Conference Aims to Coordinate All War Work in New Mexico
A state wide war work conference planned for Albuquerque on May 9 and 10 will gather representatives of the Council of National Defense and federal agencies to unite and streamline war effort. Lt Paul Perigord of the French Army will speak, sharing frontline insights from France. Additional speakers include Prof Guy Stanton Ford, George B Chandler, and Dr J A S Scherer addressing the sessions.
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Council of Navnal Defense
Fed Seal
New Mexico
Hieighbor
Albuquerque
Council of National Defense
Perigord
Paul Perigord
Army of France
St Paul
Father Paul Perigord
France
Bingag
Guy Stanton Ford
University of Minnesota
United States
George B. Chandler
J. A. S. Scherer
Protests Over Flag Disrespect Prompt Public Outcry
In a Cuervo Clipper letter, readers condemn acts seen as pro German and flag disrespect. The writer argues kissing the U S flag is inappropriate and calls for harsher punishments for those who defile the emblem.
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U. S
Carlsbad residents demand harsh punishment for tainted act
In Carlsbad debate, four hundred convicts at the state penitentiary who tarred and feathered Major Birkner are urged to face severe penalties. Some call for a turkey dinner while others demand a heavy course of cranberries mince pie and ice cream as retribution for pro American actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
State Penitentiary
Birkner
Carlshad
Pinto bean raising promoted across the southwest by Santa Fe
The Santa Fe Railway promotes large Pinto bean plantings beyond New Mexico and Colorado for the first time across Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona. H. M. Rainer, Agricultural and Industrial Agent, dedicates all his time to this effort.
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Santa Fe Railway Company
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Arizona
H. M. Rainer
The
Santa Fe
Call for 233 742 Men Issued for May in New Mexico
Washington reports May draft calls set at 233 742 men with May camp reports beginning May 25. Total May calls including special classes reach about 305 000. New Mexico quota is 985 men to report at Camp Cody, plus 6 207 skilled men for special service. Capt R Reid to apportion state quota among counties.
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Washington
Shout
Mexico
Camp Cody
R . Reid
U. S
New Mexico
Hobson Addresses Prohibition Rally At New Museum
Richard P. Hobson former Civil War era naval captain and congressman spoke to a large audience at the New Museum on Thursday evening. Traveling under the Anti-Saloon League banner his address urged prohibitionists to back the federal constitutional amendment. Petitions to New Mexico senators congressmen and the city council for earlier saloon closing were circulated and signed.
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Richard P. Hobson
New Museum
Santiago
Spain
Congress
New Museu
Capt. Hobson
Instructive Lecture on German War Preparations
Hon. Charles O'Connor lectured for Liberty Loan, detailing German methods to mobilize for conquest. He described long preparation, propaganda in schools churches and press, fortifications along the Channel, and the brutal Belgian ordeal, praising Red Cross nurses and urging American support for fighters at the front.
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Charles O'Connor
Liberty Loan
Germany
Belgium
France
Red Cross
War Relief Lecture At Museum Monday
An illustrated talk by W. C. Minifie of Great Britain recounted three years serving with fighting forces in France. The event raised 10 in cash and 249 in pledges to support the International Bible Institute War Relief and War Hospital work on the western front.
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New Museum
Plain W. C. Minifie
Great Britain
France
International Bible Institute War Relief
Western Front
Night Rider warning targets Kansas Germans in Bar ton county
The Tucumcari American reports handbills circulated in eastern Barton county Hutchinson Kansas by a secret group calling itself Night Riders. The message demands support for the government and threatens those deemed neutral or enemies with confrontation. A pistol shot accompanied the pamphlets.
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Hutchinson
Kansas
Barton County
Persia's Shah Applies for $100000 Liberty Bonds
Washington May 2 the shah of Persia has applied for 100000 dollars in Liberty Bonds. No legal obstacle found officials decide to accept as thanks to Mirza. The offer signals friendly sentiment and trust in American government securities.
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Washington
Persia
Lof Mirza
Americas
Ireland Alone Seeks to Avoid National Duty
A Providence Journal opinion argues for conscription across the British Isles, noting Lloyd George’s plan to extend the draft to Ireland and declaring national duty supersedes individual choice. It cites Ireland’s historically lighter draft share and urges Ireland to join the empire's total war effort.
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Ireland
Albuquerque Boys Gain Sharpshooter Honors at Roswell
George Doolittle and Robert Putney, Albuquerque lads, have qualified as sharpshooters at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. The announcement comes from Colonel Willson, superintendent of the school.
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Roswell
N. M
Albuquerque
George Doolittle
J. M. Doolittle
Albuquerque Lumber Company
Robert Putney
R. E Putney
New Mexiltary Institute
Colonel Willson
Red Cross Seeks 3000 Pairs Socks for Camp Cody
Red Cross field director calls for about 40 000 pairs of socks for soldiers at Camp Cody. Edwin H Brown asks the Mountain Division Denver warehouse to supply 30000 pairs, warning time is short and urging all branches to ship socks immediately to support the war effort.
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America
Red Cross
Mountain Division
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Wyoming
Camp Cody
Edwin H. Brown
Red Cross Field
Denver
Campbell of Arizona candidate for governor
Phoenix Arizona May 2 Thomas E Campbell deposed as governor by supreme court mandate last December announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination next fall. He spoke on the eve of leaving for Chicago to testify against the T W W in a trial there.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Thomas E. Campbell
Supreme Court
Chicago
Col ored draftee too tall to fit trench
A Long Island draft case reports George Bell at 7 feet 11 inches and 351 pounds sent to Camp Upton. Officials doubt he can fit a uniform or be transported to Europe. the item mocks the absurdity of the recruit.
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George Bell
Long Island
Camp Upton
Europe
George
New York Tribune
Socorro County Funds Target Road Work With Agencies
Socorro county deposited over 8000 dollars with the US Engineer for joint road work in the state, while the Forestry service will contribute a large sum—over 35000—spent to build and repair roads in that county this year.
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Socorro County
Forestry Service
Indictment of Pueblo lawyer dropped on espionage charges
Edward Tittman former Pueblo Indians attorney saw espionage act charges dismissed after U S district attorney Sommers Burkhart moved to drop them The grand jury cited Sierra County Free Press editorials He was expelled from the Mexico Bar Association after a thorough inquiry and deemed unworthy The Bar plans further proceedings then a state attorney general review for potential prosecution before the Supreme Court
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Edward Tittman
U.S
Sommers Burkhart
Titman
Sierra County
Frep
Mexico Bar Association
Met
Disharrhien
The
Bar Association
Supreme Court of the State
Hanged and tarred by Knights of Liberty in San Jose
In San Jose on May 2 a man identified as H Steinmoltz an Oakland tailor, was hanged tied to a tree and tarred and feathered by a group calling itself Knights of Liberty. Another man George Koetzer was chained to a cannon and tarred and feathered before police release. The city manager condemned the acts as masked members claimed fair trials. Police search efforts followed as volunteers feared Steinmoltz had been thrown into the bay.
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San Jose
Calif
H. Steinmoltz
Oakland
Knights of Liberty
Steinmoltz
George Koetzer
Thomas H. Reed
Knights
Liberty of
Koetzer
Trans- Say
Koester
Steieltz
The
Bay
Oakland Knights
San Francisco Bay
New Mexico Boy Killed as Airplane Engine Stops
Lieutenant William Dean Thompson of the 25ird field artillery was killed and pilot Lieutenant Foster Bailey seriously injured when their plane fell 300 feet during a spiral and engine failure at Post Field. Thompson had married three weeks earlier. Superintendent J. H. Wagner traveled to Farmington to deliver a commencement address on May 1. The war train and trade extension plans were discussed for several New Mexico towns and mines.
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Lawton
Oklo
William Dean Thompson
25Ird Field Artillery
Post Field
Foster Bailey
Thompson
Tastee
Eagle Pass
J. H. Wagner
Farmington
New Mexico
Pees
San Juan County
Artesia
Artesi Dexter
Clovis
Tucumcari
Springer
Willard
Tularosa
Roy
Alamogordo
Capitan, Portales
Lordsburg
Las Cruces
Santa Fe
Mounted Police Reorganized In Active Service In New Mexico
The New Mexico Mounted Police, dormant for years, are revived to provide protection for property and lives. Governor Lindsey, Vic Culberson, and Chas Springer oversaw plans with Chas Ballard and others. The force will include a captain, sergeants, and fourteen paid privates with volunteers, serving across the state until 1918.
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New Mexico Mounted Police
Lindsey
Chas
Springer
Vic. Culberson
New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers’ Association
Chas. L. Ballard
New Mexico Cattle Sanitary Board
Las Vegas
Cade Sanitary Board
State of
New Mexico
Council of Defense
McGrath
Herbert J. McGrar
Crated
Ray Grayson
Geant County
John Parrrott
Luna County
Swatrell McKinfey
Roy Taylor
Grants
Rafael Gomez
Santa Fe
Lee Caldwell Tuna
R.G Patman
Luna
Cipriane Fara
W. W. Bates
Tao
Bresent
Mounted Police Company
Cattle Sanitary Board
Democracy Safe In Keeping Of Army Of France
The New York Tribune argues democracy rests with the French army and Franco British unity. It cites Haig and Lloyd George praising French resolve at Verdun and Mounting support as the French move to defend democracy against German advances.
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Army OF
France
Haig
Batt
Marne
Verdun
Franco
Austria
Alsace-Lorrais
Gough
Lloyd George
Espanola Holds Large War Meeting With State Leaders
A Friday April 26 gathering in Espanola drew Governor Washington E. Lindsey Secretary of State Antonio Lucero and State Superintendent J H Warner for a patriotic war effort program at the school auditorium. Teachers and pupils organized the event with songs talks on war savings stamps bonds and local school achievements noting $144.43 in stamps and $750,000 in bonds. The piece also recounts recent county teachers associations in Raton Cartizozo and Logan with speeches inspirational in tone and community pride.
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Espanola
Rio
Washington E. Lindsey
Antonio Lucero
J. H. Wagner
Broadwell
Grippe
Elvin Fraser
Hixson
Rio Arriba
Lucero
Spatisia
J. H. Warner
Comy
Raton
Our State
Municipal Opera House
Elks Holt
Cartizozo
Lincoln County Teachers’ Association
Gamm
Logan
New Mexico
Farmers’ and Teachers’ Cooperative
Ptram
Logan High School
Tucumcari
Logan Schools
J. M. Parks
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England
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Pte
New
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Boss
Ee OF
Providence Journal
Scotland
Wales
United Kingdom
Campbell
Tittman
Albuquery
Air Plain
J. C. Wright
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Mounted Police
Committee On State
George F. Chandler
New York State Troopers
Hitien
Lodge
Ers
W.E. Lindsey
Educational News Bulletin
Board of Examiners
North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
Wagner
North Central Association
Committee On Accrediting
Deming
Accre
Wilson
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