Hose Company No. 1 as local safety efforts advance. Medical advisory board for Socorro county elects officers led by Dr. C. G. Duncan with Dr. Maree as a key member.
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Homer P. Powers
Sabinal
Doa
Boston
Theyill
New Mexico
Mexico
Ohio
Powers Eral
Socorro
Medical Advisory Board
Socorro County
Thoreday
CG. Duncan
Maree
Double Header In Basket Ball At Armory
Alamogordo High School faces Las Cruces in a two game basketball event to be held at the Armory on Saturday evening. The boys and girls teams will compete in separate contests and aim to show strong play against their hosts.
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Alamogordo
Las Cruces
Las Cruces Republic
Women of Grant County Earnest in War Work
Grant County women drive wartime aid led by Silver City chairs for Red Cross and State Council of Defense. Red Cross reports 1800 members and about 335,000 in its wartime receipts, with thousands of garments made and sent. Auxiliary knitters exceed 130 in Silver City area, funding war bonds and Hoover projects, while D A R and Navy League groups contribute garments, funds, and camp deliveries.
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Grant County
G. H. Bisby
Grant
Silver City
J. Kinyon
Red Cross
Woman's Auxiliary
Coun |Il
Defense
S.A. Alexander
Jacob Bennett
DL Alr
Germany
Rt Daily
Grant County Red Cross
State Council of Defense
Auxliary
Geo. D. McCreary
Valedon
Tyrone
Hartey
Santa Rita
Mogollon
Navy
Washington
Hoover
Jacob Beonett
D. A R
Silkley
Camp Cody
Deming
War Fund
Navy League of
Pinos Altos
Navy League
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State Publishing “Company
Guturie Smith
New Jersey
Yukon
New York City
Wien
General Sonehifi
Bertin
Gen. Wood
Pinchon
Bolshev
New York
New Mexico Bankes
Army
Europe
Ted
el Paso
Herald
Linenin
Verdun
Wall Street Journal
Southwest
Couney
Tailrmid
Povernment
Socorra
Cloudcrofr
All Terrace
World Chicano Herald
New York Morning
Oklahoma Council
Emma Goldman
Emma
Philadelphia
Congress
Turkey
Bulgaria
Emporia Gazette
Jerusalem
Emporia
Chicago Herald
Columbus Dispatch
Providence Journal
Roumants
St. Lewis Star
Senator Stone
Missouri
Albuquerque
Philadelphia Inquirer
Troteky
Corrie Chapman Catt
Morning Telegraph
Russia
Kerensky
St Louis Globe Democrat
New York World
Avsirit
Brooklyn
Eagle
New York Sun
NEW Mexico News Review
Roswell Auto Company
Rowwell
Mblers
Troy Patterson
Cal Williams
Necroes
Parsons
Awa
I Creary
Magdalena
Adelard E. Bessette
San Marcial
Ssocorme
Fred Salome
Th Y Cafe
Elk
City Cafe Company
Aragon Garage
Magdalena News
En Ievin
SWINE
R. F. Asplund
Secretary
State Tax Commission
Care State Record
Santa Fe, N
Thomas
Hickertiat
Mawor Nay Wee
Adilrean Allen Ward
Bley
Marti
Puedier
Oaklan
Alifornia
Ional
Sjaphalsh Hye
San Francisco
Cal
Capper
Oakland Calif
St.worth Sion
NeBon
League
Toledo
Hex Sha
Los Angeles
Miceli
Farney Auharm
Tiana
Stoun
Handsome Young Tay
Geatemen
Ameelen
Oakland Califf
Anxio Arry Centirean
Temple St
Dona Ana
Damon
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