Vast Amounts For The War Need Not Be Spent
Special to State Record notes Senator Martin of Virginia urges immediate spending cuts. Congress should trim the vast war bill totals authorized for a 5,000,000 man army and related arms, with potential savings of 5 to 10 billion dollars returned to the Treasury if restraints are enforced.
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Washington
Martin
Virginia
Appropriations Committee
Reublican
Republcan
Sei
Congress
U States
Treasury
Medical Corp
Sians
Executive Departments
United States
Regulations on excess profits stay in effect after armistice
Albuquerque reports that U S Food Administration rules remain in force until repealed. Profits margins are unchanged and enforcement will be strict. Sugar household allowance rises to four pounds per person per month starting December 1. Public eating places gain four pounds per ninety meals. Condensaries to expand output in liberated nations is noted.
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Albuquerque
United St. Food Administration
Federal Food Admineration
New Mexico
Food Administration
Seine
Milk Shortage Sparks Increased US Farm Production Efforts
Farmers urged to raise milk output to fill condensed and new supplies. Reduced freight rates on feeding stock issued by the Food Administration and Corporation Commission aid relief in New Mexico. County agents issue certificates and assist in obtaining feed, with dealers helping locate supplies and offering limited profit margins.
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Food Administration
The
Corporation Commission
New Mexico
State canvassing board lacks complete election returns
On Monday November 25 the state canvassing board met in Santa Fe comprising Governor Lindsey Chief Justice Hanna and Secretary of State Lucero. Lincoln Sierra and Socorro counties failed to send poll books while Grant Guadalupe Otero and Roosevelt sent returns by the 24th. Unofficial results still show Republicans winning the state ticket and reject the capitol extension bond issue. The board adjourned to await full returns after censures for incomplete or erroneous filings and nonreporting clerks and boards.
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Santa Fe
Lindsey
Hanna
Lucero
Lincoln
Sierra
Socorro
Grant
Guadalupe
Otero
Roosevelt
Federal Employees Join Federated Laborers in New Mexico
In Albuquerque this week the National Federation of Federal Employees organized a local chapter of the Federated Laborers. The move marks New Mexico’s entry into a national union drive by 500,000 civil service workers, aiming to improve welfare and boost efficiency of federal employees nationwide.
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Albuquerque
National Federation Federal Employees
New Mexica
America
Uncle Sams
President Wilson to sail for peace parleys next week
Washington reports President Wilson will sail for Europe next week to attend the opening of a peace conference and return by mid January. Plans advance with no new details, but officials say he expects to be back on American soil within six weeks after departure. The voyage will include a naval transport for American correspondents.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Eace
Pera
Congress
Hiere
Contempt Cited in U S Court for Santa Fe Sheriff
Celso Lopez, sheriff of Santa Fe county, was cited by District Judge Colin Neblett to appear in federal court next Friday to show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt. A related report notes federal prisoners and multiple sentencing in the same term.
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Celso Lopez
Santa Fe
Colin Neblett
Lem Moore
Gree
Ing
James F. Houlihan Eady Kelly
Frank Jones
Elmer Grover Biddy
el Paso
G. Williams
Read Community Councils Defense Proposed by Santa Fe
At the first meeting of Santa Fe County Council of Defense led by Benjamin M Read the group urged creation of community and precinct councils of defense and pledged unity over politics A Friday meeting was announced to discuss matters of extreme importance with Read outlining duties and recommending an executive five member committee to coordinate local councils and report progress to state defense authorities.
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County Council of Defense
Santa Fe
Benjamin M. Read
Read
Coucil
Levi A. Hughes
Hughess
Hughes
Uts
Edwards
Laughlin
Bee
Ohio
Pershing
Lea
Eve
Albuquerque
Cape Clark
Cart
County Council Considers One Day Convention
The council discussed forming a committee to arrange a one day convention for chairmen and officers of county community councils. They seek Governor's invitation to add suitable matters and vote on potential topics for the event chaired by Benjamin M. Read.
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Benjamin M. Read
Capital City Red Cross Reports Big Year of Work
Santa Fe Red Cross Chapter for the year ending November 1 1918 shows local women’s extensive aid with 2839 articles sewn and shipped from November 1917 to November 1918 including hospital bed shirts pajamas robes comfort kits hospital supplies and refugee garments. Knitters produced sweaters wristlets helmets socks and robes totaling 4251 garments with donations to Camp Cody and hospital linen. Home Service aided soldiers families at $186.14. treasury shows 1503218 received and 359347 on hand.
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Santa Fe Red Cross
State Knitting Committee
Camp Cody
Home Service Department
Moriarty Messenger Closes After Seven Years of Service
The Moriarty Messenger announces its last issue as it sells to J A Constant of the Estancia News Herald. Fincke cites growing workload and ongoing community support since World War I era, noting readers and sponsors remain valued. Subscriptions will be fulfilled by the Estancia News Herald.
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Moriarty Messenger
J. A Constant
Estancia News-Herald
Messenger
Moriarty
Red Cross
United War
News-Herald
Estancia
Opinion of Attorney General on Vacancy in Taos County Election
Assistant attorney general Hatch says a candidate's death creates a vacancy to be filled through regular channels, not by the defeated opponent. The Taos county case centers on the death of Quintana, elected county school superintendent, prompting the Taos inquiry by Filomeno Sanchez.
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Hatch
Taos County
Quintana
Filomeno Sanchez
Taos
Train service to Chi Hauhau still cut off
Juarez reports no trains from Chihauhau City since Saturday and south wire lines remain down. About 1,500 soldiers are ready for possible garrison use though no attack is expected. Reports say Villa bands north of Chihauhau City move toward Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas.
Gompers Calls for High Wages and Short Hours Enduring
Samuel Gompers declares organized labor will resist any move to reduce wartime wages or lengthen hours and seeks methods to maintain high wages and short hours. Republicans claim to support such standards and outline a plan to ensure markets for American products through tariffs and strong home production.
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Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Republican Party
Red Cross Welcomes Soldiers Home From War
The American Red Cross designated as the official welcoming body for demobilized soldiers returning home. Welcome home committees will meet trains, provide receptions, and distribute refreshments via Red Cross canteens. Local chambers and civic groups are urged to cooperate to honor the returning soldiers with a nationwide demonstration of appreciation.
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American Red Cross
War Department
Red Cross
Chambers of Commerce
Apa
Immense Salt Deposit Salt Resin Develops Big Salina Grant
The Salina grant, owned by THE perenne? vosng Co., develops the vast salt lake in New Mexico and northern Colorado. For four centuries inhabitants have secured salt for stock household and other uses.
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Perenne? Vosng Co
Salina Grant
New Mexico
Colorado
Pay Teachers for Tim Lost During Influenza
State superintendent J H Wagmer urges full payment to teachers for six to eight weeks lost when schools closed due to influenza. Law covers four weeks for unavailability. Wagmer advises paying all lost time, noting many teachers served as nurses or Red Cross volunteers. He suggests offering partial payment for legal holidays and Saturdays to make up work.
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J. H Wagmer
B. 5
Locke
Springer
Mr. Wagner
Red Cross
Santa Fe County Ready With Its Tax Rolls
The Santa Fe county assessment rolls are balanced by the tax commission and correct, ensuring no delay in collecting 1919 taxes. The county total for purposes is 14965458 dollars, city total 14358.89, with Santa Fe showing a county assessment variation of 10872929 dollars and a year over year gain of 570580 dollars.
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Santa Fe
Rate Tax Commission
Albuquerque
Roswell
Raton
New Mexicans named to decorate committee for Europe homecoming
Gov W E Lindsey named Charles Springer chairman of the state council of defense executive committee and R R Polock of Albuquerque along with Col Charles F Lydecker of New York to decorate one block on Fifth Avenue New York for New Mexico in the homecoming of soldiers. New York sets aside Broadway block per state for the reception of returning troops.
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W. E. Lindsey
Charles Springer
State Council of Defense
R. R Pollock
Albuquerque
Charles FE
Lydecker
New York City
Fifth Avenue
New York
New Mexico
Europe
Broadway
British Ships Not Available For U S Army Transit
New York reports authoritative sources say British transports, vital to Europe bound American forces, may be diverted for return of British empire troops from Mesopotamia, Italy, and France. England also must move colonial troops, civilians, and families, potentially limiting U S overseas troop movements for some time. The Olympus carried 5394 American troops in 1918, with overall war losses under 500.
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New York
Europe
England
Italy
France
Ireland
General Pershing
Congressional chair man Fess may be the speaker
Representative SD Fess, head of the Republican Congressional Committee, may be the compromise candidate for Speaker of the next House. Induced developments threaten the exits of Madden, Gillett, and Mann, while Fess appears to command a majority among Republicans. Party revolt feedback pushes Fess as likely choice.
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Congressional
Fess
Next House
SD. Fess
Republican Congressional Committee
House of Representatives
Martin Bo Madden
Minois
Foh Gillett
Massachusetts
James Bo Mann
Illinois
Aleo
Mr. Fees
Penrose
Senate
Fece
Sneakler
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Republica Party
House
Lmen
Scheme to Set Aside Voters Mandate in Reconstruction Fight
Washington reports a coming clash over a proposed bipartisan reconstruction committee before March 4. Republicans denounce executive control, predict a two year bill that could override voter verdicts, and vow thorough debate as Overman pushes early Senate consideration. The struggle signals fierce opposition to autocratic reconstruction aims.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Wilson
Senator Overman
North Carolina
House
State Goes Over Top Thirty Five Per Cent War Drive
State totals show New Mexicans contributed 276797 to the United War Work fund, 76 percent over the 20400 quota. Telegraphed county reports reveal sixteen counties exceeded their shares by 90881, while ten counties fell short by 18184. two counties made no report though contributions were known, and two others hit exact quotas.
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United War Work Fund
S. J. Brient
Telegraph
Farley Heads Day Work for All Latin America
Rev BR E Farley, superintendent of the anti saloon league of New Mexico, is appointed superintendent of the league for all Latin America. He spoke at a national conference in Washington and will base his work from Albee.
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Farley
BR. E Farley
Anti-Saloon League of
New Mexico
Latin America
Washington
al Qee
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Santa FE County
U. S. Army
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