Senator Fall pushes 640 acre homestead relief bill
Senator A Fall introduces a drastic amendment to the 640 acre homestead act aimed at New Mexico. The measure would require land offices to grant patents to all entries within six months, easing delays caused by recent land rules, while raising questions about Interior Department funds and survey workload.
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Registration Day plea from New Mexico Council of Defense
The New Mexico Council of Defense urges citizens aged 21 to 30 to register for the draft, denouncing German propaganda and stressing that the war effort must utilize workers where they are best suited. The appeal frames registration as essential to democracy and liberty, warning German agents aim to sabotage Registra tion Day. Santa Fe dispatch dated June 1 1917.
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Santa Fe, N. M
Two Hundred Y. M. C. A. Buildings To Go Up
A nearby city plans rapid construction as two hundred YMCA buildings are slated to rise, signaling a major expansion of community facilities. The effort aims to boost local recreation and youth programs across multiple neighborhoods.
Registration Day Emphasizes Civilian Service Over Soldiers
The Council of Defense urges all to assist in June Sth registration declaring not servitude but service. Citizens list airplanes, coast defense munitions, food, and transport, with only a fraction drafted. Proclamation highlights honoring service with The Colors Call pledge and suggests a local committee of women and G. A. R. members to aid in mobilization efforts across the Sunshine State.
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Fatal Armory shooting ends in city council action
Henry Romero was shot and killed in the Armory by Ramon Trujillo after a drinking dispute. The incident prompted a city council vote to close saloons from 9:30 PM to 6 AM and tighten enforcement of liquor laws for military personnel. Separate public discourse debated government equality and wartime labor pay policies.
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National Capital News and First Hand Comment
Special to State Record from Washington May 29. Congressman Walter M Chandler of New York urges immediate use of sentiment imagination and enthusiasm to rally support for war. He cites Napoleon’s appeals and backs Roosevelt’s plan to send an army to France signaling patriotic drives.
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Land Office Says No Quick Relief for Grazing Homesteads
Secretary Tallman reports Grazing Homestead Act requests exceed fifty thousand applications covering over twenty million acres. Designation must occur before approval, but the Geological Survey lacks funds to designate lands. He urges rapid designation or rejection to resolve vast pending claims.
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Washington
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Stockmen to retain grazing rights while in war effort
Albuquerque May 29 Stockmen holding grazing privileges on National Forests who enter the army or navy may have their range rights reserved during their absence District Forester Paul G Redington announces the plan authorized by a Washington telegram. Stock owners must file with the local Forest Supervisor to allow temporary use of vacated ranges by others. privileges require use through active grazing.
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Seven Rules For Registration Issued By Washington
Washington releases seven rules governing registration dated June 5 1917. It covers eligibility age and residency for all US males at least 21 yet under 31, exemptions for military personnel, that registration is separate from draft, public duty with potential imprisonment for noncompliance, procedures for sick or absent registrants, and registration booth hours from 7 am to 9 pm on June 5 1917.
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City Proclamation Sets Registration Day Observance
Mayor William G. Sargent urges Santa Fe stores to close at noon on Tuesday June 5 1917 and city residents to display flags and decorate homes to promote full and prompt registration of men subject to the first call to the colors as part of a statewide patriotic observance endorsed by Governor of New Mexico. The proclamation notes June 5 1917 as Registra tion Day per federal order and calls for civic demonstration to support National Army draft efforts.
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Catron
Memorial Day Exercises at Capital in Santa Fe
Governor Lindsey delivered the Memorial Day address at the National cemetery. Boy Scouts decorated graves with flags as a parade formed from the National Guard armory through a long program including bands, Union veterans, Sons of Veterans, and school groups. The event featured speeches by Comrade Jacob Weltmer and Comrade John R. McFie, music by the Santa Fe band, and ceremonies with Taps and a Benediction.
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Forest Service to Aid Registration in New Mexico
Forest Service will appoint most New Mexico rangers as registrars on June 5 to aid draft registration. Rangers are visiting remote mountain districts by foot and phone to inform settlers that all men aged 21 to 30 must register. Any subject who doubts their status should appear to officials on June 5, as failure carries consequences. Extension railroad work from Jaroso to Taos has been halted due to war conditions and funding uncertainty.
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Capital City to Stage Patriotic Registration Day Parade
Santa Fe prepares a major Registration Day with parades mass meetings and decorations. A civic committee lists leaders from Mayor Sargent to several fraternal groups organizing booths badges and a 2 PM park event. Citizens urged to register early and join the parade at Catron School grounds.
Cowboy Enlists In Navy After 450 Mile Ride
Grippie Hulen of Cloud Texas arrived in Albuquerque on horseback to enlist in the navy. After reaching the recruiting station he sold his horse and saddle and prepared for examination. He traveled 450 miles with two companions Anthony Richards of Raton and Albert Ward of Clovis. They then left for El Paso for further processing.
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