Republicans to Hold State Convention on October First
The Republican state convention will be held here on the first October, with Chairman George R. qi directing under a special convention date committee. The call was issued by chief clerk Jose D. Sena, as approved by the state central committee. The Democratic convention is scheduled for Thursday, September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Qi
State Central Committee
Jose D. Sena
Lorenzo Delgado
San Miguel
Securino Romero
Francisco Delgado Also
Santa Fe
Adolph P. Hill
Juan J. Duran
Union County
T. B. Catron
Senate
Bisrey L. Patton
Howard L. Bickley
Raton
Authtor
Jonathan H. Wagner
Edwin F. Coard
D. J. Finnegan
Aye F. Pankey
San Juan
Pankey
Curry
Ticket Making Progrsses in the State Capitol A List of Possibilities
A lengthy roll of potential candidates for New Mexico offices is outlined. Democrats debate Sen Walton and figures like Elmer E Veeder Felix Garcia HL Hall and M A Otero remain contenders while Gubernatorial and congressional bids hinge on convention outcomes. Republicans highlight Albert B Fall and others with shifts in support across lands offices and secretary roles.
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State Capitol
Senate
Walton
United States
Richard Hovanna
Granville A. Richardson
Roswell
C. L. Tallmadge
Socorro
M. A. Otero
Felix Garcia
HL. Hall
Robert F. Putney
B. K. D. Sellers
Albuquer
Yankey
J. A Aguilar
Tom Burns Offy Arriba
O. A. Larrose
Congres Canteaders
Lindsey
Congress
Tarrazole
Supreme
Supreme Court
Hannans
Howard L. Bickley
Raton
Jide McClure
Harry J. Patton
Herbert F. Raynolds
Recice
Albuquerque
Frank W. Clancy
D. J. Leahy
War Savings Stamps Drive Surges In Paris Theater
At the Paris Theatre a war savings stamps drive gathered 168 subscriptions in 150 minutes. Col D C Collier urged the effort with Frank Andrews as auctioneer for Santa Fe merchants. Chief Justice R H Hanna and Col Jose D Sena aided the fundraising committee as the Vil larty Chorus under Mrs Ralph M Henderson sang.
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Paris
D. C Collier
Frank Andrews
Santa Fe
R. H. Hanna
Jose D. Sena
Vilerty Chorus
Ralph M Henderson
New Mexico Guard Commissions Awarded
Commissions to the rank of captain will be sent from the office of Adjutant General James Baca to Jesser Nash Mo R Johnstone J T Laughlin and Fred Clayton of Albuquerque. They report to Major C M Barber of the First Battalion of the New Mexico Home Guards. Officers for the new companies at Tierra Amarilla and Taos: Taos William H Bates captain E S Barker first lieutenant and Demosthenes Martinez second lieutenant. Tierra Amarilla Antonio A Rivera captain Carlos Manzanares Firat Heornaat and J R Martinez Jr second lieutenant.
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James Baca
Jesser Nash
Mo R. Johnstone
J. T. Laughlin
Fred Clayton
Albuquerqne
C. M. Barber
New Mexico Home Guards
Tierra Amarilla
Taos
William H. Bates
E. S.barker
Demosthenes Martinez
Battle plane to visit New Mexico during Liberty Loan drive
Organizers of the Fourth Liberty Loan in New Mexico are advised that a government battle plane from Ellington Field near Houston Texas will fly over several New Mexico cities to stir patriotism during the drive. A flight date and schedule may be announced within a week.
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Liberty
New Mexico
Elington Field
Houston
Texas
Denver
Stockmen Receive Cattle Loans in New Mexico
Sam Lawder, manager of the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas, said during a Santa Fe address to the New Mexico Bankers Association that stockmen in the New Mexico portion of the Dallas district received 3.5 million dollars in cattle loans for the month ending August 15.
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New Mexico
Dalla
Signs for State Roads New Design All Metal Signs
New York reports Chairman W H Mays of the Republican National Committee defends the party against “stairs” politics while confirming a campaign free from factionalism. A letter to Joseph P Tumulty discusses remarks attributed to Hays at a Chicago Labor Day meeting.
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New York
Wat H. Mays
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Joseph P
Tumulty
Wilson
Telestart
Sptember IV
Chaim Hayes
Indianapolis
Hays
Chicaro
Travitty
Tuesway Road
Hage
White House
Highway Committee
Fion
Dent
Davidson
Washington
All Metal Workers
Tumolty
Boys and Girls Clubs See Large Membership Increase
The Boys and Girls Clubs of New Mexico report membership reaching 5500 this year, up from 80 last year. Preparations are underway for the encampment of representatives during the teachers convention week, with a large attendance of teachers anticipated.
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New Mexico
32 Miles Of Good Roads Planned In State Program
A state engineer report shows 683 men employed on road work. Bids opened Aug 31 for 218 miles from Tucumcari to Montoya in Quay county federal aid. Sep 16 bids due for 155 miles of state road No 21 in Mora county Ocate northward. Program plans 312 miles gravelled crowned roads and 50 percent cost paid by state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. French
Tucumcari
Montoya
Quay County
Mora County
Ocate
State Highway Commission
Reverend J M Whitlock Called by Great Reaper
Obituary announces the death of Rev J M Whitlock born in tas Verss and long a Presbyterian pastor. Funeral services conducted at the Presbyterian church by Rev J W Hamblin for Rev Toh Mo Wink tick. Survived by wife Anna F Whitlock, five children, and several relatives. Community mourns loss of a trusted minister who served different churches and schools in Las Vegas, Tag s, and Lamberton.
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Presbyterian Church
J W. Hamblin
Toh Mo Winktick
Lambe
Tas
Bin
J. M. Whitlock
Anna Ff
Awhitlock
Tuly Marear
Done Whitlock
Puente
W Hotman
Cyberan
B.C. Mernand
Tags
Lamberton
State Labor Board Meets to Recruit War Workers
The state board convened in Albuquerque to minimize industrial disruption while securing labor for wartime plants. Over 300 New Mexico men have been sent to DuPont munitions works, with counties including Bernalillo, Santa Fe, San Miguel, and Colfax contributing workers. Attendees included D A McPherson, J M Sully, TH O'Brien, E R Carr, WG Clarkson, and J H Waye, focusing on strategies to recruit labor for the government.
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New Mexico
DuPons
Ashville
Tenn Santa Fe
San Miguel
Colass
Bernatdy
Government Mexico Board
Albuquerd
D A McPherson
United States Employment Service
J. M. Sully
Santa Rita
Chino Copper Co
TH. O'Brien
Dawson
Side Canyon
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
E.R. Carr
State Federation of Labor
WG. Clarkson
Gallup
United Mine , Workers of America
J. H. Waye
State Council
The
Council of Defense reports on year's war expenditures
The Council of Defense filed a report detailing wartime spending from May 1, 1917, to May 3, 1918, for Governor Lindsey A. E. James. It shows $1527.76 in appropriations drawn and various expenses, including administration, loans to farmers, and agricultural supplies. The document notes activity focused on farmers and relief drives, with cash and balances listed and final totals reaching $25,000,000.
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Council OF Defense
Lindsey A. E. James
Niet
Comini
New Mexico
Special Training for Eighth Grade Graduates
Arrangements allow registrants to enter and continue courses at designated War Department training schools in New Mexico. A and M College Las Cruces, State University Albuquerque, and New Mexico Military Institute Roswell are designated. Qualified oral service candidates grade eight or higher will be inducted and receive schooling and military training until active service. Interested registrants should contact the president or superintendent of a designated institution.
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War Department
Army Training Corps
A. & M. College
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
New Mexico Donates Generously to War Effort
Reed Holloman, state chief of New Mexico War Activities, visited Central Liberty and Kahane City, stressing the territory’s support for the Tenth Federal Reserve District war effort. He urged counties to meet their quotas as the drive proceeds.
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Reed Holloman
New Mexico
Central Liberty
Laan
Kahane City
Federal Reserve
Wellere
Bond Gutlerin
Groves Becomes Candidate for Reelection
M S Groves seeks another term as commissioner for TRE state corporation commission after seven years in office. His candidacy follows the will of the Republican convention and marks a continuation of his leadership amid a contested political climate.
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M.S. Groves
Tre State
Defense council hearing labor shortage report
A telegraph from the New Mexico council of defense to the national defense council highlights a serious labor shortage. It notes construction stoppages in Salt Lake City and confirms the Utah council’s decision to halt unnecessary building activity.
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New Mexico Council of Defense
Council of National Defense
Ueak
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Counties Report Tax Valuations Across State
All counties except Guadalupe and Santa Fe have reported assessed valuations to the tax commission. Santa Fe figures are being prepared and are expected to total about a million dollars, yielding an increase of roughly $700,000 over last year.
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Guadalupe
Santa Fe
Ty Commis
State University Buys National Guard Lumber
The state council of defense contemplates selling lumber to the University of New Mexico from National Guard camps near Albuquerque. Original cost was 15,000 dollars. remaining funds sought 3,500 dollars. Emergency appropriations requested from the state war fund to support shop sentiment and 250 students entering Army engineering training this year.
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State Council of Defense
University of New Mexico
National Guard
Albuquerave
Committee
Albuquerque Cit Hieo
Smivery
Ens
Ito
Uom
State War Fund
Not Guilty Verdict In Mrs Maud R Case Trial
Jury finds Mrs Maud R Case not guilty after review of evidence in a 1918 shooting at Manhattan Ave Santa Fe. Defense argued insanity while witnesses described Case as unbalanced and threatening. Mrs Case testified she was tormented by her husband who allegedly forced a pistol into her hand before the fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud R. Case
de Massie
Sendant
Ray Harlan Case
Manhattan Ave
Santa Fe
HL Crist
Kelly Bond Case Set for Hearing in Santa Fe
Thirteen charges against W.G Kelly a Kayane City bond broker allege fraud in accepting payments. District court in Santa Fe heard the case with Judge Loeake presiding. Attorneys Catron Catron and Renehon filed a demurrer claiming the indictment fails to state an offense. Bond stood at $6.00.
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Kelly
Santa FE
W.G Kelly
Kayane City
Santa
Attorney General Opinion on Mine Tax Unconstitutional
Attorney General Marty L Patton issued an opinion noting the current mine tax law is unconstitutional. He argues mining property is treated separately from other property forms, effectively freezing income while assessments differ.
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Marty L Patton
JE Saint
2A Commission
Rainfall on the Rise Yet Falls Short Across State
Since January 1 1916 rainfall has risen but remains below normal with 9.22 inches total statewide and 1.59 inches in the eastern region. The eastern part endures the driest conditions while overall rainfall improves slowly across New Messan state.
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Jober
New Messen
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George Davisson
Ee Valley
JR. Aguilar
WD. Murray
Silver City
HL Hall
Eé Sargent
NEW Mexico Guard
Drive
F. Pankey
Publican
Wiahington
Joseph P. Tumulty
Washington, D. C
Association of
Howse
Wisconsin
Democratic Machine
Camp Grant
Paul O. Hasting
Joseph F. Davies
Davies
Berlin
House
Neont
Ritary
Military Affairs Committee
Ler
Ways and Means Committee
Republican Congress
Democratic Party
Teeams
Democratic
George Harvey
Community Labor Board
T. “Ds
Molinari
Pai
Pecos Valley
Ara
STATD
Groves
Defense Council
State University
National Guard Lumber
Brooklyn Eagle
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