New Mexico State Record 1918 June 7 item highlights
The State Record reports on campaign stamps and county progress led by San Juan, with political names such as H. B. Holt and E. C. Cramp mentioned. Depot expansion at Taylor Springs due to rising business, and notes on Hearst papers ban by Santa Fe dealers. A local couple, Anderson and Bruce, resolve a quarrel with a violent incident. Red River molybdenum ore strike improves with Fahy shipping ore grade around 15 percent. Boilermakers union organized in Las Vegas. Lamb crop in Colfax Mora Union counties reaches up to 95 percent. Meadow City reports strong lambing.
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Colfax
Mora
Union
S. Florsheim
Janitas Company
Springer Stockman
The Man for the Place in New Mexico Politics
New Mexico papers praise the Republican candidate A B Fall as the strongest, most capable senator material, versus Democrat W B Walton. Fall is hailed as fearless and solid while Walton is labeled an opportunist but a hard worker and affable campaigner.
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New Mexico
U. S
A. B. Fall
Washington
U. S. Senate
Political dispute over war finance and soldiers voting rights
Democratic leaders in Congress argued over revenue measures while urging military needs. The piece highlights debates on extending voting rights for soldiers in training or abroad, the legality under army regulation, and the call for rapid financial preparation amid wartime urgency.
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Congress
Treasury
McEssary
Bounty Service
Als
Rain and hailstorm hit Macho area near Roswell
Rainfall described as a cloud burst accompanied by heavy hail struck the Macho creek area twenty miles north of Roswell last week. An auto bridge on the creek was washed out while hail drifted along the creek bank. The rain stretched over a mile strip of country.
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Roswell
Will Build Grist Mill at French Tract School House Meeting
Farmers and elevator company at French Tract school house voted to erect a grist mill in the near future. A general fund of $7500 has been raised and elevator stockholders will double their stock to about $14000 paid up. The mill will be three stories with concrete basement and 25 barrel capacity, expandable to 50 barrels with future machinery.
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French Tract School House
French
Democratic Degradation in Otero County Politics
The Tularosa Tribune notes severe clashes within Otero County Democrats as Republicans gain influence. It reports a split convention struggle, calls for party discipline, and cites drought relief and economic improvements boosting county sentiment despite internal turmoil.
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Otero County
Tularosa
Denny
Fall as Democratic Senate Candidate in New Mexico
The Roswell News argues Senator Albert Bacon Fall should be the Democratic nominee for United States Senate, praising him as a strong figure despite faults. It notes the party aims to secure one Democratic senator this year and critiques Republican opponents.
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The
Clayton News
John W. Morrow
Raton
Congress
Senate
Morrow
Colfax County
Albert Bacon
United States
Evening News
Roswell
Needs Fair Chance for Mining Industry Encouraging Legislation
The section argues that mining needs fair legislation and taxation, with price regulation high enough to ensure returns for capital investors and wages for workers. It cites farmer concerns about labor, machinery costs, and expanding acreage, alongside General Foch’s note on wartime center attacks.
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House News
Tam
Curry Plans New Hospital Building For Dr Gibson
Dr H R Gibson announces a modern 20 by 6 foot hollow tile pebble dashed hospital and office building. Ground material is on site and construction will begin at once in Clovis.
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H.R. Gibson
Clovis News
Destructive Wind Damages Farms in Clovis Area
High winds that swept through the region last Thursday caused extensive damage in parts of the country. Several barns were toppled, two or three small houses suffered severe damage, and many tin roofs were torn off. In Clovis and nearby areas, two heavy rainfalls followed the windy spell bringing relief after dry conditions. Santa Fe shopmen have organized meetings over the past two weeks, with the machinists union growing to over 100 members.
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Clovis Journal
Santa Fe
Clovis
Makers 57 and Car Men Reach Near Goal in Crafts
The Clovis Journal notes the organization is expanding across all crafts in the trade and expects strong growth ahead. The report highlights near universal participation, with hopes of confirming reaching the target soon.
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Clovis Journal
Prolonged Drouth Ravages Fort Sumner Region
The Fort Sumner drouth devastates livestock and alfalfa, lowering yields and prompting rent deals. One stockman reports losses of about a thousand dollars daily, with cattle losses noted west of the river. Perkins and surrounding areas feature land trades and irrigated farm sales, including a Geo Mann property transfer and a Pickel purchase offering $12,500 for the irrigated farm.
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Drouth
Fort Sumner
Perkins
Lee Coleman
Bud
L. Pickel
Geo. JA. Mann
Mann
Pickel
Las Cruces Doctor Sues Mills Over Dam Fight
Dr. Boyd of Las Cruces sues General Anson Mills U S A for about 450000 alleging damages from opposition to Elephant Butte dam site. Suit tied to transfer of dam construction from an English company Boyd organized. Grand jury bound over in related Las Cruces incidents.
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Dr. Boyd
Las Cruces
General Anson Mills
Elephant Butte
Cbas Cruces Republic
Gene Moreno
Tom Ramirez
la Mesa
Game Warden and Deputy Investigate Socorro Violations
Last week Theodore Roualt Jr and deputy Leslie Fleming of Silver City were on site to investigate certain violations in Socorro co continued on W. S. Supplement.
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Theodore Roualt Jr
Leslie Fleming
Silver City
Socorro
W. S. Supplement
Public Lands Timber Sale in Valencia County New Mexico
The New Mexico Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands announces a public sale of lands and timber in Valencia County. Bidder deposits 5000 dollars, bids to cover land and timber separately, with combined high bid winning. Timber estimated at 480 million feet, land at scheduled sections, minimum land bid 3.15 per acre and timber at 215 per 1000 feet. contract outlines cruising, payment terms, stumpage, and delivery by October 1, 1916.
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Valencia County
New Mexico
Valencia
T. Im
St. Oh
Soialaing Bost
T. HN
T. Nro
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Commissioner of Public Lands
Esas
Ares
United States Forestry Department
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Cor
Seale
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Timber
Wether
Izme
Innda
New
Pi Londa
Commissioner of Public
Public Landa
Paragrags
Llegal
Beether
Unie
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Harry M. Washburn
Topeka
Kansas
State Record
Ben Pankey
Washburn
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Santa Fe News
Hearst
Acin
Andy
Anderson Bruce
Stringtown
Raton Range
Red River
J. H. Fahy
Red ‘River
Raton Lodge
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Las Vegas
Sual Cowboy
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Meadow City
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NEW Mexico News Review
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Cony
Foch
Clovillos
Dona Ana
Conalla
Repwal
Capital Coal Yard
Cerrillos
Madrid
N. M
Sophie Bauer
First Ave
Faribault
Minnesota
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