Annual Convention of Railway Commissioners
The American Legion in Albuquerque concluded a three day session pledging to back soldier settlement of public lands and urging quick action on related laws. New Mexico delegates elected officers and set Santa Fe as temporary HQ for next year while advocating a future three year seating and a statewide soldier settlement board.
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The
American Legion
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Larrazolo
Congress
Ueari
Southern Pacific seeks higher livestock rates ore delays
The Southern Pacific petitions the U S Railroad Administration for increased livestock rates with hearings set before the Kansas City District Freight Tariff Committee. Proposals include raising cattle rates from 135 to 142 per car and hogs from 112 to 128.50 per car, with Deming and El Paso adjustments noted.
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Southern Pacific
U.S
Paso
New Mexico
Diego
Kansas City District Freight Tariff Committee
Los Angeles
Oakland
Ordsburg
el Paso
Hogsburg
Deming
Supreme Council Honors Scottish Rite Members in Washington
The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite in session in Washington awarded the Thirty third degree Inspector General Honorary to Lucius Dill Bowman, John R. Hammitt, J. A. Rolls of Santa Fe, Peter Cameron of Albuquerque, and conferred the Knight Commander of the Court of Honor on Robert L Ormsbee, T Z C Wilson, John Pflueger, Fred Mlor, Norman L. King, W Kennedys and Frank Staplin of Santa Fe. Peter Stewart and Reuben Perr Sidneyque are also named.
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Supreme Council of the
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Washington
Bowman
Lucius Dill
John R. Hammitt
J. A. Rolls
Santa Fe
Peter Cameron
Albuqueque
Court of Honor
Honora
Robert L Ormsbee
T. Z. C. Wilson
John Pflueger
Fred M Lor
Norman L. King
W Kennedys
Frank Staplin
Peter Stewart
Reuben Perr
Sidney Que
Newkirk Seeks Better Rock Island Station Service
The Newkirk station on the Rock Island in Guadalupe county faces ongoing service problems. A complaint filed with the state corporation commission notes missing provisions for freight handling and criticizes the caretaker arrangement as unsatisfactory. The commission will review the situation.
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Newkirk
Rock Island
Guadalupe County
State Corporation Commission
Insurance firm admitted to New Mexico market
United States Fire Insurance Company of New York has been admitted to business in New Mexico by official filing. The record notes assets and banking tests, with intent to appoint a resident agent and establish principal office in the territory.
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United States Fire Insurance Company of
New York
de Ainess
New Mexico
Cogs Q
Bean freight rates eyed as growers urge review
Neal Je of Estancia asks the state corporations commission to investigate bean freight rates to eastern and southern markets from Colorado and Estancia valley points. Mr Jenson seeks slower southern rates and parity with Colorado to eastern markets, arguing New Mexico bean growers cannot compete under current pricing.
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Colorado
Estancia
Neal Je
State Corporion Commission
Commission
Jenson
New Mexico
State to Place Road Signs as Oil Firm Incorporates
The state highway department will place signs on main highways using 2,500 iron posts from the War department. The highway commission earmarks $800,000 and counties will fund parts of the project. Mountain States Oil Company of Tucumcari files articles of incorporation, planning general oil exploration and mining with related activity. Incorporators include R.A. Prentice, Tacem ed Owens, and Charles U. Strong.
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State Highway Department
War Department
Highway Commission
Mountain States Oil Company of
Tucumcari
Corporation Commission
R.A. Prentice
Tacemed A
Land Office Issues New Oil and Gas Regulations
The state land office issued new regulations for leasing oil lands effective October 31. Regulations require timely application and payment, with leases issued near receipt, five day response windows, and procedures for clear and non clear listed lands.
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The
State Land Office
Freight rate changes loom for western ore shipments
The Waldo smelter seeks higher zinc ore rates from Keeler Cath and Jean in Nevada to support an enlarged plant. Proposals include ten dollars per ton for ore valued at four thousand dollars, plus one dollar for higher valued ore and additional amounts from Korler and Jean. Hearings are set before the San Francisco District Freight Traffic Committee in December. Storage in transit for broom corn from Texas will be reviewed by the Kansas City District Freight Traffic Committee, which currently prohibits such privileges. A uniform description for petroleum oils from Kansas Oklahoma and Texas to Hurley and Santa Rita, New Mexico, will also be considered. The state corporation commission invites written views.
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Waldo
Keeler
Cath
Jean
Nevada
Korler
San Francis
Texas
Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Hurley
Santa Rita
Newico
State Corporation Commission
Zamora guilty of cattle theft and arson, trial ends
Hloreigio Zamora, owner of two butcher shops in Oud Taws, is found guilty of cattle theft by a jury. He is also implicated in an arson attack on a cattle yard, with testimony noting a flare harmed the scene as deputies recounted the events. The case highlights the ongoing sheriff's posse pursuit and the fiery incident leading to conviction. The report also mentions community efforts to aid Roswell and Roswell’s growing population prompting school expansions and new ward plans.
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Hloreigio Zamora
Zamora
Ty & Sheri Posse
Itd Vows
Roswell
First Methodist Church
Colfax Gila River Water Application Filed
Ray Grayson of Silver City seeks to appropriate all waters of the Gila River above Bedrock for irrigation and power. About 24 000 acres would be irrigated with storage for normal and flood waters, with a diversion point four miles north of the Re south range county area. Applications have lapsed previously for lack of development.
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Reynolds
Istae
Ray Grayson
Silver City
Gila River
Grayson
Re South Range
Debaca Sheepmen Buy Fifty Ram Boulette Bucks
Messrs Perfecto and J. 8 Casaus, noted Yeso county sheep men, received fifty ram boulette bucks from West Bros raised on their Quay count ranch near Fort Sum fader.
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Messrs
Perfecto
J. 8
Casaus
West Bros
Fort Sum Fader
Wootten Brothers Build New Colfax Bank Block at Springer
Raton bricklayers Wootten Brothers have begun walls for the Colfax County State Bank building, a two story structure with upstairs offices for Dr HS Murdoch and Dr LA Thompson. The Geyer Drug and Supply Company will occupy the new siding and fixtures arrive soon. The Geyer one story brick is praised for its appearance and Springer’s streetscape. Nutting Drug Store moves from First to Second Street into a remodeled building with a glossy front and new interior, elevating local business.
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Wootten Brothers
Raton Bricklayers
Colfax County State Bank
HS. Murdoch
LA Thompson
Geyer Drug and Supply Company
Geyer Company
Geyer
New Mexico
Springer —Springer Tien
Nutting Drug Store
First Street
Hir
Second Street
Pottins
Watch
Ratan
Deming Jobbing Rates to be Adjusted
A telegram from Max Thelen of the U S Railroad Administration says Deming jobbing rates will be adjusted. Attorney General Harry An took up the matter with railroad officials and secured action. The plan calls for local railroad representatives to meet with the state corporation commission to reach an agreeable adjustment and calls for a hearing after tentative rates are restored.
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State Corporation Commission
Max Thelen
Division of
Public Ser
U.S. Railroad Administration
Deming
Harryin
Fic
Railroad Administration
Theres
Chambers
Railroad
New Mexico
Corporation
Safety Circular Urges Vigilance at Crossings in Oregon
The Oregon Public Service Commission distributes a circular titled Make every day a safety day stressing crossing dangers. It warns that all grade crossings are dangerous and cautions that train speeds are deceptive, urging not to race trains at crossings or risk life.
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State Corporation Commission
Oregon Public Service Commission
Chamber of Commerce receives 5000 dollar gift
Curry CW Harrison reports that the Fred Harvey Co presents a 5000 dollar check as a monthly contribution to the Chamber of Commerce. A Johns Rand delegation and Creamer Club boosters tour the northern county, visiting Bellview and Grady. They attend a community fair with music and summarize profitable sessions. In Clovis the Board of Education plans a new ward building to house Tower grades, freeing space for the high school.
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CW. Harrison
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Havey Co
Johns Rand
Creamer Club
Clavies
Bellview
Good Fellowship
Grady
Eduvcaton
Clovis
Carlsbad freight limited by car shortages and guano plans
Edy freight from Carlsbad slowed by scarce cars with only two shipments sent including horses to Shreveport. Guano mining venture expands with contracts for ten thousand tons. public utilities add fire plugs and two pipe lines to protect northern city, while a new clinic aims to locate there.
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Carlsbad
George Stone
Shreveport
Louisia
The
Public Utilities Company
Greene
Byronines Buy Tyrone Meat Market in Stowe and Thwaits
Grant J and Brene and WA Byrne acquire the Tyrone retail meat business from Stowe and Thwaits and plan to operate the meat market in the future. The Byrnes recently sold their Tyrone garage. John M Sally of Santa Rita is noted. Several individuals named as delegates to the American Marine Congress to be held in November in St Louis, Missouri.
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J. & Brene
WA Byrne
Stowe & Thwaits
Tyrone
Byrnes
John M. Sally
Santa Rita
Inderrieden
Valedon
F Sheridan
Silver City
O. A Larrazolo
The
American Marine Congress
St. Louis
Impressive Funeral for Soldier Killed in Liberia
The third military funeral and interment in Santa Fe National Cemetery for an American Army late-war soldier took place Thursday afternoon. Anastacio Montoya, of Santa Fe, wounded July 2 in Siberia engagements, died three days later. The procession, led by Commander Edward Latoya, featured American Legion members, a funeral march, and firing squad honors. The service ended with Rev. Monsignor Fourchegn and speakers, honoring the fallen and honoring the mother's wish to lay her son to rest in the National Cemetery.
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National Cemetery
Santa Fe
Etols
Anastacio Montoya
Siberia
New Bee
Sean Wail
Hillside Avenue
Anl
Edward Latoya
American Legion
Santa Fo
Unite
Monsignor Fourchegn
Legon
Mulliner Fourchest
Partine Yarate
Nasional
French heads Santa Rosa oil company announces leadership
The Mexico company organized under State Engineer James A. French as president with H. I. Hagerman and K. N. Hanagan as vice presidents. W. F. Hanagan Jr. is secretary, Arthur Seligman treasurer, with Francis Cowilson as statutory agent. The firm controls 22 000 acres in Guadalupe county and plans drilling after field work. French and Hanagan return from field duties as US Geological Survey praised the area. Larger firms also hold acreage nearby.
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Mexico
CHE
James A. French
H. I. Hagerman
Roswell
K. N. Hane
Dallas
Texas
W. F. Hanagan, Jr
Arthur Seligman
Francis Co Wilson
Guadalupe County
French
Hanagan
U .S. Geological Survey
New Mexico
New argues League of Nations costs and risks in Senate
In a Senate address Senator Harry S. New of Indiana challenged President Wilson’s claims about the League of Nations. He argued it would not prevent war, noting losses would fall on wealth and population, and that America would bear the burden and sacrifice of youth rather than pay fire insurance like premiums.
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Washington
Senate
Harrys. New
Indiana
Wilson
League of Natives
League of Nations
Balkans
America
Tintey Alto
Idlien
Santa Fe Seeks Winter Tourist Rates
The state corporation commission has taken up winter tourist rates into Santa Fe with the U S Railroad Administration The rates apply to Taos Veams Albuquerque and Carlsbad The commission has written Max Thelen director of public service at S Busts chartoming the Western Passenger Traffic Committee and J M Connell Santa Fe Railway agent Mt Topeka said he would look into the matter once traffic officials respond
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Santa Fe
U.S. Railroad Administration
Conmission
Tas Veams
Albuquerque
Carlsbad
Max Thelen
Paiblic Cr Fvice
JM. Connell
Santa Fe Railwoy
Topeka
Mt. Connell
RF. Vertson
Gargetano Ahh
Gentagessen
Mi Son
Iowa Park oil field boom spurs new heavy sand production
The Munger-Alien Gib Co reports a heavy producing sand at the Iowa Park field south of Fork Burnett, expanding beyond the shallow wells at 800 feet. The stock market buzzes as Museer Kaneby stock trades and new stockholders join the Munger Ranch venture, including CE Mitchell’s promoted tract near Santa Fe and Shuquergne holders.
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Munger-Alien Gib Co
Iowa Park
Fork Burnett
Museer Kaneby
Munger
CE Mitchell
Teenite
Ig Loratet
Srk
New Mexico Hosts Royal Visit in Albuquerque
The king and queen visited Albuquerque last Sunday with Governor Larrazolo and state officials. They toured Islets for Indian dances and cowboy riding as 10,008 spectators enjoyed ideal weather. A unique portfolio for New Mexico was presented to the royal party before they departed eastward.
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Albuquerque
O A. Larrazole
Poeile
New Mexico
Conference ends as union and public split over bargaining
A thirteen day meeting of President Wilsons industrial conference collapsed when the labor group led by Samuel Gompers insisted on endorsing collective bargaining. Employers were split and the public group withdrew, signaling an open shop policy would not be preserved. The break stemmed from a row between employer and employee sides, ending the effort to resolve unsatisfactory industrial conditions.
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Wilson
Tmen
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pecos Valley Seeks Refrigerator Cars
A complaint filed with the state corporation commission by E. L. Bullock, mayor of Artesia, alleges a shortage of refrigerator cars for Pecos Valley apple shipments. The commission wired C. Dana of Santa Fe, who replied that refrigerators were provided as needed, noting similar arrangements for California shippers and urging Pecos Valley shippers to adapt to car ventilation needs.
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Pecos Valley
State Corporation Commission
E IL Bullock
Artesia
My Kullock
C. Dana
General Freight Agen
Santa Fe
Amarillo
Pecos Valles
California
Rollock
Dateon
Railroad Men Demand Higher Wages Hearings Continue
Firemen's chief Timothy Shea testified before the railroad administration panel that union aims include higher wages, time and a half overtime, the eight hour day, and improved working conditions. He warned that if gains are not secured through conference, other means might be employed to press the demands.
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Timothy Shea
Railroad Administration
Shea
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