Border Tensions Rise as National Guard Mobilizes
Sierra County Advocate reports Washington reacting to the Big Bend incident. Mexican raids prompt orders for New Mexico Arizona and Texas guards and regular troops, expanding forces toward about 60 000 though estimates say 150 000 are needed. New Mexico may furnish 1000 men Arizona 695 and Texas 2236 for border service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grepo Boringa
Boquilla
Washington
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Mexican raid sparks plea over Columbus border case
A fragmentary editorial argues against presidential clemency for Villa bandits involved in the Columbus massacre. It insists New Mexico should settle the issue without U.S. interference and supports allowing the court to proceed with trial and judgment. The piece urges recognition of American rights amid Mexican border tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggin S.A
Ceyerdl
Villa
Columbus
New Mexico
Republic of
Mexico
Big Bend
Kingston Mining Activity Sparks Prospect of Development
Kingston cattlemen round up as Mrs Brown and kin travel to Deming. Sheriff Kendall leads a party of mining men visiting Kingston while N S Finch and group inspect local mines. Rumor points to upcoming development on South Peroha creek as miners scout the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Kendall
Kingston
N.S. Finch
Hillsboro Notes On School Return And Local Moves
Miss Mary Lou Swope completes a successful Hillsboro school term and the board of education hopes she returns next year. Neil Sullivan relocates his business from Wedgwood corner to the old Mercantile building. A. M. Gillespie returns from El Paso. Turtle dove season opens August 18. Rooms to let at the Parsonage, inquire of J. Bender opposite the Parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Swope
Hillsboro
Board of Education
Ghaniwons
Deming Graphic
Neil Sullivan
Wedgwood Corner
A.M. Gillespie
el Paso
Bender
Rural Schools Suggestions for Attracting Boys to Class
The article argues poor attendance, weak enforcement, and lack of authority undermine rural schools. It suggests permanent rules, carpentry instruction, and handiwork play equipment to engage students, especially larger boys, including carpentry duties for students and play structures like teeters and a swinging pole to make school more attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iin
Dora
Election Proclamation Calls County Vote on Prohibition
A petition filed with the Sierra County New Mexico Board of County Commissioners seeks an election to vote on prohibition. The motion targets precinct eight within Sierra County’s boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Sierra County
New Mexico
Board of County Commissions
State of New Mexico
Election Prohibition Vote Set for Cuttera Village
Sierra County officials order a special election in Cuttera Village Mexico on May 16 1916 to decide prohibition. Judges John Richardson R J Latham Bruce Miller appointed with clerks A B Lowell J B. T to oversee voting at George W Curry’s office. Only qualified electors may vote as per board directives.
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Sierra
New Mexico
Cutterra
Mexico
Sierra County
George W. Curry
Cutter
John Richardson
R. J. J. Latham
Bruce Miller
Ssr A.B. Lowell
J.B. T
Y.ter
Board OF Commission
ERMA
Nell Fultivan
Foreclosure Notice in Sierra County New Mexico
Special Master announces sale of an undivided one half interest in the Southery Gross Mine and Overtok Mine located in Sierra County New Mexico to satisfy a judgment with 8 percent interest from March 1916. Sale to be at Hillsboro court house on July 22 1916 at 10 a.m. Cash to highest bidder. Lila Wolfc Special Master Hillsboro NM attorney for plaintiff. First pub April 21 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S. Fine
N.S Pinch
State of
New Mexico
County of
Sierra
M. Robins
Alamil
Dr. S. Pinch
Mes. N
Robina
Dallas
Pal
Boereinaler
Hillsboro
Sierra Genty
Jerra
Jerra, and State of New Mexico
Gross
Sierra County
H. A. Wolford
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Advocate
O. Thompson
the Kaiser
V. Carrevan
Sparm Grannie Washington
J. Brown
John Kinney
Johnny Brown
Deming
Peroha Creek
Thority
Reata
B.S. KY
Errs
Will M. Robins
Pisintis
U S. Patent Office
F. W. Mister
Lamb Valley
Thedford
Thedfords
Tome
Enoijrate Ufe
Thalord
Moe Eviee A Co
Mdanut Iturera
D. Swift
Seventh St
Washington, D.C
Corn Tossel
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