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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
4
The Santa Fe based publication the State Record is issued weekly by the State Publishing Company. Frank Staplin serves as receiver and the paper is entered as second class at the Santa Fe post office under the 1879 act. Subscription is $1.50 per year.
Guthrie Smith announces he resigns from the State Record to devote full time to war work with the New Mexico Council of Defense. He notes no conflict of interest and that his offer of active military duty remains unaccepted. He emphasizes continuing auxiliary service as opportunities allow.
A wartime report alleges socialist traitors collaborated with German forces to plan a revolt in the county. It accuses several individuals and groups of hypocrisy, treachery, and financial backing by enemies, asserting long term schemes against the nation and its democratic ideals.
Col D C Collier acting for cp al owners secures 99 year lease on the Lamy site opposite the New Museum at the northwest corner. At a fixed price during the life of the lease the project aims to remove ruins from a recent fire and begin a two to three story modern fireproof building. The move signals strong faith by NMC Railway in Santa Fe and promises a major city improvement.
A fragment notes warm weather in the Sunshine State and contrasts it with stormy regions, describing the climate as inviting and the landscape as rugged and Rocky Mountain like while mentioning World War II conditions abroad.
Early Saturday near Reserve in Socorro County a gun fight killed Pioneer cattleman Clay C. Cooper and his son Bruce, wounded Ranger Carrejo, and slightly wounded Crawford and H man Cooper as they resisted arrest. Cause unsettled. suspected ties to forest reserve permits. Also reports that Empire Zinc closes Kelly mines with mill operations ending soon.
The Magdalena News reports pumps will be removed from the mine and all fre sher over Puls will close in defense. A harsh outcome affects neighbors near hl as the company faces regret. County highway work on White Flats road aims to place it in wood Hane soon with funds for permanent repairs. County officials seek additional money to fix Do and Quemato roads promptly.
The notice details timber on multiple sections with an estimated 110000000 feet, a total timber estimate around 48000060 feet, and bids to be accepted at $2.15 per 19M feet. It references sections 4 and 30, plus other land parcels, with a printed contract and timing for the sale. War news and political notes accompany the timber sale, including praise for a fallen local hero and a call for unity in state elections.
Notice of publication for sale of public lands and timber in Valencia County New Mexico. Sale conditions include timber cruises, minimum bids, payment schedules, and deed terms. Purchaser bears risk on timber quantities, bonds, and potential contract cancellation for nonpayment or breach.
The Ley shipment of Bul ford and Armstrong cattle arrived with many dead or dying. About thirty head died in cars or after unload, 100 too weak to continue to the sh tire. Cattle shipped from Roswell were held near Lucy to recover.
Farmington Enterprise reports the Farmington Auto Co. of O. Evans will stay at present location until a new garage is ready. After completion, the firm will be moved to the Fox property in Farmington.
Las Vegas and San Miguel county marshal a crowd for a rousing send off as 24 local men depart for the Fort MacDowell training camp. Las Conchas district leads with charity and war stamp drives while San Miguel district No. 83 shines in small‑town civic effort. The community hails the recruits and notes local industry support from the Miguel Motor Co. with its expanded shop and skilled staff.
C A Travillion bought the Snyder property now used by S R Witcher for 1200 dollars. Cream shipped to Ft Worth by W B Williams reached 140 gallons last Saturday, marking a peak day for the new cream station. Six painters strike for higher wages, from 40 cents to more. city well work continues with updated drilling methods after rotary drill proved ineffective.
Surveying party led by Douglas heads for Taos Junction to map ten townships between the Rio Grande and the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The group will note archaeological data and other U S surveying corps are moving toward Tres Piedras and Vallecitos Valley as migration shifts North.
C A Ballard and Mr Armstrong of Roswell have leased the Pankey ranch in Santa Fe and received 2500 head of Hereford yearlings shipped from Du Ran, driven to their new location.
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