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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
1
In Raton and Albuquerque crowds packed Republican gatherings headlined by H O Bursum and Frank A Hubbell with H C Bursum and C B Miller addressing voters. Miller urged national ticket optimism while Bursum outlined New Mexico needs. Gallup welcomed the campaign with a large turnout and a standout band performance as voters eyed the governor race and state issues.
Bronson M Cutting, president of the New Mexican Printing Co, was arrested in Socorro on a libel warrant issued by Justice of the Peace Amos Green. He posted 200 bond to appear October 30. Henry Dreyfus filed suit for 50000 damages over allegations that Cutting’s paper charged him desecrating the American flag, which Dreyfus denies as false and unwarranted.
Prominent California investors led by Edwin T. Earl of Los Angeles acquire 42 000 acres in the Mimbres Valley with ties to Prof D S Robbins and Vice-Consul G M Otis. Shirley Ward and H C Neuschaefer participate as part of a larger 70 000 acre state land plan formerly applied for.
H C Bursum denounces false claims by the Morning Journal of Albuquerque against his record as Warden and as governor candidate. He states he will sue for 30000 dollars in district court at Albuquerque, asserting the paper and its editors knowingly published libel. He cites court exoneration over penitentiary funds and calls for defense of his party and public trust.
Roswell business leaders move toward a $100,000 bond vote to fund road-building in Chaves County. A Commercial Club and Merchants Association meeting backs the plan to use federal funds and local bonds for highways to Roswell, Vallahos, and connections east, with aim to boost auto truck service and regional development.
Antonio J. Tama, son of Mrs. Lata Armia, died in El Paso Monday morning. He served with the New Mexico National Guards since last May and was recently appointed lieutenant in the regular army. The funeral was held from his brother George Wy Armijo’s home, with interment in Nirmal cemetery, attended by many national guardsmen and friends. Surviving are his mother, a sister Mrs. Peniamin of Albuquerque, and brothers Geo. W. Armijo of this city and Chaves Armijo with Company Fat at the border.
The Rio Arriba County Republican convention met at Espayot Tuesday, naming State Senator Perfecto Esquivel and a slate of county officers and representatives. The report notes ongoing school-house building debates and hints at campaign tensions. A rifle team headed to Jacksonville is listed with members from Las Cruces to Portales, Carlsbad and Artesia. A racket store rumor in Springer is mentioned alongside Democratic sentiment about Wil, with local business reaction queried.
A large NM gathering of Masons and their wives attends the annual meeting in Las Vegas. Grand officers elected, sessions held at the New Mexico Normal University, Taos artists exhibit shown, and Chapman lodge to host a special communication with the grand lodge guests. An automobile tour and hotel event follow the sessions.
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