27 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
1
A sprawling analysis argues that democracies rely on autocratic wartime efficiency, focusing on Washington's role in organizing, funding, and directing the war effort. It cites Samuel G Blythe and Earl Kitchener, noting the president’s expansive task, cabinet dynamics, and the need for centralized command in a national crisis.
Special to State Record from Washington argues allies benefited from Europe’s war lessons but the U S must boost production and tax profits to fund material aid and domestic needs. It cautions against price controls or government commandeering and urges leveraging supply and demand with a graduated earnings tax to share profits with the state. A separate note reports raids on the St Elmo saloon in Barelas and a Martinez town dance hall leading to arrests.
The New Mexico Central railroad from Santa Fe to Torrance was reported sold by Receiver Ralph C. Ely to a party not affiliated with the A T S F. Chicago inquiries prompted no official statement from the line. Built by Pittsburgh capital, promoted by W H Andrews, it sank financially and has been in receivership for years.
In a deadly flood west of town J A Miller of near Broncho perished while attempting to aid a motorist as hail and freshet struck the area. His body was recovered about four miles downstream the following day. The disaster also washed away 2000 sheep belonging to Gil Perea and scattered carcasses along the stream. Across the country north and west of town flood waters overran New Mexico Central tracks and caused extensive property damage as heavy rains drenched Mountainair and surrounding areas.
Albuquerque July 26 a Washington conference on keeping universities efficient during the war leads to a four quarter system, adding twelve weeks to each year. The University of New Mexico, represented by Dr. David R. Boyd, becomes the first state university to adopt a 48 week year starting October 1. Courses recur every twelve weeks, enabling students to graduate in three or five years depending on attendance and work. The plan adjusts schedules and finances to support year round operation and student flexibility.
New Mexico guidance from Charles Springer outlines local exemption boards per county and two federal district boards. It details who may be exempt, how to file, appeal routes, and rules on eligibility including hardship, religious beliefs, and dependent family status, with deadlines and procedural notes.
Arbor day reports from New Mexico rural schools show weak participation and few trees planted due to unfenced grounds and limited irrigation water. Only 467 trees were planted statewide by 2532 students, with 1366 visitors, prompting the Department of Education to expand next year’s campaign to include fencing and water access, highlighting Santa Fe Taos and Luna counties as leaders in observances.
The War Department announced that Deming will host No 13 division of guardsmen from North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska and Minnesota. The unit entered federal service on July 15. A Healdton Oklahoma party led by Dr L H Milley toured Pecos Valley fields Friday and voiced approval.
Miners returned to Gallup American Coal Company mines as production resumes at full capacity. New workers arrived, many families accompanied them, and 75 to 100 miners were already at work. Company plans repairs, a sewerage system, a hospital, and store-price reductions to boost miners' conditions, undermining strike momentum. Federal intervention appears unlikely, with war secretary stating troops will not be used in labor disputes. Cedarvale town lots to be sold by U S land office in Torrance county near El Paso and Southwestern line.
A Chicago youth of 29 summers, Conrad Jeffers, lies in hospital with a broken skull and slashed throat after a harsh marriage said to have been an escape from military ire. His wife claims they quarrelled and he pursued Jeffers in a critical conduct case reported by the Paso Times. District Court for Curry county will convene for a regular session on August 13.
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