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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
8
Jose D Sena recovers after illness. C A Dayson and H L Patton visit. Construction on a new museum progresses. Attn John R McFie Jr returns from U S Court in Gallup. Gov T Cowing and others visit Albuquerque during campaign. Roosevelt visits draw Santa Fe and Albuquerque crowds. Teachers Association prep and charitable drives noted. State leaders and local officials active in campaigns and events.
The piece reports attacks on Gillie Otero of the Democratic ticket and notes tensions within Colfax county Democratic leadership. It cites allegations about First State Bank of Las Cruces and McDonald, with claims of improper loans and political fixes affecting voters.
The Socorro Mountain Guardian reports de Baca’s election and McDonald’s critique urging voters to demand explanations of a state bank insolvency denial, a wardenship spending dispute, and a stockwoman’s lease attempt. It argues voters deserve clarity before endorsing another governor candidate.
A hunting party of eastern men arrived in Silver City on Wednesday en route to Mogolon for about four weeks of big game pursuit. The group includes Dr. Grant Hatch of Rockford Illinois Byron Eastwood of Rockford Richard Phillip of Milwaukee and Herbert Kohler of Kohler.
A Valencia County Republican slate lists candidates for county offices in a community notice. Items mention social events by the Santa Fe Club and Halloween gatherings hosted by local families, along with brief notes on residents’ marriages and a teachers convention meal plan.
Mining news from Mogollon New Mexico reports resumed activity at the Gold Dust group in the southern district. 1800 feet of tunnels cut reveal two ore bodies. Plans call for extending the main tunnel toward the center and installing a one mile tramway with ten tons per hour capacity from Pacific mine to Socorro Milling Co plant. The Oaks Co prepares drainage and transportation works on Mineral Creek to reach principal ore bodies at depths of 1400 to 1800 feet with aim to centralize metallurgical operations at the portal.
A fragment from a Tucumcari meeting scene blends comic exchanges about dog friendship and political talk with remarks on prohibition and keeping out of war. Included are stray lines about Me for governor, ward political chatter, wheat prices, and public notices from local church and community figures.
The Socorro County Republican convention yielded strong support for Bursum with the highest county vote yet and widespread backing for the ticket including state senator J. A. McDonald. representatives J. R. Gaunt and Fugio Gurule. county commissioners A. H. Hilton A. Baca Francisco Padila. probate judge Elias F. Baca. county clerk Francisco Chavez. sheriff Tose S. Tinea. assessor Richard Vimer. treasurer A. Field. and superintendent of schools Martin Lopez.
A rambling verse style critiques changing positions on protectionism arms preparedness Mexico policy and public sentiment. The piece delves into political maneuvers, party plots, and campaign rivalries in New Mexico and nearby states, naming figures like McDonald de Baca Otero and Cutting while signaling distrust of campaign financing and press alignment.
Doutless A A Jones would imitate Governor McDonald as senator. Secretary Baker claims Washington troops were as bad as Villa forces, mocking their actions. Baker is praised by some as a Hall of Fame type figure alongside Benedict Arnold. The political bureau touts Arthur Seligman as a hard headed businessman who funded the campaign. Seligman eyed for state fish and game warden with hunting credentials and strong backing from postmistresses.
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