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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
8
Directors for Albuquerque's new hotel closed a deal paying 14 for the Frank Steffens property on West Central avenue. The article traces title back to the king of Spain and notes strong local investment in infrastructure, schools, and public works, including upcoming Fourth of July plans and road improvements.
Chaves County Superintendent CC Hil released the State Department of Education eighth grade exam results from April 14 and 18. Of 93 pupils, 82 earned diplomas while 11 failed for minor percentage shortfalls. The top county averages reached 97 with Simon Hicks and Wortham of Elkins tied. A June bond election for 25000 to add a room to the FD School aims to ease overcrowding as enrollment reaches 90 in two rooms.
Federal agents and deputies seized a large still operation in Grane Mink Canyon near Hope, arresting Joss Leach after a confessed run of a 15 gallon capacity apparatus. A second home setup was confiscated with no linked suspects. Nearby a man, John Murrah, died after drinking poisoned water from a ranch house well, with suspicion falling on another man, William Morrah, who stands jailed in Carlehad. Local news notes include a Chamber of Commerce banquet, road work from Renwell to Lincoln, a new bridge at Cartwright crossing, well drilling progress, and high school graduations in Clovis with Rev. Holifield delivering the commencement address.
In Silver City experts assess shale street paving amid high winds and extreme dryness. Observations by William Hui and W. Corrigan note hollows and ridges forming on the surface, challenging smooth riding. The largely experimental work may require crude oil treatment to curb wind erosion, a remedy not seen as costly, needing only periodic renewal after several years.
The Eureka Oil association moved their derrick and machinery to a forty acre tract owned by Mrs Landon M eleven miles southeast of Raton to begin drilling soon. The project, visible from the Raton hills, aims at a successful first test and draws local interest.
Eight ex workers from the Santa Fe rail line were deported from Taiwan to aid Mexico after layoff and petty theft. Fort Sumner Leader notes a cotton car fire at Tathin with flood attempt failing and no damage. Government land near Pecos river damsite withdrawn this week. Ailes Mills and Williafs tied to Clovis jail case over Santa Fe freight car entries at Yeo. pleas entered at Ft Sumner and bonds set for grand jury. Mine No 6 air shaft progress and coke block order of 20,000 Blocks completed.
In Guadalupe on April 2 1921 Feliberto Olivas was arrested on a murder complaint. A preliminary examination before Justice Sierra yielded little incriminating testimony. Bond was set at 20 dollars for grand jury appearance. District Attorney Panis Eo Armin led the prosecution with MOR Baker and WC Barnett as defense. Santa Rosa midwives’ pay scale provokes a strike and public caution from the paper.
Dona Ana townsfolk note progress on a new building on Main Street. Trost & Trost are the architects and Las Cruces Lumber Co. the builders. The brick walls will feature a Navaho rug effect with colored brick and tile facings to be inserted. The structure is nearing completion.
Hidalgo 1 He White is identified as a well known engineer and trainer in the region, with local records noting his prominent role in industry and community projects. The brief item highlights his reputation and contributions to local development.
Roosevelt Lee Garrett reports two large brown Collies killing cattle in Portales Valley, urging farmers to destroy the dogs. He notes drought fears, irrigation for crops, and a budding strawberry season, with interest in improved planting and marketing practices for the valley.
A. C. Heard appoints Lorene Biigeis to prepare deserv ing people as teachers for a four year course. In a District Court session Wooten faced murder charges for killing Walter Norwood at Jalract Lane with a second degree option. The State, led by District Attorney Dillard Wo Wreath, sought a second degree verdict. Wooten’s defense lasted ten hours. Wooten was sentenced to up to five years at the State Penitentiary. retrial was declined and an appeal filed to the Supreme Court. 39 witnesses testified for the state. county impact estimated around $1,500. Lovington Leader.
A Wednesday afternoon shooting at Lincoln Corona left Dr Johnson and the ff. reaching Corama where a De Davie Pat wrist ani in the seck caused a fatal outcome. The tragedy arose from a dispute over a medical case.
Work starts on the bal diationd project near the ROA with erection of a west-side grand stand and bleachers in Pendleton. A lease plan for real estate improvement is noted, aiming for permanence.
The article notes a San Andreas ranch sale from HM. Vickery to Dan Fe and details Livestock movements including goats, deer, and cattle. It mentions private stock increases, bank financing, deliveries set for May and market recovery after recent rains, with travelers and local residents described in passing.
The report outlines bids and firms for a local building project. MC Kinley team, Was mpking of Cally, and JW Kansas City, MO firm Rig Bird Ploriting won a contract at 4156 dollars. The plan includes brick stucco, fourteen rooms, and an athletic track. work starts immediately with expected completion next winter.
Two men, Aperlaca and another postal employee at Chaperite, were arraigned before United States Commissioner W. G. Oleher charged with opening a tetter to a soldier and cashing a check for 2000 dollars. Bail set at 2000 each. The defendants waived preliminary hearing and await Grand Jury action. In other items, reports of rain and hail, the Tas Vegae encampment winners, and a local printing business restructuring at The Optic.
An incident at a military camp left a corporal gravely wounded after a confrontation with a private. The private was confined in the guard house as details emerge of a brutal attack on the corporal near the house. A witness described a tense scene with threats of shooting as the men struggled outside.
A large San Juan audience greeted Messrs Hail and Clay as they explained the railroad landing plan. Voters unanimously accepted the proposal and to secure the necessary items. The report notes progress across the region and mentions delays and local participation in the anticipated railroad expansion. Several local names and places are referenced in connection with the plan and health concerns are briefly noted.
Leandro Baca former sheriff and county official of Socorro now head of Catron County receives a gold sheriff star with ruby as a token of appreciation from friends. Wyeth McDonald son of State Senator McDonald of Kelly hospitalized in Socorro awaiting appendicitis operation. New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers association plans June 20 Magdalena meeting to push full Socorro County membership.
Farmers report moisture below surface despite no recent rainfall with winds moderating recently, hinting at possible rain soon. Estancia Board of Education and Superintendent Wit visited Albuquerque to meet the architect about several selivet buildings to be erected, including tilt-wing structures planned for summer.
Union Te A and Boller faced charges for allowing house members to leave during scarlet fever quarantine. Fines totaling 17.50 were imposed. In Gladstone area a shooting at the Leach farm left Starkey and Ward wounded. suspected arms carried included two rifles and several pistols, with grand jury action pending amid long-standing local tensions.
Valencia Aternion Rivera is charged with murder in Belew after a jury trial. Rivera faces a potential life sentence as the state seeks a harsh penalty and a lengthy prison term.
Mr B Carpenter reports using RAT-SNAP to trap seven large dead rats after an infestation. He claims an overnight loss of eighteen small rats and a subsequent two week period with no further rats, praising the product as ready to use and effective.
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