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Newspaper

New Mexico State Record

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1917

Page

4

Sub-Governor Spectacles Mark Land, Mineral Boom for New Mexico

A discussion outlines prospects for greater copper and mineral production in southwestern New Mexico, the Eagle Nest dam project in Colfax County, and land-office expenses. It notes anticipated population and wealth growth, ongoing school and road improvements, and questions over state expenditures and transfers tied to the State Land Office.

New Mexico Colfax County Tower BR Grynde Hersilly Spain Avlinor Fulsurer

Roads and Road Schemes for County Construction

The article discusses proposed road improvements and how counties may fund them. Chairman Tully of the Senate Roads and Highways Committee favors an omnibus bill to authorize jointly funded improvements. The plan aims to accelerate main road completion with state engineer support and local appropriations in harmony.

Tully Senate Committee On Roads and Highve

Bond of Abstractors Proposed to Protect Titles

A bill by Catish seeks licensing for abstractors in Capaconte era, making misrepresentation of titles a felony and unlicensed practice a misdemeanor. It would require county filings of title firms, with bonds up to five years, funded by a state levy to support road projects and safeguard property transfers in Bernalillo and surrounding counties.

Record Break Year for New Mexico Land Upturn

Three weeks into the year, New Mexico shows a surge in private land ownership. Enlarged homesteads, state land sales, and large grants parceling out attract thousands of settlers and home builders, boosting taxable land, roads, schools, and public improvements while reducing government ownership.

Let Bernalillo Help Barth Promote Progressive Measures

A fragment notes Bernalillo supports Barth though he is a minority member, pushing progressive reforms. The text mentions his road bill to connect San Juan County with Pornssilla as a state highway, but the sentence is incomplete.

Misuse of Canal Bonds Sparks County Levy Debate

A political dispute questions why a bill excludes Bernalillo county from a levy to support canal bonds for a road project. Republicans accuse the Democratic administration of masking mismanagement while arguing progressives push for a direct levy to fund the plan even as bond proceeds and route completion timelines loom uncertain.

Bernalillo County

New Judge Reaffirms Old Doctrine in Railway Regulation Case

Justice Clarke of Ohio with Justice Migghes of New York share opinion that Northern Pacific Railroad regulation case rests on an honest misbelief, not violation of law. Emphasizes desire for government of laws over officials’ discretion. Also notes stock show in Chicago and Denver trade, forecasting record feeder cattle prices and strong turnout from eastern buyers seeking Western stock.

Justice Clarke Ohio Nustice Migghes New York Ain Jistive Clarke Ibn Adams Northern Pacific Railroad Rizws Bank Justices Clarke Chicago Denver Roe Mountain Rocky Mountain Wesern

New Mexico News Review Commentary and Roswell Oil News

The column mocks political quirks in New Mexico legislature while Roswell records reveal rapid directory growth and a ship­ment of machinery for three more oil wells. Independent oil ventures will operate apart from Toltec, signaling local energy expansion.

Roswell Toltec

Colfax News Brief on Webster Banquet and Nest Building

Colfax reports a Chicago style banquet in which Geo Webster Sr spoke on plans for the Nest project. The feature notes supportive New Mexico figures and local farm exhibit assets fueling irrigation and development efforts for a large land transformation program in Colfax County.

Geo Mr. Webster, Sr Charles Suringer Webster Roe Ninas Jude New Mexico

Clovis Citizens Push Free City Mail Delivery

Clovis aims to secure free mail delivery as a second class post town. A petition is to be presented to the postal department, with inspectors to review. If not granted, locals vow to address required street and sidewalk improvements to support the move.

Clovis Wdar Celery Clovis News

Grant Muir Heads New Bank Merger in El Paso

John T. Muir of Lordsburg announces consolidation of Security Savings Bank with Commercial National Bank of El Paso. The merged institution will be named Security Cattle Loan and Mortgage Company with capital stock of 100000 and an auxiliary company. a manager is yet to be chosen. The grand jury convened, returning 27 indictments from about 70 witnesses.

Muir New Bank Savings Bank Commercial Naional Bank of el Paso John T. Muir Lordsburg Chartongest Hon. M. Mechem Trust Company Seventh Judicial District Harry P. Owen W. D. Newcomb Jose S. Baca ES Lew Company Stapleton Wilcox Vin Torres Lordsburg Liberal Ben F. Gooch Henry Coleman Grinnell Manufacturing Co Domingo Valles Merrick B. Emerson Abran Aberta Henry Dreyfus New Mexican Printing Company Bronson M. Cutting Socorro Ramine Security Bank Ad Quire

Rush for Land at Fort Sumner Draws Crowds

News reports describe a surge of activity at the Fort Sumner land office as Samuel rushes for 200000 acres of public domain following the Farris measure. The Leader notes trains, autos, wagons, and pedestrians converging on town, hotels filling, and lawyers and notaries overwhelmed with papers and job work as offices reopen. Counted daily filings reach around 400 with fees near 2000 dollars, and by Tuesday the scene remains hectic with continued demand.

Ft. Sumner Samuel Fort Sumner Lawlers

Lincoln Auto Accident and Bank Charter News

A Lincoln auto accident injures Dr KOM Pine and two sons Gordon and Raymond with broken collarbone shoulder injuries and a serious spine dislocation for Gordon. A car crash occurred while avoiding a wagon, details from Carrizora News. Also reported are bank charter approvals for several First National Banks and a New York road bond election set for March 7 to fund road improvements with federal matching funds.

Kom. Pine Gordon Raymond de Pine

Mine Reopened at Dundee in Virginia District

The 8 Mining Company has acquired a majority of Orion Mining and reopened the Dundee mine on the main lead in the Virginia district after years idle. With further development it is expected to become a producer. A group of Californians toured the Animas Valley at the start of the week seeking opportunities.

Duntee 8 Miing Company Orion Mining Company Dundee Virginia Wih

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