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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
8
Capital City News reports General and Persona resigned from the state cabinet, stepping down as Minister of the First Nations amid political realignments. No further details provided in the fragment.
The report outlines partisan leaders agreeing to tour the state and speak on the Liberty Loan drive until October 19. It notes illness and health board closures affecting schools and public meetings, with Democratic and Republican chairs coordinating to present a united front and avoid posturing during the war period.
Officials in the district are collecting influenza data to monitor the spread of the virus. Local agencies in Roswell and nearby cities are coordinating with state health departments to track cases, hospitalizations, and potential outbreaks during the current season.
An article notes a State Department program offering evening instruction for waiters. It lists instructors, topics on table setting and service, and mentions related classes and municipal concerns. The piece references various names and entities linked to the program and its legal context.
Fragmented OCR reads of a political gathering show names like Catron and Wil tied to leadership roles. The report notes an organizing session, with officers and treasurer positions mentioned amid a tense convention atmosphere.
Local notice urges citizens including school superintendents teachers and the press to collect fruit pits and nutshells to create gas masks for war relief. It lists shell types and materials and calls for prompt cooperation to stock government stores and Red Cross chapters.
The M1 Lodge Grand Chapter Grand Commandery and Grand Chapter Eastern Star meetings scheduled at Theameard west week have been postponed to a later announced date. The action follows widespread influence whirl line epreal across the state over the past ten days, causing suffering to hundreds of New Mexicans.
The Knights of Pythias held a patriotic meeting last Saturday evening to welcome William DuVall supreme representative of the domain of Kansas. Attendees included American Liberty Bonds supporters and local members who enjoyed refreshments and praise for the event.
Public meetings have been suspended in Albuquerque to prevent influenza spread, putting the stay meeting of the game protective association, held October 12, at risk of cancellation. The text lists several locales and names connected to the association and notes an international venue convention planned in Albuquerque, with references to individuals and past work.
In Ratan New Mexico on October 7 a faction aligned with Thos D Leib demands placement of their ticket on the ballot. A competing Vermin O Doser faction resists. A compromise ticket is planned between factions, with actions set for October 10 in Colfax County.
The attorney general outlines edicts on liquor and bond rules amid a statewide election. A referendum may extend the state’s control measures, with a special ballot to be used at the forthcoming election, per the attorney general.
Revenues from forest funds are allocated for road projects within the state system. The distribution lists multiple forest districts and amounts in a fragmented budget note, referencing counties and forest units. The text includes several figures and agency initials, indicating a statewide apportionment plan for road maintenance and construction.
Forty Indians begin work on the Moroden federal aid road under an Indian foreman. The cure road from Sam Pe Tomy approved for federal aid and improvement. County engineers announce the completion of the Puckman project and Rin Grande.
The New Mexico Red Cross reports box shipments of clothing for Belgium refugees. Chaves County totals reach about 60 pounds in donations, with Eddy, Hagerman, and Lake Arthur branches contributing garments and notes on a large colonial relief effort. Local schools and Carlsbad chapters report student drives and pledged funds. The drive shows strong community response across Carrizozo, Columbus, and surrounding towns with ongoing campaigns and new memberships.
The Tucumcari Philharmonic Society plans two major concerts on October 14 and 17 at the H and H Opera House honoring Sonic Grand Lodge delegates. Noted artists include tenor Andrews and soprano Viola Wilson with a special patriotic musical act and a full orchestra.
The day features a rummage sale under the Palace, hosted by Mrs PZ Winter and Mrs John Walker, with a Children Spend Delightful Afternoon led by Mrs RL. A train stop brings Lieut. Hall, a war correspondent just back from France, for a brief visit. A farewell banquet honors Mr. Sawyer, Tyrone manager for Phottes Doge Corneration, with about fifty local guests and royal artists contributing to the program. A memorial service for John Bartley is noted with a special elaborate service observed.
A Taos native condemned to hang was granted a reprieve by Governor W. F. Lindsey. The case involved a seven year sentence tied to a border dispute. An investigation into the affair will proceed, with further action deferred until November 15.
Twelve delegates were appointed including Governor Hebert Po Miners and Senator John S. Clark to attend the meeting of the association. Key figures listed include Francis C Wilson and VR Aguilar with delegates from Santa Fe Wagon Mound and Las Vegas, among others.
The federal grand jury will hear 259 cases this term. Violations of the espionage act form a large portion of the docket, with District Judge Colin Neder presiding in Albuquerque.
The New Mexico board lists ninety four soldier deaths since the war with forty one from pneumonia Spanish influenza and other natural causes. State Superintendent J H Wagner spent most of September in Washington serving as New Mexico Director of the United States Kids Working Reserve and attended the Third National Conference of State Directors as all states were represented.
The Odd Fellows convened in Albuquerque for the state convention with elections for officers including Master Hannah Ar Deputy Grand Master Doty Warden Burney and Secretary Talmage. The Rebekah assembly named officers led by President Alpshire and Vice President Brown with additional posts announced in Artesia Sprincer Tas Vous and Haves locales.
State of New Mexico as to Santa Fe County publishes ownership, management, circulation details. Frank Stapling is named as maintaining editor. J. Kenney, city commissioner, administers sworn affirmations. The document lists publication parties, Linotype supply sources, and printing arrangements by The New Mexico State Record Publishing Company and affiliates.
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