Contested Mine Management Sparks Labor Dispute at Gallup
The article reports turmoil at the Victor-Aimerigan coal mines near Gallup after new general manager Mr. J. M. Sully condemned company housing, cut prices, and clashed with workers over wages and conditions. Officials claim no strike occurred but workers refused to work for the new company, highlighting tensions with union leadership and local administration. Additional items mention Liberty Loan bonds, government finance remarks, and a new land and live stock company formation in Curry County.
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Victor-Aimerigan
Gallup
Pew
JM Sully
Tien
National
Sally
Eld
Ad Il
von Silers
Mr. Sully
Colorado
France
Liberty Bonds for Farmers Investment Message
Farmers are urged to buy Liberty Loan Bonds as a safe long term investment. Proceeds aid the U S government and Allied needs, supporting farm markets and food supplies for armies. Bonds are backed by stable value and strong credit, suited to busy farmers far from bond markets.
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United States
Vice Case Involves Saloon Man In Oi Town
A saloon keeper Joe Frances fink at Oi Town faces a $1000 bond to answer a charge for transporting three youths from Las Vegas to a disorderly resort. the complaint was filed by Stefana Herrera aged 16. The item reflects broader reporting from New Mexico papers on local business, industry, and rainfall impacts across Portales and Artesia regions.
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Summer Garden
White Star
Oi Town
Joe Francesfink
Las Vegas
Stefana Herrera
Albuquerque Herald
Colfax Weather and Local Legal Notices
Heavy hail storm in Cimarron country dropped six inches last week with no reported damage. Frank Gasperich of Gardner bound over to appear on a complaint by U S Revenue collector Thomas Mays for unpaid internal revenue tax. Mayewell Mail reports first crop of fine cherries, 5 to 7 hundred pounds, ripening south of Colfax for the season.
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Cimarronets
Frank Gasperich
Gardner
Thos Mays
U.S. Revenue Collector
Gasperiel
B.C Alford
Felers
Mayewell
Cher A. Ladd
Fenit
Here
Cimarron News
District In Fine Shape In Dry Farming District Prospects Bright
The dry farming area south of the city from Waxon Mound to Springer is in fine shape with strong rainfall and bumper crop prospects this season. Moisture has aided growth, and crops are developing well across the district. Springer Stockman Attorneys TT Bickley of Raton named land office inspector for Tands Colfax and Union counties, with war loan applications sent to the Perm Loan board.
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Waxon Mound
Springer
Springer Stockman
TT Bickley
Raton
Tands
Colfax
Union Counties
Perm Loan Board
Rightly and Wisely Bisbee Guns for IWW Threats
The Albuquerque Journal notes that from June 4 the IWW has attracted attention through violence, murders, and a secret network willing to burn, dynamite, and kill. It argues the group opposes government laws and faces acquittals, pushing law-abiding citizens to defend themselves.
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San JeHo
Bisbee Derry
Albuquerave Journal
Arizona Opinion on Troop Withdrawals and I W W in Bisbee
A dated conclusion argues that after August first no federal troops will guard nonessential industries and copper and coal mines are deemed unimportant. It claims Arizona residents will deploy armed guards and deny I W W entry, praising public patience and a strict stance against the union in Bisbee and nearby towns.
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United States
Bisbee
Ameri
Lovery I. W. W
Arizona
Ladd resigns as president of State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mrs George Se Jad of Las Cruces resigns as president due to plans to move to New England for sun. Mrs FE Mason of Roswell appointed to fill unexpired term. Federation annual meeting slated for Gallup in October. E Lytton Ro Taylor, recently left Las Cruces for New York, notes likely Congress action on dredge funding for lower Rio Grande drainage project until final appropriation.
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Ladd
George Se Jad
Las Crue
State Federation of Women's Clubs
New England Sun
FE. Mason
Roswell
Federation
Gallup
Lytton Ro Taylor
Lax Cruces
New York
Congress
Rio Grande Valley
Oklahoma oilmen buy Cotton Wond district farms
Two prominent Oklahoma oil men acquired the Franing 320 and Williams 20 acres in the Cotton Wond off area, located a few miles northwest of Artesia. The properties are highly improved and to be developed by the Jewan Company. Home Refinery Ready. Mr Jas A. Jones, president of Home Refinery Company of Oklahoma, traveled to Artesia to finalize deep driving work plans in the Dayton Lake field and discuss Hoover woodfield prospects southeast of Artesia.
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Artesia
Pecos Valley
Lee
Charles Lee
Mr. Lee
Jim
Messilla Valley
Rio Grande Republic
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Oil
Williams
Jewan Company
Home
Jas A. Tones
Home Refinery
Company of
Okshoma
Dayton—Lake
Hoover Foodwood
Artesles
Ar- Sten
Deming News Briefs Highlight Scouts Aid and Rail Tragedy
Citizens of Deming arrange for four council members to assist Boy Scouts. Two autoists from Tucson were killed by a Southern Pacific train near Deming. Ames W. Hannigan, Deming resident since 1883 and former NM legislator, died. funeral held with Knights of Pythias involvement. Local military expansion prompts rapid housing needs as 25 000 to 3510 troops prepare to quarter at Deming. rail sidings extended to handle freight and troop traffic. Foxworth and Bush secured meat contract for soldiers, projected at $200 000 monthly. Elizabeth Waddill opened an insurance office in Deming representing Connecticut Fire and other firms, offering auto insurance.
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Foxworth & Bush
Butchers of
Deming
Elizabeth Waddill
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Sunday liquor sales bootleggers fined in city court
Two local saloon keepers were arrested by city Marshal Christman last Sunday on the charge of selling liquor on Sunday contrary to the liquor regulation ordinance. They were fined $25 each in police court. One of the men charged with this offense was doing a big business in dispensing bottled beer to the thirsty.
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Christman
Gallup Herald
Ohar to Nora View Road Project Fund Agreement
A work plan for the Ohar to Nora View road begins with a crossing west of town under a Ta'ley contract. The Ohar people will plan remaining sections while a petition seeks funds, with an initial $1000 pledge.
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Ohar
Nora View
Inet
Nora
Ta‘ley
Net
B Tohn
En’ee
Roosevelt School Building Gong Up Fast
Roosvelt school building rushes to completion as construction moves quickly with up to eight stories or sections under way. Contractors push ahead aiming for an opening Reuters style.
Sierra Red Cross Chapter Forms In Sierra County
Sierra County forms a Red Cross chapter with a set of officers to lead local relief efforts and Liberty Loan support. New Hillsboro teachers for the coming year include Gordy as principal, plus Audra Phillips and Lillian Stephenson. R.A. Wiley leaves as principal to Santa Rosa.
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Red Cross
Sierra County
Lecouetionerte Niece
Liberty Loan
Red Cross Fund
F. M. Rojorgues
A. L. Bird
Byrne
Hillsboro
Gordy
Mogallon
Audra Phillips
el Paso
Lillian Stephenson
Silver City
R.A. Wiley
Santa Rosa
Non-residents cited for fishing without license at Elephant Butte
Non-residents were arrested for fishing in the Elephant Butte reservoir after failing to present the required non-resident fishing licenses. The New Mexico Game and Fish laws require all non-residents to obtain proper licenses before fishing in state waters.
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Elephant Butte
New Mexico
Fishing License Fee Sparks Debate in Texas
The El Paso area voices anger over a five dollar non resident fishing license tax. The Hillsboro Advocate notes some residents grumble yet others accept the fee as required by law for fishing in the Elephant Butte reservoir and the state.
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Pickeket Beatty
Elephant Butte
el Paso
Texas
Hillsboro
Drought Broken by Rains Boosts Mesa Crops
Heavy rains across the Mesa broke a long drought that had cut wheat yields. Though too late to aid wheat significantly, the showers promise bumper bean, corn, and feed crops. The late cold spring left summer crops backward and in need of moisture.
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Mesa
Road improvements to start on White Lake branch highway
Socorro announces soon start on road work for the White Lake branch of the Ocean to Ocean Highway. Funds for improvements are available. Faul B. Moore, county surveyor, named engineer in charge. active work to begin shortly. The road is described as the worst on the Ocean to Ocean Highway in Socorro county, with repairs planned to boost travel capacity.
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White Lake
Ocean
Ocean Highway
Faul B. Moore
Socorro
Magdalena News
Des Moines Union District Votes Bond Increase for School
Last Friday the Des Moines school district approved 7,500 additional bonds by an 88 to 34 vote, bringing total bonds to 22,500 for the new building. The bonds are arranged and funds will be available immediately as construction accelerates.
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Des Moines
County Plans Movie Project for Schools and Farms
County commissioners intend to authorize purchase of a moving picture machine with gas and electric attachment for educational and agricultural use. Superintendent Errett will use it during visits to many school districts next fall.
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Errett
Carload of headers shipped to Mesa farmers
The Wilson Company received a car load of headers and harvesters last week for Mesa farmers ahead of the harvest. Dry weather reduced yields but a large wheat harvest is still expected on the Mesa Mosquero Sun next week.
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Wilson Company
Mesa
Mosquero Sun
Torrance Cattle Imported From Texas Find Dry Panhandle
Jack Tracey arrived with 300 plus cattle from Texas but scarce water and grass forced him to ship by rail from central Texas Panhandle. A companion Harvey brought 10 or 12 horses, left sixty miles east to recuperate. reports indicate dryness through the Panhandle.
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Jack Tracey
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Harvey
Here
Tracey
Panhandle
Estancia News-Herald
Patriotism and Profits in Wilsons July 7 Address
President Wilson’s July 7 address declares that patriotism transcends personal profit as the nation mobilizes hundreds of thousands of young men to serve a great cause. He emphasizes workers supporting the war effort through labor without considering personal gain.
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Wilson
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Roosevelt
Sierra
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