11 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
1
Titled list of officers T H Byrne N G Steve Reay V G W J Fergusson Secretary M L Kahis Treasurer notes meetings on the second and fourth Fridays of each month with the date feb 19 10.
A call by the Republican State Central Committee summons delegate convention in Santa Fe on August 23 1916 at 2 PM to nominate multiple state congressional judicial and executive officers. The party enforces an anti double delegation rule and adopts a resolution limiting unit rule enforcement, while county conventions select delegates. Also notes Miera appointed county assessor to replace the deceased A B Baca and to serve until his successor is elected. Miera has bonded and will retain salary arrangement. report from Socorro Citizen.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Rapp C Exy Obaiaman and Jose D Skna as secretary in a state conventions call text. The readable portion points to official roles but lacks clear actions or events.
A verse praising the Sixty-Ninth regiment with Irish- American marching songs. It lists families and surnames such as Cassidys O Tooles Flannigan Brannijan Gallaghers Pooles Ryaps Briars and more. The chorus declares unity among Irish Americans serving in khaki and vows to fight with fists if ammunition fails.
Reliable reports from New Mexico counties indicate H. O. Bursum will be the Republican governor nominee with a large first ballot majority. Romero’s support has collapsed to six counties totaling 87 votes, while Barnum may win part of Santa Fe and Taos counties. Barcum’s camp claims about 140 pledged votes for the first ballot, with around 120 reliably counted.
Delegates at the Easy County convention met Saturday and were instructed to vote for T. B. Catron for United States Senator and H. O. Bureum for governor.
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