Candidates Named For Delegates To Constitutional Convention
The Portales Herald notes multiple Democrats authorized to announce their candidacy for delegate to the Constitutional Convention ahead of the August 9 primary. Emmett Patton J S Kirby John J Hinkle W G Orton M A Finley listed. The piece also critiques recall initiative referendum and public trusts amid regional irrigation and water show plans in Portales.
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J. S. Kirby
Emmett Patton
John J. Hinkle
W. G. Orton
M. A. Finley
Pecos Valley Seeks New Railroad for Growth and Profit
The Pecos Valley argues for another railroad, claiming it will be profitable and spur regional development, serving as a key factor in up-building the country.
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Pecos Valley
Democrats Endorse Eddy County Primary For Straight Ticket
The Eddy county Democrats announce primaries to nominate a straight Democratic ticket. They condemn the GOP nonpartisan scheme as a plan to harvest Democratic votes for Republican delegates and deny other goals.
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Eddy County
Portales Plans Water Show To Highlight Local Development
Portales has developed pumping plants that are bringing thousands of acres of land under cultivation. Residents near Portales are so pleased that they plan a grand Water Show to showcase their irrigation progress and attract attention to their efforts.
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Portales
A Couple of Hot Shots from the Citizen Protest
A Tribune column mocks machine Republicans and stand patters opposing initiative and referendum. It argues the public should govern itself and attacks trusts and monopolies, noting Democrats' past election wins and ongoing graft concerns.
Population Decline in Santa Fe Prompts Employment Concerns
The 1910 Santa Fe school census shows 500 fewer children of school age than last year, signaling rapid population loss. Families move away as fathers and sons seek steady work in coal camps and industrial centers, with Santa Fe able to support about 2,500 people unless nearby lands are reclaimed and new industries arise. Albuquerque public school attendance also sheds light on regional trends.
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Tne
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
New Mexican
Water Exhibit Celebrates Portales Irrigation Plant
Portales hosts an August water and irrigation celebration for the Portales Irrigation Co plant now nearing completion after six months of work. The event runs August 18 to 20 with speeches by Governor Mills and others, a plant in operation showing 1200 to 1450 gallons per minute from 40 wells, western sport events, a basket dinner on Friday, and an auction sale of 1010 irrigable acres to finish funding.
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Portales Irrigation Co
Western Construction Co
Wichita
Kansas
P. E. Fuller
Phhocenix
Ariz
Westinghouse Engine & Electrical Mfg. Co
Governor Mills
Win. H. Pope
G. A. Richardson
F. G. Tracy
Territorial
Vernon L. Sullivan
Portales
Portales Valley
Notice of irrigation water application in New Mexico 1910
The Department of Territorial Engineer in Santa Fe announces that J. M. Miller of Roswell has applied to appropriate 17.5 cubic feet per second of public waters from Swamp and seepage at Secs 16 and 15 Tp 11 S R 25 E for irrigation of 1240 acres and power uses. Objections must be filed by October 27, 1910 with affidavits and the application number.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
J. M. Miller
Roswell
Chaves
Territory of
Territorial Engineer of
Territory
Territorial Engineer
Homeless Man Frozen to Death at Haricopa Station
A homeless man died from exposure at Haricopa station on the Arizona desert after seeking shade under a tarpaulin where ice was unloaded on the depot platform. Found dead next morning, the body was frozen stiff as temperatures soared in the heat.
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Haricopa Station
Arizona Desert
Rifle Team Trials Set For Las Vegas Range
Riflemen from all companies of the First Regiment New Mexico National Guard travel to Las Vegas next Tuesday for a company shoot to select the New Mexico team for Camp Perry Ohio. Adjutant General Brookes to supervise. Governor Mills expected. About thirty guardsmen to compete on the range north of town. Top scorers join a Camp Perry squad of ten riflemen two alternates a coach a spotter and a captain and the winning company earns citizen trophies for the territory.
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New Mexico National Guard
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Camp Perry
Ohio
A. S. Brookes
Santa Fe
Mills
National Guard
M A Finley Seeks Const Convention Seat for Chaves County
M A Finley asks voters in Chaves County to elect him as a delegate to a Constitutional Convention. He endorses Roswell Democratic measures and pledges support for the initiative and referendum and fair elections and supervision of public corporations.
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M. A. Finley
Chaves County
Roswell
Particuar
Call for Democratic Primary in Chaves County New Mexico
The Chaves County Democratic Central Committee calls a primary election for August 9, 1910 to nominate four delegates to the Constitutional Convention and additional precinct delegates. Filing deadline August 1, 1910 with fees and detailed precinct delegate allocations listed. Polls open 9 am to 6 pm at designated precinct locations under county authorities.
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Elkins
Chaves County
Election Called for Chaves County September 6 1910
An election of the qualified voters of Chaves County New Mexico is called for September 6 1910. Four Delegates for Chaves County to the State Constitutional Convention will be chosen. Polling places are Precinct 1 North Roswell Temporary Jail Precinct 2 South Roswell Eagles Hall Precinct 3 South Spring East Grand Plains School House Precinct 4 Dexter Justice of the Peace precinct details listed.
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Chaves County
Roswel
I. A. L. Whiteman
Said County
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Roswell
A. O. Larrizello
Dele
Chaves
North Roswell
South Roswell
Eagles Hall
South Spring
East Grand Plains School House
Dexter
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