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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
5
The New Mexico State Record edited by Frank Staplin is published weekly in Santa Fe by the State Publishing Company. Frank Staplin serves as receiver with a subscription price of $189 per year.
Residents urge a rural mail route to serve a growing agricultural community along a stretch near Santa Fe. Postmaster General rejects the formal request by W P Metcalf on behalf of settlers who argue the route would spur settlement and support fruit and produce shipments amid policy restraint.
A 1917 style broadside claims a nationwide conspiracy linked to anti war agitation and I W W activity aimed at crippling copper and rail operations in the Arizona Warren district. The writer cites Bernstorff Von Papen and Bolo Pasha and links Kaiser influence to mining and railroad saboteurs amid wartime fear. W A Sutherland announces a Republican run in district three covering Dona Ann Beers Lines and Torrance counties.
A Northwest mining labor shortage cripples three Coeur d Alene mines with 1200 to 1500 idle workers, threatening production. Articles urge compulsory work, harsh measures against disloyal labor groups, and discuss broader wartime labor policy and media influence. Major John Mitchell, an early air combat hero and former New York mayor, is noted as killed in action.
An 1900 dated open letter from Hash Heesh criticizes the editor of the state record for sensationalism and war news. The writer asks who the editor’s correspondent is and requests public information about the editor’s identity.
A fragmented account accuses Hearst of disloyalty and self interest during World War I, highlighting his opposition to Japan and criticism of Wilson. It suggests he would back Theodore Roosevelt for president under certain conditions and questions his allegiance to the United States.
The Las Vegas Journal-Medicine analyzes the Senate race as Democrats risk rejecting a strong opponent to Fall, who is seen as a formidable foe due to his war leadership and administration support. Republicans seek a candidate with a proven wartime record to win over American voters, while Ro Wolton is discussed as a potential challenger to Fall.
The Baton Reporter denounces John Morrow for congress, declaring the Democrat party has passed and condemning the idea of forcing his bid. The temperate statement warns against passivity and urges public objection to the nomination process.
A 1918 Santa Fe New Mexican note advocates John Morrow as a qualified northern New Mexico candidate for Congress. Springer Stockman, longtime Colfax County Democrat, endorses Morrow as ensuring strong representation in the lower house. The piece cites Hearst papers and mentions authors who refuse Hearst magazines in July 1918.
The Portales merchants unite to switch to a one day delivery per week plan at the government's urging. They vow to endure wartime sacrifices and support the war effort with utmost vigor, urging shoppers to adapt and keep spirits steady during these days.
A letter from Hon Bursum urges a special legislative session to amend the state constitution and extend the terms of all state, district and county officials for two more years without elections this year. Opponents warn of costly ballots and future political trouble, while supporting a party committee plan to appoint candidates across districts to end campaign spending and unrest. The public favors avoiding politics during wartime.
A Roswell courtroom heard an important grazing land dispute in Eagle Hill country with witnesses Williamson and Ditch among key parties. Roswell stockmen send cattle shipments from Cimarron and Lake Arthur areas while local leaders debate Pankey as a potential New Mexico governor amid partisan optimism.
The State of New Mexico announces public sale of lands and timber in Valencia County near Low Lunas. Bids will cover sections listed, with timber appraisals, stumpage, and deferred payments under a contract detailing cruising, marking, and payment schedules. Deposit of 25,000 dollars required to bid. deed granted after full payment. penalties for default set at 25,000 dollars.
Hearst publications face a wide suppression by the State Council of Defense with many issuances halted. Reports note papers and magazines now on sale while observers debate the feasibility of the German long range weapon’s accuracy, citing a Paris foundling asylum shell strike.
The Clovis police enforce a work of fight ordinance in the city, moving to identify those within its scope. Loafers reportedly seek jobs to dodge the law while inquiries begin into youths who set traps for motorists, including a case with nails buried in sand.
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