Tax rate to be lowered this year in the state
State tax commission, meeting here Monday, remains in session to hear requests for tax adjustments. Early returns from six counties show taxable property likely to exceed last year by $15 million, signaling a lower state tax rate. Director A E James of the Taxpayers associations will assist counties in budgeting for expenditures as eastern and western halves are assigned.
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State Tax Commission
A E. James
Taxpayers Associations
Grant County
New Jersey Shell Loading Plant Aims 92 000 Daily
A new government shell loading plant in New Jersey will handle 92 000 shells a day. When full operation begins it will produce 2 000 loaded shells daily and use 2 000 tons of shells and explosives daily. The facility will employ over 5 000 workers and plans include many women. The complex covers about 2.5 acres with 100 buildings and 1 300 000 square feet of storage space plus support services and housing for employees.
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New Jersey
Production boosts for American expeditionary arms
German hesitation before American 4 caliber automatic pistols led the War Department to accelerate production of these weapons. About 30 units roll out daily and output climbs. Reports say a .45 shot may remove a man from action, while hits from smaller German pistols often leave enemies still in play. The .45 caliber was adopted by the U. S. Army in 1911.
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War Department
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Governor Lindsey Enlists in Portales Home Guard
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports Washington E. Lindsey governor of New Mexico has joined the Portales Home Guards. He passed recruitment and examination and may soon be called to arms, avoiding the mess tent punishment if disobedient.
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Santa Fe New Mexican
Lindsey
Portales
Buck
Linds
Home Guard
Washington E. Lindsey
New Mexico
Home Guards
County Councils to Care for Sick Soldiers
County councils of defense are urged by the governor and state council to care for discharged soldiers in their communities. State war emergency funds will temporarily cover hospital expenses and tent accommodations while awaiting funds from the national army.
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County Councils of Defense
State Council
Ronk
National Army
New Orleans Police End Candy Sales at Spanish Fort
City police acting on orders from state food administrator John M. Parker closed all candy concessions at Spanish Fort Lake Resort for the war duration. Sugar conservation measures forbid street sales for benefit funds by lottery wheels or similar devices.
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New Orleans
John M. Parker
Spanish Fort
State land sales announced for eight counties
State Record lists eight county land sales with sale dates from October and September. Otero Santa Fe Torrance Lincoln Curry Grast Lane counties include thousands of acres at not less than three dollars per acre, with timber and improvements valued separately. total minimums exceed 350000 dollars, though competitive bidding may raise totals.
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Otero
Santa Fe
Torrance
Lincoln County
Curry County
Grast County
Lane County
Nation's youngest sol dier dead in New Jersey hospital
Waterloo Iowa July 4 A special dispatch reports Claude Tack 15 died in a New Jersey hospital. Tack said to be the youngest American soldier overseas, severely wounded in France after about a year of service.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Evening Courier
Greene
Claude Tack
New Jersey
Tack
France
Silver Service Gift of New Mexico to Ship
Vice Admiral Coffman visits the battleship New Mexico at navy yards to inspect the ship and view a silver service prepared for presentation to Benjamin Read or a fellow crew member. The 1200 men in the fleet stand by as the New Mexico becomes Coffman’s flagship with annual engravings noted by historian Brandford Prince. No formal presentation will be made.
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Coffman
New Mexico
Navy
Benjamin M. Read
Ips
Brandford Prince
Woman's Council Holds Meetings in Grant County
The Grant County Woman's Council of Defense held its regular monthly meeting in their rooms. Precinct chairs reported on local activities and discussed conserving surplus fruit and vegetables. Plans were made for Fourth of July celebrations and chairmen traveled long distances to attend, showing strong patriotic effort.
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Grant County Woman's Council of Defense
Silver City Enterprise
Bishop’s Ranch to Become a Santa Fe Resort
The historic Bishop's ranch in Tesnque valley near Santa Fe has been taken over by Mr and Mrs R B Pfaffle who run the Ramon Vigil ranch house as a tourist resort. It will be remodeled per Bishop Lamy’s original plan. East guests arrive and dinner parties are arranged. Pack trips radiating from the ranch house form part of the amusement program in the new hiwi class service.
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Bishop's Ranch
Tesnque Valley
Santa Fe
R. RB. Pfaeffle
Ramon Vigil
Bishop Lamy
Murderers to hang as state supreme court upholds three convictions
The state supreme court upheld three murder convictions this week in Santa Fe County. Elbert W. Blancett, A. B. Smith alias Dasher, and Pablo Ybarra retain legal standings with hangings slated for August and July. An earlier judge’s eligibility and new insanity evidence were weighed in Blancett’s appeal. The governor granted access to Jesse Starr’s legal team amid ongoing execution dates.
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State Supreme Court
Elbert W. Blancett
A.B. Renehan
Blanccett
District Court
Santa Fe County
Blancett
Clyde D. Armour
Abbott
National Guard
Osane
David Knapp
A. B Smith
Dasher
Dwight Stevens
Luna
Jesse O. Stare
Supreme Report
Dona Ana
Pablo Ybarra
Jesse ©. Starr
State Penitentiary
Boundary dispute hinges on 1868 survey acceptance
A letter to the governor states the General Land Office has accepted the 1868 survey for the New Mexico Colorado boundary dispute. The governor believes it favors New Mexico while state surveyor general Lucius Dills doubts that interpretation. Carpenter and other Colorado surveys appear rejected, while the Darling survey is upheld, with further letters anticipated.
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General Land Office
New Mexico-Colorado
Lucius Dills
Colorado
Santa Fe to Have Fine Up to Date City Hall
Eduardo Otero 55 said not to want governor. A duplicate city hall will be built under contractor Charles M. Kenney who moved the two story brick structure opposite the De Vargas Hotel. A twin wall he erected beside it with all city offices installed. The supreme court this week reports fed in the cantel Pri say to effect that Otero prominent as next TPC ifn week Rb Republican candidate for governor proved the city hall bonds fever by doer not went to run for the job. ay forearment in the amo St10 Thomas Muches has not announced his position. State Senator Benjamin F. Pankey mentioned as likely for the job following the election in the State Record in May. current status shows him as probable choice. Levels have been run for the new sewer on Marry street connecting with the main sewer on Washington avenue.
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Charles M. Kenney
de Vargas
Supreme Court
Canntel Prisay
Otero
TPC
Pavernor
Doer
Thomas Muches
Benjamin F. Pankey
Sister of Lifut Hoskins Mourned in New Mexico
Heten Mosbine Rapp of this my sister of Lieutenant Teenard T Hoskins, son of DT Hoskins of Tas Vera, who died fighting in the Vorges mountains on June 28 at 22. Hoskins had served in France since August as second lieutenant of artillery. New Mexico mourned his loss with tributes including an eloquent address by Charles A Spiess lin in Vera.
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Heten Mosbine
Teenard T
DT. Hoskins
Tas Vera
Vorges
Hoskins
France
New Mexico
Charles A. Spiesslin
Vera
Rouault to Enter Army At Camp Pike Soon
Theodore Rouault state game and fish warden expects to join the officers training camp at Camp Pike Arkansas soon. He is slated to accompany Miss Evalyn a good marksman whose time could be spent in military service. Roswell brief note.
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Theodore Rouault
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Senator Fall urged to seek reelection in New Mexico
The piece urges A. B. Fall to withdraw his earlier stance of not serving in Washington and to run again for the U.S. Senate. It lauds his wartime leadership, states he is among the nation’s strongest figures, and argues New Mexico and the nation benefit from his continued service. The author calls for firm men in the Senate and highlights Fall’s contributions and value to both state and country.
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The
New Mexico
A. B. Fall
Washington
State Events Preview Across New Mexico Cities
August events include Santo Domingo Pueblo Indian Cars Dance and a Frontier Day in Magdalena. Tex Austin directs arena publicity for the Santo Domingo gathering while Fog Horn Clancy coordinates coverage. Taos hosts the San Geronimo Festival on September 30 and the state Educational Association meeting holds in Albuquerque in November.
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Santo Domingo
Magdalena
Tex Austin
Fog Horn Clancy
Cen Ree
War message warns against overclaiming ally help
The piece argues Americans sent overseas were aided by Britain and other Allies, noting the impression of a million American troops abroad is misleading. It stresses Allied effort and calls for humility, questioning if the U.S. can achieve victory with current efforts, especially on the Fourth of July.
Wards at Fort Bayard Already Occupied
Two recently completed wards at Fort Bayard are already housing sick soldiers as arrivals continue. New patients include veterans who served abroad and men contracting tuberculosis at the training camp, with work underway to finish other construction. The narrative notes calls for rest, coal abundance, and public reaction to Dr. Garfield's prescription.
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Fort Bayard
Silver City Enterprise
Patton Issues Three Opinions On Wine Sacramental Use
New Mexico Attorney General H L Patton released three opinions this week. He finds sacramental wine use will not be prohibited after prohibition takes effect, cites similar state clauses, and notes L Gros of Bernalillo as a local producer. He also holds landowners may post lands to exclude trespassers and that towns must collect current and delinquent taxes, including occupation taxes, under 1915 laws. Additionally he states men aged 21 to 60 must pay the New Mexico road tax or work on roads.
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Patton
Arizona
Oklahoma
L. Gros
Bernalillo
C. Russell
Artesia
Leo Hersch
New Mexico
State Engineer Acts for Highway Commission
The State Engineer acts for the Highway Commission during a session until Saturday. James A. French will oversee federal road projects, advertise for federal aid roads, and authorize state-funded construction. About 5000 dollars is set aside for metal guide posts, with more funds to follow as needed. Rides for Ocate to Wagon Mound in Mora County are planned, while French tours the south and a Borderland convicts camp near Deming will be on his itinerary.
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James A. French
Commission
Mexico
Sanhoarding AM
French
Ocate
Wagon Mound
Mora County
Socorro
Maddalena
Deming
Hearst Papers Declared Pro German, News Refuses Ads
The News reports Hearst publications have been labeled pro German by the Council of Defense of America after an investigation. The paper rejects any German propaganda ads, stating they will not publish them despite potential revenue.
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Hearst
Council of Defense of America
Magdalena News
War garden push in New Mexico reports strong turnout
The Albuquerque Journal notes Isaac Barth says New Mexico hosts about 300 war care items this year with robust participation. Wil lar d reports 40 gardens, Lake Arthur lists 30, Las Vegas 490, Bernalillo County 443, Fort Sumner 34, Hachita is the only town reporting nothing.
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New Mexico
Isaac Barth
Fond Administration
Thencari
Willard
Lake Arthur
Las Vegas
Bernalillo County
Fort Sumner
Quay County
Hachita
Albuquerque Journal
Roy exceeds W S S quota in drought year drive
Roy and the mesa community exceeded their war savings quota, raising 23 630 dollars against a 20 000 dollar target amid drought and economic strain. The note praises local patriotism of homesteaders east of Red River, and links character to pledged support and community watchfulness.
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Roy
Red River
New Mexico Health Department Advocated by Social Workers
John Toombs and supporters push for a state public health department in New Mexico. Letters from across the state urge action, noting no county visiting nurses and the need to replace jail and private institutions with a coordinated health system. The New Mexico Public Health Association lacks legislative power, but a strong effort is expected to renew.
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John Toombs
New Mexico
New Mexico Public Health Association
Ite
Fall to Seek Re nomination in New Mexico
The piece applauds Tudwe A. Fall for announcing intention to seek another term. It praises his patriotism and leadership, predicts acclamatory nomination by Democrats, and urges readers to support him as a wholesome act of patriotism over partisanship.
New Secretary Takes Charge in Clovis War Effort
Secretaries and officers from Clovis join the wartime mobilization as the community pledges support. Superintendent Evans introduces Mayor Lester Stone who urges full cooperation with the government amid the crisis. Field Agent Bliss reports cereal feed crop data and local Y M C A staffing updates amidst the war effort.
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A Fe
Clovis
Evans
Lester Stone
Clovis News
Ten Commandments To Protect Our Soldiers
Ohio draft board endorses a set of ten commandments aimed at safeguarding soldiers rights during service. The commandments limit evicting soldiers for rent, blocking life insurance loss from delays, halting foreclosures, preserving homes, preventing tax seizures, delaying lawsuits, pausing court actions, protecting overdue loans, and honoring service while barring exploitation by lawyers and lenders. The list urges noncombatants to uphold these protections for those in the armed forces.
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Kinois Council
Ohio
Humber
Lyceum season fills New Mexico with popular attractions
The Redpath-Horner troupe and other acts drew crowds in Santa Fe as the season showcased music, lectures, and theatre. Performers included Indies Regimental Orchestra, John B. Katto, Eve Anderson company, Harriet Bird Warren, Captain Fallon, De Tra Landrith, and Gladys Ives Brainards. Audiences enjoyed the Indian music by Laws rence and a multi-act program ending with The Climax.
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Redpath-Horner Ely
Eve Anderson
Marr
France
Harriet Bird Warren
Fallon
Hell
Gladys Ives Brainards
Mertle Thornburgh
Cimera
Madam Caferelli
New York
Redpath
New Mexico
Ely
Bernalillo County Council backs anti Hearst stance
The Bernalillo county council of defense met yesterday and adopted a resolution endorsing the New Mexico state council of defense in condemning William Randolph Hearst as unpatriotic. It urged residents to stop patronizing Hearst publications and to sever ties with the Hearst press.
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Bernalillo County Council of Defense
New Mexico State Council
Willliam Rondolpf Hearst
Merpalille County
Central's Son Trains for Army Officer Post
Unclear text indicates Pattin mo of attorney Patton and presiding figures discuss training for an army officer. Possible references to Nike Meat? Vaguely mentions San Frans and Catfietty with aim toward service. Details are fragmented and uncertain.
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Fidest
Pattin Mo
Patton
Ers
Critente
Eit Presitert
Nike Meaten
San Frans Viene
Catfietty
States Army
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the Supreme Court
Gibbet
A. B. ‘Smith
Eduardo Otero
LIFUT
Rouault
San Geronimo Festival
Taos
Albuquerque New Mexico
New York Tribune
Rotary of War
White House
Baker
America
England
Honery
Great Britain
P. W. Wilson
Germany
Ana
Fort RA
Garfield
H. L. Patton
Department OF Health
Immente Wool Shipment
Rosom Marsehnetts
U.S
Monda- Jena
Ito
Poe Mardalern
Elia
Mamlatena News
Tudwe A
Neenle
cLovis Sue
CW. Harvey
Army
Columbus
Des Moines
Sam
Polk C. Webb
Fort
Bliss
Texas
Albuquerque Herald
Cers
Hening
Lyceum
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