Politics Boil as Leaders Meet in Capital City
Reported signs point to a fall election as Senator Albert Fall and Holm Bursum, with Governor Lindsey, discuss an extra session and party strategy. Attendees included state chairman H Gillenwater and others while Patton signals a bid for governor if Lindsey faces him.
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Capital City
Albert B. Fall
Three Rivers Ranch
Lindsey
Holm O. Bursum
Eepors
Fall
H Gillenwater
Charles Springer
Fall Disdai
Todar Lass Lays Two Wolves Not First Offense
Miss Bessie Dickey daughter of ranchman J W Dickey north of the Pajarita near the city and her sister Ruby aged seventeen and fifteen joined a wolf hunt. Bessie shot one wolf from a boulder and her father killed another as more wolves emerged. The party killed two more in the canyon and four scalps were taken. The Dickey sisters sell scalps and plan to ride in next month’s roundup.
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Bessie Dickey
J. W. Dickey
Pajarita
Dickey
Ruby
Bessie
Mr. Dickey
Miss Bessie
Saloon Closures Ordered During Troop Movement Through New Mexico
Governor W E Lindsey urges all saloons in towns along troop routes to close from the 22nd to the 26th. He praises compliance to avoid incidents as more than 70 youths are moved from New Mexico to Camp Travis Texas. It is illegal to give a draft man liquor, with Federal court penalties.
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New Mexico
W. E. Lindsey
Camp Travis
Texas
Three States Abolish Hun Lingo In Schools
New York July 23 The National Security League’s Committee on Foreign Language and Foreign Press reports progress in 25 states in its campaign against teaching German in public schools and German newspapers. The committee notes discontinuance of German classes in many communities and concerted citizen action against local German publications. States include Massachusetts Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia Georgia Mississippi Louisiana Indiana Missouri Kansas Arizona Colorado Montana California and Oregon.
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New York
National Security League
Committee On Foreign Language and Foreign Press
League
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Vir
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisian
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Arizona
Colorado
Montana
Califoria
Oregon
Jesse Starr to be hanged on July 24 in Luna County
The article reports Jesse Starr slated for execution on July 24 for the murder of Sheriff Dwight Stephens of Luna County. Governor Lindsey declined to commute, while Rafael Romero’s death at the Roy hotel shooting and an investigation into possible foul play are noted alongside calls from Dona Ana residents and local officials.
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Jesse Starr
Dwight, Stephens
Luna County
Lindsey
Rafael Romero
Roy Hotel
Chester Hunker
Pessure
Las Vegas
Starr
Dona Ana
Romero
Texas
Alout
Postmaster at Weed Removed for Disloyalty
After charges and a post office inspector visit, the Weed postmaster, one of the Notley brothers, was removed. The office is held by the bonding company pending a permanent appointee. F Sanders, formerly a clerk in Nolley Bros store, is in charge, with civil service exam looming. Local reports allege disloyalists in Weed and Avis influenced the prior appointment.
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Weed
Notley Brothers
Bonding
F. Sanders
Nolley Bros
Weed and
Avis
Alamogordo News
Court martial follows dangerous utterances at Camp Cody
First lieutenant P. W. Beebe faces court martial this week accused of muttering that the Albuquerque YMCA graft is pure and simple that Wilson prolongs the war into a one man war calling Baker incompetent and stating the Red Cross is overhyped and German atrocity stories are lies A prominent Albuquerque woman is cited as the witness to these alleged remarks in a state paper
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P. W. Beebe
Camp Cody
Albuquerque
Negro troops help hold German offensive on the Marne
American Negro soldiers aid the Allied line during the Fifth German offensive on the Marne. They asked to take over a part of the attack front after three months holding a French sector, with relief still pending.
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Marne
Associated Press
MINES WILL PRO DUCE ALL COAL THAT IS NEEDED
Opinion column questions coal shortage remedies in wartime America. It argues Pennsylvania anthracite mines near New York could meet demand, critiques Fuel Administration, and asks if leaders like Garfield are effectively promoting production. It notes diverse miners and calls for stronger coal propaganda.
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Wall Street Journal
Pennsylvania
New York
Fuel Administration
John Mitchell
Garfield
Slacker shoots sheriff in desparate dusk duel near Yeso
Sheriff James E Brown was shot in the right leg Thursday evening while attempting to arrest Burdie Riley at Bell's sheep camp. Sheriff Mays and three deputies hunted Riley and his brother fugitives near Yeso. Brown rode ahead toward a horse that turned out to be Riley's. Riley fired twice.
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James E. Brown
Burdie Riley
Bell
Mays
Riley
Yeso
Brown
James M Hervey Named Advisor by Governor
James M Hervey of Roswell was appointed by Governor Lindsey as official legal advisor to his office. He previously prosecuted civil criminal cases against W. Kelly over alleged receiving of state railway bond payments and will receive a special fee for prosecuting the case. He formerly served as attorney general.
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James M Hervey
Roswell
Lindsey
Mr. Hervey
W. Kelly
Orvey
Sto
Estancia Flag Raising A Fine Patriotic Event
A Santa Fe business excursion to the Estancia Valley enjoyed a lively program with a grand flag raising. Highlights included speeches by Judge Reed Holloman and others, patriotic remarks, and a train arrival with a Welcomed reception. The day featured a band concert, a baseball game, and a community ball back at Santa Fe connections before the return trip.
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Santa Fe
Estancia
Auto Hough Hi
Williams
State Corporation Commission
Lizzards
Hugh
D. C. Collier
New Mexico Central Railroad
J. Berkshire
Reed Holloman
Jndge
Hearst
Wilson
New York
Judge Holloman
Fred H. Ayers
Hanna
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt Killed in Air Fight
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt son of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt has been killed in action during a patrol over enemy lines. The War News telegram to the Roosevelt family praises his sacrifice and notes two Roosevelt sons had been wounded or cited for bravery earlier in the war. Public sentiment in Estancia Valley shows strong support as local events fundraise for the Red Cross.
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Santa
Quentin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Theodore, Jr
Archie
Important Work for Woman's Defense Council
The woman's committee of the state Council of Defense will meet at the Central School at 2:30 Monday afternoon to plan war work and help with marketing the valley fruit crop. An urgent appeal calls all county women to attend and consult with the committee.
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Council of Defense
Las Cruces
Republic
Discipline of Our Armies Will Win World War
Statement by Lieut.-Col. Geo Applin argues German discipline contrasts with Allied democratic discipline. He says American soldiers must show instant willing obedience and uphold morale, warning that machines and weapons fail without disciplined troops. The lecture, delivered to officers at U S camps, stresses unity, resolve, and steady leadership as essential to victory.
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Geo. Applin
America
United States
George Applin
Kearny Trench
Roosevelt County for Lindsey Writes Prominent Citizen
Editor State Record letter from Bt. Hensley urging Roosevelt County Republicans to back Lindsey for Governor and Fall for Senator. Emphasizes Lindsey’s past leadership, praises Fall’s record, and calls for harmony to secure victory, while acknowledging uncertain statewide dynamics.
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Roosevelt County
Lindsey
Fall
Hensley
Van Stone seeks state cattle loan aid amid drought
Texas cattlemen appeal to State Bank Examiner Geo H Van Stone and officials of the food administration to obtain drought relief loans to preserve cattle as food. Van Stone argues loans are needed as lenders recall loans during the crisis while the food administration has offered no relief. A Texas cattlemen committee also pressed the same request.
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Geo. H. van Stone
Herbert C. Hoover
The
Food Administration
Drouth
van Stone
Texas Cattlemen
Crown Prince Europe’s Most Dangerous Man
Milwaukee Journal reports Capt. Edward Lyell Fox of the Forum cites Crown Prince Frederick William as Europe’s most dangerous figure. Fox, after three Germany visits, says the prince is clever and capable though his face appears weak and sometimes silly in photos. He calls Friedrich Wilhelm one of the world’s most sinister men.
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Milwaukee Journal
Germany
Europe
Edward Lyell Fox
Capt. Fox
Crow Prince
Fredrich Wilhelm
Elks Dance A Feature At Dutch Lunch Night
Informal dance by the Flies on Tuesday evening drew a large attendance and much enjoyment. Officials and performers were praised for a well run event that continued late. During intermission George W. Armijo spoke on the lodge's role in the Sab Army War Fund drive.
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Inch
al. Morrison
George W. Armijo
War Speech Urges Earnest War Effort and Budget Push
Saturday Evening Post argues the United States must soon prove its readiness as it faces a coming test in war. It warns civilians must dramatically raise spending and saving to fund the war, noting a government demand of two dollars from every one contributed last year. It calls for immediate personal budget reform and sustained national sacrifice.
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Saturday Evening Post
United States
Two Navajoes Confess to Sandoval County Store Murder Fire
In Sandoval County near the McKinley line, a young man named Smith was murdered and a trading store burned. Sheriff Roberts and C. C. Manning arrested the suspects Friday night after confessions from Louis Chaves and Augustine detail entering the store, beating the boy, pouring oil, and setting the building ablaze before fleeing.
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Smith
Sandoval
McKinley County
Roberts
C. C. Manning
Stacher
Crown Point
Ier
Louis Chaves
Augustine
Louis Chaver
Louis
ORDERED TO CAMPS IN AUGUST
Washington July 17 Forty six thousand men from all states and the District of Columbia were called to the colors tonight by Provost Marshal General Crowder. They are all white registrants. Movement star y program provides for entrainment of three hundred thousand men. Special calls already issued account for nineteen thousand four hundred forty one. The quotas by state and camp include Nevada 150 Camp Fremont California 100 Camp Fremont Colorado 700 Camp Fremont Colorado 1500 Camp Logan Mexico 20 Camp Cody Texas 18 Camp Cody N M FALL FROM AUTO FATAL TO AN ARTESIA WOMAN Mrs Kate Lawrence Artesia died last Sunday from injuries after a 30 foot fall down an embankment of the Penasen river A rough spot in the road caused her to fall from an automobile.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Crowder
Nia
Fremont
Calif
Cahifornia
Alif Colorado
Camp Fremont
Calif Colorado
Camp Logan
Colo
la Mexico
Camp Cody
Texas
N. M
Artesia
Kate Lawrence
Penasen River
Dying Man Names Suspected MurdER Victim Near Albuquerque
In Albuquerque this week Timoteo Maldonado on his deathbed named Porfirio Lopez, a musician, as the shooter in a brick yard at San Jose while Maldonado and his brother were taking Lopez home from a dance. Lopez is held for murder.
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Timoteo Maldonado
Albuquerque
Porfirio Lopez
San Jose
Maldonado
Lopez
Cattle and Horse Growers Meet in Alamogordo Aug
The New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers Association holds its second quarterly Executive Board meeting at the Commercial room in Alamogordo on August 1, 1918, at 10:03.
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The
New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers ® Association
Alamogordo
Ae Mexico
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