06 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
The Belen News
Location
Belen, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
1
Consul Andres Garcia reports a Saturday rumor from Chihuahua City that Villa has been captured at Minaca. Col. Dodd's 55 mile 17 hour forced march and five hour battle against Villa bandits earns praise, with airplanes guiding the army as Villistas flee in small, exhausted groups.
The piece argues for a swift safety first approach, urging the Senate to approve a 1921 move to cut the cable linking the Philippines with the fleet, arguing independence should follow soon despite American investor interests and unrest in the islands. It criticizes delays and warns that keeping the Philippines longer could fuel revolts and bloodshed among Americans and Filipinos.
A prohibition amendment to the federal constitution aligns with the Supreme Court’s repeated ruling that there is no inherent right to sell intoxicating liquor and that no legislature can bargain away public morals. States benefit, with national law aiding those that have not yet voted out liquor traffic, while prohibition states gain better enforcement against outside brewers and dealers. State and federal officers would cooperate under a unified national policy to advance prohibition.
At a Regents meeting in Albuquerque plans will be canvassed for the new building to replace Hadley Hall. Walter Burley Griffin, famed for Sidney remodeling, will supervise architecture and landscape work for the enlarged campus of about 300 acres.
The article argues the Republican Party is stronger and will win the upcoming elections in New Mexico. It notes heavy Republican activity nationwide and in New Mexico, with presidential electors at stake, while Democrats are inactive and leaderless. It cites W C McDonald with a 1468 plurality in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties.
By order of the Republican County Central Committee a Valencia County delegate convention is called to meet at Los Lunas on April 20 1915 at 10 30 A M to select delegates for the state convention in Albuquerque April 25 1916 and three weeks later for the National convention in Chicago June 7 1916. Precincts listed for representation. proxies not recognized except for precinct residents. Done at Los Lunas April 1915 Attest Demetrio
A public notice cautions residents about the danger of flies to community health. It urges action now to prevent contamination and protect family and neighbors from disease transmission.
A Times editorial cites dangers of disease carried by flies and the spread from consumptives to others. It discusses typhoid, dysentery, tuberculosis, and general public health, urging readers to help fight flies and improve sanitation to prevent transmission.
Washington April 4. Since recruiting began to reach 20 000 maximum strength 2225 had been accepted from 8689 applicants. Major rail hubs San Francisco Chicago and New York contributed 451 383 and 356 applications respectively. Accepted numbers were Chicago 73 San Francisco 66 and New York 64. A eight hour day dispute looms as railroads face possible federal investigation and control if wages and work rules cannot be settled.
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