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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
4
The notice identifies the Santa Fe State Capital published every Friday at Santa Fe by STATE PUBLISHING COMPANY. It credits Frank Staplin as publisher and notes entry as second class matter at the Santa Fe post office under the 1879 act. Subscription is 31.58 per year.
In Santa Fe on a June Friday in 1820 the Chicago freight railroad president Felton cites that miles of abandoned railways over the past three years outpace lumber production. He warns the Interstate Commerce Commission that capacity, equipment, and freight demands lag behind growth, urging policy action to prevent transport bottlenecks. He notes scarce locomotives, rising car orders, and limited improvements despite persistent traffic increases across districts.
The Taxpayers Association of New Mexico advocates amending the state constitution to elect only a Governor and Lieutenant Governor, with four-year terms starting 1922, shifting executive power to the top state officeholders. The proposal prompts debate on centralization of power and calls for careful consideration across the state.
A scrambled speech by a senator criticizes a party and hints at 10 year past defeats. The text references gains by Democrats and Republicans, a mandate, and calls for accountability in shaping national policy.
A leading press report from San Francisco notes the House Committee and Post Office measure to raise rates. The bill, passed amid the national debate, is tied to wartime policy and fuel costs. The article highlights political maneuvering by factions and the anticipated July 1 effectiveness.
A new manufacturing concern in Gallup plans to produce candies and ice cream. Mr Go-one of 1 desirable home glassino will establish factory fees in the area with local dealers to supply products, aiming to become a household word and asset to Gallup and its industries.
John R. Gwartacy, a prominent mining contractor, reports closing a deal in the Mor a district. The note references property, drifting, and milling prospects, with emphasis on notable holdings and potential mill site viability. Details are fragmented but center on ownership, location, and future mining activity.
Reports from the Foster claims indicate high grade ore with smelter assays of 71.31 and 74 dollars per ton in parallel veins. Work forces will increase to push production as new claims near Separ are explored and a storm of local business activity grows, including a new hotel and banking expansion in Lordsburg.
For two weeks residents of the town and Peninsula have labored to shield the south bank. Last week the main cable among the trees broke and since then the river has been eroding cribbing above the south pier. A new channel was blasted with TNT but yielded only pain.
A stranger known as Ben McGrath died suddenly at Glencoe near Ruidoso. He had traveled widely, claimed two sons in Isbee Arizona and Billings Montana, and left cash between 2900 and 30 in a box plus government bonds. Telegrams to his sons received no reply as officials investigate his identity.
Alamogordo News reports a man posing as Stellan founded Tales of Loyal Order of Moose in Alamogarde. He enrolled many, claimed charter, and issued expulsions. Headquarters call the impostor Steilman and note warrants issued. public warned to notify the office if a cabin is found.
Torrance Mead and family arrived with ten horses and equipment to farm a crop. The Estancia brass band now forms with E H. Daves as president and Hart Basley as secretary treasurer. Some players are veterans, beginners improving fast. The Jerson Bean Co plans to ship eight or ten cars of beans. Cloudcroft Packing Assembly sessions run June 16 to 24 with speakers from El Paso Fort Worth San Antonio Nashville and Richmond. Public invited to attend all sessions.
The town of Quay San Jon will hold a vote this month on issuing 35000 dollars in bonds to fund the erection of a new school building. Voters will decide whether to authorize the bond issue and the project proceeds.
Joe, once president of Silver City Normal faculty, arrives Saturday to take duties as superintendent of Socorro schools elected recently. Prof Enloe, a noted southwest educator, outlines plans to improve the schools. The State School of Mines summer term opened with registrations across several branches to accommodate students unable to finish regular term due to illness and other causes.
Alex Lueras reports from Mesteno Draw that crops are improving with rains boosting season. Wheat heads soon and a heavy yield is expected. Hodges owns a well stocked ranch with 94 percent lamb crop and healthy stock. shipments of cream and product to Colorado flow weekly at ten cents a pound.
The Clayton News reports rapid progress on the pipeline to Perico Creek with ditching and pipe laying under contractor Hill. A power plant generator and a motor have been shipped, aiming for early water supply completion. Other items include bids for selling Watkins home and farm products, oil strike news from Snorty Gabtory, and road improvement plans in New Mexico with dates and quantities, plus the Hisho r o Development Company beginning ore extraction at Manny Richmond mine.
The River Side Cattle Company of Laramie Wyoming carried 1248 head of cattle toward Des Moines after pasturing the Alex McKinzie ranch the past winter. The document includes project notes for road work in New Mexico and a newly organized Capulin Mercantile Company with officers listed. The snippet mentions a diamond drill setup at the Snake mine and expected activity at Dedman New Mexico with ties to a Sanre Fe state highway project.
In San Juan a Commercial Club is organized with Morris Johnson as president and a board including T H Rixey G Blakely J Wo Priestly and others. Clayton residents plan extensive Round-Up celebrations with over 45000 raised for attractions plus local stock and farming enterprises expand including registered livestock and land purchases.
The Sierra county Apache mining districts anticipate heightened activity this summer with idle properties reopened and shipments heading to El Paso smelter. California owners at the Mid Nacht mine boost for real selling while the Deming contingent pushes for southern route access. A new Deming-Bisbro oil firm aims to back capitalists as Texas drilling plans to run two shifts daily. The Angelus reports Los Angeles investors backing mining and the Coburn County club funds wolforce and gear for players.
A fragmented report notes local industry activity at a ceramic factory with mentions of personnel and development plans. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable, but the piece hints at a visit and potential modernization in the plant.
The body of Jinan Aringetured was found in an old irrigation ditch. Defendants Mrs Kometin B Armijo and Antone Paz were arrested. At a preliminary hearing before Justice W P Keil and District Attorney Harry P Owens they pled guilty to killing Armio on the night of November 2 1919. Paz was held without bond and Armijo released on seven fifty bond awaiting the next term.
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