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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
2
Local page outlines state visitors and cultural events at Albuquerque. Notes the university invitation for visitors, trolley service, and new campus facilities. Details road, rail, and wheat crop expectations. mentions spillway work under reclamation projects and community events surrounding the Y M C A dedication and First Arkansas band appearance.
Readable fragments describe a local gathering or incident with mentions of people and places. Names such as Pen Pie Thin and Matt appear amidst garbled text. The passage lacks coherent structure and clear outcomes.
Colfax reports the Veraca ranch stock cars ready for November first with cattle heading to Cimarron. Hunters claim pursuit by mounted men after a confrontation with Merevitt of Miami who faced three unarmed assailants and did not stop to question their intentions.
At a September meeting in Las Cruces officials and farmers discussed 7500 acres of sugar beets already contracted for Holly Sugar. The city mayor may declare a half holiday for the fair’s opening October 10 as crews prepare, with additional fruit and produce participation planned for El Paso show and storage.
A Grant county man faces trial this term on a charge of shooting and killing a year old boy, the first murder case for the term. Emeterio Rodrigues awaits call on a separate shooting case involving a seven year old boy in Santa Rita. Other cases include a US soldier charged with shooting a Whit soldier near Hachina. The report also mentions new diesel engine purchases for Lyons Atlas Mining Company and related loading operations, with names such as Stephenson and Wardware dealers noted.
L. J. Chartes, long linked with Eastern New Mexico, leads the rapid progress on the Pecos project spillways at Elephant. The contractor’s team shows steady advances as crews install and align structures. Local officials monitor milestones and safety as work proceeds.
A garbled report notes a court hearing about alleged felony work claims involving multiple individuals in Guadalupe and Sumner County. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece mentions authorities and a morning session, with references to the Heal Gale Thesly area and a county commissioner.
Deming Headlight reports the El Paso & Southwestern Railroad plans to start a four car mixed passenger service October 1 connecting with the main line along the Mexican border near Tyrone and Bull Mountain Copper Co. properties as part of the Phelps-Dodge syndicate.
Readable fragments indicate the new city well project in Gallup, with initial work underway. The text references water capacity and early construction steps but is garbled, leaving uncertainties about exact dates or officials.
Archbishop visits Roy site for major ceremony at Cathe Teopte of Roy and Fayed. Local clergy and hundreds attend as special services draw visitors from Moy and surrounding areas. Town welcomes distinguished guests and honors leaders of the church in a traditional ceremony.
The Otero referendum approved 88 to 7 funding school improvements with 10 000 dollars. Voters supported finishing the building on a new site and the shift in location. Separately a body was found in the Tularosa dunes near here with the jury reporting death by unknown causes.
San Juan area reports a new Boy Scouts troop forming in Fruitland under Rev. Wells, Troop 1 scoutmaster. Several local scouts traveled to Fruitland to organize the unit, described as an excellent move for the boys and a decision they are unlikely to regret.
Quay county citizens organize a roundup in Pocumeari featuring bronco busting steer roping and horse races with wild mule and novelty events. The event offers $2500 in cash prizes and is promoted by the New York built venue at Camp Deming in Eastern New Mexico, highlighted by the Logan Leader.
Fire devastates Enrique Sanoval residence two miles east of town on Sunday afternoon. No occupants were present. cause suspected to be mice or termites. Roosevelt commissioners travel to Santa Fe Tuesday to address taxation and vacation deeds. Roosevelt creamery plans first Friday shipment of superior butter, sourced from eastern states, with price similar to prior. advisory note from ADigueraie creamery president urges dairy owners to assess cream quality and transit times.
A forest service officer warns Sierra’s Black Range is heavily hunted with deer nearly vanished and antelope long gone. Locals note protected sections in neighboring counties attract hunters, while game birds suffer out of season. The piece frames Sierra as a historic game hog’s paradise and urges advocacy.
Ground was broken at Socorro Magdalena High School on Tuesday marking development of the new athletic field. Local officials and students attended, indicating a community investment in school facilities and sports programs.
In Valencia County, preparations for the plant are underway with the grantees at least making ready progress. The Belen News notes ongoing steps and readiness efforts toward the project.
The 22 000 county high school project advances with a 120 day contract. The red pressed brick, mission style structure will be three stories plus basement, featuring large well ventilated rooms, modern steam plant, gymnasium, stage, and science lab spaces. It sits on a rock bluff with a view of Magdalena rock formation.
Readers note Taos held its annual San erininig Dan Reid celebration with rites and processions. Gates opened to visitors from Denver and other states. Third and Fourth Divisions observed events as seats filled quickly for Taos line. Passenger fare listed as $3.90 toward Rin Grande Giz2-e.
Torrance County Fair directors prepare for the annual fair in Willard on the Sunday of October 1916. Expected to be record breaking, the event promotes county resources, public entertainment, and mutual cooperation. New residents arrive from Seminole Texas, with others seeking locations in Mountain Valley.
The Bank of Des Moines reorganizes under new leadership with J Hammond as president, Pryor retained as cashier, and Mammonds and others as directors. Capital stock to rise to 100 many thousands, a new company to lend to farmers, and services expanding to meet North Union County needs.
Valencia county commissioners grant a twenty five year franchise to Gustav and Otto Schwedler to establish the electric utility, enabling construction and operation of electric services in the town.
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