Death of noted southwest trial lawyer John Franklin
John Franklin died Monday evening in a Battle Creek sanatorium after treatment for months. A native of Mississippi, he rose to prominence as a leading trial lawyer in the southwest, with a career marked by defense cases and courtroom influence. His body was brought to Columbus for burial in the family plot, as New Mexico politics and railroad finance stirred public interest and a court battle over the Santa Fe to Central New Mexico rail line and property sales.
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John Franklin
Battle Creek
Et Times
Paso
Southwest
Mississippi
Columbus
North Carolina
New Mexico
John Franks
Leon
Sunehin
Lona G Collin
Santa Fe
Judge Holloman
Estancia
F.C. Wilson
Federal Export Corporation
Baseball Stars Help Second Liberty Loan Drive 1917
The piece notes Christy Mathewson and other Giants investing in Liberty bonds, urging citizens to support the Second Liberty Loan of 1917. It highlights Mathewson’s purchase of stock and $50,000 surveration, Burns’ large bond investment, and extensive ads aimed at mobilizing public support amid German threats.
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Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
Hae
Burns
Giants
Jicon
el Paso & Southwestern Systim
Elo “Herald
Ordnance Board Evolves Rifle Amid Factory Delays
Washington reports six months into the war, the War Department still evolves rifle design while five major private plants idle. Enfield rifles preempted, a rechambered American rifle planned, and ammunition output lagging behind military needs.
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Ordnance Board
Washington
Germany
War Department
Shrineficht Ammaron
Tive Reith Enfield Arortican
New York
Wrist Watches Boost Trade in Africa Report
A Louisville Courier-Journal piece notes wrist watches aiding African trade, highlighting how timepieces opened sales channels previously blocked by lack of presentation. The excerpt questions where trade lies now and sketches the evolving commercial landscape.
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Africa
Louisville Courier-Journal
New Mexico Counties Quotas For Second Liberty Bond 1917
The New Mexico War News outlines how counties in the northern part of the state fall under two Federal Reserve districts Kansas City and Dallas and shows quotas for the Second Liberty Loan of 1917 based on county wealth and bank resources. It notes unanswered inquiries from the Council of Defense to Dallas Bank hindering authentic quota figures for 19 counties in that district.
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New Mexico
Council of Defense
W. E. Lindsey
United States
A. A. Jones
Santa Fe
Lindsey
Jones
Court House
Vyly Fe County
Jud Hylan
William Ranedelps Mearat
Federal Reserve
Kansas City Federal Reserve
Bank
D Las Bank
Council of Defen
Estancia valley farmers push production amid road plan debate
Local business leaders urge retaining the road as Estancia valley farmers boost food output and new residents build in the area. The Willard Record notes postmaster general statements condemn criticism of the administration but warn against undermining war effort or government loans, while Santa Fe capital city tensions rise with legal circles in Colfax and nearby counties.
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Estancia
Willard
Burleson
United States
Wall Street
Germany
Las Cruces Republic
Hand of Lincoln promotes Second Liberty Loan drive
An advertising feature from the National Bank of Commerce New York extols Lincoln's legacy to bolster the Second Liberty Loan. It highlights banking support across New Mexico and Arizona with large subscriptions and public appeals by C H Van Stone and various banks. The piece condemns traitors and lauds wartime bond sales with many institutions pledging funds and newspapers aiding publicity.
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National Bank of Commerce
New York
New Mexico
C. H. van Stone
State Bank
National Forest Funds Rise For Roads And Schools
Albuquerque reports that the 25 percent share of National Forest receipts for New Mexico counties totals 58000, up 23000 from last year, with Arizona at 81000 and a 430 increase. Forest Service figures show a statewide rise in school and road allocations due to timber markets grazing fee changes and active land use.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Forest Service
Arizona
Fragmentary 19th century clipping mentions rates and postage fears
The garbled notice discusses upcoming postage increases after November and urges letter writing. It references Jack Rahe and Kane war department hints, reports on travel through Martena, and mentions National Unity and peace themes. Scattered names and dates reflect a damaged historical page with varied topics.
Sacramento farmers to market over 100 carloads of potatoes
Sacramento Mountain District farmers answered a national appeal for more food and will ship over 100 carloads of potatoes, far surpassing the previous record of 25 cars. Yield is reported at about 8000 pounds per acre, with some potatoes handled locally in El Paso and others shipped toward Roswell and Houston. A government agent may aid handling amid high freight costs.
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Sacramento
W. G. Roe
Iis
Kou
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
ieSace Amienta
RS. Trumbull
el Paso
Southwestern
Mr. Roe
Rosty
Houston
Roe
Herald
Follette Letter Reveals War Time Food Conserving Tone
The missive discusses Mr Hoover cards, child readers, and a call to save food during the war. It notes public support for public figures and skepticism about the pace of action, reflecting tensions in home front policy and American sentiment in Chicago.
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Simms
Tam Lad
Hoover
I Mogorda News
La Follette vows merciless probe of congress and country
The piece notes Senator La Follette's plan for a thorough investigation to expose and punish patriotic foolishness. It references public backlash, including a New Mexican cartoon analogy, and mentions pro German sentiment in a Columbia State remark. The tone is critical and reflects partisan editorial humor.
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Mr. la Follette
Congress
Santa Fe New Mexican
Wartime Snippets From Distant Fronts and Home Front
A collage of wartime notes and quotes from papers like El Vaso Herald and Socorro Chieftain. Snippets touch on safety in food, Hoover whereabouts, a Mexican general in the US Army, and congressionally passed bills. Observations on German oil investments and morale, plus Sweden Germany diplomacy, reflect cross-country wartime sentiment and humor.
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J Bread Springer
Mr. Hoover
el Vaso Herald
Germany
Fl Peso Herald
Indianapolis News
Otero County Teacher Aids Uncle Sam in War Effort
County Superintendent Lacy Simms received a letter from a small county teacher at the lower end of the county. The note expresses her entire dedication and hope as she contributes to the national effort in World War I.
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Otero County
Uncle Sam
Lacy Simms
Goodnough
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