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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
4
Republican plurality in congressional vote despite House split
Despite an evenly divided House, Republicans won a nationwide plurality in congressional votes. The Democratic clerk's tally shows 26 states elected more Republican than Democratic candidates, with 215 Republicans and 215 Democrats winning seats. Republicans cast about 7.75 million votes to Democrats 6.53 million, a 1.45 million edge, aided by laws pinning GOP voters in the Solid South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Congress
Congressionaal Nothe
Solid South
Republican Party
Celebrating a Legislature Land Bill Mix Up
The editorial mocks the state lands bill claiming it raised the first payment to 20 percent, though it actually reduced it from 20 percent to 10 percent. It notes farm prices stay strong and many plan large crops, with laments about rural decline and a quip on self running diplomacy.
Golden Opportunity for New Mexico Farmers and Stockmen
An analysis notes global grain shortages and rising meat demand in 1917. It urges New Mexico to expand crops and livestock, grow feed, and boost fattening programs for cattle, sheep, goats, and hogs. Strong entities include New Mexico, government reports, and war-linked demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine
Australia
New Zealand
Europe
New Mexico
Democracy rails at civil service reform flaws
A newspaper critique argues that a proposed civil service amendment would let any candidate scoring seventy percent or more secure a position, rendering examinations meaningless. The piece accuses Democracy of promising an efficient civil service law while pursuing a system that favors office seekers over merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
Civil Service Board
Soybean Oil Imports From Japan Stood At 2800000
In March imports of soy bean oil from Japan were valued at 2 800 000 dollars. A shipment brought thirty carloads, per Seattle report. The piece discusses American production and tariff policy, noting soy bean viability across states and Pacific Coast regions. It also mentions New Mexico mining output may approach 50 million dollars for 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Seattle
Pacific
Cascade Mountains
America
New Tariff Commission
New Mexico
Navy Secretary Daniels Moves to Start Preparedness
Dispatches indicate Secretary Daniels is finally gearing up to begin preparedness operations. Though not hereditary, the effort is becoming a near family affair in the government circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
National unity urged as political foes rally behind president
State exchange clippings note Senator Fall praising wartime leadership and calling for strong powers to defend the nation. He urges law changes to control spies and supports granting executive authority to act in emergencies, stressing patriotism over partisanship amid the international crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Senator Fall
Senate
Fall
White House
United States
Executive Department
Elf
Unites States
Ft. Worth
Texas
Star-Telegram
State officials appoint Van Stone bank examiner
Governor Lindsey appoints George H. Van Stone state bank examiner to succeed Rufus Carter. Van Stone, a Toledo native, comes to Santa Fe after a career at the First National Bank of Toledo and roles in the Santa Fe chamber of commerce and the Santa Fe club. The Rio Grande route will gain improved passenger service, with debates over adding a parlor car vs cost. Bean growers press for higher tariff protection to shield New Mexico beans from Japanese and Chinese competition. Disbarment proceedings in Socorro were dismissed amid wider coverage of legislative actions and county politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Stone
W. E. Lindsey
George H. van Stone
Rufus Carter
Toledo
Ohio
First National Bank of
Santa Fe
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe Club
C. Owen
Rio Grande
R. T. McGraw
Denver & Rio Grande
Hugh Williams
Istate Corporation Commission
Lane
Antonito
McGraw
Embudo Hill
State officials reshuffle duties and rail changes aired
No. 8 will reach Trinidad at 7 a m and the C S train will leave there for Clayton and other Union county points at 7. Passengers heading to Clayton Union county will be redirected by readjustment. Theodore Roualt J new state game warden moved office back to the Capitol Building and organized for business. Edward Vaeth and Thomas G Kain appointed to key posts. Frank Curry named assistant secretary of cattle sanitary board. L J Charles named assistant state highway engineer with duties formerly held by Junius W Johnson. New chattel mortgage law amended Section 2 Chapter 71 of the 1915 Laws sets filing requirements for instruments of writing that act as mortgages on personal property and clarifies validity for later creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Mosquero Sun
Trinidad
Clayton
Capitol
Theodore Roualt
S. R
Tucumcari
N. M
De Graftenreid Sells Cattle In New Mexico
De Graftenreid sells all cattle from his ranch near fivehanan with J J Lane of Lubbock buying over 100 cows and Ballard purchasing about 300 yearling heifers. He will keep sheep on the property. Capitan Mountaineer reports settlers building. Nogal farmers call a March 31 meeting to organize a Farm Loan Association. Capitan Masons plan lodge. Capitan area potato trade noted with racehorse owner Charlie White growing Irish potatoes. Carizzoza Chamber holds its second meeting. Ira O Wetmore elected president and Geo L Ulrich VP. Directors include F W Gurney J B French O Z Finley A A Anderson John A Haley. A secretary may be hired. efforts to canvass town for financial support begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Graftenreid
Joe de Graftenreid
Fivehanan
J. J. Lane
Lubbock
Texas
Ballard
Det Graftenreid
Doswell News
The
Capitan Mountaineer
Nogal
Charlie White
Little Creek
Charlie
Steamboat
New Chamber of Commerce
Carrizoza Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Ira O. Wetmore
Geo
L Ulrich
F. W. Gurney
J B
French
O. Z. Finley
A. A. Anderson
John A. Haley
Colfax Royal Neighbors Hold Fourth Triennial Meet
State meeting of Royal Neighbors was held last week in Raton with strong attendance. Election results named Oracle Mrs R J Sutcliffe of Raton and Vice Oracle Mrs Anna B Loosey of Albuquerque with Mrs Ida Atwater of Raton as supreme delegate. National meeting will be in New York. Next state session set for Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raton
Oracle
R. J. Sutcliffe
Anna B. Loosey
Mbaquerque
Ida ©. Atwater
New Mexico
N.Y
Las Vegas
Dona Ana Bee Keepers Form Local Association
J D Walker presides as president with V N Hopper as vice president and F C Possyns as secretary treasurer of the newly organized Dona Ana Bee Keepers Association. The meeting at Mr Bossyns home announced the group to promote bee owners interests in Dona Ana County. Las Cruces Republic mentions local bee industry and aims to boost business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Keepers’ Association
J- D. Walker
V. N. Hopper
F. C. Possyns
Nice Keepers Association
Bossyns
Dona Ana County
Bee Owners
Las Cru
Cex Republic
Lakewood Factory to Expand Tomato Operations in Artesia
Lakewood Canning Manager A C Crozier visits Artesia to recruit farmers for larger scale tomato growing. Strong demand from Lakewood’s canned tomato line prompts expansion beyond Lakewood, with assurances of farmer support and fair financial terms as crops come to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Crozier
Lakewood
Artesia
Crozier
Sis
Exchange Bulletin
Grant Increases Cattle Contracts In Lordsburg Area
Steer shipments from Lordsburg this spring are predicted to be the largest in local cattle-raising history. Contracts closed include Ist. National for spring deliveries, Deming at 34 dollars per head for yearling steers, and Wilcox Arizona with 3200 dollars for steers and 35 dollars for heifers. Other outfits contracting this week include XT Cattle Company Foster and Daantares Cattle Rex Curetonattle Co Wright Bros J Coe Chas Ful Bros W D McKeehan gler Harper Lordsburg Liberal and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Ist
Natiotk
Deming
Cook
Wilcox
Ariz
XT Cattle Company
Foster and Daantares Cattle Rex
Curetonattle Co
Wright Bros
J. Coe Chas
Ful- Bros
W. D. McKeehangler
Harper Lordsburg Liberal
Gallup Brick Contract Shocks New Mexico Market
The New Mexico Fire Brick Co and Mese Verde Copper Co close a $35,000 contract for Gallup brick, a major sale in the region. Gallup brick gains popularity as Western builders replace rivals, while Fort Wingate may see regarrison and reuse as a training site.
Quay New Produce Company to Open April First
H H Scholz and Frank Payne organize Quay New Produce Company with 2 shares in capital of ten thousand dollars to operate a store from April 1. The business will trade in all kinds of country produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Scholz
Frank Payne
UNM Debating Team Defeats Redlands in California
The University of New Mexico debating team beat the University of Redlands last Saturday night in Redlands California. Lee Walker and T M Sundt argued the negative on armed intervention in Mexico. Judges favored Walker and Sundt two to one. Sundt is a Las Vegas boy, son of Mr and Mrs M M Sundt. The piece also describes new road making machinery on El Camino road between Santa Fe and Las Vegas surfacing seven miles at lower cost and with automatic distribution of crushed stone. Engineer French will install several such machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Universit of New Mexico
University of Redlands
Redlands
California
Lee Walker
T. M. Sundt
University of New Mexico
Mexico
Walker
Sundt
Sunde
Las Vegas
M. M. Sundt
el Camino
Santa Fe
French
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Prank Staplin
Sumner
de Baca County
By A. M. Howe
U.S
el Paso
Elaso
Llewellyn
Domingo Columbus
Las Cruces
Carne
Quay County Times
China
San Francisco
State Board of Bar Examiners
Socorro
Francis C. Wilson
Henry Dreyfus
New Mexican Printing Company
Las Lunas
Seateuy
Dreyfus
Otero
Francis C
Armijo
Miguel A. Otero, Jr
Santa
Tularosa Tribune
Spicer
M. E. Mechem
Phelps Dodge Corporation
State Corporation Commission
Copper Queen Consolidated Company
Phelps- Dodge Corporation
News York
Bisbee and Douglas
Tyrone
Fierro
Grant County
Burro Grande Ppt Company
T. Carter
C. C. Royal
Silver City
A. W. Polard
J. E. Smithers
Albuquerque
Wigton
He West
Frank Curry
George Curry
Cattle Si Itary Board
L. J. Charles
United States Reclamation Service
James A. French
Junius W. Johnson
Mr. Charles
Ham Butte
Eddy County
NEW Mexico News Review
Lincoln
Masons
Capitan and
Colfax
Dona Ana
Grant
Silver Thet Normal
M‘kinley
Fort Wingate
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Ft. Wingate
New Mexico Fire Brick Co
Mese Verde Copper Co
Arizona
SAN Miguel
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