The Brazen McDonald and the Las Cruces Bank Scandal
A long critical piece details Governor McDonald's ties to a rotten Las Cruces bank that collapsed in 1914, wrecking state college funds and exposing graft by Paxton Llewellyn and others. It condemns McDonald’s nerve, political maneuvers, and suppression of public inquiry while contrasting Martine and Wilson era politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. McDonald
Las Cruces
Dona Ana
State Agricultural College
McDonald
Howell Earnest
Paxton and
Llewellyn
Morgan Llewellyn
McDonald’s
Smith
McDo
Pira
State Agriculture College
Gillie Otero
Las Craves
Mesilla Valley
McDonaald
New Mexico
Democratic Party
Otero
McDonald-Otero
de Baca
Merve
Primary results show shift from Wilson influence in New Jersey
The New Jersey primary reveals Republicans far surpassing Democrats in aggregate vote and signals diminished pull of Wilson among voters. James E. Martine, elected U S senator in 1911 due to Wilson's support when he was governor, embodies the era's political alignment.
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United States
Martine
White House
Panama Canal
Wilson
Wescott
Baltimore
St. Louis
Jas
Jersey
New Je
Senate
Hughes
New Jersey
James E. Martine
Woodrow Wilson
Tucumcari News pledges to publish both sides of elections
The editor argues readers should consider all viewpoints before voting and plans to run Republican ads detailing Democratic records. He asserts exposure of past records, including Governor McDonald, helps intelligent voting and condemns single side prejudice. The paper will present both sides to aid readers in judgment.
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Wilson
Tucumcari News
McDonald
Yellow Dog
Republicad
State Monitor
Mines Mills and Minerals in Quay County Hope district mining
The piece promotes the Hope Kins Mining district project by the Mining and Milling company near Capreck, detailing a vein of high grade ore, a fifty foot tunnel, and plans to exploit the Santa Ava claims. It highlights officers, directors, and community figures, urging mining education and state development through mineral exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay County
Pigation
Mito Mining and Milling Company
Hope Kins
Capreck
Tueut
Jules
James Conwell
Laselacty
Secre
Marty
White
J. H. Smith
Santa Ava
Neildors
Uend Millia
Royal A
CH. Korynson
AL Musi
Bob Corbi
Midel Orewa
T Wo Smith
Rice Coqiper
Nierean
Arizona asbestos outlook and mining notes amid war embargo
A collection of brief items reports on mining tests and ore values, an Arizona asbestos prospect update, and political notes. It mentions a vein opened at a mining site with ore values around 17 percent copper and 38 iron, plus a deeper tunnel discovery. Also discusses Canada’s asbestos embargo and potential Western production boosts, and political opinions on business talent in Congress and state legislature.
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JG. Sehmnel
Qresteent
Gail A. T Melntsre
Bes
Wilesley
ILE Emesent
Sini
Colo
Verin
Arizona
Great Britain
Canada
New Mexico Events and Education Notes
An October events roundup lists the New Mexico Grand Lodge in Las Vegas October 19 20 and Curry County Fair. A feature from the New Mexico State School of Mines urges young men to pursue technically trained careers with salaries from $100 to $150 monthly, stressing engineering as vital to progress and industry.
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Guy
Spee
New Mexico
Commonwealth
United State
Grand Lodge of Masons
Las Vegas
Curry County
New Mexico State School of Mines
School of Mines
Clovis
Wheels of
Political Kinsmen Battle Over New Mexico Press Campaign
A discussion critical of Republican tactics in New Mexico highlights disputes over state campaign messaging. It targets Banking New Mexican and Las Cruces bank funds, while praising newspaper support and condemning contracting refusals with Republican committees. The piece questions leadership, costs, and voter trust amid a charged political climate.
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Republican Party
Whispering Gillenwater
New Mexican
Las Cruces Bank
State College
Pecos Valley News
Democrats Swap Office in Costly State Commission Row
The piece laments a Democratic shift giving the State Corporation Commission seat to a Progressive ally, criticizing the move as a fool trade. It cites high costs, alleged manipulation, and calls the commission the most expensive, useless arm of state government while noting tension between Democratic and Republican factions over railroad fare politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Pete
Rene
Ioneiimte
Ferigis
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast a Splendid Habit
An early health note extols drinking a glass of hot water before breakfast to prevent headaches and stomach complaints. It claims hot water with stone phosphate aids digestion, cleans intestinal waste, and improves appetite, promising clearer thinking and better sanitation. The piece notes price and availability in local stores and hints at benefits for general wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bmw
Wales
Binakfart Ag
Old-Time Cold Cure Drink Promises Quick Relief
An old time remedy praises a tea called Hamburg German drink as a cure for colds. Directions say take a tablespoonful mixed with hot water, drink fully during the crisis, and repeat as needed. The text suggests it is effective and harmless for Germans and others.
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Hamburg
Cure rheumatism with old time oil remedy
An advertisement touts a home oil remedy to cure rheumatism and aching joints. It promises rapid relief from pain without internal treatment and claims effectiveness for most users, urging readers to buy a bottle labeled “St, acute Oil” from any drugstore.
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Momnatim
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M‘donald
Pan
New York
Tury
Trinidad
Grumps
E’town
Presi Heme Wilson
Congress
Springer Stockman
Frank A. Hubbell
Portales Valley
Artesia
Propertus
Hank
Geneal
Geerate
Phipers Syn
Astosia News
Mack
Brisura
Santa Fe New Mexican
Union County
Anit Gellie
Mae
di Tcc
Mac
Doce Gil
Andrews
Salt River
Despits
Uches
Hubbell
Hernandez
Hammond
Holm
Bob
Claytor
Ars
St. Jacobs
Nora E. Summers
Paris
Santa Fe
Santa Midy
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