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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
6
Sonora military chief warns of danger of clash as peon army on the border is ordered disbanded. Authorities say no immediate hostile action expected while troops redeploy to secure border regions.
Federal action allocates major highway construction money with Colorado receiving part of the pot. The bill passed by Congress and signed by the president includes a large nationwide total, with specific allocations noted for states and programs over a multi year span.
Reports from the Sonora region recount massacres of conservative factions and notable violence amid arrivals from northern Mexico. The chaos includes claimed burnings and clashes as Yaqui and Mayo groups remain active, while broader unrest touches U S transport routes and local authorities. The Jefferson Highway project gains momentum, promising a continuous concrete road from Winnipeg to New Orleans, boosting trade and regional development amid political strife.
The article discusses locating private farm roads to serve purpose and fit the farm plan, stressing drainage, crowning, and maintenance. It favors earth roads with proper ditching and grading to handle storm water and emergency needs, noting materials and methods differ from public roads but share core principles.
By order of the Republican State Central Committee a delegate convention is called to meet in Santa Fe on August 23 to nominate Congressional, judicial and state officers including presidential electors, U S Senator, governor, attorney general, and other posts. Credentials due by August 23. proxies not allowed unless residents. Precinct primaries to precede county conventions with five days notice. Continued on page seven column one.
The appeal of Sir Roger Salommons Aalst was denied by the Criminal Appeal Court. The court upheld the death sentence issued by the tribunal with Viscount Reading presiding as the Fort Cun vice and justice. the Crown attorney argued without tears and the sentence stands with possible reprieve.
The Republican Central Committee will meet in Santa Fe in the Supreme Court Chamber on August 23 at ten o'clock to prepare the temporary roll of the convention and pass on contests if any exist. Done at Santa Fe July 1, 1916. Ralph C. Ely Chairman. Jose D. Sena Secretary. The State Corporation Commission announces an open passenger rate of one fare and a third for the round trip from all New Mexico points to Santa Fe for convention dates.
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